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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' 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"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Town Officials and Committees
ElectedOfficials.............................................................................................................. 4
Boards and Commissions................................................................................................... 5
DepartmentHeads................................................................................................... 6
Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council
TownCouncil................................................................................................................. 7
TownManager............................................................................................................... 8
Report of Town Finances
Boardof Assessors........................................................................................................... 13
Treasurer/Collector/Parking Clerk................................................................................ 14
TownAuditor......................................................................................................... 16
Reports of the Offices of Town Administration
PersonnelDepartment.............................................................................................. 30
TownClerk and Election............................................................................................ 31
Information Technology Department.................................................................................. 32
TownAttorney....................................................................................................... 33
PurchasingDepartment............................................................................................. 34
HealthDepartment.......................................................................................................... 35
Councilon Aging........................................................................................................... 43
Recreation Department............................................................................................. 46
Watertown Free Public Library................................................................................... . 50
Veteran's Services.................................................................................................... 54
John A.Ryan Skating Arena........................................................................................ 55
Departmentof Public Works............................................................................................... 56
Reports of the Departments of Public Safety
Police........................................................................................................................... 59
Fire................................................................................................................... . 68
Emergency Management............................................................................................ 72
Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning.............................. 74
Report of the Department of Public Schools................................................................... 93
VotingResults............................................................................................................. III
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Mark Sideris,30 Union Street#2 617-924-2699
COUNCIL AT LARGE
Michael E Dattoli,61 Carroll Street 617-999-5333
Aaron P.Dushku, 10 Elmwood Avenue 413-320-1104
Susan G.Falkoff, 19 Oliver Street 617-924-5723
Anthony Palomba,40 Oakley Road 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,6 Heather Road 617-780-4426
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Eileen Hsu-Balzer,897 Belmont Street 617-484-8077
Kendra Medville Foley, 14 Center Street 617-515-2961
Candace Marie Miller, 197 Westminster Avenue 617-272-6392*
Lindsay J Mosca,69 Forest Street#1 617-312-9601**
Guido Guidotti, 11 Marshall Street 617-926-7443
John H.Portz,66 Robbins Road 617-924-1899
Elizabeth K.Yusem,57 Eliot Street 617-924-0860
LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Sheppard Ferguson,41 Rangeley Road 617-901-4074
Penelope Peoples,36 Carroll Street 617-926-1507
Timothy J.Tracy,92 Marshall Street 617-905-5967
Leanne Hammonds,68 Katherine Rd 617-744-1784
Raya Stern,207 Lexington Street 617-926-3609
Carol Tierney,35 Oliver Street 617-924-6547
*Resigned 811512017
**Elected 111712017 pursuant To the Watertown Honte Rule Charter Section 4-1(e)(2)-Filling of Vacancies-Special Election.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Environment and Energy Cable Access Corporation
Janet Jameson Efficiency Committee Board of Directors
Maria Saiz Raeleen Bandini,Purchasing Agent Robert Kaprielian
Sam Scoppettone Edward Lewis,Energy Manager Shirley Lundberg
Sheila Fay Meredith Fields Michael Shepard
Ethan Davis Brian Hebeisen John M.Airasian
Andy Compagna Lauri Murphy George Skuse
Toni Carlson
Board of Assessors Historical Commission Eileen Hsu-Balzer
Francis J.Golden,Chairman,Town Joseph Panto Christopher McKenzie
Assessor Marilynn Roach
Richard V.Moynihan David J.Russo,Jr. Watertown Housing Authority
Anthony P.Paolillo Elisabeth H.Loukas Sachchidanand Sharma
Susan Steele Allen Gallagher
Board of Health Donald S.Berg Thomas Beggan
Dr.John H.Straus Thomas Melone Cynthia Galligan
Barbara D.Beck,Ph.D. Shannon Lawn
Richard Arnold Historic District Commission
Harvey Steiner Watertown Housing Partnership
Commission on Disability Linda Sternberg Torey Dean
Carol Menton Carolyn Famiglietti David Leon
Megan S.O'Halloran John Hecker Judge Paul C.Menton
Councillor Lisa J.Feltner Brian Costello
Carol Wilson-Braun Licensing Board Fred Reynolds
Kim Charlson George Newman Clifford Cook
John B.Hawes,Jr. Donna B.Doucette Helen Oliver
Jean O'Connell Steven Aylward Andrea Adams,Senior Planner,
Mohammad Sayed Community Development and Planning
Alternate Member
Conservation Commission Sandra Hoffman Traffic Commission
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott Kelly Gallagher
Leo G.Martin Planning Board John M.Airasian
Maria P.Rose Fergal Brennock Chief Michael P.Lawn,Chair,Police
Louis Taverna Jeffrey W.Brown Department
Charles Bering John B.Hawes Gerald S.Mee,Jr.,Superintendent of
Patrick Fairbairn Gary Shaw Public Works
Janet Buck Chief Mario A.Orangio,Fire Department
Council on Aging Payson R.Whitney III Steven Magoon,Director of Community
Mary T.Keenan Development and Planning/Assistant
Patricia Gold Stormwater Advisory Committee Town Manager
Bertha A.Anderson Janet Buck
Dorothy-Jean Brown Brian Pizzi Zoning Board of Appeals
Carol Airasian David Stokes Christopher Heep
Burton L.Greenberg David Jay David Ferris
Alice C.Wadden Planning Department Melissa Santucci
Linda R.Moffitt Department of Public Works John Gannon
Christopher Hayward,Tree Warden/ Kelly Donato
Election Commissioners Conservation/Preservation Agent
B.Bonnie Baranowski Board of Appeals
Christopher Dunn Alternate Member
Deborah R.Dugan Neeraj Chander
Eugene Slaven Jason D.Cohen
Ilana Mainelli
Katherine Button
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DEPARTMENT HEADS
Raeleen Bandini, Purchasing Agent
Daniel F. Brothers, Skating Arena Manager
Peter Centola, Recreation Department Director
Leone E. Cole, Library Director
Mark R. Comeiro, Veterans' Services Officer
Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
John E. Flynn, Town Clerk
Anne-Marie Gagnon, Council on Aging
Dede Galdston, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools
Francis J. Golden, Chairman, Board of Assessor
Nancy J. Heffernan, Town Treasurer/Collector
Lori Kabel, Director of Public Buildings
Michael P. Lawn, Police Chief
Steven Magoon, Community Development and Planning Director/
Assistant Town Manager
Joseph J. Mahoney, Information Technology Manager
Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works
Mario A. Orangio, Fire Chief
Robert J. Quinn, Provisional Fire Chief- October 15th
Deborah M. Rosati, Director of Public Health
Gayle M. Shattuck, Personnel Director
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for Finance
REPORT OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
A Report to the Residents of Watertown June 29,2017: Approved the Infrastructure Investment Incentive
Economic Development(ICubed)Project Providing$25,000,000
The nine members of the Town Council of the City known as the Town Public Infrastructure Improvement from athenahealth
of Watertown are elected biennially,in odd numbered years,to serve as July 27,2017: Provided a Presentation from Ai3 Architects
the legislative branch of the Town's government. The elected members Regarding Renovations for the Elementary SchoolsAugust 8,2017:
consist of four(4)District Councilors,four(4)Councilors at Large and a Authorized Easements for the Implementation of the Hosmer
Town Council President who is elected by the at large population.Their School Safe Routes to School Project
principal functions are to set policy for the administration of the Town,
its general government,and programs;to adopt an operating budget September 26,2017:Approved the Community Choice
on recommendations by the Town Manager;and to serve as overseers Aggregation Plan to Lower Electricity Costs for Residents
of the various municipal government agencies. The Town Council in September 26,2017: Authorized$975,000 for Additional Street
calendar year 2017 has been actively engaged in the performance of its and Sidewalk Improvements
responsibilities as elected representatives of Watertown's residents.
• October 24,2017: Approved$149,996 for Schematic Designs of
Council Membership the Elementary Schools Renovations
• December 12,2017: Approved$1,378,599 for Designer Services
District Councilors: for the Elementary School Renovations
District A Councilor Angeline B.Kounelis
District B Councilor Lisa J.Feltner The Town Council,through its subcommittees,continued its work on
District C Councilor Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,Vice President the following matters:the development of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget;
District D Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland improvements to streets,sidewalks and planting strips;continued
discussions on the Capital Improvement Program 2017-2021;and
Councilors at Large: disposition of branch libraries.
Michael E Dattoli
Aaron Dushku In addition,the Town Council was able to negotiate collective bargaining
Susan G.Falkoff agreements with the Firefighters,Department of Public Works personnel,
Anthony Palomba Police Supervisors,and Town Hall Associates.
Town Council President: This year also saw the Town of Watertown come together to mourn two
Mark S.Sideris of its firefighters: Officer Joseph Toscano,who died while responding to
a fire,and Chief Mario Orangio. The community will miss both of these
Town Council Clerk: fine Fire Officers and will remember their service to help the residents of
Marilyn W.Pronovost Watertown.
Highlights of 2017 Acknowledgments
The new Town Council began its initial session on January 10,2017. The Town Council,individually and collectively gratefully acknowledge
Among the accomplishments that the Town Council voted on to provide those who have helped in the fulfillment of its mission to serve the people
the citizens of Watertown the optimal level of services were the following: of the City known as the Town of Watertown. We are especially grateful
to the Town Manager who continues to provide guidance and assistance
• January 10,2017:Authorized Spending for New Carpets at the with the fiscal responsibility,budgetary process,and management of the
Watertown Free Public Library day-to-day operations of the town.
• January 24,2017: Adopted a New Animal Control Ordinance
We also acknowledge with thanks and respect the efforts of each and
• March 16,2017:Authorized$2,800,000 for Streets and Sidewalk every Town employee in every department,along with those members
Improvements who serve on elected and appointed boards,commissions,and
• March 28,2017: Issued a Letter of Non-Opposition for a Medical committees.Their commitment to public service is recognized with pride
Marijuana Dispensary and gratitude.
• April 11,2017: Authorized the Sale of the East Branch Library To each and every one of the merchants and businesses in our great
• April 25,2017:Celebrated Project Literacy's thirtieth Anniversary community,we thank you for your diligence,patience and support.
Building a foundation through your professional and cooperative efforts
• May 9, Authorized the Requirements for the Transportation has resulted in quality services that residents and visitors continue to
Demandd Management Plans
enjoy.
• May 9,2017:Adopted a Complete Streets Policy
Our commitment to the citizens of our Town remains constant.Because
• June Approved the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Water you have entrusted us as your public servants with your continued
and Sewer
Budgets support and input,we would like to especially extend our heart-felt
• June 27,2017: Approved the Contract for Recycling and gratitude to all residents for making Watertown your home.
Automated Trash Collection
• June 27,2017:Approved Bonds to Provide Water and Sewer Mark S.Sideris,Council President
Improvements
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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 increased from 22 to 29 Veterans and families needing aid.
employees,and the distinguished members of the Town Council,
I am pleased to present to you the Town of Watertown's Annual Advanced Life Services-In February 2017,the Watertown Fire
Report for the calendar year beginning January 1,2017 and Department upgraded its quality of life services from Basic Life
ending December 31,2017. 1 believe you will find this annual Services to Advanced Life Services. Fire Chief Mario A.Orangio
report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates the along with Fire Department personnel were commended for their
accomplishments and achievements of the Town for the stated efforts to provide increased services to our community.
period.
Community Compact-In February 2017,Lt.Governor Karyn
I am pleased to report that the Executive and Legislative branches Polito signed a proclamation stating Watertown had joined the
of town government working in tandem,have successfully Community Compact.As a member of the Compact,the Town
managed and maintained a wide array of municipal services will adopt best practices by implementing a Complete Streets
while maintaining fiscal discipline.The successes have been made Program and will receive bonus points on select grant programs.
through a commitment to leverage both outside funding sources
(federal,state and private)and town funds to improve the quality Resolution Approving Excess Expenditures for Snow and Ice
of life and vibrancy of this community. Removal Pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 311),Massachusetts
General Laws-In February 2017,the Honorable Town Council
The Watertown economy continues to weather the difficult and approved a resolution regarding excess expenditures for snow and
slow recovery of the global,national and state economies,and ice removal pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 31D,Massachusetts
local restraint must be maintained in order that the delivery of General Laws.
local services enjoyed today are not eroded as we move forward.
Throughout this report the reader will find detailed narratives Nancy J.Heffernan appointed to the position of Town Treasurer/
discussing programs that meet this criteria. The selection below Collector-In March 2017,Ms.Heffernan was appointed as
highlights some of the particularly noteworthy achievements of the Town Treasurer/Collector. Ms.Heffernan has more than
2017. 12 years of municipal finance experience with the Town of
Reading. After serving as Assistant Treasurer/Collector for
Replacing and Installing Carpets and Interior Painting- one year,Ms.Heffernan was promoted to Treasurer/Collector
Watertown Free Public Library-In January 2017,the Honorable in 2005 and in 2013 was given additional responsibilities as
Town Council approved Transfer of Funds in order to proceed Assistant Finance Director. During her service to the Town
with replacing and installing new carpeting and interior painting of Reading,Ms.Heffernan was the Team Leader for both the
in the Library. Munis Payroll and Tax/Utility Billing conversions;the Ex-officio
member of the Commissioners of Trust Funds and the Board of
Cable Television Renewal License with Comcast of Selectmen's appointee to the Reading Contributory Retirement
Massachusetts-In February 2017,the community was Board. Ms.Heffernan's educational background includes a
provided an informational update by Helen Chatel,Executive Bachelor of Science in Management and an Associate of Science
Director of Watertown CATV(WCATV) on enhancements and in Accountancy from Bentley University. In 2010,Ms.Heffernan
improvements related to the Cable Television renewal license with became certified as both a Massachusetts Municipal Certified
Comcast of Massachusetts which runs until October 14,2025. Treasurer and Collector by the Massachusetts Collectors and
WCATV is providing feeds to Watertown Middle School,the Treasurers Association. In 2012-2013,Ms.Heffernan participated
Watertown Free Public Library,John Ryan Skating Arena,Victory and graduated from the Local Government Leadership and
Field,the gym at the High School,and the Police Station. The Management graduate certificate program offered by the Suffolk
license includes upgrades to the Town Hall equipment,graphics to University Moakley Center in partnership with the Massachusetts
indicate agenda items,and live streaming of graduation and some Municipal Association. This nine month graduate level academic
sports activities. WCATV provides training for students after program provides participants with a solid grounding in public
school,volunteers and community residents on how-to-use the management. With Ms. Heffernan's extensive experience and
equipment;adult training classes during the summer;streaming educational background will greatly assist the Administration
from the Library and continues to work with a designated third by enhancing the Treasurer/Collector's office delivery of service,
party to provide consistent closed captioning services. addressing overall Financial Management Recommendations and
any Management Letter Recommendations,and serving on the
Veterans Benefits-In February 2017,the Honorable Town municipal budget and capital budget teams.
Council approved a Transfer of Funds in order to increase funding
of the Chapter 115 Veterans Benefits Account. Veterans'benefits
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Agnes P. "Patty"Jackson celebrates her 100th Birthday-March never tired of helping friends and relatives. At the Watertown
16,2017—Mrs.Jackson has lived in Watertown since 1941 and Fire Station,while on duty,Firefighter Toscano could be found
served honorably as one of the Town's Public Health Nurses from cooking for his group. He was a dedicated and energetic
September 4,1959 until her well-earned retirement on February supporter at Incarnation Camp in Connecticut,which he attended
23, 1983. Mrs.Jackson served many years as a true model in her as a child and worked at as an adult for nearly four decades.He
vocation,with compassion,skill and selfless dedication to the is survived by his cherished family,many loving nieces,nephews
citizens of Watertown. Mrs.Jackson attributes the key to her and a large extended family. Firefighter Toscano contributed
longevity and continued independence to"always being kind, substantially to the department's mission and improved the
smile and most of all,speaking my mind." She celebrated this quality of life for all of us who work and live in Watertown. He
momentous occasion with her beloved family,treasured friends was well respected by his colleagues;fellow firefighters and the
and the whole community wished her a happy and healthy 100" residents of the Town of Watertown. The Watertown community
Birthday. lovingly pauses to take note of his service and many contributions
that truly benefited the Town through the years.
Loan Order-Streets and Sidewalks—In March 2017,the
Honorable Town Council voted to approve a Loan Order in A Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Special Act to Pay
the amount of$2,800,000 for the costs of construction and the Funeral and Burial Expenses of Firefighters and Police
reconstruction of streets and sidewalks,including underground Officers killed in Performance of Duties—In April 2017,the
duct/conduit improvements at various locations in the Town. Honorable Town Council approved the adoption of filing a
Special Act related to two local option statutes,Massachusetts
Agreement Reached with the Watertown Firefighters,IAFFLocal General Law Chapter 41,Section 100G and Massachusetts
1347—In March 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved General Law Chapter 41,Section 100G1/4 concerning payment
a Transfer of Funds in order to fund an Agreement with the of funeral and burial expenses of firefighters and police officers
Watertown Firefighters,IAFF Local 1347 covering the period of killed in performance of duties. On March 17,2017,Firefighter
July 1,2016 through June 30,2019, Joseph Toscano died while responding to a house fire while in
the performance of his duties to the Town. The local options
Core Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts provide a mechanism for the payment of the funeral and burial
School Building Authority-In March 2017,the Honorable expenses of Firefighter Joseph Toscano and in the event such an
Town Council voted to authorize the Superintendent of Schools unfortunate incident should occur,would allow for the payment
to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority a of funeral and burial expenses of a firefighter or police officer
Statement of Interest,Core Program Request for Watertown High killed in the performance of duties for the Town,up to the
School. amount of$15,000.
On Call Architect Design Services for the Town Hall Generator Agreement Reached with the Department of Public Works,
and North Fire Station Repairs-In March 2017,the Honorable Teamsters,Local Union No.25-In May 2017,the Honorable
Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds to proceed with an Town Council approved a transfer in order to fund an Agreement
On-Call Architect Design Services for the town hall generator and with the Department of Public Works,Teamsters,Local Union
North Fire Station repairs. No.25 covering the period of July 1,2016 through June 30,2019.
Capital Equipment Items/Projects-In March 2017,the Military Service Credit Provisions for Members Called to
Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds to Military Active Duty—In May 2017,the Honorable Town
proceed purchasing various equipment for the Public Works Council approved a Transfer of Funds to the Watertown
Department and the Police Department. Retirement System for a military service member in
compliance with Federal Uniformed Services Employment and
Former East Branch Library—In April 2017,the Honorable Reemployment Rights Act and laws of the Commonwealth.
Town Council voted favorably in moving forward with the
disposition of Town real property via sale for the property located Agreement Reached with the Watertown Police Supervisors
at 481 Mount Auburn Street,the Former East Branch Library. Association,MCOP,Local 373-In May 2017,the Honorable
Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds in order to fund
Snow and Ice Deficit—In April 2017,the Honorable Town an Agreement reached with the Watertown Police Supervisors
Council approved a Transfer of Funds totaling$699,441 in order Association,MCOP,Local 373 covering the period of July 1,2013
to fund the Snow and Ice Removal Deficit. through June 30,2016.
Town mourns the passing and celebrates the life of veteran Town Fire Chief Mario A. Orangio announces his plan to retire—In
of Watertown Firefighter Joseph Adam Toscano,54-On Friday, May 2017,Mario A.Orangio announced his plan to retire,
March 17,2017,Firefighter Joseph Toscano died unexpectedly citing health issues,the official date of his retirement would be
while responding to a house fire while in the performance of his announced at a later time. Chief Orangio having honorably
duties to the Town. Firefighter Toscano's life revolved around served as Watertown's Fire Chief for more than 13 years was first
his family,his wife of 25 years,Maureen (McCarthy),and his appointed as a Firefighter in 1989,moving up to Lieutenant in
five children,Alyssa,Patrick,Mary Cate,William and Michael. 1997 and then Captain in 2000. He was appointed as Fire Chief
He was a master craftsman who built his family's home and in 2004 and was the youngest Fire Chief in Watertown's history.
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Chief Orangio served with dedication,professionalism and his for eligible work to the water systems improvements through
practical experience along with his educational background the LWSAP or the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust at various
that gave him the necessary skills to lead the Watertown Fire locations throughout the Town.
Department. Being Fire Chief comes with the responsibilities
of directing the operations and administration of the Fire Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift
Department,overseeing the development and implementation of Funds-In June 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved
of policies and procedures,and managing employee relations. acceptance of a generous gift in an amount not to exceed
The mission of the Watertown Fire Department is to provide $2,000 from the Watertown Police Foundation which was used
the citizens and visitors of Watertown with an effective,well- to purchase a new stereo system that would be situated in the
trained team of professionals to protect their lives and property exercise facility at the Watertown Police Station.
through fire prevention and education,emergency medical/
fire suppression/rescue services and emergency management. Town mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Mr.Robert W.
Chief Orangio provides leadership to the Fire Department Kelly,Sr. -June 1,2017-Mr.Robert W.Kelly,Sr.was the loving
and works professionally with appointed and elected officials, husband of Mary E. (Donahue)Kelly. He and Mary raised their
businesses and the general public. Chief Orangio's experience cherished family in their beloved community of Watertown. Mr.
and sound judgment contribute substantially to the department Kelly was a proud Veteran who served his country during World
and improves the quality of life for all of us who work and War II. His years of dedicated service to the Town included
live in Watertown. Chief Orangio was well respected by his volunteering his expertise to countless community events
colleagues;fellow firefighters and the residents of the Town of and appointments to Town Committees. Mr.Kelly's years of
Watertown. The Honorable Town Council,Administration and service include: Town Meeting Member 1973-1981;Finance
the community expressed their deep support and thanked him for Committee-1975-1981,and;Election Commissioner 1975-1999.
a job well done. He is survived by his children,grandchildren and large extended
family. The Watertown community lovingly pauses to take note of
Summer Concert Series,Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift his service and many contributions that truly benefited the Town
of Funds-In June 2017,the Honorable Town Council accepted through the years.
a gift of funds in the amount of$1,500 from the Watertown
Savings Bank graciously donated to offset expenditures related Single Stream Recycling and Automated Trash Collection
to the"Summer Concert Series 2017." The popular series is in its Program-In June 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved
18th year,seven concerts are offered that began on June 29th and a new five year agreement continuing the Single Stream Recycling
ended August loth. This generous sponsorship provided concert and Automated Trash Collection Program with Allied Waste
goers free popcorn and snow-cones during the concerts. Services of Massachusetts,a Republic Services Company.
Improvements and changes in service include:
Summer Concert Series,Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal
Property-In June 2017,the Honorable Town Council accepted 0 Increase in service days-4 days/week to 5 days/week—
a gracious donation of water from Stop &Shop for the"Summer Monday-Friday;
Concert Series 2017" This generous sponsorship provided 0 Increase in Yard Waste Service Days- 1 day/week to
concert goers free water during the concerts. 5 days/week- beginning in 2018,yard waste will be
collected on your trash day on the designated yard waste
Loan Order-Departmental Equipment-In June 2017,the week;
Honorable Town Council voted to approve a Loan Order in 0 Increase in Yard Waste Collection occurrences- 16 to 17
the amount of$3,377,850 for the costs of the following items of per year;
departmental equipment,as fully described in the Towr's Fiscal 0 Increase in Town barrel collection-2 days/week to 3 days/
Years 2016 through 2018 Capital Improvement Plan: week,adding Saturday service
Public Works Department-Various Vehicles and Equipment;Fire 0 Provide recycling education for town buildings and
Department—Various Vehicles;School Department-Replace schools;
Rugs at Lowell School;Water Enterprise Department-Backhoe; 0 Cost of a second recycling barrel will be reduced to$90
Sewer Enterprise Department—Various Vehicles and Equipment. from the proposed$180 fee
Participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Town mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Judge Paul
(MWRA)Infiltration and Inflow Local Assistance Program-In Menton Watertown—July 16,2017-Judge Paul Menton was
June 2017,the Honorable Town Council authorized a Loan Order the loving husband of the late Mary T.Regan. He and Mary
totaling$524,000 to participate in this program which provides raised their cherished family in their beloved community of
funds for eligible work to the infiltration/inflow mitigation Watertown. Judge Menton was a proud Veteran who served
projects through the MWRA or the Massachusetts Clean Water his country during World War IL While he was a lawyer all
Trust at various locations throughout the Town. his life,he also served for twelve years as a representative from
Watertown in the Massachusetts legislature and after that became
Participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's House counsel. In 1986,he was appointed Associate Justice of
Local Water System Assistance Program (LWSAP)-In June 2017, the Cambridge District Court where he served until he turned
the Honorable Town Council authorizing a Loan Order totaling 70. He also presided as a judge in various courts after having
$478,000 to participate in this program which provides funds been recalled to the bench after his retirement. His years of
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dedicated service in town affairs includes being a member of Loan Order-Construction and Reconstruction of Streets and
Watertown's School Building Committee,Historical Commission, Sidewalks,including Underground Duct/Conduit Improvements
Fair Housing Committee and School Committee.He was also a -Common Street Project-In September 2017,the Honorable
longtime member of the Pvt.Charles Shutt Detachment of the Town Council approved an Loan Order in the amount of
Marine Corps League in Watertown. He leaves his children, $975,000 for the purpose of paying costs of street,sidewalk and
grandchildren,great-grandchildren and many nieces and underground duct and/or conduit for improvements to the Lower
nephews and a large extended family. The Watertown community Common Street Project,a roundabout in the Church,Orchard,
lovingly pauses to take note of his service and many contributions and Common Streets intersection.The project would go out for
that truly benefited the Town through the years. bid with road construction to start in 2018 and the project will
take two construction seasons to complete.
Summer Concert Series,Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift
of Funds-In July 2017,the Honorable Town Council accepted a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of
gift of funds in the amount of$500 graciously donated from the Funds-In October 2017,the Honorable Town Council accepted
Sasaki Associates to offset expenditures related to the"Summer a generous gift of funds in the amount of$2,000 from Belmont
Concert Series 2017" The popular series is in its 181"year,seven Savings Bank and Rockland Savings Bank to Offset Expenses
concerts are offered that began on June 29t"and ended August Related to the"Faire on the Square 2017"
10". This generous sponsorship provided concert goers free
popcorn and snow-cones during the concerts. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In October 2017,
the Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In July 2017,the totaling$149,996 in order to move forward with owners Project
Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds in order Manager Services for the Evaluation of Potential Solutions and
to fund the Collective Bargaining Stabilization Fund Account as a Schematic Design Phases of the Elementary Schools Building
result of outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreements. Project with Daedalus Projects,Inc.
Resolution Authorizing Transfers of Funds-In July 2017,the Robert J. Quinn appointed Provisional Fire Chief-In October
Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds in order to 2017,following the official retirement of Fire Chief Mario A.
fund an Agreement reached with the Town Hall Associates,SEIU, Orangio,Robert J. Quinn was appointed Provisional Fire Chief.
Local 888 Covering the Period of July 1,2016 through June 30,2019 Chief Quinn has served in the Fire Department for over 30 years.
He was hired as a Firefighter on April 30, 1987;promoted to
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In July 2017,the Lieutenant on November 1, 1994;Captain/EMT Coordinator on
Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds in order September 7,2000;Deputy Chief on June 10,2004. Chief Quinn
to fund the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund Account in order will serve in this position until such time a Permanent Fire Chief
to support Capital Projects. is selected.
Lori Kabel appointed to the newly established position of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift
Director of Public Buildings-In September 2017,Town Manager of Funds-In November 2017,the Honorable Town Council
Michael J.Driscoll and Superintendent of the Watertown Public approved acceptance of a generous gift of funds from the
Schools Dede Galdston,Ed.D.announced the appointment of Ms. Residence Inn and Eastern Bank amounting to$1,250 to offset the
Lori Kabel to the position of Director of Public Buildings. Ms. expenses of the`Taire on the Square 2017'
Kabel served as a Civil Engineer Lieutenant Colonel(retired)in
the United States Air Force for over 22 years,where her primary Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds-In November
responsibility was to manage the facilities of several air force bases 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved a Transfer of Funds
across the globe. Ms.Kabel received a B.S.in Civil Engineering totaling$140,950 to the Capital Projects/Town Account in order
from Clarkson University,an M.B.A.from Wilmington College, to move forward with the installation of an emergency generator
and an M.S.in Emergency Management from Richmond at the Administration Building.
University. Ms.Kabel's previous experiences make her more
than qualified to become the Director of Public Buildings in Loan Order-Design Services for the Design,Construction,
Watertown,and she will be instrumental in finalizing the plan Addition to and/or Renovation of Three Elementary Schools-In
related to merging/combining facilities management to better December 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan
serve the school and town departments. One of Ms.Kabel's many Order in the amount of$1,378,599 to pay costs of Designer
past work experiences that demonstrated her ability to excel in Services for the Design,Construction,Addition to and/or
this newly created municipal/school position was her leadership Renovation of three Elementary Schools.
of a multi-disciplinary team to refine program development for
eight U.S.Air Force bases. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of
Funds-In December 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved
Resolution approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal the acceptance of a generous gift of funds in the amount of$2,000
Property-In September 2017,the Honorable Town Council from Watertown Savings Bank to fund the purchase of a Memorial
approved the acceptance of a generous gift of tangible personal Sign for fallen Firefighter Joseph A.Toscano at the Corner of
property from Michelle and Richard Lebreux of used exercise Merrifield Avenue and Bigelow Avenue;and refreshments for the
equipment for use at the Fire Department. Dedication Ceremony to be held on March 17,2018.
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An Order to Supplement Prior Borrowing Votes to Permit the large extended family. It was the strength of Mario's character
Application of Bond Sale Premium to Pay Project Cost-In that made him a truly great person. He was well respected
December 2017,the Honorable Town Council approved a by his colleagues;fellow firefighters and the residents of the
provision of the Municipal Modernization Act that allows the Town of Watertown. Being a firefighter is more than courage,
Town to apply bond premiums to pay project costs. The order it's sacrificing yourself for something greater than yourself.
would affect all future premiums on existing authorizations. Mario was a true leader with a servant's heart. The Watertown
community lovingly pauses to take note of his service and many
Town mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Fire Chief contributions that truly benefited the Town through the years.
Mario A. Orangio,SI -November 7,2017-Chief Orangio of
Maynard formerly of Watertown,started his fire service as a What has been highlighted is only a sampling of the breadth
Firefighter with the Watertown Fire Department in August, and width of the Town's activities during 2017.1 urge you to
1989. Mario was appointed to the position of Lieutenant in 1997, peruse this Annual Report to gain better insight into the myriad
Captain in 2000 and to the position of Fire Chief in February of activities of the various Town departments.I would like to
2004. For 13 years in his position of Fire Chief Orangio provided take this opportunity to thank the residents of Watertown,its
leadership and served with dedication and professionalism employees and the distinguished members of the Honorable
for the Watertown Fire Department,Town Administration, Town Council for their dedication and commitment to keeping
elected officials,businesses and our community. Chief Orangio Watertown a fiscally sound community striving to provide
contributed substantially to the department's mission and the highest level of services to the citizens of Watertown while
improved the quality of life for all of us who work and live utilizing the taxpayers'dollars efficiently.
in Watertown. Mario was a true gentleman,a loyal friend,a
devoted husband to his wife,Sandra and doting father to his three Sincerely,
accomplished daughters;Katlyn;Jaclyn;and Jocelyn;and,dotting
grandfather to granddaughter,Harper Jean. He is survived Michael J.Driscoll
by his cherished family,many loving nieces,nephews and a Town Manager
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
In 2017,the Assessing Department continued to work toward Fiscal year 2018 saw the residential class produce 34%of the new
the mission of providing fair and equitable assessment for all growth-condominium,multi-family apartments,single family,
Watertown taxpayers. and two and three family respectively contributed.Personal
Property class produced 20%and the Commercial and Industrial
The arrival and implementation of the newly adopted combined was 46%of the$3,144,080 certified. The majority of
"Community Preservation Act"(CPA),was front and center. commercial new growth came from the new garage at Arsenal on
The CPA was applied to the Actual Third Quarter Tax Bill due the Charles,Residence Inn hotel and office buildings at 65 Grove
February 1,2018. Included in the mailing of the bill was an and 480 Arsenal. The majority of residential new growth came
informative guide to whether your residence is eligible for an from apartment buildings(Gables @ 204 Arsenal Street,River
abatement of the surcharge based on your annual income per Lofts @ 45 Bacon) and condominium conversions. Increased
resident. Coupled with the mailing,a team from the Collectors, occupancy at two new Class B office buildings located at 480
Assessors,Senior Services and Auditor's Offices presented a Arsenal Street,Suite 3 and 65 Grove Street along with start of
workshop at the Senior Center in January 2018.They provided a construction at the approved Arsenal Yards should provide
CPA overview along with an explanation of exemptions,raised welcomed commercial new growth into Fiscal Year 2019.
tax awareness,clarified the eligibility for all exemptions,and
overcame fears of the small surcharge. Many of the seniors who While Residential taxpayers are paying a much lower tax rate
attended were able to receive abatements,exemptions and/or an than commercial taxpayers,they are also eligible to receive the
explanation that made sense for their own personal situation. residential tax exemption worth$1,819.86 in tax dollars.In
This surcharge has no benefit associated with the Residential addition,there are a number of statutory exemptions that are
Exemption. All CPA abatements are being reviewed and voted by available to certain qualifying taxpayers.All of these exemptions
the Board of Assessors as received. are at their maximum allowable amounts under the law:
Fiscal year 2018 marked the second year of Watertown's Clause
enrollment in the Department of Revenue's"Taxpayer Assistance
Project"(TAP). This accelerated tax rate submission program 22 10% (or greater)
improved our communities'approval rate in Fiscal Year 2018. Disabled Veteran $800
The Department of Revenue certified Watertown's tax rate on
November 30,2017. We are again a proud member of the TAP 22E 100%Disabled
Program for Fiscal Year 2019 and look forward to successfully Veteran $2,000
improving our efficiency as a community.
17D Surviving Spouse/minor
Ground work for the Fiscal Year 2019 Revaluation continues. Child or Elderly Person $350
Cyclical Inspections are currently on schedule in meeting the
mandate set by the Department of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2019. 37A Blind Person $1,000
The Bureau of Local Assessment requires that cities and towns
inspect the interior and exterior of each residential,commercial, 41C Qualified Senior
industrial and tax-exempt property at least once every ten years. Citizen(65+) $1,000
In Watertown the Residential Cyclical Inspection is one year
ahead of the Commercial/Industrial program.
Fiscal Year 2017 2018
(07/01/15—06/30/16) (07/01/16—06/30/17)
Tax Rates:
Residential $13.89 $13.47
Commercial $25.32 $24.63
Industrial $25.32 $24.63
Personal Property $25.32 $24.63
Residential Exemption $1,673.18 $1,819.86
Valuations:
Residential $5,387,245,133 $5,808,343,439
Commercial $828,988,630 $959,486,178
Industrial $256,731,660 $278,127,600
Personal Property $142,159,267 $147,885,716
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TREASURER/COLLECTOR/
PARKING CLERK DEPARTMENT
This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/Parking Clerk Office Also,on April 26,2016,the Town Council approved a Loan Order
covers Fiscal Year 2017,from July 1,2016 to June 30,2017. 2016-14 to borrow$500,000 for the purpose of paying costs of
Schedules of Selected Financial Information,Major Categories of water system improvements at various locations through the
Receipts,and Debt Principal and Interest are shown. town. The Town the borrowed$500,000 interest free from the
MWRA on November 28,2016.
During FY 2017 bond principal payments were$6,104,336 and
long-term interest payments were$1,344,353. Watertown continues to have a high rate of Real Estate Tax
collections.The rate of collection for FY 2017 Property Taxes,as
Total debt principal balance was$33,323,108 as of June 30,2017. of June 30,2017 remained very strong at 99.10%.
The Town Council approved Loan Order 2016-013 on April As of June 30,2017 the following FY 2017 taxes and user charges
26,2016 which authorized the Treasurer to borrow$550,000 were unpaid:
for the purpose of paying costs of infiltration/inflow mitigation
projects at various locations through the Town.On November Real Estate $798,611
28,2016,The Town borrowed$302,500 interest free from the Personal Property $ 101,918
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority(MWRA)and received Motor Vehicle Excise $233,781
a grant for$247,500 from the MWRA to fund the balance of the Boat Excise $ 1,129
projects. Water User Charges $318,424
Sewer User Charges $677,008
FY 2017 SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAIOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS FY 17
July 01,2016-June 30,2017 FY 17
Property/Excise Taxes $98,846,270
FUNDS Intergovernmental 12,126,673
Brought Forward(July 01,2016) $60,822,340 Water/Sewer 17,397,498
Cash Received $153,839,918 Department 3,765,929
Cash Paid Out $154,643,921 Interest Earnings 358,167
Ending Balance(June 30,2017) $60,018,336 Parking Fines 442,845
Parking Meters 350,564
CASH MANAGEMENT License and Permits 2,890,871
Interest Income $358,167 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 918,912
Short-Term Interest Paid $- Penalty Interest&Costs 273,876
Net $358,167 Meals Tax 532,728
Hotel Tax 412,196
OTHER INTEREST
Late Payments $273,876
TOTAL $273,876
TAX TITLES
Brought Forward(July 01,2016) $391,759
Tax Takings $164,720
Subsequent Taxes $122,000
Abatement and Void $24,766
Redemptions $378,330
Ending Balance(June 30,2017) $275,382
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TRUST FUND&STABILIZATION ACCOUNTS FY17
Aurora C Pane Scholarship $10,866.73
Templeton Trust 20,586.59
Cemetery Perpetual Care 1,046,073.70
Cannalonga School Trust 5,381.86
Potter Memorial Gate Trust 2,847.36
L Howard Trust 3,794.96
C Wheeler Trust 2,723.69
M.Sanger Fund 352.12
Asa Pratt Trust 58,681.91
Solon Whitney Trust 2,674.24
M Mead Trust 6,564.45
B Pierce Trust 1,828.84
M Charles Trust 2,146.21
Lydia Masters Trust 3,657.30
Barry Trust 3,045.22
W.McGuire Trust 2,873.14
W Pierce Trust 22,881.76
Donald Macdonald&Son 8,282.73
Edith O'Reilly Fund 7,581.01
Richard V.Keith Fund 3,496.82
Stone Fund 1,526.22
Campbell Fund 4,332.90
Santoro Art Trust Fund 1,853.26
Special Gifts 29,823.20
Alma L.Timper Scholarship 616.06
C.F.Brown Jr.,Memorial Fund 2,733.73
C.B.Kaveny Memorial Trust 31,737.59
Donovan Trust 5,760.17
Peter F Drucker 2,412.15
Albert Fleming Trust 305,598.99
Conservation Trust 106,917.20
Ruth Griffin Trust 144,788.70
Fed Law Enforcement Trust 1,206,961.99
Combined Library Trust 3,072.58
UPIT Scholarship 232,720.55
Charles Burke Trust Fund 23,685.09
Stabilization Fund 1,249,730.82
NESW Capital Projects Stabilization 1,529,688.06
OPEB Stabilization Fund 1,218,162.64
Unfunded Pension Liability Stabilization 520,418.01
Collective Bargain Stabilization 466,661.49
Asa Pratt Trust/Stock 55,118.72
State Law Enforcement Trust 13,521.21
School/General Scholarship Trust 107,921.49
ESCO Capital Project Stabilization Fund 1,090,085.10
SPEC Stabilization Fund 798,148.42
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TOWN AUDITOR
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 1 -General Fund Revenues and Other Financing Sources(Fund 01)
Acct. Item Description Amount
No.
A.Taxes
4110 Personal Property Taxes 3,431,259
4120 Real Estate Taxes 91,299,404
4150 Excise Taxes 4,492,842
4179 Penalties and Interest 273,876
4180 In Lieu of Taxes 918,912
4191 Other Taxes-Hotel/Motel 412,196
4198 Urban Redevelopment Excises
4199 Other Taxes 532,728
A.TOTAL TAXES(NET OF REFUNDS) 101,361,217
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 470,206
4246 Sewerage Charges
4247 Trash Collection Charges 17,629
4248 Transit Charges
4370 Other Department Revenue 4,204,018
B.TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES/OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES 4,691,853
C.Licenses,Permits and Fees
4322 Fees Retained from Tax Collection
4400 Licenses and Permits 227,061
C.TOTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 227,061
D.Federal Revenue
4540 Unrestricted-Direct
4580 Unrestricted-Through the State
D.TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE
E.Revenues From State
4600 State Revenue 12,124,093
E.TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE 12,124,093
F.Revenues From Other Governments
4695 Court Fines
4720 Received From the County for Services Performed
4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 62,319
F.TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 62,319
G.Special Assessments
4750 Special Assessments
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Acct. Item Description Amount
No.
G.TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
H.Fines,and Forefitures
4770 Fines and Forfeitures 640,658
H.TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES 640,658
I.Miscellaneous Revenues
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 888,493
4820 Earnings on Investments 358,167
I.TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 1,246,660
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 120,353,861
J.Other Financing Sources
4990 Other Financing Sources
J.TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES 120,353,861
K.Interfund Operating Transfers
4972 Transfers from Special Revenue Funds 508,500
4973 Transfers from Capital Projects Funds
4975 Transfers from Enterprise Funds 3,029,665
4976 Transfers from Trust Funds 1,287,038
4977 Transfers from Agency Funds
K.TOTAL INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 4,825,203
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING SOURCES,AND INTERFUND 125,179,064
OPERATING TRANSFERS
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 2-General Government(100)
Acet. Object of Legislative Executive Accountant Collector Treasurer Law Public Assessors Operations License and Land Use Conservation Other
No. Expenditure Auditor Deparbnent Building/ Support Registration Commission
Town/City, Properties
Counsel Maintenance
5100 Salary and Wages 73,982 327,852 320,046 308,492 61,445 281,494 208,183 191,139 1,572,824
5700 Expenditures 25,809 14,369 151.101 47,936 193,781 167,789 37.628 402,160 7,543 263,752
5800A Construction
58008 Capital Outlay 16.800 14,478 14,463
TOTAL 99,791 342,221 471,147 356,428 193,781 246,034 319,122 624,821 198,682 1,851,039
Schedule A Part 2-Public Safety(200)
Acct. Objector Police Fire Emerg.Mod. Inspection Other
No. Expenditure Services
5100 Salary and Wages 8.030,510 8,709,436 2,500
5700 Expenditures 467,497 333,894 24,563
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay 241,002 175,207
TOTAL 8,739,009 9,218,537 27,063
Schedule A Part 2-Education(300)
Acct'
Object of Education Rag school Reg.School Reg.School Reg.School
No. Expenditure Asaeesment- Assessment- Assessment- Assessment-
1 2 3 4
5100 Salary and Wages 34,895,151
5700 Expenditures 7,709,569
5800A Construction
5800B Capital Outlay 725,160
TOTAL 43,329,880
Schedule A Part 2-Public Works(400)
Aoot. Object of Hwy/Streets Hwylstreets Waste Sewer Water Parking Street Other
No. Expenditure (SnowOx) (Other) Collect/Disp Collect/Dlsp Distribution Garage Lighting
5100 Salary and Wages 289,835 1,002,490 1,311,063
5700 Expenditures 1,455.474 494,172 3,242,426 289.894 1,413,302
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay 57,231 72,980 224,529
TOTAL 1,802,540 1,569,642 3,242,426 289,894 2,948,894
Schedule A Part 2-Human Services(500)
Acct. Object of Health Clinical Special Veterans Other
No. Expenditure Services Services Program Services
5100 Salary and Wages 503,215 61,548 196,946
5700 Expenditures 153,532 203,561 36,BB3
5800A Construction
5800B Capital Outlay 4,248
TOTAL 656,747 265,109 238,077
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 2-Culture and Recreation(600)
Acct. Object of Library Recreation Parks Historical Celebrations Other
No. Expenditure Commission
5100 Salary and Wages 1,854,492 442,298
5700 Expenditures 770,092 156,057
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay 82,855 28,337
TOTAL 2,707,439 626,692
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 Term
Debt Debt
5900 Debt Service 5,458,000 1,294,440
TOTAL 5,458,000 1,294,440
Schedule A Part 2-Unclassified(900)
Acct. Object of Workers Unemployment Health Other Emp. Court Other Intergovt. Retirement Other
No. Expenditure Compensation Insurance Benefits Judgements Insurance Assessments
0001 Unclassified 439,555 23.204 12,250,814 1,165,040 504,295 2,552.764 15,360,508 5.300
TOTAL 439,555 23,204 1$250,814 1,165,040 $04,295 2,552,764 15,360,508 5,300
Schedule A Part 2-Transfers/Other Financing Uses(0001)
Acct. Object of Expenditure Amount
No.
5960 Transfers to Other Funds 4.708.058
5990 Other Financing Uses 1,818,210
TOTAL 6,526,268
Schedule A Part 2-Total All General Fund Expenditures
Ace.
Object of Expenditure Total
No.
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages 60.644.941
5700 Expenditures 18.062,784
5800A Construction
58008 Capital Outlay 1,657,290
5900 Debt Service 6,752,440
0001 Unclassified 32,301,480
TOTAL GENERAL 119,418,935
FUND
EXPENDITURES
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other 4,708,058
Funds
5990 Other Financing Uses 1,818,210 TOTAL TRANSFERS 6,526,268
AND OTHER
FINANCING USES
TOTALGENERAL 125,945,203
FUND
Aect. Object of Expenditure Total
No.
EXPENDITURES AND
OTHER FINANCING
USES
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES
TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 3-Federal Grants(FG01)
Acct. Item Description General Public Safety Public Works Education Federal Emerg. Culture and Community Other Housing Other Total
No. Govemment Mgmt,Agency Re- Development and Urban
Block Development
Revenues
41DO Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services
4500 Federal Revenue 358.906 1,491,052 1,849,958
4600 State Revenue
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues
4820 Eamings on Investments
TOTAL REVENUES 358,906 1,491,052 1,849,958
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 358,906 1,491,052 1,849,958
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages 137,269 381.393 518,662
5700 Expenditures 1,106,175 1,106.175
5800A Construction
5800B Capital Outlay 243,800 6,333 250,133
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 381,069 1,493,901 1,874,970
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 381,069 1,492,901 1,874,970
Excess(De6cieney)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources -22,163 -2,849 -25,012
(Uses)
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 22,163 -88,518 314,857 248,502
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year -91,367 314,867 223,490
Schedule A Part 3-State Grants(SG01)
Acet. Item Description General Public Safety Public Works Education Mass.Emerg. Cultureand Council Library Other Total
No. Govemment MngmL Recr. on Aging
Agency
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services
4500 Federal Revenue
4600 State Revenue 249,834 2,423,106 58,624 59,088 158.930 2,949.582
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 3,551 3,551
4820 Earnings on Investments 20 20
TOTAL REVENUES 249,834 3,551 2,423,106 58,624 59,088 158,950 2,953,153
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 249,834 3,551 2,423,106 56,624 59,088 158,950 Z953,153
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages 113.576 127,384 60,342 2.873 304,175
5700 Expenditures 66,972 2,867 2.276,096 5,357 97,420 41.250 2,489,962
5800A Construction
5800B Capital Outlay 36,115 277,950 314,065
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 216,663 Z867 2,403,480 65,699 97,420 322,073 3,108,202
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers tc Other Funds
5990 Other Fnancing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 216,663 2,867 2,403,480 65,699 97,420 322,073 3,108,202
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 33,171 684 19,626 -7,075 •38,332 •163,123 -155,049
(Uses)
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 56,545 19,480 2,185,682 7,086 111,828 93,444 2,474,065
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 89,716 20,164 2,205,308 11 73,496 -69,679 2,319,016
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 3-Receipts Reserved for Appropriation(RA01)
Acct Item Description Education Waterways Wetlands Parking Meters Ambulance Ins.Reimo Sale o1 Sale at Other Total
No. Improvement Protection over$150.00 Real Estate cemetery Lots
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
42DO Charges for Services
4500 Federal Revenue
4600 State Revenue
4800 MiscelWneous Revenues 350,509 47715 398.224
4820 Earnings on Imeatrneme
TOTALREVENUES 350,509 47,715 398,224
Other Financing Sources
4910 Band Proceeds
4970 Transfers From Other Funds
4990 Other Financing Sources
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3MI509 47,715 398,224
Expenditures
5100 salary and Wages
5700 Expenditures -
5800A Construction
5800B Capital Outlay
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds 488.500 20,000 508.500
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 488,500 20,000 508,500
TOTAL EXPENDTURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 488,500 20,000 508,500
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) .137,991 27,715 .110,276
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 698,702 212,310 911,012
0003 Adjustments
Do" Fund Balance End of Year 560,711 240,025 BOD,736
Schedule A Part 3-Revolving Funds(RF01)
Accl. Item Description Education Athletic Parks and Ch.44,53E 112 Other Total
No. Recreation
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services 1,987,743 124,781 531,644 249,881 2,894,049
4500 Federal Revenue
4600 State Revenue
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 1,487,223 55,363 1,542,586
4820 Earnings on Investments 152 152
TOTAL REVENUES 1,987,743 124,781 531,796 1,737,104 55,363 4,436,787
Other Financing Sources
4910 Bond Proceeds
4970 Transfers From Other Funds 100,000 100.000
4990 Other Financing Sources
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 100,000 100,000
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2,087,743 124,781 531,796 1,737,104 55,363 4,536,787
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages 1,276,908 301.813 83,324 1,662,045
5700 Expenditures 269,380 71,428 206,097 1,589,035 41,134 2,167,074
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay 20,498 20,498
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,536,288 71,428 507,910 1,672,359 61,632 3,849,617
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds 100,000 100,000
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 100,000 100,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,636,288 71,428 507,910 1,672,359 61,632 3,949,617
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 451,455 53,353 23,886 64,745 .6,269 587,170
(Uses)
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,064,811 68,242 211,844 387,104 30,352 1,762,353
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,516,266 121,595 235,730 451,849 24,083 2,349,523
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES
TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 3-Other Special Revenue(OS01)
Aect. Item Deecdption Water Sewer Education School Adult Prof asslonaI Comm. MWPAT TH.V Gifts and Other Total
No. Lunch Educalion Development Preeerv. Donatlons
Apt
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services 86.027 365,599 451.626
4500 Federal Revenue 405,211 405,211
4600 Stale Revenue
48M Miscellaneous Revenues 266,512 266.512
4820 Earnings on Investments 157 6,422 6,579
TOTAL REVENUES 86,027 770,967 272,934 1,129,928
Other Financing Sources
4910 Bond Proceeds
4970 Transfers From Other Funds
4990 Other Financing Soumes
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 86,027 770,967 272,934 1,129,928
Expenditures
51 Do Salary and Wages 15.422 431.127 337,670 784,219
5700 Expenditures 22,665 338,106 360,771
5800A Construction
58008 Capital Outlay 17,845 5,000 22,845
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 55,932 769,233 34ZG70 1,167,835
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 55,932 769,233 342,670 1,167,835
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing 30,095 1,734 -59,736 -37,907
Sources(Uses)
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 55,604 112,628 1.713,690 1,331,922
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 35,699 114,362 1,643,954 1,844,015
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 3 -Total All Special Revenue Funds and Expenditures
Acct. Item Description Total
No.
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services 3,345,675
4500 Federal Revenue 2,255,169
4600 State Revenue 2,949,582
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 2,210,873
4820 Earnings on Investments 6,751
TOTAL REVENUES 10,768,050
Other Financing Sources
4910 Bond Proceeds
4970 Transfers From Other Funds 100,000
4990 Other Financing Sources
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 100,000
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 10,868,050
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages 3,269,101
5700 Expenditures 6,123,982
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay 607,541
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 10,000,624
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds 608,500
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 608,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 10,609,124
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 258,926
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 7,277,854
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 7,536,780
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DfVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 4-Capital Project Funds
Acct. Item Description water Sewer Schools Municipal Landfill Highways Other Total
No. Buildings (Chapter 90)
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Charges for Services
4500 Federal Revenue
4600 State Revenue 66,792 408,935 475,727
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 200,000 200,000
4820 Earnings on Investments
TOTAL REVENUES 66,792 408,935 200,000 675,727
.Other Financing Sources
4910 Bond Proceeds 1,050,000 1.050,000
4970 Transfers From Other Funds 500,000 461,600 111,850 2,905,208 3,978,658
4990 Other Financing Sources
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,550.000 461,600 111,850 2,905,208 5,028,658
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,550,000 528,392 111,850 408,935 3,105,208 5,704,385
Expenditures
5100 Salary and Wages
5700 Expenditures
5800A Construction 926,389 1,078,298 85,620 2,513,147 4,603,454
5800B Capital Outlay 111,353 217,228 454,179 65,390 948,402 1,796,552
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,037,742 1,295,526 454,179 151,010 3,461,549 6,400,006
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funds
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,037,742 1,295,525 454,179 151,010 3,461,549 6,400,006
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 512,258 -767,134 -342,329 257,925 -356,341 -695,621
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 4,308,797 386,690 1,000,258 -408,935 6,239,980 11,526,790
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 4,821,066 -380,444 657,929 -161,010 5,883,639 10,831,169
Schedule A Part 5-Enterprise Funds -
Acct Item Oescdpdon Water Sewer Elecvlc -fills Hospital Health Carc Airport Harbor Golf Cpursea Puhllc Other Total
Np. Recreation
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Excises
4200 Chargesfor Services 1215.64, 9,618,873 16,834,514
4500 Federal Revenue
4600 State Revenue
4WD Miscellaneous Revenues 390496 158,606 549,102
4820 Eamingson 1--ants 5,258 8.624 13,B82
TOTAL REVENUES ],61f,395 9,76S,103 17,397,498.
Other Financing Sources
4910 Bond Proceeds
4970 Transfers From Oher Funtls
4990 OMer FnancinRRg11//S{qq.p-CssTOTAL N1��!{{
TOTALREVENUE O�ERFNANCING SOURCES 7,611,395 9,786,103 17,397,498'
Expenditures
5100 Selaryand Wages 892,666 415,413 1,308,079
5700 Expenditures 3,587,423 6,608.693 10,096,116
5800A construc8an
5800E Capital Outlay 158.428 484,661 643,079
Soo Debt S.'I. 488,774 207,474 696,248
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,127,291 7,616,231 1;7CLS22.
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Oh,:r Funds 1,879,999 1,649,666 3s29,.5
5990 OMer Fnancing U-
T TAL OTHER FINANCING USES 1,879,999 1,649,666 3,529,665
TOTAL EXPEND-RES AND OTHER FINANCIN/GUSES 7,007,290 9,265,897 16,273,1S7
Ex-(Oeficiency)0Revenues Over Expentlllures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 604,105 S20,206 1,124,311
.02 Fund Balance Beglnning of Year 3,603,129 6,556,434 10,161,563
=3 Adjustments
W04 Fund Balance End of Year 4,207,234 7,078,640 11,285,874
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 6-Non-Expendable/Expendable Trusts(NE01)
A- Item 0...rlpit,, Non. Workers Pension St.lanastl.e Sol.Purpose Hill,Claim Cr Hlth Clelm Conaervatlon OPE9 he, Total
N.. E-rd.blo Comp.nsa8oe R-c Stabillratio. Share Employe.
Revenues
4100 Taxes and Exclsos
4200 Char1esfor 58rvicea
4500 Fetlerel Revenue
4600 State Revenue
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 11200 114,111 141,111
4820 Eamin eon Investments 8.625 1,046 122.485 132,156
TOTA UEVENUFS 11,200 6,625 1,046 857,053 877,924
Other Financing Sources
4970 Transfers From Other Funds 1232.400 1,232.400
4990 Other Financing Sources
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,222,400 1,232,400
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 11,200 8,625 1,045 2,089,453 2,110,324.
ExpenCltures
5100 Salaryantl Wages
5f00 Expenditures 914 192,388 193,302
5800A Construction
5800E Capital Outlay
5900 Debt Service
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 914 192,388 193,302
Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers to Other Funtls 3,000 1,287,038 1,290.038
5990 Other Financing Uses
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 3,111 1,287,038 1,290,038
TOTAL XPENDITIIREB AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,000 914 1,479,426 1,483,340
Exce.a Deflclency)of Revenue.Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 8,200 8,625 132 610,027 626,984
0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year "S17,976 1,241,106 106,785 SW,486 9,743,353
0003 Adjustments
0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,566,176 1249,731 106,917 7,447,513 10,370,337
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 7 -Agency Funds
Acct. Item Description Balance Additions Deductions Balance
No. July 1,2016 June 30,2017
Assets
0005 Cash -26,802 1,493,841 1,597,098 -130.059
0006 Accounts Receivable 335,279 335,279
TOTAL ASSETS -26,802 1,829,120 1,597,098 205,220
Liabilities
0007 Police Outside Detail -188,542 947,077 1,093,233 -334,698
0008 Fire Off Duty Detail -1,756 27,303 27,951 -2,404
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 163,496 854,740 475,914 542,322
TOTAL LIABILITIES -26,802 1,829,120 1,597,098 205,220
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 8 - Personnel Expenditures
Total Salaries and Wages as of December 31,-1 as Reported on IRS Form W-2 59,910,260
Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year Ending December 31,-1 975
Schedule A Part 9 -Schedule of Cash and Investments
Acct. Item Description Cash and
No. Investments
FUNDS
0016 General Fund 21,151,075
0017 Special Revenue 7,538,305
0018 Debt Service Fund
0019 Capital Project Funds 10,831,169
0020 Enterprise Funds 10,257,510
0021 Trust Funds 10,370,337
0022 Agency Funds -130,059
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 60,018,337
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 10 -Schedule of Debt Outstanding, Issued and Retired this Fiscal Year
Acct. Item Description Outstanding Issued this Retired this Outstanding Interest this
No. July 1,2016 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June Fiscal Year
30,2017
A.General Obligation Bonds
Inside Debt Limit
D001 BUILDINGS 20,283,600 1,618,600 18,665,000 752,796
D002 DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 2,423,400 548,400 1,875,000 92,576
D003 SCHOOL BUILDINGS 5,181,000 753,000 4,428,000 193,068
D004 SCHOOL-ALL OTHER 24,000 2,000 22,000 860
D005 SEWER 291,500 302,500 58,300 535,700
D006 SOLID WASTE
D007 OTHER INSIDE LIMIT 6,943,000 1,688,000 5,255,000 269,640
TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 35,146,500 302,500 4,668,300 30,780,700 1,308,940
Outside Debt Limit
D008 AIRPORT
D009 HOSPITAL
D010 ELECTRIC
D011 GAS
D012 SCHOOL BUILDINGS 1,977,000 1,003,000 974,000 35,412
D013 SEWER 59,400 59,400
D014 SOLID WASTE
D015 WATER 2,244,544 500,000 373,636 2,370,908
D016 OTHER OUTSIDE LIMIT
TOTAL OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT 4,280,944 500,000 1,436,036 3,344,908 35,412
TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 39,427,444 802,500 6,104,336 34,125,608 1,344,352
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 Issued/Retired Unissued
Rescinded June 30,2017
Authorized and Unissued-Inside Debt Limit
Authorized and Unissued-Outside Debt Limit
Total Authorized and Unissued
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A All Parts
Fiscal Year 2017
Schedule A Part 11 -Reconciliation of Fund Equity(Retained Earnings)for the Fiscal Year End June 30,2017
Item Description General Special Capital Enterprise Trust Total
Revenue Projects
1 Total Revenue 120,353,861 10,768,050 675,727 17,397.498 877,924 150,073,060
2 Total Expenditures 119,418,935 10,000,624 6,400,006 12,743,522 193,302 148,756,389
3 TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES(LINE 1-LINE 2) 934,926 767,426 -5,724,279 4,653,976 684,622 1,316,671
4 Transfers From Other Funds 4,825,203 100,000 3,978,658 1,232,400 10,136,261
5 Other Financing Sources 1,050,000 1,050,000
6 Transfers To Other Funds 4,708,058 608,500 3,529,665 1,290,038 10,136,261
7 Other Financing Uses 1,818,210 1,818,210
8 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) -1,701,065 -508,500 5,028,658 -3,529,665 -57,638 -768,210
SUM OF LINES 4 AND 5 MINUS LINES 6 AND 7
9 TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES AND -766,139 258,926 -695,621 1,124,311 626,984 548,461
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)(SUM OF LINES 3 AND 8)
10 Fund Equity(Retained Earnings)Beginning of Year 20,492,756 7,277,854 11,526,790 10,161,563 9,743,353 59,202,316
11 Other Adjustments
12 TOTAL FUND EQUITY(RETAINED EARNINGS)END OF YEAR 19,726,617 7,536,780 10,831,169 11,285,874 10,370,337 59,750,777
(SUM OF LINES 9 THROUGH 11)
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Watertown
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Schedule A Part 12
Fiscal Year 2017
Signatures
Town Accountant
Thomas J.Tracy,Auditor,Watertown,ttracy@watertown-ma.gov 617-972-6460 1 1/9/2018 1:37 PM
Comments
No comments to display.
Schedule A KAR-1
Cash Balance
Fund Balance Sheet Schedule A Variance
General Fund 21,151,075 21,151,075 0
Special Revenue 7,538.305 7,538,305 0
Capital Project Funds 10,831,169 10,831,169 0
Enterprise Funds 10,257.510 10,257,510 0
Trust&Agency Funds 10,240,278 10,240,278 0
Debt Service Fund 0 0
Total 60,018,337 60,018,337 0
Fund Eauity Balance
Fund Balance Sheet Schedule A Variance
General Fund 19,726,617 19,726,617 0
Special Revenue 7,536,780 7,536,780 0
Capital Project Funds 10,831,169 10,831,169 0
Enterprise Funds 11,285,874 11,285,874 0
Trust Funds 10,370,337 10,370,337 0
Total 59,750,777 59,750,777 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.
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PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
The Personnel Department directly serves the employees of the Application form from the Personnel Department's website and
Town,and coordinates with the Watertown School Department's submit it by email at their convenience. Research was conducted
Personnel staff on an as-needed basis. The Department is staffed in 2017 to transition to a web-based recruitment system in
by the Personnel Director and the Personnel Administrative order to increase the efficiency of the recruitment process.
Assistant,who are responsible for the human resources policies Meetings were attended regarding an upgrade on CivicPlus
and procedures for positions appointed by the Town Manager.The which will enable us to accomplish the goal of decreasing paper
office manages recruiting,background investigations,orientation, applications and migrate to web-based recruitments.Civil Service
personnel records,administers the Town's compensation plan, recruitments are posted on the State's Human Resources Division
workers'compensation claims,public safety injury-on-duty website. Residents interested in Civil Service information can
claims,drug testing programs,and unemployment claims. research examination dates and apply on-line directly with Civil
During 2017 the Department conducted surveys of comparable Service.As Civil Service has delegated their recruitment process
communities regarding a number of issues,continued to audit to the municipalities,we now use the web-based Neogov system
our practices to ensure compliance with employment laws,and for Civil Service public safety recruitments and personnel actions.
engaged in a wide variety of other special projects in partnership
with the Town Manager and Department Heads. The Department The Personnel Department responded to 5 requests for public
processed over 600 personnel transactions in 2017. These include information,and to 12 FMLA requests.
changes in employment status such as retirements,resignations,
promotions,as well as changes in position and compensation. The Personnel Department,in conjunction with the Senior
The Department recruitment efforts resulted in 24 new hires for Property Tax Work-off Program,utilizes the talents of senior
regular part time and full time positions. There were additional volunteers in order to assist departments and work on special
recruitments for temporary and seasonal positions as well. projects. The Personnel Director made a presentation at the
Senior Center at their Volunteers Recognition dinner.This is
The Personnel Department created,reviewed and revised job always a successful collaboration with the Senior Center.
descriptions in partnership with the departments for Recreation
Program Coordinator,Senior Planner—Transportation,Health The Personnel Department assists the Watertown Commission
Department Wellness Coordinator,and Farmer's Market on Disability(W.C.O.D.)as staff support for their meetings
Coordinator,Public Works Project Engineer,and Library Hatch and activities related to their goals and objectives. In 2017,the
Coordinator. Commission on Disability provided information,advice and
advocacy for Town and School departments as well as individuals
The Personnel Department is responsible for assisting employees in the community and Commission on Disability members
with professional growth and career coordination in order to from other cities and towns.The W.C.O.D.reviewed and made
enhance their employment experience with Watertown. To that recommendations for requests for building and zoning variances.
end,we regularly utilize the training and consultation services
of the Employee Assistance Program,the Career Place,and the The W.C.O.D. funding comes from the handicapped parking
Massachusetts Municipal Association. violation fines received from the Town Treasurer/Collector who
also serves as the Parking Clerk. The Commission provided funds
The Personnel Department coordinated with the MIIA Risk for closed captioning of Town Council meetings,and a contract
Management representative to schedule risk management training was signed for another year of remote captioning with Caption
and grants awareness for the Town Manager and department First. Funding was provided for installation of a T-Coil Loop for
heads.We also coordinated the annual Workers Compensation hearing impaired patrons in the Watertown Savings Bank Room
Audit with the School Department and Town Auditor's office. at the Watertown Free Public Library,and an audio describer for
sight impaired patrons at the New Repertory Theatre.
The Personnel Department continued to facilitate the process for
successor contract negotiations with the collective bargaining The Commission routinely provides interpreters and CART
units,Department Heads,the Town Manager,and the Town's services for equal access to community events such as the Martin
Attorney. The Department frequently provided Department Luther King Jr.Unity Breakfast and Faire on the Square. The
Heads and individual employees with interpretations of their Commission made donations and grants to the Watertown Food
collective bargaining agreements and facilitate meetings and Pantry and the St.Patrick's Food Pantry,the Watertown Free
responses for union grievances at step 2 and above.Collective Public Library as already mentioned,a Housing Forum,and the
Bargaining Agreements and Memoranda of Agreement SPEDPAC speaker series.
documents are posted to the Document Center on the Town's
Website after they are signed by the parties. The Personnel Department looks forward to 2018 and its
continued dedication to improving service to the Town Manager
The Personnel Department continued to post recruitments and Town Council,employees,Department Heads and the
to websites in keeping with our goal to increase the use of citizens of Watertown.
technology. Applicants view job postings,fill out a Town
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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 7,2017 Town 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 Clerk's 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 VITAL STATISTICS
information regarding various municipal serves to the public.The
Town Clerk's Office also serves as a liaison between the town and Births 441
the federal and state governments. Deaths Recorded 288
Marriage Intentions 193
During calendar year 2017,the office achieved the following: Marriages Recorded 189
Affidavits of Correction
• Maintained the highest level of accuracy in the recording Of Births,Deaths and
and issuance of the Vital Statistics of the Town of Watertown. Marriages Recorded 6
Since February,2011 the Commonwealth's Vitals Information
Partnership was instituted automating Birth Certificates and LICENSES
in November,2014 Burial Permits and Death Certificates
through the Gateway Network. Kennel License 2
• Placed election signage in strategic locations throughout the Dog Licenses 1035
town alerting the citizenry to the upcoming voting exercises. Cat Licenses 335
Seven Day All Alcoholic
• Conducted the 2017 annual Town Census. Common Victualler 18
• Conducted the 2017 annual dog and cat licensing process. Seven Day Wine/Malt
• Continued the duties and responsibility as Burial Agent for Common Victualler 6
the Town. Six Day All Alcoholic
• Completed the annual renewal process for all applicable Common Victualler 8
licenses,permits and certificates while ensuring compliance Six Day Wine/Malt
with Title III Chapter 33,Section 33.03 of the Municipal Common Victualler 1
Code of Watertown. Common Victualler License 102
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• Ensured compliance with state guidelines in the filing of I Clubs
er 1
necessary annual reports with the Alcohol Beverage Control General On Premise(7day) 1
Commission(ABCC)and the Department of Public Safety.
Auto Dealer Class I 6
• Ensured access to all polling stations throughout the Town. Auto Dealer Class II 13
• Coordinated the planning of the 2017 Faire on the Square. All Alcoholic Package Goods Store 7
Wine/Malt Package Goods Store 7
The Election Commission,a four-member body,has a number of 24-Hours Opening 3
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 19
impartial elections in the Town of Watertown. Responsibilities Music Box 3
include:coordination of the Annual Census,generation of voting Automatic Amusement Device 7
lists and jury lists,maintenance of the Townis residency database Auto Repair 51
and compliance with the Office of Campaign and Political
Finance's reporting procedures. Letting Out of Motor Vehicles 2
Shuttle/Jitney 1
The Election Commission conducted the following voting Livery 9
exercises during 2017.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Submitted by Joseph Mahoney,IT Manager
The Information Technology(IT)Department supports the The Town and School IT Departments worked on common
Town of Watertown's administrative information systems and network infrastructure equipment and shared increased high-
leads the implementation of new computer technologies.The speed Internet access.The Town and School also shared an
IT 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 Town's 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
and Assessing.Other administrative systems,such as Motor departmental web sites.Throughout the year,an emphasis was on
Vehicle Billing and Parking Ticket processing,are supported providing content relative to meeting management information
by service vendors.The Town's Computer Network provides a that the public could access—agendas,minutes,presentations,
complete electronic platform for employees to communicate and meeting documents,and calendar items.The re-design the Town's
share documents.Built on a backbone of high-speed fiber-optic official website,as well as five sub-sites,the Police,Fire,Public
cabling,the system allows for secure communications among Works,Library,and Recreation Departments began.
Town departments.
The IT Department will strive to save costs,paper,and energy
Information technology improvements undertaken in 2017 in the deployment of information technologies such as energy-
include new desktops,monitors,laptops,printers,and saving desktops and servers,monitors,and re-manufactured
smartphones.Also,a transition was made to a new e-mail toner cartridges.The IT Department will make improvements in
filtering vendor.Planning was undertaken to increase data mobile workforce technology using smartphones,government-
storage capacity.Working with the Department of Community specific apps,and multi-function tablets that will reduce paper
Development and Planning,a project was started to migrate forms created in the field.As well,improvements will continue in
planning and zoning to a new vendor that will allow greater the effort to provide greater public access to Town information
flexibily and as well as improved public access. on-line.
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TOW N ATTO R N EY
The law firm of KP Law,P.C.serves as Town Attorney for the We regularly provide the Town with no-cost memoranda on a
City known as the Town of Watertown. The firm provides advice wide range of legal topics to assist the Town in making decisions
and representation on all legal matters to the Town Manager in a lawful and cost effective manner. We have addressed topics
and the Town Council,as well as the Town's various boards involving revisions to Public Records Law and Open meeting
and departments. The Town Attorney represents the Town in Law,marijuana regulation,and the continuing impacts of the
state and federal courts and agencies,undertakes enforcement Municipal Modernization Act. These memoranda provide
of the Town's ordinances,and addresses issues involving legal, guidance for the Town's boards and committees as they address
administrative,and regulatory matters. The Town Attorney serve Town issues,and assist the Town in framing legal questions for
as labor counsel to the Town,assisting the Town Manager with efficient resolution.
labor and employment matters and collective bargaining. The
Town Attorney also advises the Town in real estate and land use It is our privilege to serve the City known as the Town of
matters,and drafts,reviews,and approves contracts with vendors Watertown as Town Attorney. We thank the Town Manager
and contractors providing goods and services to the Town, and Town Council for the opportunity to serve the Watertown
including specialized design and consulting services. We attend community and for their efforts and dedication in attending to
all Town Council meetings,providing guidance on parliamentary the many needs of the Town. We appreciate the opportunity to
procedure and legal interpretations of the Town's Home Rule work with the Town's department heads,employees and boards,
Charter and the Council's Rules,as well as the requirements and look forward to continuing to provide the Town with effective
of state statutes and the Town's own ordinances and rules and legal advice and representation.
regulations.
As Town Attorney,we work with all of the Town's departments on Respectfully submitted,
a range of matters of legal and administrative concern.We advise
to the Board of Health on matters of regulations and enforcement,
including developments with tobacco and animal control KP Law,P.C.
regulation,noise regulation,and sanitary code compliance. We Town Attorney
work with the Licensing Board on license and permit issues. We
work regularly with the Town's planners and land use boards on
zoning issues,the development of ordinances and regulations,
and the defense of decsions of the Town's land use boards. We
continue to advise the Town with respect to its housing programs.
We have most recently provided guidance on the new state laws
regarding medical and non-medical marijuana.
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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 which
informed buying decisions. was removed from OSD,MHEC and HGAC. Goods that the
Town continues to receive through cooperative bids are gasoline,
In 2017 the Purchasing Department worked tirelessly to comply diesel fuel,#2 fuel oil,road salt,and services such as Special
and conform to the municipal law changes made by the Municipal Education Student Bus Services.The OSD,MHEC,HGAC
Modernization Act in which the Town makes purchases for its Buy and US Communities sites are used to procure such goods
town and schools buildings. The Municipal Modernization Act and services.Elevator maintenance services,office supplies,
was signed into law by Governor Baker in August,2016 and went computer equipment,computer software,computer consulting
into effect in November 2016. Throughout the year Purchasing services,copy machine equipment and services, furniture,
worked with all Departments to ease the transition and moving services,vehicle purchase,public safety supplies,
understanding of these law changes in order that all Departments vehicle parts,office supplies,training and educational services,
could procure needed goods and services without delay. carpet installations and painting are all examples of successful
procurements exercised by both Town and School offices.
During 2017,the Purchasing Department publically bid 10 Public
Works projects for road,water,sewer,parks maintenance and turf The Purchasing Department continues to auction vehicles and
care. The Department also procured 10 other projects for various equipment from all town and school departments. In 2017,the
other departments such as,for the Recreation Department the Tot Town sold 6 decommissioned vehicles with a total amount of
Lot was replaced at the Hosmer School,batting cages at the Lowell $13,250.00 from those auctions.
Play Ground were installed,electrical light control boxes were
replaced at three parks, new internal rink doors were installed
at the John A.Ryan Skating Arena, the Town Hall generator was Respectfully submitted,
awarded to Weston&Sampson and will be installed in the Spring
2018,auditing services were publically procured this year for the
next 3 years,multiple procurement quote forms were issued by Raeleen E Bandini,MCPPO
departments for goods or services under$50,000 and over 100 Director of Purchasing
contracts were issued during the year ranging$5,000 and up.
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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.
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 staff.
COMMUNITY HEALTH were over 280 confirmed,suspect,and Community Health Needs Assessment
probable cases.MAVEN is a database used
Communicable Disease for surveillance,control,and prevention In 2016,Deborah Rosati,Director of
of reportable communicable diseases Public Health,spearheaded a Health
In the year 2017,communicable and under 105 CMR 300.000. Information is Department Community Health Needs
reportable disease reports increased by obtained through case interviews by Public Assessment under the framework of
more than 21%over total reports filed Health Nurse,Wil VanDinter,and then the Essential Public Health Services
in 2016. Of the 318 communicable/ uploaded into the MAVEN database. The established by the U.S.Public Health
reportable diseases reported to the Health following chart illustrates the total for all Service. Phase 2 of the project
Department through the Department confirmed,suspect and probable diseases continues as information collected
of Public Health's disease surveillance reported in Watertown in 2017. from the key stakeholder interviews
and monitoring system"MAVEN",there that were conducted through June of
2017 is compiled into a comprehensive
Confirmed, Suspect & Probable document,being executed by Community
Wellness Program Manager Stephanie
Communicable Diseases 2017 Venizelos. Over twenty members of the
1 1 community,representing a wide range
Anaplasmosts _= s of Town departments and community
Babesiosis 1 2
Campvlobactenosts IN 3 organizations,participated.
Enterovvus 1 2
Gordtasts W 6 Health Promotion
Group AStreptococcus _I 1
Group B Streptococcus _■ 3
Hepatils A 1 1 In addition to these health sessions,the
Hepattis B _M 1 Health Department offered an educational
Hepadds C . 22 session A.L.I.C.E.:I'm not Scared,
Influenza 2
I'm Prepared"for Watertown's daycare
Lestonelbsis
Lyme pease 30 providers in the Community Training
Malana 1 2 Room at the Watertown Police Station
Measles .1 1 and"The Role of Local Public Health"
Mumps r 3
salmonella = B for senior year students at Beacon High
Streptococcus Pneurnanae 1 2 School.
t B-Active _1 1
rB-Lrel 40 In 2017,the Health Department organized
iickbome(otherl .1 1
varicella _UP 6 or presented health related topics for
Vibrio sp. 1 1
0 20 40 60 8o 100 120 140
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the Watertown community at various Venizelos as the Town's first Community
locations. Some of the topics presented Wellness Program Manager,who was
included:"Mosquito and Tick borne the perfect candidate for this position,
Diseases","Coping with Stress"and although there was interest from a number
"Osteoporosis." of well qualified candidates from the area.
The new full time position has allowed
for increased planning,collaboration and
implementation of new programming.
Wellness Programs in 2017 included: First Annual Kayak Event with
Recreation Department
• Mindfulness&Stress Reduction
classes at the Watertown Public Watertown Farmers'Market
Library,May 2017
ail
The Health Department offered
ten American Heart Association, Watertown Moves Bike Event,held
in May 2017,in collaboration with
CPR/AED and First Aid classes to _
Watertown Bike and Pedestrian
community members, the School �• ,
Committee.Free bike checks
Department,Recreation Department
and mini-lessons on bike safety
and other Town employees. The
s followed by a guided bike ride by
schedule for the 2018 CPR/AED and _
First Aid class offerings may be found a community volunteer who loves
biking along the Charles River. Free
in the Health section of the town's i youth helmets and t-shirts were
we
given out to participants. In January 2017,Stephanie Venizelos was
hired to transition the Farmers Market
Live Well Watertown e from Relish Management to the Town,as
a program of Live Well Watertown,with
In keeping with the 2011 Wellness Report sponsorship from AthenaHealth. The
for the Town,the Health Department has transition and establishment of a town
supported and fostered healthy living and ` operated market continued through the
wellness initiatives by partnering with spring,and the market opened on June 1,
Live Well Watertown(LWW). The Health 2017,continuing through October 2017.
Department has served on the Steering
Committee,advocated for grant funding,
and provided support to its Coordinator Watertown Moves event in Fall 2016
in an effort to support LWW's mission to
"create a network of diverse individuals Eat Well Watertown
f
and organizations who promote wellness
for everyone that lives,works,and plays in Healthy Low-Carb Cuisine and
Watertown...by fostering collaboration, Healthy Eating
influencing policy,and developing Q&A with Nurse Leila
programs that promote the health of the
community." { _�
Recognizing the value of providing Over ten new vendors were brought in
Health and Wellness Programming as a and the majority plan to return. The end
preventative measure to combat obesity, ' ` of season survey given to customers and
stress related illness and preventable vendors showed positive feedback as well
chronic disease,the Board of Health, .90
as helpful suggestions for improvements.
Live Well Watertown,and Town Council
supported the development of a permanent Watertown Task Force(on Hoarding and
Community Wellness Program position. Clutter Support)
Town Council listed as a priority for the » . i =1
FY'18 budget to"Enhance the capabilities Healthy Eating and Cooking Class, The Health Department assisted residents
of the Health Department to strengthen April 2017 who needed help in resolving housing and
programs directed at community wellness public health/medical related issues. The
in collaboration with the Senior Center Kavakin2 on the Charles River with Health Department's inter-departmental
and the Recreation Department." The Recreation Department,June 2017 task force,led by Public Health Nurse,
Health Department welcomed Stephanie Wil van Dinter,continued to address
the needs of residents in crisis.The task
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force's unique collaboration includes administered by the Public Health Nurse Prioritized Needs 2017
members from the Police Department,Fire and dedicated Watertown Medical Reserve E.,,.
0eaw�
Department,School Department,Health Corps(MRC)volunteers.
Department,Housing Authority,Council e%
on Aging,Food Pantry,Veterans Office, Watertown Social Services Resource
Riverside Community Center,Advocates Specialist(SSRS)
Inc.,Mt.Auburn Hospital and,Springwell Memai eaM
596
Social Services,and provides much needed Throughout 2017,the SSRS program
services for Watertown residents. was administered by Wayside Youth& 1P
Family Support Network's Multi-Service
In the year 2017 the Health Department Center,and has continued to develop
continued with the implementation of the and serve the community of Watertown. The first step when meeting with
"Compassionate Connections VI"and The program runs 40 hours a week and an individual is to conduct a needs
"Lee Mannillo"grants from the Marshall is staffed by two social workers as well assessment. In this needs assessment
Home Fund and Mass Housing.With as Masters level clinical interns who can the SSRS clinicians also determine what
these grants,the Health Department was complete fuel assistance applications other needs a resident has and identifies
able to provide needed social work and with individuals. Since it is housed potential referrals an individual may be
clean-up services for residents who find at the Wayside Multi office,there is eligible for based on the criteria for each
themselves in an extreme clutter situation also supportive administrative staff to which are often determined by income,
with excessive amounts of materials in assist when issues arise(i.e.when SSRS age,level of need,etc. The chart below
their homes.These grants also funded a clinicians are in meetings). In 2017 shows the wide range of referrals utilized.
monthly support group for friends and there were 185 individuals and 400 total In most situations,an individual or family
family members of people with significant residents that were new referrals to SSRS. needs more than one referral and on
clutter concerns,led by Karin Lehr,an As of December 2017,SSRS has worked average between 3-5 referrals each family.
experienced licensed social worker from with 529 individuals, 1240 total residents
Riverside Community Center. of Watertown. As the chart below shows, SSRS has been able to complete
each year of the program,new residents applications for fuel assistance with
Seasonal Influenza Clinics come in as referrals to the program and Community Teamwork,Inc.,in Lowell,
reach out for resources and support. In MA. This year SSRS had five staff trained
addition to new referrals,residents have to complete intakes. This has given more
also returned for assistance on new issues availability in appointment times for
e j i—!' and continue to utilize SSRS services. residents to ensure that they are able to
apply as quickly as possible in order to
access this resource.
14W
1200
y` aw SSRS Referrals
soe
fm0 PaMMs
Public Flu Clinic-Watertown Free Public 2Wo Usa"Servres
Library Novernber 2017 4 4'1 40 140 SeMor Center
le� .10 '��b� ,�0�1� SNAP
In 2017,the Health Department continued °" ��. 4P. 41. SS1/5S01
with the purchase of the more effective s Ik—b a
quadrivalent influenza vaccine for flu Areas of Need and Referrals: 0 10 10 So a 50 60 70 so
immunizations. The Public Health
Nurse,Wil VanDinter,organized and The top need for which residents first seek Initiatives and Partnerships:
operated seven public seasonal Influenza/ SSRS services continues to be affordable
Pneumonia clinics during the 2017/18 housing. Individuals have reached out The SSRS program has partnered with
season.Two clinics held at Watertown to SSRS at different levels of need. This the Watertown Public Library in offering
Senior Center were designated to ranges from needing help with rent to library office space for two evenings per
address the high risk elder population. facing evictions. As part of the needs month,so that SSRS could meet people in
Homebound,elderly,and disabled assessment,SSRS clinicians work with the community. This has been a successful
residents received flu shots via home visits individuals to see what they would be way to reach residents that may not be
by the Public Health Nurse and MRC eligible for,applying for different resources aware of the services we provide. These
volunteer nurses.In addition,fifteen such as Watertown Housing Authority,and office hours involve four 30-minute
clinics were hosted for first responders, if they are unable to sustain their current consultation appointments that residents
Public School staff,and at some of housing,SSRS clinicians work with them can sign up for through the library. The
Watertowns Individuals with Functional to navigate the complicated process of office hours typically fill each month,and
and Access Needs locations.Over 700 eviction and potentially needing access to even when there are available slots,the
doses of seasonal influenza vaccine were emergency shelters. SSRS clinicians are there for drop-ins.
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The SSRS clinicians continue to be Services to address the growing opioid Outreach,which was initiated by the City
active on the WA.TE.R.town Task crisis in Watertown. Input was provided of Waltham with the intent of modeling
Force for Substance Use Disorder,and by a dedicated group of task force the Plymouth County regional approach
have also partnered with the Watertown members including elected officials,Town to substance use disorder. Participating
Police and the Advocates Jail Diversion departments,physicians,service providers, communities include Belmont,Arlington,
clinician to follow up with individuals social service agencies,clergy,parents, Newton,Watertown,Waltham,Lexington
who have overdosed in the community. young people and individuals in recovery. and Weston. The primary objectives
Additionally,SSRS have partnered with The goals within the action plan include include:a monthly town by town
the Police Department to provide Narcan enhancing prevention and education informational night of opioid recovery
vouchers for residents in need of this activities on substance use disorder, resources,and collaborative outreach
opioid overdose reversal medication. supporting intervention strategies,and to overdose individuals and families to
enhancing treatment and recovery provide resources and support. Other
SSRS has worked closely with the support. Erasing the stigma of substance outreach included a presentation at the
Watertown Senior Center,ensuring that use disorder and approaching this issue High School Athletic Meeting to educate
there is open communication between with compassion and thoughtfulness are high school athletes on the potential
the services provided for all adults in key strategies. impacts of opioid pain medication and
Watertown. When individuals over 60 the potential for addiction following
years old are in need of case management sports injuries;support of the Candlelight
services SSRS facilitates connections Vigil at St.Patrick's Church sponsored by
between residents and the Watertown r Watertown Overcoming Addiction;and
Senior Center. Also,the SSRS program informational tables at Town Hall and
helps complete applications for residents AA- various fairs and events.
under 60 who want to apply for assistance
through the Town Emergency Fund.This The Task Force appreciates the support
assistance connects individuals with other of Town Council,the Town Manager
services that they may benefit from which ' and all of its partners for their efforts on
also helps reduce the need for financial substance use prevention. Thanks to Chief
assistance in the future. Michael Lawn and Lt.Dan Unsworth of
June Event at Taxiarchae Greek Church the Police Department for their support
To help residents prepare for winter and of and leadership on the Task Force,for
educate the community about the fuel In 2017,the Task Force continued with its supporting the Drug Take Back collection
assistance program,SSRS held a Winter efforts to provide education and support and Sharps collection at the Police Station,
Readiness event at the Watertown Public in the community by featuring several and for the provision of Jail Diversion
Library on October 25,2017. forums in various venues to reach a diverse Clinician services to connect residents
population: an event with Taxiarchae with services.
For the third year,we partnered with the Archangels Greek Church in June
Sacred Heart Church in Watertown for the featuring noted speakers on the science ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
holidays,and thanks to their generosity, of substance use disorder,substance use
were able to provide over forty families and recovery,and local and State statistics Inspection Program
with toys,books,coats,clothes,and gift and efforts to combat this disease;support
cards for the holiday season. The Knights of the Prescription Drug Take Back Day Led by Kristel Bennett,the Chief
of Columbus from Bedford,NIA also in October,and a Hidden in Plain Sight Environmental Health Officer,the
donated brand new youth winter coats. display to educate parents of teens and Environmental Health team of the
youth on substance use related objects. Health Department conducted numerous
Danielle DeMoss,LICSW, Social Services mandated inspections throughout the year
Resource Specialist according to local and state mandates.
These inspections include,but are not
W.A.T.E.R.town limited to,food establishments,mobile
(Watertown Access to Treatment, food vehicles,farmer's market vendors,
Education and Resources) — and temporary food events;housing;
Task Force on Substance Use Disorder indoor air quality at skating rinks;
ter town Q swimming pools and whirlpools;group
_n ENT —
The W.A.T.E.R.town homes;and hotels/motels. Wil van Dinter,
(Watertown Access to Public Health Nurse,provided oversight
Treatment,Education Information Table at June Event on Body Art and Tanning Establishments,
and Resources)Task as well as Recreational Day Camp for
Force on Substance Use Watertown also joined forces with the Children inspections.
Disorder was created in City of Waltham as part of a regional
2015 in response to a request from the collaborative,Metro Boston Project
Town Council Committee on Human
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Environmental Health Inspections:2017 In conjunction with inspectional work, Environmental Health Specialist,at least
the Health Department issues numerous eight years of experience in environmental
Housing Complaint Inspections 55 I permits. Before a permit can be issued, health,and much enthusiasm.
Nuisance Complaint Inspections 129 I the permit holder/applicant submits a
completed plan review application. The Household Hazardous Waste and Medical
Food Complaint Inspections 17 I Health Department reviews plans for all Waste Collection
Food Establishment Inspections 460 I new and renovated food establishments,
Mobile Food vehicle Inspections 50 I tanning establishments,body art Watertown residents disposed of various
Temporary Food Inspections 20 I establishments,swimming pools,and types of household hazardous waste,
Community Development and Planning including oil based paints,pesticides,
Farmer's Market Inspections 53 I projects. In 2017 the Health Department cleaning solvents and other materials,
Swimming Pool/whirlpool 67 reviewed 29 food establishment plan at the Minuteman Regional Household
Inspections review applications for new and renovated Products Facility(MRHPF)in Lexington.
Tobacco Establishment Inspections 35 I food establishments;two variance requests The facility operates one day per month
Tobacco Compliance Checks 52 I for equipment classification;and one from April through November,staffed on
Body Art Establishment Inspections 3 I swimming pool plan review application for each day by one of the eight participating
Recreational Camps for Children 11 new swimming pools. communities,and accepts a wide variety
Inspections of household hazardous waste. In 2017,
Tanning Establishment Inspections 2 Total Environmental Permits:2017 171 Watertown residents visited the facility
to dispose of household hazardous waste,
Hotel/Motel Inspections 2 I I Moderate Risk Food Establishments 133 I resulting in the collection of 136"full-car"
Indoor Air Quality Inspection 1 I I Low Risk Food Establishments 77 I loads.
Total Inspections 957 I I Farmer's Market Vendors 17
Another portion of the Health I Mobile Food Vehicles 20
Department's work involves complaint I Residential Kitchen 3
investigation including,but not limited I Temporary Food Events 231
to,solid waste,dust,odors,noise,
Tobacco&Nicotine Delivery Products -r
rodents,nuisances,food establishments, Establishments 35
s�
food-borne illnesses,tobacco,and I Body Art Establishments 2 I �,
housing. In 2017,the Health Department
responded to 212 complaints and issued Body Art Practitioners 3
45 administrative orders as a result of Swimming Pools/Whirlpools 22
violations noted during the complaint I Tanning Establishments 1 I i
investigations. Three of these complaints I Funeral Directors 15 I Household Hazardous Waste Collection
were heard before the Board of Health In Lexington,September 2017
and two of these complaints resulted in Hotels/Motels 2
filings at Waltham District Court and show I Recreational Camps for Children 5 I Public Health Nurse Wil van Dinter
cause hearings before the Clerk Magistrate. coordinated three Household Sharps
Three of the food service establishments Health Officer,Vivian Zeng,attended Collections in 2017 in the Administration
were called before the Board of Health a Hazardous Material Operations Building parking lot.A total of 59 residents
for administrative hearings for repeat training offered by FEMA through the brought needles,syringes,and lancets in
violations of the food code,the outcome Center for Domestic Preparedness. The sharps and puncture proof containers for
of these hearings were suspensions and Hazardous Materials Operations is a sanitary disposal conforming 105 CMR
further food service safety education. five-day course that provides responders 480.000. Eliminating these materials from
with the knowledge,skills,and abilities the municipal waste stream reduces the
necessary to analyze,plan,and implement potential for accidental needle sticks and
performance-defensive response blood borne pathogens.
r i actions for hazardous materials. Ms.
Zeng received the Hazardous Material In addition to the quarterly collections,
Operations certification. the Health Department maintained sharps
containers installed in several public
The Health Department is pleased buildings for the safe disposal of sharps.
to welcome Rajit Gupta to the
Environmental team. Mr.Gupta replaces A total of 275 pounds of sharps was
Pat Martin who accepted a promotion in collected from all sources.
4 a neighboring community,and brings to
the department a Master's degree in Public
Health Officers Vivian Zeng and Pat Martin Health,numerous credentials including
Test Air Quality at John A.Ryan Arena Registered Sanitarian and Registered
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Mosquito Control located at https://sudbury.ma.us/emmcp/ clinic in April as well as a spay/neuter/
provides residents with information on microchip clinic at Pet Haven Animal
Report of the East Middlesex Mosquito mosquitoes,control programs and related Hospital. The ACO also serves in the
Control Project topics. role of Animal Inspector and inspects
all chickens and their housing that have
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Brian Farless,EMMMCP permits within Watertown.
Project(EMMCP)conducts a program Superintendent
in Watertown consisting of mosquito
surveillance,larval mosquito control and Tobacco Control Program
public education.
The Health Department continued its
Abnormally low rainfall totals during tobacco compliance program to help
the past two years have resulted in lower reduce youth access to tobacco and
than average mammal biting mosquitoes nicotine delivery products through a
in 2017.The Massachusetts Department regional collaborative based in Brookline.
of Public Health(MDPH)determined In 2017 there were 37 tobacco retailers
that there was a moderate West Nile virus permitted by the Health Department,
(WNV)risk and a remote eastern equine which ranked Watertown as 4th out of 54
encephalitis(FEE)risk in Watertown communities in Middlesex County for Pet First Aid Seminar
during the 2017 season.There were two Youth Retail Tobacco Density,a measure
residents within the metropolitan Boston of the number of tobacco retailers per The ACO hosted Amy Newfield,CVT,
area who contracted WNV in 2017. 1,000 youth(under the age of 18). VTS from B1uePearl for a"Pet First Aid"
Compliance checks conducted by the seminar to educate pet owners on how
The EMMCP collaborated with the Brookline collaborative were conducted to assist their animals in emergency
Department of Public Health(MDPH)and with trained minors attempting to situations.The event attracted residents of
used specialized traps to check whether purchase tobacco products.The all ages and was a big hit.
Aedes albopictus,an urban nuisance unannounced compliance checks
mosquito species capable of transmitting resulted in one illegal sale to a minor.
a variety of mosquito borne viruses,was In the interest of enhancing the public
present in the area.Aedes albopictus has health protection of Watertown's youth
been found along the south coast of New and adult community,the Watertown
England every year since 2009.Although Board of Health held a public hearing on
not found in Watertown,they were found November 15,2017,to consider more
for the first time in the EMMCP district stringent restrictions on its"Regulation
during 2017. Regarding Smoking and the Sale and Use
of Tobacco Products." Proposed changes
The adult mosquito surveillance to the existing regulations include a ban on
program monitored mosquitoes from blunt wraps,implementation of minimum
five Watertown trap collections.Twelve pricing on single cigars,establishment of a Touch the Trucks Event
mosquito pools were sent to the MDPH 500 foot buffer around all schools on new
to be tested for WNV and EEE.All pools Tobacco Sales Permits,and a cap on the Ms.O'Reilly also participated in the
tested negative for EEE and in August, number of Tobacco Permits that will be Watertown Family Network's(WFN)
three pools tested positive for WNV. issued in Watertown. "Touch the Trucks"Event which serves
as an opportunity to educate the young
The larval mosquito control program residents and their parents on the function
relied on the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus, ANIMAL CONTROL of an animal control officer and the animal
which is classified by the Environmental control program.
Protection Agency as relatively non-toxic. Karen O'Reilly,the Animal Control Officer
Bacillus sphaericus was applied to 3,700 (ACO),responded to and investigated 550 The ACO continues to maintain the
catch basins to control Culex mosquito animal calls which included dog bites and Watertown Animal Control Facebook
larvae.Culex mosquitoes are considered their State mandated rabies quarantines, page to share relevant animal information
the primary vectors for WNV. aggressive animals,animal welfare/cruelty with Watertown residents as well as post
calls,nuisance barking complaints,sick/ information on lost or found pets.
The EMMCP's public education program is injured animals,lost/found pets,among
designed to develop awareness within the others. The Watertown Police Department The ACO has attended monthly court
public and the private sectors as to their handled an additional 168 animal service hearings at Waltham District Court for
roles in mosquito control. The Project calls independently. The ACO performed open animal cruelty cases and made sure
serves as a resource to residents,municipal the mandated kennel inspections for the all animals held in custody were properly
officials and the local media on mosquitoes licensed businesses in Watertown.The cared for.
and mosquito borne diseases.A web page Town hosted its annual rabies/microchip
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In 2017 the Health Department,through
the coordination of Public Health
71�■■�■ggo,■ Nounso■■■� �� ,'" Nurse,Wil Van Dinter, continued to
further develop the sections addressing
Individuals with Functional and Access
Needs in the EDS and Emergency Shelter
plans.The Health Department completed
the Centers for Communicable Disease
and Prevention's(CDC)Emergency
Preparedness deliverables for 2017 and
participated in statewide WebEOC
Dog recovered after one week on the lam and Health and Human Alert Network
Orphaned raccoon rescued and taken to (HHAN)drills.
The ACO serves on the Animal wildlife rehabilitator
Control Officer Subcommittee for the In partial fulfillment of the PHEP
Massachusetts Animal Fund which is deliverables,the Health Department
administered by the MA Department of coordinated an Emergency Drill with
Agriculture.She also acts as the liaison Watertown and Belmont Police,Fire,
for the Fund's spay/neuter initiative Health and Emergency personnel.
and obtained vouchers to spay/neuter Volunteers from the MRC assisted with
animals both homeless and belonging to role playing during the day long drill.
low income residents.The ACO works to
maintain professional relationships with
private kennels to house dogs. She works
with local rescues to find forever homes
for our animals.
The ACO attended several trainings
including Animal Rescue League's class
on the new animal law and Essex County Goose shot with blow dart
District Attorney's Search and Seizure for _ -
Animal Related Law,and also attended
the International Veterinary Forensics EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Science's Association's annual conference Northeastern Mass Law Enforcement
in NYC on her own time,which focused Watertown is one of twenty-seven cities Council Mobile Command Post at
on the collaboration between the NYPD and towns that comprise Region 4b of Emergency Drill
and veterinary and animal welfare the Massachusetts Department of Public
professionals. This relationship serves as Health(MDPH)emergency preparedness
a model for the nation. The ACO received district. There are fifteen statewide
her state mandated continuing education coalitions in all. Through Watertown's
credits from this conference. participation in Region 4b,Watertown
continuously improves on an emergency
The ACO remains enrolled in the preparedness plan that includes,but is not
University of Florida/ASPCAs Veterinary limited to,an Infectious Diseases Plan,
Forensics Master's program.The ACO Emergency Dispensing Site(EDS)Plan,
continued to lobbyfor new animal welfare
Animal Disaster Plan,Individuals with
laws and has worked to amend and update Functional and Access Needs,Radiological �ol
current legislation. Response Plan,Isolation and Quarantine _
Plan,a Risk Communication Plan,a
Continuity of Operation Plan(COOP),
and a Mutual Aid Agreement(MAA). In -
2017,the Health Department received -
a total of$8,769.57 in Public Health Emergency Preparedness Drill,
Emergency Preparedness(PHEP)grant August 2017
funding that funded primarily supplies
and programming,with EP mandates and The Watertown Health Department
deliverables being fulfilled with existing continues to recruit and train a volunteer
Health Department staffing. Medical Reserve Corps(MRC). In
2017 the MRC Region 4b offered CPR/
AED First Aid and Basic Life Support
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for healthcare provider classes for MRC TOTAL REVENUE RECEIVED IN 2017
volunteers. The Watertown Health Dept.
also hosted the tourniquet training"Stop I January $2,145.00 I
the Bleed"seminar for Watertown's MRC I February $2,345.00
volunteers presented by Boston Medical
Center's Trauma and Acute Care Surgery I March $ 1,660.00 I
Program Manager Joseph Blansfield MS, I April $2,094.00 I
NP,TCRN. I May $4,450.00 I
June $ 1,685.00
July $ 1,148.00
I August $555.00 I
I September $285.00 I
I October $ 1,745.00 I
November $18,935.00
December $21,570.00
Total $58,617.00
Tourniquet Training for MRC Volunteers, I
June 2017 Total Seasonal Influenza Reimbursement
$12,553.29
Total Emergency 4B Preparedness Grants
$6,842.61
Total Community Health Grants* $13,000.00
Total $ $91,012.90
*Detail on 2017 Grants:
Watertown Community Foundation $4,000
Marshall Home Fund $6,000
Lee Manillo-Hoarding Case Management $3,000
Total $13,000.00
Report Prepared by: Deborah M.Rosati,MS,RS,Director of Public Health;Kristel Bennett,MPA,Chief Environmental Health Officer;Wit vanDinter,MSN,RN,Public
Health Nurse;Karen O'Reilly,Animal Control Officer/Jr.Health Officer;and Marie Chiavelli,Head Clerk. Thanks to Health Officers Vivian Zeng,REHS and Rajit
Gupta,RS/REHS;Stephanie Venizelos,MS,Community Wellness Program Manager;Danielle DeMoss,LICSIN,Social Services Resource Specialist of Wayside Youth and
Family Support Network,Brian Farless,Superintendent,East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project;and Natalie Miller,Tobacco Control Specialist.
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COUNCIL ON AGING (CON
The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior nature,music,memory loss,dementia, grilled food favorites on the Senior
Center,located at 31 Marshall Street, Alzheimer's Disease,and personal safety. Center's outdoor deck while listening to
strives to provide a variety of programs In March,the Lunch and Learn Program live steel drum music.To encourage more
and support services to meet the needs of was introduced,offering a light lunch with participation outdoors,the Council on
Watertowns residents,age 60 and older. a special lecture presentation.Lunch and Aging received a$1,000 grant from the
The Council on Aging Board and the staff Learns continued monthly.Flowers with Marshall Home Fund to work with the
work together to advocate for the best Ernie featured the floral talents of class Watertown Schools'Garden Coordinator
possible outcomes to concerns facing leader Ernie Berardinelli,helping seniors to develop a flower and vegetable garden
seniors in Watertown and are committed to create seasonal wreaths and other flower at the Senior Center.In its first year of
to helping older adults age well in the arrangements.Groups continued to meet operation,the My Senior Center consumer
community. each week for coffee and conversation data management system registered and
and to play Bridge,Cribbage,Rummikub tracked program and event attendance for
The staff includes one full-time Director and Whist,and a men's Chess Club and a 566 seniors.
of Senior Services,one full-time Principal Canasta group were added to the offerings
Account Clerk,one part-time Program this year. Movies were shown on Thursday Volunteers
Coordinator,one part-time Case Worker, afternoons in the lounge.Special visits
one part-time Senior Shuttle Bus Driver were made by trained therapy dogs.The Throughout the year,seniors volunteered
and numerous volunteers.In addition, efforts of the Monday Morning Art Class, their time to assist with many activities
the Director of Senior Services provides led by local artist Dawn Scaltreto,were and events at the Senior Center.They
oversight to the Watertown Food Pantry's showcased in the Annual Senior Center helped to decorate for holiday parties,
part-time Food Pantry Coordinator and Art Show held in June. assisted the Watertown Family Network by
the Food Pantry volunteers.The Council filling hundreds of Easter eggs for a Spring
on Aging Board is comprised of nine The popular public safety mornings event at Brigham House Assisted Living,
Watertown residents,appointed to three- continued to be held twice a month shared in a storytime and Valentine-
year terms by the Town Manager.Esther by Chief Michael Lawn and Captain themed activity with the neighboring
Keaney joined the Council on Aging Ray Dupuis of the Watertown Police preschoolers of the Watertown Integrated
Board this year,filling the seat vacated by Department and were added to with a Preschool program,and helped the Senior
Genevieve(V.V.)Martin. monthly morning hosted by Captain Center staff label and sort the monthly
Ryan Nicholson of the Watertown Fire newsletters for distribution.Volunteers
Programs and Services Department.Both departments brought also helped to staff the Council on Aging
special guests and other Town Department table at Faire on the Square in September,
The Senior Center's Watertown Senior staff members to their morning sessions and coordinated efforts at the Senior
News was published monthly and included and discussed local happenings,public Center Yard Sale in May.Many seniors
information about programs and services safety,emergency medical services,fire also helped to answer the phones at the
at the Senior Center and a calendar of prevention,home and personal safety,and Senior Center and to register participants
events.Each month,the calendar outlined current events,and answered questions for Senior Center parties,and helped to
over 100 opportunities at the Senior from the participants. volunteer at the Watertown Food Pantry.
Center.The Watertown Senior News was
distributed through the mail by request, The Senior Center hosted the New The Knitting Group continued to volunteer
through the Town's Notify Me system Repertory Theatre's Page to Stage their talents to knit hats,sweaters and
online,reprinted in the Watertown workshop sessions for seniors,and seniors blankets for newborns of families in the
TAB and delivered for public pick up to were treated to the theatrical antics of the Watertown Family Network,and mittens,
Town Hall,the Watertown Free Public Delvena Theatre.Seniors welcomed the scarves,and helmet liners for service
Library,banks,churches,senior housing seasons with the annual Senior Center men and women through the Operation
residences,and to other local businesses Birthday Party in June,a Harvest Party American Soldier program.
and groups. in the fall,and a Holiday Celebration in
December.Each festive party was attended In April,the First Annual Volunteer
Fitness classes,such as Seated Strength by over 90 seniors and friends and Recognition Dinner was held at the Senior
and Balance,General Exercise,Yoga, included a special musical presentation Center.48 volunteers were celebrated
Chair Yoga,Tai Chi or Line Dancing by the Senior Center's choral group,The for their service to the Council on Aging
were offered each day.The Wednesday Mellowtones.This year saw the return and the Watertown Food Pantry.The
lectures included presentations on finance, of smaller celebrations of 60 people each evening included dinner,a slideshow,
art,culture,health,fraud and scams,tax for two Valentine's Day parties,a Saint and special remarks from guest speaker,
exemptions,green energy,medication Patrick's Day Potato Bake Luncheon,and Gayle Shattuck,Watertown's Director of
management,dental care,travel,history, a Summer BBQ where attendees enjoyed Personnel.
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Supportive Services groups that co-sponsored a community lower level of the Belmont-Watertown
forum in May at the Watertown Free United Methodist Church and open on
Information and referral,consultation, Public Library to discuss housing issues. Tuesdays from 10:00 until 11:30 in the
assistance,and access to supportive morning and on Thursdays from 4:00
services were facilitated daily by the Case Transportation until 6:00 in the evening,the Food Pantry
Worker and staff at the Senior Center. received new signage this year to make it
Whether a visitor or caller needed a ride The Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus, easier to find.
to a medical appointment,assistance with the Senior Center's 22-passenger bus,
taking the Senior Shuttle Bus,help with continued to make trips throughout 305 unique households were served each
navigating Social Security,completing Watertown picking up riders at their month this year with fresh vegetables and
applications for fuel assistance,housing, homes and transporting them to the fruits,canned soups,shelf-stable items,
or food stamps(SNAP),or in need of any Stop and Shop on Watertown Street frozen chicken and personal care items.
other emergency resource,the Senior on Tuesdays and the Stop and Shop 95 households were first-time visitors.The
Center staff was there to help.The Case on Pleasant Street on Fridays.Twice a Food Pantry received a$2,000 grant from
Worker often worked closely with the month,the Senior Shuttle made trips to the Watertown Community Foundation
Social Services Resource Specialists at the Watertown and Arsenal Malls and,as for the purchase of Target gift cards to
Wayside to assist with complex cases.The part of the Senior Center Trip Program, distribute to families with children at
Case Worker helped to develop a new to local destinations for lunches and tours home over the summer,and a$5,000 grant
English for Speakers of Other Languages such as Patriot Place,the museums in from Project Bread to purchase Stop and
Program(ESOL).With the assistance of Salem,the World War II Museum,and Shop gift cards for families to use at the
three senior volunteers,the group met Boston Duck Tours.The Senior Center's holidays.Numerous individuals,schools,
weekly to explore the English language Program Coordinator also planned trips church groups,service organizations and
through everyday life examples.The Case via coach bus to destinations to view fall companies donated time and items,and
Worker also helped to develop a Telephone foliage,to relive history on the Tall Ships made cash contributions in support of the
Reassurance Program for homebound in Boston,to celebrate the holiday season Food Pantry.The Food Pantry continued
seniors.Five personal assistive listening with a special tour of holiday lights,and to be supported by a long-standing group
devices were purchased for seniors to use to tour regional museums,theatres,and of volunteers.
at the Senior Center. restaurants.
Health services,provided by community Seniors used the Supplemental Respectfully submitted,
professionals,included monthly podiatry Transportation Program,funded in part
care and blood pressure screenings.A Flu by the Marshall Home Fund,to get to
Clinic was held in cooperation with the doctor's appointments in Watertown Anne-Marie Gagnon,MSW
Watertown Public Health Department. and neighboring communities.With the Director of Senior Services
The falls prevention program,A Matter of addition of a grant of Federal funding
Balance,was held over 8 weeks to educate from Springwell,seniors could expand
seniors about protecting themselves their taxi ride requests to include doctor's
against falls.Seniors had opportunities to appointments at medical centers in Boston.
meet with a Medicare health insurance
counselor through the SHINE(Serving The Friends of the Watertown Council
Health Information Needs of Everyone) on Aging made contributions to the
program each week,and an attorney from Supplemental Transportation Program,
MetroWest Legal Services held a legal and supported parties and other programs
clinic every other month at the Senior including The Mellowtones,Flowers with
Center.From February through April, Ernie,and Painting with Dawn.
volunteers from the AARP Tax Assistance
program visited the Senior Center 3 days Watertown Food Pantry
a week,helping low to moderate income
seniors complete their taxes.Senior Alfredo Bartolozzi retired in February after
Parking Permits,for free parking at meters serving as Coordinator of the Watertown
in Watertown's municipal parking lots, Food Pantry since 2010.Kathleen
were available for purchase at the Senior Cunningham was hired as the new Food
Center all year.In response to concerns Pantry Coordinator in June,bringing years
about affordable housing in Watertown, of experience in food services with the
the Council on Aging was one of many Newton Public Schools to the position.
Town Departments and community Located at 80 Mount Auburn Street in the
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2017 Valentine Party Annual Senior Center Art Show
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Hot Coffee!with Captain Ryan Nicholson of the Senior Center Summer BBQ
Watertown Fire Department
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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Organization to professionals in the field in regards to activities,meetings and special events can
"best practice"and have some fun. be found in the"Recreation and Town
The mission of the Watertown Recreation In 2017,the keynote speaker was Sargent Calendar"section of the website.
Department is to provide the citizens John MacLellan of the Watertown Police
of the Town of Watertown with a wide Department. The Town's"Notify Me"feature is used on
range of recreational,leisure and seasonal a regular basis to disseminate information
activities for all age groups and abilities Sargent MacLellan presented an to our residents while social media
outstanding discussion on preparation contributes greatly to the communication
The Department of Recreation is fortunate and being ready for any opportunity or of News and Notes from the department.
and very grateful to the Town Manager situation. He was well received by our staff Facebook,Twitter and Instagram are an
and Town Council in their support and and we were all very appreciative of the integral part of our communication.
approval of a fourth full time professional time he spent with us.
staff member.Jim Coutoumas,was Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/
appointed as Recreation Supervisor and Department Initiatives,Expanded WatertownRecreationDepartment
began his tenure in October,2017.Jim has Services and Communication Twitter:@Watertownrec
already become a valuable and dependable Twitter:@Watsummerhoop
member of the staff and is well respected The Department of Recreation reviews its Instagram:watertownrecreation
in the community.Elvira Watson joined policies and procedures regularly in an Notify Me:www.watertown-ma.gov
us in November as the Head Clerk and effort to create a more effective,efficient
has brought organization and friendly and user friendly department for the The department offers"Open Forum"
customer service to the department. residents of Watertown and its full time, meetings on the first Tuesday of each
Ernie Thebado,Assistant Director and part time and seasonal employees. month. This is an opportunity for
Peter Centola,Director have been full the department to share and receive
time in their positions for 9 and 8 years The department was approved to host information from the community on a
respectively. a separate website which will create a regular basis.
more dynamic,functional and ascetically
In addition,to our four full time salaried pleasing site,which will improve In order to improve the process of
employees,the department utilizes communication with our residents.The registration,tracking and communicating
approximately 20 hourly part time staff website address is be www.recreation. to the participants of the activities as
throughout the academic year and hired watertown-ma.gov. well as improving the organization of the
102 seasonal staff for the summer program permit process for both field and picnic
in 2017. The main components of the website is and facilities,the department utilizes the PEAK
will be continue to be as stated below. registration and permitting software. With
Each year,the Recreation Department the ability to register for programs and
provides a mandatory Orientation The department utilizes the website's make payments with debit and credit cards
Program for all seasonal employees "Document Center"which corresponds or checks 24 hours a day,7 days a week,
immediately before the summer season. with these groups and all documents this online program accounted for 43%of
It is an opportunity to review policies pertaining to program information, this year's registrations.
procedures and expectations,reconnect permits and employment forms are
with and meet fellow staff members,listen included in the appropriate folders. All
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New Initiatives and Special Events L -` ter' - -- Programming Opportunities
The Recreation Department enjoyed a Qf?D91 New programming opportunities continue
year of cooperation and collaboration to be researched,created and evaluated
with several entities during 2017 for on an ongoing basis to meet the needs
the enjoyment and education of many and requests of our constituents. We
segments of our residents. are careful not to duplicate efforts by the
school department and other youth and
Watertown and Belmont have colaborated adult organizations such as Watertown
for close to 40 years on an informal basis �I Boys and Girls Club and Watertown
to offer special needs programing for " = Tp, Senior Center.The objective is to add
adults from the Belmont,Watertown, programming that will complement and
Newton and Waltham area. In 2017, support other recreational providers while
Belmont and Watertown formalized this making sure all reasonable recreational
realationship by contractual agreement to program requests are met.
form the Belmont-Watertown S.P.O.R.T. a
Program.
Some of the major events in which
the recreation department offered or
particpated in included a Kayak Event, Lil'Monster Mash,Commanders Mansion
July 4th Celebration,Lil Moster Mash, -
Memorial Day Parade,Movie Nights,Trip
Week(Southwick Zoo),to name a few.
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Flag Football Program,Victory Turf
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Recreation Truck,Memorial Day Parade
Little Shooters Program,Hosmer School
Some of our most popular and well
Kayak Event,Charles River attended programs are included in this
summary:
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Pequossette Summer Program,Summer
and Fall Tennis,Adult Tennis,Adult Yoga,
Summer Parks Program,Flag Football,All
Sports,Junior All Sports,Junior Creative
Crafts,Super Saturdays,Floor Hockey,
Movie Night,552 Main Street Park Little Shooters,Blue Belles Baton,Vacation
Programs,Friday Night fun and game
night,Community Sports and Games,
— Wachusett Ski and Board Program,The
Show Must Go On,Adult Summer Men's
_ Basketball,Belmont S.PO.R.T,Pre-
Kindergarten Indoor/Outdoor Sports,
Wrestling,and Men's Basketball Open
.. Gym.
July 4"Celebration, Our most well attended program is our
Victory Field Complex Trip Week,Southwick Zoo Pequossette Summer Program,which
celebrated its 49th year. Pequossette offers
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children;grades K to 8"'grade a fun filled
day camp experience for 8 weeks during
the summer and averaged approximately
222 participants per week in 2017.
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Cops and Rec Volleyball,Casey Park Rink
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Wachussett Ski and Board Program
Cops and Rec Volleyball,Watertown
Middle School
In 2017,the Watertown Recreation `
r - Department continued its partnership
with the Launch Trampoline Park to offer '`I
reasonably priced access to this facility
during the fall,winter and spring
seasons.
t` We also continued our relationship with
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Artemis Yoga located in East Watertown.
Through this partnership,yoga classes Men'-,Summer Basketball League,
were offered to our residents in most age Saltonstall Park
groups,including our most popular class
for our over 55 clientele. Our Belmont S.PO.R.T Program,which
services our special needs residents as
Pequossette Tribes enjoying some special Special thanks to the Watertown Boys and well as the surrounding communities,
time in Big Bear Plaza and at O'Connell Park Girls Club and Director Renee Guadette continues to be well received by the special
for collaborating with the department needs community.
One of the more successful programs in several opportunities during the year,
was our Cops and Rec opportunities including the satellite location for our The department also offers tickets to
for middle school age participants. Pequossette program and the Club is the family events.Those offered this year
Activities included under this program home for our indoor PreK program. included:The Big Apple Circus,Harlem
were volleyball,yoga,dodge ball,flag Globetrotters,Disney on Ice,Ringling
football,futsol,street hockey and Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus,
basketball. Special thanks to Chief Lawn Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.
and the members of the Watertown Police
Department.
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Capital Improvements Revenues and Other Items The Watertown Recreation Department
would like to thank Town Departments
Some minor capital improvements Total revenues from programs and other for their assistance over the past year.
were completed this year.Those facility sources totaled$563,754 during the 2017 Without their help and that of our fine
improvements included:Batting tunnel calendar year. The income and the permit citizens,we would not be able to provide
at Lowell Park and the Electrical Control revenue from the rental of fields,courts the multitude of quality recreational
Box Renovation at Casey,Filippello and and picnic tables and grills from the other programs that we offer to the community.
Saltonstall Parks. These boxes control the parks was$77,295,which is included
field and court lighting at these facilities. in the above figure. These monies were We would also like to thank the Town
used to fund many of the department's Council and Town Manager Michael
The department is hopeful that several programs and events.The income from J.Driscoll for their support of the
much needed renovation projects will permits at Arsenal Park totaled$32,137 department's many endeavors.
be considered in 2018. These include and this money goes directly into the
Filippello Park(Grove Street entrance), general fund. Respectfully Submitted,
Victory Track,Field and Court
Renovation,Casey Park(Baseball side), The department worked with many Peter Centola,
Moxley Park and field lighting replacement groups and individuals to arrange for field, Director of Recreation
at Filippello Park. court and picnic facility use during 2017.
Approximately 779 permits were issued
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to the many groups,organizations and
families that applied.
Major users of the athletic fields were
the Watertown School Department and
Watertown Youth Sports Organization.
In addition to using the beautiful picnics
areas at Arsenal Park and Filippello
Park,multiple church groups,civic
organizations,businesses and residents
also use the athletic fields,basketball,
hockey and tennis courts.
Lowell Park Batting Tunnel
Casey Park
Electrical Box,Field/Court Lighting
Control Improvements
O'Connell Park
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WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Director: Programming The second season of Girls Who Code
Leone Cole (GWC)program wrapped up in May
with twelve girls and two volunteer
Library Trustees: Total instructors participating. The girls and the
Tim Tracy,Chair Programs Attendance instructors met for seven months. GWC
Penelope Peoples,Vice Chair Children's 515 16951 I is a national initiative to encourage girls
Raya Stern,Treasurer to enter the computer and technology
Carol Tierney,Secretary Teen 170 2495 fields,fields where females are greatly
Shep Ferguson,Trustee underrepresented.The girls showed
Leanne Hammonds,Trustee Adult 283 7501 off their final project at graduation,a
Project collaborative project that focused on
Collection Development and Literacy 1086 16679 gender issues.This year the participants
Maintenance — worked in html,CSS,SQL and Python
Grand Total 2054 43626 programming languages.
The Teen Department added seven genre
booklists to the website to add an online Highlights
reader's advisory service for teens.One
in particular called"Welcome to the Teen
Room"was created especially for parents a
who have kids that are transitioning to the _
department from Children's.
erieme �Ae"
We made changes to our subscriptions to
online databases. Most notably,Universal _
Class was replaced with Lynda.com,and i
Gale Legal Reference Forms with NuWav A n A—i—f,p �� ►„�
Legal Documents. Proquest National
Newspapers-a very expensive and In the Gallery:
little-used resource-has been replaced An American Experience The Solar Eclipse Viewing Party was
with a subscription to The Boston Globe by Khabeer Sultan phenomenally popular.It brought our
Historical.Beginning November 1st,we community together to watch science
were pleased to introduce streaming films One Book,One Watertown events demonstrations,make crafty pinhole
via a new app called Kanopy. featuring Yaa Gyasi's debut novel viewers,eat moon pies and sun chips,
Homegoing,included a book discussion, and,of course,watch the moon partially
Both Children's and Teen Department now documentaries,speakers,gallery exhibits, obscure the sun.
circulate Nintendo Switch games.Switch and an inspiring multi-generational drum
games are the newest handheld console circle with Otha Day! We had over 100
games available on the market.Playstation copies of the book in circulation(including
3 video games were withdrawn from large print,audio,and ebook versions),
the Adult collection to make room for a and the book was checked out 582 times
significant assortment of XBOX One titles. with 135 renewals during that period. We
are thrilled at how many of our patrons
21,074 items were added to the collection joined us in reading this remarkable book.
Music Print Video :.
Audiobooks Movies CDs Books Games
Adult 577 651 337 5952 37
Puppy Gwen was a fan favorite
Children's 58 458 39 6643 2 at Barn Babies.
Teen 57 348 0 2096 300 In November the popular program
Barn Babies returned. Barn Babies is a
baby farm animal traveling petting zoo
that is the most wonderful day of the
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year. During 4 sessions Children's Staff and play time,videogame tournaments, resulted in the successful arrangement of
welcomed 207 patrons to pet and hold a movie afternoon and creative writing. future presentations to social studies and
pig,puppies,kittens,bunnies,and chicks. English teachers and preparations for a
The Project Literacy 30th Anniversary high school-wide library card drive.
Event took place on Sunday,April 301"
We had many students and teachers speak Teen staff worked with students from the
as well as speakers from the community vocational program at the Perkins School
such as the Town Council President Mark to train them in how to stamp and mark
Sideris,and State Representative Jonathan books that have been withdrawn.
Hecht. Project Literacy is one of the
oldest ESOL library based programs in the Over three Friday afternoons in December,
Boston area. Hatch hosted after school programs for 54
fourth and fifth graders from the Lowell,
Hosmer,and Cunniff Schools through
Watertown Community Education.
Students and their chaperones enjoyed
projects from block printing custom fabric
to cardboard construction,to taking apart
electronics and building circuits with Little
III-: Bits.
Community
The Adult Department continued to
Kicking off Children's Summer Reading work with the Watertown Social Services
with the Yo-Yo People Resource Specialist to maintain drop-in
office hours in the library to bring the
Summer Reading As always,the Teen department supports availability of these services to a broader
343 children signed up to read with the middle and high school's efforts in audience.
our library. The Children's Department providing summer reading resources
held 104 programs with 3966 people in for their students.An example of this is
attendance over 9 weeks. The surprise the Library's acquisition of eighty copies
hit summer program was Dance Party. of The Fourteenth Goldfish,the middle
Held weekly on Wednesday mornings, school's one book,one school selection.
Children's Librarian Kathleen Brennan
led toddlers and caregivers in this popular Outreach and Community
dance program. In August,a bubble Collaboration
machine was added to help match the
enthusiasm from the crowd.Summer Watertown Schools
Reading wrapped up with a Lawn Party Afterschool students from Lowell School
at Saltonstall Field complete with a DJ,a visited the library in January and February
bounce house and popsicles. for a series of LEGO WeDo Robotics
In the first three months of 2017,
Summer reading in the Adult Department sessions. Project Literacy held three Community
Dinners in conjunction with three local
included a welcome assortment of fantastic The Teen Department worked with the organizations. This event consists of a
reading lists themed around Building a Middle School's librarian and English potluck party between our evening classes
Better World. The staff had a wonderful department to conduct a library card drive. and interested members of the community
time selecting the reading lists,and our A total of 106 students were issued new for conversation,good food and often
patrons swarmed to read them! cards.The Teen department also hosted
son One of our classes met with the
The theme for teens was"Level Up!" the seventh grade classes from the Middle Sister City Organization,another with the
Teens challenged themselves to read a School in September.One hundred and First Parish Church and a third with the
certain number of pages or hours.There fifty kids came to the Library to listen to World in Watertown.These events are very
were incentives at the various levels-small booktalks which helped them select their much enjoyed by our students,and give
prizes,raffle tickets and free books in their independent reading for the beginning of them a chance to practice their English
quest to get the grand prizes of gift cards/ the school year. skills and interact with other members of
certificates.Over 90 teens participated
!The other activities during the Watertown community.
in Level U
p• g During the year there was a great deal of
this time period included make your own collaboration between the Library and Children's Librarian Kathleen Brennan
fidget spinner,a freestyle architecture the high school focusing on the digital visited the Midwives at Mt.Auburn
challenge,a pizza tasting contest,Minute resources that are of interest to students Hospital new moms support group to
to Win It games,board game instruction and teachers through the WFPL.This has promote library services.
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Digital Services Librarian Brita Zitin made The Teen department developed a new, explore the displays(one on each floor)
a guest appearance on an episode of Inside collaborative relationship with the throughout the day.Brita Zitin and
Watertown with Charlie Breitrose and Paul Watertown Youth Coalition(WYC). Brittany Byrd received the Watertown
Airasian on Watertown Cable(WCA-TV) The WYC's mission is to enhance the Historical Commission's 2017 Richard E.
to promote the library's digital offerings. abilities of children,teens,parents and Mastrangelo Memorial Award for their
In that same episode,Liz Helfer promoted the community to increase healthy work on the digital displays.
Hatch. decision-making and decrease unhealthy
risky behaviors.The WYC and the Teen The Teen Mac has been moved out onto
The Adult Department collaborated with department co-hosted a showing of the floor and the Digital Media Lab has
the Armenian International Women's the documentary Screenagers.The film been converted to a much-needed study
Association to present the Panel on discusses the effect of screen time on room.The Mac has become a workstation
Stopping Violence Against Women in adolescents.We had 225 patrons at the for teen patrons to do homework and use
October,and with The PAIR Project of event. newly installed desktop publishing,video
Boston to produce the Know Your Rights game making and animation/cartoon/
seminar in November. Innovation illustration software.
On June 1st,Lynda.com became available
A group of about 40 students from to all Watertown residents via the library. Project Literacy developed its first ever
Watertown Public School Summer English In order to promote this new and valuable Test of English as a Foreign Language
Language Learning class visited the addition to the library's online resources, (TOEFL)prep course which will begin in
children's room for programs weekly from the Adult Department hosted a 2-day January.
July 13 to August 10. Lynda Launch party in the library lobby,
followed by a couple of"Getting to Know Professional Development
Lynda"classes to help get patrons signed
up and acclimated. Lynda.com is off to The Adult Department ran two staff
a great start and promises to be a very trainings on three of our electronic
popular addition to the library's offerings. resources: Overdrive,Axis 360 and
Hoopla.
A t-coil hearing loop
was installed in the Reference Librarian Stephanie Frueh
Watertown Savings attended an all-day conference Libraries in
-t. Bank Room.This a Post-Truth World on 1/26.
technology allows any
person with a t-coil All staff attended refresher trainings on
The fourth annual Watertown Free PublicPM enabled hearing aid to
Hearing Loop g policies and procedures in September.
Library Book It and Run!5K fundraiser Switch hearing aid to r-coil have audio directly
was on Saturday,September 9"'. We had transmitted to their hearing aid.For those Kathleen Brennan attended Post-Election,
212 participants,the majority of which without t-coil aids,two portable amplifiers post-Truth:Beyond`Fake News'to Media
were Watertown residents. Men's first place are available at the circulation desk.This Literacy,a one day conference at Phillips
went to Jason Dunklee 17:58,and Women's project was partially funded by the Academy about the role of libraries in
first place went to Kyle Feldman 19:24. Watertown Commission on Disability. media literacy. She shared articles and
This year's race was sponsored by Polar
information from the conference with
Beverages and Iggy's Bread of the World.
T Children's staff. Emily Miranda attended
This race is possible with support from
t Power Up:A Conference in Leadership for
he Watertown Police Department and the
Youth Services Managers and Staff at the
Watertown Department of Public Works.
School of Library and Information Studies
�.,�•�.�, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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which provided tips for working in a
multigenerational workplace,and the
Benefits of Finding your Programming
Style,about balancing the needs of the
library's community with staff interests
The Digital Services Librarian,Brita Zitin, and strengths.
worked with the Historical Society of
Watertown and the Watertown Savings Teen Supervisor Carey Conkey attended
Bank to produce an interactive display four webinars,two on Project Outcome,an
showcasing famous Watertown residents initiative of the Public Library Association.
as a direct learning extension for the Project Outcome is a new and innovative
banners that went up around town last way to measure the success of library
summer. Patrons young and old stop to service. The other webinar was on teen
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psychology and how it affects library service. Facilities
New carpet and vinyl flooring was installed throughout the
All staff participated in an all day anti-bias awareness program building.Installation of new flooring was completed in early April
led by Stella Panzarella and Stacy Collins of the Anti-Racism after a two day closure. Combined with the new paint the job the
Collaborative. library looks fresh and clean.
Reference Librarian Aimee Lambert attended the American Glass doors were installed on the cafe entrance to help alleviate
Library Association Annual Conference and Convention in June, the flow of noise during busy hours.
and brought back many inspirational ideas to share with the rest
of the Department. Staging
Philippa Biggers began as Project Literacy Director in January.
Children's Librarian Kathleen Brennan attended the Play Your Emanuel DePina began as fulltime custodian in January.
Way to Literacy workshop in Northampton with Betsy Diamant A new fulltime position was created(Hatch Coordinator)to run
Cohen.Children's Librarian Kazia Berkley-Cramer attended operations at Hatch.Liz Helfer was selected and began at the end
Talking Social Justice in Massachusetts Libraries:Diversity to of the July.
Equity in Devens with April Hathcock. Kazia Berkley-Cramer
presented at the Children's Literature Association at their Hatch
annual conference. The presentation was titled"Our Monsters, In January we learned that we would need to vacate the current
Ourselves:Anxiety,(Child)Monstrosity,and the Child-as-Future" space at the Arsenal Project by July 30.In late spring,we found
and was included in the segment on Monsters and Mayhem. a new home at the Residence at Watertown Square located at 20
Summer St.Similar to the arrangement with the Arsenal Project,
Adult Supervisor Jill Clements attended a Webinar by the State this retail space is licensed to us rent free through the generosity
Law Library on legal information resources in July. of The Residence.
Brita Zitin attended the Digital Directions Conference in Seattle
in August. The Grand Re-opening celebration took place on Sunday,October
1 and shortly after in November,Hatch further extended open
Children's Supervisor Emily Miranda attended a one day hours to include mornings on Monday,Wednesdays,and Fridays.
conference at the USS Constitution Museum called Fun for All
Ages. She brought back and shared with staff Diversity Informed Financial
Mental Health Tenets,which could easily be modified for all staff The Building Committee approved a total of$27,236 throughout
use. the year for various programs initiatives including children's
a replacement AWE computer station for the children's room,
Emily Miranda attended the webinar The Power of Libraries Hatch supplies,a circulation GoPro camera and telescope,and the
to Foster Inclusive Civic Engagement from the National Civic WFPL 5K.
League.She also followed up with the Global Family Research
Project,formerly the Harvard Family Research Project,about The Watertown Commission on Disability granted$2,500 for the
design planning and programming at our library,which was library to install a t-coil hearing loop in the Watertown Savings
included in PLAs Ideabook. Bank Room.
Many staff members attended Narcan and First Aid training in Hatch was awarded a$2,500 grant from the Watertown
November and December. Community Foundations to provide public training on
equipment.
Assistant Director Caitlin Browne attended an MLA workshop on
Diversity Essentials at Wheelock College in December. Project Literacy received$7,000 from the Marshal Home Fund,
$4,500 from the Watertown Community Foundation and$10,000
Maureen Liberatore and Stephanie Scrapchansky from the from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation,a competitive
Circulation department attended a customer service workshop at grant we were honored to receive.For the first year ever,one of
the Newton Free Library in November.They returned with a lot our students,Rasha Obyat,applied for a$1000 scholarship to go
of great thoughts to share with the rest of the department about towards college tuition.We are happy to report that the student
how libraries can use customer service tactics from places like from Jordan was awarded the scholarship and will be recognized
Nordstrom and Shake Shack to make our patrons'experiences by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh in August.
better than ever.
The Town Council approved additional funding to provide a
In early December Project Literacy Director Philippa Biggers full time Hatch Coordinator at$52,523 as well as an additional
presented an Online Resources Presentation where she reviewed $38,320 a year to the Project Literacy budget so that the program
about 10 websites for Project Literacy teachers.Digital Services does not have to be dependent on grants.
Librarian,Brita Zitin,came and spoke to the group about Mango
Language database. We are grateful to the entire community for their continuing
support of the library.
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VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Departmental Overview from service-related disabilities,or certain around Watertown(memorial parks,veteran's
veterans who were being paid 100%disability squares,streets named after veterans,etc).
The Watertown Veterans'Services Department compensation at time of death.
offers assistance to veterans and their
dependents in all Federal and State benefits and Death Pension
services. Certain low-income surviving spouses and
children of deceased wartime veterans maybe
Financial and Medical Assistance Available entitled to receive a Death Pension from the
U.S.Department of Veterans'Affairs.
Chapter 115 Public Assistance
Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Education Benefits
laws(M.G.L.c.115),the Commonwealth
provides a uniform program of financial and Various education benefits are available to
medical assistance for indigent veterans and Veterans through the U.S.Department of
their dependents. Qualifying veterans and Veterans Affairs,as well as programs specific
their dependents receive necessary financial to Massachusetts. Navigation through First Annual Flag Day Ceremony was held on
assistance for food,shelter,clothing,housing appropriate benefits and school searches can June 14"`,2017. Watertown resident and Korean
supplies,and medical care. be coordinated in the Watertown Veterans' War Veteran,Gordon Brown played TAPS
Services Department. during the ceremony
Pensions
Low-income wartime Veterans may be eligible Burial Benefits
to receive a pension from the U.S.Department
of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility is income based, Headstones and Markers
and Veterans must be 65 years of age or older or Applications are available to receive
be totally and permanently disabled. Government issued headstones and markers to
eligible Veterans through The U.S.Department
VA Boston Health Care Svstem of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans can receive health care services '
from a number of local VA Medical Facilities. Reimbursement for Burial Expenses
Applications are filled out and sent to the Eligible Veterans maybe entitled to
desired facility's eligibility office. Inpatient, reimbursement of up to$2000 towards
outpatient,dental,pharmacy,prosthetic, expenses for funeral and burial expenses. Watertown families celebrated the 2017
women's health services and many others Memorial Day Parade.
can be received through the VA Health Care Additional Programs
System. Flag Day
Information regarding all State and Federal Watertown Veterans'Services along with the
Disabilitv Compensation Programs related to Veterans can be sought Watertown Veteran's Organizations held its
The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs offers through the Watertown Veterans'Services first annual Flag Day event at the Ridgelawn
a tax free benefit to Veterans who currently Department. Massachusetts is at the forefront Cemetery in Watertown. This event drew many
have a disability that is the result of an injury, of veterans'benefits and offers a vast array residents including Boy Scouts,veterans,local
disease,or an event in military service. of veterans'benefits such as tax exemptions, politicians,families,and friends.
Applications and guidance are offered in the education programs,bonuses and annuities,
Watertown Veterans'Services Department for employment opportunities,and housing Veterans Dav
those who are eligible. options. Applications are available for VA A breakfast and ceremony were held on
programs such as Home Loans,Vocational Saturday,November 11,2017 at 11:OOam at the
Aid and Attendance&Housebound Benefits Rehabilitation and Employment,and Life Private Charles J Shutt Detachment,Marine
In some cases,a Veteran or surviving spouse Insurance. Corps League,on Mount Auburn Street. A
requires the aid of another person in order to Salute to Veterans Concert was held that evening
perform his or hers activities of daily living,and/ Recent Events at the Watertown Middle School attracting over
or are housebound due their medical condition. 100 people from the community.The concert
The U.S.Department of Veteran Affairs may Memorial Dav 2017 was orchestrated by WatertowiA own Don
issue an additional payment for those who meet In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day Pentelton and The Hal McIntyre Band.
set criteria. The benefit is contingent upon 2017,grave flags were available for Watertown
eligibility of the basic pension benefit. residents free of charge for deceased veterans. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dav
Flags were ready for pick-up in the Watertown On December 7,2017 at 12:OOpm,The
Dependents'and Survivors Benefits Veterans'Office. Watertown veterans made Watertown Veterans'Services Department and
their traditional school visitations at all the Watertown Veterans'Organizations held a
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Watertown Public Schools. All Watertown brief observance to honor all those who died
The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans organizations worked together in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7,
may issue monetary benefits to survivors of to place flags at veterans'graves in town 1941. This was the 76th Anniversary of the
service members who died on active duty,died cemeteries,and wreaths at fifty five locations attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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JOH N A. RYAN ARENA
The John A.Ryan Arena,also known in hockey circles as the JAR, A continued tradition is the support of the Pennies for Patients
located at 1 Paramount Place,is the municipal ice skating arena fundraiser,organized by the Watertown Middle School students.
for the Town of Watertown. The facility provides many ice hockey Under the leadership of Ellen Fitanides,the fundraiser organized
and skating programs to its residents. The Arena is the proud by the Watertown Middle School students,continues to be a
home of the Watertown Boys and Girls High School Raiders ice success.
hockey teams. It is also the home of Watertown Youth Hockey
and the Lady Raiders Girls Youth Hockey programs. For the fourth consecutive season,the JAR is host to the Keefe
Cup,with all benefits going to the Keefe Foundation. The Keefe
The JAR has been the home of Bentley University since 1975. Foundation is named in memory of Watertown High School
With the addition of a new arena on campus opening in 2018,the graduate Kevin Keefe,whose life was cut short from the effect of
Fall of 2017 marked the start of their 42nd and final season at the ALS.
JAR. On behalf of the Town Administration,and all current and
past staff members,we thank you for the great memories. We The John A.Ryan Arena continues to focus on infrastructure and
wish you luck in your final season here and well-deserved best building upgrades. Improvements this year included operations
wishes with the new facility. and energy improvements. Continuing on the new door projects
started in 2016,we completed the replacement of all emergency
The Arena is also the home to the Newton South Boys and exit doors,as well as started to replace much needed interior
Newton North girls and boys high school ice hockey teams and doors. Upgrades and service workings on all boilers and heaters
the highly competitive Catholic Central JV League. This league have ensured performance and energy savings. New and highly
has participants from Arlington Catholic High School,Austin efficient lights in the parking lot and at all emergency exits doors
Prep School,Archbishop Williams High School,Bishop Guertin inside have continued the goal of making improvements that meet
High School,Burlington High School,Hingham High School, the Town's goals.
Lincoln-Sudbury High School,Reading Memorial High School,
St.John's Preparatory;St.John's Shrewsbury High School,St. The John A.Ryan Arena serves the Town of Watertown and its
Mary's High School and Waltham High School. The league plays surrounding communities by providing a top-notch and safe
its games on Sunday mornings during the high school winter facility. The Staff looks forward to serving the community and its
sports season. needs in the future.
Other local youth hockey groups that benefit from their programs The Ryan Arena could not operate without the co-operation of
using the John A.Ryan Arena are the Belmont Youth Hockey, so many people throughout the community. We would like to
Newton Youth Hockey,Waltham Youth Hockey Leagues and thank the Watertown Police Department,the Watertown Fire
the Boston Junior Eagles Youth Hockey program. The Arena Department,the Watertown School Department and especially
welcomes the Middlesex Girls Yankee Conference,which is the the Watertown Department of Public Works for all their
largest girls'ice hockey league in the area. The local New England assistance during the 2017 ice hockey season. Your assistance is
Pride and Wolverine Ice hockey recently started using the JAR to greatly appreciated.
supplement their ice in other area arenas.
The 2017 season was once again a very busy season at the John
Once again,the Arena is proud to host the Boston College Men's' A.Ryan Arena. With the vision to continue to provide the
Ice Hockey team of Hockey East at various times throughout the community with a first class facility,the staff looks forward to
season. The Eagles are coached by Watertown native Jerry York. serving all of its patrons in 2018.
The Arena continues to offer Public Skating on the weekends,
during the months of November through March. Respectfully Submitted,
Once again,the highlight of the season continues to be the
selection of a host site by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Daniel F.Brothers,Skating Rink Director
Athletic Association(MIAA)for high school state tournament ice John A.Ryan Arena
hockey games. The MIAA has once again shown the confidence
in the staff of the arena to host these highly competitive games.
We look forward to continued success and co-operation with the
MIAA in being a part of their tournaments for the years to come.
The John A.Ryan Arena continues to be committed to
community fundraising events,supporting several throughout
the year. On January 1,2017,the JAR was proud to continue its
support of the 7th annual New Year's Day Skate to benefit the
Watertown Food Pantry. Organized by Watertown High School
student Gabby Venezia,the event has become very popular with
all proceeds going to the Watertown Food Pantry.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
• The Department also worked with the Massachusetts
Department of Transportation(MassDot)to help facilitate
the final design of the Hosmer School Safe Routes to
School Project.This included and abutters meeting
February 16,2017.This project is slated to begin in the
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payroll,purchasing,invoicing,accounting,water and sewer
billing,commercial trash collection billing,cemetery records,
funding issues surrounding all construction contracts as well as
interfaces with state and federal agencies.
In 2017,The DPW Administration was involved in many different
types of projects including: Hosmer School Safe Routes to School Project
• On October 18,2017,the Department of Public Works
• The DPW and DCDP(Department of Community presented to the Public Works Subcommittee its annual
Development and Planning),selected Alta Planning and road program for 2018:Edgecliff Road,Westland Road,
Design to assist with the development of a Complete Woodleigh Road,Everett Avenue,Alden Street,Priest
Streets prioritization plan to be finalized in 2018.This Road,and Arden Road.The reconstruction of these roads
work was funded through a$50,000 grant from the States will include curbing,sidewalk,handicap ramps,and grass
Community Compact program. Once finalized,the Town strips.The work is scheduled to begin in the summer of
will be able to use the prioritization plan to apply for 2018.
infrastructure grants to begin implementing the plan.The
first meeting for this project was on December 14,2017. The Department of Public Works and the Department
of Community Development and Planning finalized the
• The DPW engaged consultants from VHS to initiate Complete Streets Policy which was adopted by the Town
a community engagement process to review possible Council at the May 9,2017 Town Council Meeting.
infrastructure improvements in Watertown Square.The
first meeting was held on October 30,2017 and had over • Construction also began on the 2017 Road Program
90+attendees. which included Hovey Street,Cushman Street,
Waltham Street,Knowles
• The DPW also continued its community engagement Road and Irma Avenue.
process for the Mount Auburn Corridor project which
P P J Additionally,the Department
included engaging Regina Villa and Associates for began construction on = �'
public outreach services.This process included the Edenfield Avenue which
introduction of a project website for community feedback was partially funded
and information: A-A wmountauburnstreet.com.The through a grant from the
Department also hosted several community meetings Massachusetts Department )
in 2017 for this project including a Joint Public Works of Environmental
Subcommitee/Bike Ped Advisory Committee meeting on Protection to fund various
June 19,2017 and a follow-up Public Works Subcommittee planning activities that "
meeting on November 20,2017.Additional meetings support identification and
to discuss impacts to Coolidge Square and MBTA bus implementation of green ''
operations were also scheduled for early 2018.The Mt. infrastructure and other
Auburn Street road project is based on the conceptual techniques to reduce non-
design approved by the Public Works Subcommittee in point source pollution and Edenfield Ave Green
March of 2011. improve water quality in Infrastructure
impaired waters.
• On September 14,2017,The Department hosted a
Mount Auburn Street green infrastructure in action meeting which reviewed
A Complete Streets Project the potential for the introduction of new methods for
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stormwater management in the community.Additionally, Highway
the Department of Public Works finalized its Stormwater The Highway Division is responsible for maintenance and repair
Regulations and the Department of Public Works also of approximately 72 miles of roadway and 144 miles of sidewalk,
coordinated the installation of a new rain garden at the as well as maintenance and repair of paved areas abutting or
intersection of Beacon Park and Arsenal Street. contained within Town facilities. In 2017,the Highway Division
also performed the following duties:
Personnel
With the assistance of the Personnel Department,the Department 0 Oversaw contracted services:crack sealing,line striping,
of Public Works welcomed Art Reed as Motor Equipment sidewalk repair,permanent patch,mill and overlay,etc.
Operator.
• Provided in house services:pothole repair,sidewalk repair,
Cemetery seed and loam,in-house welding,hauling of material,first
The Cemetery Division is responsible for maintenance of over line snow and ice response.
thirty acres of cemetery at three separate locations,sale of grave Reviewed street opening permits and provided inspections.
plots,preparation of graves,and oversight of funerals at Town
cemeteries.In 2017,the Division handled 130 burials and 21 Reviewed and inspected development projects
cremations and 37 graves were sold. The Cemetery Division • Oversaw winter storm response.
also hosted a Flag Day ceremony with the Veteran Services
Department. The Cemetery Division also continued the The Department also managed roadway improvements on
project of digitizing burial records which can be found at the Hovey Street,Cushman Street,Waltham Street,Knowles
Department's website wHwwatertowndpw.org Road Edenfield Avenue and Irma Avenue.
The Cemetery Division also completed the following Property/Buildings/Wire
improvement projects: Property/Buildings/Wire Divisions perform general maintenance
for the Town Hall,the Public Works Building,the two closed
• Level/grade/hydro seed lower road area libraries,the former police station,and various properties going
through the tax claim process.Property and Buildings also
• Removed old stone pillars on Copeland/Grandview maintains the Town's fire alarm system,which includes over 370
entrance fire alarm boxes and a network of aerial wiring. The Division also
• Installed new fencing/pedestrian gate along Copeland performs various Town electrical repairs and projects,including
the holiday tree lighting at Watertown Square. This Division is
Central Motors also responsible for the installation,maintenance and repair of
regulatory and non-regulatory traffic management signs.
The Property and Buildings Division continued the introduction
of street signs with the town seal and continued the conversion
of traffic signs to meet the new reflectivity standards. Property
® — and Buildings works jointly with the Treasurer's Office supporting
weights and measures and parking meter collection and repair.
Weights and measures consist of measurement and calibration
of commercial,fuel dispensing pumps and inspection and
calibration of commercial oil delivery trucks. Other components
calibrated and inspected consist of meat scales as well as taxi
meters.The Division is also responsible for the collection of coins
and repair of town wide parking meters.
New Highway Crew Truck(27)
In 2017,the Property and Buildings Division undertook a project
The Central Motors staff maintains and repairs vehicles for nine to drastically improve the wiring of the fire alarm network in
DPW Divisions as well as town inspection and administrative Town.In coordination with the Fire Department,new lines were
vehicles. Vehicles range from light pickup trucks to heavy dump run throughout town,new technologies were evaluated and
trucks and related construction equipment.Three staff members this project continues in 2018.Additionally,the Property and
in the Central Motors Division earned the Emergency Vehicle Buildings Division recruited for the Chief Electrician Position
Technician certification and the Division also worked closely with which was ultimately filled in early 2018.
other Departments including the Fire Department to assist with
in-house repairs.The Central Motors Division and the Highway Parks
Division have continued working together in updating the DPW The Parks division handles all maintenance needs at 88 acres
fleet as outlined in the Towris Capital Improvement Plan. of Town grounds,parks and recreational facilities consisting
of 12 baseball fields,seven soccer fields,one field hockey field,
Forestry one football field and two water parks,including picnic tables,
The Forestry Division handles the pruning and maintenance cookout grills and public rest rooms. The division interfaces with
of our urban forest. In 2017,the Division removed 108 street all groups using facilities,and accordingly marks playing grounds
trees and more than 200 trees were pruned/trimmed in various for all baseball,football,field hockey and soccer games played
locations throughout the town.Additionally 87 stumps were by high school,Recreation Department and youth groups in the
removed.The Division also chips take downs on location and spring and fall.The Parks Division also completed the following
Christmas trees placed curbside in January. improvements:
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• Bemis Little League field: Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement
• Strip sod Chauncy St.Replaced 300 ft.of 6"
• Remove old clay • Dartmouth St.Replaced 144 ft.of 8"
• Laser level
• Install new infield clay/mound Arden Road Replaced 425 ft.of 8"
• Sod infield/perimeter 0 Priest Rd-600 ft of 6"
• Filippello Park: Solid Waste
• Paint main pavilion @ water park(Tufts volunteers) In 2017,the Department of Public Works worked to renegotiate
a new contract with the Tow n's solid waste and recycling hauler
• Remove/replace 8(4x6's)on structure(rotted) Republic Services.As part of the new contract,Republic Services
• Repair/replace walkway,parking lot,pavilion lights moved from collection four days a week(Monday-Thursday)
to five days a week(Monday-Friday).In this regard,Republic
Water,Sewer and Drain Services and the Department of Public Works implemented a new
In 2017,the Water Department met the challenges of the collection map in December of 2017.
increasing reporting requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency(EPA),The Department of Environmental Highlights of the new contract include:
Protection(DEP),and Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
(MWRA)for drinking water,sanitary sewer and storm water. 0 Collection in Town from four days a week(M-TH)to five
The staff also performed the annual six week program of hydrant days a week(M-Fri)
and water main flushing,as well as weekly drinking water Seventeen weeks of yard waste collection which will now
quality sampling and leak detection. In addition,inspection and be collected on the normal collection day(versus on select
sampling of river outfalls for water quality of the Charles River Fridays)
were performed,as well as television inspection of sewer and
drain lines. 0 Three days a week of town barrel collection throughout
town(versus the previous two days a week).
The Water Division maintains 82 miles of water main ranging in • Cost savings for the Town over the previous contract
size from 2"to 16,9191 Water services,967 Fire Hydrants,3,200
gate valves,distributes an average of 2,580,000 million gallons of 0 A reduction in the cost for a second recycling toter from
water/day,and collects over 500 drinking water samples per year. $180 to$90
In 2017,over 700 nonresidential properties were surveyed for 0Trash and recycling collection for all town buildings and
cross connection control and the Division continues to survey schools.
additional properties as their use changes with development/
redevelopment.Additionally,over 1,000 tests are performed The Department of Public Works continued its mercury
annually on backflow prevention devises throughout town. collection program.Items accepted at the Department and at the
recycling center include thermostats,thermometers,button cell
The need for water main improvements was identified as part of batteries and mercury switches. Straight,circular,U-shaped and
the DPW's updated water system modeling,which was completed compact fluorescent bulbs are also acceptable items.Recycling
in March,2015.Following up on this project,the Department center operations are located on Green River Way off of Waltham
replaced water main,fire hydrants and water services on Mason Street Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The automated
Road,Bellevue Road,Westland Road,Woodleigh Road,Edgecliff collection program continues to operate successfully,increasing
Road,Hazel Street and Priest Road. volumes over those collected in the past.
The Sewer Division maintains 75 miles of sanitary sewer main AMINO,,
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• Cured in Place Pipe Linear Spot Repair:Madison Ave.,
Morrison Rd.,Warren St.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE personnel costs to improve and enhance emergency response planning,records
SERVICES our abilities to perform this service. This and communications,property and
grant was enhanced for this year because evidence handling,vehicular pursuits,
The calendar year of 2017 saw the seventh the department will be accepting 911 calls and holding facilities. Massachusetts is
full calendar year in our new police station. directly from cell phones. Currently,most one of 25 states to offer an accreditation
The department again thanks the citizens of police department's 911 cell phone calls process for the police profession.The
Watertown for this wonderful facility. go to the state police first and then are re- department is committed to maintaining
directed to individual communities. this accreditation status and having a
Our community room is the police successful reassessment in 2018.
department's main training room and The police department continued its
meeting room as it used almost daily. It also partnership with Advocates,our state The department is using our Meggitt
serves as our back-up emergency operation mandated health professional organization. Training Systems virtual firearms training
center&media press release area. It is also The department has a multi-year simulator system for all our officers.
popular for town meetings,Watertown Department of Mental Health grant to Monies were gifted to the department
community meetings,elections and related provide better services to our citizens who to enable this purchase. This law
training activities. The community room are experiencing a crisis due to mental enforcement virtual training simulation
was reserved in advance two hundred and health or substance abuse issues. The goal system effectively supports marksmanship
twenty-six times over the year. of this grant is to divert those persons and judgmental training needs of our
experiencing a mental health crisis from officers.The single screen configuration
— the criminal justice system to treatment includes both marksmanship training and
with mental health professionals. This video training modes to provide a multi-
grant allows us to have a mental health tiered training program.Marksmanship
professional work directly with our officers training ranges from basic to advanced.
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for 40 hours per week. The department will This type of judgmental training system
continue to diligently seeking additional enhances the understanding of shoot/don't
alternate funding avenues to continue and shoot situations,de-escalation practices
extend this valuable partnership. and the corresponding use of force
decision making process.
The police department also continues
to work very closely with Watertown's The system is capable of supporting
Police Department Community Room Wayside Multi-Service Center in order to training of multiple trainees
meet the needs of our juvenile citizens. simultaneously,using up to eight(8)
In 2017,The Governor's Highway&Safety We also are involving our patrol officers system-controlled weapons,during
Bureau granted the Watertown Police in their regional Crisis Intervention judgmental video training,thus allowing
Department a traffic enforcement grant to Training(CIT). CIT is an international them to engage in team training.During
fund several mobilizations,such as:Click standard for law enforcement training individual marksmanship training,the
It or Ticket,Drive Sober or Get Pulled specifically designed to increase awareness; system emulates a range-type training
Over,You Lose Road Respect,Impaired improve understanding and response to environment where each trainee may shoot
Driving,and Don't Text and Drive individuals impacted by psychiatric illness, a different exercise,and in accordance with
developmental disorders and co-occurring range safety/spacing guidelines,the system
The department applied in June 2017 to substance use disorders.This grant can support training of up to four(4)
the federal government to hire three police provides 5 CIT trainings a year until June trainees simultaneously.
officers through the nationally competitive 2019 and the department is committed to
COPS Hiring Program Grant. Out of the sending a minimum of ten percent of our The Department is maintaining our
Thirty Massachusetts department's which sworn officers to this 40 hour training. prescription drug disposal box in the lobby
applied only two were awarded this grant. of our station. This drop off box is available
The department was officially awarded to our residents 24 hours a day,365 days
The department received a State 911 full Accreditation in 2015 through the a year. In addition,the department also
Department Training Grant. This grant Massachusetts Police Accreditation participated in the DEAs 14th National
allows the department to send our public Commission. To achieve this status the Prescription Take-Back day in September.
safety dispatchers to mandatory and department had to meet three hundred The department disposed of 260.5 pounds
additional enhanced training.We also and twenty-two(322)of carefully of unwanted prescription drugs.
received a State 911 Incentive and Support selected standards which address critical
grant. This grant is used to purchase areas such as policy development, During 2016 the police department
dispatch support equipment or supplement use of force,training requirements, entered into a regional partnership with
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eight other police departments to create as we battle the national opioid drug community and the public.
a Regional Incident Stress Management epidemic causing so much distress in our
Team(CISM). After the Boston Marathon communities and families. The Detective Division has continued to
Bombing and Watertown capture work closely with other area departments,
incident a serious need was realized to During 2017,the department added including Federal agencies in the area
help officers prepare for and respond to emergency EPI-Pens for adults and of drugs,gaming,organized crime,
critical incidents with a focus on their juveniles. EPI-Pens are used for sexual assault,financial crimes and
psychological wellness and care. The emergency reactions to allergic events. firearms. Our detectives attend monthly
regional team was expanded by another 2 This equipment is carried in the patrol detective meetings where they exchange
departments during 2017. supervisor's vehicle. All department information with area detectives.These
vehicles carry Narcan for opioid overdoses. meetings have provided us with valuable
The department continued in its first full information on criminal activity in our
year as a member of the Critical Incident In 2017,our Records Department area and have enabled us to establish
Stress Management Team.The CISM team answered 1,834 public records requests for relationships with detectives and agents
serves as regional peer support officers various department records information. from various departments.The NEMLEC
to assist participating communities in Such information as police incident,arrest, task force detectives have set up an email
responding to major critical events and accident and statistical reports. system where information is shared
those officers who have been affected by on a daily basis.This tool has been
these incidents. Watertown Department SWORN PERSONNEL exceptional in identifying suspects. The
CISM team members responded to CHANGES - 2017 Watertown Police Department continues
nine callouts for services. Such services its association with COPLINK,an
as;death of an officer,homicide,fatal PROMOTIONS: None investigative tool,which gives us access
accidents and grief debriefs. from multiple data sources including
APPOINTMENTS: identification of previously unknown
In 2017,the department used extensively Meghan K.Murphy 10/13/2017 relationships.This has become an
two electric assist bicycles,to allow our John K.St.Onge invaluable resource for the Detective
officers to spend more time reaching out (reinstatement) 12/18/2017 Division.
to our community. The generous monies
were made available by the Watertown RETIREMENTS: Throughout the year,there was a
Police Foundation. This program was well Robert M.Kelly 02/28/2017 continued effort to scrutinize reported
received by members of the community crimes. This strategy revealed that many
and participating officers. This effort will RESIGNATIONS: None crimes that were reported were unfounded
continue with the recruitment of more or false and that many employees
participating officers and the acquisition of DECEASED: None committed reported commercial larcenies.
two new traditional bicycles to the fleet.
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL In 2017,the Detective Division
The department continues to participate in investigated/followed-up numerous
the Middlesex County Interagency Mutual CHANGES - 2017 cases,of these cases approximately 220
Aid Agreement.This agreement allows incidents were closed through criminal
the police officers of the communities who charges being sought(arrest,warrants,
have signed the agreement to exercise PROMOTIONS: None or summons),determining that the case
police powers in any other community was unfounded,closed after exhausting
who is also part of this agreement,with APPOINTMENTS: None all possible leads or at the victim/involved
some restrictions;mainly the police persons request.Several crimes were
officer must be on-duty at the time. All RETIREMENTS: None solved and criminal charges sought,the
violations of the law are covered under following cases are a sample of significant
the agreement,including motor vehicle RESIGNATIONS: None crimes resulting in criminal prosecution:
violations.Thus,a Watertown Police
Officer can enforce the laws of the DECEASED: None Investigation was conducted into
Commonwealth in any of the cities and the`Carlos'heroin and cocaine
towns within Middlesex County that sign DETECTIVE DIVISION distribution network.This particular
this agreement. heroin and cocaine distribution
The Detective Division is comprised of the network was very organized and
The department continued its Investigative Unit,Licensing Unit,Juvenile consisted of several layers of
hierarchy which operated in the
collaboration and partnership with Unit,Domestic Violence Unit,Drug Unit Middlesex County area,including
the Organized Crime Drug Task Force and the Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the Watertown,to distribute heroin
(OCDETF-Federal) and Suburban division investigated numerous crimes, and cocaine.The investigation
Middlesex County Drug Task Force initiated investigations,inspected licensed consisted with the majority of the
(Regional Municipal)Maintaining these premises and were involved in programs distribution taking place in the
partnerships are ever more important for juveniles,the elderly,the business Middlesex County area,specifically
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several locations within Watertown, I Waltham and Newton areas(approx APPLICATIONS: I Processed I Approved I Denied I Susp/Rev
15 locations).The heroin and cocain.e I Firearm Applications
distribution network,worked as a I License to Carry-CL A 139 139 0 0
courier/runner style business with
the users placing a call to a dispatch FID CL C 3 3 0 0
number and speaking to the boss I FID CL D 0 0 0 0
would then dispatch the courier/ I TOTAL 142 142 0 0
runner to the user's location.The
users would also contact the courier/ I Alcohol Applications
runner directly. As a result of this I One Day Permits 58 58 0 0
investigation detectives conducted I Sunday Closings 0 0 0 0
several controlled buys(8 total)into
this heroin and cocaine distribution I Special Closing Hours 2 2 0 0
network.This investigation was I TOTAL 60 60 0 0
based on physical surveillance, I Other Applications
electronic surveillance utilizing a
GPS tracking devices and cellular I Auctioneers Special 0 0 0 0
phone toll analysis. Because of this Block Party 16 16 0 0
investigation,80 grams of Fentanyl, I Constable 3 3 0 0
U.S.Currency and Treasury checks
were seized,as well as criminal I Entertainment 1 1 0 0
charges for those involved. I Fair/Carnival 7 7 0 0
• After receiving crime tips about I Hackney Carriage 34 34 0 0
possible drug activity in the west I Hackney Driver 90 80 10 0
end of Watertown,another narcotic I Ice Cream Drivers 5 5 0 0
investigation was conducted.This
particular investigation resulted Livery Drivers 12 12 0 0
in criminal charges as well as the I Livery Vehicles 18 18 0 0
seizure of fentanyl,cocaine and crack I Motorcycle Ride 1 1 0 0
cocaine.
Outdoor Concert 0 0 0 0
• After a six-month investigation, I peddler 6 6 0 0
which included controlled narcotic
purchases,the use of GPS tracking Raffle&Bazaar 12 12 0 0
devices,and other investigative I Road Race/Walk-A-Thon 8 8 0 0
methods,oxycodone pills,U.S. Solicitor 41 39 2 0
Currency and a firearm were seized,
as well as criminal charges sought for I Tag Day 0 0 0 0
the involved dealer. I Texas Hold'em 2 2 0 0
• Several other crimes involving I TOTAL 256 254 21 0
domestic violence and sex offenses
were investigated;however,we are LICENSING UNIT
prohibited by law from disclosing
information. In order to encourage cooperation proper identification.The success of these
between the Business owners of licensed operations is a result of the educational
The Detective Division also works closely establishments in the City and the efforts of this division directed towards
with our outside partners in the social Police Department,with the intent to the liquor establishments and the strong
services field to aid and assist people we detect possible violations of the laws and enforcement action by the Watertown
come in contact with or become aware of regulations governing licenses,members of Licensing Board.
that may be in need. Helping people with this unit conducted inspections of various The following is a report from the
addiction and/or other issues is a primary licensed establishments during both day Detective Licensing Division for the year
focus not only of the Detective Division and night time hours.Any irregularities of 2017 relative to license applications.
but the department as a whole. observed during these inspections were These applications were submitted for
investigated and appropriate action taken investigation and report.The applications
PERSONNEL CHANGES whenever deemed necessary. were generated by the Police Department
as well as submitted by the Town
The Detective Division did not have any In addition to their normal duties,the Manager's Office and the Watertown
personnel changes in 2017,however,the division also conducted alcohol-related Licensing Board. (Note:the totals are an
division is still working understaffed as we sweeps aimed at curtailing teenage estimate and may or may not reflect the
are still down one position due to budget involvement in such activity. Package final total numbers.)
constraints. stores,clubs,and restaurants were
monitored and youths questioned as to
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JUVENILE UNIT PROSECUTORS UNIT through Department of Mental Health
funding.
During the year 2017,this department The Prosecutor's Unit continues to work
encountered youths for various incidents. effectively with the Middlesex County SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AND
There were 206 reports generated that District Attorney's Office. The Prosecutor's COMMUNITY OUTREACH
involved juveniles with 12(+3)being Unit was involved in handling over 740
arrested and 21 (+8)juveniles summonsed cases in 2017. The 740 cases are tracked The School Resource Officers worked to
to court. from arraignment through adjudication. build relationships with students,parents
Most cases are seen 4-5 times over the and school staff.These Officers contributed
Due to personnel cuts in the division,we course of the year before adjudication. to a sense of security amongst the schools
currently do not have a detective solely This includes initial arrests,summonses while providing guidance to students,
assigned to juvenile issues. and clerk magistrate hearings and all parents and staff.They conducted sensitive
juvenile issues. The Prosecutor's office investigations,they worked proactively
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT also handles scheduling officers for district to divert youths from the criminal justice
court,superior court and juvenile court. system and they served as ombudsmen to
The Domestic Violence(DV)Unit was The Prosecutor's office also handles all needed services.
established in 1992 and investigates over evidence. This includes identifying,
200 cases a year. storing,tracking and working with the The School Resource Officers and Sergeant
Massachusetts State Police Lab for testing. assigned to the Community and Staff
The DV unit provides legal advice,support It is also responsible for the Town of Development Division regularly attended
and assistance to other agencies and Watertown Drug Take Back Program. Community Based Justice meetings. This
victims,with the emphasis being placed on meeting is a collaborative between school
the safety of the victim and prosecution of COMMUNITY AND STAFF personnel,public safety professionals,and
the abuser. DEVELOPMENT DIVISION social service providers to help identify
at-risk youths and provide them with
In 2017 the department investigated three DIVISION STAFFING positive alternatives to steer them away
hundred and twelve(312,-32)domestic from crime and violence,and work with
related incidents,which resulted in the In 2017,the Community and Staff the administration to assist in obtaining
arrest of eighty-two(82,-28)individuals. Development Division consisted of one necessary services for students.
This department also received and Lieutenant and one Sergeant overseeing
processed one hundred forty-three(143, The School Resource Officers served as
five sworn officers,one civilian contractor
-31)restraining orders during this year. and a volunteer civilian internship active members of the NEMLEC STARS
position. team.Officer Kerry Kelley continued as
The DV Officer monitors all domestic an Assistant Commander of this unit.The
related incidents and conducts follow- The School Resource Office Unit consists School Resource Officers developed and
ups and contacts victims and defendants of one Officer at the High School and one applied expertise in areas of addressing
when necessary. The DV Officer also Officer at the Middle School. school threats and providing much needed
attends round-table discussions at on services to students.
a monthly basis.These meetings are The Crime Analysis Unit consists of
with representatives from the District The Division uses surveys to measure
one full time Crime Analysis and Data
Attorney's Office,victim-witness advocates Integrity Officer. citizen's fear of crime and satisfaction
and domestic violence officers from with the Police Department. The survey
surrounding cities and towns.The DV The Information Technology Unit consists also gives citizens an opportunity to make
Officer also publishes a domestic"Hot recommendations on how the Department
of one full time System Administrator
Spots"list in the department's weekly position and one full time Technical can improve its quality of service. On
bulletin and through our e-mail system, Services Officer,which was unfilled a quarterly basis, 100 random surveys
which keeps officers updated with current are mailed to citizens who have had law
for the second half of 2017. Due to the
domestic related issues within the Town. pending retirement of the previous System enforcement contact with the Department.
Administrator,the CSD Division took over The Department continues to receive a
TRAINING supervision of the System Administrator Positive response to the survey.
position. The Technical Services Officer
Detectives attended numerous training filled the open System's Administrator The Division has continued oversight
courses throughout the year in specialized position;leaving the Technical Services of the Jail Diversion Program and the
i
areas of law enforcement. Detectives also Advocate's clinician position. The
Officer position vacant until new recruits
spoke to civic and public organizations on have completed their training in 2018. purpose of the clinician is to allow the
the topic of identity fraud,burglaries and Department to provide better services
crime prevention. The Jail Diversion Program/Clinician is to citizens who are experiencing a crisis
contracted to Advocates Inc.and staffed by due to mental health or substance use
a civilian clinician employed by Advocates disorder issues. The program focuses on
creating alternatives to arrest,or criminal
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charges for people whose criminal Narcan was successfully used by the police Department to coordinate a street hockey
behavior is directly due to mental illness department on 16 occasions to save the athletic league. The program was referred
or substance use disorder. In recent years, life of individuals suffering from opioid to as the Cops&Rec.Street Hockey
a significant effort has been exerted to overdoses. League. Games were held on Sunday
engage community members prior to a afternoons and hosted at Casey Park's
crisis stage. The Watertown Community Foundation outdoor skating rink,for an eight-week
issued the Department a$2000 grant to period. Watertown children ages eight
The Watertown Police Department joined support the Free Community Narcan through thirteen participated.
the Police Assisted Addiction Recovery Program for the third consecutive year.
Initiative.This organization provided the This program has enabled the Watertown The Division continued its collaboration
Department grant funding to support the Police Department to put a life-saving with the Recreation Department to hold
Jail Diversion Clinician role. Subsequently drug in the homes of individuals and two"Family Movie Night"events at the
overtime funds were made available for the families in need,at no cost. park to the rear of the Watertown Police
Clinician to be working on opioid related Department. The events were held in July
cases. Officers from the Community and Staff and August. A Disney movie was played
Development Division continue to assist at each event. With funding from the
Recognizing that Watertown,like most the Watertown Public School System Watertown Recreation Department and
other communities in the Commonwealth with their crisis management protocols. the Watertown Police Foundation;pizza,
experienced an increase in opioid Officers attend regular meetings with snow cones,popcorn and refreshments
overdoses in early 2015,the CSD Division School personnel to discuss procedures to were made available. Preceding each
played a significant role in establishing prevent and mitigate emergency situations movie,face painting,games and other
Watertown's task force W.A.T.E.R.town which could occur on school property, activities were organized for attendees.
(Watertown Access to Treatment The goal of this crisis management team is Each event drew approximately 300
Education and Resources). A collaborative to provide a safe environment for students people.
effort with several municipal agencies, and to adequately prepare of a variety of
clergy,and service entities has been potential emergencies that could affect The CSD Division continued its outreach
ongoing to enhance public awareness school personnel or property. for the annual Fair on the Square as well
and prevent unnecessary suffering due collaborating with the Watertown Health
to substance use disorder. A community As a result of these meetings,the Department and the W.A.T.E.R.town task
wide awareness event was held at the Watertown Public Schools have continued force. A"Hidden in Plain Sight"exhibit
Hellenic Center in the spring of 2017. with the ALICE(Alert-Lockdown-Inform- was assembled,allowing parents to view a
Members of the Division have worked Counter-Evacuate)approach to active mock teenager's bedroom with examples of
to update and maintain the task force shooter threats. This program empowers common items used by youths to conceal
social media presence via a new web site: teachers and students with more options drug paraphernalia.
watertown-cares.com and a Facebook in response to an armed intruder with
page:facebook/watertown.ma.cares. an emphasis placed on evacuations The Division and the Recreation
rather than solely locking down and Department continued the Cops&Rec
The Division has joined with the newly attempting to hide. ALICE Drills have afterschool program at the Watertown
established Metro West Collaborative. been completed in all public schools with Middle School. This program gave
This organization is comprised of agencies staff and students and will continue on a police officers an opportunity to interact
from Waltham,Newton,Belmont,Weston, routine schedule. with students while playing dodgeball,
Lexington and Watertown. The intent of basketball,floor hockey and flag tag
the group is to share information amongst Outreach and training in the A.L.LC.E. football after school on Wednesdays and
the police agencies and services providers program has been expanded to include Fridays throughout the school year.
to ensure residents of these communities several private schools and businesses in
struggling with an opioid addiction are Watertown to include the Atrium School, The CSD Division continued collaboration
receiving timely and effective support to the Jewish Community Day School,the with the High School,the Police
recovery. Beacon School,St James School,Perkins Foundation and several local businesses
School for the Blind,EFGB(French to advance plans for a substance free club
As part of the Department's continued School of Greater Boston),Boys&Girls (Raiders Against Drugs). The premise
response to the increased effects of Club,Watertown Town Hall personnel, of the club is to have youths pledge to
substance use disorder,the CSD Division Advocates Inc.,United Electric,the remain substance free and in return
implemented a Nasal Narcan program. Arsenal Mall,Tufts Health,Care Group membership will avail them to discounts
The department was able to maintain Parmenter and athenahealth. at area businesses,access to member only
legal authorization from the medical parties and other incentives. The Division
director to carry and dispense Narcan. OTHER COMMUNITY POLICING recruited twenty-one local businesses
The department has partnered with PROGRAMS willing to grant special deals and discounts
the Watertown Health Department to to club members. In June,more than
train all police officers in the proper During the summer of 2017,the CSD seventy High School students took the
administration of the drug. In 2017 Nasal Division collaborated with the Recreation pledge and joined the club. The Division
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issued photo ID cards to all members Effective July 1st,2012,state regulations schools and businesses in Watertown.
for presentation at the twenty-one require that all 911 answering points In August,the Department collaborated
participating businesses. begin following Emergency Medical with the Watertown Health Department,
Dispatch(EMD)procedures. EMD the Watertown Fire Department and our
The Division has continued its efforts allows the 911 call-taker top provide life- counterparts in Belmont to coordinate a
in support of the Kingian Nonviolence saving instructions to the caller over the one-day large-scale training event. The
community training. Officers provided telephone increasing the chance of survival practical training exercises required all
instruction at a two-day Kingian and reducing the severity of injuries while participating agencies to use the Incident
Nonviolence course in February. the patient waits for emergency personnel Command System in response to active
Principles from the Kingian Nonviolence to arrive on scene. The department has threat and barricade situations. This
curriculum have also been shared with contracted with Armstrong Ambulance training opportunity provided valuable
all members of the Watertown Police Service to provide EMD support for lessons in collaboration,communication
Department through annual training on medical 911 calls. Under this contract and use of the Incident Command System.
the prevention of biased policing. Armstrong handles the medical call
while WPD civilian dispatchers deploy In addition to the aforementioned training,
ACCREDITATION police and fire assets to the scene of the various officers have also attended training
emergency. sessions in the following areas:street
As planned,the department underwent a drugs,drug interdiction vehicle stops,
successful assessment in June of 2015 and Also,effective July 1st,2012 all 911 call- evidence collection and preservation,
was subsequently awarded the accredited takers must receive 16 hours of State community policing,ALICE/school safety,
status. The department has continued 911 approved training per year. The active shooter response,legal updates and
its review of the department's policies department's Training Division has been many others.
and procedures. Hundreds of pages of working tirelessly to ensure that all of these
written policy have been carefully combed new requirements are met. EQUIPMENT
through to ensure that they are up-to-
date and consistent with the department's The Division also continued training The Division conducted research into
facility and standards. This process shall with the Meggitt L7 Firearms Training protective equipment for use in critical
continue to ensure that the policies remain Simulator. The FATS machine is a firearms incidents. As a result,funds were
updated and consistent with accreditation virtual training simulator that emulates the allocated to purchase new tactical vests
standards. A continual effort will be workings of an actual firearm without the and ballistic helmets that are easier and
required in order for the department cost of ammunition. The machine is able more comfortable to use than previous
to maintain compliance with all three to render real world judgment scenarios generations of protective equipment.
hundred and twenty-two standards and be with variable outcomes to help train This equipment has been deployed to all
re-accredited in 2018. officers in use of force encounters and how patrol cruisers and other members of the
to appropriately make those judgment Department. Instruction on the proper
DEPARTMENT TRAINING calls. All members of the department function and use of this new equipment was
have experienced training on the FATS included during multiple trainings this year.
The department ensured that its officers machine. The training is designed to
attained the legislative 40-hour minimum re-enforce knowledge of the department's INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
mandatory annual training requirement policy on Use of Force and Response to
by contracting with the Lowell Police Mental Health Calls. The training also The college internship program continued
In-Service academy to provide in-service emphasized the use of de-escalation successfully in 2017 with a total of 4
training to all Watertown officers. The techniques. interns going through the program by
department continued its production of the end of the year. The Department has
internal trainings which were incorporated All members of the department underwent partnered with Northeastern University,
into the department's various software training to reinforce understanding UMass Boston,Mt.Ida College and
technology mediums(i.e.PMAM and of the"Response to Active Threats" other area colleges to greatly expand its
Digital Headquarters)to enhance and go policy. This training was coordinated internship program. College students
beyond state mandated training. by the CSD Division and a member of interested in a law enforcement career
the department who has served with the are carefully selected to work with the
The department also modified its firearm NEMLEC SWAT team for over ten years. department,under the guidance of
training regimen. By breaking the typical The curriculum included reinforcement of the Community&Staff Development
8-hour training session into smaller two- de-escalation tactics,reinforcement of the Division. These interns are unpaid and
hour blocks the department was able to key components of the Incident Command help augment many of the department's
qualify its officers in the various firearms System,a review of the evolution on endeavors while gaining important
(i.e.Glock 40 pistols,AR15 rifles and response to"active shooter"scenarios, knowledge and insight into the law
less-lethal shotguns)while minimizing tactics to help enhance officer's safety and enforcement profession.
overtime expenditures. instruction on the ALICE program to
dovetail with the training received by the
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT do not reflect all of the officer-initiated changes he made was bringing back
contacts made by patrol officers during the community policing programs. Chief
In 2017,the department completed its course of routine patrol. Lawn is committed to these programs and
deployment of new computers to the entire improving upon the close relationship the
department. This deployment replaced Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division department has built with the community.
all of the aging PCs on our network as was also placed in the enforcement of
part of the normal computer replacement traffic regulations in keeping with the goal In 2017,the department once again offered
schedule. This,along with regular of moving traffic safely and efficiently on a Citizen's Police Academy to its residents.
maintenance,is in effort to secure the the streets of Watertown.Officers and This eight-week program"Understanding
integrity and security of the network from equipment were assigned to monitor and through Education"is designed to educate
outside threats. The department internal enforce traffic rules and orders when residents about what their police do and
message boards were also updated in order necessary in keeping with this goal. why they do it. Residents also get to meet
to enhance functionality and ease of use. many officers during the class and both
Officers were also assigned to"hot spots" get to know each other. The department
In September of 2017,the department for enforcement.These locations are where and its officers also get to learn what issues
successfully completed its transition a large number of accidents or violations the residents see as important. This is all
to the new 911 system managed by occur,or where there are numerous intended to bring about a closer working
General Dynamics. As a result of this complaints by citizens. relationship.
transition all 911 trained staff required to
undergo recertification training ahead of Patrols were adjusted during the course The department also brought back
deployment. The training was completed of the year to address increased activity mountain bikes for officers to use. This
successfully and was funded through the due to crime trends,holidays,special allows officers the ability to access
State 911 Department. events,and recreational events at parks locations a police vehicle cannot navigate
and playgrounds.Patrols were increased and makes officers more approachable
The department went live with its new during peak shopping periods in the by its residents,rather than being in a
website design in December of 2017 and business districts of Watertown.This was car where residents may be reluctant to
continues to train personnel in it use and accomplished by using motor patrol,foot approach and interact with officers.
roll out content changes. In addition,the patrol,and the use of motorcycles and
department acquired a new detail billing bicycles. The Patrol Division works in
system to streamline the billing process, concert with other divisions in the Police
reduce paper waste and increase efficiency. Department and outside public and private
agencies within the area to accomplish
BUREAU OF FIELD the objective of providing the most
OPERATIONS effective deployment of personnel possible.
Computer data is analyzed to assist in the
PATROL DIVISION deployment of police officers to areas in
need of police attention.
The primary mission of the Patrol Division
The Patrol Division,as well as the entire
is to serve Watertown's citizens through
a cooperative effort and to protect their Police Department,is committed to
property through enforcement of laws Community Policing.One of the goals
and highly visible deterrent activities.The of Community Policing is to build a NORTH EASTERN
officers of the Patrol Division represent partnership between the police and the MASSACHUSETTS LAW
the department's first response to all community,encouraging interaction ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL
emergencies and most calls for service. In between the two so that we can solve
g community problems together.This (N.E.M.L.E.C.)
2017 the department was able to fill one
existing opening by hiring Student Officer Partnership also allows the community
Megan Murphy who is anticipated to to let the police know what concerns
graduate from the police academy in 2018. they have and which issues they feel are NEMLEC
Ivls.Murphy will be the eleventh female important and would like addressed.
officer in the department. Officers receive training in Community
Policing and are encouraged to increase
During 2017,the Patrol Division their interaction with the citizens on their
responded to 26,347 calls for service respective patrol routes.Officers are also
and or motor vehicle stops.These calls- relieved of their assignment for a portion The Watertown Police Department
initiated investigations and events that of their shift to work with the community continues its membership and
resulted in 292 arrests,62 persons being on various issues and problems. commitment with the North Eastern
placed in Protective Custody and 405 Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council
summonses being issued.These statistics When Chief Lawn was appointed Chief (NEMLEC).NEMLEC is a group of 61
of Police,one of his first priorities and cities and towns that share resources.
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These NEMLEC cities and towns have a and Police Department.The dispatchers or an eighty hour course sponsored by the
combined SWAT Team(Special Weapons come under the Patrol Division of the Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement
and Tactics),RRT Team(Regional Police Department.They are the first Council(NEMLEC).
Response Team),a School Threat point of contact for all citizens requesting
Assessment Response team(STARS) and assistance or directions from either The Traffic Division has a Commercial
a motorcycle unit that will respond to department.The dispatchers answer all Vehicle Enforcement Unit.This unit
any member community on a moment's E-911 calls,which totaled 2,485 calls in increases the safety of the motoring
notice.NEMLEC Motor Cycle Unit, 2017 and are responsible for dispatching public and contributes to maintaining
RRT&SWAT teams train monthly and all fire apparatus and ambulances when the integrity of the town roadways by
are on call to NEMLEC communities to required.They also dispatch all police inspecting commercial vehicles and their
assist with emergency situations.In the cars to service and emergency calls,which drivers for safety,equipment,and weight
past,Watertown Police Officers assigned amounted to 26,347 calls for service last compliance.This unit consists of one
to these units,assisted the Boston year alone.These dispatchers are also officer who is trained and certified by
Police Department with security for the required to make contact with the Registry the U.S.Department of Transportation
Democratic National Convention and the of Motor Vehicles to obtain vehicle (D.O.T.)as a federal motor carrier
Red Sox World Series baseball games and information and confirm warrants on inspector.This officer is also trained
parades. They also assisted Boston Police wanted individuals. and certified by the U.S.Department of
with Patriots Super Bowl Parades.The Transportation to conduct inspections of
RRT officers have also participated in two Off the E911 calls received by Watertown commercial vehicles carrying Hazardous
Presidential Inauguration security details dispatches,2,408 were answered,77 were Materials.
in Washington D.C. "abandoned"meaning the caller hung up
_ prior to the call being answered. Of the The Traffic Division is responsible for the
I I E911 calls Detail Office. The Detail Office consists
received,48.37%were wireless. The of one officer who is responsible for
average time to answer all E911 calls is scheduling details and overtimes,billing
00:03.7 seconds. The average duration of companies and collecting money owed.
T all E911 calls received in 2017,was 1:45.6 This Officer also covers routes during
minutes. personnel shortages,conducts community
policing activities and is available to
TRAFFIC DIVISION respond to emergency situations as
needed.
The Traffic Division supervises one full-
time and one part-time civilian parking
In 2017 the following NEMLEC units were enforcement officers. These civilian
called the number of times listed. -� positions allow police officers to dedicate
their time to other police duties.
SWAT 15 Call Outs
RRT 7 Call Outs Between January and December
Motorcycle 7 Call Outs '/� 0� 2017,the Traffic Division conducted
STARS 5 Call Outs �'� surveys,studied speed and traffic flows,
and conducted investigations for the
PUBLIC SAFETY Watertown Traffic Commission.This
DISPATCHERS information was used by the Traffic
Commission in their determination for the
addition,replacement,or deletion of traffic
signs,rules and regulations.
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The Traffic Division has three portable
Traffic Division conducted traffic
enforcement activities throughout RADAR speed display signs. These signs
the Town at a reduced capacity of two are portable speed feedback units that
display the target vehicle speed on a 3'x
patrolman positions due to budget cuts,
3'display window. In addition to speed
The Traffic Division has two patrol cars measurement,these trailers also measure
and four Harley Davidson motorcycles traffic volume. The reports generated by
assigned to it.Officers operating these these radar units are used to aid the Traffic
There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers motorcycles attended either forty hours Commission in their efforts as well as to
that answered over 26,347 calls.The of instruction at the Boston Police determine the level of traffic compliance
dispatchers answer all calls for assistance Motorcycle Training Academy,the in particular areas. The speed signs have
for both the Watertown Fire Department M.B.T.A.Motorcycle Training Academy been effective tools in reducing vehicle
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speeds in problem areas.The Traffic TRAFFIC 373 Major Accidents and 622 Minor
Division also uses a portable electronic Accidents
variable message sign to display important 15,887 Parking citations
traffic and safety information to motorists. 6416 Total moving citations • 225 MV in transport
• 64 Collision with Parked Vehicle
The Traffic Division also supervises 2017 Data . *20 Collision with Pedestrian
twenty-one full time and three alternate
school crossing guards.These supervisors 6416 Citations • 9 Collision with Bicyclist
are responsible for traffic control and the
safe passage of schoolchildren and families 90 Arrests 6 Collison with Utility Pole
in and around the public schools. 236 Criminal Complaints • 8 Collision with pole or support
2117 Civil Fines • 8 Collision with Tree
In 2017,The Traffic Division received 3973 Warnings
$12,000 in grants from the Executive • 9 Collision with Curb
Office of Public Safety and The Governor's 39 OUI: • 2 Other
Highway Safety Bureau to conduct one • 1 Collision with other movable object
"Click it or Ticket"mobilization that • 28 OUI Liquor
allowed the department to conduct high • 9 OUI Liquor 2nd Offense • 19 Collision with unknown/fixed
visibility enforcement in an effort to object
increase seat belt usage. The Department • 1 OUI Liquor 3rd Offense
2 Other Non-Collision
also participated in two"Drive Sober
• 1 OUI Liquor 4th Offense
or Get Pulled Over"mobilizations to
target and reduce drunk driving and one 116 Suspended/Revoked Licenses *One fatal pedestrian accident
`Distracted Driver'mobilization focused 122 Operating W/O license
on people texting while driving.
In the Year 2017,the department issued
the following motor vehicle citations:
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE and EMERGENCY INCIDENT
RESPONSE:The Watertown Fire Watertown firefighters responded to three multiple alarm fires in 2017. The location
Department responded to reported fires of the fires and the dates of the incidents are as follows:
and emergency calls for assistance during
2017. A summary of those incidents and Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: Number:of
estimated property losses as compiled by Alarms:
the Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: March 13 64 Evans St Two-Family Residence 2
March 17 29 Merrifield Ave Single Family Residence 2
Fire/Explosion............. . . . . . . . . . 41 September 14 27 Williams St Two-Family Residence 3
Overpressure Rupture ...... . . . . . . . . . . 0
confine and extinguish the fire. However,
Rescue Calls .............. . . . . . . . 3211 ESTIMATED PROPERTY
Hazardous Condition ...... . . . . . . . . 251 when conditions require the response of LOSSES IN 2017:
Service Calls .............. . . . . . . . . 868 more fire apparatus,the officer in charge
at the scene orders additional resources
Good Intent Call........... . . . . . . . . 160 Building and structure fires . . . . $875,100
False Call................. . . . . . . . . 696 to reinforce the initial fire attack and
Severe Weather/Natural Disaster. . . . . . . I complete the first alarm assignment. FEES COLLECTED
Special Type/Complaint .... . . . . . . . . . 30 These additional or greater alarms bring
additional engine companies and aerial Smoke detector inspections . . .$21,720.00
Total Number of Emergency Responses for ladder companies to the fire location. Copies of departmental reports . . .$190.00
the Year 2017: ............. . . . . . . . 5258 MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE FROM Required Permits for product storage,
OTHER GREATER BOSTON FIRE or regulated activities... . . . . . .$14,502.33
Coverage Assignment/Mutual Aid . . . . 66 DEPARTMENTS AND MUTUAL Annual fees for connection to
master fire alarm boxes. . . . . . .$20,900.00
ANNUAL APPARATUS RESPONSE AID RESPONSE TO OTHER Tank Truck Inspections. . . . . . . . . .$200.00
FOR 2017: COMMUNITIES Quarterly Inspections .. . . . . . . . . .$140.00
Total Fees Collected.... . . . . . .$57,652.33
Central Fire Station(Station 1),99 Main The Watertown Fire Department thanks
Street: the Arlington,Belmont,Boston,Brookline,
Engine 1............... . . . . . . . 1828 Cambridge,Newton,Weston and Waltham INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED
fire departments for providing fire scene
Ladder 1............... . . . . . . . 1180 BY FIRE APPARATUS
East Watertown Fire Station(Station 2), response and fire station coverage during
2017 when all Watertown firefighters units
564 Mount Auburn Street: Oil burner inspections.. . . . . . . . . ..... 11
Engine 2............... . . . . . . . 1535 were engaged in fire suppression activities. Smoke detector inspections . . . . . .... 543
Ladder 2............... . . . . . . . . 682 The Watertown Fire Department thanks Inspections conducted quarterly:
Fire Rescue 1 ........... . . . . . . . . . 37 Belmont,Cambridge,Newton and Waltham for the mutual aid coverage we Day care facilities...... . . . . . . . . ..... 28
Fire Rescue 2........... . . . . . . . . . 25 Public and private schools. . . . . . . ..... 76
could attend North Watertown Fire Station(Station 3), received en that our entire membership Toscanos Community residences . . . . . . . . . ..... 15
270 Orchard Street: d Firefighter Joseph Nursing care facilities... . . . . . . . . ...... 4
Engine 3............... . . . . . . . 1283 for
and funeral services and agamor Retired Fire Chief Mario Orangio's Handicapped workshops. . . . . . . . ..... 16
Fire Medic 1............ . . . . . . . 2195 f Motels&Hotels ....... . . . . . . . . ...... 8
Fire Rescue 1 ........... . . . . . . . . 238 funeral. The department also thanks
the Watertown Police Department for
Note:some incidents require response providing officers to act as pilots for the FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES
of more than one unit to the scene of the covering companies. EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
emergency.
The Fire Department responded to other
municipalities in Greater Boston several The Fire Department has provided
MULTIPLE-ALARM FIRES IN 2017: times in 2017,under the established emergency medical care and
Metrofire District mutual aid assistance
transportation for citizens in Watertown
The Fire Department responded to many agreement.These responses were to fires since 1975. The department has 13
calls for structure and dwelling fires during reported near the boundary between firefighters who are certified paramedics,
the year. The initial response to such calls Watertown and an adjacent community, 70 firefighters who are certified emergency
is by two engine companies and an aerial directly to the fire to assist with firefighting medical technicians.The remaining
efforts,or to fire station coverage
ladder company,under the command of firefighting personnel are qualified to state
the deputy fire chief on duty. This initial- assignments during major fires in other standards as medical First Responders.
alarm response is usually sufficient to cities and towns.
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All members of the department certify Watertown Fire Department ambulance, Academy in Billerica. Graduation
annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation within protocols and guidelines provided ceremonies were on Friday August 18th,
(CPR)skills.The department's engine by the emergency medical region which followed by a cookout for children,parents
companies and ladder companies are also provides oversight for ALS activity in the and staff. Firefighter Shane Gleason
equipped to handle medical emergencies. Greater Boston area. On-going clinical continued representing the Department by
The closest available engine company supervision and quality assurance is participating in the program.
is dispatched with the Fire Medic 1 to provided in conjunction with the South
medical assistance calls. Aerial ladder Middlesex and North Suburban EMS S.A.F.E.AND SENIOR SAFE
companies are sent to the emergency scene consortiums. PROGRAMS
when their specialized rescue skills or
equipment is needed. �, , �, ;yy��i, h In 2017 the Watertown Fire Department
reintroduced themselves into formalized
Firefighters who are either Emergency i -� _ _ fire education for students and seniors.
Medical Technicians or Medical First With funds from the state's S.A.EE.
Responders are also trained on the use of - (Student Awareness of Fire Education)
the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. - _ grant members of the fire department were
These defibrillators have been carried on =`°- able to visit each elementary school to
the Fire Rescue/ambulance,as well as E provide valuable fire and life safety lessons
the first-responding engine companies to each of the third grade classrooms.
and aerial ladder companies,for several _
years. The fire department upgraded
their defibrillators during 2015 to newer 5 5 P 131
models with enhanced features.The fire �t
department added a stationary defibrillator
in the lobby of Fire Headquarters in
2004.Watertown was one of the first SEPTEMBER 11,2016-Patriot Day )
communities in the Greater Boston area
to have these life-saving units available The Fire Department participated _
for early response to emergency medical in a September I Ith ceremony to
incidents. commemorate the 16th anniversary of
the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,2001,
On February 7,2017,the Watertown Fire and the subsequent losses suffered at
Department upgraded their ambulance the World Trade Center,the Pentagon, " o
service from Basic Life Support to
and in Pennsylvania. Apparatus at f%"+-"1 R;�;�.•_:
Advanced Life Support,staffed with the Main Street fire station and the
firefighter/paramedics.With this upgrade firefighters on duty followed a plan of Senior SAFE funds allowed the Watertown
the citizens and visitors of Watertown events recommended by the Fire Chiefs' Fire Department to make regular monthly
will have earlier access to ALS provided Association of Massachusetts and the visits to the Watertown Senior Center to
by members of their fire department. Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. meet and discuss fire and life safety topics
Medic 1 boasts several pieces of The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347 that affect older adults.The grant also
specialized life saving equipment to be Color Guard participated. Off duty allows for in home visits where smoke
used by paramedics when necessary.Zoll members of the department were invited and carbon monoxide alarms are installed
cardiac monitors allow paramedics to to attend,and many did so. where necessary.Seniors are also provided
read heart rhythms and better diagnose with a fire extinguisher and valuable
patients.The LUCAS Auto-pulse WATERTOWN YOUTHS ATTEND information to make their home safer.
provides quality consistent compressions MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC
while responders provide ventilation, SAFETY PROGRAM
intravenous medication,and prepare for L
transport when a patient is found pulse pr
Dozens of Watertown youths and J-
less. In addition to specialized equipment, several members of the Fire Department '
paramedics are able to administer participated in the annual Middlesex
medications and practice skills which County Youth Public Safety Academy in
EMT-Basics cannot. August 2017. The Watertown contingent
attended the program during the week of
Medical direction for Watertown August 14,2017. The Fire Department _
Advanced Life Support activity is provided and Police Department welcomed the boys -
by the South Middlesex Emergency and girls for a full day presentation of the
Medical Services Consortium through two public safety department's operations
the Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients and capabilities. Other activities were held
are treated and transported,in the at the Middlesex County Sheriff's Training
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FIRE DEPARTMENT AROUND Mr.Daniel S.Russo as Firefighter The emblem is approved for wear above
THE TOWN effective September 3,2017. the right pocket of the dress uniform
blouse or shirt. The Department is pleased
In September,the Fire Prevention Bureau Mr.Anthony D. er 3, as Firefighter to join with the Fire Service Commission
staffed a table at Watertown's annual Faire effective September 3,2017. and the State Fire Marshal in recognizing
on the Square event.Many of the towns Mr.Taylor L.Davis as Firefighter the following members of the Watertown
citizens were present.Information was effective September 3,2017. Fire Department,based upon their
provided on smoke and carbon monoxide completed service as of December 31,
alarms and home escape planning.In Mr.Matthew T.Callahan as Firefighter 2017,as recipients of the Awards:
addition,the Watertown Fire Department effective October 22,2017.
prepared and served hot dogs on behalf of 40-Year Award:
the town at this event. Mr.Tyler G.Bourgeois as Firefighter No awards this year
effective November 26,2017.
To conclude Fire Prevention Week in 35-Year Award:
October,the fire department hosted No awards this year
an open house.The community was
welcomed at Fire Headquarters to explore �.q r� "� 30-Year Award:
our tools and trucks,take tours of the ���a'' No awards this year
station,see a jaws-of-life demonstration, 'I
and take home valuable information on 25-Year Award:
how to stay safe in their homes.Coffee and ^""�' No awards this year
donuts were provided by Dunkin Donuts
and the Riverside Management Group. 20-Year Award:
Pizza was provided by Papa Gino's. No awards this year
Promotions:
Service Award Program:
No promotions in 2017 In 2006,the Department instituted a
Service Award Program in order to
Retirements:
.�/ recognize the efforts of members of the
s
�► Department in the performance of their
IJ Firefighter Guillermo Gaitan retired duties.
li from the Watertown Fire Department on Medal of Valor:
.M f Tuesday April 18,2017. Firefighter Gaitan
was appointed a firefighter on April 10, Firefighter Joseph A.Toscano was
1986. He retires after serving the Fire
Department and the Town of Watertown posthumously presented with the Medal
for more than 31 years. of Valor. Firefighter Toscano died while
working at Box 2-345 at 29 Merrifield
Fire Chief Mario A.Orangio retired Street,Watertown on March 17,2017.
from the Watertown Fire Department on Firefighter Toscano's actions that day
In November,the fire department October 14,2017. He retired after serving displayed extraordinary life saving heroism
provided a truck for the Watertown Family the Fire Department and the Town of and were in keeping with the highest
Network's Annual Touch-a-Truck event. Watertown for more than 28 years since traditions of the fire service.Firefighter
Sparky the Fire Dog made an appearance his appointment as a firefighter on August Toscano becomes the first member of the
to add to the kid's enjoyment! 3, 1989. Chief Orangio was promoted Watertown Fire Department to earn the
to Lieutenant on June 5, 1997 and was Medal of Valor under the Merit Awards
In December,Engine 1 and Car 2 escorted program.On November 18,2017 the
Santa Claus to the tree lighting Promoted to Captain on April 12,2001.He
g g ceremony was appointed Fire Chief on February 26, Medal of Valor was renamed the Joseph A.
held in the Watertown Square Delta. 2004. Toscano Medal of Valor after Firefighter
Toscano's family accepted the award on his
PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES in 2017 Awards: behalf.
Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll made Robert E.Ford Award:
the following appointment during the year, The Massachusetts Fire Service
Commission has established the
in order to fill vacancies within the Fire
Massachusetts Fire Service Award Chief Mario A.Orangio was posthumously
Department. Program to recognize firefighters who have presented with the Robert E.Ford Award.
served their department and community Chief Orangio is recognized for his
Appointments: honorable service to the department in
for 20 or more years.There is a certificate
Mr.Philip L.Russo as Firefighter and distinctive uniform emblem to denote which he exhibited a positive image of
effective April 24,2017. length of service in five-year increments. the fire service which made a difference
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for the overall good of the Watertown Retired Firefighter Dominic R.Uttaro died October 23, 1981,after more than 14 years
Fire Department.Chief Orangio becomes on September 6,2017.Firefighter Dominic of service to the Fire Department and the
the first member of the Watertown Fire R.Uttaro was appointed to the department Town of Watertown.
Department to earn the Robert E.Ford on February 4, 1959. He was retired on
Award under the Merit Awards program. June 3, 1982,after more than 23 years of Line of Duty Death:
service to the Fire Department and the
In Memory of Our Departed Comrades Town of Watertown. Firefighter Joseph A.Toscano died while
in 2017: working at Box 2-345 at 29 Merrifield
Retired Chief Mario A.Orangio died Street,Watertown on March 17,2017.
Retired Captain Thomas E Maloney on November 7,2017. Chief Orangio Firefighter Toscano was 54 years old and
died on April 4,2017.Captain Thomas F. was appointed to the Watertown Fire was appointed on September 26, 1996.
Maloney was appointed to the department Department on August 3, 1989. He was He leaves behind his wife Maureen and
on August 24, 1961.He was promoted promoted to Lieutenant on June 5, 1997, their 5 children Alyssa,Patrick,Mary
to Lieutenant on February 6, 1969 and Captain on April 12,2001. On February Cate,William and Michael.He spent the
promoted to Captain on August 7, 1980. 26,2004 he was appointed as the sixth majority of his career in firefighting Group
He was retired on February 14, 1993,after Chief of Department in the history of Two.In Group Two his last assignment
more than 32 years of service to the Fire the Watertown Fire Department. After was as Aide to the Deputy Chief in Car 2.
Department and the Town of Watertown. serving as Chief of Department for more
than 13 years,Chief Orangio retired on
Retired Firefighter Peter F.Torilli died October 14,2017 with more than twenty The Fire Department mourns their
on April 23,2017.Firefighter Peter E eight years of dedicated service to the passing.
Torilli was appointed to the department Town,its citizens and the fire service.
on February 27, 1958. He was retired on
August 26, 1982,after more than 24 years Retired Firefighter John W.Bower died on
of service to the Fire Department and the December 14,2017.Firefighter John W.
Town of Watertown. Bower was appointed to the department
on May 18, 1967. He was retired on
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The current practice in Massachusetts SARA(Superfund Amendment and directed by the town manager to develop
and other states is to designate what Reauthorization Act of 1986)Title III implementing procedures for each
were formerly known as municipal requirements, department,describing how response
"Civil Defense"agencies as"Emergency • Clerical support for Local Emergency functions will be carried out. A copy
Management"organizations.The Town Planning Committee records and of the CEM Plan is available for review
official responsible for the Emergency the required Hazardous Materials during business hours at the Office of
Management Department is known Response Plan annual review, the Town Clerk,in the Administration
as the"local emergency management . Other FEMA and Mass.Emergency Building.
director" Following the establishment Management Agency state and area
of FEMA,the Federal Emergency headquarters clerical tasks,which COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
Management Agency,states have generally require attention.
followed suit. In Massachusetts,the Watertown has a designated(uncertified)
Mass.Civil Defense Agency became the Local Emergency Planning Committee
Massachusetts Emergency Management CEM PLAN (LEPC),and a current Comprehensive
Agency. MEMA has encouraged cities Emergency Management Plan. Watertown
and towns in Massachusetts to adopt the Every community in Massachusetts has a would be eligible for federal or state
"emergency management"designations. Comprehensive Emergency Management assistance,financial or otherwise,in case
This practice reflects the realization Plan(CEM Plan). The CEM Plan is of an emergency or disaster.
that community preparedness under updated annually,and is subject to a major
civil defense guidelines has evolved to revision on a five-year cycle. Maintaining Watertown established an LEPC in 1988,
emergency preparedness and management a current CEM Plan is essential to as required. The LEPC included the town
efforts during and following natural and the community's ability to respond to manager(as chairperson),the police and
man-made emergency events. Those emergencies that can and do occur. fire chiefs,the DPW superintendent,the
include hurricanes,winter storms, The revised Emergency Management health director,and the planning director.
hazardous materials incidents,and now, Plan for Watertown provides a framework The committee also included"emergency
unfortunately,terrorism incidents. Both wherein the community can plan and planning coordinators"of facilities that
FEMA and MEMA also recognize that perform their respective emergency were required to report amounts of certain
municipalities deal with these emergencies functions during a disaster or emergency hazardous materials if stored or used at
through the efforts of their existing public situation on the local,state or national their sites. The LEPC was required to
safety,public works and public services level. develop a hazardous response plan,and
departments. Cities and towns maintain did so.There is a requirement for the plan
their usual municipal operating structure, The Comprehensive Emergency to be reviewed annually by members of
and can request needed state and federal Management Plan combines the four the LEPC. The Town does so. Annually
resources through contact with MEMA phases of emergency management: in March,the Town receives"Tier Two"
area and state headquarters. MEMA inventories from facilities required to
considers the point-of-contact official to be 1. Mitieation: Those activities that report the presence of certain hazardous
the local emergency management director. eliminate or reduce the probability of materials during the previous year. Those
disaster; reports are incorporated into an annual
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2. Preparedness:Those activities which update,now known as Section Five:
ACTIVITIES governments,organizations,and Hazardous Materials, of the CEM Plan.
individuals develop to save lives and
In Watertown the fire chief is currently minimize damage; The original focus of the LEPC was to be
the emergency management director. 3. Response:Those activities which on transportation emergencies involving
The Fire Department principal account prevent loss of lives and property and hazardous materials.Transportation
clerk performs necessary emergency provide emergency assistance;and modes are shipment by rail,highway,
management clerical assignments.The 4. Recovery:Those short and long term maritime vessel,aircraft and pipeline. At
projects and clerical assignments in 2017 activities that return all systems to about the same time,the Massachusetts
included: normal or improved standards. Hazardous Materials Response Team
concept was developed. There are now six
• Maintaining the town's Regional Hazardous Materials Response
Comprehensive Emergency The plan was written in accordance teams established,and available to respond
Management Plan(CEM Plan), with existing federal,state and local to any community in the state. Team
• Annual hazardous materials statues.Department heads assigned members are career firefighters from fire
information management relating to a responsibility under the plan were departments throughout Massachusetts.
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Team members are certified as hazard Because of increased emphasis on to stock these sites.
materials technicians after completing a homeland security and emergency National Incident Management
160-hour training course. Team members planning,town officials have participated System training was continued and
complete a minimum of 80 hours in several meetings,conferences and completed by required departments,
recurrent training annually. The Town's seminars during 2017. in compliance with the NIMS
current hazardous materials plan calls for Program.
the response of the Mass.HazMat Regional The local emergency management
Response Team when circumstances director attended monthly The Town will continue to seek any
dictate. Emergency Management Directors appropriate grants for training and
meetings held at MEMA Region 1 equipment relating to emergency
Although the designated members of Headquarters in Tewksbury. preparedness that may become available
Watertown's LEPC do not often convene The Board of Health has developed through federal or state sources.
formally,the members nonetheless meet plans to initiate and staff Emergency
regularly as part of the Town Manager's Dispensing Sites(EDS)in
staff. They work together at incidents Watertown. In order to facilitate
when and as necessary,and communicate activating these sites,a special
with one another as necessary. medical equipment trailer was
purchased to carry supplies needed
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Department of Community The following is a summary of some the the grant was received for design of the
Development&Planning(Department) Department's notable accomplishments for Dog Park. The goal of the overall project
was created through a vote of the Town calendar year 2017: is to build a destination dog park,create
Council in August 1982. The Department a gateway entrance at Grove Street with a
provides a formal relationship and Athenahealth Master Plan: Approval more informal lawn area,and rebuild the
coordination between several boards, and implementation of the first phase main access and existing courts within
commissions and committees such as the of the plan commenced in 2017 for the an area of the park. The draft design
Planning Board,Zoning Board of Appeals, construction of a new garage. Final was completed in 2017 and the goal is
Historical and Conservation Commissions, aspects of the garage and phase two of to finalize the design and complete the
Historic District Commission,Housing the structure(office building wrap facing construction in 2018.
Partnership,the Building Division,and Arsenal Street)is planned to be finalized
Zoning Enforcement Divisions,the in 2018. PLANNING BOARD
Commanders Mansion,and the Planning
and Community Development Office, Arsenal Mall/Arsenal Yards Master Plan: The Planning Board is the Special Permit
Each entity is accorded professional The overall Master Plan was approved Granting Authority(SPGA)for Special
and support services by Department and the first three phases were submitted Permit(SP)and Special Permit with Site
employees. The aim of integrating and approved. A signage plan was also Plan Review(SP/SR)petitions within the
these related agencies is to improve reviewed and approved. The approved Pleasant Street Corridor District(PSCD)
communication and coordination and to portions of this project include a 150-room and for Master Plan Special Permits
provide services more efficiently to the hotel,308,000 square feet of commercial within the Regional Mixed Use District
community. space,two garages,and 81 residential (RMUD),as well as certain"by right"
units. development proposals subject to Site Plan
Staff continues to serve as a member of Review in additional zoning districts. The
the MAPC Inner Core Committee,MAPC Medical Marijuana: Watertown's first Planning Board also reviews and makes
legislative committee,as representative petitioner for a Medical Marijuana recommendations on petitions for which
to the MBTA Advisory Board,the Dispensary was approved with a Host the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Special
Massachusetts Association of Planning Community Agreement that provides Permit Granting Authority. The Planning
Directors,the Mystic River Watershed $200,000 annual payment to Watertown, Board also reviews proposed amendments
Municipal Subcommittee,member of the with a potential for additional payments to to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance
regional HOME Consortium,Continuum address other community impacts. (WZO)and makes recommendations on
of Care,MassPort Community Advisory those amendments to the Town Council.
Committee,and attend MPO meetings to Open Space/Parks: Planning Staff worked
promote Watertown's efforts to have TIP with multiple departments in 2017 to In 2017,the Planning Board reviewed
projects funded. facilitate master plan updates for two several larger development projects
community parks. In March,Planning including two petitions within the PSCD
The Department has two staff members Staff initiated a community process for and six petitions on the Arsenal Street
depart including Anthony Torra who updating the design of Arsenal Park, Corridor within the RMUD and AODD
was the Assistant Building Inspector in coordination with the Conservation (see Arsenal Yards/athenahealth).The
and Christopher Hayward who was the Commission,in part due to redevelopment Board also reviewed and provided
Conservation Agent,Preservation Agent, of the athenahealth campus and Arsenal recommendations on 13 petitions to the
and Tree Warden. The Town hired Scott Yards. This culminated with two public Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance
White as the new Assistant Building meetings in August and October to with the provisions of M.G.L.c.40A and
Inspector and also hired Laura Wiener formulate ideas for design/redesign and the Watertown Zoning Ordinance(WZO).
for the newly created position of Senior enhancements in the park. The designs
Transportation Planner. One change to were then brought to the Conservation The Arsenal Street Corridor and
staffing included assigning the two Senior Commission in November. Pleasant Street remained the focus for
Planners to the Historical Commission redevelopment in 2017. Projects of note
and Historic District Commission to be The Department also applied to the included the approval of the Arsenal
coordinated with the Conservation and Stanton Foundation for a grant to the Yards Master and the first two phases of
Preservation Office staff. Town to finalize the design and build a dog redevelopment as well as a Master Plan
park at Filippello Park. The initial part of Signage approval.
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The Board approved the first Master The Planning Board approved two In May,the WHP commented on the
Plan Special Permit for the Arsenal projects on Pleasant Street,one of which Text Amendment to allow Assisted Living
Project within the new Regional Mixed was a larger redevelopment of a former facilities in the 1-3 zone. The Partnership
Use Zoning District(RMUD)to allow industrial site at 330-350 Pleasant Street also held a series of meetings between
the redevelopment of the Arsenal Mall with 99 units and about 18,500 square feet August and December,2017,to consider
into a mixed use site called Arsenal of commercial proposed. changes to Watertown's Inclusionary
Yards in January. The overall approved Zoning requirements to find ways to have
redevelopment was for a mixed-use project The Planning Board also held three Assisted and Independent Living facilities
comprising approximately 374,000 square hearings for Zoning Amendments to be contribute units or cash-in-lieu payments
feet in total and 503 residential units considered by the Town Council. In May, towards Affordable Housing. As of the
within 7 buildings. The proposed project 2017,the Planning Board considered date of this Report,work on this issue by
also includes the removal of buildings, and recommended an amendment to the WHP is on-going.
portions of buildings,and the majority permit Assisted Living as a Principal
of the large parking fields,and replacing Use by Special Permit/Site Plan Review The Housing Partnership continued to
them with new building arranged in the Industrial-3 (1-3)district,which play an active role in the negotiation
with a focus on an outdoor pedestrian was subsequently adopted by the Town of Affordable Housing Agreements for
experience. The project was approved with Council. In November,the Planning multifamily residential developments.
the understanding that subsequent more Board held a public hearing on a Zoning In 2017,the WHP reviewed the 101-
detailed phases would be submitted for a Text amendment to change the parking 103 Morse Street(withdrawn),Phase 3/
by-right Site Plan Review before the Board requirements for Self Storage facilities Building F at Arsenal Yards,385 Pleasant
that would consider final architecture which was also approved by the Town Street and 33 Mount Auburn Street(not
details and final site layout for each phase. Council in January of 2018. The Planning filed in 2017)projects for consistency with
Board also reviewed and recommended the Inclusionary Zoning requirements.
The Planning Board reviewed requests implementing a year-long moratorium on
for Phases 1,2 and 3 of the Master Plan Recreational Marijuana establishments The Partnership is comprised of Fred
within the RMUD. Phase 1 finalized which was scheduled to be considered by Reynolds(Chair),Brian Costello
the design of the existing buildings with the Town Council in February of 2018. (Executive Director of the Watertown
189,000 square feet in Building A and Housing Authority),Clifford Cook,
87,000 square feet in Building E,and In December,the Planning Board heard a Torey Dean,David Leon,and Helen
finalized the facades of these two former petition(via a zoning enforcement case)by Oliver. Sadly,long-term member Judge
Arsenal Buildings as well as much of the an owner-occupied unit that offered short- Paul Menton died in July. Staff support
site work. Phase 2,Building B,permitted term room rentals under the Air BnB was provided by Andrea Adams,Senior
the change of 79 residential units to a platform. The Planning Board deferred Planner.
150-room hotel(reducing the total to 424 action on the case,directing DCDP staff
residential units),site work,a garage,and to develop a community process to gather BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
32,000 square feet of first floor retail,was input and propose options for moving COMMITTEE
approved in July 2017. Phase 3,Building forward with a more town-wide solution
F,a seven-story structure to include 45,000 for this type of use in 2018. The Bike-Ped Committee works to
square feet of retail and 81 residential promote non-motorized transportation
units,was approved in November 2017. In Planning staff consists of Steve Magoon, in Watertown.They actively encourage
November,the Planning Board approved a Community Development&Planning citizens to bike and walk because those
Sign Special Permit for the Arsenal Yards. Director/Assistant Town Manager,Gideon modes are cleaner,healthier and can
The approved Permit includes project- Schreiber,AICP,Senior Planner,Andrea be more business-friendly. The work is
wide signage for branding,wayfinding and Adams,Senior Planner,Laura Wiener, important because communities can be
guidelines for tenant specific signage. Senior Transportation Planner,and Ingrid more livable with multiple choices for
Marchesano,Clerk to the Planning Board. transportation modes. The Committee
The Planning Board approved the first works toward making Watertown a
phase of athenahealtHs Campus Master WATERTOWN HOUSING place without barriers to walking and
Plan to build a new parking garage and PARTNERSHIP and HOME PROGRAM biking,where residents can find facilities
commercial building wrapping the garage for their bikes as easily as they can for
along Arsenal Street in October. The The Watertown Housing Partnership their cars. They continue to work to
Board also approved an updated Arsenal (WHP)oversees housing policy and expanded commuting and recreational
on the Charles Signage Guidelines programs,the Affordable Housing Fund, paths for walkers and cyclists,connecting
to support the new Master Plan and as well as the Towr's inclusionary zoning Watertown to neighboring towns,allowing
modernize the previous signage plan, provisions of the Affordable Housing a reduced dependence on automobiles.
recognizing the new retail zone,and requirements of section 5.07 of the
providing additional flexibility for the WZO. The Partnership also oversees the In 2017,the Committee reviewed the
Mosesian Center for the Arts. administration of the HOME program, Mount Auburn Street Corridor Study,sent
which brings federal dollars into Watertown a comment letter to the Town Council,
to expand affordable housing opportunities. and met with the Department of Public
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Works Subcommittee.They also discussed
bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
for several Board cases,including Arsenal
Yards,and partnered for a second year ` � �ERrp r
with Live Well Watertown on a May bike
tune up/ride.
Members hosted a Bike Week event,and "Rrs&C
staffed informational table at the Farmers
Market,with an After the Market"bike
ride in September. Regular collaboration
on events with Live Well Watertown is now
a Committee priority. This will promote Ka
Ft �\
community health,and increase public
awareness of the TowrA path/trail network.
The Committee hosted a booth at WPACK
Faire on the Square,which included a
survey of priority pedestrian and bicycle Watertown Public Arts & Culture Kit
issues. The Committee continued to A Resource Guide to Exploring Opportunities for Public Art
work on greenway connectivity through
Arsenal Park between the Watertown- 1410�_
Cambridge Greenway and the Charles
River Greenway.The Committee created residents exploring opportunities for Another task that took a tremendous
a partnership with Livable Street as part public art.Copies are online at www. amount of time on the administrative
of this effort and is part of the effort to watertownpublicartsandculture.wordpress. side was that the entire Residential and
complete the Emerald Network. This corn and in the Library. Commercial International Building Code
included participating in a Greenway and the Energy Code were changed/
walk/ride in July,and commenting on INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS updated by the International Code
Arsenal Park enhancements at the public
Council. In addition to these changes,
meetings hosted by DCDP staff. The The Inspectional Services Department, the State issued 273 pages of addendums
Committee discussed ongoing accessibility once again,enjoyed an entertaining and on the Commercial end and 83 pages on
issues,including snow shoveling. They at times challenging year as shown by the Residential code. As you can imagine,
also discussed various road projects information below. there was a tremendous learning curve
including the Town's adoption of Complete associated with this process. In addition
Streets,the Common Street project,and There was one major factor with respect to the Building Code changes,the National
the Arsenal Corridor. to manpower within the Department. Fire Protection Association updated their
WATERTOWN PUBLIC ARTS& Tony Torra was hired in October,2016 as codes which included all Fire Alarm and
CULTURE an Assistant Building Inspector,and left Signaling systems and Sprinkler System
the Department in June,2017 when he installations. Again,the learning process
relocated to Florida due to family issues. was time consuming and,as of January 1,
The Watertown Public Arts&Culture Committee is a citizen-initiated group A recruitment program was instituted 2018,all the code changes became effective that supports the creation of public art in May,2017 and we were able to recruit for any plans submitted for review and
Scott White in September,2017 as an approval.
and the integration of art and the ideas Assistant Building Inspector.
of artists into the public space for the The Building Department was also
benefit of the people of Watertown. The As you can readily see from attached involved in tasks other than permits and
Group includes Aramais Andonian, information,the number of permits is inspections. One of these tasks was to
Barbara Epstein,Janet Jameson,Ingrid within the same range as last year and the participate with a group responsible for
Marchesano,Deborah Peterson,Barbara number of inspections required increased the selection of a new School Facilities
Ruskin. by approximately 80%. This increase was Director,which involved numerous
Working with the Department of Planning
due to the fact that last year's numerous reviews of resumes and interviews. At
large projects,in some cases,required the end of this process,a new Director
and Community Development this year daily inspections due to the phasing was approved and selected. Also,I was
the Watertown Public Arts and Culture process of the work. Without the aid of an involved in the interview and selection
Committee created the Watertown Assistant Building Inspector,the proper process of the Owners Project Manager
Public Arts&Culture Kit,WPACK, performance of the required inspections and the design firm for the proposed major
d a resource for town departments, could not have possibly transpired. renovations to three school buildings.
developers of properties,architects,
landscapers,planners,artists,and
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It is also worthy to note,at this point,that Town Permits Issued
the ratio of residential to commercial was Building Permits Issued 1167
approximately the same as last year with • Occupancy Permits 48
Sign Permits *Included with Building Permits
the commercial portion out distancing Certificates of Inspection(Alcoholic/Day Care/Schools/Restaurant) 100
the residential portion by approximately Trench Permits*Included with Building Permits
4:1,even though the total construction Complaints Investigated 14
cost declined by approximately 35%from Inspections 2100
previous year. It is quite apparent that the Total Fees Collected $1,792,101.29
town is being developed by a large extent, Building Fees Collected $1,358,770.46
by commercial construction as opposed to Electrical Fees Collected $ 341,382.83
new single family residence or renovations Plumbing/Gas Fees Collected $ 85,598.00
to existing homes. Other Fees $ 6,350.00
The addition of the Code Enforcement Total Estimated Cost of Construction $ 97,467,284.15
Officer in 2016 continues to be another Residential $24,675,534.77
set of eyes in the field,to assure that Commercial $72,791,749.38
construction within the Town is being Town owned property(no fees collected) $ 2,000,000.00
performed with the proper permits (+/-)
obtained and displayed. To date,Mr. (Watertown Middle School window project,Town Hall generator pad)
Mancini has been able to identify Total New Residential 117
approximately one party per week doing Single-family
work that was not permitted and,we have Two-family 8
been able to enforce the Building Code Multi-family 99
in all cases by having the contractor or Total Raze 16
homeowner submit the proper permits. . Residential 7
Then,through the inspection process,we • Non-residential 2
are able to ensure that work is done in a • Garage 7
safe and code compliant manner. INSPECTOR OF WIRES
• Permits Issued 762
Looking in the near future,the process of Inspections/Re-inspections 1580
upgrading the permitting system to online Complaints Investigated 21
permitting and with the use of tablets in Fire Investigations 9
the field will certainly expedite the flow Shut downs 11
•of paperwork and make it more readily Electrical Violation Letters 4
available to the general public. We will Total Electrical Fees Collected $341,382.83
continue to improve our customer service
and perform our duties accordingly so that Total Electrical Violations(cross wiring_,etc.)
the citizens of Watertown can be assured • Residential 14
that the construction process is being • Commercial 2
performed in a safe,code compliant and Total Meetings
energy efficient manner. Consultations&information with Town Residents On-going daily
Electrical Inspectors Continuing Education 12(1 per month)
Naturally,with the increase of personnel Street Light outage and follow up 0
and the required record keeping of the PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR
increase of inspectional requests,the Plumbing Permits Issued 557
Administrative Assistant has done an Gas Permits Issued 406
exceptional job of keeping up with the • Plumbing Inspections/Re-inspections 1287
added work load and has in fact found • Gas Inspections/Re-inspections 723
Complaints Investigated 11
time to begin the process of converting Fire Investigations 0
from GEO to Peoples GIS. Without her Plumbing/Gas Violation Letters 4
expertise,all these tasks would not have
been possible. Total Plumbing/Gas Fees Collected $85,598
Total Plumbine Violations 4
• Residential 1
• Commercial 3
Total Meetings
• Consultations&information with Town Residents On-going daily
• Plumbing Inspectors continuing education 12(1 per month)
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Total Estimated Construction
Cost
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000 ' , , ' ' ' ■ Total
.
$0 Cost
4-1
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Total
Fees
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000 ■ Total
$100,000 Fees
$50,000
$0
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Permits
Issued
140
120
100
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60 ■ Permits
40 Issued
20 -
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Total Res Comm Plum)Gas Elect Other Total Est Res Comm Total Building Res Comm Total Total Total Total Total
Building Permits Plumb/Gas Plumb/Gas
Issuedby Month Issued Perm'A Permit-Wermits Permits Cons Cost Cost Est Cost Est Fees Fees FFees Fees Cost Elect Fees Elect Cos[ Other Fees
January 64 45 1� $2,602,151.06 $1,119,436.00 $1,482,715.06 $40,159.79 $17,286.00 $22,873.
February fit 43 19 $4,637,09753 5850,595.23 $3,786,502.30 $45,123.44 $13,320.14 $31,803.30
March B4 63 21 $3,739,867.08 $2,693,669.00 $1,046,218.08 $55,560.63 $38576.02 $16,984.61
April 116 77 39 $11,388,510.00 $1,586,385.00 $9,802,125.00 $170,373.00 $24923.00 $145,450.00
�. M W. 4
May 90 73 17 $4,129,210.00 $1,607,017.00 $2,522,193.00 $63,225.26 $23541.97 $39,683.29
June 90 61 29 $9,306,301.17 $1,470,827.17 $7,835,474.00 $68,799.85 $22,576.35 $46,223.50
Judy 108 83 25 $8,530,78497 $1,943,773.97 $6567,011.00 $127,305.80 $28,606.30 $98,699.50 —yam
August 109 84 $9,147,712.43 $2,468,354.43 $6,679,358.00 $135,058.80 $37,932.60 $97,126.20
Sept 118 81 37 20,253,67332 2,358,686.32 17,894,987.00 308,900.89 $39,224.39 $269,676.50
Oct 111 93 18 $10,944,068.00 $2,575,092.00 S8,268,976.00 $154,058.48 $29,389.08 S124,669.40
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Nov 116 95 21 $5,673,944.65 $3,270,219.65 $2,403,625.00 $80,433.89 $43.379.14 $37,054.75
Dec 99 83 16 $7,214,044.00 $2,731,479.00 $4,482,565.00 $109,770.67 $42,091.00 67679.67
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2017 Bull dlne
PermitTotals 1167 881 286 963 762 148 $97.467.284.15 $24,675.534.77 $72.791.749.38 $1.358.770.46 $360.845.99 $997.924.47 $85.598.00 $1.283970.00 $341.3132.83 $13.995,219.78 $6,350.00
2016 Building Pen 1176 930 246 910 688 168 $139,731,24628 $27,013,099.78 $112,461,763.83 $2,099,173.36 S415,980.80 $1,683,192.56 $58,633.00 $186,195.29 $7,169,423.33 $17,650.00
2017 TOTAL
PERMITS ISSUED 3040
2017 TOTAL COST
ESTIMATE $111,465,543.93
2017 TOTAL FEES
COLLECTED $1,792,101.29
Summary January 1,2017-December 31,2017
1600
1400 1348
1176 1167
1200
1000 896 882
947 984 1005
800 737
600
400
200
I
Year Permits Fee 0
2009 737 $642,114.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
2010 896 $806,426.00 Total Building Permits Issued
2011 882 $923,980.00
2012 947 $580,773.00
2013 984 $1,265,530.00
2014 1005 $1,293,966.00 $3,000,000.00
2015 1348 $2,619,742.00
2016 1176 $2,099,173.00 $2,500,000.00
2017 1167 $1,358,770.46
$2,000,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$500,000.00
$0.00
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Total Building Permit Fees
2009-2017 Permit and Fee Summary
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ZONING&CODE ENFORCEMENT in the notifications are links to each Newly enforced short-term rentals
OFFICE document submitted for a petition. were before the board for the first
The Office continues to maintain and time in 2017 in the form of an
The priority of the Zoning and Code provide informational brochures and Appeal of the Determination of
Enforcement Office is the education and hand-outs as well as information on the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
enforcement of the Town's Ordinances the Town's webpage for ease of use by Measures have been taken to discuss
and to promote and maintain Watertown residents,contractors and businesses. and form an ordinance to provide
as a safe and desirable place to live and direction on the growing number of
work. The Zoning and Code Enforcement 2. Provide technical expertise by short-term rentals in Watertown.
Office is committed to administering supporting the Town Council and
fair and unbiased resolve of code its various Boards,Commissions, 3. Improve the permit process by
violations,provide public information, and Committees with reports implementing the Town's GEO
assist the general public with meeting and recommendations for TMS permit software and process
their residential and business goals, consideration at public hearing. all permits in a timely and efficient
coordinate and review development In addition,provide orientation manner(within 14 days).
proposals for conformance with the Town's and introduction to all new board
Zoning Ordinance and serve as staff to the members regarding roles and The Zoning and Code Enforcement
Zoning Board of Appeals. responsibilities. Office is responsible for reviewing all
development and building permits
Performance Measures Currently,the Zoning Board of to ensure conformance with the
Appeals(ZBA)has five (5)full Town's Zoning Ordinance and/or
The Zoning and Code Enforcement Office members and two (2)alternate identifying the appropriate permit/
(Office)consists of three(3)positions:the members. Support Staff includes relief process to obtain such permits.
Zoning Assistant or Clerk to the Zoning Louise Civetti,Zoning Assistant The Zoning and Code Enforcement
Board of Appeals,the Zoning Enforcement to the Board and Michael Mena, Office reviewed all applicable
Officer and the Code Enforcement Officer. Zoning Enforcement Officer. Building Permits and Occupancy
permits.In the course of the year,the
The Town of Watertown's Budget During 2017,the ZBA heard and/or Zoning Officer also reviewed 28 Sign
established the following performance acted on 17 petitions in accordance applications compared to 29 Sign
goals and measures which are applicable to with the provisions of M.G.L.c. applications in 2016. There were
the Zoning and Code Enforcement Office. 40A and the Watertown Zoning 44 driveway extensions and/or new
Ordinance(WZO).The petitions driveway approvals compared to 25
1. To improve community access included one(1)Special Permit in 2016.
to Department information by Applications;eight(8)Special
providing essential Department Permit Finding Applications;one The Zoning and Code Enforcement
information and add new (1)Telecommunications Act(TCA) Office transferred the recording and
content to the website for a more Variance Application;two(2) tracking of new code enforcement
friendly interface;in addition to Amendments to Special Permits and complaints/cases from GEO TMS to
continuously maintaining and one()1 Appeal to the Determination People GIS/People Forms in January
updating the website with meeting of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. 2017,as well as tracking new or
notices,agendas,applications,etc. Total fees collected for all petitions: modified driveway approvals. The
$10,695 In addition,the office People GIS/People Forms software
The Zoning and Code Enforcement collected fees for five(5)Developer's provides better tracking and real
Office has continuously provided Conferences(also known as Site Plan time entering of code violations and
all meeting notices,agendas,and Review)totaling$1,750;three(3) inspection data in the field.
reports on the town's website in Affordable Housing Reviews,$750
accordance with State and Local and four(4)Planning Board cases, The Zoning Staff attended nine(9)
statutory requirements. The Office $17,615. Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
has also continued to update recent
project submittals on the"Petitions/ Seven(7)petitions in 2017 were Zoning and Code Enforcement
Cases for Zoning Relief"webp age, cancelled or withdrawn as they did
which lists projects recently not meet the intent of the ordinance; In addition to the above,the Zoning and
submitted and then updates the were not able to provide the required Code Enforcement Office entered 541 new
project's milestones through the documentation;or were found to be code compliance cases into the new
development review and public outside of the board's jurisdiction. People Forms tracking system which
hearing process,including plans, Two requests for amendments to consisted of both compliant driven and
staff reports,applicant submittal a prior determination were for an proactive enforcement through daily
information,architectural interior expansion and an exterior patrols through the community.
documents,community meeting loading dock.
and public hearing dates. Imbedded
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Enforcement activity primary centered on: The coordination of the transition was Chairperson,also effective immediately.
organized,coordinated and tracked Jamie O'Connell was welcomed to the
1. Front Yard Parking; by Susan Jenness,Clerk to the Office. Commission in April.
2. Installation or alteration of driveways She now schedules monthly meetings
without permits; with the two Senior Planners to review At the January 18,2017 meeting,the
3. Unregistered vehicles on private the workload. She also monitors Conservation Commission voted
property, the procedural and administrative unanimously to sign on with 30 other
4. Vegetation overgrowth;and, requirements of each project,mandated by Massachusetts Conservation Commissions
5. Snow and ice removal from the the applicable ordinance. to the Massachusetts Association of
sidewalk for commercial properties. Conservation Commissions letter to
Effective on November 27,2017,Mr. Governor Baker,calling on him to end
Of the above enforcement activity,500 of Hayward resigned from the position he his support for new interstate pipeline
the 541 compliance cases were resolved had held in Watertown for a new job as projects.
during the same year(92%compliance the Conservation Manager in the Town of
rate). A total of 124 citations/fines were Needham. The Conservation Commission received
issued for a total of$20,175.00;however, three Notice of Intent(NOI)applications
only a total of 33 of the citations/fines Christopher Hayward is fondly in 2017:
issued were paid for a total of remembered by many of his colleagues and
$4,925.00,leaving$15,250.00 in the residents. In recognition of his hard 485&615 Arsenal Street-Arsenal
outstanding/unpaid fines. work,Mr.Hayward was awarded with a Yards. As part of a site redevelopment
proclamation presented by Town Council project,work proposed is within the
Staff also enforced the newly adopted ban President Mark Sideris. His colleagues 200-foot Riverfront Area and Watertown
on single use plastic bags which involved wish him well on the journey of his new 150-foot Buffer Zone to the Charles River
notifying commercial tenants/occupants career. and includes installation of subsurface
via the town's Notify Me email system, storm water management structures,
in addition to mailing over 300 flyers to All work formerly managed by Mr. construction of a multi-use pathway and
local businesses. Staff also conducted 286 Hayward is now being monitored and regrading/repaving of specific areas. The
inspections to ensure compliance with the processed by Ms.Jenness,and Mr.Steve initial hearing was continued to disclose
new ordinance. Magoon. The Town is also actively seeking more extensive research on boring logs,
candidates for the open position as of this ground water levels,and soil conditions.
The Office continues to be proactive with Annual Report. On April 5,2017 the Commission voted
notifying the community of the town's to allow the NOI and issued an Order of
codes through the biannual tax bills, The other Town staff involved in the work Conditions.
the town's Notify Me email system,and of the combined Office of Conservation,
targeted flyers and mailers. Historical Preservation and the Tree 64 Pleasant Street-64 Pleasant Street
Warden in 2017 included Senior Planners (Sasaki Associates)for maintenance and
CONSERVATION,HISTORICAL Gideon Schreiber,and Andrea Adams. repair of the facade of a historic mill
PRESERVATION&TREE WARDEN complex/commercial building,within
CONSERVATION COMMISSION jurisdictional resource areas. On March 1,
The Office of Conservation,Historical 2017,the Commission voted to allow the
Preservation and Tree Warden began Marylouise Pallotta McDermott,Chair- NOI and issued an Order of Conditions.
the calendar year 2017 with a significant Stepped Down as Chair on March 1,2017
modification of work assignments to Charles C.Bering 311 Arsenal Street: Athenahealth,to
address the heavy workload of Chris Leo G.Martin-Chairperson Appointed perform various roadway improvements
Hayward,the Tree Warden,Conservation March 1,2017 at the intersections of Charles River
and Historical Preservation Agent. Mr. Louis M.Taverna-Vice Chairperson Road,North Beacon Street and
Hayward had been solely responsible for Appointed March 1,2017 Greenough Boulevard. On June 7,
managing and overseeing these three Patrick Fairbairn 2017,the Commission granted an Order
separate jurisdictions of the office over the Maria P.Rose of Conditions under CMR 10.53(6)
last 11 years. Jamie O'Connell—Appointed April 5, which gives Conservation Commissions
2017. discretion with respect to,as a limited
In February,the Director of Community project,the construction,rehabilitation,
Development and Planning/Assistant At the March 1,2017 meeting,Marylouise and maintenance of footpaths,bikepaths,
Town Manager,Steve Magoon,announced Pallotta McDermott,who has served and other pedestrian or non-motorized
that there would be a transition where the town and residents of Watertown vehicle access to or along riverfront areas
Mr.Hayward would remain the Historical since 1981 stepped down as Chairperson but outside other resource areas.
Preservation Agent,but the work of the while remaining as a member of the
Historic Preservation Office would be Commission. At the same meeting,Leo
shared by the two Senior Planners in the Martin was elected Chairperson,and
Planning Office. Louis M.Taverna was elected as Vice
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There were no Requests for or not the dam should be removed. The January 2018
Determination of Applicability filed in Chair invited Ms.Cianciola back to make
2017 a future presentation once the findings are In 2017,20 applications for demolition of
in. buildings that were recorded as older than
Other Regulatory Business 50 years were forwarded to the Historical
Ongoing Projects: Preservation Office for review.
March 1,2017 the Commission held
a public hearing for an Extension of Pedestrian Bridge Replacement: By Out of the 20 applications filed,6 of the
the Order of Conditions for work December,the Pedestrian Bridge affected properties were condemned by
associated with proposed subgrade Replacement project at California and Watertowris Inspector of Buildings,Mr.
electric distribution lines under portions Galen Streets was still on hold. At the Kenneth Thompson.
of North Beacon Street and the North December meeting,Chairman Martin
Beacon Street Bridge in connection with reported that the fabrication of the An Application for Demolition was filed
a new electric substation. At this hearing, pedestrian bridge is still ongoing. He on February 22,2017 for a home at 76
the Commission granted a three year explained that the bridge needs to be Emerson Road. The house at the site
extension. galvanized,painted and mobilized and that had been already been demolished when
it was unlikely that the bridge would be the application was filed.The Historical
Informational Reviews installed by December. Commission held a public hearing
in June,and found that the building
At the January 18,2017 meeting,there Whitney Hill: In 2013 the Town Council was architecturally and historically
was an informational meeting held for voted positively on a resolution to declare significant in terms of period and style.
the Commission on the Arsenal Park Whitney Hill Park as parkland. Within Based on these findings,the Ordinance
Connector. Nidhi Gulati from Livable that resolution the Town Council voted automatically imposed a two-year delay
Street Alliance and Gideon Schreiber, in language that states the Conservation because of the Voluntary Demolition of a
Senior Planner,discussed the multi- Commission,through the Conservation historically significant building.
use connector through Arsenal Park, Agent,shall submit to the Town Manager,
connecting the Watertown/Cambridge each year prior to December 31st,a In addition to 76 Emerson Road,there
Greenway and the Department of recommended plan for maintenance and were 13 other Demolition Delay hearings
Conservation and Recreation(DCR) educational activities for Whitney Hill held before the Historical Commission.
Charles River Paths. Dan Driscoll,Senior Park. Only two of those buildings were found to
Project Manager for the DCR was also be preferably preserved.
present and offered valuable insight into In 2017,Commission member Fairbairn
the feasibility of various products being continued to collaborate with local One of the two buildings found to be
considered for paving the paths. Mr. ecologist volunteers Brooks Mathewson preferably preserved was Building 221
Schreiber told the Commission he was and Ron Trial about Whitney Hill. In the located at 485-615 Arsenal Street,which is
assessing possibilities for funding of the summer,field work was performed by part of the Arsenal Yards redevelopment.
project through the contractors involved Watertown High School volunteers who It was an old powder keg building,
in developments on either end of the park. collected samples of woody debris found at encapsulated in a newer construction.
Ways of harmoniously blending both Whitney Hill. In the fall,Biology students Based upon the merits of the overall
sides of the development were also being from Watertown High School did field redevelopment project,the Historical
explored. Mr.Schreiber offered to update work that involved sampling lower woody Commission voted 3-2 not to impose a
the Conservation Commission again when vegetation. demolition delay.
a design concept for the Arsenal Park
Connector is available. 2017 MACC Conference: Maria Rose, The other building found to be preferably
Patrick Fairbairn and Leo Martin attended preserved is 10 Winter Street,a multi-
At the November 1,2017 meeting, the annual MACC conference in spring. family dwelling built in approximately
Elisabeth Cianciola,an Aquatic Scientist 1862. The demolition request for this
for the Charles River Watershed HISTORICAL COMMISSION property came from the Town,as the
Association appeared for an informational property will be affected by the proposed
presentation and discussion with the Members Community Path that is envisioned to
Commission about the possibility of the Elizabeth H.Loukas-Chairperson- link the Linear Park to Arsenal Park.
Watertown Dam removal. The Watertown Effective January 2018 The Commission voted unanimously to
Dam located at California and Galen David J.Russo,Jr.,Vice Chairperson institute a 6-month delay to allow the
Streets has been selected as a priority Effective January 2018 Commission to look for options to move
project by the Massachusetts Department Marilynne K.Roach the house,as well as consider options for
of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Donald S.Berg-Stepped down December documenting the house.
Restoration. Ms.Cianciola explained a 31,2017
feasibility study being planned which may Susan Steele Of the other applications reviewed by the
take from 1-2 years to show findings before Thomas Malone Historical Commission,the remaining
a decision can be made about whether Matthew Walter-Appointed effective structures were found to not be preferably
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preserved. Therefore,no demolition delay
was imposed. P Award Category l Award ReciA or
Award Description
The Richard E.Mastrangelo Watertown Free Public Digital Display Kiosk
Informational Reviews Memorial Award Library,Brittany Byrd
and Brita Zitin
At the January 12,2017 Historical
Commission meeting,Gus Fraser,Director Environmental Preservation Butler and Sons Tree Professional Tree Services at the
Award Service Commanders Mansion
of Preservation and Facilities Management
of the Mount Auburn Cemetery reviewed Community Spirit Award Watertown Cable Video Segments on Watertown History
a proposed project at the Bigelow Chapel. Access,Dan
The presentation included a model of the Hogan and Andrea
renovations and what the Chapel and Santopietro
surrounding area would look like when the
project was complete. Citizenship Award Carole Katz, Historic Banners in Watertown and Coolidge
Watertown Savings Square
Mr.Fraser explained a primary reason for Bank
the work was that the Cemetery wanted
to provide an ADA Compliant entrance Historical Resources Meg Winslow,Mount Assistance with Massachusetts Historic
Preservation Award Auburn Cemetery Inventory Forms
to the Chapel. Mr.Sam Lasky of William
Rawn Associates described the proposed
addition to the Chapel,which would also A reception was held courtesy of the Linda Sternberg
create a new meeting space adjacent to the Office of the Town Manager immediately John Hecker
crematory. following the awards presentation. Carolyn Famiglietti-Deceased May 5,2017
The award recipients and all guests in
In May of 2017 the Commission wrote attendance were served sandwiches, On May 25,2017 the Office of Historical
a comment letter to the Massachusetts pastries,coffee and soft drinks. Preservation was notified that the
Historical Commission about the project Secretary,Carolyn Famiglietti passed away
at Mount Auburn Cemetery.The letter Additional Form Bs: In January 2017, on May 5,2017. The Historic District
noted that looking northward through the Chairman David Russo delivered 225 Commission members offer the following
stained glass window,the visible roofline Form Bs that register historic monuments tribute to honor Carolyn,and her valuable
of the addition would impact and detract within the Mount Auburn Cemetery,to service to Watertown as Secretary to the
from the experience of this window. the Massachusetts Historic Commission. Historic District Commission for over 6
Nevertheless,the letter strongly supported Form B is the standardized way in years.
the revitalization of the Chapel. which monuments,structures and even
significant vistas can be catalogued in a As a practicing lawyer,and graduate of
2017 Preservation Awards: The Systematic way for future reference. The Boston University School of Law,Carolyn
Commission held its Annual Preservation Form Bs were prepared by Mr.Russo with brought exceptional intelligence that was
Night and Awards Program at the research assistance from Meg Winslow, mixed with common sense to the Historic
Commander's Mansion on May, 18,2017. curator of the Historical Collection at the District Commission and every meeting.
Cemetery.An article detailing Russo's She always possessed an awareness of the
For the second year in a roti;the awards process of preparing and filing the Form oftentimes competing aspects contained in
ceremony drew a crowd that was at times Bs was published in Sweet Auburn each project.
standing room only.For the first time, Magazine.
the Historical Preservation Awards were Carolyn had an ability to apply the rules
recorded by Watertown Cable News. Historic Plaque Program: The of the Historic District Ordinance in a
With permission granted by Watertown Commission continued the Watertown way that honored the rules themselves,the
Cable News,a link showing the awards Historic Plaque Program. For$65 a applicants appearing before the Historic
ceremony has been posted to the Historical property owner can purchase a 9"x I I" District Commission,and each of the
Commission Web Page. oval plaque,identifying the age,original residents of the Historic District over her
owner,and the architect/builder of their years of service to the community.
Two Certificates of Appreciation were property for display. The Commission
awarded by the Historical Commission at researches and verifies the property During 2017,the Historic District
the 2017 awards ceremony. The certificates information. During 2017, 11 plaques Commission Office received 18
were presented to Chris Hayward,the were commissioned by residents. To date, applications for Certificates for projects
Historical Preservation Agent,and to J. 168 historic plaques have been purchased. within the Historic District. Of the
B.Jones,who stepped down from the 18 applications filed,there were 3
Historical Commission after 12 years of HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION public hearings held before the District
service in December of 2016. Commission to review the projects.
Members Ultimately,these three cases were granted
Harvey Steiner,Chairman a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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The 15 remaining Applications were Mr.Hayward was nominated by his the Department of Public Works,an
reviewed in the office by Mr.Hayward, colleague Louis Civetti,Clerk to the appropriate annual budget for community
as Agent,and with assistance from the Zoning Board of Appeals,and who forestry programs and an official Arbor
Senior Planners. These 15 projects submitted an application to the Tree Day observance and proclamation. Based
were determined to be exempt from Wardens Association Awards Committee on these criteria,Watertown continued to
public hearing,and Certificates of Non- for consideration. It was approved qualify for the Tree City USA designation,
Applicability were issued in house. unanimously by a Board of Mr.Hayward's twenty-one consecutive years and running.
peers,who gave him the Warden of
106 Mount Auburn Street the Year award at the Association's During 2017, 144 trees were planted in
In early 2017,Mr.Hayward,as Agent, annual conference held in Sturbridge, the Town. Street trees accounted for the
determined that work done at 106 Mount Massachusetts. majority of the tree plantings although
Auburn Street,a contributing structure in trees were planted in residents'front yards
the Mount Auburn Street Historic District, On May 10,2017,a ceremony was held when a suitable location could not be
was not consistent with the Certificate in Watertown in recognition of the found on the street.
of Appropriateness issued on October honor bestowed on Mr.Hayward by his
29,2014. He also determined it was not colleagues,and an evergreen tree was Continuing with the policy adopted in
consistent with a Historic Preservation planted in the park in Watertown Square 2001 to diversify street tree plantings,
Restriction on the property held by opposite the Riverside office building. different trees were offered and used for
Historic New England. planting: Black Gum,Red Sunset Maple,
The photo seen below is the President Cleveland Select Pear,Gingko,Pin Oak,
The work in question was repair of the of the Massachusetts Tree Warden and Akebono Cherry,Ornamental Crab Apple,
rotted wood canopy over the Mount Foresters Association Bob LeBlanc,of the and Japanese Tree Lilac.
Auburn Street entrance.The Certificate Town of Walpole,presenting the Seth Swift
was issued with conditions that synthetic Award to Hayward on January 11,2017. Following best management practices,
materials such as Fypon and Azek were trees planted under power lines were
only permitted on flat,unmolded pieces restricted to those that will not mature
such as fascia boards and posts. However, over 30 feet tall. During 2017 a total of
molded/turned pieces were required to ems. 107 street trees were removed mostly due
be made of natural wood such as Spanish to safety reasons.
cedar or mahogany.
ENERGY OFFICE
In June,the Agent sent a letter to Mr.Dino
Tangredi,as contact for the Condominium Watertown's Energy Office was created
in 2015 by the Town Council per the Association at the property,informing � " "' �_
: ,_tea_-
him and the Association that the work was recommendation of Town Management
inconsistent with the Certificate and the with strong support from Watertown's
Preservation Restriction,and would need Environment and Energy Efficiency
to be replaced. Committee.The Energy Manager position
was initially funded by State grants
The Historic District Commission discussed through the Mass Department of Energy
The Town Council issued a proclamation
the matter in June and July,and issued Resources.
naming April,28 2017 Arbor Day in
additional letters to Mr.Tangredi directing The Energy Manager position is multi-
him to commence work consistent with the Watertown,and urging residents to plant faceted and charged with increasing the
Preservation Restriction,with prior review a tree on this day. Arbor Day was initiated sustainability of Watertown Municipal
and approval by Historic New England. As by J.Sterling Morton in 1872 as a day to operations thru identifying energy and
of December 2017,Mr.Tangredi had hired Plant new trees. Mr.Hayward, Tree cost saving opportunities,reviewing and
Lowell Schooll t
a firm to design and fabricate replacement Warden held t annual celebration at the analyzing energy consumption data,
wooden pieces for the entrance elements. that day to raise awareness of the trees in the environment that da recommending/implementing best
Director Magoon,Ms.Jenness and the two y. practices for mechanical and building
Senior Planners continue to monitor the systems operation,and providing energy
projects progress. students
Hayward held t assembly for the efficiency consulting to town and school
students about insects and invasive species facilities.
TREE WARDEN and how they can affect the local trees. He The goals of the Energy Manager are to
also handed out Fraser Fir saplings to the promote and oversee Town sustainability
lant a tree to celebrate
On January 17,2017 a reception was held students and teachers e Arbor Da
they could all activities,reduce Watertown's carbon
in the Philip Pane Lower Hearing Room py. footprint and save the Town energy and
honoring Chris Hayward for receiving the money.
distinguished Seth Swift Tree Warden of In 2017,Watertown had an active Tree
Warden under Massachusetts General
the Year Award by the Massachusetts Tree Law Cha a tree division under A synopsis of significant activities and
Warden and Foresters Association. pter 87, accomplishments follow:
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Investigation and devlovment Procure State Grants for Ener_Q_v E_ff_icienc_v process began on July 1st,2017.
of Community Choice Electrical Projects-LED Streetlights: Watertown's partnership with Johnson
AQ_Qre_Qation: Controls will span 20 years and the
The Energy Manager developed and M&V process is a critical step to ensure
A significant amount of effort in 2017 submitted a Green Communities quantitatively that Watertown is realizing
was to research,review,and ultimately Competitive Grant Proposal to replace the energy savings the contract calls
recommend the Town pursue a Watertown's 926 remaining High Pressure for. The Energy Manager is tasked with
Community Choice Residential Electricity Sodium and Mercury Vapor streetlights working with Johnson Controls and our
Supply Aggregation program. This with highly efficient and long lasting utility suppliers to confirm the contracted
program was thoroughly investigated by LED's.This project was completed in 2017. energy savings are obtained and if not
the Energy Office along with the town ensure that Johnson Controls makes up
residents on Watertown's Environment and Watertown was awarded a grant for any shortfalls.By State law the energy and
Energy Efficiency Committee. Program $207,505 along with an Eversource maintenance savings must pay for the
objectives follow: incentive of$118,531,which fully funded project,so there will be no net cost to the
Electrical Aggregation allows residents, the$326,036 LED streetlight retrofit taxpayer.
small businesses and non-profits the project.
option to purchase electrical power under The Performance Contract improvements
a bulk purchase plan.This provides volume Benefits to Watertown from this project are calculated to reduce overall energy
purchasing power and price stability along include: consumption at the facilities it covers by
with significantly greener energy than over 20%,and will provide significant
suppled from the utility.Although not • Improved lighting with new state-of- savings in energy and money along with
guaranteed electrical aggregations typically the-art LED streetlights a substantial decrease in Watertown's
provide cost savings. • $326,036 in Town capital greenhouse gas emissions.
improvements at no cost to taxpayers
• Increasing the percentage of green Annual energy savings of 474,125 Renewable Generation-Performance
power in Watertowns electrical kWh Confirmation of Town SolarArrays:
supply will provide a very significant
reduction in the Town's carbon • Reduction in greenhouse gas The Energy Manager confirms the
footprint. emissions of 389 tons CO2e per year performance/annual output of the Town's
• The increased percentage of green (equivalent to the annual emissions Solar Arrays at the DPW,the Police
power in the aggregation will drive of 38 households or over 860,000 Station and High School and compiles and
new renewable electrical generation passenger car miles driven) submits the mandatory State reporting.
in our local area. Over$107,000 savings in annual
• Over 100 towns and cities in electricity and maintenance costs The arrays are performing well,at or above
Massachusetts have implemented or design specifications,and are providing
are in the process of implementing Performance Contract Final cost savings and carbon reduction benefits
Community Choice Aggregation, Commissioning&Measurement and to Watertown,in 2017 these arrays
including nearby cities/towns of Verification: provided over$24,000 of cost savings.
Cambridge,Newton,Brookline,
Dedham,Lexington,Melrose, Watertown hired Johnson Controls Cumulatively,the arrays have generated
Arlington,and Somerville. to implement a$7M+Energy Saving over 660,000 kWh of clean,renewable
• Subscribers to Electrical Aggregation Performance Contract.Under the electricity since their installation. This is
will continue to receive a single bill performance contract investment grade equivalent to the annual electric use of 53
and service from Eversource. audits of Town and School facilities Mass homes and has reduced Watertown's
• Community Choice Electrical identified needed capital improvements that greenhouse gas emissions by 541 tons of
Aggregation is voluntary,residents had energy,operational and maintenance CO2e.
can decline or can opt out at any time savings potential.Multiple energy saving
with no penalty. measures were selected and these measures, Facilities&Ener_Q_v Procurement.
which included weatherization,lighting
Detailed presentations were given to the improvements,controls and mechanical The Energy Manager utilizes the Town's
Town Council,who,after a thorough systems upgrades were implemented and computerized Building Management
review,unanimously voted to direct Town are saving the town money. System to optimize control sequences for
Staff to proceed with the Aggregation. energy efficient operations,and to help
The Energy Manager worked closely determine root cause of mechanical room
Many residential benefits will accrue from with Johnson Controls to manage the issues.
the Aggregation,however,it is a complex final commissioning of the project to
and lengthy process,requiring review confirm the systems are performing to Additionally,he works with the building
and approval from several State agencies, design specifications. The Performance managers to institute rigorous equipment
typical implementation can range from 14 Savings Contract was fully accepted and maintenance programs and helps specify
to 18 months. the Measurement and Verification(M&V) energy efficient equipment.
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The Energy Manager confirmed Municipal to assist in confirming the applicable
utility consumption and demand Energy Code building requirements are Watertown will soon celebrate its 8th
projections and provided detailed analysis being followed and to work with private anniversary as a Green Community.
of multiple contract options to assist the developers to encourage"better than Becoming a Green Community has
Town with favorable procurement of required"overall sustainable design allowed the Town to be eligible for
electricity and natural gas supply contracts. and increase the deployment of onsite state grants for energy efficiency and
renewable energy generation. renewable energy projects. However,
Communitv Outreach-Faire on the maintaining Green Community status
Sa_uare and Senior Center: A significant update to energy related requires the submission of a Green
sections of the Building Code was released Communities Annual Report,which
The Energy Manager participated in in 2017,as well as modifications to the exhaustively details all of the Town and
Watertown's annual"Faire on the Square" LEED standards,helping to educate School's municipal energy consumption
where he promoted energy conservation developers and confirm the projects met and sustainability activities.The Energy
and sustainability best practices. the updated code was required. Manager is responsible for assembling and
The Energy Manager manned the booth analyzing the energy consumption data
for the daylong event. The booth had Communitv Outreach- Watertown and compiling and submitting the annual
posters of Watertown's three solar arrays, Sustainabilit_Website: report.
details of Town Sustainability projects,and Since the base year of 2010 Watertown has
information on energy related services The Energy Manager is responsible reduced its Municipal energy usage,and
available to residents. for the content of Watertown's Energy the resulting greenhouse gas emissions,
Conservation/Sustainability webpage by over 13%,even while the Town's
Over 200 Mass Save brochures were which provides all residents access to population has increased almost 10%.
distributed,they included information on; information on energy and sustainability
activities and resources. This site can be Watertown has a proud history of
• Free residential energy audits found under the Community Development sustainability,with strong support from
• Low cost loans for energy upgrades and Planning page. Town Council and Town Management the
Energy Office is chartered to ensure that
• Oil and propane heating rebates Communitv Outreach- Watertown trend continues and accelerates,further
• Free energy audits for multi-family Environment&EnerQv E_fl_iciencv reducing Watertown's carbon footprint and
residences Committee: saving the Town energy and money.
• Energy assistance programs for The Energy Manager is a member of WHITNEY HILL ANNUAL REPORT
income eligible residents
Watertown's volunteer Environment
• In-depth conversations were held &Energy Efficiency Committee.The Background: On 8 January 2013 the
with many residents and they were Committee is appointed by the Town Watertown Town Council,by unanimous
pleased to get a better understanding Council and acts as an advisory board to vote,adopted Resolution No.3 (R-
of the Town's sustainability activities the Town on environmental,energy and 2013-3),A Resolution Preserving the
and appreciated receiving actionable sustainability issues. Property Known as Whitney Hill Park.
information on how they can save
energy,money and reduce their The resolution directs the Watertown
carbon footprint. Educational Outreach: Conservation Commission(WCC)to
submit,each year prior to 31 December,
In addition to Faire on the Square With Watertown Public School educators' "a recommended plan for maintenance
outreach,the Energy Manager hosted an input,an activity-based-learning module and educational activities"for Whitney
Energy Saving presentation and Q&A at with directly actionable items the children Hill Park. For a comprehensive,long-term
the Town's Senior Center.This presentation can do to save energy and reduce their,and outline of the Conservation Commission's
was recorded to allow for additional their families,environmental impact was response to this directive,see Appendix A
viewing. developed and presented to students. herewith,Whitney Hill-A Proposal for
Development of a Stewardship Plan'.
Also,many residents have contacted Additionally,assistance with a reduce-
or visited the Energy Office to discuss reuse-recycle focused segment at the Activities in 2017
renewable energy,energy saving and Schools Arbor Day celebration was Continuation of baseline inventory
sustainability options,along with questions Provided. and extension of dialog with public
regarding utility billing processes and and private sector.
Interface with State Department of Completion b WCC of digitized
procedures. - - - P Y g
Energy Resources: baseline data for lower woody
Developer's Conference-Site Plan vegetation.
Reviews: The Energy Manager is the primary
• Collaboration with local ecologist
interface with the State Department volunteers Brooks Mathewson and
The Energy Nlanager participates in of Energy Resources and the Green Ron Trial.
proposed development site plan reviews Communities Division.
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• Summer field work by Watertown for the sake of comparison between sample March sessions of the WCC have become
High School(WHS)volunteers plots and years. the annual occasion for an open meeting
sampling coarse woody debris. that provides time for the WCC to report
• Completed fall semester WHS During the summer,as part of the Red- on Whitney Hill Park and listen to the
biology class field work: backed Salamander research,and in partial citizenry,many of whom represent
• fulfillment of their Community Service concerned abutter households that have
Sampling nvertebrate pre-graduation requirement,six WHS been individually notified. This procedure
decomposeerr c commommunity students measured coarse woody debris at will be followed in 2018.
and Red-backed Salamander each sample plot and placed a cover board
population. at each. The cover boards were placed over The one scheduled biology class activity
• Commencement of lower woody summer,and surveyed twice during the for 2018 is the sampling of lower woody
vegetation sampling. fall semester. Four individual salamanders vegetation(saplings,shrubs,lianas).
of two color morphs were found at three This will be the second student survey
• Focus invasive species for well-dispersed sample stations,indicating of the understory,thus providing an
consideration of management and/or removal. the Park forest's long history of relatively opportunity for comparison of student
undisturbed conditions. The proportion of data from one year to the next. Surveys
• Continued discussions regarding one color morph to the other is thought to to be conducted by the WCC in 2018
collaboration with the Department be a possible indicator of climate change. (or as soon as possible thereafter),with
of Public Works and other groups to During the fall,WHS field exercises were or without WHS collaboration,include
plan activities at Whitney Hill Park. also conducted in preparation for the (1)the characterization and mapping of
spring-semester sampling of lower woody human impacts(litter,garden wastes,
In spring,the WCC(Patrick Fairbairn) vegetation. injury to vegetation,construction debris,
completed digitization of the official data erosion,dog feces etc.);(2)the mapping
for lower woody vegetation(saplings, Plans for 2018: of woody invasive plants by sample plot
shrubs and lianas). These data are to serve Meeting with Park abutters and all or by GPS polygon of area ground cover;
as the baseline reference against which interested citizens in March at the
(3)core sampling of selected trees(e.g.the
to measure all future change in the Park's scheduled Conservation Commission largest in each sample plot)to determine
understory vegetation. They also serve as meeting,to report on activities to age and correlation with historical weather
a basis of comparison with student results date,future plans,and to elicit public records;(4)design and location of paired
from use of the same data collection form. commentary.
sample plots to analyze long-term effects
• Resumption(and completion?)of of invasive plant removal on the Park
Research activities expanded over field work on the first inventor of
Y vegetation.
spring and summer with the assistance lower woody vegetation by WHS
of Brooks Mathewson,whose biology class. This last research possibility could entail
herpetological expertise prompted Further research to be determined, an initially conspicuous impact on the
the inception of a survey of the Park's including: forest. As tentatively conceived,this
Red-backed Salamander(Plethodon experiment envisages two adjacent 10 X
cinereus)population. A square-foot n collection of data on human 20 meter"quadrats"or rectangular sample
cover board was placed near the center impacts:collation of these plots,one of which remains undisturbed
of each vegetation monitoring sample with previous data,mapping of (the"control"plot),the other("treatment"
plot to attract macroinvertebrates of impacts by category
plot)of which is subject to perennial
the decomposer community,and the a further studies of invasive plant destruction of all plants considered
salamander,which preys on them. In late species. invasive or potentially so. Changes in
summer and fall,Marion Road resident the vegetation of these permanent plots
and mycologist Ron Trial conducted two a tree core sampling of selected
can track the fate of all recorded species
surveys of Whitney Hill Park with Patrick trees. with and without perennial removal of
Fairbairn to describe the qualitative nature 0 design and location of paired the identified intruders. Since one of the
of fungus populations encountered. Mr. sample plots(treatment and intruders is a tree,Norway Maple(Ater
Eric Hiltunen of Watertown High School control)to analyze long-term platanoides),which dominates portions of
accompanied the team on one of the effects of invasive plant removal the Park,its destruction in the treatment
surveys.It was agreed that over the course on the Park vegetation. quadrat could create a significant opening
of the next full growing season a list of in the forest canopy that would take
the more common,easilydetectable and 0 investigation of management
several years of forest regeneration to fill.
identifiable genera and species found in options resulting from ongoing
research and external advice. Resulting data from repeated observations
the Park would be compiled with Mr. comparing changes in the treatment and
Trial's help. These key genera and species Meeting with DPW to discuss control quadrats over the years can provide
can then be used by students and/or others coordination of activities approved guidance for future invasives management
as a check-list in an attempt to standardize by the Town Council in Whitney Hill elsewhere in Whitney Hill Park.
observations by sample plot and season Park.
and eventually facilitate quantitative results Since the WCC's responsibility for
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Whitney Hill Park under Town Resolution Town park rules,with map. signage regarding litter management,
R-2013-3 is limited to the provision of Development of a recreational dog walking policy,wildlife,etc.
advice on maintenance and educational ropes-based tree-climbing program f. Determine whether any
activities,management of the Park centered on the landscaped grove of improvements are necessary for
ultimately requires a partnership between trees and grass immediately behind wildlife habitats,erosion control,
the Town Council and the DPW. The the Victory Field baseball diamond. and the potential for developing a
approval of any necessary activities/ Erosion control measures,e.g. recreational tree-climbing program).
improvements would be implemented on steep and/or straight footpath g. Evaluation of invasive species for
through the approval process of the sections,construction of water bars, consideration of management and/or
Town Council with implementation steps,terraced stone dust etc. removal.
by the DPW or a subcontracted entity.
Coordination with the DPW is critical in Biological control of rabbits,rodents h. Develop a protocol for
the development of any modifications/ and squirrels—habitat improvement communication between the WCC's
upgrades to the Park. Protocols should for miscellaneous mammalian agent and the DPW.
predators(weasels,foxes,coyotes
be developed for the review and etc.)by selectively maintaining dense i. Determine the routine management
implementation between the WCC and the understory and rearranging on-site activities to be undertaken by the
DPW for activities that are approved by boulders and curbstone to provide DPW,including maintenance of
the Town Council. intensively managed park-like
refuge/shelter dens. area behind the baseball diamond
Meanwhile,progressively intimate backstop,upkeep of the"landscaped"
P g Y ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION shrub planting behind the DPW
acquaintance with Whitney Hill Park a. Maintenance of the paths. building,
and its users prompts us to propose the
b. Establishment of a system for Determine what other occasional
exploration of additional management and � management activities the DPW
g
recreational activities: Park users to submit issues to the(support of citizen
• Creation of a standing body of town for action(su PP could perform,such as management
citizens,e.g.Friends of Whitney volunteer litter pick-up,response to of safety-related issues in the park
Hill Park,to serve as an organized complaints/requests etc.) (hanging trees,fallen trees,erosion
collective liaison between concerned c. Coordination/communication control on trails,etc.);Determine
Park users and the WCC. with the Parks and Recreation if there are any other long-term
• Creation and installation of a
Departments(e.g.any formally activities that may be needed.
permanent stone monument at recognized responsibilities)
both ends of the main connector d. Determine whether any
path between Marlboro Terrace and subcontracted services are required.
Marion Road,identifying the Park by
name;additional signage regarding C. Determine the need for informative
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APPENDIX A
Whitney Hill-A Proposal for Development of a Stewardship Plan
Phase 1 General public meeting,to hear citizen opinion about Human use
the future of Whitney Hill,and citizen response to the Conservation Tracks("desire lines"),major and minor
Commissions proposal for that future. Meetings thereafter to be held Waste disposal(e.g.gardening and construction
periodically as needed,preceded by adequate publicity promulgated debris,stump dumping,littering)
through official Town announcement,press notice and communication Other
directly with individual abutters. Adverse impacts(e.g.soil erosion,disturbance of
natural vegetation,spread of invasive species).
Phase 2 Inventory(—two-year data collection):
Site history from earliest records,investigation of site natural history. Mapping
Topography
History Location of major invasive species zones
Written references Location of long-term monitoring quadrats
Maps(e.g.Sanborn property maps) Location of existing human tracks
Aerial imagery ca.1920s to present
Tree aging by selective core borings Aesthetics
Identification of landscape value(e.g.autumn foliage,
Site ecology picturesque trees,unusual wild flowers,tranquility),with
Geology(at least surficial characteristics) heavy reliance on citizen input.
Hydrology(e.g.catchment identification) Photographic record of these assets
Soils(e.g.organic content,pH,major nutrients) Identification and refinement of educational opportunities to
Vegetation pursue
Major strata(trees,saplings,shrubs,vines,herbs-
seedlings) Phase 3 Analysis of findings:establishment of an ecological baseline
Dominant species(size,distribution) for study of future change,with provision for management as necessary
Invasive exotic species(ind.ranking by degree of for preservation of its general character.
threat) Listing of the site's most important aspects
Others(e.g.mosses,fungi) Management concerns
Standing dead trees Management resources(e.g.individual specialists,volunteer groups,
Downed dead wood school programs)available to help solve perceived problems.
Creation of site-specific herbarium to facilitate Management solutions
consistent identification
Animals Phase 4 Stewardship goals and objectives.
Birds(species,seasonality,breeding observations) Goals:Overall purpose(e.g.enhance public understanding and
Mammals(species observations incl.baiting, appreciation of the site,establish the basis of long-term ecological
tracking,live trapping) research,reduce unplanned disturbance,control invasive plants).
Invertebrates
Decomposers in topsoil and organic debris Objectives:Specific tasks to achieve the goals in measurable steps
Pest species(e.g.Winter Moth periodicity, (e.g.interpretative labeling,ranking of invasive species and zones by
Asian Long-horned Beetle watch) degree of threat for priority control).
Butterflies,dragonflies Stewardship Chart:Assignment of responsibility,time frame,and
Nocturnal insects by night-lighting budget for achieving each objective.
References: Sources of supporting information
Appendices: Additional useful information
APPENDIX B
Items for discussion with the DPW
1. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION,using the CC Stewardship Plan 2D. Safety-related management.
and Annual Reports as a starting point(see attachments herewith).
2E. Interface with Park users(support of citizen volunteer litter
IA. The DPW response to this. Identification of relevant DPW pick-up,response to complaints/requests etc.)
personnel for liaison with CC and expedited contact.
2E Coordination/communication with the Parks and Recreation
1B. DPW description of routine management activities; Dept.(e.g.any formally recognized responsibilities?)
DPW description of occasional management activities;
Any other long-term activities foreseen. 2G. Subcontracted activities.
2H. Thoughts on improving current DPW management practices
2. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST or initiating new ones?
TO THE CC
21. Utility of holding a joint meeting of CC,DPW and Parks and
2A. The intensively managed park-like area behind the baseball Recreation representatives to clarify respective responsibilities
diamond backstop. (e.g.informative signage,litter management,dog walking
2B. The"landscaped"shrub planting behind the DPW building. policy,wildlife habitat improvement,erosion control,potential
for developing a recreational tree-climbing program).
2C. Path maintenance.
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Commander's Mansion
A look back at 2017
The Commander's Mansion is a historic venue that is
available for events;with a capacity for up to 200 guests. Did you know that Watertown residents are eligible for a 20%
discount off the house rental with proof of residency AND
Whether you are hosting a corporate off-site meeting,Summer Watertown based business are eligible for a 10%discount off
retreat,social gathering or a wedding the Commander's Mansion the house rental! Discounts cannot be combined.
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arbor to prevent puddles.
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property;we alternate lawn reception areas Home Improvements '•,
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the busy season. Throughout the year we continue to
upkeep the interior and exterior of the
property. _ tr
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Commander's Mansion
43 Weddings
15 Corporate Events
6 Film/Photo Shoots
7 Social Gatherings
3 Bereavements
5 In-house Events
7 Town Comps
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Watertown Domino's Pizza
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classic Repertory company
Ist Floor- Be Merry- FREE
Annual Cass the Florist 6:00
`lil Monster Mash with the Watertown On-going wreath demos;showing different methods of
Recreation Department ' creating wreaths with all kinds evergreens
&a variety of accents
Music Video Shoot in the Grape Arbor
' 2nd Floor- Santa's Village - FREE
SAVE THE DJ �. geared rot kids grade K through 5th
r Commander's Mansion Santa arrives 5:30/meet in trout of the mansion
escorted by the Watertown Police Department
i Annual Holiday Open House bring your camera for your own photo opt
thank you Watertown Savings Bank
Tuesday, December 12th
Story Time with Mrs.Claus 5:30 to 7:30
house opens at 4pm for free self tours
Kids Crafts 5:30 to 7.30
440 Talcott Ave.Watertown,MA 02472
Rudolph's Cafe 5:30 to 7:30
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Hot Cocoa&Cookies
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WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Contents
Introduction: 2017 in Review 94
Budget Overview: Fiscal Years 2014-2017 95
Capital Budget 95
Organization Structure 96
Staffing Summary 97
Enrollment Trends and Projections 98
Per Pupil Expenditures 99
School Configuration 100
Student Services 100
English Language Learners 103
Information Technology 104
Food Services 104
Student Performance: State Assessments 105
Cunniff Elementary School 106
Hosmer Elementary School 107
James Russell Lowell Elementary School 108
Watertown Middle School 109
Watertown High School 110
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Introduction: 2017 in Review
To the Citizens of Watertown: This has produced several initiatives and program adoptions
over the years,but with little of the accompanying supports
As the new superintendent of the Watertown Public Schools,I and professional development to fully implement and sustain
am honored to be serving in this role for the greater Watertown programs. This past year,the District began strategically
community. Over the past several months,I have learned much examining its programs and created several support structures
about this community and our school system. What I know for and professional development opportunities to commit to existing
sure is that this Town is proud of our students and our schools programs,identifying any potential gaps in implementation. Two
and that we are ready to make them even better. excellent examples of this are the introduction of Math Teacher
Leaders and the Math Coach and the commitment to revitalizing
From the onset,it was clear that the District was ready to embark the balanced literacy program at the elementary level.
upon the improvement planning process,and at the August 2017 It is clear that Watertown is known for its diverse community and
District Leadership Retreat,the District Leadership Team,along is proud of it. With over 30 percent of our students speaking a
with members of the School Committee,developed a short- language other than English at home and 10 percent considered
term improvement strategy to bring coherence to the work that English Language Learners,both of which are higher than the
was already underway in the District. The District's already state average,WPS students are immersed in an environment that
established vision and overarching strategic goals provided a celebrates diversity and promotes acceptance across all student
target for improvement and enabled the team to productively and adult populations. Much focus and attention has been placed
and efficiently develop the short-term strategy.This short-term on issues of equity in our educational program,and we continue
strategy was used to articulate short-term objectives of the to determine ways in which to welcome,celebrate,appreciate and
District before embarking on a larger strategy development support all of our students in the Watertown Public Schools
process. The short-term strategic objectives for 2017 are: When I began as superintendent,the District was in the process
of submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School
• Provide all students with a rigorous,relevant,standards- Building Authority for a core project for Watertown High School.
based curriculum throughout our core instructional The Master Plan Committee has just completed its work with
program SMMA and was just beginning to discuss next steps based on
• Increase student engagement,agency,and authorship the recommendations from the Master Plan. A short six months
over their learning in an inclusive educational later,an Owner's Project Manager and Architect have been hired
for the Elementary Building Project,and the District has been
community invited into the Eligibility Period for a core program for WHS.
• Ensure effective communication among families, The Eligibility Period process with the MSBA will begin on April
students,staff,and the greater community to increase 2,2018,and in the interim,the School Committee and the Town
student learning will be forming a School Building Committee which guides all
• Establish effective systems of support and allocate aspects of the project including design,schedule,budget,and
resources to maximize organizational success construction. Watertown is fortunate to be fiscally poised to
support the Elementary Building Project and will be receiving a
grant from the State for the High School Building Project.
Throughout 2017,the District focused on these objectives to Every day I am inspired by our students and our staff,and I am
guide all of our work and to bring a sense of clarity and coherence proud to be part of this great community.
to the excellent initiatives currently underway and to begin the
necessary work to achieve the objectives. Dede Galdston,Ed.D.
WPS never shies away from taking on new challenges or Superintendent of Schools
beginning new initiatives when there is a perceived need.
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Budget Overview: Fiscal Years 2014-2017
FY2014—FY2017 Budget
FY2014 FY20 IS FY2016
ExpendedActual Actual Actual Actual Current
i -d FTE Expended FFE
Di strict Administration 949,520 1,110,964 11.0 1,212,807 12.0
Di strict Curriculum 790,625 1,070,722 19.0 1,482,106 22.0
Regular Day 12,907,835 13,459,519 209.8 13,769,012 218.5
StL.dent Services 10,823,250 11,963,967 26.5.2 13,374,654 278.4
Operations 1,579,456 1,561,536 29.3 1,645,940 30.0
Athletics 493,562 521,758 1.4 527,993 2.0
Extracurricular 53,752 83,727 - 90,910 -
DistrictAdrnini strati on 190,127 225,792 - 391,152 -
District Curriculum 196,637 14-4,250 - 383,139 -
Regular Day 914,856 1,384,505 - 1,598,694 -
Student Services 4,853,392 5,164,370 - 3,789,629 -
Operations 2,025,529 2,405,394 - 2,969,729 -
Athletics 255,369 113,100 - 193,131 -
Extracurricular 19,625 18,027 - 22,130 -
Grand Total 35,953,534 39,227,S30 S35.7 41,451,225 562.9
Capital Budget FY'23 Capital Improvement Plan for the School Department are
articulated below.
Similar to the Operating Budget,the Watertown Town Council
issued budgetary guidelines for capital budgets as well at its Address any life safety and health issues
November 28,2017,meeting. At that time,the Council stated, Address any deficiencies that will further degrade facility
"In order to maintain and improve its infrastructure,facilities, conditions
and equipment,the town should seek to make annual capital
expenditures(including debt and exclusive of enterprise funds) Ensure that facilities are operating to maximum efficiency
equal to at least 7.5—8.0%of the operating budget" possible
• Ensure that school environment adequately supports
Each year,in collaboration with the building Principals,the current pedagogical approaches and curricular offerings
Director of Public Buildings,and the Assistant Superintendent
for Finance and Operations,work to identify facility needs that fit
within the definition of capital(asset value greater than$15,000 We also utilize a priority ranking system to assess all of our
with an expected life of greater than two years). This information capital requests. Projects were ranked as follows: 1)Life Safety
forms the basis of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan(CIP). and Health,2)Asset Preservation,3)Operational Efficiency,
For the most part,capital improvement projects are selected based 4)Enhanced Learning/Working Environment,5) General
on the existing condition of building systems or assets and/or Improvements.
the anticipated useful life of those systems and assets. Typically,
we seek to replace assets at or about the time they reach the end In total,$309,528,500 in capital improvement projects were
of their useful life. That said a significant portion of existing submitted for the five year period,including$283.7 million set
systems and assets are still operating well past their useful life aside for potential future school renovation and reconstruction.
due in large part to proactive preventive maintenance practices For FY'19,$520,000 in capital projects were requested to be
(despite reductions in maintenance staffing over the past several funded from tax revenues with an additional$630,000 in project
years). The priorities used in the development of the FY'19— costs to be funded from debt. The FY'19—FY'23 Capital Fund is
included as Appendix B of this document.
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Organization Structure Central Office Administration
School Committee Dede Galdston,Ed.D.,Superintendent of Schools
Theresa McGuinness,Ed.D.,Assistant Superintendent,
The Watertown School Committee consists of six members who Teaching,Learning,and Assessment
are elected to four-year,staggered terms and a seventh member,
the President of the Watertown Town Council,who is elected to Mary C.DeLai,Assistant Superintendent,Finance and
a two-year term as Council President and member of the School Operations
Committee. The duties and responsibilities of the School Committee Kathleen Desmarais,Director of Student Services
include:hiring,evaluating,and terminating the Superintendent;
reviewing,deliberating,approving,and monitoring the annual Craig Hardimon,Director of Human Resources
budget;and establishing the educational goals and policies for the
schools in the district consistent with state laws,regulations,and Other District Administration
standards.
George Skuse,Information Technology Manager
The School Committee has established the following three-person Debora Cornelius,Director of Community Education
subcommittees:Policy,Curriculum&Instruction,Budget&
Finance,Buildings&Grounds,and Athletics. Officers of the School Michael Lahiff,Director of Athletics
Committee are the Chair,Vice-Chair,and Secretary. In January of Lori Kabel,Director of Public Buildings
each year the School Committee selects its officers and subcommittee
members. The six members elected to four-year terms receive Brandon Rabbitt,Director of Food Services
compensation of$3,200 per annum. The Town Council President is
compensated as a member of the Town Council. School Administration
School Committee Members Shirley Lundberg,Principal,Watertown High School
John Portz,Chair (2018-2022) James Carter,Principal,Watertown Middle School
Kendra Foley,Vice Chair (2016-2020) Mena Ciarlone,Principal,Cunniff Elementary School
Amy Donohue,Secretary (2018-2022) Bob LaRoche,Principal,Hosmer Elementary School
Lindsay Mosca (2017-2020)
Eileen Hsu-Balzer (2016-2020) Stacy Phelan,Principal,James Russell Lowell Elementary
Lily Rayman-Read (2018-2022) School
Mark Sideris (2018-2020) Karen Feeney,Director of Early Childhood Education
District Administration Curriculum Coordinators
Address: 30 Common Street, Allison Donovan,K-5 English Language Arts(ELA)/
Watertown,MA 02472 K-8 Literacy Coordinator
Phone: (617) 926-7700
Fax: (617) 923-1234 Barbara Gortych,K-12 Behavioral Health Coordinator
There are five Central Office Administrators supported by 10.6 Adam Silverberg,K-12 World Language Coordinator
administrative support staff. Two staff members support the Megan Slesinger,K-12 Fine and Performing Arts
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent,one staff member Coordinator
supports the Human Resources Department,three staff members Joseph Lampman,K-12 Physical Education and Health
support the special education/student services office,and 4.6 Coordinator
support the business and finance,facilities,and operations.
In addition,the District employs an Information Technology Yvonne Endara,K-12 Coordinator of English Language
Manager,a Data and Information Management Coordinator, Learners
three computer technicians,and a district registrar. Paula Cyrklis,Secondary Special Education Coordinator
The functional areas included in the District Administration Maureen Regan,6-12 English Language Arts Coordinator
budget include Superintendent,Business and Finance,and Daniel Wulf,6-12 Mathematics Coordinator
Human Resources&Benefits. Expenses related to policy,district
legal services(non-special education),and governance are also Kraig Gustafson,6-12 Social Studies Coordinator
included in the District Administration responsibility center. Amanda Makosky,6-12 Science Coordinator
There are separate and distinct budgets for District Curriculum
(managed by the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching,Learning, Laura Alderson Rotondo,9-12 Computer&Technical
and Assessment)and Student Services(managed by the Director Education(CTE) Coordinator
of Student Services).
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Elizabeth Kaplan,Elementary Science and Math Recent Accomplishments
Coordinator
Marie Mele,Elementary Special Education Coordinator Watertown High School was invited into the MSBA
process on December 13,2017 beginning with the
Eligibility Period
Recently,the Watertown Public Schools underwent substantial A New Superintendent was hired and assumed the role
change in its administrative team and structure. This change
effective July 1,2017.
is evident in the hiring of a new Superintendent,Assistant
Superintendent of Finance and Operations,Assistant 9 The newly created position of Director of Public Buildings
Superintendent of Teaching,Learning,and Assessment,Director was filled in September,2017.
of Public Buildings,Director of Community Education and An Owner's Project Manager and architectural firm for
a Director of Student Services all within the span of one year. the elementary building project were hired to complete an
Additionally,there was a reorganization of the roles within the evaluation of potential options and schematic design for
larger administrative team and a new principal was hired at the the Cunniff,Hosmer and Lowell Elementary Schools.
Lowell Elementary School starting In July of 2017. To that end,
district administrators have spent a considerable amount of The School Start Time Taskforce completed a full
time this year evaluating policies and procedures to ensure that evaluation of the research about the benefits of later start
systems and structures support the district's mission and vision, times for adolescents and recommended possible options
particularly around closing the achievement gap. In addition, for Watertown,which the School Committee approved in
we are closely evaluating how resources are allocated to ensure October,2017.
that our investments are effectively targeting the improvement of The District Leadership Team generated short-term
student outcomes. District administrators are presently engaged strategic objectives focused on student learning,growth
in comprehensive analyses of staffing and expenditure trends,
and achievement.
inventories of instructional materials,reviews of time on learning
and use of instructional time,and evaluation of curriculum Streamlined and effectives systems and structures have
resources,professional development,and programming. been implemented in the Business Services Department.
Staffing Summary
Public education,by its very nature,is personnel intensive. The Staffing levels for all categories reported by the district to the
majority of any district's annual budget is spent on staffing state as part of the Educator Personnel Information Management
resources. In fact,eighty percent of the FY19 Superintendent's System(EPIMS)have increases by 96.7 FTE since 2007-08. In
Recommended Budget is for salary related expenditures. As fact,over the past three years,60 FTE positions have been added
the figure below demonstrates,district staffing,as reported by to the school district. The most significant growth has been in the
the district through the annual Educator Personnel Information paraprofessional category where staffing has increased by almost
Management System(EPIMS),has increased by 98.6 FTE over the 68 percent or 35 FTE over the past nine years.
past ten years. This is an increase of 20%.
Historical Staffing by Category as reported in EPIMS,SY'07-08 to Sy'17-18
��V. Instructional'mMN Special Medical Office All job
official'/ WlIonal Instr Support/ Par W- Education Clerical/
SchoolYear Special Health Categories
Administrative Staff Support Staff Education professional Related Services Administrative (EPIMS)
Shared Staff Staff Support
2007-08 25.8 227.7 14.5 1.0 76.0 3.0 4 30.0 382.0
2008-09 24.6 218.4 19.0 2.0 80.7 6.1 5 29.8 385.6
2009-10 2SA 222.4 18.1 2.0 78.9 9.1 5 27.8 388.7
2010-11 22.5 226.6 16.6 3.0 85.5 10.3 5 27.3 396.8
2011-12 24.1 216.7 18.1 3.0 98.3 16.3 5 28.3 409.8
2012-13 24.3 233.6 21.6 3.0 118.4 20.2 5 26.3 452.4
2013-14 23.5 228.6 14.1 6.5 101.0 18.6 4 25.3 421.6
2014-15 28.4 234.4 23.0 5.1 121.9 20.0 4 26.6 463.4
2015-16 25.5 246.8 22.8 5.1 127.5 20.1 5 25.9 478.7
2016-17 30.5 236.2 21.8 8.5 138.7 29.4 6 30.2 501.3
2017-18 29.7 251.6 21.1 9.7 111.0 23.7 6 27.8 480.6
CHG'16-'17 -0.8 15.4 -0.7 1.2 -27.7 -5.7 0 -2.4 -20.7
CHG'07-'17 3.9 23.9 6.6 8.7 35 20.7 2 -2.2 98.6
Source: MA DESE,Edwin Analytics,EPIMS Cube FTE
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Enrollment Trends and Projections
Over the past two decades,enrollment has fluctuated from a low PK and Elementary grade levels. Over the next five years,our
of 2,394 in SY'04-05 to a high of 2,734 in SY'98-99. The second enrollment is expected to gradually grow up to 4 percent. The
highest enrollment was recorded for the 2013-14 school year with District constantly monitors the enrollment to determine any
2,708 students. Our current enrollment of 2,603 students ranks as necessary adjustments in staffing to keep within the class size
the loth highest enrollment in the last twenty years. As the chart guidelines as much as possible.
below demonstrates,most of the variability comes from the
District Enrollment Trends by Grade Level
■PK ■Elementary Middle School ■High School
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Historical and Projected Enrollment by Grade
Enrollment History and Projections
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as of October 1
Source:MA DESE,School and District Profile
Year PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL TOTAL
PK-12 K-12 K-5 6-8 9-12
1997-98 10 260 189 238 221 195 205 223 238 183 190 169 185 129 2,648 2,625 11308 644 673
1998-99 94 187 233 173 228 216 191 208 217 221 199 180 182 174 2,734 2,609 1,228 646 735
1999-00 93 180 190 217 168 226 210 179 203 195 253 177 177 165 2,657 2,540 1,191 577 772
2000-01 93 175 180 176 203 152 211 208 201 198 202 238 175 172 2,584 2,491 1,097 607 787
2001-02 97 187 169 169 172 _202 159 _ 220 203 189 178 191 226 164 2,526 2,429 1,058 61Z 759
2002-03 32 164 184 177 170 161 204 1 160 217 204 165 171 202 211 2,422 2,390 1,060 581 749
2003-04 29 190 164 181 172 170 166 1_ 204 158 221 206 158 176 199 2,394 2,365 1,043 583 739
2004-05 59 196 182 171 181 179 170 174 197 _149 207 198 165 169 2,397 2,338 1,079 520 739
2005-06 70 195 189 189 176 188 185 174 176 203 141 199 202 160 2,447 2,377 11122 553 702
2006-07 86 199 186 178 198 177 184 187 183 175 189 136 212 201 2,491 2,405 1,122 545 738
2007-08 149 192 184 181 178 190 174 189 188 180 1 176 178 148 204 2,511 2,362 1,099 557 706
2008-09 130 245 186 183 176 171 192 183 186 188 173 167 191 145 2,516 2,386 1,153 557 676
2009-10 155 187 242 182 182 188 169 196 190 194 200 175 172 181 2,613 2,458 1,150 580 728
2010-11 141 226 182 230 177 184 197 _ 184 202 193 194 196 178 165 2,649 2,508 1,196 S79 733
2011-12 133 233 229 175 222 172 184 193 174 197 187 198 �191 171 2,659 2,526 1,215 564 747
2012-13 145 251 221 208 177 226 170 187 186 171 182 191 194 179 2,688 2,543 1,253 544 746
2013-14 139 237 237 210 208 178 223 167 191 183 178 176 191 190 2,708 2,569 1,293 541 735
2014-15 53 223 199 207 184 191 163 221 165 185 160 171 173 189 2,484 2,431 1,167 571 693
2015-16 131 159 232 205 203 18B 193 164 211 168 180 167 179 174 2,554 2,423 1,180 543 700
2016-17 100 260 203 217 195 197 189 194 163 212 154 172 164 168 2,592 2,488 1,261 569 658
2017-18 151 242 225 193 213 186 197 175 187 165 186 160 161 162 1 2,603 1 2,452 1 1,261 1 527 1 669
2018-19 152 241 241 218 185 209 186 189 172 184 154 183 154 157 2,625 2,473 1,280 545 648
2019-20 154 245 235 230 206 _179 209 178 186 171 170 153 177 151 2,644 2,490 1,304 535 651
2020-21 157 248 239 225 219 201 179 200 175 185 159 171 148 173 2,679 2,522 1,311 560 651
2021-22 157 248 241 228 214 213 200 173 196 174 171 158 165 144 2,682 2,525 1,344 543 638
2022-23 154 245 241 236 223 211 213 192 171 195 160 170 156 163 2,730 2,576 1,369 558 649
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Per Pupil Expenditures
The Per Pupil Expenditure(PPE)Data is calculated for each The Department then reports PPE data for each district
district based on its annual submission of the End of Year Pupil summarized by ten functional areas: administration;
and Financial Report. Districts submit expenditures for every instructional leadership;teachers;other teaching services;
school,program,function,and object code as stipulated by professional development;instructional materials,equipment
the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary and technology;guidance,counseling and testing;pupil services;
Education. The report is filed in the fall of each year. operations and maintenance;and insurance,retirement and other.
Per Pupil Expenditures by Category,2015-2017
201S 2016
$Per In- % $Per In- of
State %of State State $Per In- State
Description District ofln- District ofln- State ofln- State
Average Average Average District Pupil Average
Pupil District Pupil District Averaee District: Averaee
Administration $725 3.9% $531 136.5% $836 4.3% $550 151.9% $937 4.7% $S52 169.7%
Instructional Leadership $1,424 7.7% $976 145.9% $1,502 7.7% $1,017 147.7% $1,702 8.5% $1,060 160.6%
Teachers $6,884 37.2% $S,619 122.5% $7,198 37.1% $S,832 123.4% $7,815 39.1% $5,965 131.0%
Other Teaching Services $1,891 10.2% $1,177 160.7% $2,011 10.4% $1,241 162.0% $1,964 9.8% $1,250 157.1%
Professional Development $328 1.8% $197 165.9% $425 2.2% $207 205.7% $405 2.0% $196 206.5%
Instructional Materials,Equip.,&Technology $519 2.8% $431 120.6% $511 2.6% $467 109.4% $429 2.1% $460 93.2%
Guidance,Counseling and Testing $734 4.01/o $443 165.6% $777 4.0% $460 168.8% $814 4.1% $477 170.9%
Pupil Services $1,397 7.5% $1,430 97.7% $1,451 7.5% $1,500 96.7% $1,149 5.7% $1,564 73.5%
Operations and Maintenance $1,202 6.5% $1,140 105.4% $1,337 6.9% $1,129 118.4% $1,372 6.9% $1,147 119.6%
Insurance,Retirement Programs and Other $3,411 18.4% $2,491 136.9% $3,352 17.3% $2,619 128.0% $3,421 17.1% $2,722 125.7%
In-District Per Pupil Expenditure $18,515 $14,437 $19,398 $15,021 $2Q,008 $15,392
Total Per Pupil Expenditures $20.134 $14.941 S20.720 $15.537 $21.539 $15.956
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
As Figure 17 shows,Watertownis FY'17 expenditures per pupil exceed the state average by$5,583 or 35%. While Watertown has
historically spent above the state average on a per pupil basis,the gap has grown significantly over the past two fiscal years. Significant
growth on a per pupil basis can be seen in the Administration,Instructional Leadership,and Professional Development categories.
In only two categories does the district spend less than the state average,namely,Pupil Services and Instructional Materials,Equipment,
and Technology. The lower per pupil spending in Pupil Services has been a historical trend and is due primarily to the fact that our
regular day transportation costs are low when compared to state averages.
Watertown'$Per Pupil Expenditures are the highest among comparable communitiesl as shown in Figure 18. With respect to
total PPE,Watertown spends$1,342 more than Dedham,the nearest comparable community. Watertown exceeds all comparable
communities in five of the ten categories (instructional leadership;teachers;other teaching services;professional development;and
guidance and psychology.). In two of the ten,Watertown ranks second(administration and benefits and fixed costs). In all other
categories,Watertown tends toward the median.
It is important to recognize that Per Pupil Expenditure calculations are dependent upon both the numerator-dollars expended-and
the denominator-pupils served. Public education has a defined level of"fixed"expense that does not necessarily change with shifts in
enrollment. For example,when enrollment drops in a particular grade level at a particular school,often decisions are made to retain
staffing to allow a reduction in class size. When such decisions are made,the resulting PPE can appear skewed.
I Comparable communities were selected based on a number of criteria including student demographics(total enrollment and enrollment by special population sub-
groups),community demographics,and financial measures(e.g.,total budget,percent of total municipal budget spent on education,equalized property value,and per capita
income).
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School Configuration throughout the Greater Boston area and include:District
Webpages:Acton-Boxborough Regional School,Arlington
Watertown's Schools Public Schools,Bedford Public Schools,Belmont Public Schools,
Brookline Public Schools,Carlisle Public Schools,Concord
There are five schools in the Watertown school district: Cunniff Public Schools,Concord-Carlisle Regional School,Lexington
Elementary School,Hosmer Elementary School,James Russell Public Schools,Lincoln Public Schools,Lincoln-Sudbury
Lowell Elementary School,Watertown Middle School and Regional School,Newton Public Schools,Sudbury Public Schools,
Watertown High School. Grade configuration in Watertown Waltham Public Schools,Watertown Public Schools,Weston
is typical for Massachusetts with elementary schools housing Public Schools.
grades K-5,middle schools grades 6-8,and the high school
grades 9-12. Watertown also operates an integrated pre-school Education Collaborative for Greater Boston,Inc.began in 1969 as
program where students with disabilities are educated alongside a private,not-for-profit corporation formed by superintendents
typical peers. The general education students in pre-school are from seven member school districts.Their mission is to provide
assessed tuition. Watertown also operates a pre-kindergarten opportunities for collaboration among staff and students in urban
program at each elementary school for students who are not yet and suburban school districts. Member districts collaborate
ready to matriculate to the Kindergarten level. Pre-K students on education issues such as special education,school-to-
are also assessed a tuition. The school district has had a publicly work,vocational education,and professional development for
funded(tuition free) Kindergarten program for many years. As of teachers. In 1988,after the passage of the legislation encouraging
October 1,2017,the enrollment of Watertown Public Schools was: collaboration,EDCO Collaborative was formed as a public
collaborative under Chapter 40,Section 4E,to complement
Early Steps Pre-School: 115 students the services offered by the private not-for-profit corporation.
Cunniff Elementary School: 307 students Many of the programs operated under the original organization
Hosmer Elementary School: 568 students were shifted to the public collaborative.The private corporation
J.R.Lowell Elementary School: 417 students remained as an affiliated agency with shared administration.
Watertown Middle School: 527 students When additional changes in the legislation were anticipated,
Watertown High School: 674 students Education Collaborative for Greater Boston,Inc.was dissolved.
All of its assets were transferred to EDCO Collaborative,and the
EDCO Collaborative contracts and programs managed by ECGB,Inc.were reassigned
by the funding agencies to EDCO.
Watertown is one of 20 member districts of the EDCO
Collaborative. The Collaborative districts are distributed
Student Services at the secondary level,and 3 FTE Behavioral Specialists at the
elementary level to support the mental and behavioral health
Administration needs of all students.
Kathleen Desmarais,Director of Special Education Specifically under Special Education,the District has 5.4 FTE
Marie Mele,Coordinator of Secondary Special Education Evaluation Team Chairpersons,5.5 FTE School Psychologists,
Paula Cyrklis,Coordinator of Elementary Special Education 3 FTE Board Certified Behavioral Analysts,8.5 FTE Speech
Language Pathologists,4 FTE Occupational Therapists, 1 FTE
Administrative Assistants Physical Therapist,and over 60 FTE special education teachers
Barbara Stewart,Assistant to the Director to deliver special education and related services to its 500+
Nicholas Pappas,Transportation students with IEPs attending school within the District. As of
Jennifer Young,Referral and Evaluation February 2018,there were 47 children with disabilities served at
the Early Steps Preschool,53 at the Cunniff Elementary School,
Watertown Public Schools continues its long and proud history of 72 at the Lowell Elementary,80 at the Hosmer Elementary, 110 at
provision of high quality support and special education services Watertown Middle School,and 141 at Watertown High School.
to students with and without disabilities. To this end,the District (Source:District)
employs an impressive cadre of professionals,across disciplines.
Special Education expenditure as a percentage of annual budgets
Currently,the Student Services Department employs 1 FTE has fluctuated over the past ten years but has generally been
Director,3.6 FTE Coordinators,and 3 FTE Administrative trending upward.As evidenced by the chart below,there has been
Assistants. 6 FTE Nurses support the wellness of students in a shift away from collaborative placements to private placements
preschool through grade 12. and in-district instructional expenditures,particularly teaching
expenditures,have been increasing rather quickly over the past
As of February 2018,there are 8.5 FTE Guidance Counselors ten years with the addition of more in-district programming,
at the secondary level,and 4.5 FTE Guidance Counselors at inclusion,and co-teaching. There has been a rather significant
the elementary level. In addition to these counselors,there increase in the cost associated with private and out-of-state
are 3.2 FTE School Adjustment Counselors/Social Workers Special Education placements as well.
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Direct Special Education Expenditures as a Percentage of Budget
-- In-District Instruction-- -Out-of-District Tuition- Special
MA Public MA Private Combined Total School Education State
Fiscal Other Schools and and Out-of- Special Ed Operating as a Percent Average
Year Teaching Instructional Collaborative State Schools Expenditures Budget of Budget Percent
2006 3,842,306 1,181,770 1,668,354 2,284,970 8,977,400 33,243,567 27.0 19.1
2007 4,030,506 1,335,781 1,788,811 2,060,787 9,215,885 35,156,937 26.2 19.4
2008 4,353,682 1,268,386 1,797,354 2,693,700 10,113,122 36,382,381 27.8 19.8
2009 4,660,945 1,545,001 1,849,233 2,682,617 10,737,796 38,153,824 28.1 20.1
2010 4,953,779 1,537,402 1,696,858 3,154,287 11,342,326 37,629,509 30.1 19.8
2011 5,605,549 1,334,028 1,283,994 3,111,145 11,334,716 38,379,769 29.5 19.9
2012 6,910,294 1,372,330 1,365,775 3,468,113 13,116,512 39,231,893 33.4 20.5
2013 7,534,575 1,278,005 943,286 4,324,728 14,080,594 42,433,254 33.2 20.9
2014 7,350,875 1,375,141 946,754 4,004,300 13,677,070 43,101,001 31.7 20.9
2015 8,384,150 1,312,312 785,068 4,324,370 14,805,900 46,429,250 31.9 21.0
(Source:MA DESE-most up-to-date data available)
Special Education Placement Trends
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Total 435 410 408 414 460 469 507 537 530 520
Full Inclusion 341 304 286 291 307 302 322 289 302 314
Partial Inclusion 42 38 60 64 89 89 114 178 163 157
Sub-separate 17 16 25 23 33 21 22 30 30 22
Out of District 35 52 37 36 31 57 49 40 35 27
Educational Environments for Students Age 6-21 with IEPs
Ir _Pr
District Rate State Rate
Enrolled students 6-21 with IEPs 517
Full Inclusion(Inside the general education classroom 80%or more of the day) 314 61% 63%
Partial Inclusion(inside the general education classroom 40%-79%of the day) 157 30% 16%
Substantially Separate(inside the general education classroom less than 40%of the day) 22 4% 14%
Separate Schools,Residential Facilities,or Homebound/Hospital placements(does not 24 5% 7%
include parentally-placed private school students with disabilities)
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Historical Trends in Population of Students with Disabilities by Primary Disability Category
Primary Disability FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
(Selected Students in District 2,565 2,578 2,675 2,709 2,723 2,746 2,767 2,541 2,598
(Students without Disabilities 2,099 2,107 2,206 2,174 2,189 2,174 2,160 1,955 2,0221
(Students with Disabilities 466 471 469 535 534 572 607 586 5761
(Autism 32 37 40 46 54 65 67 60 771
(Communication 59 67 73 92 87 92 76 82 831
(Developmental Delay 29 23 20 35 40 44 50 45 421
Emotional 31 38 39 42 45 54 64 59 58I
(Health -- 11 9 11 13 22 42 50 481
Intellectual 12 18 15 16 14 16 18 16 ill
IMultiple Disabilities 15 12 12 11 13 9 9 10 71
(Neurological 24 53 64 83 80 91 100 97 1001
(Physical -- -- -- -- -- I
(Sensory/Deaf-Blindness -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --I
(Sensory/Hearing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --I
(Sensory/Vision -- -- -- -- -- --I
(Specific Learning Disabilities 256 208 193 193 181 172 172 159 1411
(Source:MA DESE)
Recent Accomplishments Job-embedded training and coaching was provided to new
and veteran co-teaching pairs at Watertown High School,
• Training was provided to Principals and Guidance with Kathy Porcaro.
Counselors regarding 504 plans,as well as Civil Rights in
regards to bullying and harassment. Teacher-led professional development on co-teaching was
offered and well received
• Nurses successfully implemented SNAP—School nurses'
Watertown's first annual Secondary Transition fair,for
information data software system.
students 14-22 and their parents/guardians,planned for
• New software for 504s and IEPs,PowerSchool Special April 2018.
Education,which integrates seamlessly with the Student
Laptops were purchased for all school nurses,to increase
Information System(PowerSchool),successfully adopted
capacity for collaboration.
by Guidance Counselors and Special Education faculty.
• First administration of state mandated SBIRT for students Students with Disabilities who were fully included(defined
in grades 7 and 9 through school nursing department in as participating in general education classrooms 80%or
spring of 2018. more of their school day—meaning they are"pulled out"
to segregated settings less than 20%of the day)improved
• First Integrated Support Program classroom was opened over FY 17,and continued to reverse the trend of
at the elementary level,for 3rd to 5th grade students, decreasing inclusion that was seen from FY07-FY15. (see
located at the Lowell Elementary School. Students who chart"SWDs Included 80%to 100%of the School Day")
might otherwise have needed to be placed out of district, "Calming Corners"were established in selected pilot
were able to remain in Watertown Public Schools with
opportunities for inclusion as appropriate for each classrooms across the elementary schools,as the District
individual. continue its work in ensuring Trauma Sensitive schools;
these spaces provide coping tools for students to improve
• Ongoing,job-embedded training and coaching was their emotional regulation within the classroom setting.
provided to all Instructional Assistants,at all levels
from Preschool to High School,through the ACCEPT
Collaborative.
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English Language Learners
WPSs English Learner(EL)student population for 2017 increased Last year,280 students took the 2017 ACCESS(Assessing
from 280 to 317 students,which is an increase of 13 percent. Our Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State)
EL population is 13 percent of our overall student population. Assessment. Scores from 2017 indicate that 64 percent of the
Thirty-two different languages are spoken in the homes of 317 students who participated in the ACCESS testing scored a
current ELs enrolled in Watertown,as of January 2018. Families, proficiency level of 3 or higher,with 32 percent of those scoring
whose first language is not English(FLNE),altogether speak levels 4 or 5. A student who attains a level 5 may be considered
about 52 different languages. The ELs currently enrolled in for exiting the English as a Second Language Program.
WPS are distributed in the following manner: 18 percent in
kindergarten,54 percent in elementary, 12 percent in middle
school,and 16 percent in high school.
Historical Enrollment of English Language Learners
FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY201
(Source:MADESE)
English Language Learner Student Population by Grade Level
Number of ELs Per Grade
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sth 6th 7th 8th 9th loth 11th 12th
Primary Languages Spoken by ELL Families
Primary Languages of ELs
80 Portuguese
115
-Spanish
Pushto
Armenian
Other
32
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Information Technology
The district's Information Technology Department includes the In addition,the IT Department is responsible for telephone
IT Manager,the IT Support Specialist,two Technicians,and an systems,and supports the functioning of intercom and bell
Accountability Data Manager. The IT Department supports the systems and security system needs in each building.The IT
district's networking and infrastructure needs,implementation Budget includes expenses related to infrastructure(network,
and maintenance of operational and instructional software, servers,phones,etc.),data needs(student information system and
and repair and maintenance of all computer devices(desktops, related systems,staff devices(administrative and instructional),
laptops,Chromebooks,tablets). annual software and services,and consumables.
FY2014-FY2018 District Information Technology Budget
FY2014 FY2015r iFY2017
Actual Actual Actual Actual Current
Expended ExpendedFTE Expended FTE
ru
DISTRICT 304,161 328,521 4.8 340,147 5.0
PROFESSIONAL SALARIES 149,256 158,5DO 2.0 165,250 2.0
OTHER SALARY 151,906 165,021 2.8 174,897 3.0
CONTRACTUAL STIPENDS 3,000 5,0D0 - - -
DISTRICT 197,211 349,570 - 468,959 -
CONTRACT SERVICES 54,526 78,DD4 - 48,054 -
REPAIRfMAINTENANCE 17,449 19,887 - 20,035 -
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY - 85,342 - 95,342 -
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 102,947 121,173 - 265,014 -
SOFTWARE 8,950 24,749 - 27,431 -
TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 13,338 20,415 - 23,084 -
Grand Total 501,372 678,091 4.8 OD9,107 5.0
Food Services
The mission of the Watertown School Food Service Program is most highly regulated programs in any school district. The MA
to provide nutritious foods that support the academic success DESE is responsible for ensuring that school districts comply
of students and encourage healthy eating habits. Operations of with national regulations,including administration of the Free
school nutrition programs are regulated by the U.S.Department and Reduced Meals program. Compliance is monitored through
of Agriculture under the National School Lunch and School regular auditing of district programs. Watertown's next audit is
Breakfast Programs. Food Service programs are among the scheduled for April of 2017.
Watertown School Breakfast and Lunch Prices
SchoolElementary Schools Middle
Breakfast $1.25 $1.25 $1.75
Lunch $3.00 $3.50 $3.50
Adult Meals $4.00 $4.00 $5.00
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Student Performance: State Assessments
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS) Because legacy MCAS,PARCC,and MCAS 2.0 are all different
Student performance data is used to identify areas of strength assessments and are reported differently,there will be no year-
and areas of opportunity for the district.Grade level,cohort,and to-year assessment analysis.It would be impossible to make
individual data in English Language Arts (ELA),Mathematics, comparisons with three unique and different tests.The 2017
and Science represent one set of point-in-time data that,when assessment results will serve as the new baseline for target setting
combined with other assessments,can inform instruction at in 2018 and beyond.The MCAS 2.0 is designed to assess more
a programmatic level as well as for targeted instruction and rigorous standards and higher expectations.Most students in
intervention. the State did not perform at the levels they did in the past in this
baseline year,with only 50 percent of students in MA at"Meeting
The 2016-2017 school year was the inaugural year of MCAS Expectations" All MCAS 2.0 schools meeting participation rate
2.0,ushering in the next-generation of MCAS assessments for requirements will not receive an accountability level,school
students in grades 3 through 8 in mathematics and English percentile,or Progress&Performance Index(PPI)for 2017.
Language Arts.In grades 4 and 8,Watertown students took the
assessments on computers,using Chromebooks.Next Spring,all MCAS scores are categorized as Advanced,Proficient,Needs
students in grades 3-8 will be assessed on computers. Science Improvement,and Warning.PARCC scores were categorized
continues to be the legacy MCAS assessment. in five levels:Exceeded Expectations,Met Expectations,
Approached Expectations,Partially Met Expectations,Did
Not Yet Meet Expectations,MCAS 2.0 returned to four levels:
Exceeding Expectations,Meeting Expectations,Partially Meeting
Expectations,and Not Meeting Expectations.
MCAS Performance Levels,Grades 3 through 8,Spring 2017
Meeting or Exceeding Meeting Partially Meeting Not Meeting Avg.
Exceeding Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations Included -Avg.
SGP Included
Expectations Score in SGP
Grade and Subject District State District State District State District State District State
GRADE 03-READING 30 47 4 8 27 39 55 42 15 10 191 491.6 NIA NIA
GRADE 03-MATHEMATICS 33 49 3 7 30 42 47 38 20 13 192 4907 NIA NIA
GRADE 04-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 45 48 7 7 38 41 40 42 14 10 198 497.1 56.0 173
GRADE 04-MATHEMATICS 47 49 6 6 41 43 39 39 14 13 199 4988 62.0 173
t
GRADE 05-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 41 49 9 r, 32 43 49 42 10 10 183 498.9 54.0 169
GRADE 05-MATHEMATICS 42 46 3 7 38 39 48 44 10 10 183 4954 49.0 169
GRADE 06-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 53 51 5 7 48 43 42 39 5 10 192 500.9 49.0 169
GRADE 06-MATHEMATICS 40 50 2 7 38 42 49 39 11 11 192 4950 30.0 168
GRADE 07-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 52 50 5 6 47 44 41 39 8 11 165 500.9 47.0 153
GRADE 07-MATHEMATICS 47 47 6 9 41 38 38 42 16 12 167 4986 52.0 153
GRADE 08-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 60 49 12 8 48 41 32 39 8 11 204 503.9 66.0 188
GRADE 08-MATHEMATICS 49 48 6 9 43 39 41 42 10 11 206 4984 38.0 184
GRADES 03-08-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 47 49 7 7 40 42 43 41 10 10 1.133 498.9 55.0 852
GRADES 03-08-MATHEMATICS 43 48 4 8 38 40 44 41 14 12 1 139 4962 450 847
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Cunniff Elementary School * ;
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246 Warren Street Administration
Watertown,MA 02472 Mena Ciarlone,Principal
Phone: 617 926-7726
Fax: 617 924-0420
Cunniff Elementary School Student Enrollment,2017-18
Number of Students 18 58 54 40 60 45 1 40
Average Class Size 18 19.3 18 20 20 22.5 1 20
Cunniff Elementary School Student Enrollment for Selected Populations,2017-18
••
%Economically Disadvantaged 19.6 18.4 21.3
%English Language Learners 6.4 12.3 10.8
%Student With Disabilities 19.3 18.4 11.5
Cunniff Elementary School,MCA 2.0 Spring 2017
%Meeting or
Spring2017 ELA Math Science
Grade 3 24 17 NA
Grade 4 49 49 NA
Grade 5 45 48 35
Recent Accomplishments Introduced Spanish instruction at Grade 1 (3 x 30 per
week)and maintained Spanish instruction in grade K(3 x
• Introduced a co-teaching model in grades K-5 where 30 per week)
classroom teachers partnered with reading specialists, Maintained and regularly updated literacy and
Special Educators and ELL teachers
mathematics data grids which were used to inform
• Moved to a standards-based instructional model in grades instruction and to analyze teaching based on student
K-5 results
• Partnered with the Teaching&Learning Alliance in Implemented an additional co-planning period
order to provide comprehensive support and professional (alternating days)which enabled co-teaching teams to
development in the area of readers'workshop meet and plan instruction
• Introduced math teacher leaders in grades K-5 Hosted an international Fair which celebrated the rich
diversity within our Cunniff community
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Hosmer Elementary School
1 Concord Road Administration 1• R
Watertown,MA 02472 Robert LaRoche,Principal
Phone:617 926-7740 MaryKate Fitzpatrick,Assistant Principal aos%q it.�
Hosmer Elementary School Student Enrollment,2016-17
Student Enrollment
Number of Students 18 114 113 85 81 83 92
Average Class Size 18 19 18.8 21.2 20.2 20.7 23
Hosmer Elementary School,Enrollment by Special Population,2016-17
Student Demographics 115 2016 2017
%Economically Disadvantaged 23.4% 25.1% 22.8%
%English Language Learners 15.2% 13.3% 21.7%
%Student With Disabilities 21.5% 19.6% 17.3%
Hosmer Elementary School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2017
ELA Math Science
Grade 25% 40% N/A
Grade 4 38% 39% N/A
Grades 33% 26% 31%
Recent Accomplishments Creating of LAB classrooms through collaboration with
TLA.
• Expanded on inclusive practices within the classroom,
two-way communication with parents,and relationships Hiring of 3 Title I literacy tutors.
with the Watertown community. Expansion of phonics/Fundations training
• Further refined co-teaching in grades three,four and five. Improve service delivery in mathematics.
• Grade levels have developed common two-way Hiring of math coach.
communication systems to connect home and school. Training and support of grade level math leaders.
• Deepening of the relationships with community groups Math assessments and data aligned with State standards.
such as Brigham House,Watertown Veterans,Watertown
Police,Watertown Fire and Watertown Public Library. Piloting of maker space on target to meet school
Improved service delivery models for literacy. improvement goals
• One project per classroom will be completed this year.
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James Russell Lowell Elementary School
175 Orchard Street Administration
Watertown MA 02472 Stacy Phelan,Principal
Phone:617-926-7770
J.R.Lowell Elementary School Student Enrollment,2017-18
Number of Students 18 69 67 67 72 58 66
Average Class Size 18 17.2 1!16.!7 16.7 24 19.3 22
J.R.Lowell Elementary School,Enrollment by Special Population,2017-18
•• .•
%Economically Disadvantaged 21.1 19.2 19.4
%English Language Learners 9.3 10.8 11.6
%Student With Disabilities 18.0 17.2 16.4
J.R.Lowell Elementary School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2017
%Meeting or Exceeding
ELA Math Science
Grade 3 44 37
Grade 58 61
Grades 52 61 46
Recent Accomplishments Hired Title 1 tutor increasing Tier II instruction in K-5.
Literacy-Implemented balanced literacy initiative focused Monthly professional development for teachers focused on
on our core instruction.
practical pedagogical strategies.
Partnered with TLA(Teachers Learning Alliance)to Acquired Tenmarks online math program focus on
• strengthen reading instruction for students based on the targeted standards based lessons,practice,tutorials,and
Reader's Workshop Curriculum. assessment.Meeting students at their entry level.
Expanded Fundations phonics curriculum into second Co-Teaching-Substantially increase inclusive instruction
• grade with materials and professional development. for student with disabilities.Improved core instruction for
all students.Build faculty collaboration
Hired a district reading coach and three building based Science-Implement Next Generation Standards through
Title 1 tutors to increase Tier II instruction in K-5. grade level professional development,curriculum
Math-Curriculum alignment to standards in K-5. planning,and materials management.
• Created teacher leadership with Math lead teachers per ISP-Expanded district special education programing,
grade in math K-5 focused on MiF restructuring. opening integrated Support Program for student with
Hire math district math coach for teacher professional social/emotional needs.Providing in district services to
• development,curriculum creation,assessment calibration students previously placed out of district.
and data analysis. FLES-Spanish instruction for all students in grades K&1.
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Watertown Middle School
68 Waverley Avenue Administration * k
Watertown,MA 02472 James Carter,Principal
617 926-7783 Jason DelPorto,Assistant Principal
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Watertown Middle School Student Enrollment,2017-18
Number of Students 197 175 182
Average Class Size 24.0 21.5 22.5
Watertown Middle School,Enrollment by Special Population,2017-18
DemographicsStudent 1 2016 2017
%Economically Disadvantaged 23.8% 24.6% 24.7%
%English Language Learners 6.4% 7.7% 6.8%
%Student With Disabilities 24.9% 20.7% 20.7%
Watertown Middle School,MCAS 2.0 Performance,Spring 2017
Spring2017 ELA Math Science
Grade 54% 41%
Grade 7 54% 50%
Grade 8 61% 51% 48%
Recent Accomplishments Piloted the community liaisons program for non-English
speaking families:Spanish,Portuguese,and Urdu/Pushtu.
• Successfully implemented the 1:1 Chromebook initiative Added new project-based enrichment classes:Design and
for all middle school students. Modeling;Medical Detectives;Green Architecture;Digital
• Restructured academic support blocks to allow for more Imaging;Crafty Creations,Structural Engineering.
collaboration among teachers and more responsiveness to
student needs. Developed more project-based curriculum within and
across the disciplines.
• Developed and implemented three school-wide reading Enhanced maker space program and integrated maker
practices:pre-reading strategies;partnered reading;
3-point play response to reading. space technology more fully with classroom curriculum
and instruction.
• Increased the number of co-taught classrooms,providing
more inclusion opportunities for special education Operationalized PowerSchool district-wide.
students and English learners. 0 Replaced all windows in the old West Jr.High building.
• Expanded Kingian Non-Violence training:enrichment
class;after school club;homeroom activities;elementary
school activities;and community classes.
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Watertown High 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 Student Enrollment,2017-18
Number of Students 186 1160 161 162 5
Average Class Size
16.5 I 17.9 I 17.7 I 17.3
In Core Classes 5
Watertown High School Enrollment by Special Population,2017-18
2015 2016 2017
%Economically Disadvantaged 22.1 23.9 26.0
%English Language Learners 6.1 7.6 7.1
%Student With Disabilities 20.1 22.2 21.7
Watertown High School Grade 10 MCAS Performance,Spring 2017
ELA � Math • Science
Grade 10 (Sci. Gr 9/10) 91 84 81
Recent Accomplishments Provided school-based professional development funding
Implemented phase three of the Project Lead The Way Improved new teacher induction through funding
• engineering program,through addition of the capstone additional mentors for 1:1 mentoring
course(Engineering Design and Development) Increased Dean of Students work year to 220 days,to
• Completed phase two of the rollout of Chromebooks,now support the work that takes place over the summer in
providing all WHS students with 1:1 technology preparation for the new school year,particularly the
scheduling process
• Expanded the effectiveness of inclusionary education
through dedicating special education teachers to co-teach Expanded the capacity of several technologies in the
with general education teachers in core classes building to enhance the wireless and security networks
Implemented updated text resources for Honors Physics,
• Implemented professional development and coaching for Honors Biology,AP Biology,U.S.History 1,and Honors
instructional assistants and co-teachers U.S
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Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 23521 -Cards Cast 4758 20.23% Num. Report Precinct 12-Num. Reporting 12 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR DISTRICT C COUNCILLOR i
Total Total
Number of Precincts 12 Number of Precincts 3
Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 %1.
Times Counted 4758/23521 20.2 % Times Counted 1387/5887 23.6 %
Total Votes 3620 Total Votes 1025
Times Blank Voted 1138 Times Blank Voted 362
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 0
MARK SIDERIS 3556 98.23% ` V.J. PICCIRILLI,JR 1005 98.05%
Write-in Votes - 64 1.77% Write-in Votes 20 1.95%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR
Total Total
Number of Precincts 12 Number of Precincts 3
Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 %
Times Counted 4758/23521 20.2 % Times Counted 1188/6158 19.3 %
Total Votes 13091 Total Votes 841
Times Blank Voted 73 Times Blank Voted 347 i
Number of Uncast Votes 5649 Number of Uncast Votes 0
ANTHONY J DONATO 3053 23.32% KENNETH M WOODLAND 835 99.29% .
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 1264 9.66% Write-in Votes 6 0.71%,
MICHELLE COKONOUGM 1095 8.36/0 , ` ``
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MICHAEL F DATTOLI 2337 17.85% SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
ANTHONY PALOMBA 2644 20.20% Total
CAROLINE J BAYS 2657 20.30% Number of Precincts 12
Write-in Votes 41 0 31% Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 %1
Times Counted 4753/23521 20.2 %1
DISTRICT A COUNCILLOR Total Votes 10534
Total Times Blank Voted 321 {
Number of Precincts 3 Number of Uncast Votes 2777 i
Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 % AMY B DONOHUE 2549 24.20%
Times Counted 918/5641 16.3 % GUIDO GUIDOTTI 1532 14.54%
Total Votes 668 JOHN H PORTZ 2101 19.94%
Times Blank Voted 250 LILY R RAYMAN-READ 1691 16.05%;
Number of Uncast Votes 0 MICHAEL K SHEPARD 968 9.19%
ANGELINE B KOUNELIS 659 98.65% ELIZABETH K YUSEM 1665 15.81%
Write-in Votes 9 1.35% Write-in Votes 28 0.27%1,
DISTRICT B COUNCILLOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Total Total �.
Number of Precincts 3 Number of Precincts 12
Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 % 'Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 %;
Times Counted 1265/5835 21.7 % Times Counted 4758/23521 20.2 W
Total Votes 915 Total Votes 3012
Times Blank Voted 350 Times Blank Voted 1746
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 0
LISA J FELTNER 902 98.58% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 2979 98.90%
Write-in Votes 13 1.42% Write-in Votes 33 1.10%I
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Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 23521 - Cards Cast 4758 20.23% Num. Report Precinct 12-Num. Reporting 12 100.00%
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total
Number of Precincts 12
Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 %
Times Counted 4758/23521 20.2 %
Total Votes 8252
Times Blank Voted 896
Number of Uncast Votes 3334
LEANNE HAMMONDS 2536 30.73%
DANIEL E PRITCHARD 1947 23.59%
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 1994 24.16%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 1738 21.06%
Write-in Votes 37 0.45%
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Registered Voters 1763 -Cards Cast 233 13.22% Num. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL-SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 233/1763 13.2 % Times Counted 233/1763 13.2 %
Total Votes 170 Total Votes 490
Times Blank Voted 63 Times Blank Voted 26
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 131
MARK SIDERIS 168 98.82% .` AMY B DONOHUE 116 23.67%
Write-in Votes 2 1.18% ;, GUIDO GUIDOTTI 77 15.71%
JOHN H PORTZ 85 17.35%1
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 82 16.73%f'
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 46 9.39%1
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 84 17.14%1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 0 0.00%
Times Counted 233/1763 13.2
Total Votes 623 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 5 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 289 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 136 21.83% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 57 9.15% Times Counted 233/1763 13.2 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 67 10.75% Total Votes 150
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 124 19.90% Times Blank Voted 83
ANTHONY PALOMBA 114 19.30% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 125 20.06% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 149 99.33%
Write-in Votes 0 0.00% Write-in Votes 1 0.67%
DISTRICT A COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 233/1763 13.2 % ` Times Counted 233/1763 13.2 %!
Total Votes 172 Total Votes 395
Times Blank Voted 61 Times Blank Voted 45
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 169
ANGELINE B KOUNELIS 171 99.42% ' LEANNE HAMMONDS 122 30.89%1
Write-in Votes 1 0.58% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 88 22.28%ir
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 116 29.37%1
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 69 17.47%
Write-in Votes 0 0.00%
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Summary For Precinct 2, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1907-Cards Cast 311 16.31% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL-SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total I
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0
Times Counted 311/1907 16.3 % Times Counted 311/1907 16.3 %
Total Votes 237 Total Votes 736
Times Blank Voted 74 Times Blank Voted 20
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 137
MARK SIDERIS 234 98.73% AMY B DONOHUE 168 22.83%
Write-in Votes 3 1.27% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 105 14.27%
- JOHN H PORTZ 128 17.39%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 124 16.85%
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 82 11.14%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 126 17.12%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 3 0.41%I
Times Counted 311/1907 16.3
Total Votes 930 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 4 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 298 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 189 20.32% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 89 9.57% Times Counted 311/1907 16.3 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGM 93 10.00% Total Votes 203
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 169 18.17% < Times Blank Voted 108
ANTHONY PALOIvIBA 189 20.32% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 193 20.75% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 199 98.03%
Write-in Votes 8 0.86% Write-in Votes 4 1.97% `
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Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 311/1907 16.3 % Times Counted 311/1907 16.3 %
Total Votes 226 Total Votes 565
Times Blank Voted 85 Times Blank Voted 47
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 227
ANGELINE B KOUNELIS 220 97.35% LEANNE HAMMONDS 165 29.20%
Write-in Votes 6 2.65% . DANIEL E PRITCHARD 146 25.84%
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 150 26.55%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 101 17.88%
Write-in Votes 3 0.53%
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NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1971 -Cards Cast 374 18.98% Num. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 !00.00%
COUNCIL-SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % i Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 374/1971 19.0 % I Times Counted 374/1971 19.0 Q
Total Votes 284 Total Votes 827
Times Blank Voted 90 Times Blank Voted 35
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 190
MARK SIDERIS 282 99.30% AMY B DONOHUE 169 20.44%
Write-in Votes 2 0.70% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 124 14.99%
JOHN H PORTZ 179 21.64%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY RRAYMAN-READ 122 14.75%j
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 64 7.74%1
Number of Precincts 1 ELIZABETH K YUSEM 167 20.190/(
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 2 0.24%1 .
Times Counted 374/1971 19.0
Total Votes 1071 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 12 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 377 Number of Pi ecincts 1
ANTHONY J DONATO 225 21.010% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 96 8.96% .i Times Counted 3741l97) 19.0 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 99 9.24% Total Votes 241
NUCHAEL F DATTOLI 173 16.15% :i Times Blank Voted 133
ANTHONY PALOMBA 241 22.50% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 235 21.94% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 240 99.59%
Write-in Votes 2 0.19% Write-in Votes t 0.41%
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Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts !
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 374/1971 19,0 % `. Times Counted 374/1971 19.0 %
Total Votes 270 Total Votes 699
Times Blank Voted 104 Times Blank Voted 68
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 219
ANGELINE B KOUNELIS 268 99.26% ` LEANNE HAMMONDS 217 31.04%
Write-in Votes 2 0.74% : DANIEL E PRITCHARD 202 28.90% `
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 151 21.60%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 125 17.88%
Write-in Votes 4 0.57%
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Summary For Precinct 4, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 2015-Cards Cast 534 26.50% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR = SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts I
Precincts Repotting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 534/2015 26.5 % Times Counted 534/2015 26.5 %
Total Votes 396 Total Votes 1268
Times Blank Voted US Times Blank Voted 22
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 268
MARK SIDERIS 395 99.75% ' AMY B DONOHUE 271 21.37%
Write-in Votes 1 0.25% " GUIDO GUIDOTTI 166 13.09%
: .-.:..:.. ,.,.. - JOHN H PORTZ 306 24.13%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 215 16.96%1
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 81 6.39%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 229 18.06%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 0 0.00%
Tunes Counted 534/2015 26.5 %
Total Votes 1549 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 4 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 571 Number of Precincts 1
ANTHONY J DONATO 341 22.61% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 142 9.17% Times Counted 534/2015 26.5 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGM 88 5.68% Total Votes 325
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 254 16.40% Times Blank Voted 209
ANTHONY PALOMBA 355 22.92% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 367 23.69% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 323 99.38%
Write-in Votes 2 0.13% ; Write-in Votes 2 0.62% r.
DISTRICT B COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % ' Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 534/2015 26.5 % Times Counted 534/2015 26.5 %
Total Votes 377 Total Votes 962
Times Blank Voted 157 Times Blank Voted 105
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 325
LISA J FELTNER 372 93.67% LEANNE HAMMONDS 274 28.48%
Write-in Votes 5 1.33% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 226 23.49%
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 196 20.37%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 259 26.92%
Write-in Votes 7 0.73%
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GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1934 -Cards Cast 412 21.30% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4 rs
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MSR Y
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % .
Times Counted e112/1934 21.3 % Times Counted 412/1934 21.3
Total Votes 311 Total Votes 918
Times Blank Voted 101 Times Blank Voted 35
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 213
MARK SIDERIS 307 98.71% AMY B DONOHUE 180 19.61%�
Write-in Votes 4 1.29% :` GUIDO GUIDOTTI 136 14.81%1-
-..:.,: ::, .:.-:::..:.:•.::.: _..:: :.::_:..; . —. :::. ...•; JOHN H PORTZ 189 20.59%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 146 15.90%
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 97 10.57%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 170 18.52%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % ; Write-in Votes 0 0.00% :
Times Counted 412/1934 21.3
Total Votes 1140 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 8 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 476 Number.of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 211 18.51% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 111 9.74% Times Counted 412/1934 21.3 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 120 10.53% Total Votes 229
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 186 16.32% ; Times Blank Voted 183
ANTHONY PALOMBA 261 22.89% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 249 21.84% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 227 99.13%
Write-in Votes 2 0.18% Write-in Votes 2 0.87/o
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Total
Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 412/1934 21.3 % Times Counted 412/1934 21.3 %
Total Votes 316 Total Votes 730
Times Blank Voted 96 Tunes Blank Voted 79
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 269
LISA J FELTNER 309 97.78% LEANNE HAMMONDS 207 28.36%
Write-in Votes 7 2.22% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 182 24.93%
- MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 163 22.33%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 176 24.11%
Write-in Votes 2 0.27%
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Summary For Precinct 6, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1886-Cards Cast 319 16.91% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting I 100.0 %!
Times Counted 319/1886 16.9 % Times Counted 319/1886 16.9 %;
Total Votes 248 Total Votes 700
Tames Blank Voted 71 Times Blank Voted 20
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 197
MARK SIDERIS 240 96.77% AMY B DONOHUE 179 25.57%
Write-in Votes 8 3.23% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 100 14.29% .
JOHN H PORTZ 125 17.86% .
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 95 13.57%{
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 77 1 1.00%1
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 123 17.570/c
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 1 0.14_%�
Times Counted 319/1886 16.9
Total Votes 841 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 10 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 395 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 191 22.71% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 102 12.13% Times Counted 319/1886 16.9 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 86 10.23% Total Votes 214
MICHAEL P DATTOLI 121 14.39% Times Blank Voted 105
ANT14ONY PALOMBA 154 18.31% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 181 21.52% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 212 99.07%
Write-in Votes 6 0.71% Write-in Votes 2 0.93%
DISTRICT B COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 319/1886 16.9 % Times Counted 319/1886 16.9 %
Total Votes 222 Total Votes 537
Times Blank Voted 97 Times Blank Voted 63
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 231
LISA J FELTNER 221 99.55% LEANNE HAMMONDS 166 30.91%
Write-in Votes 1 0.45% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 99 18.44%
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 145 27.00%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 126 23.46%
Write-in Votes 1 0.19%
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Summary For Precinct 7, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 2059-Cards Cast 563 27.34% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs `
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 563/2059 27.3 % Times Counted 563/2059 27.3 %
Total Votes 423 Total Votes 1225
Tunes Blank Voted 140 Times Blank Voted 34
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 362
MARK SIDERIS 413 97.64% AMY B DONOHUE 326 26.61%
Write-in Votes 10 2.36% : GUIDO GUIDOTrI 179 14.61%
JOHN H PORTZ 264 21.55%,
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 186 15.18%'
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 88 7.18%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 172 14.04%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % _ Write-in Votes 10 0.82%
Times Counted 563/2059 27.3
Total Votes 1532 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Tunes Blank Voted 5 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 700 Number of Precincts 1
ANTHONY J DONATO 355 23.17% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %l
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 133 8.68% Times Counted 563/2059 27.3 %1
MICHELLE COKONOUGM 93 6.07% Total Votes 338
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 289 18.86% ` Times Blank Voted 225
ANTHONY PALOMBA 322 21.02% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 328 21.41% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 331 97.93%
Write-in Votes 12 0.78% Write-in Votes 7 2.07%
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Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %.
Times Counted 563/2059 27.3 % Times Counted 563/2059 27.3 %
Total Votes 410 Total Votes 919
Tunes Blank Voted 153 Times Blank Voted 104
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 458
V.J. PICCIRILLI,JR 400 97.563/a LEANNE HAMMONDS 308 33.51%'
Write-in Votes 10 2.44% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 213 23.18%1'
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 218 23.72%1
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 173 18.82%�
Write-in Votes 7 0.76%C
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Summary For Precinct 8, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 2041 -Cards Cast 543 26.60% Nuns. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 100.00010
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs i
Total Total I.
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0
Times Counted 543/2041 26.6 % Times Counted 543/2041 26.6
Total Votes 439 Total Votes 1230
Times Blank Voted 104 Times Blank Voted 30
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 309 I'
MARK SIDERIS 430 97.95% AMY B DONOHUE 293 23.82%-
Write-in Votes 9 2.05% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 175 14.23%
JOHN H PORTZ 240 19.51%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 243 19.76%
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 106 8.62%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 171 13.90%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 2 0.16%
Tunes Counted 543/2041 26.6 %
Total Votes 1539 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs I
Tapes Blank Voted 5 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 613 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 328 21.31% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
DAVID NUCHAEL STOKES 185 12.02% Times Counted 543/2041 26.6 %{
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 125 8.12% Total Votes 367 i
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 285 18.52% Times Blank Voted 176 I
ANTHONY PALOMBA 306 19.88% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 307 19.95% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 365 99.46%
Write-in Votes 3 0.19% Write-in Votes 2 0.54%
DISTRICT C COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts
Precincts Reporting I 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 543/2041 26.6 % Times Counted 543/2041 26.6 %
Total Votes 412 Total Votes 1028
Times Blank Voted 131 Times Blank Voted 74
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 379 _
V.J. PICCIRILLI,JR 409 99.27% LEANNE HAMMONDS 313 30.45%1
Write-in Votes 3 0.73% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 232 22.57%j
- MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 215 20.91%;;.
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 264 25.680,o,,
Write-in Votes 4 0.39%I.
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Summary For Precinct 9, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1787-Cards Cast 281 15.72% Num. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 100,00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs i
Total Total j
Number of Precincts t Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 281/1787 15.7 % Times Counted 281/1787 15.7 %f
Total Votes 222 Total Votes 610
Times Blank Voted 59 Tunes Blank Voted 22 i
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 167
MARK SIDERIS 217 97.75% AMY B DONOHUE 135 22.13%
Write-in,Votes 5 2.25%. GUIDO GUIDOTTI 94 15.41%
_.. _ JOHN H PORTZ 105 17.21%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYtv1AN-READ 116 19.02%
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 57 9.34%,
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 102 16.72%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % .; Write-in Votes 1 0.16%1
Tunes Counted 281/1787 15.7
Total Votes 764 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 5 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 340 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 159 20.81% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 71 9.29% Times Counted 281/1787 15.7 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 89 1 1.65% Total Votes 194
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 136 17.80% Times Blank Voted 87
ANTHONY PALOMBA 149 i 9.50% ` Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 160 20.94% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 191 98.45%
Write-in Votes 0 0.00% ' Write-in Votes 3 1.55%
DISTRICT C COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 281/1787 15.7 % Times Counted 281/1787 15.7
Total Votes 203 Total Votes 523
Times Blank Voted 78 Times Blank Voted 34
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 218
V.J. PICCIRILLI,JR 196 96.55% LEANNE HAMMONDS 158 30.21%
Write-in Votes 7 3.45% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 121 23.14%
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 132 25.24%
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 111 21.22%
Write-in Votes 1 0.19%
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GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 2553 -Cards Cast 520 20.37% Num. Report Precinct 1 -Num.Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL-SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMM ITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 520/2553 20,4 % Times Counted 520/2553 20.4 %;
Total Votes 393 Total Votes 1106
Tithes Blank Voted 127 Times Blank Voted 32
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 358
MARK SIDERIS 388 98.73% AMY B DONOHUE 300 27.12%
Write-in Votes 5 1.27% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 166 15.01%
JOHN H PORTZ 215 19.44%
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 165 14.92%1.
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 123 11.12%1,
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 134 12.12%I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 3 0.27%r
Times Counted 520/2553 20.4 %
Total Votes 1350 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 9 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 694 Number of Precincts I
ANTHONY J DONATO 403 29.850/. Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 130 9.63% Times Counted 520/2553 20.4 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGM 94 6.960/o Total Votes 323
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 269 19.93% Times Blank Voted 197
ANTHONY PALONIBA 242 17.93% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 211 15.63% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 318 98.45%
Write-in Votes 1 0.07% : Write.-in Votes 5 1.55%
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Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0
Times Counted 520/2553 20.4 % Times Counted 520/2553 20.4 % ;
Total Votes 364 Total Votes 783
Times Blank Voted 156 Times Blank Voted 135
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 372
KENNETH M WOODLAND 363 99.73% ' LEANNE HAMMONDS 236 30.14%
Write-in Votes 1 0.27% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 188 24.01%�
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 231 29,50%�
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 124 15.84%1.
Write-in Votes 4 0.51%!
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Summary For Precinct 11, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1819-Cards Cast 341 18.75% Num. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total 1
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts I '
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1
Times Counted 341/1819 18.7 % Times Counted 341/1819 18.7 %I
Total Votes 256 Total Votes 738
Times Blank Voted 85 Tines Blank Voted 20
Number of Uncast Votes 0 i Number of Uncast Votes 225
MARK SIDERIS 248 96.88% AMY B DONOHUE 203 27.51%
Write-in Votes 8 3.13% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 117 15.85%1
- - - - JOHN H PORTZ 141 19.1 1%1
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 113 15.31%f
Total MICHAEL K SHEPARD 79 10.70%r
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 82 1 1.1 1%!
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 3 0.41%
Times Counted 341/1819 18.7
Total Votes 901 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs
Times Blank Voted 3 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 451 Number of Precincts 1
ANTHONY J DONATO 255 28.30% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %'
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 83 9.21% Times Counted 341/1819 18.7 %�
MICHELLE COKONOUGHI 75 8.32% Total Votes 223
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 170 18.87% Times Blank Voted 118
ANTHONY PALOMBA 162 17.98% Number of Uncast Votes 0 i
CAROLINE J BAYS 151 16.76% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 222 99.55%1
Write-in Votes 5 0.55% Write-in Votes 1 0.45°/J,
DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting I J00.0 %`
Times Counted 341/1819 18.7 % Times Counted 341/1819 18.7 %
Total Votes 240 Total Votes 598
Times Blank Voted 101 Times Blank Voted 61
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 242 1
KENNETH M WOODLAND 238 99.17% LEANNE HAMMONDS 188 31.44%j,
Write-in Votes 2 0.83% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 141 23.58%,
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 145 24.25%1
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 122 20.40%I
Write-in Votes 2 0.33%
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Election Summary Report Date:11/07/17
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WATERTOWN, MA
Summary For Precinct 12, All Counters, All Races
GENERAL TOWN ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Registered Voters 1786-Cards Cast 327 18.31% Num. Report Precinct I -Num. Reporting 1 100.00%
COUNCIL_SCHL COMM MBR SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4yrs
Total Total
Number of Precincts 1 Number of Precincts 1
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %1.
Times Counted 327/1786 18.3 % Times Counted 327/1786 18.3 %
Total Votes 241 Total Votes 686 I
Times Blank Voted 86 Times Blank Voted 25
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 220
MARK SIDERIS 234 97.100/6 k AMY B DONOHUE 209 30.417%
Write-in Votes 7 2.90% GUIDO GUIDOTTI 93 13.56%I
:E. .: . JOHN H PORTZ 124 18.08%i.
COUNCIL-AT-LARGE LILY R RAYMAN-READ 84 12.24%
Total MICHAEL K.SHEPARD 68 9.91%
Number of Precincts I ELIZABETH K YUSEM 105 15.31%
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Write-in Votes 3 0.44%
Tunes Counted 327/1786 18.3
Total Votes 851 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2yrs C
Times Blank Voted 3 Total
Number of Uncast Votes 445 Number of Precincts i
ANTHONY J DONATO 260 30.55% Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 65 7.64% Times Counted 327/1786 18.3 %
MICHELLE COKONOUGH] 66 7.76% Total Votes 205
MICHAEL F DATTOLI 161 18.92% Times Blank Voted 122
ANTHONY PALOMBA 149 17.51% Number of Uncast Votes 0
CAROLINE J BAYS 150 17.63% LINDSAY JEAN MOSCA 202 98.54%
Write-in Votes 0 0.000/0 Write-in Votes 3 1.46% `.
DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Total Total
Number of Precincts I Number of Precincts I
Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 1 100.0 %
Times Counted 327/1786 18.3 % ' Times Counted 327/1786 18.3 %
Total Votes 237 Total Votes 513
Tunes Blank Voted 90 Times Blank Voted 81 f
Number of Uncast Votes 0 Number of Uncast Votes 225
KENNETH M WOODLAND 234 98.73% LEANNE HAMMONDS 182 35.48%j.
Write-in Votes 3 1.27% DANIEL E PRITCHARD 109 21.25,
MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 132 25.730/co
DAVID R BREAKSTONE 88 17.15%
Write-in Votes 2 0.39%
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