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Town of Watertown 2011 Annual Report RI The Town Seal Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect Story ®f`the Watertown Seat On the Watertown seal is a picture of an Eazglish Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, br ead forfish. Capt.Roger Clap, who landed at Nantusket Point in 1630, and rowed up Charles River to Gei-q's Landing with the fisstparty of Watertown Colonists, records the following store of the trip: " Charles River until the river rev narrow and shallow,and there we landed our goods with much labor and toil,tare bank We went up g . 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 thern not to come near us in the night;and they harkened to his counsels,and came not,I rrtyself was one of the sentinels that first night. Our Captain was a Low Country soldier,one Mr.southcot,a brave soldier. "In€lre moinurg some of the hidians 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 witli Bass,exchanging a Bass for a Bisket Cake,and were very friendly to us. "0 dear cliildreu!Forget not what care God had over his dear servants,to watch over and protect us in our weak beginnLags. 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 thein 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." i Tabl"t"ents Town Officials and Committee= =--«.= Elected officials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .:: -. . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Boards and Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Department Heads . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . ..7 Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council Town Council . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . I . . . . . .. . . . . . . , . . . . .8 Town Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .10 Report of Town Finances Boardof Assessors . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Treasurer/Collector/Parking Clerk . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . .113 TownAuditor. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... .. ... . . . . . .14 Reports of the ®dices of Town Administration Personnel Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .... .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Town Clerk and Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Information Technology Department . . . . .. . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . .44 TownAttorney . . . . . . . .. .... .. . ... ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ..45 Purchasing Department. .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .46 HealthDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Councilon Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .52 Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Watertown Free Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .58 Veterans'Services . . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I - . . . . . .. .. . . . , . . . . . . , . . .65 John A.Ryan Skating Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..66 Department of Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Reports of the Departments ®f Public Safety Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Emergency Management .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . .84 Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Voting Results . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 .3 Watertown. "81-2 f-- 0 f E d'a s Town Council president&Member of the School CoraiirAiittee;V �cDAaa l'Comlittee Marls Sideris, 30 Union Street......................................617-924- 6 j j__L uri6 J.Mastrangelo McManus, 17 Chaining Road........617-926-3187 - -'- Council at Large David R.Leon, 31 Standish Road ...... .........................617-923-4781 Stephen Corbett 14 living Park ..............617-926-7872 John H.Portz, 24 Chapman Street ..............................617-924-1899 John A.Donohue, 11 Standish Road.............. 617-923-3031 Eileen Hsu-Balzer;897 Belmont Street........................617-484-8077 Susan G.Falkolf, 19 Oliver Street .........617-924-5723 Christopher Beach, 172 Standish Road........................617-923-0755 Anthony Palomba,40 Oaldey Road..............................617-926-8560 Anthony P Paolillo,96 Robbins Road..........................617-924-2788 District A Councillor Angeline B. Kounelis, 55 Keenan Street#1 ..................617-926-2352 Libraxy Trustee Arum Kuwabara, 100 School Street#3 ........................617-972-6434 District I3 Councillor Gracemarie V. LeBlanc, 76 Emerson Road 617-924-9322 ................. Cecilia Len , 81 Boyd Street........................................ 17-926-4081 Raya Stern,207 LexingEon Street• ..............617-926-3609 ................ ............ District C Councillor Katherine i1.Button,48 Edward Road ..........., 617-923-1840 Vincent J. PiceidM, 203 Orchard Street ......................617-924-0665 Michael,J.Hanlon,jr,,231 Coolidge Avenue#408 ........617-924-7613 District D Councillor Thnothy J. Tracy,92 Marshall Street ..........................617-924-2770 John J.Lawn,Jr:, 20 Pilgrim Road ..............................617-923-2075 i 4 Boards a - -. _. m iss ions c_.l---•-ram—' Board of Health Election�omui ssio iers;' =•'f Siormwater Advisory Committee Dr.John H.Straus B. Bonnie Bac aos - -- Maria P.Rose Barbara D.Beck,&D. Louis L. Fabrizio Jonathan Bloch CyntIria N. Brooks David W.Downes Shutsu Chai Bob MacDonald Ernesta Kraczkiewicz Conservation Commission Leo G.Martin Board of Assessors Cable Access Corporation Mat ylouise Pallotta McDermott Francis J. Golden,Chairman,Town Assessor Robert D.Bejoian Stan Sadkowski Joseph B.Darby HI Robert Kaprielian Maria P.Rose Richard V.Moynihan Steven Watson Louis Taverna Steven W.Aylward Charles Bering Council on Aging Gerry Field Patrick Fairbairn Betty Firn3ell Christopher Beach Jane Stadoh-A Steven L. Singer Licensing Board Will 1wombly John M.Airasian Robert J, Whitney Mary T. Keenan George Newman Dorothy FIemiiig Historical Commission Donna B.Doucette Patricia Gold Donald S.Berg Alternate Member Michael B.Donham Thomas Melone Sandra Hoffman Hagop Sarkissian J.B.Jones Genevieve C.Martin Marilynne Roach Planning Board David J. Russo,Jr. Fergal Breanock Cultural.Council I hsabedi H.Loukas Jeffrey W.Brown Ryan McKittrick Susan Steele Neal Corbett Lisa Cohen John B.Hawes Lisa Feltner Commission on Disability Linda Tuttle-Barletta Rebecca Curtiss Councillor Stephen Corbett G.Jack Zollo Chris Viklund Judith Herzberg Aramais Andonian Carol Wilson-Braun Board.of Appeals Richard Giedd Kim Charlson Deborah Elliott David Sprogis Fred Isaacs Melissa Santucci Alex Liazos John Suneeth Watertown Housing Authority Anne Doughty David Ferris Allen Gallagher George Donahue Alternate Member Thomas Beggan (State Appointee) Carol Menton Christopher Heep John O'Leary(Labor Representative) John B. Hawes,Jr. David DalIa Costa (Tenant Representative) Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee E.Joyce Munger,Chair Environment aid Energy Efficiency Sheila Fay Committee Robert Van Dyk Traffic Commission Meredith Fields Steven Engler John Bartley,Sr. William Kahn Peri Onipede John M.Airasian David Conroy Bradford Parsons Chief Edward P.Deveau, Chair Terese Hammerle Janet Jameson Gerald S. Mee,Jr.,Superintendent Brian Hebeisen Maria Saiz Chief Mario A. Orangio Ken Mirvis Natalie Truesdell David Farrar Lauri Murphy Howard Turkenkopf Douglas Denny-Brown Raeleen Parsons,Purchasing Agent 5 Historic District Conmilssion Watertown Housing Partnership Harvey Steiner Torey Dean Linda Sternberg Victoria J. Carter Robert Childs Danielle Evans,Senior Planner Carolyn Famighetti David Leon Howard Miller Alex Liazos Kenneth Sheytanian Judge Paul C.Menton John Hecker Thomas Wade Fred'Reynolds Watertown Recycling Advisory Board Anita Shishmanian Carol Bates Steven Magoon Terese Harmnerle Katherine M.Ryan Colleen Gleason David Newsome Judith Fallows Rich Minton Sen Lin Blankinship Leslie Evans Gayle DeBay 6 b Aflads spa - - -_ Daniel F. Brothers, Manager Francis J. G:olden-Cliairw Gerald S. Mee,Jr., John A. ]cyan Skating Arena Board of Assess rs =;r`` Superintendent of Public Works 1 Paramount Place (effective fuly 19, 2010) Department of Public Works Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Work: (617) 972-6410 124 Orchard Street Work: (617) 972-6469 Office Fax: (617) 972-6403 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 (617) 972-6468 Arena Work: (617) 972-6421 Fax: (617) 972-6498 Ann Koufman-Frederick, Ph.D., Fax: (617) 972-6402 Superintendent of Schools Peter Centola, Recreation Watertown Public Schools Mario A. Drangio,Fire Chief Department Director 30 Common Street Fire Department Work: (617) 972-6494 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 99 Main Street Fax: (617) 926-6129 Work: (617) 926-7700 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Fax: (617) 926-9759 Work (617) 972-6511 Leone E. Cole, Library Director Fax: (617) 972-6575 Watertown Free Public Library Daniel A. Loughlin, Chairman, 123 Main Street Board of Assessors Raeleen Parsons, Purchasing Agent Watextown,Massachusetts 02472 (th ougb julle X 2010) Administration Building Work: (617) 972-6434 Administration Building 149 Main Street Fax: (617) 926-4375 149 Main Street Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Work: (617) 972-6414 Edward R Deveau, Chief of Police Work: (617) 972-6410 Fax: (617) 972-6403 Police Department Fax: (617) 972-6404 34 Cross Street Gayle M. Shattuck, Personnel Director Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Steven Magoon, Director, Community Administration Building Work: (617) 972-6533 Development and Planning 149 Main Street 'ax- (617) 972-6409 Administration Building Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 149 Main Street' Work: (617) 972-6443 .1obert Erickson, Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Fax: (617) 972-6404 kterat-ts, Services Officer Work: (617) 972-6417 tdauinistration Building Fax: (617) 972-6484 Thomas J. Tracy,Town Auditor .49 Main Street Administration Building Vatertown,Massachusetts 02472 Joseph J.Mahoney, information 149 Main Street Vork: (617) 972-6416 Technology.Manager Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 'ax: (617) 972-6403 Administration Building Work: (617) 972-6460 149 Maim Street Fax: (617) 972-6404 ohn E. Flynn,Town Clerk Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 dministration Building Work: (617) 972-6463 Steven J.Ward, Director, 49 Main Street Fax: . (617) 972-6403 Board of Health ; Tatertown,Massachusetts 02472 Administration Building lork: (617) 972-6486 Phyllis L. Marshall, 149 Maul Street Ix: (617) 972-6403 Town Treasurer/Collector Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Adnninistration Building Work: (617) 972-6445 aryl L. Fox,Director, 149 Main Street Fax: (617) 972-6403 ouncil on Aging Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 mior Center Work: (617) 972-6452 )Common Street Fax: (617) 972-6403 ktertown,Massachusetts 02472 ork (617) 972-6490 x: (617) 972-6493 3 TOW:W� Report of the Town Council Council=' _:be, Highlights of 2oii Year 2-o i i The Town Council voted the following mat- A deport to the Residents District Councillors: ters in order to effectuate the most optimal of Watertown District A Councillor Angeline B.Itounelis level of services provided to the citizens of District B Councillor Cecilia Lenk Watertown: The nine members of the Town Council of District C Councillor Vincent J. Piccirilli,Jr. the City known as the Town of Watertown District D Councillor John J.Lawn,Jr. March 22,2011: the Town Council voted are elected biennially,in odd numbered to authorize the borrowing of years,to serve as the legislative branch of Councillors at Large: $3,000,000.00 to pay costs of designing, the Town's government.The elected mem- Stephen I? Corbett,Vice President constructing and equipping a synthetic hers consist of four (4)District Councilors, John A.Donohue turf outdoor athletic field,including four (4) Councilors at Large and a Town Susan G.TaEkoff lighting, drainage,and related seating Council President who is.elected by die at Anthony Palomba improvements at Victory Field. large population.Their principle function is May 11,2011: the Town Council voted to to set policy for the administration of die Town Council President: adopt an Ordinance regarding the Town,its general government and pro- Mark S.Sideris Prohibition of Illicit Discharges to the grams,adopt an operating budget on rec- Storm Drainage System with the purpose ommendations by the Town Manager,and Town Council Clerk: to provide for the health,safety, and serve as overseers of the various agencies Valerie Papas general welfare of the citizens of of municipal government.As you will see Watertown through die regulation of all from this report for calendar year 2011, discharges to the storm drainage system. your Town Council has been actively engaged in the performance of its responsi- May 24,2411: the Town Council voted to bilities as elected representatives of modify the Cade of Ordinances of the Watertown's residents. Town of Watertown regarding the Traffic Commission allowing the Traffic .:f_ u��'I .,. yiJef., - RA �i'' ffim- a s"`�-e# Standing,feft to right:Wchaell.Driscoll, Cecilia Lenk,Anthony Palomba, Vincent f. Piccirill jr, Valerie Papas,f ohni. Lawn,fr. Seated,left to right:Angeline&. Kounelis, Stephen P. Corbett, Mark S.Sideris, Susan G. Falkoff John A. Donohue i i Commission to suggest and advise the a October 25, 2011: the Town Council and[management of the day to day opera- Manager in ways and means to regulate voted an Order designating the building tions of the town. � traffic with a view towards reducing located at 77 Riverside Street as a We also acknowledge with thanks and accidents,relieving,traffic congestion and Watertown Historic Landmark. respect(lie efforts of each and every Town increasing safety for cars and alternative m December 6, 2011: the Town Council employee in every department, along with modes of transportation. voted an Ordinance amending the those members who serve on elected and • June 14,2011:The Town Council .Assisted Living Zoning Ordinance as a appointed boards,commissions and com- adopted the Fiscal Year 2012 General regulated use in order to encourage mJttees. Their commitment to public service Budget totaling$98,986,000,00. more projects to come forward. is recognized with pride and gratitude. o June 14, 2011: the Town Council ® December 15,2011: the Town Council authorized a Revolving Fund for all voted a resolution authorizing a contract To each and every one of the merchants revenues received from any source in term in excess of three years for and businesses in our great community,we connection with the Organized Crime Iviunicipal Solid Waste Collection and thank you for your diligence,patience and Drug Enforcement Task Force Lease, Single Stream Recycling Services. support.Building a foundation through your professional and cooperative efforts August 2, 2011. the Town Council,at a m The Town Council, through its Charter has resulted in quality services that resi- Special Town Council meeting voted.to Commission[Wet for eighteen months to dents and visitors continue to enjoy. accept the Economic Development Study conduct a public review and discussion which promoted appropriate economic of the Town Charter.Proposed ' Our commitment to the citizens of our development activity throughout the amendments to the Town Charter were Town remains constant, Because you have town;identified key opportunity sites for voted by the Town Council on August 2, entrusted us as your public servants with conunercW and industrial districts; 2011. your continued support and input,we identified solutions to ongoing issues that o The Town Council through its would like to especially extend our heart restrict commercial investment and retail subcommittees continued its work on the felt gratitude to all residents for[Waking activity in certain districts;and develop following matters: the development of the Watertown your home, implementation strategies for economic Fiscal Year 2013 budget;improvements Mark S.Sideris development. to streets,sidewalks and planting strips Council hesidmzt August 9, 2011: the Town Council including a joint effort with various utility appropriated$460,000.00 to pay costs companies to eliminate double poles of purchasing a town-wide telephone throughout the community;continued system. discussions on the Capital Improvement ® August 9,2011: the Town Council Program 2012-2016; disposition of approved a resolution establishing a branch libraries;and the need for a timeline for the development of the Recycling Center. budget and capital improvement Acknowledgments program for Fiscal Year 2013. The Town Council,individually and collec- September 27,2011: the Town Council tively grateftilly acknowledge those who authorized the filing of a Special Act with have helped in the fulfillment of its mission the General Court concerning the to serve the people of the City known as tie Appointment of Special Police Officers in Town of Watertown.We are especially the Town of Watertown to perform police grateful to the Town Manager who contin- details or any other duties arising there ues to provide guidance and assistance with from or during the course of police the fiscal responsibility,budgetary process detail work. 9 T ® W N ® F W A T F R T 0 W N Office of the Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll 1f +� -TS kF - LIP, To the Honorable Town Council,Residents,and Taxpayers of Watertown: Nancy Scott Day January 19, 2011—In January, 2011 the Town recognized the occasion of the retirement of Zoning Officer Nan Scott On behalf of the City known as the Town of Watertown,its employees,and g g Nancy the distinguished members of the Town Council,I am pleased to present to after some nventy four years of dedicated service to the Watertown you the Town of Watertown's Annual Report for the calendar year begin- community.Nancy Scott brought a demonstrated level of ning January 1,2011 and ending December 31,2011.I believe you will professionalism and accomplishment to her duties both in the office find this annual report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates and in the field.Nancy Scott provided an intimate working knowledge of the accomplishments and achievements of the Town for the stated period. the Town's Zoning Ordinances to the greater Watertynwn community. I am pleased to report that the Executive and Legislative branches of town Victory Field Improvements—In March,2011 the Honorable Town government working in tandem,have successfully managed and main- Council voted to approve a$3,000,000 Loan Order to pay costs of tained a wide array of municipal services while maintaining fiscal disci- designing,constimeting and equipping a synthetic turf outdoor athletic Aline.The successes have been made through a commitment to leverage field,including the payment of costs of malting lighting,drainage and both outside funding sources (federal,state and private)and town funds to related seating improvements and for the payment of other costs improve the quality of life and vibrancy of this community. incidental or related thereto.The financing and fundraising plan for The Watertown economy continues to weather the difficult and slow recov- these improvements is from the following three sources:donations and E ery of the global,nation-at and state economies,and local restraint must be grants,sports groups'user fees and tax dollars.The completion date for maintained in order that the delivery of local services enjoyed today are this project is late fall,2011, not eroded as we move forward.Throughout thus report the reader will Telecommunications Need Assessment Report—In March,2011 ! find detailed narratives discussing programs that meet these criteria,The the honorable Town Council adopted conceptual recommendations on selection below highlights some of the particularly noteworthy achieve- the Visa Year 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program including a menu of 2011. recommendation"to proceed with the new Town-wide phone system at ° Resolution Authorizing a Contract Term in Excess of Three an approximate cost of$162,830 for the Town and$396,063 for the Years for the Purchase of Electric Supply and Related Schools,plus$14,500 for oversight of the project".Funding for the Services—In January,2011 the Honorable Town Council voted to first Phrase of the project was approved in April,2011. approve a contract in excess of three years in order for the Town to Traffic Commission-Modifications to Composition,Duties and participate in pricing procurement referred to as"blend and extend Responsibilities—.In May,2011 the Honorable Town Council voted to pricing"for one to two year contract extensions to an existing contract modify the Watertown Code of Ordinances in Title VII Chapter 70-Traffic with TransCanada Power Marketing,ltd.The market conditions for Commission.These modifications included the addition of the Director of Community Development and Plannin o electricity extension prices are very favorable and comparable to the tY P g r his or her designee to the rates available in 2004.Such an opportunity to participate is a chance membership as well as redefined the duties and responsibilities of the to reduce the Town's electric supply costs This contract is slated to be Commission to meet the ever evolving traffic congestion,parking,life effective beginning in September,2011. safety and traffic calming issues facing the community. 10 ° 2011 RE-PRECINCTING—in Jane,2011 the Honorable Town Council retired regular Watertomi police officers whose retirement was based on certified at the June 14,2011 meeting their accepLmce as presented by superannuation be appointed to supplement the regular force as special the Town Cleric,the 2011 Re-Precincting Plan for Tire City known as the police officers to fulfill detail requirements. Town of}Watertown and forwarded the plan for consideration by die ° Designation of the Building located at 77 Riverside Street as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Local Election Districts Review historic Landmark—in October,2011 the honorable Town Council Commission. Tliis Re-Precincang Plan was done in accordance with acted favorably on a recommendation from the Watertown Historic Mass, General Laws,Chapter 54,Section 1,to reflect population changes Commission to designate the building located at 77 Riverside Street as a as calculated by the 2010 federal census.The Re-Precineting is effective Watertown Historic Landmark.This building satisfied the selective December 31,2011. criteria of the Ordinance based upon architectural significance and its a Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Lease association with a historic person,as well as meeting the purpose of(tic Revolving Fund—In June,2011 the Honorable Town Council voted an Ordinance to preserve the heritage of the Town.By way of background, I expenditure limit of$1,350,000 for FY 2012,These expenditures are the building,built circa 1806 is of Federal style architecture and one of reimbursed to the Town by the Federal Government on a monthly basis. the four oldest houses in the Town.This Riverside Street residence was The operations of the OCDETF benefits the Town in providing specialized the birtrphace and home of Chief Justice George Tyler Bigelow,who training and support for the Watertown Police Department as well as served on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1844-1876. providing an additional level of protection for the Town's residents. o Agreement with the Department of Public Works,Teamsters ® Transfer of funds for Police Department Vehicle Replacement— Local Union No. 25 covering the period of July 1,2010 Jurre 30, In June,2011 the Honorable Town Council approved the transfer of 2013—In December,2011 die Town of Watertown and Teamsters Local funds in the amount of$69,994 from various Police Department Union No. 25 announced an agreement on a three year labor contract. accounts to the Police Vehicle Replacement Account.This action allows The Honorable Town Council at the December 6th Meeting authorized for the replacement of two cruisers, the funding of this agreement. ° Transfer of funds to conduct a Public Safety Study—In June, a Invitation for Bid of Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling 2011 the Honorable Town Council approved the transfer of funds in the Collection,Removal&Transportation for a Three Year or Five amount of$44,000 from Town Council Reserve to FYI Public Safety Year Period—In December,2011 bids were publicly opened and Study.The objective of the Public Safety Study is to perform an reviewed to determine the lowest qualified bidder based on the assessment of the Fire Department and Police Department,including minimum experience requirement specified in the Invitation for Bid.The Dispatch Operations and identify opportunities for improvements in services are designed to maintain consistent schedules for collection, efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations to meet service needs for removal and transportation of municipal solid waste and recyclables Watertown.This study is in accordance with the Honorable Town while moving from the conventional collection toward automated Cottncil's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Policy Guideline III B. collection in addition to the operation of the Town owned Recycling e Commonwealth v.Wheelabrator Saugus,Inc.,et al,Civil Action Drop-Off Center:In previous discussions held prior to finalizing the No.2011-348-A—In July;2011 Massachusetts Attorney General Invitation for Bids,alternates were requested from bidders for Weekly Martha Coakley forwarded a check in the amount of$74,941.74 collection ol'single stream recycling and addition d 64 gallon toter representing the Town of Watertown's share of the Municipal Relief Fund container cost,On December 15,2011 the Honorable Town Council pursuant to the Consent Judgment in'the above referenced Civil Action adopted a Resolution authorizing a contract in excess of three years for and entered by the Essex Superior Court on May 2,2011.The Consent Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Services and for a term not to Judgment settled the Commonwealth's allegations that Wheelabrator,the exceed five years if the terms of the negotiated contract are deemed in operator of trash incineration facilities in Saugus and North Andover, tie best interest of the Town. violated environmeuW laws at those facilities and required Wheelabrator (What has been highlighted is only a sampling of the breadth and width of to pay$2 million in civil penalties,pay$500,000 to the Natural the Town's activities during 2011.I urge you to peruse this Annual Report Resources Damages Trust,fund$500,000 in environmental projects to gain better insight into the myriad of activities of the various Town near the facilities,and submit its ongoing operations to rigorous departments.I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of oversight by an independent monitor that wi11 answer to the Watertown,its emphoyees and the distinguished members of the Honorable Commonwealth.hr addition,Wheelabrator paid money to a Municipal Town Council for their dedication and commitment to keeping Watertown a Relief Fund to be distributed by the Attorney General to those fiscally sound community striving to provide the highest level of services to communities that paid Wheelabrator for trash incineration services.The the citizens of Watertown while utilizing the taxpayers'dollars efficiently. check was deposited into the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund,as previously established by the Honorable Town Council. Sincerely Patriot Day19-11—The honorable Town Council in solidarity with the United States Senate called on all to come together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:OOPM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11,2011,in honor of the I Oth anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against Michael J.Driscoll the United States on September 11,2001.Residents joined members of 7'oulnManager tie Fire Department and Police Department in the observance of this solemn anniversary. ° Filing of a Special Act concerning the appointment of Special Police Officers in the Town of Watertown—In September,2011 the Honorable Town Council adopted a resolution authorizing the filing of a Special Act with the Massachusetts Legislature that would allow for � s_ _ :_ sore During 20I1, the Assessing Department Fiscal Year 2.Qh.also.;saw=a.>ciecliIle in corn-property taxes needed to increase to meet continued to work toward the mission of mercial and inlinstraalprope ty assess- the Town's budgetary needs, providing fair and equitable assessments for ruents.As the global and national recession all Watertown taxpayers. continued to deepen during 2008,2009 While Residential taxpayers are paying a then into 2010,unemployment worn-and much lower tax rate than commercial tax- The Assessors completed the triennial prop- a and and marry businesses began to cut payers,they are also eligible to receive the erty re assessment which is mandated by back on inventories and production result- residential tax exemption worth$1,182.40 the Department of Revenue every three in tax dollars. For Fiscal Year 2012,6307 ing from weak demand.At the local level yews.The re-assessment program involves residential taxpayers received the exemp- this could be seen as some businesses mi extensive audit of assessment records closed and staffing was reduced at others tiara out of approximately 9,719 residential and procedures in order to insure the town while state sales and income tax collections properties, In addition,there are a number is meeting the"Frill and Fair Cash"stan- declined significantly. Commercial and of statutory exemptions that are available to dard for property assessments. industrial property values are highly sensi- certain qualifying taxpayers:All of these g exemptions are Each year the Assessors review property five to supply and demand'market changes flair maximum allowable assessments to determine if any adjustments- and as a result,the value of these proper- amounts under the law. are necessary to reflect changes in market ties began to decline during 2008, 2009 Clause values.Toward the end of 2005 the residen- and into 2010. 22 10% (or greater) tial real estate market began to slowly Unlike the residential market which Disabled Veteran $ 800 soften and continued a steadier decline appears to have stabilized, the 221E 100%Disabled through 2006 and up to 2009.An analysis commercial/industrial market continues to Veteran $2,000 i of calendar 2010 property sales indicated experience weakness and even as the global that residential market values had stabilized and national economy shows faint signs of 17D Surviving Spouse/Minor and begun to show some appreciation in Child or Elderly Person $ 350 strengthening,it can take many months for certain neighborhoods. Our residential rec- i businesses to get production and inventory M Blind person $1,000 ollection program improved interior infor- back up to full capacity.Further adjust- mation town wide in all residential uses. ments in commercial and industrial prop- 41C QuaHed Senior This state mandated program alone caused erty assessments may be necessary next Citizen (65+) $1,000 an upward adjustment within the residential year (Fiscal Year 2013) as a result of this class for the first time in four years for Among the goals and objectives set by the Fiscal Year 2012. These adjusted assess- recovery lag time. Board of Assessors for 2012 is an ongoing ments were reflected in the third quarter The decline of both the commercial/indus- and increasing commitment to providing "actual": fax bill which was issued January trial and residential property assessments taxpayers with information through the 1, 2012. resulted in increases in the respective tax Town's website,mailers, cable television rates.The Town budget increased slightly in and public appearances. A preliminary review of calendar 2011 resi- Fiscal Year 2012 from fiscal Year 2011,but dential property sales provides some indi- due to cuts in State Aid and other important cation that the residential market remains revenue sources,the revenue generated by flat with signs of improvement in more neighborhoods town wide. FdSCA1L YEAR 2011 2012 (07/01/10—06/30/11) (07/01/11—o6/30/12) f Tax hates: Residential $13.92 $14.40 Commercial $25.87 $26.64 Industrial $25.87 $26.64 ' Personal Property $25.87 $26.64 Residential Exemption $1,134.23 $1,182,40 f Valuations: Residential $3,943,303,328 $3,990,J75,193 Conlrnercial $ 620,453,998 $ 606,216,564 Industrial $ 229,425,665 $ 230,178,065 Personal Property $ 100,159,884 $ 105,107,153 12 f Treas u rep . 61"'_-_ _ J., r Ing Clerk 41 This Report on the Treasures/Collector/ Total de Real Estate $1,092,9 6 Parking Clerk Office covers Fiscal Year $44,700,317 as af-ju�i�3Q=�01I, Personal Property 55,283 2011,from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Motor Vehicle 240,993 Schedules of Selected Financial Watertown continues to have a high rate of Boat 0 Information,Major Categories of Receipts Real Estate Tax collections. The rate of col- Water 383,961 and Debt Principal and Interest are shower. lection for FY 2011 Property Taxes,as of Sewer 679,234 Julie 30, 2011 was 98%. Commercial Refuse 8,208 During FY 201I band principal payments As of June 30 2011 the following FY 2011 were$5,923,953 and long-term interest g payments were$1,600,749, taxes and user charges were unpaid; FY 2011 Selected Financial Information TAX nTLES July 01, 2010 -June 30, Z011 Brought Forward (July 01, 2010) $427,573 DEBT BALANCE (6/30/11) $ 44,700,317 Tax TaIaings 156,616 FUNDS Subsequent Taxes 250,035 Brought Forward (July 01,2010) $ 44,532,938 Abatement and Void 0Redemptions 354,970 Cash Received 119,112,552 Gash Paid Out 123,074,858 Foreclosures Ending Balance (June 30,2010) $ 40,570,632 Ending Balance (June 30,2011) $479,254 CASH MANAGEMENT` MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS Interest Income 4 Property/Excise Taxes $ 74,818,514 $ 74,J3 Short-Tenn Interest Paid 0 Intergovermnentat 9,869,936 Water/Sewer/Commercial 14,207,985 Net $ 74,234 Departmental 3,652,304 OTHER INTEREST Departmental Earnings 74,234 Tax Titles $88,327 Parking Fines 692,231 Late Payments 322,0A Parking Meters 356,235 TOTAL $410,341 License and Permits 227,840 Total Interest Income $414,575 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 2,001,278 Total Short-Term Interest Expense 0 Penalty Interest&Costs 358,973 Net Interest Income $ 484,575 13 TO for SCHEDULE A PART 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 WATERTOWN �ItylTovmlDiatrlct Account Number Item Description Amount (Omit cents) A.TAXES 4110 1 personal Property Taxes 2,688,123 4120 I Real Estate Taxes 60,347,337 4150 I Excise Taxes 3,203,400 4179 I Penalties and Interest 291,996 4180 In Lleu of Taxes 2,001,278 4191 I Other Taxes-HotellMotet 61,622 4199 I Other Taxes 425,222 A.TOTAL TARES(POET OF REFUNDS) 77,918,878 B.CHANGES FOR SERVICESIOTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES 4244 I Park and Recreation Charges 388,822 j 4247 I Trash Collection Charges 48,199 3 4370 l Other Deparlment Revenue 1,869,722 B.TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES!OTHER DEPARTMENTAL 2,306,743 ; REVENUES C.LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 4400 Licenses and Permits 197,261 C.TOTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 197,251 I 4600 E.TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE 9,869,936 I � F.REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 35,135 3 J F.TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS I 35,135 II I 4770 H.TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES � 958,166 P.MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES f � 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues I 722,276 4820 I Earnings on Investments I 74,231 I,TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES I 796,507 Page 1 of 27 14 i i TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 92,082,616 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND 92,002,616 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES II K,INTERPUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 4972 ( Transfers from Speclal Revenue Funds I 355,000 III 4975 ! Transfers from Enterprise Funds 2,495,289 f 4976 I Transfers from Trust Funds 530,00D IK.TOTAL INTERFUNO OPERATING TRANSFERS I 3,3&1,289 TOTAL.GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING I 95,463,905 SOURCES.AND INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS Page 2 of 27 15 Part ll General Funtl Expenditures and Other Financial Uses FISCAL YEAR 2011 WATERTOWN Cicy Crown I D151dat Function Sub Function Account Object of Expenditure Amount Goneral Governinent(100) Legislative 5100 Salary and Wages 78,094 6700 Expenditures 14,790 TOTAL Legislative 92,884 Executive 5100 Salary and Wages 245,337 6700 Expenditures 16,270 TOTAL Executive 201,607 Accountant/Auditor 5100 Salary and Wages 283,563 5700 Expenditures 128,859 TOTAL AccountadtlAuditor 412,422 Assessors 5100 Salary and Wages 235,733 6700 Expenditures 44,029 TOTAL Assessors 279,762 Treasurer 5100 Salary and Wages 281,068 5700 Expenditures 30,569 TOTAL Treasurer 312,437 Operations Support 5100 Salary and Wages 188,719 5700 Expenditures 296,586 5800B Capital Outlay 91,806 TOTAL Operations Support -- --- --- 577,111 Law DepRriment TownlCtty Counsel 5700 Expenditures 203,258 TOTAL Lau DepartmentTownlCliy Counsel 203,268 License and Registration 5100 Salary and Wages 178,795 6700 Experidltures 6,902 TOTAL License and Redistratlon 165,697 Public RuildinglPropertles Maintenance 5100 Salary and Wages 47,28E 6700 Expenditures 203,081 TOTALPublie Bulldingirroperlies Maintenance - 250,368 i Rage 3 of 27 16 Other 5100 Salary and Wages 1,089,634 5700 Expenditures 262,420 5800B Capital Outlay 17,579 "TOTAL Other Total Genera[Government(1ts0) 3,946,180 Pubiie Safety(200) Police 5100 Salary and Wages 6,792,098 5700 Expenditures 399,105 5800B Capital Outlay 110,858 TOTAL Pollee 7,302,061 Fire 5100 Salary and Wages 6,963,438 5700 Expenditures 299,639 5800t3 Capital Outlay 40,125 TOTAL Fire 7,303,202 Other 5100 Salary and Wages 2,507 5700 Expenditures 37,935 TOTAL Other - 40,442 Total Public$aTety(200) 14,645,705 Education(300) Education 5100 Salary and Wages 24,661,556 5700 Expenditures 8,908,449 TOTAL Education 33,470,005 Total Educatlon(300) 33,470,005 Public Worlts(400) HlghwaylStreets(Other) 5100 Salary and Wages 713,502 5700 l=xpenditures 481,805 6800B Capital Outlay 52,009 TOTAL Highway/Streets(Other) 11247,316 HighwaylStreets(snow and toe) 5100 Salary and Wages 193,767 5700 Expenditures 1,242,367 5800B Capital Outlay 69,396 TOTAL Highwayl5treeis(Snow and too) 1,B05,1520 Street Lighting 5700 Expenditures 253,749 Page 4 of 27 17 TOTAL Streat Lighting 253,70 waste collection and Disposal 5100 Salary and Wages 14,437 5700 Expenditures 3,155,603 TOTAL Waste Collection and Disposal 3,169,940 Other 5100 Salary and Wages 958,488 5700 Expenditures 1,245,076 58008 Capital Outlay 204,083 TOTAL Other 2,407,646 Total Public Works(400) _� •_. ,-•w_.�^^^0,504,171 Human Services(500) Health Services 5100 Salary and Wages 380,343 5700 Expenditures 68,274 TOTAL Health Services 448,617 Veterans'Services 6100 Salary and Wages 47,936 5700 Expenditures 102,650 TOTAL Veterans'Services 150,686 Other 6100 Salary and Wages 178,997 5700 Expenditures 38,386 5800t3 Capital outlay 12,011 TOTAL Other. 229,394 Total Human Services(600) 828,597 Culture and Recreation(600) Library- 6100 Salary and Wages 1,497,671 6700 Expenditures 602,834 5800E - Capital Outlay 14,000 TOTAL Library 2,114,405 Recreation 5100 Salary and Wages 359,917 5700 Expenditures 195,522 5800B Capital Outlay Soo TOTAL Recreation 555,939 Total Culture and Rocreation(000) 2,670,344 Debt Service(700) Retirement of Debt ArinolpaI Page 5 of 27 18 5900 Debt Service 5,386,000 TOTAL.Ratiromelkt of Debt Principal - - - - 6,386,000 Interest on Long Tenn Debt 5900 Debt Service 1,521,661 TOTAL Interest on Long Term Debt 1,621,661 Total DebtServicegoo) — - — — 6,907,661 Unclassiflad(900) Intergovernmental Assessments 0001 Unclassified 2,143,388 TOTAL intergovernmental Assessments 2,143,3B6 Other 0001 Unclassified 1,000 TOTAL Other - - 1,000 Retirement 0001 Unclassified 8,525,587 TOTAL Retirement - $,525,5$7 Workers'Compensation 0001- Unclassified 350,741 TOTAL Workers`Compensation 360,741 Unemployment 0001 Unclassified 10,541 TOTAL Unamploymont 10,544 ticalEh fnsuranca 0001 Unclassified 10,234,655 TOTAL,Health insurance 10,234,655 i Other Employee Benefits 0001 Unclassified. 1,163,360 TOTAL Other Employee Benefits 1,169,360 Court,fudgomenfs 0001 Unclassifled 7,343 TOTAL Court Jurlgemenis 7,343 Other.insurenee j 0001 Unclassified 341,523 TOTAL Other Insurance 341,623 Total Unclassiflerl(800) 22,784,136 Page 6 of 27 19 T Total General Fund Expenditures S1 Oo Salary and Wages 45,293,588 ' 5700 Expenditures 18,238,047 5800A Construction 6800E Capital Outlay 612,367 6900 Debt Servlce 6,907,661 Unclassified 22,784,136 TOTAL OLNERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 93,835,799 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 824,254 5990 Other Financing Uses 330,954 TOTAL TRANSFERS AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,155,208 TOTAL OEMERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AND OTHER 94,891,007 FINANCING USES s' 1 i Page 7 of 27 20 SCHEDULE A PART 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 WATERTOWN City r Town I Dlatrlct Account Item Description Amount, Federal Grants Federal Public Safety Grants REVENUES 4500 Federal Revenue 12,847 TOTAL REVENUES 12,847 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 12,847 EXPENDITURES 6700 Expendi€ures 78 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 78 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 78 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 12,769 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 14,771 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 27,640 Federal Grants Federal Education Grants REVENUES 4600 Federal Revenue 2,357,782 TOTAL REVENUES 2,357,782 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2,367,782 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 1,376,941 5700 Expenditures 976,967 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,353,908 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 2,353,908 Excess(Deftclency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 3,874 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year -787,407 0004 Fund Balance End of Year -783,533 Federal Grants Federal Community Development Black Grants REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 23,025 TOTAL REVENUES 23,025 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 23,025 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 417 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 417 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 417 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and 0(her Financing Sources(Uses) 22,608 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 150,507 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 173J 15 Federal Grants Other Federal Grans REVENUES 4500 Federal Revenue 73,500 TOTAL REVENUES 73,500 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 73,500 EXPENDITURES Page 8 of 27 21 i v _ H 5700 Expanditures 24,650 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 24,650 t TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 24,650 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 48,850 J 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year -48,417 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 433 Other Special Revenue Other Special Revenue Funds(Educatlon) REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 21,M TOTAL REVENUES 21,716 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 21,716 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 12,333 5700 Expenditures 7,639 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 19,972 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 19,972 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 1,744 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 14,776 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 16,520 Other Special Revenue Other Special Revenue Funds(School Lunch) REVENUES 4200 C harges for services 627,435 4500 Federal Revenue 317,469 4800 Nliscelianeeus Revenues 10,506 4920 Earnings on Investments 166 TOTAL REVENUES 855,676 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 855,675 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 480,683 5700 Expenditures 368,469 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 849,052 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 849,052 Excess(Daficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 6,623 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 43,437 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 49,960 Other Special Revenue Other Special Revenue Funds(Gifts and Donations) REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 537,659 4820 Earnings on Investments 4,050 TOTAL REVENUES 641,719 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 541,719 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 13,386 5700 Expend€lures 177,326 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100,712 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 190,712 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 351,007 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,428,767 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,779,774 Receipts Reservers forApproprfallon Receipts Reserved for Appropriation(Parkfng Meters) � i Page 9 of 27 22 REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 356,235 TOTAL REVENUES 356,235 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 356,235 i EXPENDITURES y 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 340,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 340,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 340,000 Excess(deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Olher Financing Sources(Uses) 16,235 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 539,840 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 556,075 Receipts Rose rued for Appropriation Receipts Reserved for Appropriation(Sale of Cemetery Lots REVENUES A200 Charges for Services 19,750 TOTAL REVENUES 19,760 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 19,750 EXPENDITURES 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 15,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 15,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 15,000 Excess(deficiency)of Revenues Over Expend€lures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 4,750 0002 Fund balance Beginning of Year 95,965 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 100,715 Revolving Funds Revolving Funds(Education) REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 1,766,010 TOTAL REVENUES 1,766,010 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,766,010 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 1,154,472 6700 Expenditures 420,059 TOTAL]EXPENDITURES 1,574,531 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,574,531 Excess(Deflcloncy)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 191,479 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 669,360 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,060,839 Revolving Funds Revolving Funds(Athletic) REVENUES U 4200 Charges for Services 64,168 TOTAL REVENUES 84,168 t' TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 84,168 4 E;XPENINYURES 5700 Expenditures 84,084 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 84,084 G TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 84,084 Excess DeBcien p g (Uses) r ( cy}of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources Uses 84 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 286 0004 Fund Balance End ofYear 370 F Revolving Funds r Revolving Funds(Parks and Recreation) REVENUES j 3 Page 10 of 27 23 ` 4200 Charges for Services 301,747 TOTAL REVENUES 301,747 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 301,747 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 106,342 5700 Expenditures 168,230 TOTAL EXPENDITURES W3,672 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 353,572 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Fxpandilures and Other financing Sources(Uses) -61,825 0002 Fund Balance Beginning otYear 211,261 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 149,426 Revolving Funds Revolving Funds(Ch.44,63E 112) REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 1,390,444 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 82,457 TOTAL REVENUES 1,478,901 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,478,901 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 83,810 5700 Expenditures 1,288,453 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13362,263 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,352,263 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 126,638 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 330,309 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 456,047 Revolving Funds Other Revolving Funds REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 36,224 TOTAL REVENUES 36,224 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 36,224 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 62,947 TOTAL EXPENDJTU13ES 52,947 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 62,947 Excess(Deficiancy)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(uses) -16,723 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 34,134 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 17,411 State Grants State Public Safety Grants REVENUES 4600 Slate Revenue 236,525 TOTAL REVENUES 235,525 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 236,525 (EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 238,009 5700 Expenditures 13,003 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 251,012 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 251,012 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Ovar Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(uses) -15,487 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 60.010 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 44,623 State Grants Page 11 of 27 24 State Public Works Grants REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 1,480 TOTAL'REVENUES 1,480 TOTAL REVENVE3 AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,480 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 3,722 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,722 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,722 Excess(Detirlency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -2,242 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 20,960 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 18,718 Slate Grants State Education Grants REVENUES 4600 State Revenue 1,424,746 TOTAL REVENUES 1,424,748 TOTAL REVENUES AND OYHVR FINANCING SOURCES 1,424,748 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 211,921 5700 Expendltures 835,697 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,047,616 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,047,618 Excess(Doficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Olhar Financing Sources(Uses) 377,130 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year -253,523 0004 Fund Balance End'of Year 123,607 Stale Grants State Council on Aptnn Grants REVENUES 4600 State Revenue 44,880 TOTAL REVENUES 44,880 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 44,880 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 45,227 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 45,227 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 45,227 Excess(Dorrciency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -347 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,635 0004 Fund Galante End of Year 1,288 State Grants State Library Grants REVENUES 4600 State Revenue 47,487 TOTAL REVENUES 47,487 TOTAL REVENUES AWL)OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 47,487 EXPENDITURES 6700 Expenditures 34,814 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 34,814 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 34,814 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 12,673 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 107,841 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 120,614 State Grants Other State Grants Page 12 of 27 25 f REVENUES 4600 Slate Revenue 101,060 TOTAL REVENUES 191,069 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 191,069 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 11,068 5700 Expenditures 18,246 50008 Capital Outlay 150,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURPS 180,214 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 180,214 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expendllures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 10,855 0002 Fund Balance Beginning ol'Year 43,896 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 54,751 FUNCTIONS TOTALS Federal Grants REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 23,025 4600 Federal Revenue 2,444,129 TOTAL REVENUES 2,467,164 T0TAL REVENU£SAND OT14ER FINANCING SOURCES 2,467,154 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 1,376,941 6700 Expenditures 1,002,112 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,379,053 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 2,379,053 Excess(Defietency)of Revenues Over E)(pandltures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 88,101 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year •670,546 0004 - Fund Balance End of Year -582,445 Other Special Revenue REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 549,151 4-600 Federal Revenue 317,459 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 548,165 4620 Earnings on Investments 4,225 TOTAL REVENUES 1.41%010 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES- 1,419,010 EXPENDITURES 6100 Salary and Wages 506,302 5700 Expenditures 653,434 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,059,736 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,059,736 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 359,274 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,486,980 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,845,264 Recolpts Reserved forApproprlafion REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 375,985 TOTAL REVENUES 376,985 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 376,985 5960 Transfers to dtherFunds 355,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 355,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 355,000 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 20,985 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 636,805 Page 13 of 27 26 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 656,790 Revolvtup Funds REVENUES 420D Charges for Servlces 3,548,369 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 118,681 TOTAL REVENUES 3,667,050 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3,667,050 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 1,433.624 570E Expenditures 1,993,773 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,427,397 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,427,397 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 239,653 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,445,340 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,084,993 state Grants REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 1,4 BO 4600 State Revenue 1,943,709 TOTAL REVENUES 1,945,189 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,945,189 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 607,125 5700 Expenditurea 905,482 5800B Capital Outlay 150,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,562,607 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTFIER FINANCING USES 1,602,607 i Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 382,582 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year -1g,181 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 363,401 I I - f } Page 14 of 27 27 li t CUMULATIVE TOTALS REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 4,498,010 4600 Federal Revenue 2,761,598 4600 State Revenue 1,943,709 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 666,846 4820 Earnings on Investments 4,225 TOTAL REVENUES 9,874,388 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 9,374,388 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 3,823,992 5700 Expenditures 4,454,801 5800D Capital Outlay 150,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,420,793 5960 Transfers to Clher Funds 355,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 356,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ANID OTHER FINANCING USES 8,783,793 Excass(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 1,090,695 0002 Fund Balance Degfnning of Year 2,878,398 0004 Fund Balanca End of Year 9,968,gJ3 i i E J 1 Page 15 of 27 28 I SCHEDULE-A Part IV-Capital Projects Funds Fiscal Year 2011 WATERTOWN City/Town I Dlstract Acco unt Number item Description Arnourrt WATER CP_YdATER EXPENDITURES 5800A Construction 077,134 5800E Capital outlay 24,667 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,001,801 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,001,801 Excess,(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -1,001,801 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 4,974,822 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 3,973,021 SCHOOLS CP-SCHOOLS EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 79,548 5800A Construction 358,678 88003 Capilal outlay 344,204 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 782,620 TOTAL-EXPIEE NDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 782,620 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -782,520 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 647,063 0004 Fund Balance End of Year -235,467 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS CP MUNICIPAL SUIL€rINGS EXPENDITURES - 1 6700 Expenditures 4,024 580M Construction 1,327,526 TOTAL EXPENDITURE$ 1,331,549 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,331,549 Excess(Deficioncy)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Ocher Financing Sources(Uses) .1,331,549 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 3,052,119 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,720,570 HIGHWAYS(CHAPTER 00) OP-HIGHWAYS EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 7,800 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,800 t TOTAL.EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 7,800 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -7,800 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 142,251 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 134,461 OTHER CP_OTHER i + OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 824,254 TOTAL.OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 824,254 TOTAL.REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES B24,254 f EXPENDITURES E 5700 Expenditures 270,526 t+ 5800A Construction 3,095,136 i 5800E Capital Outlay 628,352 v i E r Page 16 of 27 1 29 T07AL EXPENDITURES 3,894,014 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,894,014 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Bxpenditures and Other Financing Sources(uses) -3,060,760 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 5,108,442 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 2,036,682 CUMULATIVE TOTAi R OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 824,254 70TAI,OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 024,264 TOTAL MENURS AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCI=S 824,254 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 369,880 6800A Consiructicn 5,758,473 5000E Capita€Outlay 897,313 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,017,684 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 7,017,084 Excess(Defsclency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Usss) -6,193,430 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 13,824,697 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 7,631,267 Page 17 of 27 30 SCHEDULE-A Part V-Enterprise Funds Fiscal Year 2011 WATER'TOWN Rny I Tom I DIsltlet Account Number Item Description Amount WATER - El`�-WATER REVENUES 4200 Charges for Servsces 5,843,324 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 61,839 4820 Earnings on investments 10,385 TOTAL REVENUES 5,716,848 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 5,716,548 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 731,023 5700 Expenditures 3,017,441 5800E Capital Outlay 22e,652 5900 Debt Service 280,180 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,263,296 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 1,296,664 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 1,296,564 TOTAL kPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 5,550,860 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 155,688 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 3,147,784 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 3,303,472 SEWER EF_SEWI=R REVENUES 4200 Charges far Services 8,45%647 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 10,890 4820 Earnings on investments 24,B99 TOTAL REVENUES 8,492,430 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCE$ 8,492,436 EXPENDITURES 510Q Salary and Wages 342,725 5700 Expenditures 5,581,345 5800E Capital Outlay 121,091 6900 Debt Service 328,861 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,374,022 5980 Transfers to Other Funds 1,199,725 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 1,199,725 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 7,573,747 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 918,689 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 7,393,262 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 8,311,951 CUMULATIVE TOTALS REVENUES 4200 Charges for Services 14,099,971 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 72,729 4820 Earnings on Investments 35,284 TOTAL REVENUES 14,207,984 TOTAL-REVENUES AND OTHER VINANC(NO SOURCES 14,207,984 I2XPENDITURt=S 5100 Salary and Wages 1,073,748 5700 Expenditures 8,698,786 Page 18 of 27 31 6800B Capital Outlay 347,743 5900 Debt Service 617,041 TOTAL tXPENDITURES 10,637,318 596fl Transfers to Other Funds 2,496,289 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 2,496,289 TOTAL.EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 13,133,607 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other i=fnancing Sources(Uses) 1,074,377 0002 Fund Balance Begfnning of Year 10,641,046 0€104 Fund Balance End of Year -11,615,423 i i r i q Y Page 19 of 27 i 32 t SCHEDULE-A Park VI-Trust Funds Fiscal Year 2014 WATERTOWN City!Town I District Account Numb or Item Description Amount NON•EXPENDABLEIEXPENDABLE TRUSTS STABILIZATION REVENUES 4820 Earnings on Investments 12,049 TOTAL REVENUES 12,049 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 12,049 EXPENDITURES Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expendltums and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 12,049 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,201,566 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,213,615 NON-EXPENDABLIVEXPENDASLE TRUSTS CONSERVATION TRUST FUND I REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 130 4820 Earnings on Investments 1,101 TOTAL REVENUES 1,231 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,231 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 0,612 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,612 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 6,612 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -6,381 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 111,619 I 0004 Fund Balance End of Year -106,238 f NON-EXPEN DAB LEIEXPENDASLE TRUSTS OTHER TRUST FUNDS REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 130,614 4820 Earnings on Investments 13,233 TOTAL REVENUES 143,847 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 143,847 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expendilures 142,545 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 142,545 6960 Transfers to Other Funds 530,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 530,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 672,545 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) -528.698 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 2,656,926 {€ 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 2,128,228 NON-EXPENDABLEIEXPENDAel.5 TRUSTS NON-EXPENDABLE TRUST REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 7,150 TOTAL PEVENUES 7,f50 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 7,150 EXPENDITURES t Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Oliver Financing Sources(Uses) 7,150 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 1,'i55,961 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 1,163,111 F , Page 20 of 27 33 i CUMULATIVE TOTALS REVENUES 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 137,894 4820 Earnings on Investments 26,383 TOTAL REVENUES 164,277 1 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 164,277 EXPENDITURES 5700 Expenditures 149,167 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 149,157 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 630,000 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING U$ES 530,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 679,157 Excess(Defrctency)of Revenues Over Fxpendiluras and Other Financing sources(Uses} -514,080 0002 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 5,126,072 0004 Fund Balance End of Year 4,611,192 f fE k Page 21 of 27 34 J i i SCHEDULE A PART 7 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ' WATERTOWN �I City 1 Town]Blstrict 1 Balance Balance FunclAtem Description � July 1,2010 Additions Deductions Jone 30,2011 I A.ASSETS 1.Cash -18,195.00 1,222,481.00 1,171,652.00 32,734.00 2.Accounts Receivable I 0,00 0.00 0.00 0,0b 1 3.TOTAL ASSETS 18,105.00 1,222,481.00 1,171,552.00 � 32,734.00 B.LIABILITIES 1.Police Outside I7etaii 1$6,1$B.00 I 854,310.00 I 804,347.00 -136,214.00 I 12.Fire Off Duly Detail -1,926.00 64,816.00 63,175.00 285A0 3,Tax Due State 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 i 4.Meals Tax Due Siale + 0.00 � 0.00( 0.00 0.00 6.Licenses Due State 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.Due CountWRellrement 0.00 I 0.00 0.00 0.00 Systems 111 7.Guarantee Bid Deposits 0.00 I O.OD 0.00 0.00 18.Undatmed Items 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.Other Liabilities 169.917.00 303,346,00 304,029.00 �169,233.00 10,TOTAL LIABILITIES .18,195.00 1,222,480.00 1,171,661,00 32,734.00 NOTE~--Total Assets Must Equal <brhTolal Liabilities Page 22 Of 27 35 i SCHEDULE A Part Vill-Personnel Expenditures Fiscal Year 2011 WATERTOWN 01ty i Town 1 Distrlot PART V111 Personnel Expenditures { Total Salaries and Wages as of December 31,2010 as Reported on IRS Form W 2 41,988,247.00 1 Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year Ending December 31,2010 814.001 Page 23 of 27 36 SCHEDULE A,PART 9 SCHEDME OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNF 30,2011 WATERTOWN City 1 Town 1 Oistrid I Account Number Fund Cash and Investments 0016 f General Fund 13,878,505.00 I 0017 I Special Revenue 3,959,382.00 0018 Debt Service Fund 0.00 J 0019 I Capital Project Funds I 7,631,267,00 I 0020 Enterprise Funds I 10,447,552,00 0021 Trust Funds 4,611,192.00 0022 I Agency Funds 32,734.00 TOTAL ALL FINDS 40,570,632.001 F Page 24 of 27 37 SCHEDULE A PART X-SCHEDULE OF DEBT OUTSTANDING,ISSUER AND RETIRED THIS FISCAL YEAR Fiscal Year 2011 WATERTOWN oily 1 Town I u1siRct Part I SCHEDULE OF DEBT OUTSTANDING,ISSUED AND RETIRED THIS FISCAL YEAR Item description Report In Whole Dollars-Onjit Cents Outstanding Issued this Retired this Outstanding Interest this July 1,2010 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June 20,2011 Fiscal Year (a) (b) (a) (d) to3 A,GENERAL OBLIGATION 13ONDS BUILDINGS 22,629,675 0 1,470,000 21,35%676 850,040 DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 3,128,000 0 615,000 2,913,000 105,007 SCHOOL BUILDINGS 8,339,460 0 637,000 7,702,450 299,632 SCHOOL-ALL OTHER 0 0 0 0 0 SEWER 575,9i0 0 214.317 361,603 0 SOLID WASTE 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INSIDE LIMIT 5,497,575 0 1,666,100 3,831,475 155,430 TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 40,370,610 0 4,602,417 35,768,193 1,410,109 OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT AIRPORT 0 0 0 0 0 HOSPITAL 0 0 0 0 0 ELECTRIC 0 0 0 0 0 GAS 0 0 0 1] 0 SCHOOL BUILDINGS 6,517,300 0 1,147,900 7,369,400 190,640 SEWER 0 0. 0 0 0 SOLID WASTE a 0 0 0 0 WATER 1,730,360 0 173,536 1,662,724 0 OTHER OUTSIDE LIMIT 0 0 0 0 0 TO TAL OUTSIDE 10,253,660 0 1,321,635 3,932,124 190,640 TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 50,624,270 0 6,023,053 44,700,317 1,600,749 B,REVENUEAND NONGUARANTEED BONDS 0 6 0 0 0 C,SHORT TERM DEBT TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES 0 0 0 0 0 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES 0 0 0 0 0 GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES o 0 0 0 0 OTHER SHORT TERM DE13T a 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHORT TERM DEBT 0 ° a ° ° D.OTHERINTEREST 0 0 0 0 0 AMOUNT-OMIT CENTS IssuedlRetired/ Unissued Authorized Rescinded June 30,2011 {a) (b) (c) TOTAL AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED � b0,237,630 -- E3,240,97B 4,596,552 Page 25 of 27 38 SCHEDULE A PART 11 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2041 WATERTOWN city!Towfi!DIstrlot Revenues and Expenditures General from fiscal Report (a} 1. Total Revenue i 92,082,8't6.00 2. Total Expenditures 93,835,799.00 3. TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES 1,763,163.00 OVER EXPENDITURES SUM OF LINES 1-2 4. Transfer from Other Funds 3,381,289.00 5. Other Financing Sources 0.00 B. Transfer to Other Funds 824,254.00 7. Other Financing Uses 330,954.00 S. TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)- 2,226,081.00 Line 4+Line 5-Line 6-Line 7 9. TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES 472,898,00 OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANC114G SOURCES(USE)-SUlitil OF LINES 3 AND B 10.Fund Equity(Retained Earnings) 12,368,874.00 Begining of Year 11.Other Adjustments 0.00 12.TOTAL FUND EQUITY(RETAINED EARNINGS) 12,841,772.00 Page 26 of 27 39 SCHEDULE A Part Xll-Schedule A Part Xll Fiscal Year 2011 WATERTOWN City!Toum I Malrict Part XI Schedule A Part XII I NOTE.,The information has not been Approved and is subject to change. Ti+omasJ_Trscv_A [or.WalaipA�617-972-6460 1011W201110:02MA. 617-97MA&D Torrn ApumlaM Oate TOLNa i I r I r Page 27 of 27 I 40 I j i =v The Personnel pepartment is responsible The Persona l Department-Aunued to participated in Faire on the Square and for human resources policies and proce- post recruitnients_to=virelisites"in beeping advocated for residents with School and dures.The office manages workers'coin- with our goal to increase the use of technol- Town officials.Ten monthly meetings were pensation and unemployment claims as well ogy.Applicants view job postings,fill out a held on the third Wednesday of the month. I as medical and psychological testing of Town Application form from the Personnel Among many projects in 2011,the municipal job applicants. In 2011 we facili- Department's web page vmw.watertown- Watertown Comnussion On Disability's tated contract negotiation processes and ma.gov/personnel and submit it by email at proudest achievements were closed caption- grievance hearings in addition to special their convenience.Similarly,Civil Service ing of many Town Council meetings,funding projects.The Personnel Department recruitments are posted on the Human of a listening version of the Watertown Tab, remained responsible for assisting employ- Resources Division website. Residents inter- and the first AbleArts program hosted at the ees with professional growth and career ested in Civil Service information research Watertown Free Library The Commission coordination in order to enhance their examination dates and apply on-line directly continued to maintain their vvebsite, employment experience with Watertown. with Civil Service, wwwwcod.org,which is fully accessible; During 2011,the Personnel Department Tilewas actively engaged in discussions about Personnel Department assists the snow removal from sidewalks,and began continued to facilitate successor contract Commission on Disability as staff support work re the next sideition of the nbegaWatertown negotiations for collective bargaining units for their meetings and activities related to Accessible Dining Guide. with the unions,department heads,the their goals and objectives.In 2011,the Town Manager,and the town's attorney.The Commission on Disability provided informa- The Personnel Department looks forward to Department frequently provided department Lion,advice and advocacy for Town and 2012 as its continued dedication to improv- heads and individual employees with inter- School departments as well as individuals in ing service to the Town Manager and Town pretations of their collective bargaining the conununity. The Commission reviewed Cound,employees,department heads and agreements. local construction plans for compliance the citizens of Watertown. with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 41 Tows Election The Town Clerk and Election Office serves Places ele:: tron`saiaen,strategic The Election Commission conducted the as a direct link between the citizenry and its locations th o igl o t#1 to}vn alerting following voting exercises during 2011. Town government, The Town Cleric's Office the citizenry to the upcoming voting by statute,is responsible for the issuance of exercises. DATE TYPE OF ELECTION vital statistics,maintenance of Town ® Conducted the 2011 Annual Town April 12, 2011 Special State records, the insurance of compliance with Census, Primary the Commonwealths Open Meeting Law and 01m lemented the 2011 Re- recinctin it serves as a respository for all rules,regu- p F g May 10,2011 Special State lotions,ordinances and bylaws promulgated process effective December 31,2011, Election by the Town Council and other town depart- Continued the duties and responsibility November 8, 201.1 Town General ments as Burial Agent for the Town. Election ® Completed the annual renewal process The Town Clerk's Of was first for all applicable licenses,permits and December 1, 2011 Recount-Council- kept, in 1634,the firsstt year recorrdsds w were certificates while ensuring compliance At-Large lcepf,and continues today to provide accu- with Title III Section 33.03 of the Code of rate documentation on events and happen- Watertown. December 13,2011 Special State ings of the City known as the Town of Primary Watertown.The Town Clerk's Office pro- Ensured compliance with state guidelines in the filing of necessary annual reports The Licensing Board promulgates rules and vides a number of consumer services,such regulations specific to Watertown to ensure as the issuance of dog and cat licenses,the with the Alcohol Beverage Control 1? sale of various Division of Fisheries and Commission (ABCC) and the Department the life safety and health of dre citizenry and of Public Safety. town visitors. The Licensing Board issues a Wildlife licenses and the office serves as a myriad of licenses that range from amuse- brochures and surveys.The staff in the g distribution of various public service ° Ensured access to all polling stations throughout the Town, ment devices, to common victuallers to liquor licenses.All of the licenses issued office also serve as"unofficial ombudsmen" a Coordinated the planning of the 2011 are renewable an a yearly basis,The to provide general information regarding Zaire an the Sure. Licensing Board also serves as hearing offi- various municipal serves to the public. The The Election Commission, a four-member cer to ensure compliance with licensing Town Clerk's Office also serves as a liaison body,has a number of responsibilities man- conditions. between the town and the federal and state dated by Massachusetts General Laws governments. Chapter 50 through 56. The Commission is The Licensing Board also works closely with five town departments,the ABCC and charged to ensure fair and impartial elec- During calendar year 2011, the office g p aelueved the following tions in the Town of Watertown. the State Fire Marshall's Office in the licens- Responsibilities include: coordination of ing process. ® Maintained the highest level of accuracy the Annual Census,generation of voting lists in the recording and issuance of the Vital and jury lists,maintenance of the Towns Statistics of the Town of Watertown.In residency database and compliance with the February,2010 The Commonwealth's Office of Campaign and Political Finance's Vitals Information Partnership was reporting procedures. instituted automating Birth Certificates through dre Gateway Network. 42 Licenses and bees Recording Fees Licenses Burial Permits 890.00 Business Certificates and Kennel License 2 Dog Licenses 7713.00 Business Certificate Dog Licenses 729 Cat Licenses 3620.00 Withdrawals 14,060,00 Cat Licenses 411 Marriages 6005.00 TOTAL 04,060.00 Seven Day All Alcoholic Raffle 170.00 'Total Clerk's Revenue Common Victualler 19 Hunting Licenses 452.75 Total Fees Collected W7,612.25 Seven Day Wine/Malt Wildlands-Resident And Paid to the Commonwealth ($7183,00) Common Victualler 5 Non-Resident 1245.00 Six Day All Alcoholic Net Revenue to tine Town $210,429.20 Common Victualler 7 Archery Stamp 245.00 Sporting Licenses 1183.00 Vital Statistics Six Day Wine/Malt Fishing Licenses 4042.50 Births 493 Common Victualler 2 Sporting Fees 14.25 Deaths Recorded 250 Compton Victualler License 96 Licensing Board-Alcohol, CIubs 11 Marriage Intentions 275 Auto Dealer Chars I 9 Comruon Victuahler,etc, 116,56o.00 Marriages Recorded 264 Miscellaneous Clerk/ Auto Dealer Class Il 12 Election Fees 633.60 Affidavits of Correction All Alcoholic Package Goods Store 6 Resident Book 875.00 Of Births,Deaths and Wine/Malt Package Goods Store 7 CerMed Copies 19,174 00 Marriages Recorded 13 24-hours Opening 3 Underground Storage 6,325,00 Sale of Food at Retail. 3 Non-Criminal Fines 700.00 Entertainment 20 Miscellaneous Licensing 33,325.00 Music Box 7 TOTAL $$203,552.25 Automatic Amusement Device 13 Auto Repair 54 Letting Out of Motor Vehicles 3 Shuttle/jitney 1 Livery 11 43 In ormatoon Te .no y Department The Information Technology(IT) projects 11116uhout':?011 TIe The IT Department will continue to save Department supports fhe Town of Departments iiirstalle comii on network costs,paper,and energy in the deployment Watertown's-administrative Information infrastructure equipment with a plan to of information technologies such as energy- Systems and leads the implementation of share high-speed Internet access,and joint saving desktops and servers,monitors,and new computer technologies.The IT planning sessions for the deployment of a remanufactured toner cartridges.An Department admi ilsters the Town's wide- Town-wide voice-over-IP telephone system expanded GIS system and document mast- area computer network,which connects that will connect all municipal buildings, agement system will provide a digital plat- Town Hall,Library,Police,Fire,School The Town and School also share an appli- form for the exchange of documents and Department,and Public Works buildings. cations specialist who assists all depart- maps for employees and the public as well, Additional municipal buildings on the wide- ments in the operations of the Town's thus reducing paper usage. The IT area network include the Commanders' financial management system.The IT Department is planning improvements in Mansion,Senior.Center,and John A.Ryan Departments meet periodically for internal the mobile worldbrce spectrum using mul- Skating Arena.The Department also main- IT planning,and also participated in a tiple operating systems smartphones, gov- tains computers which process Financials, "Technology Roundtable"discussion with ernment-specific apps,and multifunction Accounts Payables,Purchasing, many other municipal departments. tablets that will reduce paper forms created Requisitioning,Payroll,Water/Sewer Billing, in the field.As well,improvements will con- Real Estate Tax Billing,and Assessing. Other Town' .official website:wwx Watertown- untie in the effort to provide greater public administrative systems,such as Motor . ma.gov The web site is managed by the IT access to Town information,using social Vehicle Billing and Parking Ticket process- Department with a software system that media and on-line community contact mod- ing,are supported by outside vendors. The allows for distributed content updating, cal- ides Town's Computer Network provides a com- endaring,page development,hyperlinking, plete electronic platform for employees to and documentation.Under the direction of Joseph Mahoney communicate and share documents.Built the Town's Emergency Management ff Mai aager on a backbone of high-speed fiber-optic Coalition, a new Emergency Notification sys- tem is available on-line by clicking cabling, the system allows for private and secure communications among Town "Watertown Alert Emergency Notification departments. Sign Up"on the borne page.Also,a new Geographical Information System (GIS) and In an effort to share resources and effectu- Map Collection page was created by the ate cost savings,the Town and School IT Planning Department. Departments continued to collaborate on 44 It '.rney Ff Kopelnman and Paige P.C. continues to serve As Town Attorie}sprovaeaAce to the Town in framing legal questions for efficient the City known as the Town of Watertown as Board of Health_-_Q matte�:s=of regulations resolution. Town Attorney and provide the Town and enforcement.We work with the licens- It remains our privilege to serve the City Wuiager,Town Council,and the Town's ing board on license and pernvit issues. We boards and departments with legal opinions, work regularly with the Town's planners and known as the Town of Watertown as Town Attorney.We thank the Town Manager and advice, and representation.We work closely land use boards on zoning issues and the with the Town-on matters involving labor development of ordinances.We continue to Town Council for the opportunity to serve and employment and collective bargaining, advise the Town with respect to its housing the Watertown community and particularly as well as matters of land use,real estate, programs. for their efforts and dedication in attending and public health.We prepare,review,and to the many needs of the Town.We are also approve contracts with vendors and consult- In order to better serve the Town and keep appreciative of the opportunity to work with ants providing goods and services to the the Town apprised of important develop- the Town's'department heads, employees Town.We assist witlm major construction ments in municipal law,we provide the and boards,and look forward to continuing projects and assist consideration m jo of the use and Town with no-cost memoranda on awide to provide the Town with effective legal reuse of Town property and facilities.As range of topics to assist the Town in making advice and representation. decisions in a careful and cost effective Town Attorney,we attend all Town Council Respectfully submitted, meetings to provide guidance on parliamen- manner:This year,we provided the Town tary procedure as well as legal interpreta- with memoranda on aspects of the Open Kopelman and Paige,P.C. tions of the Town's Home Rule Charter and Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest law, Town AuOrned) the Council's Rules,as well as the require- green energy initiatives,and changes to ments of state statutes and the Town's own health insurance requirements, among oth- ordinances and rules and regulations.We ers. These memoranda provide guidance for also provided advice and assistance regard- the Town's boards and committees as they ing the recent revisions to the Town Charter. approach various Town issues,and assist the 3 3 S 3 i t it II f: r F 4> II Purcha - ' ' ' D ' �_, artmeffi The Purchasing Department aims to provide Since the T61vb of"Watetoi�rc-W�fs desig- use of the State contracts, Cooperative bid- valuable services to Town by assisting hated a"Greeri=GQn�the ding has led to cost-savings in the procure- departments with obtaining the highest Department of Energy Resources,the Town ment of office supplies,beating fuel,vehicle quality of supplies and services for the best was awarded$193,000 in 2011 to retrofit fuel,road salt,natural gas, electricity and dollar value.The department also functions its streetlights to LED (Light Emitting vehicles.Lastly,Purchasing has combined a as a control to ensure the Town is comply- Diodes).The Street Light Retrofit Project number of procurements with the Town ing with Massachusetts General Laws and was procured along with the Town of and Schools to capture the greatest Local Ordinances. Ongoing initiatives Arlington November 2011.Low bid prices economies of scale for such supplies and include identifying cost-savings, consolidat- for this work allowed for more fights to be services as,Elevator Maintenance Service ing purchases when appropriate,and assist- retrofitted than originally planned.Just over and Telephone Systems Replacement. ing departments with gathering information half of the Towns lights in residential areas Purchasing will continue to explore new needed to make informed buying decisions. will be fully retrofitted in early 2011 opportunities to combine purchases with The Purchasing Department is also the The Purchasing Department will continue to both the Town and School Departments. Town contact for energy conservation activi- use the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Respectfully submitted, ties. bidding awards,as well as cooperative.bids Raeleen F.Parsons,MCPPO In 2011 the Purchasing Department publi- conducted with a group of municipalities. cally procured the services of an Energy Computer equipment, computer software, Director ofPurebasing Services Company to audit Town Buildings computer consulting services,furniture, and Schools to identify areas where energy moving services,vehicle purchase and saving opportunities can be captured. replacement,public safety supplies,vehicle Johnson Controls has identified many such parts,building maintenance services areas,which the Town is now considering (ffVAC),training and educational services to reduce its energy use and energy are all examples of successful procure- expenses, ments exercised by Watertown through the I i 46 Healt ment PON The Health Department staff consists of one Bnvirorune utal In§pecttdn§ _2009 r, RPF mill; _ }4i (1) hill-time Director, one (1) frill-time Food Establishrtieiits _' 657 r . Chief Environmental Health Officer, two (2) Housing 202 .k full-time Sanitarians,one 1 full-time Head ( ) Swimming Poal/tiVlurlpaol 146 �:- Clerk, one 1 full-time Public Health - ( ) Hazardous Materials 103 161 - �r Nurse, one (1) full-time Animal Control Nuisance Complaints officer/Jr. Sanitarian and one (1) part-tithe Food Complaints 24 1 Veterinarian. Animal Complaints 325 Tobacco Compliance Checks 84 , ` ` The Board of Health consists of three (3) ,Tom 1,702 members that are appointed for three (3) year terms by the Town Manager. During 2010,the Watertown Health Department provided twenty-three (23) _ = Environmental Health p g ( ) Trainings for Charge PIC food - �d �� � ' .�_... The Health Department conducts numerous handlers in Watertown.Under the mandated inspections throughout the year Massachusetts Food Code,the Person In according to local and state mandates. Charge is"the individual present at a Food These inspections include but are not Jim- Establishment who is responsible for the 'tiP x ited to,food establishments including operation at the time of inspection."These grease trap maintenance,housing,body art voluntary trainings are offered by the Health ,' establislunents, indoor air duality at skating Department in order to provide food han- Housing inspection before and after rinks, tanning establishments,swimming dlers with the tools necessary to operate in pools and whirlpools,group homes and compliance with the Food Code.Issues cov- motels.The Health Department also con- ered during these PIC trainings include ducts hazardous materials inspections in appropriate cooking and reheating temper- accordance with provisions of the temper- atures,when and how to wash your hands, Hazardous Material RE ulation. g i sanitizing requirements. ..•..., Y ` g and CJEaFlin al d g - `.`- �-'_��`WN '' 3 Watertown Haz b .,_ �"^'�• �����- g e t0 assist b asp;%=:� _•_�-�_-�,�;_.xa i�'r� ',�'�--?s�'���'��k_ This program is designed t usi- Another portion of the Health Department's nesses in the proper handling, storage and + work involves complaint investigation, disposal of hazardous materials. including,but not limited to,solid waste, 4. �l dust, odors,noises,rodents, hazardous 'y - waste incidents,food establishments,food- ' lions- borne llh]eSSESi I]Uisances,tobacco,lions- ~_ x ing,and problem animals. On occasion, the 2 - Healdi Department must hold show cause - _t U . administrative hearings and prepare cases f� , � �� ��` � V _ for resolution in District Court.Five huh- = t � . dred and thirty-seven (537) complaints € $ were investigated in 2011. one hundred {; and forty-six(146) order to correct letters , were issued for complaints.Nine (9) of thesf N �__ 3 J _ complaint cases were resolved in court. r a e Some of those complaints involve rubbish r �� � ��. �u•• �_:,.,� and garbage left out on the curb at non-col- 3`.. �; lection times or day Overgrown vegetation and Rubbish s.The Health Department distributed bright green door Complaint investigation Bangers reminding citizens of how and vp when to place garbage and rubbish out for collection. Food inspections 47 In conjunction with inspectional work, the Animal Control As Inspector of Animals the ACO carries out Health Department issues numerous Per- the isolation and quarantine of suspected P The Animal Control Officer/Jr. 5anitarian's rabid animals,animals with wounds of nits. Before a pernut can be issued, the (ACO) duties include,but are not limited unknown origin and animals bitten by permit holder/applicant submits complete to patrolling the town,participation in a suspected or confirmed rabid aninials. and accurate informatiom in addition, the rabiesffiest Nile Virus task force,investiga The ACO carried out thirty three (36) Health Department reviews plans for all Lion of vector control and solid tvaste com- quarantines in 2011.These findings are new and renovated food establishments, plaints,swimming pool inspections,food reported e the Massachusetts These Bureau e facilities with hazardous materials,tanning, establislunent inspections and the enforce- Of body art,swimming pools,and Community went of all pertinent state laws,beeping of Animal Health. Development and Planning projects. Animals and Fowl regulation and the Watertown Azumal Control Ordinance. Bnvirulurnental Permits: 2011 Enforcement action includes the issuing of Food Establishments 212 citations (tickets) for non-compliance, Temporary Food Events 246 responding to emergency dispatch calls and y 19 the prosecution of violators in.District t t Swimming POO Mlnirlpoal ` Tanning Establishments 3 Court,The ACO responded to three hun- Body Art Establishments 3 dred and twenty five (325) animal calls in Hazardous Material Facilities 150 2011,The ACO continues to educate the Tobacco Establishments 40 public regarding health and safety concerns involving a<vmals rind lectures in school Household Hazardous and classrooms and on cable television. Medical Waste CollectionThe ACO also participated in`Touch the Watertown residents toalc household liaz- 4 Trucks',an event sponsored by the - ardous waste to the Minuteman Regional Watertown Fairly NetworR and hosted � '`# Household Products Facility in I,eidngton. 012 education'?t seminar`—iv€ng Atli the 3 ?. 3 � - pre-registration at the Health Department Eastern Coyote.' was required before any resident could yi enter the site on one of the eight collection days during the year. One hundred and A - y forty-eight (148) Watertowp residents Vi5- �fC Yl r lMV ` _facility in 2011. ' r Abandoned Animals Now in Homes iced the 444.. . Household Medical Waste was collected in47 fi > _ the Spring and Fall at the Administration s l Rabies Clinic Building parking lot.A vendor specializing in 4 The rabies clinics are held annually with %.y,�t,�NL }Sew 1 the paclmging,transportation and dis osal of p Thomas Cusick,DVM,participating.Dogs Medical Waste was hired to handle this 4 . ..:: `. r and cats are vaccinated for rabies the first material.Thirty five(35) residents brought Living with the Eastern Coyote Lecture Saturday in April each year at the Watertown needles,syringes and medications for saiu- Administration Budding,This past year a tarry disposal.Eliminating these materials total of twenty eight (2S) animals received from the municipal waste stream reduces the rabies vaccinations at the clinic. potential for accidental needle sticks and the improper disposal of medical wastes. ` i " w az4 Ew 5s e p e inn J r y `3 k ors at -� Touch the Trucks event sponsored by the jltlia.i tan}l w Watertown Family Network wi is Geese Control breeding areas for mosquitoes,and per- Emergency Preparedness Itn order to address the concern of an sonal protection from mosquitoes when The incorporation of emergency prepared- increasing geese population in Watertown, outdoors. ness responsibilities has significantly the Health Department implemented a multi- increased the workload of the health faceted approach designed to reduce the res- r department staff. Watertown is one of ident geese population in town,The health -Y r , � twenty-seven (27) cities and towns drat Department,in conjnnnction vvTitla Atlantic hh ' °: comprise Region 4B of the Massachusetts Goose Management,provided aspecially - ��-_ s 1} p De artrnent of Public Health (MDPH) trained German Shepherd to herd the geese f s emergency preparedness district. There away from Watertovv n's parks and play- are fifteen 0 5) statewide coalitions in all. grounds during certain weeks In the spring Tlirough Watertown's participation in and fall.In addition the Health Department - - - = __ - Region 4B,Watertown has developed an participated in egg oiling(addling) to pre emergency preparedness plan that includes vent geese eggs from hatching during certain but is not limited to,Infectious Disease stages of their development.All egg addlers _ Emergency PIan,Emergency Dispensing Site are trained and permitted by Leese Peace,a (EDS) Plan,.Animal Disaster Plan,Local national geese protection agency that is fee r Emergency Network Plan (LENS), ognized by PETA and the MSPCA to conduct individuals Requiring Addidonal yissistance Plan (f AA.) Radiological Response Plan, ethical egg addling techniques.The Health P Department also patrols the sites where geese Isolation and Quarantine Plan,a Risk are known to reside to identify individuals u` nication Plan.,a Co ntinuib'of who may be feeding geese and to educate _ _ t-= :. . - Operation Plan (CoOP) and a Mutual Aid them as to why feeding is prohibited. '-4.• - ```" agreement(MAA). In 2011,the Health Department received a total of$9,100,95 in Mesquites ControlPublic Health Emergency Preparedness Larvicrdrng Catch Basins to prevent 4V1VV (7HEP) unmt funding In 2011 sl6;n"'Ca_�4t The Board of health worked in conjunction o o with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control time was spent on reviewing[lie existing Commission (E ToMP) in planning lanvi- Shelter Operations Plans. cide,adulticide and surveillance activities �ddle Tine ACO responds to calls about sick or En2011,the Health Department partnered throughout the town. In 2011-the threat of vWth Perkins School for the Blind,Vinlien the West Nile Virus (WW) continued to injured wildlife.The ACO also responds to impact Massachusetts and the ration. There and educates residents on wildlife issues.In and Beacon High School to further develop the III.A ar6on of tme Emergency � were no positive WNV mosquito pools recent years there has been art increased P Dispensing Site ( found in Watertown, but surrounding cone- presence of wildlife in Watertown.Wildlife (EDS) plans. The health mmnities Watertown did test positive VM pools.This concerns in involve but are not Department meets weel-ly to address the limited to coyotes,foxes, deer,hawks, Center for Communicable Disease (CDC) year there ivas one human case of Eastern } I geese,snapping turtles. Emergency Preparedness deliverables far Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus found in n PP 2011. In addifion, the Health Department Plymouth County.As a result of the WNTV hosted sighted baide techniques and ICS and EEE threat the town applied larvicide training for staff and volunteers.The briquettes to 2,761 catch basins in order to .;r control the emergence of vector mos Watertown health Department continues to g - � recruit and train a volunteer Medical toes.The Health Department and EMMCP Reserve Corps (MRC).Irn the Spring of continuallymonitor the emergence of these � s � ems' ' g � ww � 2011 the Towns of Watertown,Brookline, iqruses and adjust plans accordingly to :; E Newton Belmont and Arlington hosted a 1 maintains comprehensive intervention,edu- regional IYR-C training aimed at addressing cation and surveillance programs• w tuarnv important emergency response topics �.-"` including but not limited to Blass Casual f Inn addition the Health Department disirib- � n � � � used bright blue door mangers to area Red Tarled Ftawk Being Rescued Response,EDS logistics and Mass honnes with information about West wile Decontamination. Virus,removal of standing water serving as f 3 49 shots via home visits by the Public Health y ' Pubfec Heaft a Interns L Nurse.Additional On clinics were held by r Throughout the year undergraduate stu- dents in biology and health sciences from the Public Health Nurse for Municipal Worcester State University,Boston University employees at the Department of Public " School of Public Health,and Providence Works (1 clinic),Police Department ( 5 = It College participated in environmental clinics) and the Fire Department (2 clin- ics).The Public Health Nurse visited ` health and emergency preparedness intern t l � '� employees of the Town hall to administer ship projects aimed at satis*a,their aca- their flit shots.Seven (7) PneumococcaI _; 5, 4 demic requirements while providing the e, � = vaccines were administered to individuals 3 Q health department with assistance ror cam- were at high risk;for Pneumonia. Over five pletion of important projects.Projects included,but were not limited to:low risk hundred and thirty-five (535) doses of sea- Health Promotion food establishment inspections,hazardous sonal influenza vaccine were administered In the year 2011,the Watertown Health materials.facility inspections, community by the Public Health Nurse and the Medical Department received a grant from The health projects, mid emergency prepared- Reserve Corps volunteers. - Watertown Community Foundation to ness projects.Interns from Boston In the year 2011,the health Department develop a website that promotes"Watertown Universitywere utilized b developing Walks". This endeavor will promote the y purchased$5,000.00 of seasonal influenza infrastructure that Watertown has in place to health promotion topics,which included a vaccine.After admizustering the vaccine the newsletter,posters,and website develop- Health Department billed health insurance lead an active life style.The development of ment.Interns from Worcester State providers for the purchased vaccine.The the website is a joint collaboration with the University MSN Program assisted the health health Department received a total of Recreation and -wellPlan st e Revels. nE Department by updating the Task Force $10,94-9.41 in reimbursement for adrninis- Departments as well as the Wellness resource list.The internship program is an tered seasonal influenza. Co�r,4mttee. ongoing initiative in the health department. Traditional blood pressure clinics were held at the Watertown Fall from 10 All1 to 12 PM Community Heakh on the first Friday of each month.The clinic Communicable Discages provided blood pressure monitoring and In the year'of 2011, there were one hun- dred and forty five (145) communicable/ Confirmed, Suspect & Probabk reportable diseases reported to the Watertown Health Department.Tile follow- �© '���������� Diseases �®�� inc,chart shows the incident rates for all , ; 7B-LTBI ' f ._:..EET M { �f 43, diseases reported. Hepatitis C * 7 — Ti t I Lyme Disease Watertown Health Officers received com- Campylobacteriosis a>-:t._=_L municable disease lab reports from Varicella Department of Public Health and other clue- Hepatitis B iL_- �'� xo f I 7 I l � lE i Salmonella —.= 5 i ical based laboratories.The standard pro..- I Giardlasis cedure requires that fate Health Officers streptococcus Pneumonlae (I j: conduct phone interviews to complete case Group A Streptococcus Toxoplasmosis � 2 i I reports.The information collected is used I I TB-Active 2 E in the surveillance,control and prevention Influenza 2 I of disease. Babesiosis 2 Q lever 1 I Mumps =mod 1 i } Ou 9flUe0 Measles There were nine (9)public Seasonal Hepatitis A - 1 E i 1 i Haemophilus influenza � 1 l � ! t ; Influenza/Pneumonia clinics held in tthe, i Group B Streptococcus xa 1 ' 2011 Season.Two clinics held at Watertown Entervaris 1 Senior Center were designated to address Clostridium perfringens Sa 1 the high risk elder population.Homebound, Ambiasis elderly and disabled residents received flu 0 5 10 1s 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 50 related health education to the patrons. Refugee and Iumiigration TotW Money Received for 2011 Topics that have been presented include In 2011, due to a referral from the State, January $ 1,473.42 nutrition,shin and sun safety as well as the Public Health Nurse had visited two (2) February 1,015.00 emergency preparedness for pets. newly immigrated families in Watertown.At March 1,798.70 In the year 2011,a Community Health the time of the visit a health care needs April 1,890.00 Assessment was completed with graduate assessment was performed to be sure that May 3,389.00 students from Worcester State University. the families had received any medical fol- June 1,573.20 This provides a tool that is useful and can love up that was needed for their imhniigra- July 1,860.00 be built upon to assess the health needs of Lion status. This involved helping them August 2,215.00 Watertown. schedule appointments to the TB Clinic, September 6,446.00 blood pressure checks or primary care October 10,521.00 Watertown Task Force services. The Public Health Nurse also November 17,626,60 checked to see if there are any cultural December 10,934.80 The Health Department assisted residents needs,and provides explanation of services Total I111V1 &Seasonal he health/medical related issues.The who needed help in resolving housing,pub- that are available for the family to help in Influenza Reimbursement 10,949.41 their transition. Total Emergency Health Department's inter-departmental.task Preparedness Grants 11,900.95 residents in crisis:The task farce included force continued to address the needs of '>f`obaceo Control Total Community Health Grants 5,000.00 members from the Police,Fire,School and in 2011 the Health Department continued Total $88,593 08 Health Departments,Council on Aging, its tobacco compliance program to help 7toW]Permits Ifssued for 2011 Food Pantry,Veterans office,lousing reduce youth access to tobacco products Food Service 149 Authority,Edinburg Center for Mental and to enforce local smoking regulations Retail Food 52 three Health Currently Health,Mt.Auburn hospital Social Services, when needed. Caterers 4 and Sprimgwell, These departments,ages- Department staff members are trained to One-Day Catering 246 Gies and Mount Auburn Hospital-continued conduct tobacco compliance checks,pro- Swimming Pools/whirlpools 19 to collaborate in 2011 to provide needed vide training for minors And permit hold- Mobil Foodservice 11 services for Watertown residents. Speakers ers,and Io enforce the Youth Access to Funeral Directors 12 from the community were invited to present Tobacco regulations. Rabies Clinic 28 on a variety of topics to the Task Force In 2011 two rounds of tobacco compliance Bakery 7 group,sortie of the speakers included The checks were conducted which entailed a Tanning 3 Perkins Braille&Talking Library and minor entering a permitted establishment in Motel 1 Advocates.In addition,interns from an attempt to buy a tobacco product.In Tobacco 40 Worcester State University MSN Program total,there were eighty completed checks Hazardous Material Facility 4. assisted by updating the Watertown Task with two violations.The violators were Body Art Establishment 3 3 Force Resource List, this resource list is issued a non-crituinal ticket and were edu- Body Art Practitioners 5 available on disk and through the website. cated concerning Watertown's Youth Access Special tbanks to,KristelBennett, Grief In the year 2011,the Health Department Regulations including how to check for PnvironrnentalHedth Officer,Maria received a mini grant from The Marshall proper identification. Chiauelli,Head Clerk,PattkiaMotan, Home Fund for"Compassionate public Health. Nurse,Kareu OReillj;Animal. Connections H". This program provides To acco C® tr®l �t tintlea 2�1g Control Offacerl jt:Sanitarian,Helena needed social work and clean up support Number of Permitted Establishments 40 Palados,Sanitarian,Ade Solai*4 for residents who find themselves in a Compliance Checks (hounds) 2 Sanitariran,arrd Steven Ward,Director of hoarding situation:By providing a social Total of Completed Compliance Checks 80 public Health for•collecting data,formal- worker that is trained as a professional Number of Violations 2 ting and crafting this report. organizer,it is hoped that instances of recurring hoarding and the ensuing safety risks that surround hoarding can be pre- vented. 51 CCU mn go n g Spannlln G- i tf i p -nS ® 2011 j New people are discovering the CoA(Council Health screenings included hearing,foot The department has adnrixzistrative oversight on Aging)/Senior Center services and pro- cure,and blood pressure.The Property-tax for the Watertown Food Pantry,which pro- grams every day!Members of the"Baby Work-off Program enabled some qualified vides food for Watertown residents of all Boomer" generation are among those who seniors to earn seven hundred and fifty dol- ages.Thus year,the Food Pantry faced are interested in what is offered.They find lays off of their real estate tax bill in exchange increasing numbers of people seeping help, out about the department in person,by for ninety-four hours of work for a participat- complicated by rishig food prices,The corn- phone,and increasingly,online.We assist ing department.Tlus is espechilly helpful for munity responded to the request for assis- individuals ages sixty to one hundred and drose in their sixties who are unemployed Lance with an outpouring of generosity.Large their families. and have difficulty findhig new jobs. and small monetary and food donations were received from individuals,organizations,and Classes at the Senior Center focus on healthy Many Watertown residents over sixty-five businesses. aging,Classes hi exercise,yoga,Lai chi, come in to obtain a parking permit that weight-watching,and line dancing promote enables them to park for free at the two hour Capital improvement money from the Town physical wellness.Mental stimulation is avail- meters in the municipal lots.Seniors are very enabled the Senior Center to replace worn able through participation in the painting appreciative of this service which began last 1 nolcum in the mulfipurpose room,kitchen, class,marry card groups,book club,knitting, year, and hall with a warm laminate wlrich gives an and movies.These activities offer oppor-tuni- updated look.to the Center, yes to socialize vrith old friends and to meet The COA shopping bus takes individuals to shows that all of these local supermarkets for grocery and other Long-time Board member,Jane Stadolnik, new ones.Research s are key components healthy that aging. needed shopping.It travels a fixed,but flexi- retired h-om the COA Board after many years ble route throughout Watertown on Tuesdays of contributing her wisdom and time to the 'Plus year,our Wednesday lecture series and Fridays,and goes to the Watertown Mall COA and Senior Center. Genevieve C.Martin included a variety of topics of interest to sen- the second Wednesday of each mon4r. is the r?e-west hoard member and she is also ions including Social Security and medicare the new leader of the Mellowtones,the updates,legal and financial issues,Veteran's Local medical transportation is available Center's singing group: information,RMV(Registry of Motor through a vendor company.Additionally,far Vehicles)programs for the older driver,a people who need rides on short notice for The COA/Senior Center continues to offer a Center held healthy doctor's visits and other necessary trips,the wide variety of services and programs to the concert,and travel.The C dh Area on ,Marshall Home Fund has given us a special 'Watertown community and their families. aging workshops funded the e Aging,Springwell,and meditation groups that grant. were supported through grants. The COA case worker assists seniors and HARP provided free tax assistance and SHINE their families through home visits and in dre (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) office.She is available to provide application free consultation on medical health insur- help for benefit programs,like fuel assis- arnce and prescription drug coverage.Boston tairce1 guide families through difficult deci College Legal Service's law students gave one sions,and acts as an advocate and a support on one legal consultation on a monthly basis. for individuals. I, 52 QUES'IAON CALL VISIT — - eral 1 Senor Center and programs ro mans i6Q ` J � P g 138 2. Directions 176 0x �s, F 3. Upcoming lecture/workshop 256 57 ' 4.Exercise programs 227 5 _ � � ft h � . I TV 5.Health screenings flu shots 4 i_ 6. Recreational activities/classes 281 36 7. General information& shopping bus changes 692 24 S. medical transportation198 31 9.New referral to case worker 215 14 141 10. Food Pantry 88 19T. 11. EmerSalvation A assistance/ Senior Center Line Dancing instructor, Manny Correia leads a class. Salvation Army I87 22 12. Trips/parties 344 563 13. Income tax assistance 15 267 no 14. Property Tax Work-off program 20 8 15. Sri/health insurance 398 40 Y 16. Volunteering 26 115tt r 17- I3QolLSr magazines,yarn as z donate or acquire 209 785 `; 18. Legal assistance SI 20 '� �. -J i 19.Fuel assistance/ Fr f, Good Neighbor Fund 160 32 @, � ,. 20.Yard work/Snow shoveling lawn mowing 203 23 € .T `� ~ �� IA 21,Deal sites/Meals on Wheels 74 10 22. 5pringuvell 216 14 23.Medical equipment—donate or acquire 7$ 2 24.Handyman services 92 18 25. MBTA/Charlie card 70 6 Longtime volunteer, and leader of the Watch Our Weight Group, Evelyn Casey, talking to the group. Y 26.Senor housing 86. 29 f 27.Assisted lijng 41 25 4 28, Taxi program 306 2 29. Senior Parking Permit 56 108 Some are estimated totals 53 R(!�, dy"A""?-,0`7 Organization "Document Center_ and="Calendar"section pt'oposed recreation facility fee and other The mission of the Watertown Recreation of the site. There areiiitiix'gcoirps for concerns related to the permitting and the Department is to provide the citizens of the "Notify Me"options are listed below with use of the recreational facilities of the tojvnl. Town of Watertown with varied and com- due number of participants in parenthesis. This gives an opportunity for residents to As part of the document outlined in the prehensive passive and active recreational, January 24, 2011,Victory Field Fundraising leisure and seasonal opportunities for a sign up for their specific areas of interests. pP Plan"users of the Town's recreational facil- wide range of age groups and abilities. Recreation I ities that will benefit most from improve- The Department of Recreation has three full General Information&Permits (1517) ments to'Victory Field and other Town time employees.Director Peter Centola, Recreation 2—Pre-lt to 1st Grade (360) recreational facilities should bear some of improvements and for im p .Assistant Director Ernie Thebado and Head Recreation 3—Grades 2 to 5 (244) the expensesI enhancements." Clerk Maureen Foley are the administrative Recreation 4—Middle School (146) team of the department.Eighty-one part- To this end, a proposal for the Fall 2012 time and seasonal employees,mostly during Recreation 5—High School (219) implementation has been drafted and sent the summer months,were hired to instruct Recreation 6—Adult (263) to the Town Manager and Town Council and supervise the various programs of the Recreation 7---Senior Citizens (77) for review. department during the year.. Recreation 8—Special Needs (54). Recreation 9—Senior Citizens (40) �' �K �is New Department Wtiatives � and Expansions The department continues to update and The Department of Recreation assesses its enhance folders in the"Document Center" k that correspond with these groups and ally , policies and procedures on a regular basis p g p 3 in an effort to create a more effective elfi- don,permits and employment pertaining to program informa- + dent and user friendly department for theemployment forms among h� residents of Watertown and its full and sea- others,are included in appropriate folders. son al employees. All activities,meetings and special events are included in the"Recreation Calendar"This effort was to improve.the process of section of the website. Rain Forest Reptiles:April Vacation Program registration,tracking aard communicating to the participants of the activities as well as The department has continued"Open improving the organization of the permit Forum"meetings on the first Tuesday of the New Program Opportunities process for both field and picnic facilities. month. This is an opportunity for die The following new or expanded programs department to share and receive informa- instituted for six to eight weeks and were The department continues to utilize the Lion with the community on a consistent offered on the weekends or in the evening PEAK registration and permitting software basis.Specific discussions include,but not hours by the department in 2011. and introduced an Online and Registration limited to,announcement of new programs, capability in March.The online program status of capital improvements,evaluations This past year t recreation program accounted for 30% of this year's registea- regarding current and future programming increased programs ams to include more grade tions and has provided the ability to register and philosophical conversations regarding levels and/or participation.Super Saturdays for programs and make payments with debit the mission of the department. and Mini Creative Crafts for prekinder- and credit cards or checks 24 hours a day, ' garten through second grade was added for 7 days a week.The Online Registration and The meetings have assisted in developing early spring. Tittle Shooters, basketball pro- Payment link is accessed through the town's professional relationships with community graze for kindergarten and first graders was website.The use of thus software and the members that promote communication, created for die youngest participants, benefits associated with it bas dramatically cooperation and improved effectiveness of Our Summer Tennis Program was extended improved the customer service provided to the department.These meetings are to first graders this year and it was a positive zn roved the inrfor included in the"Recreation Calendar"and our residents and has improved "Town section o e we ext Calendar" tif thbsite, experience.Floor Hockey was ended to mational systems for our staff. kindergarten and first graders this past wia- The department improved its usage of the The Recreation Department has also been ter.Summer Track and Field for elementary Town's website, by utilizing the"Notify Me" conducting meetings with the leadership of and middle school age students was instituted youth athletic organizations relating to the at Victory field to complement our Summer 5-I Tennis Program,High School Dodge Ball Avas On March 22,2011, (lie Town Council The department also received a grant from expanded to include the middle school age voted to authorize the borrowing of which allowed the Town to purchased a athletes this past fall season. �3,000,000 to pay costs of designing,con- number of new bike racks that will he Summer Adult Tennis Aj as extended through structing and equipping a synthetic turf out- installed around town in the spring. the fall months• Recreation created a rela- door atlhletic field,including lighting, tionsl ip with Boston Sid &Sports Club to drainage,and related seating improvements offer reduced adult programming to our at Victory Field. residents. In April 2011, construction began in - earnest and completed in early November. - M` � Thus facility includes a 160,000 square feet of artificial turf which se rvices baseball `s1.x t' --i� t field hockey,football,lacrosse,soccer,newQ. J j {F i Z' efficient and effective fighting, three score- �Ug �-Opp boards,two dugouts,two bullpens,one bat- 3� ,�a ' "� ' ' ring cage, baseball or 370 s F. r bll bleachers f Victory Field Opening Day:Thanksgiving Day spectators and a picnic area with five tables ' and benches. r> �,.. On November 16,2011 the Watertown High School Football program -' = Victory Field"Open Play" p gam held the inaugural :r r �' b practice on the new facility and was also the first program to host t� p g st an official athletic ;t ri 6>N j contest. On Thanksgiving Day,November Z; t � 2/, 2011 Watertown lliglf School hosted , 4 t, Belmont Fligh School ill the 90th meeting of � • wc•Y1r� the sctfoots an front of close to 3000 specaa- t L r tors on a sunny and relatively warm day. Walk For Hunger;Arsema!Park =� During the month of November,the'depart- t went opened Victory Field to the comma- -_. riiy on four field days.Residents had an Program fiui Victory Field Baseball Diamond opportunity to take a tour or play their With tlhe addition of tlhe new programs favorite actit4ty in the spectacular new noted in the previous section,the depart- recreational facility meat offered programs or promoted special capiW I m pr®vem, ents Other notable capital improvem events almost each day of the week Our The Department of Recreation Department programs are organized in six to eight week p p included the upgrading of the Casey Park sessions. of Public Works CommunityDevelopment, diamond to official r p cral Little League p { Purchasing Department and School Lions for use by our youth baseball organi- Department have collaborated on improve- zation. ments,plans and designs for the renova- Our youngest pupils, ages 2-4 once again Pions for.multiple capital projects in 2011. Casey Park was also the site for the depart- enjoyed the Inds Just hove Crafts program meet's town i side 4th of July Celebration. offered at the Boys and Girls Club. Our Pre Some of the proposed capital improvements Kindergarten Indoor or Outdoor Sports was have been completed,such as Phase I of This also included a netting system was offered three or four times a week provided the Renovation of Victory Field,while others installed to protect the abutting houses and fun,games and socializing opportunities for such as the 552 Main Street and Casey Park reconfiguring the lighting system so thhat children of pre-kindergarten age.The renovations are at the 90% design phase night games can beheld, indoor program is held at the Boys and and are in fine for approval and potential Arsenal Park picnic area received a much Girls Club and the outdoor program is held construction hi calendar year in 2012. needed facclift as nine new picnic tables at Saltonstall Park,Arsenal Park and r were histalled in addition to several grills. FMppello Park. y � 55 f i Tittle Shooters, the kindergarten and first Beinis Park,Filippello Park and Victory season consisted of games, clinics and spe- € grade basketball program is a big hit with Field Park.There were two recreation staff vial guest speakers. the parents and players alike. Super from 9-12 and 1-4 at each playground to Saturdays and Mini Creative Crafts experi- direct and conduct activities from playing The Wachusett Mountain Sid program enced a wonderful participation on games and arts and crafts to field trips. atfered 50 middle school and high school Saturday mornings in the early spring. age students the opportunity to ski and Saturday Floor Hockey was offered from Summer Youth Tennis lessons for grades 1- board at one of areas top ski resorts,pro- late M. to mtid winter for grades 12 were held each weekday morning and rnotin fun and fitness in natural surround- 0Yindergarten-12, the program was organ- the adults of all abilities were offered les- ings away from Watertown. ized in six aae groups. sons two evenings a week by the depart- !zed p ment at the Mary Dennis Tennis Courts at Watertown High School gymnasium was Our Blue Belles Baton Twirling Classes have Victory field during the summer.Recreation opened up on Sunday afternoons. been a fixture in the recreation department expanded the use of the facility during the Recreation had their staff available for fami- for over 40 years.Highlights of the program summer months by providing a Track and lies,individuals aid students to take part in included competitions and marching in the Field program for elementary and middle shooting hoops,practicing their swings in Memorial Day parade. school ages. cite batting cage,playing volleyball or indoor soccer.This was free to the resi- Junior Creative Crafts and Creative Crafts The Pequossette Sumpter Recreation dents of Watertown. programs encouraged children grades Pre Program completed our 43rd summer of Kindergarten- 5 to have fun in with paint- providing safe and enriching activities for Theilen's Summer Basketball Program ing,plastering, drawing and other creative the youth of Watertown.The program ran continued to be one of the top outdoor projects afterschool at each of the elernen for 4 two week sessions for youngsters in. summer basketball leagues in the area..The tary schools. grades Kindergarten through Grade S. On program consisted of the Papas Elite average we served 200 participants at each Teague,whose participants were,mostly The junior All Sports Program,grades two-week session. The department owes a current and former collegiate basketball lindergarten-Z,and the All Sport players and the O'Brien Legends League Program,grades 3-5 offered Coa�+��ai?tee for?�s conti-tzed support of the red after school at special thanks to the Watertown of which were a'Do and over league.All games support each elementary school on a rotating basis Pequossette Summer Program. were played at Saltonstall basketball court, during the week.All activities took place The department continued to run fancily indoors or outdoors depending on the sea- Weekends were very busy tithes during the son in an atmosphere which promotes long winter season.The popular Friday events to The Big Apple Circus"at City hall good sportsmanship,teamwork and most Fight Open Gym program for middle school 1'Iaza,Disney s on ice"Toy Stors,�"and gu a p y p ° "Princess Wishes","Harlem Globetrotters" of all fun. students Was offered free of charge. and��Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Recreation provided Dodge Ball weekly Vacation programs during the December, games for high school students last spring. Circus" at the TD Garden. bast year we pur- February and April school breaks for This past.Fall season,we extended the pro- chased tickets for five games to both the grades 1-8 offered an opportunity for gram to include middle school ages also. Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics through- approximately 75 participants to spend the out the season for the convenience of our week in an active and fun environment.We Youth Fall Tennis lessons were provided at resident sports fans.Watertown's Annual offered activities such as arts and crafts, the Mary Williams Tennis Courts at Victory Tittle Teague All-Star Baseball Games takes board games,multiple sport activities, Field with over forty children last season, place on Independence Day at Casey movies and special events like Rain Forest Recreation extended the Adult Tennis to the Playground.We provided a cookout, Reptiles and the New England Aquarium early fail months due to the demand from refreshments and games and prizes for visits. the summer. 1'he participants wanted to all to enjoy on a beautiful summer day.We The girls softball program for grades three continue improving their tennis skills. also hosted the "Walk for Hunger"at the to five and muddle school ages continued to A middle school and high school basketball palatial Arsenal Park for the first time flourish.Batting,pitching and fields tech- program was offered during the summer last May. ruques were taught,and the skills learned months.The Middle School League was for The Department in collaboration with the are used in game competition each week. boys and girls who are entering grades 6-8 Behnont recreation Department offers vari- grade,while the High School League is for ous programs for our special needs popu- The department conducted a Summer . boys and girls entering grades 9-12, The Playground Program at the Arsenal Park lotion of all ages. Programs for dre.special citizens of cite town included bowling,floor 56 Hockey,water aerobics,basketball,swim- Online registration for programs com- The Watertown Recreation Department wing, and Friday night socials with some menced Marcia of 2011;front this point for- would like to thank TwNrn Departments for field trips.Participants train in earnest to ward the recreation department received their assistance over the past year,Without prepare for the Special Olympics in March $69,691 in revenues from this system. their help and that of many of our fine citi- and August, zens,we would not be able to provide the The department worked with many groups town's people many of the quality recce- and individuals to arrange for field,court ational programs that we offer, and picnic facility use throughout the town's recreational facilities during 2011. We would also Like to thank the Town =M {f Approximately 500 permits were issued to Council and Town Manager Michael J. U IR A, the many groups,organizations and families Driscoll for their support of the depart- -any that applied. ment's many endeavors, especially with a�9 respect of the Victory Field Phase I Project. ,� •� �,�, r � Some of tide major recipients included the following:Watertown School Department, The courage and the vision that was s_ demonstrated is much appreciated as this Watertown Youth Sports,Watertown Men's and other such projects will greatly Pequossette Summer Program Softball League,Watertown Boys and Girls enhance Watertown and make it a better "Fan in the San" Club,Adult Baseball Organizations,AAU place live, Baseball Organization,Boston Ski and T. r Sports Club, and Tufts Health Plan to name Respectfully submitted, a few. OEMPeter Centola -.-,_,— ti Per.y9ts were also issued to multiple church Dioecto,OfReci-e iOnx ,M1 I_' i:NIgroups, civic organizations,businesses and I �h- residents for their use of the athletic fields, basketball,hockey and tennis courts as well t • as the beautiful picnics areas at Arsenal Park and Filippello Park, Track and Field LongJump at Victory FieldI'M N r�`' ` .. PI -� Revenues and other � AV.OWN, o x' Revenues from prog31 ME rams and other sources _ ,: - G£ totaled over$301,322 during the 2011 cal- ;��� ,��`� ;�� ��'�4 � � ' endar year.These monies were used to fund many of the department's programs .- �R- and events.Permit revenue from rental of mFj fi 0 ` fields, courts and picnic tables and grills other than Arsenal Park were$24,617.The July Fourth Celebration:Casey Park income from permits to use Arsenal Park totaled$35,232.' I 57 Mission Statement ��������;Y__.''. _ --r=:-':- _ Adult Department Watertown Free Public Library fulfills the The six library['ukez ea4_i�e='61ected to four The Adult Department provides collections, informational,cultural,and recreational year terms.Serving during 2011 were: programs, and services for adult patrons. needs of the community by providing Mi access to a wide variety of providing and ref- chael J. Hanlon,Chair The members of the Adult Department erence materials,resources,services,and Gracemarie LeBlanc,Vice Chair spent a lot of 2011 focusing on ways to bet- programs that extend their personal and Raya Stern,Treasurer ter tailor our current collection and ongo- intellectual development and that reflect the Katherine Button,Secretary ing acquisitions to the needs of the town's cultural and ethnic diversity.The Anna Kuwabara community.We made some changes in hose staff works to create an environment which Timothy Tracy we classify and display new items, experi- welcomes and satisfies the needs of users of At the request of the Historical Society;the merited with new ways to feature our exist- all ages and abilities and works actively to ing materials,we separated TV series from g y Trustees funded restoration of the feature films on))VD,we added ad adult video attract new users to the library. Shakespeare model statue by Anne Whitney, games in three formats add, and which the Historical Society owns. Playstation 3),and dramatically increased New Programs and Wfia Ives The Trustees would like to acknowledge the our purchases of Playaways, blu-gays, and generosity of the community in 2011.The e-books.We also said goodbye to the last of The Building Committee,in conjunction Building Committee,which coordinates the our books-on-cassette tape. with the Clrildren's Department held a sale of donated and withdrawn boobs in the very successful mini-golf event.They also We kicked off our One Book, Jcre cal';;, donated generously in 2011.They ran a successful follow-up engraved Watertown series on Homer Hickam's brick program. purchased new furniture far the cafe, clul- pocket Boys this summer with a fun-fired dren's raoIn and teen morn.They funded y ® rocker launch with€he boys of Watertowi�'s The Children's Department collaborated library programs and purchased ereaders Cub Seoul Pack 301 At our request Homer with Watertown Public Schools and made for patrons to check out including Nooks iiickam wrote a special leper of encourage- t he comprehensive summer reading list and Endles.And the,iris-ii-golf progran ° rnent to the scoots,and everyone had a titles easily available they funded was a tremendous success.The wonderful evening of rackets and rocicet The Teen Department acquired handheld Children's Department was the recipient of pops,We followed that up with 2 book dis- console games for circulation within the a generous bequest from the Dolores library McCall Sand.Thanks again to the Watertown cessions,a film,a rocketry program pre- } Savings Bank for a Customer Choice Award seated by the Museum of Science,an The Adult Department added video all-ages science program called"Reach for and to Not your Average Joe s for their con- the Stars,"an gallery p games to the collection this year, and has tribution,Many individuals made generous > d galle exhibit of space had a great response. drawings by the children of Watertown.it donations this year including Betty Hannon, was a fun, collaborative series of programs, The Building Committee generously Ann Bloom, Grace LeBlanc,John&Carol donated 24 new devices for public circa- O'Neil,and Raya Stern, and we hope even more of the community p will join us for next year's read! lation including the Wad,Kindle Fire and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Administration Library Director Leone Cole was elected to 3 knew print/€ime management computer A` serve as President of the Minuteman Library system was installed for all public com- Network(MLN) Board of Directors in addi- - puters Con to serving on the MLN Finance Anew scanner was purchased which Committee. allows very easy scanning of documents Assistant Director Beverly Shank served as to a usb or email co-chair of the Massachusetts Library Association Legislative Committee. r rf' 58 •=`3;- ".fib'; ;: 3"-a'1_?;w`' ..:,: .'rr -Wit_=="` media art show featuring 10 artists`vIieh Lambert furthered tineir collection develop- was �n � -�t�i. �� � t F -- _ sponsored by the Water'townn ment Sk]lIS Wrtln a series Of lvebinarS,JIII �� 35 Commission on Disability?We are grateful Clements,Effie Lyman,and Stephanie Frueh for all of the artists who have shared their all had a brief training in WestLaw legal MWT 1 S {t r work ivith our community. database usage. ChUren's Department The Children's Department provides collet vy lions,programs and SerAces for children }rirn. =� i-. 5� Fey 6 :, r� _ ages 0—11 as well parents, caregivers and r'A3 4 teachers. Of course,One Book,One Watertown is 3 ,� Customer service in the clildren's depart- just one example of the programs we t - k went improved in 2011.Increasing collec- offered in 2011.We continued to offer lion accessibility and ease of use was a top Adult Computer CIasses throughout the = -= offerings to � -� -, ,i}�Y ' concern.Incorrect call numbers fronn far- year,though we expanded our o mer branch libraries caused confusion and include some Internet, e-mad,and social ::-:.-3 difficulty locating books.Volunteers cor- nnetworking skills and we continued our � rected and relabeled incorrect spine labels l(nittin and Scra bookun programs,as g Scrap booking p g � t sF n starting with the picture books.It is well as our Adult Book Group.We added a thriving Mystery Loiters' Group,and have b1tended that volunteers will continue the hosted a wide voile of one-tonne Pro rams project through the Easy Reader and Fiction tY l g Painting by John Biebel, ourJuly exhibitor collection.Color-coded signs were added to including a Financial Management seminar shelves to easily direct patrons to sections. and one on Small Business Management, a �ers®ne�elle D�IDs were shifted for better traffic flow. gram,a program on Immigration Law,a Valentine's Day concert, a tax a-fling pro- YA1 Martin Clements ass-timed the role of Signage was added to the series section, gra "Favorite Poem Project"Workshop, two Supervisor of the department in January personalizing customer service created photo-travelogues to exotic locales a Aimee Lambert welcomed daughter patron satisfaction.Timely displays of mate- Playaway Day program to introduce this Beatrice in June,and returned from rials made it easy for patrons to quickly -new media to our patrons,two fascinating maternity Leave in early October. select items. The summer reading book dis- author presentations,and an in-depth play and web-accessible Est decreased look at the Lincoln Assassination in ar` �'ng �C®ntamnaan ]Ednn�trn�n: search time for patrons and librarians. 2-part grogrann. All staff members attended customer serAlice Color-coded easy reader titles allowed chil- and diversity training,a session on Myers dren to discretely choose titles based on We also welcomed some technological Briggs Types and their implications in the ability. "Staff Picks"shelf-talkers made changes this year!We have a new PC-man- workplace,and kept current on Conflict of .librarian recommendations available with- agement and pay-for prhit system now in Interest policies. Staff also had a hands-on out librarian assistance.The new WFPL place.We are also pleased to have added session with all available e-readers to better Children's Book Award encouraged chil- public catalog workstations in the stacks, prepare us to address patron questions.Jill dren to connect with librarians about their so patrons may check on title availability Clements attended 2 training sessions in .favorite books. wherever they are. The most universally Innovative Itrlillennium Systems software, acclaimed addition this year was our won- and regularly attended tine Minuteman Programming (storytiimes,crafts, science derful Bookscan station where patrons can Library Network's Deference Interest Group. demonstrations,music concerts,etc.) are a flawlessly scan a document directly to e- Ellie Lyman regularly attended the Assistive large component to the Cbildren's mail or a USB drive. Technology Interest Group meetings. Department. In 2011 the department hosted We have welcomed beautiful,inspirational Stephanie Frueln and Ellie Lyman attended 288 programs with a total of 11,914 atten- galler-y exhibits month in and month out in MLA.and attended OverDr•ive e-reader train- dees.'There was an expenditure of approx i.- dne T. floss Kelly Family Gallery.This year, ing. Stephanie Frueh and Jill Clements mately$1.31 per program attendee based works have included photographs,histori_ attended a Sexual Iiarrassment training ses- bin Burke and Building Committee funds. cal Political posters,paintings,and a multi- Sion at Town Ball.Pauli Stern and Aimee 59 Attendance per program ranged from as Library outreach to the communitySY low as 1 patron to upwards of 300. increased in 2011.The collaboration withAx Ms. Ciadone allowed Ms.Browne to con r r€ 3 A primary programming goal for the year with l{7�( Browne t 5 nect ith PS teachers. Ms.Slro�Yne was obtaining a storytime schedule that , 3� f attended a Math Task Force meeting at the k41 would both satisfy participants and allow , librarians to provide top level service.By Cu iff School and a Reading Task Force ¢, the fall four different storytime sessions meeting at Primary Source to discuss tlue _ v ti resources the library has available for edit- 1 were being held for age groups ranging 4 F cators.Ms. Browne also attended each of from birth to five years (or Kindergarten) 3N � the three public schools in.May to promote as well as at least monthly Family and Spanish language storytimes an a schedule the summer reading program and the sum- � Denise leads Toddler Storytime men reading list.Emily Miranda repre- that brought a consistent and manageable sented the library at the Watertown Early group of participants. Childhood Fair in March.Denise Robinson }� 4 ri Summer reading was a tremendous success ran monthly storytimes at the Arsenal Mall, " E with 274 to participants gig 206E hours, ` Three new technologies were added to chit �e, r , f �F l far exceeding the collective goal of 1400 ° 2�, 1, dren's services.An XVVE Early Literacy 7 , t hours. This was the first year the depart , Station was purchased. 'flue station contains # ment used a charitable incentive to encour tr 1 i f educational games in both English and age recreational reading in the summer a °h Spanish for children s ages 2-10.Based on months.heifer International received a observation most users are between ages 3- - - ! $250 donation on behalf of the readers.The j gift was made possible by a donation from 6.There were 1,317 sessions logged T between June 23 and December 31. Emily hosts an American Girl Tea Party the Watertown Savings Bartle.The children 1 amblebooks Library was added to the were ecstatic upon bearing they reached the database collection.Tumblebooks is a col- reading goal and would thins donate baby Iection of downloadable e books for chit- chicks,honey bees, tree seedlings and a 3� baby goat to Heifer International.The dren.These ebooks are entry level ebooks for children readable right from the com- 3 . Children's Department wishes to continue g �{ 5. puter,a precursor to the:Kindle and other the tradigon of charitable incentive in fat[3re ereaders.Between April,-when t database en he ataase 1 summer reading programs. r ;r Bet Ail was added,and December 2,042 ebooks A successful collaboration between tiie were downloaded. 71vo donated Kindlesp. Library and Watertown Public Schools with 66 children s titles were added to the allowed students to easily obtain fides from a circulating collection. The devices were in '. �f: � I ti � _� -r -. . comprehensive summer reading book list, high demand. Parents gave positive feedback to both the Stacey Peasley packs in o crowd of over3oo librarians and school staff.Beginning in A projection screen was installed in the January,Caitlin Browne and Mena Ciarlone, children's program.It will be useful for WPS Curriculum Coordinator worked conducting technology workshops and pre- ' sentations. together to compile a comprehensive readingz list for Pre-It through fifth grade.InIn December the department received a _ September Ms.Brownie and Ms.Ciarlone bequest from the estate of Dolores McCall alc em reconvened to update the fist for 2012. in the amount$117,509.66.The librarians M. Jennifer Hanson,librarian at Primary Source, are eager to put the money to good use in �'_ ti3 �3 an organization based in Watertown that pro- the coming years. Ades curriculum resources for I{iW educa- tors throughout New England,provided additional titles for the 2012 reading list. The Museum of science team teaches about rocketry as part of One Book, One Watertown 60 The Circulation Department staff is responsi- • t ` hie for cliecldtig out all library materials to ' 7 _ ,� s _ � matrons.They also check in all materials coming back to the library,process all Irate- �� t rials going and comingfrom other libraries, g b and deal with overdue and other reports. � r . iG� - s '•.�` �- sG' ''s--'ia 7 n aka r5 This summer all library regions cooperated " t¢-�`�r:„ '. "§ ems" t;,fic �' -nS" - ',' i,•' "-. s with the State to implement a i1ew delivery system Massachusetts Library System Denise and Emily lead the grand finale of Lunch bunch—discussing Click Clack Moo: summer reading. Readers broke the scale with Cows That TypEby Doreen Cronin with (ML5}.In addition we participated in[ran- summer hours logged Pre K and Kindergarteners. Lunch provided by sitioning to the new delivery vendor, Pizzeria Regina. Optima,The sorting of library materials is L � Y Personnel: done at the delivery vendor's facility which t helpsus meet our goal of 24 hzour turnover Denise Robinson became the newest a � . . � � for our delivery requests. V.,.�� s ` Ghildren's Librarian on January IS, 2011. 'S V . , `s s _ =x• Continuing Education: v Training and inn Edu " t �`�aining andl.Continuing Educatio�r: Ali children's librarians attended mandatary All Circulation staff attended Myers Brivainiggs � 3 staff trairings including the Myers BAggs ng focusing on team building and _ 4rcommunication and diversity training. Y Assessment Diversity, and Customer Service workshops' Project ������]� Department Emily and Denise help readers log hours D during Summer reading. Emily Miranda attended MLN Youth Services _ s. 14 Interest Group meetings,a talk Mill chiI- r E - L dren's author Jeanne Birdsall at the ` - - k �02 Marlborough PubhC LIbrary,Book F;pO ' ; America in NYC,Good Practices for Great R NX �{ � Outcomes:Cataloging Efficiencies that Make , � T 3 4 ; � � � a Difference u�itll OCLC at Llle BPL,and a t ERR 'IN al i t� 4 t f x 3Lr panel discussion Wltll Steven Pinker,Lois � � Lowry,Wendy ltaniner,and Steve laeinedler �, r r ,M �� it on the American Heritage Dictionary at tile ' �... ' � z{ Harvard"Bookstore. -M Student and Tatar studying in Library x _`- � r Denise Robinson attended MLN Youth Each balloon represents one hour read Services Interest Group meetings,the NOBLS project Literacy provides classes and indi- Children's Programming Power Breakfast, vidual and small group tutoring for adults, and the Create Lists workshop at Central Site, who want to improve their English language �- skills so they can get better jobs,help their t Caitlin Browne volunteered as Vice Chair l� 1# far die MLN Youth v�ervices Interest Group children in their studies,became active ` , _ for 2011-2012,attended training for the members of the commluuty and become y {! ' t citizens.At any given time during a school Encore catalog at Central Site,the MIN Tech Fair at Central Site an information year there are 100 immigrants in the ESOL .. (English for Speakers of Other Languages) R session with Heifei International,Book Expo America in NYC and the Americans classes and another 100 students who learn m4th volunteer'tutors.We also conducted ri 4 Heritage Dictionary panel discussion v4th , Ms.Miranda, series of computer classes for immigrants. Children learn the basics of the ukulele 61 i Plus year we purchased new class text- new server. This was installed in October We also welcomed Erich Barclay in August books for three of our six classes.These and should meet our technological needs as our new IT Help Desk Specialist,Be has services are handed through the library for years to come. We also added 9 new helped many patrons with one-on-one budget, grants,and fundraising done by the staff computers running Windows 7 with assistance and has helped to improve all Friends of Project Literacy autoivation as our primary focus.Users can of the technology in the building while log into their machines front other comput- ensuring that everything is always working Personnel: ers,programs start up automatically when properly. Three new ESOL teachers were hired for they log in and we are looking into booting the computers automatically in the morning Also,we said goodbye to Rebecca 0-Brien this school year in addition to the three vet- p y g and hello to Sara Talbot in December.Iler eran teachers and the Student Support to save our staff valuable time. job is a split position between public xeia- Coordinator. 2011 also saw the implementation of a new tions,maintaining our website and working print and time management system for our in technical services,Besides comurg up Training and Contanunng Education: public computers.Patrons are allowed to with great ideas on how/where else we can Project Literacy library staff attended library add money onto their library card and print advertise our programs and services,she staff trainings on Myers Briggs Assessment, in black&-white or color from any of our also created flyers,table cards and graphics Diversity,and Customer Service. Laura public computers.For early 2012 we antici- for our website. Duncan,literacy clerical,attended work- pate getting the wireless printing capability shops on creating lists with the online up and running for our-users that bring Training and Continuing,lEducat-lon: library catalog system,which benefits.the their own Iaptops or check:out one of our Because we had so many new people join- department in collection development.hi laptops, ing our team this year, training was a large November Susan Pskin, department head, focus for us.We attended several technol- co-presented a workshop on grant writing The Technical Services department has also o interest meetings,technical serv- for,Adult Basic Education programs con- frnrther embraced the growing trend of group' g p g using eReaders and tablets by purchasing ices interest group uteetirrgs, I AI°1 training nected with First Literacy in Boston. and training in create lists and the acquisi- 2�devices to circulate to our patrons. These include the new bindle Fire,the iPad, tons module for Ailillenium.Also,we Tech H ire Services attended several webinars that included: Department Samsung Galaxy Tab and the classic Nook Overdrive,Deep Freeze,F'aronics Anti- and lUndte devices.For our patrons who The Technical Services Department orders, already have their own devices,we created Virus,Wage,Bookletters and Wesdaw receives,and processes Dew materials to be instructions on how to download free added to the library collection.The depart- eBooks to Kindles,Nooks,Apple devices Teen Department ment also oversees all library technology. and Android devices using Overdrive. The Teen Department provides collections, Improving efficiency was what it was all Training for staff and one-on-one assistance programs and services for ages 12—20.In about in the technical services department for patrons also began in late December. the afternoons and evenings the Teen f Department is a busy mix of middle school this year,The entire process was analyzed and improved from invoicing all the way up Personnel: school three-quarters of our patrons},high to item record creation.We started looking 2011 was a year of new opportunities for school students and adults who assist them . f ado- There are man usage. library uge. y j at getting pre-processing from more of our the Technical Services department. The in their � vendors to decrease the amount of time it department said goodbye to their lescent homes in the area including the takes for items to get on the shelves.In fact, Supervisor of Technology,Simon Fox,and Perkins School and Beaverbrook that bring for pre-processed items,after invoicing they hello to its new supervisor Andrew groups of their clients to the library to make it to the shelf in an average of 2 days. Bosworth. He has been working here since access the department's materials and sere- This number was closer to 10 or ld days at August and has worked on increasing effi- ices.We encourage teen's suggestions for t the beginnhig of the year. ciency in the department and adding new materials to purchase as well as new pro- the Our computer system also had a major technology to tale library grams to offer. overhaul dus year with the addition of a 62 (TAB) and we now need to find newtime management software and printing sys- recroits.Tlie TAB provides an outlet for the tem and new pcs for our patrons.A11 in all, ` s ��< I 1r for the department. teens to con])fete community sei Vice and a it has bee a,reat}e f ' s:; 4�M l way for the Owd m t0 contribute their ideas about F n MR, rg � F-0>. what they need from the library in terms of I[°ernonne➢: 7 € t �S services and collections. There were no personnel changes in the r F department this year. > ,L-2 School-library cooperation included entire __� grades of middle school students conung to �gd� tlnn W.- Training and Continuing ; v r F � the library for booktalks to help them select Q ttainiitff recreational reading titles and the middle Teen staff attended Myers Briggs g, The Magic the Gathering Crowd school using our display space for student diversity training that focused on customer on Saturday Mornings artwork.We have had several book events service to people with disabilities and cus- Thus year the Teens have shown an over- with the EDCO (education Collaborative) tower service to a multicultural clientele. �vhehuin interest in playing card-based program and bibliographic instruction pro- Belly Deneen attended Encore training,the games such as Magic the Gathering.They grams with the Beacon high School that is new online public catalog.In-house train have helped organize and advertise these located inn town. ing has included the new time and print events which have led to their rest sic- � management systems far the public com- g in terms of collections,��e continue to puters. cess. Our summer reading program and adapt to the changing needs and interests of auction were popular once again,with the our teen patrons. Graphic novels continue statisucs surprising result being that many more to grow in popularity while music cds are boys that participated during the summer. becoming very passe. Our nori-fiction book Attendance at Frogr s: This goes against some of the preconceived collection is shrinking because much of the Number of notions of who are avid readers in this pop- school curriculum-based needs are met by J<Deparhnent Programs Attendance, ulation which is really refreshing.The craft oirline sources.Videogame interest contin- 13 p rograms that were most successful vicre Les to ex lode while the staff'needs to be Child 94 7 9 holiday/seasonal based such as making cognizant the new gaming system plat- Ghildren's 28S 11,914 "shrunken heads"for Halloween and forms that seem to emerge every few Teen 138 1,219 make-your-own gingerbread house. months, The Burke Fund keeps our biogra- Literacy 244 2,565 play and autobiography shelves well Door Conat(Uhfary Visits) 353,575 It 1h stocked.The public's interest in young F , adult fiction continues to flourish to the f, =� point that teens acid adults are often asking Reference Qegti€nnn answered in for the same title.The staff really enjoys person,ilia telephone and eman.. reader's advisory,matching the teen to the De partinent Answered Iy - right book Adult 21,064 y;`` �='�-fin; V' 339 In terms of technology,l(elly Deneen keeps Teen en's io,965 `,..�� Teen 10,965 €s the department's blog and Facebook page 46,369 up-to-date almost daily.These social media Teen Craft @ your library sites the primaiy ways to get the word out about Teen department programs and a way Many of our senior high school patrons for our teens to contact us. The Technical graduated this year which was very bitter- Services department has been very respdn- sweet.Many of them contributed ideas, live to our need for a reliable computer tune and energy to dhe Teen Advisory Board 63 Volunteer Hours- Computer uee: Circulation: Adult 357 Department Public logoar, ADULT/TEEN 406,688 Chldren's 136.5 Adult 69,042 CHILDREN 225,780 Young Adult 61 t hildren's 9,883 TOTAL 632,463 Project Literacy 7077 Teen 14,188 TOTAL: 7631.5 TOTAL: 93,113 Room-Bookings by community i(te ms added to the collection: groups/individuals: Books 11,711 Room Name Bookings Sound Recordings 660 iwatertown Savings Videas/DVD's 2,327 Bank Room 105 CD-IZOI�I1Yidea games 374 Lucia h�Iastrangelo Roam 73 eBooks 88 Raya Stern Trustees Room 63 Periodicals 2,018 Rotary Study Rooms . 4,201 CDs 257 Children's Program Room 1,287 Equipment 5 TOM, : 5,729 TOTAL: 17,44® 6.6 e Veterai" Hces "Honoring ®Ur:�Yi av6o_s �ai�� and Present" In 2011, the Veterans'Services Department A obtained burial financial assistance for April continued to aid and assist veterans,from indigent veterans to insure proper buri- o Coordinated with the Watertown World War Two up to the present wars in als,also assisted,,01h funerals for many Historical Society in bringing a class of Iraq and Afghanistan,and their dependents. veterans elementary school students to the Town All veterans were apprised of the federal Hall as a teachable experience to learn and state benefits available to them and B screened veterans with service-con- about the functions of local government their dependants.Bob Erickson,the nected disabilities and dependents to departments Veterans'Service Officer retired from full- determine eligibility for property tax time duty in early July and worked on a abatement under MGL 59,section 5, May art-time basis until October 27. clause 22a—22e F © Coordinated Memorial Day activities, m assisted in enrolling eligible veterans and including school visitations,postings of Assistance Provided: dependents in Social Security,Social wreaths at fifty locations around enrolled Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in Security Disability (SSD) and Watertown (memorial parks,veteran's the Massachusetts wartime bonus pro- Supplemental Security Income squares,streets named after veterans, gram to insure that they received their etc.);placing of flags at veteran's graves assisted in enrolling veterans in the state entitled bonus prescription Advantage program in town cemeteries;parade,etc. referred returning wartime veterans o made education Montgomery GI Bill August seeking employment to the referrals to state colleges Massachusetts Career Source Office in b © Attended a veteran's informational pres- Newton for employment assistance o transported veterans to VA hospitals and entation at the National Archives in enrolled veterans in the health system of cLnics Walfham the Veterans Administration o held monthly Veteran's Council meetings e Attended the annual Massachusetts "Stand Down"for homeless veterans in assisted veterans in submitting paper- - ordered grave markers for deceased vet- Boston work to receive service-connected dis- erans ability and pension benefits from the September worked with Bob Itaprielian to videotape Veterans Administration veterans as part of Watertowns ongoing - Provided an informational table for vet- o worked with widows of veterans to apply "Veterans Oral-History Project''.'These erans and dependents at Faire on the for dependents indemnity compensation tapes are shown periodically at the Square 2011 (DIC) and widows pension Senior Center and on local cable televi- e Invited to and attended the annual instal- © enrolled eligible veterans and depend- Sion lation of officers at local American ents in state bass General Law 115 ben- o worked rvitli Watertown Housing Legion Post#440 efits,which includes financial assistance Authority to assist eligible veterans in for needy veterans,spouses, and clil- obtaining town housing October dren 9 enrolled hospice-care veterans in United States Array Field Band,from assisted those eligible in applying for VA nursing homes and assisted luring Wallington,D.C. came to Watertown for the third time and put on a wonderful state funded annuities for 100%service- facilities concert winch was very well received by connected disabled veterans,and vrrid- a large audience of very appreciative owl and parents ofkilled-inr-actionvenita attendees continued to work with the Shutt Marine February u program"Flak jacket" n e Iaaire an the Square 2011 —an infarma- Detacluent F g Attended Massachusetts Department of tion table was setup to distribute infor- which invited Iraq and Afghanistan veter- Veterans Services training oration on many veterans benefits and ans to attend meetings to be informed about all federal and state programs to programs which they are entitled i 65 RE' Arena The John A. Ryan Arena, located at 1 girls to the--plii _1ZY e S--'he Girls newly named St,Joseph's Prep and will Paramount Place, continues to provide the Middle School-Tea i='as.J*t--coaches by for- continue to play out of the John A. Ryan residents of Watertown and area communi- mer Raider girls'Hockey player Sarah York Arena. ties the opportunity to provide ice skating and current Watertown High School teacher The Arena also hosts the highjy competitive and hockey programs to their constituents. Mark Boudreau. Catholic Central Junior Varsity Hockey The Arena is the home to many local The Watertown Youth Hockey program is League.This league has participants from groups. In Watertown,the arena is the proud home of the Watertown High School also based out of the,John A. Ryan Arena, Arlington Catholic High School,Austin Prep Under the guidance of President Michael School,Arlington High School,Archbishop Boys and Girls hockey teams.The Boys teaw,.under the guidance of Watertown Venezia,the prograu continues to grow, Williams High School,Bishop Guertin High High Graduates and Head Coach John offering something for the ve€y young in a School,Burlington High School, l Learn-To-Skate and a full scale Midget pro- Chelmsford-Mgh School, Hingham Nigh Campbell and assistant Coach Jamie Venezia, mined assistant the Middlesex League gram for high school aged players.The School,Lincoln-Sudbtuy High School, for the start of the 2011-12 campaign with annual Ciulla Tournament,named after for- Reading Memorial High School,St.John's victories over Arlington and archrival mer Watertown Youth Hockey President Preparatory,St.John's Shrewsbury High Belmont.In 2011, the boys'program con- Tony Ciulla,was held on Thanksgiving School,St.Peter's Marian,St,Mary's High trotted its support of a full scheduled Junior Weekend attracting teams from all around School and Waltham High School. The the area. league plays its games on Sunday mornings Varsity team. Under the guidance of John Busconr and Joe Berekeley, the Junior The Arena is also the home to Bentley during the high school winter spoils season. Varsity(jV) Boys team will be a big plus in College,'Trinity Catholic High School and other local youth hockey groups that bene- the growth of the Varsity Boys Program. Newton South High School.Bentley College, fit from their programs using the John A. The middle school program continues to a Division 1 college hockey program, corn- Ryan Arena are the Belmont Youth Hockey, compete under the guidance of Head Coach petes in the NCANs Atlantic Hockey pro- Newton Youth Hockey,and Waltham Youth and Watertown High School Graduate grain.During their past season,Bentley Hockey Leagues.This year,the Arena wel- Ochael Venezia and assistant coaches John played host to the Sacred Heart University corned the isrliddlesen Girls Yankee Sorabella.The girls'team,under the quid- in their Atlantic Hockey Playoff.Both Trinity Conference as well as the Valley Youth ance of Watertown High School graduate Catholic and Newton South High School Hockey Leagues.Both of these leagues pro- Steve Russo, continues to grow its program. both play all of their home games at the vide games for many area teams including While continuing its co-operative Varsity John A.Ryan Arena. 2011 marked the final teams from Iffie Watertown Y3,all€€t Hockey. team with Melrose,the Girls JV and Middle season of play as they will merge with School Programs continue to attract more Mount Saint Joseph's Academy to form the 3 , 4 S. ` - -- -- -t-- 3v' ......-.w-i- - KI k x J ' �-+t.t `` 7 s 1 x'4 HE r 7 j �i afi lm a��: •-a `� ,`-� ram^ F rs,b ',�-.;gym 06 Once again, the Arena is proud to host the Association (IVMA) for high school state This year, our partnerships With our skate Boston College Men's Ice Hockey team— tournament ice hockey games.The MIAA shop and concession vendors have contin- the defending 2011 Beanpot Champions— has once again shown the confidence in the ued to assist the many patrons of the facil- at various taimes throughout the season.The staff of the arena to host these highly corn- ity,in the Concession Stand,Jeffrey Eagles are coached by Watertown native petitive games.We look forward to contin- Apotheker has been open offering snacks Jerry York. ued success and co-operation with the and refreshments to the patrons of the John MIAA,in being a part of their tournaments A. Ryan Arena.The skate shop, offering The Arena continues to offer Public Skating for the years to come, skate rentals and sharpening services,has on the weekends and continued our offer- been operated by the staff at the John A. ing of skating lessons during the Sunday We continue to reach out in various aspects Ryan Arena, afternoon public skating sessions. Tinder of the community.A joint venture PTO ice the direction of Oksana Olenina,four time skating event is held each year with partici- The John A.Ryan Arena serves the Town of Russian national precision skating chain- pants front the Cunnif,Hosmer and Lowell Watertown and its surrounding corEumuni- pion,these Iessons have grown in popular- Schools participating with the PTOs of those ties by providing a top-notch and safe facil- ity as the season progressed. schools tine benefactor. On January i, 2011, ity The Staff looks forward to serving fire we started what we hope to be a tradition community and its needs in the future. Once again,the highlight of the season con- here at the John A.Ryan Arena,the first tinues to be the selection of a host site by New Year's Day skating party to benefit tine The 2011 season was once again a very the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Watertown Food Pantry. Organized by busy season at the John A.Ryan Arena.With Watertown resident Michael the vision to continue to provide the com- . .._ munity with a first class facility,the s�aff Venezia,this e'Vent is Welcom looks forward to servin all of its patrons in Y._ g P the New Year skating party,with `� � a :° x all the proceeds being donated 2412. { . to the Watertown Food Pantry, Respectfully submitted, 's is In additions,We continue our Daniel F.Brothers,ska ng-Rink Director reach out to the Perkins School John A.Ryan Arena it -A�"y to provide ice skating for their _ students.To see the acconn- x �, F --- �--=i-� � `= phishments of these students is a = v special day for all of those involved, a r l VN �x �.5:�€ .. ..' r-r 'tv,'`ems L y'2. -_-•" MAO HI N OF t l 2 tY 67 00 r � Depa.rtmen66�� O''.s�(��1��a�i�yT Central i�tiDVdD�S. A�ldd333��i'a3�i�iH ,�,ti.n-� _+• ���'�'€''�� �q; ��n- � i- t 3�� v�, The office Stiff handles publicilCl 3 i t relations it information,permits, dep 'r��Y.-l3F'z'� sL - r y.-33- '�i l- b t s--•{., s r� - artmental payroll, % uSX"r�����`� purchasing,invoicing,accounting,water and Selves biliiriR CO[11IIlei'Cial trash COlIeC `� �r 3a _ 1 �rph, " 7 b> S s= .,-ems'- �' -4 �. r'i a g'` -- r ' "'_-eS - it 5�..;-' - s r r£�'�`3 s��c -s 1 " Its tion billing cemeteryrecords funding 4 a ; T . Ff SFr ? L� a issues surroundinff d construction con- tracts and interface with state and federM agencies.Administrative staff also maintains communications With file Tovtrnis contractor and Ridgelawn Cemetery rear Entrance on DPW Fleet providing residential trash removal Highland Avenue The staff maintains and repairs vehicles for handles public relations, data collection and analysis, and State reporting regtlire- nine divisions,Town inspectors and admin meats regarding trash collection and recy i istrative vehicles.Vehicles r�uage from fight - piclrt;p trticic.5 to heavy dump trucks and r _ related construction equipment, x 3u __ ic,2011,the partment p_._c___.S _ { S `' ��F r' three;'or- yl}id5 fD12i J5t)Ford;'lCl{ tJI35 A - S, , `��_f"-'y ilil �j�j Ford t Pirl[- '' e department d off?? -O-C gyp. x I ti A traded lt1 vehicles. EME gs - 2 Y 4£ia 5 { �r' -F e� -- Rid elawn Cemetery Office. - l z DPW Administrative G,ptce The Cemeterydivision is responsible for .�y � � ' t maintenance of over thi acres of cezm- �� ` f w li tery at three separate locations,sale of grave plots preparation of graves,and57 -3� > � "� (S(Y"Y oversight of Kinerals at Town cemeteries. Hotlip PX -ram p _ In calendar year 2011,the division,handled -- §h` _ _ _'�^s.,N 106 internnents and 12 cremations, 19 graves were sold for immediate use and 37 foundations installed, DPW Second Floor Hallwoy 6s Forestry During Calendar'2011, the staff placed 580 During 2011 the Department completed the tons of asph€dt to repair and mailttain road- i€lstailation of a new water main on Spruce ways,installed 426 cubic yards of screened Street runnng from School Street to the r ' Ioam lhrougbout the Town,hauled approxi crest of tEle hill approximately 1,100 feet to mately 3045 cubic yards of organic nlate improve system redundancy. " T appropriate recychnR rial to a facility for a prop r b, -Ny k= Yfs Durinb 2QIl Department nt completed �' p the i)e artn e ted �� i� hauled anotber 918 tons of solid fill to F S,�wY .T x;: u _ installation of a new water main on Carroll "' -:_ x .�rt� _ appropriate plants for asphalt and concrete Street running from Belmont Street io " �+ J} �.7q?� k� a reC Clllla'and I'eCVC12C1 Ian CtlE)iC yards Of v ;r J �' Orchard Street to improire system redun- ; c � forestry products. — - _ Contract Work Water/ Contract Work/ Forestry Arm Truck Sewer Project Summary Street and R®lmt Suaii>aiary During 2011^tile Department completed the poring 2011 the Department of Public The Forestry division handles the pruning installation or'a new water main on7arlcs/l�tass DOT i and Newport and maintenance of our urban forest.irl Lexington Street between Fain Street and Construction worked toward further com- 2011,the division removed 110 street Warren Street to improve the redundancy of Construction of the Pleasant Street and corridor trees.Hundreds of trees were the water system.This work vacs performed con- structionpletio project, One of tile high points of pruned/trimmed in various locations by CjP Construction Corporation.Also the this work was the installation of the final throughout the town.Irt 2011,122 trees Department replaced approximately 400 asphalt wearing surface to include yeIlow were planted with the assistance of the'free feet of sewer main on Lexington Street tun ce„ter lilies and n111itiple siriewalK repair s Warden and 187 stamps removed. ning from Warren Street towards Bancroft to address Phase i of a construction punch Street, list, The Department twill continue in the The Department chips take downs oil Ioca- p Lion and Christmas trees placed curbside Also included ill this project was the instal- spring of 2012 to address final conlpletion ai-MrliuiyLEJatiL4e^�E'y. tFaeivi2 ar ai=%`r`J'v'Jat%i-eiaicr,-_and iCfiiuC.,i.E...:t QI ff 1i3 pro,..... Of sidewalk oft Itfain Street forming frorfl During 2011 the Department/Mass DOT the new Police Station location to pilgrim and PET Barrone Corporation worked r The HE gliway dMsioa is responsible forwoad. maintenance and repair, of approximately During 2011 the Depormne at completed die 72 m;es of Town roadway and 144 wiles of installation of a new water mail oil Town sidewalk, maintenance a-Lid repair of Waverle�7 Avenue ruiming from Vain Street J ate ' ' ,+. L- paved areas abutting or contained I'Adhila to Quirk Streei to improve redundancy sys- � � � Town faCiMeS review and issuance of rele � �€ �Y 4s tern wide. i want permits. During 2011 the Department Completed`€.lac" Y installation of a new water main on § ' 10crest CIrcle to include a new water main M ' •t - fps'- q � 3G" �z. q7 •�a�;.�� =� installation on Hillside?load from Belmont f- ilz-?S.'( .L Y 'W y�' •' tAt{.i'AU �,S4=�'Y�f. ' Street running to 1lillcrest Circle. TEiis proj- � , ` � }'z w eCt also included the IrlStallat"oil of a PEVJo � { Flirter main oil elniCnt Street rumLing Ir'em yiyt e� it�a y N5 KM�`w� �hi� k � �'t`•-9+ - - Fri Hillside Road to Lan- on Avenue. gE,4 s SY4� �` <= During 2011 the Department completed file �a , �r- � ?� t ;. rF installation of a new water main on Irma 6- � � } 3 _ _ Avenue running from Maplewood Street to DPW Deere Loader Mt.Auburaa Street to improve system redun- danct�. G9 towards the completion of an intersection During 2011 the Department of Public Parks Works project at Summer Street and Mt.Aubnrn worked with NStar and the installa � Street which included the intersection of tion of electrical conduit running from Summer and Spring Streets.Also part of Ruing Street to 480 Arsenal Street.The , + this project was the intersection of Department required restoration of the ,r Arlington and Nichols/Coolidge Hill Road. affected area to be performed by NStar � T.: � _�`�• contractors which included the milling and During 2011 the Department of Public overlay of the asphalt road surface oil, Works began construction of the intersec- - Arsenal Street from Irving Street to 480 tion at Orchard Street and Waverley Avenue Arsenal Street running in uridth from theto include the intersection of Orchard curb line to the yellow center line of the Street and Marion Road. This project roadway includes all new traffic signals in both loca- Bemis Pork tions as well as minor geometric changes to During the 2011 construction season the The Parrs division handles all maintenance the curb line of these two.intersections. Department undertook a comprehensive needs at SS acres of Town grounds,parks This project also included the installation of street patch/mill and overlay project for and recreational facilities configured in 12 communication conduit between intersec- various 300 foot segments of roadway town baseball fields,seven soccer fields, one lions as well as new sidewalk in the affected wide in an effort to maintain and prolong' field hockey field,one football field and two area.This project will again commence the life expectancy of given roadways in water parks,including picnic tables,cook- construction in the spring of 2012 with which this technique was perforrned. out grills and public rest rooms.The divi- anticipated completion during the end of During the 2011 construction season the sion interfaces with all groups using the 2012 construction season. Department undertook a street trench per- facilities, and accordingly marks playing During 2011 the Department of Public manent patch program various locations grounds for all baseball,football,field Works began the design phase for road town wide in an effort to restore affected hockey and soccer games played by high reconstruction on Waverley Avenue and areas the utility work.This program was school,recreation dept.and youth groups Carroll Street. Construction of this project used in various locations town wide. in spring and fall. is planned to commence-in 2012. The division uses the services of outside contractors to assist in parks maintenance and turf maintenance. bait 4 fi .+ � F� .�, iL v T -j AWe d p--rvr a� sr Moxley Field .`t , 4 yMri c 'R f 3- - At ��WEN 2 VIVO 70 water, sewer and Drain P , y The division continues its development o the Waters stem stud along with its con- �� � T�1 ;t1� MOM in 2011,the staff performed 5 house sery Y Y a S • 452."iAice renewals repaired 41 house line se3•v- sultant,Stautec.This study will enable the v� ; Department to rioritize crater mains in ice Leaks, 1I water main breaks,replaced P P " -- _ 29 fire hydrants,added zero new hydrants need of replacement,optimization of the . � Y h draulic characteristics of our distribution and 7 gate valves to the system,repaired 4 '.. storm drain lines rebuilt 37 catch basins system using funds from the MWItA Local s ' responded to 45 house fine sewer backups Pipeline Assistance Program (LPAP} and Town capital improvement monies, r i and 116 main line backups cleaned P P 28,62)feet of sewer main,repaired 20 sewer system repairs,rebuilt 15 manholes. ;? W� Two sewer and drain repairs were per- forined pursuant to our illicit Discharge ' s• Detection and Elin-doation Program (MDE) with the EPA. Meeting the ever increasing reporting requirements of the EPA,DEP and MWRA •�, _ . ., a for drinking water,sanitary sewer and - i3 storm water is always a challenge.In 2011 the Stag performed the annual six week DPW Vactor program of hydrant and water main flush- „ Water division personnel that hold Drinking ing and conducted weekly drinking water a b Water distribution Licenses continued their quality sampling,entailing more than 520 education requirements to obtain die nec- tx samples over the course of year,inspected r essary amount of Continuing Education ; ; and sampled river outfalls for quality of the Units (CELits)prior to the license renewal k Ear, Charles River, continued our programs g for deadlines at the end of Calendar 2011. television inspection of sewer and drain lines, conducted two annual rounds of sam- dater Billing piing for lead in drinking water at resi- ��=�`�'=-� The stag continued its successfit12008 dences and public and private schools and #fie adz h =krLFt transition to quarterly billing which dou- F z e Y continued our program of inspection of _!' bled the reading and administrative work- `' baclftlow Prevention devices in compliance load from two annual bills per account to with standards of the Massachusetts { four annual bills per account. Department of Environmental Prevention r �, (DEP).Staff also conducted the biennial a , s -. site:review Process leak detection program in concert with the tt t Ft {_ Department stag conducted plan previews, I i?4 Massachusetts Dater Resources Authority P ` inspections, and meetings with project pro- � �� (MWRA)• s _ t ponents for major construction projects within the Town. 77 N a}� Recyc�in� Recycling center operations continue to A Conz-n�itteeMembets:KatheaineRyan, operate on an interim basis in an area A abutting the former Recycling Center.As the S Cas'al Bates, Gaj7le DeBaj; 2'erese ` Department continues to search for a per- Department; � ,� `F Hammeale, Sen Blankinship,Leslie}.1Jan5, F. _z'm _�;a;;2?" },- manent site to relocate the operations, cot- a y,�3 Collee�a Gleason,David Newsome,Judith I:ichardivinton" Fallotus and lections continue successfully,increasing Ms ".# M volumes over those collected in the past. The department enjoys a positive and ener- s � z z . .. - L _ _ ffetic relationship with the members of theEnviromnent Recycling Advisory Conrruittee. The departmen#again participated with the The Department of Public Works continued F&e on the Square held on September 24, 2011 providing information on stormwater >; its mercury collection program. Items p b management water,and sewer and drain • , accepted at the Department include they- a > issues as well as recycling information ro-Viz., ti, mostats thermometers button cell batteries y g p y and mercury switches.Straight,circular,U- vided by the Recycling Advisory Committee, nt bulbs are shaped and compact fluoresce also acceptable items. 4 - �_�� 70.k. t x ✓.-4.. M '` i €OR Faire on the Square 72 P0 CAI ment Bt&rea[A of Administrative equipment enl ance our The department continues to upgrade our Services abilities to perfarm-.�ts_sexvice. radio infrastructure replacing outdated and The calendar year of 2011 saw the first full The department continued its partnership non-supported communications equipment calendar year in our new police station: On between the police department and the with new equipment that meets newer FC.C. September 7, 2010 the police department Edinburg Crisis Center as the department (Federal Communications Commission) began to occupy its new premises. The received aDepartment of Mental Health government guidelines and NEMLI G (North department again thanks the citizens of grant to provide better services to citizens Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Watertown for this wonderful facility, who are experiencing a crisis due to mental Council) digital standards. The F.C.C. has issued mandatory narrow banding regula- Our community room has become quite health or substance abuse issues. Tile goal Lions,which will reduce the frequency popular for town meetings, community of this grant is to divert those persons expe- b riencing a mental health crisis from the andwidth all public safety organizations meetings, elections and training activities. will be allowed to transmit within. This has The community room was reserved one criminal justice system to treatment with to be completed by January 1,2013. hundred twenty-three times over the year. mental health professionals. The Department also transitioned from Sworn Personnel— 2011 In 2011, The Governor's.Highway&Safety Edinburg Crisis Center to Advocates,Inc. Bureau granted the Watertown Police our new mental health care collaborator. Promotions: None Department a traffic enforcement grant to The department is diligently seeking alter- Appointments: fund several mobilizations,such as: Click It nate funding avenues to continue this valu- Brendan T.Donahue 07/06/2011 or Ticket,You Drink&Drive You Lose, able partnership. David J. Cobe 07/22/2011 Road Respect and Impaired D.ri`ilig. The police department also continues to Feras H:Irgsusi 07/22/2011 The department received a State 911 work very closely with Watertown's Wayside )retirements: None Department Training Grant. This grant Multi-Service Center in order to meet the allows the department to send our needs of our juvenile citizens.The depart- Resignationsi'erminations: police/fire dispatchers to additional ment also received an underage alcohol Jaines M.Brown 01/03/2011 enhanced training. We also received a State enforcement grant,which allowed officers Brendan 0. O'1learn 01/03/2011 911 Incentive quid Support grant.This grant to successfully target underage drinking Michael A.D'Amico 01/07/2011 can be used to purchase dispatch support and unlawful sales of alcobobc beverages. Brian P Gannon 11/13/2011 Deceased: None Civilian Personnel—2011 4 .x` Promotions: Done Appointments: y fO' Russell A. Guarino 12/01/2011 Retirements: Joseph N.Muscato 11/10/2011 h x 3 K Resignations. None r- 7 ,i[ is ''3: -��.. 'F - ' '�'�"" ts' k `►� �S" Deemed. None ss. Detective Division The Detective Division is comprised of the - { Investigative Unit,Licensing Unit,Juvenile ='= - Unit,Domestic Violence Unit,Drug Unit and - the Prosecutor's Unit.Members of the divi- sion investigated numerous crimes,initiated investigations,inspected licensed premises - = and were involved in programs for jttve- police Department Community Room 73 I niles,the elderly, the business community In addition to their normal duties the issues.This was following a year of Alcohol and the general public. division also conducted alcohol-related enforcement stings at retail package stores sweeps wined at curtailing teenage and restaurants where minors were served The Detective Division has continued to involvement in such activity.Package stores, alcohol. work closely with other area departments, clubs and restaurants were monitored and U including)federal agencies in the area of The following is a report from the Detective drugs,garr�ing, organized crime, sexual youths questioned as to proper Licensing Division for the year of 2011 identification.The success of these relative to license applications,These assault,financial crimes and firearms. Our Detectives attend monthly detective meet- operations is a result of the educational applications were submitted for efforts of t ings where they exchange information with his division directed towards the investigation and report.The applications area detectives. These meetings have pro- liquor establishments and the strong were generated by the Police Department as enforcement action by the Watertown well as submitted b the Town Manager's vided us with valuable information an crim- Y g is inal activity in our area and also have Licensing Hoard.Detectives also spoke to Office and the Watertown Licensing Board. enabled us to establish relationships with numerous civic organizations on the topic (Note- the totals are an estimate and may or detectives and agents from various depart- of identity fraud. may not reflect the accurate total meats.The NEURC detectives have set up The WPD also sponsored training in numbers.) an email system where information is collaboration with the Alcohol Beverage The following licensed establishments lh l f C AB i Commssion ( C ) or alcohol shared on a daily basis. This tool has been Controlserved suspensions during 2011: exceptional in identifying suspects. In 201I licensees focusing on identification of false The Watertown Police Department joined identifications and other alcohol related COPLINK,an investigative tool,which gives us access from multiple data sources APPLICATIONS: Processed Approved Denied Suup/Rev including identification of previously iFircam Applications unknown relationships. License to Carry—CL A 77 72 0 0 Throughout the year there was a continued License to Carry—CL I3 0 1 0 0 effort to scrutinize reported crimes.This FM CI C 18 20 0 0 strategy revealed that many crimes that FID CL D 16 15 0 0 were reported were unfounded or false and TOTAL 111 108 0 0 that many employees committed reported`- Alcohol Applications commercial larcenies. One-Day Permits 209 207 2 0 Sunday Closings 0 0 0 0 Personnel Changes Special Closing Hours 5 5 0 0 There were no changes in personnel of the TOTAL 214 212 2 0 Detective Division during 2011.The Other Applications Detective Division is still working under- Auctioneers Special 4 4 0 0 staffed as we are still down two positions Block Party 24 22 2 0 due to budget constraints. Constable 0 0 0 0 Entertainment 17 17 0 0 Licensing Unit Fan/Carnival 11 11 0 0 In order to encourage cooperation between Hackney Carriage 65 60 5 0 the Business owners of licensed. Hackney Driver 79 . 74 5 0 establishments in the City and the Police Livery Drivers 20 14 6 0 Department,with the intent to detect Livery Operators 18 15 3 0 possible violations of the laws and Outdoor Concert 0 0 0 0 regulations governing licenses,members of Peddler 0 0 0 0 Us unit conducted inspections of various Raffle&Bazaar 20 18 2 0 licensed establishments during both day Road.Race/Walk A-Thon 4 4 0 0 and night time fours.Any irregularities Solicitor 16 12 4 0 observed during these inspections were Tag Day 3 3 0 0 investigated and appropriate action taken Texas Hold'em 6 4 2 whenever deemed necessary. 'TOTAL 287 258 29 0 74 o 21 Nickels served a 3-Day suspension on are with representatives from the District Community and Staff July 5 through July 7,2011 Attorney's Office,victim-witness advocates Development Division o Orchard Park and Grill seiitd a 2-Day and domestic violence officers from Sur- suspension on August 31, 2011 and rounding cities and towns.Detective school Resource- officers September 1,2011 Donohue also publishes a domestic"Hot and Community outreach o Hardy Spa served a 7-Day Suspension Spots'list in the weekly bulletin and In 2011,the Community and Staff from November 1,2011 through through department e-mail,which keeps Development Division consisted of one November 7,2011 officers updated with current domestic School Resource Officer, one hull dine related issues in the Town. Techweal Services and Crime Analysis Hardy Spa will be serving a 7-Day Officer,one Web Master/Crime Mapping suspension in January 2012 The following is a report from the Domestic Officer, and an Admirhistrative Community Shiraz Cuisine served a 3-Day suspension Violence Division for the year of 2011.The police Officer.The Division was supervised domestic violence incidents were submitted from November 23,2011 through by one lieutenant and one sergeant. November 25,2011 for follow-up investigation including con- ; tacts and reports.Each monthly report The school resource officer is assigned to ® Gxappa Restaurant served a 1-Day detailed each incident as they had been Watertown High School.This officer works suspension on December 8, 2011 generated by calls for service,the district to build relationships with the students and China Rainbow served a 1-Day attorneys office or issued restraining staff,provide a sense of security in the facif- suspension.on December 24,2011 orders.Below are the totals from each ity,and provide guidance to teachers,stu- ff Juvenile Unitmonthly report, dents,and their parents. During the year 2011 this department Police Domestic- Issued The School Resource Officer and.Sergeant f encountered youths for various incidents, Service Related Restraining assigned to the Community and Staff with 8 arrested and 4 juveniles sum- Calls Incidents orders Development Division regularly attended monsed.Due to personnel cuts in the divi- January 22 9 13 Community Based justice (CBJ) meetings. sion,we currently do not have a detective February 8 18 19 This meeting is a collaborative between I assigned to juvenile issues. March 24 16 22 school personnel,public safety profession- April 36 11 16 als,and social service providers to help Domestic Violence Unit May 25 17 20 identify at-risk youths and provide them The Domestic Violence Unit was established June 28 7 13 with positive alternatives to steer them away in 1992 and investigates over 200 cases a July 19 9 13 from crime and violence,and work with the year.Detective Kathleen Donohue is August 30 7 13 administration to assist in obtaining neces- assigned as the Domestic Violence Officer. September 24 21 20 sary set vices for students.The school October 28 16 14 resource officer attends CBJ meetings at the The DV unit provides legal advice,support November 13 11 14 Minuteman Career and Technical high and assistance to other agencies and vic- December 24 8 24 School in Lexington,MA as time allows. tiros,with the emphasis being placed on the Totals 281 150 201 safety of the victim and prosecution of the The Division uses surveys to measure cid- abuser. Trainrrt zen's fear of crime and satisfaction with the Police Department. The survey also gives This department investigated over two hun- Detectives attended numerous training citizens an opportunity to make recommen- dred-sixty two (262) domestic related inci- courses throughout the year in specialized dations on how the Department can dents,which resulted in the arrest of one areas of law enforcement. improvQ'its quality of service. On a guar- hundred sixteen (116) individuals.This terly basis, 150 random surveys are mailed department also received and processed Prosecuter's Unit to citizens who have had contact with the approximately two hundred-twenty six The Prosecutor's Unit continues to work Department.The Department continues to (226) restraining orders during this year. effectively with the Middlesex County receive a positive response to the survey. Detective Donohue monitors all domestic District Attorney's Office. The Prosecutor's Unit handled over S00 cases in the year The 2011 "Haunted Police Station"was related incidents and conducts follow-ups held at the new police facility located at and contacts victims and defendants when 201I. 552 Main Street.Due to dne size of fire new necessary,Detective Donohue also attends police station,many volunteers were round-table discussions at Waltham District needed to operate this event.Additional vol- Court on a monthly basis.These meetings f 75 I. i unteers were recruited by the High School via on-line computer training.In recent In addition to the aforementioned training, resource officer who worked closely with yews, the Municipal Police Training various officers also attended training ses- students who were interested in fulfilling Committee has offered the required annual sions in the.following areas: computer their community service requirements. training via a series of on-line courses.In crime investigation, community policing, Also,the Department collaborated with New 2010,patrol officers joined supervisory school safety,terrorism,illicit drugs and Fork Life to provide free child identification staff to an on-line version of in-service many others. kits to the families that visited the haunted training in an effort to reduce overtime Police Station event. Hundreds of citizens costs.Aside from the on-line training there Internship Program visited the police station,and the event was is a required hands-on portion for CPR, The new police headquarters has allowed an overwhelruing success. First Responder (medical),and Defensive the Department to expand its college Tactics.The Watertown Police Department internship program.The former police sta- In July 2011,The Department entered a arran ed to have its own officers certified formal agreement with Advocates,Inc. to g tian was undersized and overcrowded seri- enhance and renew its commitment to the as instructors in Defensive Tactics and ously limiting the ability to bring in )ail Diversion Program.After funding was CPR/First Responder so that the hands-on additional personnel and volunteers.The obtained for this program,apart-time clini- Portion could be handled in-house reduc- Department has partnered with cian from Advocates,Inc.was assigned to tng overtime and allowing the department Northeastern University and other area col- to ensure a high quality level of training. leges to greatly expand its internship pro- the Department.The purpose of the clirri- cian is to allow the Department to provide This was also the first year that the depart- gram. College students interested in a law better services to citizens who are experi- ment was able to conduct its annual enforcement career are carefully selected to encing a crisis due to mental health or sub- firearms training requirements on-site.The work with the department,under the gttid- stance abuse issues.The program focuses department was able to use its new in-door ance of the Community&Staff Development on creating alternatives to arrest, booking, firing range in order to tweet the annual Division.These interns are unpaid and help and/or jail for people whose criminal firearms qualifications of its officers. augment many of the department's endeav- behavior is directly due to mental illness or 1�pically,the officers would have to travel ors while gaining important knowledge and substance abuse. to Fort Devens or to Moon Island in Boston insight into the law enforcement profession, in order to qualify with their firearms. The Officers from the Community and Staff Bureau of Field Operations new firing range will allow the department Development Division continue to assist the Watertown Public School System with their to conduct more training with less overtime PatrolDivision crisis management protocols. Officers expense. The primary mission of the Patrol Division attend regular meetings with School per- Upon relocating to the new police head- is to serve Watertown's citizens through a sonnel to discuss procedures to prevent quarters, the Community&Staff cooperative effort and to protect their prop- and mitigate emergency situations which Development Division began an ambitious erty through enforcement of laws and could occur on school property. The goal endeavor wherein a new and distinct train- highly visible deterrent activities. The offi- of this crisis management team is to pro- ing is created for each daily roll call. cers of the Patrol Division represent the vide a safe environment for students and to Currently,the division has created more department's first response to all emergen- adequately prepare of a variety of potential than 300 trainings on various topics from cies and most calls for service.There were emergencies that could affect school per- powers of arrest to terrorist identifiers to four positions which were eliminated due sonnet or property. stress and personal health.The division to budget cuts in 2010.In 2011,the depart- continues to develop new and important ment was able to fill three existing openings 3 Accreditation roll call trainings to ensure that the mem- with one lateral transfers, Officer Brendan Due to reduced manpower the department bers of the Watertown Police Department Donahue from the Shrewsbury Police has temporarily suspended its accreditation are among the highest trained officers in Department,a trained Drug Recognition renewal efforts. The department,however, the state. Expert and also able to hire two new off- will continue to follow accreditation stan- cers, Officer David Cabe and Officer Feras Under a grams from the State Emergency dards when permissible with department Telecommunications Board (SETB) many of Irgsusi. goals. Watertown's public safety dispatchers have During 2011 the Patrol Division responded received specialized training in various to 26,639 calls for service and or motor gleparunent Training aspects of emergency communications. vehicle stops.These calls initiated investiga- [ 2011 was the first year that all department tions and events that resulted in 391 annual in-service training was conducted arrests, 52 persons being placed in 76 Protective Custody and 531 summonses respective patrol routes. Officers are also security for the Democratic National being issued.These statistics do not reflect relieved of their assignment for a portion of Convention and the Red Sax World Series all of the Officer-initiated contacts made by their shift to work with the communiy,on baseball games and parade. In 2011,the patrol officers during the course of routine various issues and problems. following units were called out as shown patrol. Accomplishments included a Police Athletic below: League that has had over five hundred Motorcycle Unit 13 incidents Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was youths participate and are coached by also placed in the enforcement of traffic SWAT Unit 20 incidents police officers and dispatchers who vOlun-regulations in keeping with the goal of mov- Leer their time. The"Cops and lids"pro RAT Unit $incidents ing traffic safely and efficiently on the grain involves police officers and middle Tactical Dispatch Unit 3 incidents streets of Watertown. Officers and equip school students in a structured after school STARS Team 1 incidents ment were assigned to monitor and enforce program between the hours of 2:30 p.m. traffic rules and orders when necessary in and 4:00 p.m.In 2010, die above programs ]Public Safety Dispatchers keeping with this goal. had to be eliminated due to budget cuts. In There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers Officers were also assigned to"hot spots" 2010, due to budget cuts,the Police that answered over 66,732.The dispatchers for enforcement.These locations are where Department was not able to hold any answer all calls for assistance for both the a large number of accidents or violations Citizens Police Academy classes,which give Watertown Tire Department and Police occur, or where there are numerous com- participating citizens an inside look at the Department.The dispatchers come under plaints by citizens. police department. Each class is made up die Patrol Division of die Police of approximately eighteen citizens, of all Department.They are the first point of con- Patrols were adjusted during the course of ages,and is taught by police officers on tact for all citizens requesting assistance or the year to address increased activity due to various subjects including narcotics, crimi- directions from either department.The dis- crime trends,holidays, special events,and nal law, traffic,patrol procedures,and patchers answer all E-9I I calls,which recreational events at parks and play- deadly force. The program also included a totaled 8665 calls in 2011 and are respon- grounds.Patrols were increased during ride along where participants can ride v<'itli sible for dispatching all fire apparatus and peals shopping periods in the business dis- an officer on patrol to get an up close and ambulances when required. They also dis- tricts of Watertown.This was accomplished personal view of police work.This program patch all police cars to service and emer- by using motor patrol,foot patrol,and the had been taking place for the previous gency calls,which amounted to 26,639 use of motorcycles. The Patrol Division twelve years before being eliminated. The calls for service last year alone. These dis- works in concert with other divisions in the contacts the citizens made with our officers patchers are also required to make contact Police Department and outside public and involved in this program continue today with.the Registry of Motor Vehicles to private agencies within the area to accom-- obtain vehicle information and confirm plisb the objective of providing the most North East&n Massachusetts Law warrants on wanted individuals effective deployment of personnel possible. Enforcement Council (l EKLEC) Computer data is analyzed to assist in the Traffic Division deployment to of office officers to areas in The Watertown Police Department contin- p p ues its membership and commitment with In 2011 the Watertown Police Department need of police attention. the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Traffic Division conducted traffic enforce- The Patrol Division,as well as the entire Enforcement Council (NEMLEC).NEMLEC ment activities throughout die Town at a Police Department,is committed to is a group of 48 cities and towns that share reduced capacity of two patrolman posi- Community Policing. One of the goals of resources.These NEMLEC cities and towns bons due to budget cuts.These activities Communq Policing is to build a partner- have a combined SWAT`Team (Special included enforcement of both parking regu slip between the police and the community, Weapons and Tactics),RRT Team (Regional lations and moving motor vehicle laws. encouraging interaction between the two so Response Team),a School Threat The Traffic Divisions has two patrol cars that we can solve community problems Assessment Response team (STARS) and a and four Harley Davidson motorcycles together.This partnership also allows the motorcycle unit that will respond to any assigned to it. Officers operating these conuriunq to let the police know what con- member community an a moments notice. motorcycles attended either forty hours of terns they have and which issues they feel NEMLEC Motor Cycle Unit,RRT&SWAT instruction at the Boston Police Motorcycle are important and would life addressed. teams train monthly and are oil call to Training Academy,the M.B.T.A.Motorcycle Officers receive training in Coninrunity NEMLEC communities to assist with eater- Training Academy or an eighty hour course Policing and are encouraged to increase gency situations.In die past,Watertown sponsored by the Northeast Massachusetts their interaction with die citizens on their Police Officers assigned to these units, Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC). assisted the Boston Police Department with 77 The Traffic Division supervises two town Traffic officers are trained to install child equipment compliance as well as ensuring employees who are employed as Parking safety car seats for town residents free of these vehicles are not oven weig g as This unit Enforcement Officials. The addition of these charge. Officers attend a forty-Dour course consists of one officer who is a trained nutd two positions allows Police Officers to dedi- to learn how to properly install child car certified U.S. Department of Trarnspartatio11 cate their time to other police duties. seats,In 2011 officers were unable to (D.O.T.)inspector.This officer is also install these seats due to staff reductions, trained and certified by the U.S. Department Betivaen January and December 2011, the Traffic Division conducted surveys,studied The Watertown Police Traffic Division in of Transportation to conduct inspections of corlispeed and traffic flows,and conducted conjunction with the Massachusetts State ate ials. l vehicles carrying Hazardous investigations for the Watertown Traffic Police also normally conducts two sobriety Materials. Commission. This information was used by check points funded through a grant from the Traffic Commission in their determina- the Executive Office of Public Safety and tion for the addition,replacement, or dele- Security. Check points were set up and cars tion of traffic signs, rules and regulations. stopped to check:the operator's sobriety. The Traffic Division also has two These four hour checkpoints normally speed/radar trailers,purchased with federal result in the arrest of impaired individuals. grant money awarded to the department. In 2011,due to staff reductions,the depart- These trailers are portable radar units that 'Went was unable to fund these checkpoints but hopes to implement them again in the display the target vehicle speed on a 3'x 3' future. display window.This trailer can also con- duct traffic counts, counting die number of In the Year 2011,the department issued the cars that pass by,by the hour of day and following motor vehicle citations: recording their speed.This appears to be 28,643 Total parking citations an effective tool in reducing vehicle speed in problem areas where the trailer is set 7�99D Total moving citations up. , 10,086 Total moving violations cited The Traffic Division also supervises twenty- These include: two full time and twa alternate school 119 Traffic-Related Arrests crossing guards.These supervisors are 407 Criminal Complaint Applications responsible for traffic control and the safe 4,073 Civil Fines passage of school children in and around 3,370 Warnings the public schools., 33 Operating Under/Alcohol In the event of any serious or fatal accident, 95 Suspended/Revoked Licenses the Watertown Police Department Traffic 133 Operating w/o Being licensed Division maintains a team of accident reconstruction specialists who are on call 307 Major Accidents twenty-four hours a day. These officers are 768 Minor Accidents capable of reconstructing an accident and 258 MN vs,M/V determining vehicle speeds and other vari- 20 MN vs.Fixed Object ables contributing to the accident. 16 MN vs.Pedestrian The Traffic Division received$10,000 in 13 1 WV vs.Bicycle Grants from(lie Executive Office of Public There were 0 fatal motor vehicle accidents Safety and The Govenor's Highway Safety in 2011, Bureau to conduct three"Click it or Ticket" The department also has a Commercial programs that allowed the department to 'Vehicle Enforcement Unit.This unit ensures concentrate on detecting seat belt viola- the safety of the motoring public and con- tions.Also,two"Over the limit,Under tributes to maintaining the integrity of the Arrest"programs also helped the depart- town roadways by inspecting commercial ment in detecting impaired drivers due to vehicles and their drivers for safety and alcohol or drugs. 78 Fire LR iS PID Fire and Emergency Incident Three 11 0 ti0'1e_br_' ' Fires response and fire station coverage during g Y I� b a � Response in 2Q11 - - - - 2011 when an Watertown firefighters units The Watertown Fire Department responded The Fire Department responded to many were engaged in fire suppression activities. calls for structure and dwelling fires during The Fire Department responded to other to 4,412 reported files mid emergency cabs for assistance during 2011.A summary of the year. The initial response to such calls municipalities in Greater Boston several those incidents and estimated property is by two engine companies and an aerial times in 2011,under the established losses as compiled by the Fire Prevention ladder company,under the command of the Metr ofire District mutual aid assistance Bureau is as follows: deputy fire chief on duty. This initial-alarm agreement, These responses were to fires Fire/Explosion 70 response is usually sufficient to confine and reported near the boundary-between Overpressure Rupture 4 extinguish the fire. However,when condi- Watertown and an adjacent community, Rescue Calls tions require the response of more fire directly to the fire to assist with firefighting 2,789 apparatus, the officer in charge at the scene efforts,or to fire station coverage assign- Hazardous Condition 346 orders additional resources to reinforce the ments during major fires in other cities and Service Calls 374 initial fire attack and complete the first towns. Good Intent Call 148 alarm assignment.These additional or False Call 64© greater alarms brie additional engine Severe Weather/Natural Disaster 9 g g g Estimated Property Losses in 2011 Special Wepe/Gr/Nato al 32 companies and aerial ladder companies to Building and structure fires $974,415 the fire location. Total Number of Emergency Estimated Largest Losses in Property Responses for the Year 2011: 4,412 Watertown firefighters responded to three 39 Pequossette Street $500,000 multiple alarm fires in 2011. The location 131 Boylston Street $250,000 Coverage Assignment/Mutual Aid 123 of the fires and the dates of the incidents are as follows: 25 Wilson.Avenue $100,000 Annual Apparatus Response Date: February 11,2011 Pees Collected for 201 i Location: 39 Pequossette St. Smoke detector inspections $20,010 Central Fire Station (Station 1), ape of Occupancy: Residential Copies of departmental reports $197.50 99 Main Street: Required Permits for product Number of Alarms. o storage, or regulated activities $17,650 Engine I 1,601 Ladder I 1,252 Date: February 11,2011 Annual fees for connection to Location: 131 Boylston St, master ffre alarm boxes $23,540 East Watertown Fire Station (Station 2), 1 pe of Occupancy: Residential Tank Truck Inspections $0 564 Mount Auburn Street, Number of Alarms., 2 Quarterly Inspections $700 Engine 2 1,353 Total Pees Collected $62,o96.5O Ladder 2 201 Date: January 25,2011 Location: 25 Wilson Ave. Inspections Conducted by North Watertown Fire Station (Station 3), 1 pe of occupancy: Residential Eire Apparatus 270 Orr ha'd Street: Number of Alarms: 2 Oil burner inspections 39 Engine 3 1,213 Smoke detector inspections 500 Fire Rescue 1 2,259 Mutual Aid Assistance Inspections conducted quarterly: Fire Rescue 2 4 from Other Greater Boston Day-care facilities 48 Note:Some incidents require response of Fire Departments and Public and private schools 60 more titan one unit to the scene of the Mutual Aid Response to Community residences 24 - Nursing care facilities 4 emergency, tether Com munities Handicapped workshops 20 The Watertown Fire Department thanks the Motels 4 Arlington,Belmont,Boston,Brookline, Cambridge,Newton,Weston and Waltham fire departments for providing fire scene 79 } 6 I Eire Department Provides 7.'lie ALS system is a two-tier model.The Watertown Youths Basic Emergency Medical Watertown Fire Department provides emer Attend Middlesex County i Assistance gency medical Basic Life Support set vice, Public Safit� Program and the dispatch of its ambulance unit to The Fire Department has provided basic the scene upon receipt of a medical enter Dozens of Watertown youths and several emergency medical care and transportation members of the Fire Department pazl'ici- j gency call. Watertown public safety dis- far citizens in Watertown since 1975• Thepatchers also send the ALS unit if the nature gated in the annual Middlesex County Youth department has 83 firefighters who are cer- Public Safety Academy in August 2011.The and circumstances of the reported incident, i tiled emergency medical technicians.The Watertown contingent attended the program such as acardiac-related emergency,az`e remaining firefighting personnel are quah- during the week of Aug. 22,2011.The Fire within certain guidelines. fled to state standards as medical First Department and Police Department wel- Responders. Medical direction for Watertown Advanced corned the boys and girls for a full day pres- Life Support activity is provided by the entation of the two public safety All members of the department certify South Middlesex Emergency Medical department's operations and capabilities. annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Services Consortium through the Mount Other activities were held at the Middlesex (CPR) skills.The department's engine com- Auburn Hospital. Patients are treated and County Sheriff's Training Academy in panies and ladder companies are also transported,usually in the Watertown Fire Billerica. Graduation ceremonies were on equipped to handle medical emergencies. Department ambulance,within protocols Friday,Aug, 26,followed by a cookout for The closest available Engine Company is and guidelines provided by the emergency children,parents and staff.Firefighter Paul dispatched will.the Fire Rescue medical medical region which provides oversight for Coughlin continued representing the assistance calls.Aerial ladder companies ALS activity in the Greater Boston area. On- Department by participating in the program, are sent to the emergency scene when their going clinical supervision and quality assur- specialized rescue skills or equipment is ante is provided in conjunction with the Personnel Activities in 2®i i needed. South Middlesex and Not Suburban EMS Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll trade the Firefighters who are either Emergency consortiums. following appointment during the year,in Medical Technicians or Medical First September 11, 2011 — order to fill a vacancy within the Fire Responders are also trained on the use of Patriot Day Department, the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. These defibrillators have been carried on The Fire Department participated in a Appointments : the Fire Rescue/ambulance,as well as the September I Ith ceremony to commemorate Mr.Daron J.D'Agostino as Firefighter effec- first-responding engine companies and aer- the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks five November 6, 2011. ial ladder companies,for several years. The of Sept. 11,2001,and the subsequent Ere department upgraded their defibrilla- 'losses suffered at the World-Trade Center, Promotions tors during 2009 to newer models with the Pentagon,and in Pennsylvania. Temporary Lieutenant Ryan A.Nicholson to enhanced features. The fie department Apparatus at the Main Street fire station and Permanent Lieutenant effective May 29, added a stationary defibrillator in the lobby the firefighters on duty followed a plan of 2011. of Fire Headquarters in 2004.Watertown events recommended by die Fire Chiefs' was one of the first communities in the Association of Massachusetts and the Lieutenant]ohn D. Russo to Permanent Greater Boston area to have these life-sav- Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. Captain effective September 18,2011. ing units available for early response to 'The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347 emergency medical incidents. Color Guard participated. Off duty members Retirements A cooperative agreement with a private of the department were invited to attend, Lieutenant Frank J.Aliquo retired from the ambulance company to provide Advanced and many did so.The Firefighters Color Watertown Fire Department on April 28, Life Support(ALS) service in Watertown Guard and Fire Chief Mario Orangio also 2011.Lieutenant Aliquo was appointed a participated in the Community Firefighter on February 16, 1989.He was was instituted in November 1995.ALS sere- Remembrance, promoted to Lieutenant on August 7 200.3. ices are provided by a non-transport p g Advanced Life Support unit staffed by two He retired after serving the fire department certified Paramedics, and the Town of Watertown for more than 22 years. 80 I I Captain Eugene J.Merullo Jr. retired froin 25-Year Award: in memory of our departed the Watertown Fire Department on August Captain David Melanson � P comrades in 2-oii 27,2011. Captain Merullo Jr.was Lieutenant Thomas Ganjianr Retired Firefighter Robert L. Malone died on appointed a Firefighter on December 1, Lieutenant Daniel Lavache Septennber 4, 2011.Firefighter Malone was 1977.He was promoted to Lieutenant on appointed to the Watertown Fire Department March 1, 1984,then to Captain on April 15, Sevice Award Program an February 4, 1959.He retired on � 2004.He-retired after serving the fire En 2006,the Department instituted a December 2 1981 after more than 22 years department and the Town of Watertown for Service Award Program in order to recog- of service to the department and the'Pown of more than 33 years. size the efforts of members of the Watertown. Department in the pe6rmance of their Awan d§ duties. Retired Firefighter Jobn Deangelis died on The Massachusetts Fire Service Commission October 3,2011.Firefighter Deangelis was has established tie Massachusetts Fire The following members were awarded appointed to the Watertown Fire Department Service Award Program to recognize fire- Letters of Commendation for their actions on May 1,1969.He retired on December 8, fighters who have served their department during emergency responses in 2011 that 1990 after more than 21 years of service to and connmunity for 20 or more years. resulted in the saving of a human life: the department and the Town of Watertown. There is a certificate and distinctive uni- No awards were given this year. Retired Firefighter Paul R.Burns died on form emblem to denote length of service in December 1,2011.Firefighter Burns was five-year increments. The emblem is The department is proud of the commit- approved for wear above the right pocket of ment that all its members make throughout appointed to tie Watertown Fire Department tie dress uniform blouse or shirt.The the year and is pleased to recognize those' on December 23, 1960.He retired on July 9, members whose actions are above and 1987 after more than 26 years of service to Department is pleased to join with the Fire department and the Town of Watertown de Service Commission and the State Fire beyond the call. t p Marshal in recognizing the following mere- The Fire Department mourns their passing. bers of the Watertown Fire Department, State lFiretighter of the based upon their completed service as of Year Awards Ceremony December 31, 2011,as recipients of the Held annually by the State's Fire Service,the Awards; awards ceremony celebrates the bravery of Massachusetts during the calendar year.This 20-Year Award: year,three Watertown Firefighters were rec- Deputy Chief Robert Iannetta ognized with a Company Citation for actions Captain Join Russo tlhat resulted in the saving of a human life. Lieutenant Stephen O'Reilly Lieutenant Frank Aliquo,Retire,Firelighter Firefighter Richard Farrow David Meagher and Firefighter Michael Firefighter Robert Malone Anastasi were recognized at the Firefighter Darryl Baynes ceremony held in December of 2012 at the Hanover Theater in Worcester,Ma, sh _- -___ - Lzt I Emergeq agement - Emergency Management © Annual Bai t`._dazis:=i atet alS1iiformation The Comprehensive Emergency � The current practice in Massachusetts and management-elan<te ARA{Superfund Management Plan combines the four phases other states is to designate what were for- Amendment and Reauthorization Act of of emergency management: j merly known as municipal"civil Defense" 1986) Title III requirements, I 1' Mitigation:Those activities that eliminate agencies as"Emergency Management" - Clerical support for Local Emergency or reduce the probability of disaster; organizations, The Town official responsible Planning Committee records and the for the Emergency Management Department required hazardous Materials Response 2.Preparedness:Those activities which is known as the "local emergency manage- Plan annual review, governments, organizations,and individ- ment director".Following the establishment ® Other FEMA and Massachusetts uals develop to save lives and minimize of FEMA,the Federal Emergency Emergency Management Agency state and damage; Management Agency,states have generally area headquarters clerical tasks,which 3. Response:Those activities which prevent followed suit.In Massachusetts,the require attention. loss of lives and property and provide Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency became - The winter of 2011 proved most emergency assistance; and the Massachusetts Emergency Management challenging for the Emergency Agency(MEMA).MEMA has encouraged Management team as several back to 4.Recoverv:Those short-and long-term cities and towns in Massachusetts to adopt back blizzards deposited great amounts activities that return all systems to nor- the"emergency management"designations. of snow on Watertown's streets.The mal or improved standards. This practice reflects the realization that Emergency Management Team The plan was written in accordance with community preparedness under civil coordinated its efforts and came up with existing federal,state and local statutes. defense guidelines has evolved an unprecedented plan to ban all on Department heads assigned a responsibility gency preparedness and management street parking to provide access for under the plan were directed by the Town efforts during and following natural and emergency vehicles.The ban proved Manager to develop implementing proce- man-made emergency events.Those timely as firefighters and police dealt with dares for each department, describing how include hurricanes,winter storms,haz- two multiple alarm fires on the evening of response functions will be carried out.A ardous materials incidents,and now,unfor- February 11, 2011 during the ban. copy of the CEM Plan is available for review tunately,terrorism incidents.Both FEMA and MEMA also recognize that municipals- ° The Town's Emergency Management during business hours at the Office of the. ties deal with these emergencies through Team also prepared for the arrival of Town Clerk,in the.Administration Building. the efforts of their existing public safety, hurricane Irene in August.This was the public works and public services depart- first time the Town's new mass Community Preparedness menu. Cities and towns maintain their notification system,Watertown Alert,was Watertown has a designated (uncertified) usual municipal operating structure;and used to deliver important storm Local Emergency Planning Comruittee can request needed state and federal information to residents. (LEPC),and a current Comprehensive resources through contactwith MEMA area CEM Plan Emergency Management Plan.Watertown and state headquarters.MEMA considers Every community in Massachusetts has a would be eligible.for federal or state assis- enc the point-of-contact official to be the local Comprehensive Emergency Management Lance,financial or otherwise,in case of an emergency management director. p g y emergency or disaster. Plan (GEM Plan).The CEM PIan is updated annually,and is subject to a major revision Watertown established an LEPC in 1988,as Emergency Management on a five-year cycle.Maintaining a current required.The UPC included the Town Activities CFM Plan is essential to the community's Manager (as chairperson),the police and In Watertown the,fire cluef is currently the ability to respond to emergencies that can fire chiefs,the DPW superintendent,the emergency management director.The Tire and do occur. health director,and the planning director. Department principal account clerk The committee also included "emergency performs necessary emergency The revised Emergency Management Plan planning coordinators"of facilities that management clerical assignments.The for Watertown provides a framework were required to report amounts of certain projects and clerical assignments in 2011 wherein the community can plan and per- hazardous materials if stored or used at included: form their respective emergency functions their sites. The LEPC was required to Maintaining file town's Comprehensive during a disaster or emergency situation on develop a hazardous response plan,and • the local state or national level Emergency , .Management Plan(CEM Plan), did so.There is a requirement for the plan to be reviewed annually by members of the 82 LEPC.The Town does so.Annually in The Town continued its membership in the ® in 201 I the Honorable Town Council March,the Town receives ,Tier Tiro"inven Battle Road Emergency Planning Council. approved the creation of a part time tories from facilities required to report the The Council is comprised of tlne following Emergency Management Coordinator's presence of certain hazardous materials towns;Arlington,Bedford,Belmont, position designed to enhance Emergency during the previous year.Those reports are Burlington,Lexington and Watertown. Management activities and provide sup- incorporated into an annual update,now Additionally,die cities of Brookline and port for the Town's Emergency known as Section Five:Hazardous Newton have applied for membership.The Management Director.Mr. Leo Saidneway XateHals,of the CEM Plan. regional council meets monthly with a goal was fired for this position in December The original focus of the LEPC was to be on of assisting member communities in times of 2011. transportation emergencies involving haz- of emergency/disaster by a sharing of Tfze Town will continue to seek any appro- ardous materials.Transportation modes are resources. plate grants for training and equipment shipment by rail,highway,maritime vessel, Because of increased emphasis on home- relating to emergency preparedness that aircraft and pipeline.At about the same land security and emergency planning,town may become available through federal or time,the Massachusetts Hazardous officials have participated in several meet- state sources. Materials Response Team concept was ings, conferences and seminars during developed.There are now six Regional 2011, Hazardous Materials Response teams estab- 1 ° The local emergency management direc- ished,and available to respond to any community in the state. Team members are for attended monthly Emergency career Enrefighters from fire departments Management Directors meetings held at tbroughout Massachusetts.Team members MEMA Region 1 Headquarters in Tewksbury are certified as hazard materials technicians after completing a 160-hour training ® The Board of Health has developed plans course.Team members complete a mini- to initiate and staff Emergency Dispensing mum of 80 hours recurrent training anau- Sites (EDS) in Watertown.In order to ally. The Town's current hazardous facilitate activating these sites,a special materials plan calls for the response of the medical equipment trailer was purchased Massachusetts HazMat Regional Response to carry supplies needed to stock these Team when circumstances dictate.. sites. Although the designated members of ®National Incident Management System . Watertown's LEPC do not often convene for- training was continued and completed by mally,the members nonetheless meet regu- required departments,in compliance larly as part of the Town Manager's staff, with the NIMS Program. They work together at incidents when and as necessary,and communicate with one another as necessary. E33 Community �_ t. nt and Planning -`5.=—•=oaf -.- Community ® 1/e ®Pt�tea� Board of Directors`o assacl usetts Tree location for the Towns recycling cCnter. _ =N= b Wardens and. `xi?seisi Thus issue has taken on greater impor_ �i Planning Division �.� � The Department of Community Massachusetts.Association of Planning tance recently and efforts have incre:L,4ed Development&Planning was created Directors, the Mystic River Watershed to resolve this long standing issue.Staff is through a vote of the Town Council in Municipal Subcommittee,member of the actively pursuing locations. regional HOME consortium,and we also August 1982.The Department provides a attend MPO meetings to promote ° GIS website•Staff has developed a web_ formal relationship acid coordination Watertown's efforts to have TIP projects page for a variety of geographic infornta- between several boards, commissions and funded tion from various departments.This will committees such as the Planning Board, be a valuable resource.for both the pub- Zoning Board of Appeals,Historical and A old Police Station:Staff is awaiting the he and other departments. Staff has Conservation Commissions,Historic District on call architect service to undertake an already provided a variety of reaps to Commission,Housing Partnership, the analysis of both the Town Hall and Old other departments and helped present Facilities Inspection and Zoning Police Station spaces and Town Hall important information. Enforcement Divisions,and the Planning departmental steeds.This will then allow and Community Development Office.Each us to proceed with the best utilization of Planning Board entity is accorded professional and support both buildings. The Planning Board is the Special Permit services by Department employees.The aim o C®unity path Project:Staff has Granting Authority (SPCA) for Special of integrating these related agencies is to Permit (SP) and Special Permit with Site improve communication and coordination worked with development projects that come before the Town,as well as capital Plan Review (SP/SR)petitions within the and to provide services more efficiently to Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSCD) as the community. opportunities, to begin implementation of the path concept. The first portion to be well as certain by right', development pro- A summary report of the Department's contributed by a developer was a result of posals subject to Site Plan Review in addi- major accomplishments for the year 2011 the redevelopment of the Ilaartz Mason tional zoning districts.The Planning Board is as follows: site, also reviews and mares recommendations on petitions for which the.Zoning Board of a Staff Changes: s Former Branch Library Reuse Appeals is the Special Permit Granting —New Senior planner,Gideon Schreiber Advisory Committee:The Committee Authority.The Planning Board also reviews —New Zoning Enforcement Officer, has recommended a bidder for the for- proposed amendments to the'Watertown Mire Mena, mer East Branch Library,and they are Zoning Ordinance (WZO) and makes rec- -New Electrical Inspector,David Farrar currently evaluating the building.It is ommendations to the Town Council. The ° Economic Development Study:A hoped that a lease can be entered into Planning Board was also an active partici- major achievement for the Town,in terms quickly and we can then again focus on pant in the development of the Town-wide of creating a long range planning docu- the former North Branch. Economic Development Study that was ment that addresses town wide issues. ° Charles diver Park Improvements completed mid-year: The Department utilized a grant,obtained (Charles River Road):This public/pri- During 2011,the Planning Board reviewed through Congressman Markey's Office, to vate planning partnership between the numerous residential and commercial perform an economic development study Solomon Fund,the Town of Watertown, development projects,The Planning Board for Watertown,which was adopted by the the DCR, and others has resulted in a reviewed a total of six petitions within the Council this past year.We are now imple- complete set of plans and granting of Pleasant Street Corridor District (PSGD),of menting the strategies,including meeting necessary permits for the restoration of a which they decided five of those requests. regularly with a regional economic devel- riverfront park in Watertown.The project opment professional group and pursuing only awaits funding for construction, and The Planning Board reviewed and made the Comprehensive Plan. we have begun efforts to phase the prof- recommendations to the Zoning Board of Regional Efforts:Staff serves as a mein- ect in hopes to gain funding for a portion Appeals on a total of twenty-eight petitions ber of the MAPC (Massachusetts of the project. of which five were for Special Permits (including SP/SR),twelve were for - Association of Planning Directors) Inner a Recycling Center:Bath rule Town Variances,and ten were for Special Permit Core Committee,MAPC legislative corn- Council and Conservation Commission Findings.The PIanning Board also reviewed mittee,as representative to the MBTA have asked staff to assist in finding a new and made recommendations for four Advisory Board,President of Executive 84 Amendment requests,two Appeals to the Town Council on December G, 2011.The developments on Pleasant Street (140 Zoning Enforcement Officer's determine amendment specified that assisted living Pleasant St and 270 Pleasant St.), that wil.1 tion, and one petition for a plan modifica- would be allowed by Special Permit with yield 20 affordable units.The Partnership tion. Site Plan review in die high-density residen- also was involved in the ongoing renegotia- j fiat zones and also within the business bons of an Affordable HousingAgreement ZBA ase# Jan-Dec 1-01 zones as part of a mixed-use development, for Bell Tower Place, g Zi3A 2011-01 to ZBA2011-28 One Planting Board member, G.Jack Zollo, `The Partnership is comprised of Fred PB Case# PB 2011-01 to passed away. He was an active volunteer Reynolds (chair),Thomas Wade,Torey PB2011-06 within the community,contributing in Dean,David Leon,Alex 1 iazos,Judge Paul Staff Reports 33 countless ways and he will be greatly Menton,and Anita Shishmanian (appointed missed, Current Planning Board members in 2011). Staff support is provided by Updated Staff Reports 3 include its Chairman,John B.Hawes,and Danielle Evans,AICP,Senior Planner. PB Reports 27 members,Linda Tuttle-Barletta,Jeffrey W. `1'®'IAL REPORT'S 63 Brown,Fergal Brennock,and deal Corbett. Bicycle and Pedestrian An important development milestone was The Planning Board staff consists of Steve Committee reached this year with the first development Magoon,Community Development& The Bike-Ped Committee works to promote proposals made and approved since the Planning Director,Danielle Evans,MCP, non-motorized transportation in Watertown. 2008 adoption of the PSCD.Projects of note Senior Planner, Gideon Schreiber,AICP, They actively encourage citizens to bike and include the Russo's Market proposal to Senior Planner and Ingrid Marchesano, to walk because those modes are cleaner, allow substantial expansion to support the Clerk to the Planning Board. Healthier and can be more business- retail and wholesale operation of the busi- friendly. The work is important because ness,as well as an expansion of the out- Watertown Housing such communities tend to be more livable door•market area and the parking lot.Vie �'�6'1s59�C 69�3 d ���� than communities that neglect transporta- long-vacant Aetna Mills site was purchased Program Lion alternatives. The Committee works and the Planning Board approved a Special toward snaking Watertown a place without Permit to allow the renovation of the build- The Watertown Housing Partnership over barriers to ivalldng and biking,where resi- sees housing policy and programs,the dents can find facilities for their bikes as trig and parking lot that served the former Affordable Housing Fund as well as the Boston Scientific property, a easily as they can for their cars,They con- Town's inclusionaiy zoning provisions of time to work to expanded commuting and The Planning Board approved a 164 resi- the Affordable Housing Requirements of recreational padis for walkers and cyclists, dential unit apartment complex at the for- Section 5.07 of the WZO.The Partnership' connecting Watertown to neighboring met•Haartz Mason site.In 2011 a petition also oversees the adiuinistration of the towns,allowing a reduced dependence on was submitted fora 222 unit residential HOME program,which brings federal dot automobiles, project on for the former Raytheon parking lars into Watertown to expand affordable lot site along Waltham Street(including housing opportunities. In 2011,after many years of advocacy work Walker Pond) and its review has extended on the part of the Bike-Ped Committee, into 2012.In addition,a rock climbing gym One HOME program project,The Belmont Phase I of the DCR Watertown Greenway Central hock--was approved at the cor- Street Apartments,was completed in 2011 was completed.An additional section of the ner of Acton Street and Rosedale Road. by ns d s Community Housing,Inc.,the Watertown Community Path was planned as Tow ' desigignated Community Housing part of the 2011 approval of the residential The Planning Board reviewed and approved Development OrgaWzation (CHDO).The development 1 the former the Mason an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Town allocated 5%of its HOME funds to site after an inquiry was made about the poten- support CHDO operating expenses.The tial for the development of an assisted living WHP also voted to commit over$500,000 The Committee reviews and provides com- facility within Watertown. Planning staff in HOME funds for the acquisition and ments on development proposals through reviewed the Ordinance and found that this rehabilitation of 25 affordable housing units Chair,Steven Engler,who sits on the Site particular use would fit well as part of at St.Joseph Hall. Plan Review Committee.In 2011,DCDP mixed-use development, Subsequently,the The Partnership was active in the negotia- Staff strengthened its support to the Bike- Department drafted language to add the use slots of the Affordable Housing Agreements Ped Comnttee by providing increased Staff to the Ordinance and it was approved by support, for two approved multifamily residential 85 E i I i Zoning ®ice The Office has also designed and made Watertown.Zoning Ordinance (11iZ,0) publicly accessible via the Town's web- The petitions included:Five (5) Purpose site,a new Consolidated Application Special Permit Applications;ten (10) The priority of the Zoning Office is the Form and sir (6) new informational Special Permit Finding Applications; enforcement of the Town's Zoning brochures and hand-outs,which twelve (12) Variance Applications Ordinance, ensuring compliance with Town include: (including one Telecommunications regulations,so to promote and maintain a Act),four (4) Amendments, two (2) safe and desirable laving and work environ- ® Zoning Enforcement(What Lions, Appeals to the Zoning Enforcement ment for the Town of Watertown co Residential-Driveway Regulations, Officers' determination and one(1) pity. The Office is comm Zoning itted to Sign Regulations, Modification.Total fees collected for V2 Story Definition, administering fair and unbiased resolve of 9 Accessory Structures/Buildings, all Petitions: $22,112,an increase of code violations,provide public information a Swimming Pool Regulations. .51/compared to the total fees Gol- and assist the general public with meeting lected in 2010 ($11,360). their residential and business goals, coordi- 2). Provide technical expertise by support- petitions before the Board are gener- nate and review development proposals for inc,g the Town Council and its variousall for residential properties involving conformance with the Town's Zoning Boards,Commissions,and Committees Ordinance,and serve as staff to the Zoning with reports and recommendations for building additions and upgrades. However,a few projects that were of Board of Appeals. consideration at public hearing.In interest are listed below: addition to providing orientation and Performance Measures introduction to all new members 532-560 Pleasant Sweet—Michael The Zoning Office consists of two positions, regarding roles and responsibilities. A.Russo,President,A, Russo&Sons, the Clerk to the Zoning Board of Appeals lnc.A project which will expand the and the Zoning Enforcement Officer.The Harry a dforVlach2s served as Chairman of retail,warehouse and outdoor display Town of Watertown's Budget established the the Board far 2010 through his retire- areas and construct a new loading ment on April 27,2011 after serving following performance goals and measures the board for 14 years.Melissa M. dock at 560 Pleasant Street and further which are applicable to the Zoning Office. Santucci served as Clerk for 2010 create a new parking lot at 532 through April 2011.A nomination for Pleasant Street was approved by the Chair and Clerk in May 2011 voted Ms. Board on October 26,2011. 1) To improve community access vi Santucci to Chairman and Deborah 452,480, 525, 541 )Pleasant Department information by providing Elliott to Clerk.Both will.serve the Street, 5 Bridge Street& 76 essential Department information and remainder of the 2011 through Stanley Avenue—Farley White Aetna add new content to the website fora September 2012.Ms.Santucci married Mills,Inc,—Aetna Mills Realty pur- more friendly interface;in addition to in September and is now known as chased the large historic,riverfront continuously maintaining and updating Melissa Santucci Rozzi.Suneeth P.John building in 2005 from Boston the website with meeting notices, agen- and David Ferris,both Alternate Scientific. The property has been das, applications,etc. Members became Full Members in vacant since then.The owners con- A new Zoning enforcement Officer was May 2011. Christopher H.Heep was structing improvements to the property employed by the Town,on Mauch 21, appointed an Alternate Member in for new tenants and are constructing a 2011. Since March,2011,the Zoning June 2011.Tile Board has two mem- modern architectural element to the Office has combined the Zoning Board ber vacancies; one frill and one alter- entryway which highlights the entrance of Appeals and Zoning Enforcement hate.Support Staff includes Louise to the building.The owners are also webpages to consolidate the anforma- Civetti, Clerk to the Board and Michael improving the parking lot across Lion and provide for an easier,user Mena,Zoning Enforcement Officer Pleasant Street to the north. friendly interface.The Zoning Office Hired in March 2011. has continuously provided all meeting 99-101 Coznznon Street—Ahrnad During 2011,the Zoning Board of Yasin, Owner of Kareem Culinary.Mr nofices, agendas,and reports on the Appeals heard and acted on twenty- Yasin purchased the building at 95-101 Zoning website in accordance with eight(28)petitions in accordance with Common Street in 2004 and appeared State and Local statutory requirements. the provisions of M.G.L, c. 40A and the before the board to change a portion 86 4 s of the buildings'use to a part-time sist of illegal residential units,unpernitted Certificates of Inspection 70 catering company.Since that time,Mr. driveway expansions,and signage.All Code Trench Permits 41 Yasin petitioned the board this past Enforcement Cases are being entered into Complaints Investigated .30 Year to allow a weekend-only 16-seat the new GEO TMS permit software for bet- restaurant.He withdrew his petition ter tracking and document recordation.The Building Fees Collected 925,904 amongst opposition from the board Zoning Office continues to review the GEO electrical fees Collected 96,053 and neighbors.lie recently re-applied TMS perinit software for improvements to for the same restaurant use,stating he better tacit compliance timelines and Plumbing Fees Collected 43,527 has gained the support of the neigh- fines/fees. Total 1,065,484 borhood.The opposing views state a CASE TYPE TOTAL CORUCTED neighborhood presence that could be Total Estimated Cost a walking tribute to the community vs. Illegal of Construction: $61,500,28I an odor producing and traffic drawing Residential Units 12 $ (66%) Residential 37,334,244 restaurant in a residential zoning dis- Parking trict without any dedicated parking. (Residential) 10 6 (60%) Commercial 24,166,037 3} Improve the permit process by imple- Driveways 7 4 (57%) New Residential: menting the Town's GEO TMS permit Signage 6 4 (60%) (1) Single-family residence software and process all permits in a Vegetation/ (3) Two-family residences timely and efficient manner (within 14 Overgrowth 6 6 000%) (3) Multi-fanily residence (214 units) days). Work w/o Raze: The Zoning Office is responsible for Permits 5 3 (60%) (7) Residential reviewing all development and building TOTAL 46 31 (67%) (3) Non-residential permits to ensure conformance with (8) Garage the Town's Zoning Ordinance and/or )Public Outreach a identifying the appropriate A substantial outreach program and partner- Inspector of Wires permit/relief process to obtain such ship with the community is the most effective permits Issued 713 permits.The Zoning Office has tool as a proactive approach to Code Inspections/Reinspections 502 reviewed 813 Building Permits.In the Enforcement. `Ana ounce ofpreuenationa is course of the year,the Zoning Officer worth a pound of eum."with tlis in mind, Inspections for Occupancy Permits 70 also reviewed 35 Sign applications tine Zoning Office mailed approximately 400- Complaints Investigated 10 compared to 42 Sign applications in courtesy notices to all business addresses Fire Investigations 4 2010,a decrease of 8.5%.There were within its commercial zoning districts to Electrical Layouts for Town and 28 driveway extensions and/or new inform the business community of the Contractors 5 driveway approvals (a 43%increase Town's sign regulations and permit require- from 2010) and the Zoning Officer ments. I'he Zoning Office also met with the Electrical Violation Letters 5 attended 10 Zoning Board of Appeals Concerned Citizens'Neighborhood Electrical Violations: meetings. Association and has reached out to the Residential 20 Watertown Chamber of Commerce to estab- Code Enforcement fish partnerships and dialog with the coin- Commercial 2 In addition to the above,the positron of the murnty and help demystify the permitting Meetings Zoning Enforcement Officer is charged with process and inform tine public on the impor- Consultations&information with enforcing code violations in the community. tance of obtaining development permits. Town Residents 15 The Code Enforcement Officer has issued Inspectional ivision N Star •6 three (3) "Stop Work Orders"and invest!- Electrical Inspectors 6 gated 46 complaints/violations, of which 31 Inspector of Buildings Street Tight outage and follow up 4 (67%),have been resolved to date and the Building permits Issued 813 remainders are actively working with the Fire Inspector 3 Occupancy Permits 70 Fire Alarm Inspections •2 Zoning Office to bring their property into . compliance.Zoning violations primary con- Sign Permits 41 Town Council 0 87 B Fees Collected $96,053 Conservation Commission yA Arlington Street/Sawins Pond-Mast Marylouise Pallotta McDermott,Chairman Hatzifiades submitted a NOI proposing Inspector of PlumbinW Gas landscaping and parking air the north side P � Charles C. Hering Number of Plumbing Permits Issued: Stan Sadkowski of the pond; Plumbing 536 Leo G.Martin iDealtry Pool,Pleasant Street—DGR Gas 434 Louis M.Taverna submtted a NOI to connect the pool's drain Patrick Fairbairn system from the Charles River to the Town's Inspections Made; Maria P Rose sewer main; Plumbing 715 Christopher J.Hayward, Conservation Agent Gas 527 192 Pleasant Street-Richard Cass sub- Pees Received from The Conservation Commission has one mitted a NOI to remove an above ground Plumbing/Gas Permits: $43,527 vacancy.Stan Sadkowsld submitted his res- storage tank and related structure and to ignation, conduct limited soil samplings by installing Suminary:The number of permits issued The Conservation Commission received 5-12 soil borings; this fiscal year was approximately the-saute as the last year, but the total fees collected nine Notice of Intents (NOS) requiring Bridge Street- 13b6 Technologies sub- review under the Towns Wetlands mitted a NOI for site improvements which increased approximately 10% above the ordinance and the Commonwealth's previous year. The total construction cost included new loading dock and ramp,trash increase from the previous year was 9%. Wetland Protection Act for the following compactor and pad and bulk storage tanks projects: and pad and relocation of pathways.The CC The adoption of the"Stretch Code"in July Order of Conditions were issued for: requested that the applicant relocate its increased the paperwork within the office proposed addition from the riverfront to due to the documentation required by the 480 Pleasant Street—Farley White Aetna the west side of the building.The applicant contractor and the review process required Mills,LLC submitted a NOI for renovations complied, with the application procedure. to 480 Pleasant Street,an industrial build- ing conversion to office use; Waltham Street Apartments-VP East We continue to instill into homeowners that Acquisitions,LLC submitted a NOI for the we are here to assure them they receive development of two five-story and one four- quality work by qualified contractors and 270 Pleasant Street-Cresset story apartment building containing 222. that work meets all standards set forth by Development LLC submitted a NOI for the apartments and 372 associated parking die State Regulations.In conjunction,con- adjacent to Walker Pond. The item was tractors are pleased to show the horn- proposed construction of a complex con- continued until after review by other Town owner that the Town has in fact inspected silting of a new 139-unit,four story apart- commissions. the work and meets with Inspectional ment building and amix-use 35-unit residential/retail structure adjacent to the Services standards. This in turn puts the Charles River Ongoing Projects' homeowner within his "comfort zone" Filippello Park--The Conservation when it comes time to compensate the con- __ _ --_____ - Commission continues to advocate the relo- tractor for services rendered. LL cation of the recycling center out of The department's goal is to continue to Filippello Park to an appropriate non-park improve in providing"customer friendly _ location service"and maintain Public Safety with the t Whitney Hill -The Conservation Town. �- Commission continues its efforts to seek a As we all know,the economic atmosphere . - fully protected Open Space designation �,�r-:,":' S£�_= is less than ideal and we feel it is important i r under the Conservation Commission's over- ;:r Y== to try to work with not only homeowners � � �� --. �;_ sight from the Town Council. but also with contractors to assist in resole- GSA..—The Conservation Commission con- ing"challenges" that may arise during any ,. . . s ,r Y T x--A-^ LL' Unues to monitor advances of the clean-up construction phase and maintain open lines - of the GSA site before this federally owned of communications. Former.smokestack at 270 Pleasant Street property is conveyed to the proposed far demolition and removal under Ken Thompson,Inspector of Buildings the proposed development plan Commonwealth's jurisdiction.Anne Marie Desmarais,principal of Environmental ss Insight and a toxicology expert,is retained expired in 9/2011 and the developer 21 Longfellow Road to provide ongoing technical guidance and demolished the property To dem.olis{a an existing one cargarage advice throughout the investigative and fea- to be replaced with an addition to the sibility phases of die remedial process.In 185 Sumer Street existing borne. January and December 2011,file CC sub Demolish a wood two far do y 1840's ver- Not Preferably Preserved, nutted letters of comment in response to macular structure to be replaced bl}a the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study duplex.-4 Torn B exists on file,pending 49 Mcleady Avenue presented by MACTEC and the OS Army listing in the Historic lnventoq To dencolish a 2-car garage. Corps of Engineers (ACOE). The Preferably preserved.A twelve-month delay Not Preferably Preserved. Commission)vM continue to educate the imposed in 2010 to allow preservation 44 Grenville Road community and comment on the progress options to be considered expired in To demolish a single family structure to Of the ACOE until the site is cleaned and 3/2011. The developer demolished the be replaced with a new single family restored to its original conditions, property' structure. 175 North Beacon Street Not Preferably Preserved. Historical Commission The demolition of an existingparking David J.Russo,Jr,Chairperson facilities gar age for landscape area. 265-267 Palfrey Street Marilynne I Roach Not Preferably Preserved. To demolish an existing 2 facnir?to be J. B.Jones replaced by a new 2 fami y structure. Donald S.Berg 118, 120 Px 138 Pleasant Street Preferably Preserved.No demolition delay Susan Steele To demolish an auto bode shop and was imposed, Thomas Malone a dated.rnulti fancily residential 80 Walnut Street Elizabeth H.Loukas building aril build a 44-unit 4storja residential structure. To demolish an existing single farraily res- Christopluer J,Hayward,Preservation Agent Not Preferably Preserved. itruce to be replaced with a 2 family The Historic Commission reviewed building Not Preferably demolitions permits for properties of 50 26 Forest Street Nat Preferably Preser��ed. years and older,in accordance to the by demolish i two farrcil)1 to be replaced 33 Mount Auburn Watertown Demolition DelayOrdinance. No a two family. Not Preferably Preserved. vacated corrancercialgarage to be During 2011, 17 Watertown structures over replaced by opera space in the shot 50 years old were proposed for demolition, 76 Robbins Road teryn andfor future development in The Historical Commission received 20 sep- To demolish a.one-cargarage to be the long terra. arate filings, 16 public hearings were con- replaced with a two car garage, Not Preferably Presented, ducted. Upon review,die Historical Not Preferably Preserved CoCommission found are of the public hear- 1a Taylor Street properties to preferably preserved 112 Orchard Street—Victory Meld To dencolish a Single Family structure. status,no demolition delays were imposed. To derarolish concrete stands and miscel- Not to be replaced. Four properties were condemned by the laneous storage buildings to be replaced Not Preferably Preserved bya Building Department. Ttvo demolition csurfaceplayingsurface. 270 Pleasant Street delays imposed in 2010 expired in 2011, Not Preferably Preserved To demolish three buildings to be no preservation options were found and the 151 Worcester Street replaced by an apartment complex. properties were demolished. To demolish an existing one car detached Not Preferably Preserved, 5-10 Pearl Street garage for a rear addition and shed h 1844 Greek Revival, property .installation. Lot 21 Summer Street garage Demolish in the is 1 Watertown Historic averrtor� Not Preferably Preserved. To demolish a garage for a 2 family development. and at MHC 70 Chapman Street Not Preferably Preserved, Preferably Preserved.A six month demoli- To demolish an existing one car detached -tioii delay was reviewed in February and an garage for yard space. 7 Acton Street additional 6 months was imposed to allow a Not Preferably Preserved. To dencolish a brick connnercial presentaflon option to be considered.It building to be replaced b);a 16,000sq. s� t Y steel building. Historic Resources Award Historic Plaque]Program -The Not Preferably Preserved. MountAuburn Cemetery Commission continued the Watertown For the conservation/preservation of 2.5 Historic Plaque Program.For$65 a prop- 43 Bigelow Ave. rare decorative cast iron fences surround- erty owner can purchase a 9"x 11"oval To demolish a single fancily foa• ing family lots and the public education plaque,identifying the age,original owner, a playground component of this art form, and the architect/builder of their property Not Preferably Preserved for display.The Commission researches and Community Spirit Award verifies the property information,During Invitation to Comment/Section 106 Lauren Iligginson, Tiffany Olivier Review-The Commiission reviewed two 2011,42 plaques were purchased.To date, Kadiff,Pam Pinsky 124 historic plaques have been purchased. Invitation to Comment requests far pro- For mounting an exhibit regarding the __— posed projects under the Section 106 ' development of the Arsenal Mal[,An irhitia- Review—a telecommunication project at five of the Arsenal Mall marketing depart- and - 805 Mt.Auburn Street a federally ment,the exhibit included a wallung tour 1�k'--,L�t}6tt" x funded rehabilitation/preservation project `"�€` 7?ont u�' '�' and four display cases of artifacts and inter- at 4 Rosary Place, pretive materials. 2011 Preservation Awards -The Architectural Preservation Award Ttil4ri� ft tfttic�r�eal _ '" Commission held its 11th Annual tYloiantAubata7a Village, ti �' '�`�'°'1 Preservation Night and Awards Program at "` BrianBadrigian, developer the Commander's Mansion in May.The For the restoration,preservation and reuse 2011 Watertown Preservation Awards were of the former First Baptist Church into pre- awarded for preservation efforts to the fol- mium residential condominiums. Barns and Accessory Buildings lowing projects and individuals: Citizenship Award Inventory—the Commission continues Architectural Preservation Award David Smith and Bob Erickson collecting data on barns and accessory 41 Otis Street, For organizing a Civil War Sesquiceptennial buildings throughout Watertown to develop lance and Doris Coe, owners at Ridgelawn Cemetery,honoring Watertown a comprehensive historic survey of For the restoration and preservation of 41 Lieutenant George Eaton Priest,Civil War Watertown's barns and accessory properties. Otis Street,a single-family home, veteran, organizer of the quartermaster 'Watertown'Then &Now—The Richard Mastrangelo Award corps, business man and Library Trustee. Commission continues to provide the Kay ffiestcott,Referencelibrailan Historical Resources Watertown TAB with.photograplis and back- For her efforts maintaining historical docu- Preservation Award ground historic information for the ongoing meats,and providing assistance,informa Judith&Carl Salzman article that features a present day tion,and retrieval of resource materials For her dedication in tie protection and Watertown location juxtaposed to a photo- regarding the history of Watertown. preservation of a Town-owned American graph from the past. Environmental Preservation Award Elm at 59 Garfield, one of only four elms in Historic Landmark—The Town Council Tu,fps Health Plan Employees Watertown. designated 77 Riverside Street as the first For their volunteer efforts to clean and -=- `< w town landmark property under the newly maintain the Arlington Street Cemetery.The , adopted Historic Landmark Ordinance. effort included litter pick-up,landscape, Owned by Mark and Ernesta Kramkiewicz, and painting the wrought iron fence. "= Y:. - - 77 Riverside is a Federal style house built circa 1806 with a high degree of architec- citzenshi Award l? tural integrity,and the fourth oldest house Ana Torres,Eric Li,Kristin Feierabend, 1.i -, _ ` Mi and Jesse Steadman,gratlitate students , in Watertown.Known as the George filer ' Bigelow House,it was the birth place of from the Tiffs Univeasity Urban George Tyler Bigelow, a Justice on the Planning program y- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from For their consulting services investigating the preservation,and reuse of the Shick' Mt, Auburn,Village, interior,2oii 1844 and Chief justice from 1860-1867, an 1852 Itatianate built in 1852 Architectural Preservation Award The designation will provide protection Pro per�',and its potential econonuc development from demotion and will ensure the preser- . implications to the Grove Street corridor. vation of this important historic place. The 90 Landmark Designation was initiated by the and innovation in 20th Century educational During the year, 122 trees were planted, owners and die Landmark Designation design deserving of National Registered Street trees accounted for the majority of i Report was completed by Daiid Russo, Status. the tree plantings although trees were Chair of the Historical Commission, planted in residents'front yards when a Historic Signage—the HC has success- suitable Iocation could not be found on the Schick Property, Grove Street frilly pursued grants to replace some stolen street. Continuing with the policy adopted -preservation/Econolnic Development bronze historic markers.In addition,Tufts in 2001 to diversify street tree plantings, Study—Initiated by the Historical Health Plan awarded a grant to fund a sign different odes were planted.The trees Commission and in collaboration with the to be designed by'the HC for the Arlington planted this year along the streets of Watertown Community Development Street Cemetery. Watertown were:Honeylocust,Hornbeam, Department,a study was conducted by Tufts Department, Graduate Planning Program Tufts stu The HC continues to collaborate with the Red maple,Chanticleer pear, Ginko,White dents (Anna Torres,Jesse Steadman,KristinHistorical Society-of Watertown,they joined oak,Pin oak,Patriot elm,I(wanzati cher- Feierabend,ZW 'Eric"Li) during the 2011 efforts to provide and cover an illforma- rids,Snowgoose cherries,Dogwoods,Crab Spring semester:The studied the economic tional booth on historical issues at the Faire apples,and Japanese Tree Lilacs.Following in the Square. best management practice, trees planted development potential of tile historic preservation of the Schick Property,an under power lines were restricted to those Italianate style historic built in 1860,on Watertown Historic District that will not mature over 30 feet tall. Grove Street.The property located at 183- Commission During 2011 a total of 116 street trees were 185-Grove Street is presently owned by Mt. Harvey Steiner,Chairman removed due to safety reasons. Auburn Cemetery.A thorough analysis from Amleto"Mel"Martocch is research of source documents, site visits, Linda Sternberg Watertown held two Arbor Day events in interviews and community visioning work- John Hecker 2011.Both events took place on the official shops culminated in a final report entitled Robert Childs Arbor Day,Friday April 29th.The first event Space vs.Place—Economic Vitality and Kenneth Sheytanian was coordinated through the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Meet at Grove Street Carolyn Faniighetti Arborist Association.They have a program presented before the Historical Howard Miller called"Arbor Day of Service".This pro- Commission. The student author-Jeonsul- Christopher J. Hayward,Preservation Agent gram asks their Association's members to Wits were presented the 2011 Citizenship give back to the communities they work in Tlie Historic District Conunission (HDC) with free tree related efforts. Award from the Historical Commission far has one vacancy,Howard Miller submitted their efforts. Y Y MAA member Hartne Gre mont offered to his resigalation. 1Perldns School—the HC wrote a letter of prune some quickly growing Norway support to Massachusetts Historical The historic District Commission Office maples that had started to.negatively effect Commission of behalf of Perkins School for received 12 applications for Certificates for the growth of some recently planted projects within the Historic the Blind in its application seeking tax proposed P l Yoshhto cherry trees.The wont was done in District.The UDC issued 7 Certificates of Saltonstall park and abutting neighbors credits for the renovation and restoration of Appropriateness,5 Certificates o€Non- were alerted to the project by post cards the Lower School building, one of the origi- Applicability, that were hand delivered by the Tree nal campus structures designed by R. Warden.The pPect was most appreciated reciated Clipston Sturgis.Built in the English free Warden by all. project Collegiate Gothic style in 1912, the building is part of the Town's Historic Inventory. Christopher J.Hayward,MCA Tree Warden The second part of Watertoiigi's Arbor Day 4 Rosary PIace—the HC wrote a letter to celebration was a tree planting and seedling the US Department of the Interior support- With an active Tree Warden under give away to a local Cup Scout pack.A ing the efforts by Watertown Community Massachusetts General Lahr Chapter 87, a Honeylocust was planted in Howe Park and Housing in obtaining tax credits for its pro- tree division under the Department of 100 Kousa Dogwood seedlings were given posed historic preservation efforts at 4 Public Works,an appropriate annual to the Cub Scouts,their families and anyone .Rosary Place. The property was designed by budget for conimututy forestry programs else that came for the celebration. Edward P. Graham,a.noted architect of and an official Arbor Day observance and a proclamation,Watertown continued to On January 12,2011,Christopher Hayward, Roman Catholic building in the qualify for Tree City USA designation, twenty Watertown's Tree Warden,was elected Ares- Boston area. 4 Rosary Place is a Watertown consecutive years and runni ident of the Massachusetts Tree Warden's ng. example of Edwardian style architecture and Foresters.Association (MTWFA). The 91 were removed in Worcester and the num- I s Y her will grow.'Itvo informational presenta- yT3v t alr == tio3ts were given in Watertown by the Tree ' z W uden as part of his'free and Shrub »- ' � l�l tlrnng Workshop through the Watertown t ' I 4 p Adult Education TSro rang.The goal of these i b a. presentations was to educate the public about the beetle so that they can be on the ` watch for it.It had not been discovered in - ---- t� 6 4� Watertown in 2011 but informational pre- �1 L Y,g�. ��7 �._6_. ` sensations iviIl continue until it is known _ that the threat to our urban forest has been - Commander's Mansion removed. The repE Volunteers prune Town trees,Arbor Day 2071 ram• s '� wee. MAC aare n NY, kill- Erns 2}f Asian t_onghorned Beetle �, and to t Halloween Theme Wedding Commander's Mansion oil = ;= - The Commander's Mansion was nominated i� r_ It was with great pride that the a again as Boston's Best Venue;this year we Commanders Mansion was mentioned _ ma == _ came in second;we tools Wiest place in when the Chanda Ouk and Matthew Wolf 201a ! wedding was written up in the New York We T=' ' 2011 was the year of Chemed weddings. Times. Mr.Wolf is the son of Mr. Mark L. cu! k" From Hipster to Steampunk;Haunted to Wolf;chief judge of United States District Ivil Wi Traditional• q ue each had its own uTa per- Court in Massachusetts. � thr socal touch. thr Tree Warden Christopher Hayward with newly - planted Honeylocust, Howe Park—April 2011 Tile Commander's Mansion hosted 46 wed- dings; 13 social events;49 corporate = ' events;two town comps and two in-house ,_` In August 2008, the Asian I.onghorned bee- — tie was discovered in Worcester,MA and in events (wedding faire). July 2010 the beetle was found in Boston in =� the Faulkner Hospital. This inva- sive 6 trees at pest has no known predators in North ' ��ry America and if left atone,it would decimate the maple forests of the northeastern United States.The six trees in Boston were removed and a 1.5 mile radius quarantined Dancing in the Tent area was set around the location of those infested trees. Over 25,000 infested trees 92 I At the beginning of the year Rae Grassia The 7th annual Commander's Mansion wed- took the lead with assisted help from a few ding faire is set for the first weekend in = volunteers and tackled the long over-due March. The vendor list has increased as project of re-upholstering 1.04 chairs. word got out that this is a successful forum to meet qualified potential brides and r Unformnatel j!the Commander's Mansion ... i grooms. E was among a few of the vandalized build- ings around town this past year were the We continue to promote the Commander's Copper downspouts had been damaged and Mansion through online advertising such as the majority stolen.At this time we are THE KNOT and BOSTON MAGAZINE WED- looking into bids to replace the down- DINGS;FACEBOOK and TWITTER. The staff spouts, also attends networkhig events to stay up on i the latest trends. With the assist of DPW a few of the exterior light fixtures were repaired due to the dam- Party Plus by Taylor,Rental in Haverhill has Supermoon ion aged caused by the vandals. purchased a new tent for the Commander's Mansion's use and will honor the 2011 tent The majority of our corporate events are - _ rates for the 2012 season. repeat business.This past year we hosted a The Commander's Mansion continues to weep long computer expo for a client and - strengthen its relationships within the coin- are in talks with the same organization for "j munity;clients and vendors.We are looking another multiple day expo come July. ' forward to another successful season in 2012, In December a few students from the Emerson film department recited out the house for a film scene.As luck would have r it their fog machine setoff the fire alarms - and the Watertown Fire Department came to the"scene"! Our team consists of Tammy McKenna facil- ity manager;Rae Crrassia assistant facility ?;- manager and Charlene McGann our events -= _ manager, _ We were sad to have Karl Neugebauer our custodian bid;farewell and take a position with the Town's Department of Public Works. Currently we are lntertiewing for the position and hope to have it filled within the next couple of months. 93 The titer _= = _ fic Schools F Aw - The various sections of this report were Academically -4.0w. Hzgli School has full college preparatory education to our written by the Principals,Curriculum maintained its-�miig achevement students while also offering a variety of Coordinators, and Central Office for all students,'While offering a robust mix alternatives for students who do not plan o. Administrators.This report was submitted of challenging course work,including attending four-year colleges, Rising enroll- to the Town in February 2012 numerous AP and Virtual Hight School pro- ment and budget challenges complicate thi: grams,we have also increased supports for challenge.For the 2011 school year, we The Schools struggling learners.Last year,we intro- were able to maintain all academic pro- duced two new programs for special educa- gramming and services,as budget cuts Watertown Hight Schooltion students:support for overage students were made at the administrative level. Watertown High School completed its and an expanded Integrated Support Without an increase in resources, 162nd year of operation in 2010-2011. Program for students with a variety of social Watertown High School will be unable to The year culminated with 161 students cel- and emotional needs. This new program- sustain growing enrollments and its contin- ebrating their graduation on June 3,2011 ming allows us to serve a broader range of ued breadth of programming. in the Watertown High School gymnasium. youth,making Watertown High a more fully Outgoing Superintendent Dr.Ann Koufman- inclusive community school. Beyond sustaining our etheprogr this idng, our Frederick and Headmaster Steven Watson challenge is pulling together this wide presided over a ceremony that honored the our students have consistently outper- range of learning experiences into a cohe- accomplishments of the graduates, as well formed state averages for both passing and sive educational experience, one that Are- as the positive influence of their teachers, proficiency in the Massachusetts pares therm for today's higher education past and present.Three speakers repre- Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), and rapidly changing economic and profes sented the student body:Valedictorian while continuing in recent years to see sional climates.Planned for the 2012 Mwaj Thapaliya,Salutatorian Tovia Siegel, modest rises in performance against that school year is a thorough examination and and Class President Anthony Fierimonte. benchmark. Our academic coordinators— statement of our school's core values and Chenthstry teacher Lynsey Kraemer was hon- Jennifer Montgomery for English,Dan Wulf learning expectations.This work will also ored as the Watertown High School Teacher for Mathematics,Vera Larkin for Science, help prepare us for our frill accreditation of the Year,and retiring guidance counselor Kraig Gustafson for Social Studies,Arlene review from the New England Associate of Linda Dudley was awarded the first-ever Shainker for Special Education,Rob Stergis Schools and Colleges,currently planned for Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award for English as a Second Language and 20M. for her tireless devotion to student well- Foreign Languages,Donna Ruseckas for Health and Physical Education and Barbara Beyond formal academic initiatives, being and success. Watertown High School is aware of the sib Gortych for Assessment and Guidance—all ec- Mr.Watson and Associate Headmaster serve as either 6-12 or K 12 coordinators, ess ry t work it school culture that g adult-, Annmarie Boudreau completed their first helping the high school better integrate its and p to nurture children into young adult, year of leadership at Watertown High work with that of the other schools in the and provide therm with a safe and engaging School amid significant change.Under their district.In particular,we continue to exam- culture that fosters investment in school leadership,and in partnership with Interim ine students'transition from middle to high and high academic achievement: Last year, Watertown Nigh held conversations with Superintendent Dr.Jean Fitzgerald and school,both in terms of academic readi- interim Assistant Superintendent Dart ness and choices around ninth-and tenth- faculty and staff regarding school climate Donovan,the school is renovating academic grade staffing and programming. Our and culture and began student welfare programming in response to changes in academic leadership team put two new training through the Olweus anti-bullying both 21st-century education and an expan- resources into place for the ninth grade to curriculum.Planning began for aninth- sion in the range of students we see aide this transition.Ninth-grade transition and tenth-grade advisory program to assist thorough special education.We are address- courses in both Science and English students with the transition to high school, ing changes in the ways students learn and (Foundations of Physics,and Foundations deliver anti-bullying curriculum,and foster what higher education and industry identify of Writing and Literature) were planned for student connectedness and leadership. as skills that students need. However,we do the 2012 school year in order to assist sm- Special thanks are owed to Wayside Youth so without losing sight of the traditional dents with the transition to the rigors of Coalition and the Grant to Reduce Alcohol academic skills, content, and dispositions high school academics. Abuse for helping plan and fund these irui- that remain essential parts of a comprehen- datives. sive high school education. Watertown High takes seriously our chal- lenge as a raid-sized high school to offer a Student culture also continues to be built at Watertown High thorough our athletic and 94 extracurricular programs.Watertown High connecting with parents and other ahem- data to find patterns,and searching for has maintained a strong athletic program, hers of the community. bias.Students are then creating projects including twenty-one varsity sports pro- [flat bring new meaning to the information grams that now face a more level competi- The administrative team of Principal J. at hand. This is done through a wide variety five playing field as the Middlesex League Kimo Carter and Assistant Principal Jason of hands-on activities,presentations,the transitions to two divisions, one for larger Del Porto is now in its seventh year at arts,and other showcasing opportunities. and one for other relatively smaller Watertown Middle School. Our curriculum schools.Foremost amongst the many coordinators—Toni Carlson (English),Dan Our very strong hi-school and after-school achievements of individual athletes and Wulf(Mathematics),Kraig Gustafson enrichment programs further add to the teams were another Division 2 state cham- (Social Studies),Vera Larkin (Science), development of our well-rounded students. pionship title for the field hockey team and Arlene Shainker (Special Educafion),Rob These classes allow students to explore new an Eastern Massachusetts victory for the Stergis (ESL and Foreign Language),Donna ideas and showcase their talents in many boys' basketball team. The school also con- Ruseckas (Health and P.E.),and Barbara different areas.This year we have even tinues to offer a variety of other exttacurric- Gortych (Guidance and Testing) —are more enrichment choices for seventh-and filar activities. Highlights included student working with administration to oversee cur- eighth-grade students.Students can take performance of the musical Guys aid Dolls riculum and instruction,provide for aca advanced art,band,orchestra, chorus, and another successful season for the demic transitions both to and from middle leadership,literature exploration,newspa- robotics team, the Ifwargs. school,and support our teachers to reach per,robotics,theatre production,and video every student at his or her level. production as electives. We are also Going forward,Watertown High School still expanding after-school opportunities with has substantial work to do in order to con- Our MCAS scares continue to arse in most the.ltelp of the district's Physical Education tinue to support increased achievement for areas for a seventh straight year.Though we Program {PEP) grant.We have a brand new T) Adequate Yearly Progress (Anti) s all students and to enhance a more positive were not able to completely s all fitness center and our interscholastic sports and nurturing school cliniate.We plan on standards, are as strong as ever. We also have many continuing and expanding initiatives involy- we continue to make substantial progress after=school clubs including,conirnuruty ing our advisory and student leadership recotoward all AYP goals.We have also received explorers,computer programming,and development programs as well as those in Elementary from the Department io cross-country running. anti-bull5ing and attendance improvements. �ementaty and Secondary Education as We also continue#o devote resources to one of 36 Title I schools in the We believe that part of our academic suc- our struggling continue tostude e while creatively Commonwealth whose Limited English cess can be attributed to three areas of our struggling even out accelerated learners. proficient students have made excellent . focus in the past seven years.First,we have School h progress in the MCAS and MEPA standard- spent much time,energy, and resources on Watertown High Schol has been a center 'W education and t far its comma- ized tests.With this distinction,we have reading,with the goal of making sure all of nity's youth and a source of pride for the received a significant gz ant for our English our students are proficient readers by the whole community for many years.Even in Language Learner(ELL)program and are time they enter high school.Reading is the these times of tremendous change and working to share our best practices with gateway subject for everyone,and it is very challenges,the school plates an continuing outer schools in the area, difficult for students to do well in high school and college in its finest traditions of strength and However,mastering basic mathematics and l bout a solid reading expanding to be an institution of excellence literacy skills as measured by the MCAS is background. We will c continue to teach reading to all middle school students until and transformation. not the be-all,end-all at Watertown Middle they reach proficient levels. School.We also focus on the important Watertown Middle School skills required to be a productive worker Second,we have worked to make our aca- Watertown Middle School remains commit- and a model citizen in the last century. Our demic support programs more accessible ted to challenging students with rigorous students are developing important inquiry, for our struggling students. Our academic curriculum and instruction,supporting all design,wellness,and study skills that will assistance,resource,and directed study students who are having difficulty in school, serve them well as they become adults. classes are still going strong,and they con- providing students with challenging and Whether it is through literature analysis,a tinue to be open to any student who is bav- engaging enrichment opportunities,pro- science lab,the study of a primary source, ing difficulty in school.Likewise,our moting a positive school climate that caters or online technology,students are learning school-wide binder system has significantly to the needs of the early adolescent,and to make sense of the information around us helped many students organize their time by asking the right questions,organizing and materials.We would especially like to 95 recognize our partners at Staples Print and and Lymphoma Society. Homerooms have additional student receiving services but Copy Center for providing standardized created Thanksgiving baskets for families in not enrolled in our school boxes of school supplies for all of our stti need, students are adopting fire hydrants o ELL students: 31 students (10.9 dents. Our after-school library learning lab over the winter,and many students are log- many different languages spoken in the continues to be an extremely successful ging far more community service hours homes option for students who need help on their than the 10 to 20 we expect every year. ® Low lncomc; 70 students receiving free homework. or reduced lunch (24%) Watertown Middle School is mal�ing a con- Finally,we have expanded our spectrum of certed effort to communicate with parents a Class size: Range of 15 (privately funded services to special education students. Our and reach out to the community.We are Pre-K) to 23 students with an average of inclusion,language-based,learning-sup- trying to make parents aware of upcoming 22 students per classroom port,integrated-support,and connections events in a number of ways:through auto- Administration programs give us a full range of special matic phone messages, our new The Cunniff School office is staffed b one education options that can accommodate "Watertown Splash"student newspaper,a Y full-time principal and one full-time secre- most disabilities. much more extensive website,and,most importantly, constant active communication tary, although the secretarial position is Staff,students,and parents are working staffed only during the school year.While parent volunteers co together to provide a much more positive p PY our school newslet- school culture for students.We are empha regarding their children.via phone or email by our faculty to parents ter once a month for inclusion in student sizing our mascot,the eagle,along with a Everyday we are striving to make Watertown backpacks,these news letters are now simple and concrete recipe for success":A Middle School a school that the town can being posted online.The addition of many Watertown Middle School Eagle SOAM be proud of,and it is a credit to the whole new links and general announcements to (Supporting others in Success, Ownership, Watertown community—staff,parents, sta- our website,a regularly mailed PTO news Achievement, Respect,and Service).We dents,and other community members--- letter and periodic announcement calls to are celebrating student success in a variety that we have made so much progress over our families using the iPass system are of ways,including a success token system the last few years. facilitating the Conniff's shift to a reduced where students can earn redeemable tokens need for paper copies, when a staff member finds them demon- Cunniff Elementary School Class-based Curriculum, Insfruction strating one of the SOARS attributes.This Cunniff School mission and Assessment year we are also focusing on bullying and The Conniff School provides a supportive In response to the district focus on anti- teasing education,particularly for students and challenging learning environment to bullying and in keeping with district com- who are bystanders.Along with assemblies maximize.academic achievement,social mitment to implement the Caring School and programs for students and parents,we responsibility and lifelong learning by Community (CSC) social curriculum for our are developing and implementing a curricu- attending to the intellectual and develop- elementary students,Cunniff teachers regu- lum called"Let's Get Real" to help those mental needs of all individual students. larly use a class meeting protocol to iden- students who witness bullying and teasing tify,to avoid,or to prevent bullying in our to step up and inform an adult. Our sixth- 6�'110 we are grade health classes,seventh-grade X-block The current enrollment at the Conniff school. this context, students were program, and eighth-grade"Choosing to School is 286 students.This number has encouragg ed to remember the four watch- Participate" curriculum ramp students up risen from a low of 260 three years ago, words selected by the faculty as a theme for as they begin to see themselves as individ- and has been as high as 290 during FY fate year: Respectful,Responsible,Ready ual2011, The School serves Grades Pre-K to 51 and Safe.The repetition of our watchwords solvers, contributors, collaborative problem with two classes per grade level from Grade has also become part of the school's morn- solvers,and global citizens. in routine as a way of reminding all stu- 1 to 5,one Grade K-1 classroom, two K g y b Our emphasis on community service classes and one full Pre-K class. dents of these Conniff values. Faculty remains strong.This year our school came members report that, as a result of this in first in our region with over 700 coats @ Male Students: 150 Female Students: 136 work,students appear to be more con- contributed in our Coats for Kids Drive.Last i Special education: 63 students enrolled scious of the language and behaviors that spring,our Pennies for Patients drive in specialized programs (21.6%) with an support good listening and conflict resolu- earned over$28,000,00 for the Leukemia tion. We are also noticing the first signs of 96 this behavior shifting to academic areas-an we Dave expanded the focus in our grade pity serve as significant role models for our important step in enhancing student colIab- level meetings to include data on students' students while helping to connect our oration and peer supported learning in our performance in mathematics and instruc- school to communities of learners beyond classrooms, tional interventions that should enhance our school walls.Although not yet a reality District-stride Task Forces in Mathematics that performance.We are hopeful that for us at the Cunniff,teachers in many Early Reading (Grades K-3) and results on this year's WAS assessments will grades continue to look for ways including Intermediate Reading (Gravies 3-5) con- be equally positive. older.residents,such as those from the tine to investigate,recommend,and sup- On the instructional side,teachers across Watertown Senior Center,in activities at the port the implementation of well researched the school are continuing to explore the school and with the children, programs in our curriculum.The Think idea of small,flexible group instruction as a On a more global scale,early in the school Math curriculum in now in its 7th year at way to meet the needs of more students in year,students in Grades 4 and 5 Skyped Gunniff,with teacher teams working to add the general education popuhation.This with peers in Honduras.Additionally,with supplemental materials and practices to strategy, often referred to as"Response to the support of our PTO,art classes.brought support students who struggle,as well as Intervention,"includes the expectation that folk artists from Oaxaca,Mexico to demon- students in need of challenge in mathemat- the work of these small groups will be tai- strate their work for all Curnziff students,as ics.Similarly,the implementation of the lored to the needs of the children in the well as offering an opportunity for students programmatic changes recommended two groups.Teachers in Grades K-5 are pulling to learn more about their country. This years ago by the K-3 Reading Task Force some activities to match the target areas of spring,plans are underway for other stu- are underway in those early grades and weakness from our Think Math program dents to do the same with classes in japan. showing positive results in many class- and from the Reading Programs suggested hiitial projections are for thus work to cul- rooms.District Task Forces recommended for use by the Early Reading Task Force. mutate in an all-school art show of and continue to over see the implements- Other experiences and materials are apart Japanese art and a related all-school tion of instructional program adoptions for of the mini-lessons that are an essential assembly with an international theme at the 3-5 Science and a related writing program. part of our Guided Reading protocols in end of February. This school-We study of A preliminary review of student work pen- Grades 3-5.Most importantly,regular cone- Japan is part of a Iarger school initiative to crated by our classes as part of program gial conversations at each Grade level focus develop cross-curricular foci for school assessments show exceptional growth in on sharing student learning data and the activities and to offer students an opportu- student understanding of critical scientific strategies that best support our many learn- nity to demonstrate their learning as part of concepts.As a school,we are excited by ers, a performance.Additional,theme-based all these early results and confident that the school student performance assemblies will trend in improved student performance vtr11l The additional of expectations for student , p p performance that reflect 21st century goals follow this on a regular basis. continue, continues to be a central topic of conversa- A final, but significant component of our Grade level meetings continue to focus tion at the Cuand These expectations work to infuse teaching and learning at the attention on ways to improve student writ- include: creativity and innovation, eoUabo- Cunniff ttitb expectations for 21st century ing.We believe that professional conversa- ration, communication, critical thinking thinking has been the creation of a teacher :ions,a closer examination of student work and the development of a true global per- team charged with exploring literature and and deliberate sharing across the school-of spective.In support of these goals,we are practice using student projects to expand ;uccessf it strategies for student writing will also conscious of enhancing the use of student learning and performance-based nevitably enhance student performance on technology as tool for student learning and assessment opportunities. Since beginning standardized tests,such as the MCAS. More of creating learning opportunities that work this fall, the team, comprised of mportantlj,curricular work in this area reflect real-world experiences. Grade 4 and 5 teachers,specialists and the ,vill better prepare our students to be effec- support instruction,as well develop students'social and emotional principal,has reviewed available rubrics ive communicators in the 21st Century.As d o to help that measure both curricular content r result of the professional conversations detional p skills,this year we have welcomed volun- knowledge and such skills as creativity, ;entered on instructional interventions and teers from Harvard's Varsity Baseball team risk-talang, collaboration,etc.,looking for t review of student work in writing,which tour school, as well as a volunteer reader useful language. Using samples of student )egan last year,the Cunaiff saw significantfrom the Perkins School who trued our work that range from a podcast project, to mprovement in our MCAS scores for I a creative writing assipiment,the rearm has inglish Language Ar'fs last spring.Thus year, Grade K 1 classroom in January.These important additions to our school conumi- applied initial rubrics to the samples and 97 I E refined those rubrics based on the student FASTTMath, that can be used at home to triage meetings to discuss children who work and on student.reactions to the our MCAS prep repertoire.It is our belief may need additional support, both in and rubrics themselves.In the course of this that the additional focus and practice on outside of classes, During these meetings, process,teachers have also discussed effec- WAS skhlls in both English Language Arts the guidance counselor also utilizes her tive instructional practices that focus on the (EU) and Mathematics provided by Study psychology background to suggest instruc- skills mentioned above,as well as the Ishtuid acid the ability this program offers to tional strategies in keeping with the cogni- strategies for using projects to measure stu- target the needs of individual children will tive profile evident in testing data,As a dent Iearning.As a result of this work; result in stronger performance by Cunniff follow-up to many of these GET meetings, teachers report an interest in continuing students on many important measures. Guidance conducts the pre-referral the professional opportunity to norm stu- Staffing process,often completing components of dent work as a team.They also report, Dr, Cynthia Crimmin continues as the grin- the psychological testing that make up the albeit anecdotally,noticing improvement in cipal the Conniff,supported by newly Individualized Education Plan (IEP) refer- students'creative thinking and self-assess- ral process,and ensuring that all time ment based on their work initial work with Antoappointedlks Behavioral Specialist,Elaine tables required by the state are followed, the newly created rubrics. Currently,the from alh i in Antonellis'position resulted The guidance counselor also coordinates team has embarked on the ambitious goal from a sluff in.funding from worker outside and supervises the implementation of the service provider,social worker position, to of designing a project that would be pref- an in-house appointment.We also saw digital assessments (Measures of Acaderrii( pp , aced by work in Grade 4 and would culni- Progress) that are administered to all stu- nate in Grade 5 as apossible capstone some adjustments in general staffing,both dents three times a year. project for all exiting students from the prior to and during the fall.job shifts, tem- Cunniff.This project would encompass a porary reassignments and leaves of absence Emotional and social issues are also the demonstration of student learning in the meant that we welcomed a new.5 Library, purview of the guidance counselor.In con areas of: critical thinking,presentation Media and Technology teacher and a long- junction with the school social worker,the skills,research skills,collaboration, cre- term substitute in our Pre-ii classroom and guidance counselor interfaces with famhlie ativity and risk-taking,and extemporaneous new teachers in Grades Ii,3 and 5,as well from their arrival in the school to the poin speaking. as an additional Special Educator for our at which the students either graduate or learning support program.Additional shifts transfer. She helps identify students and Educational Technology in staffing and population necessitated the fannies in need of emotional or social suf Conniff continues to stress the use of tech- hiring of 3 new Instructional Aides.Despite port and provides either individual or sma nology as a tool for creativity and collabo- considerable shifting,the-tone of the school group counseling or referral. She is instru ration-two important features of learning remains exceptionally positive,and the mental in issue of student discipline,peer for the 21st century.The use of hTouches teachers,with the help of instructional sup- conflicts, or other crises. and iPads to provide access to the curricu- port staff,maintain their commitment to lum to our youngest students,to ELL stu- deliver engaging, creative and academically Lastly, the guidance counselor sits°n most dents and to students with significant challenging lessons to all our students each significant leadership teams,working speciat needs continues to be central to our day. closely with the principal in grade level instructional practices.Additionally,teach- teacher meetings,interview teams,plannin ers make regular use of free web-based Special Education for scheduling and placement and adminis applications such as VniceThread, Student Services trative discussions that have Ied to siO- PowerPoint,Prezi,Xtranormal and cant changes in the general running of the Animation-ish.Teachers also post strident Guidance school, work in the form of digital audio and visual The single guidance counselor at the Behavioral Support files captured using flip cameras and Gunmff School serves the school community Behavioral and social issues at the Cunniff Audacity or Garage Band (recording tools in many capacities.As a key member of the School are also supported by the services available free of charge on the Internet) for district Data Task Force, the guidance the school Behavioral Specialist, Thus posh- ro ects such as those described in the re- counselor coordinates the multiple data P ) p tion provides proactive programming, vious section of this document. points collected by the staff.fnr each student and shares this information with teachers respite, consultation and crisis intervention For the second year, the Conniff PTO has and administration during the General for the many students,with and without funded the addition of Stud Island a web- learning disabilities,who experience diffi- culty� Education Team (GET) meetings that she based review program,similar to also chairs, These meetings function as culty regulating emotions and behavior throughout the day. In addition, the 98 Behavioral Specialist supports famlies in Conclusion enrollment and limited budget.Although establishing behavioral expectations and As has been mentioned in previous town overall class size has increased,die Hosmer reinforcement protocols for children that reports, the Gunniff School prides itself on School shrives to provide opportunities for transcend the school day and strengthen offering an educational experience that pre- all students to receive small group imstruc- the home-school connection. pares students personally and academically tion across curriculum areas. Support staff As is are case with the school guidance for their futures.We challenge ourselves to is essential to the implementation.of small counselor,the Behavioral Specialist is a key maintain a high level of academic rigor group instruction. player on most administrative teams. While still respecting the needs of the indi- The Hosmer School works collaboratively vidual children in our care. Critical to this with district leadership teams to define and ELL process is the belief that families need to ul implement best practices for standards- The size of our English Language Learner partner with ale school to support our cland First Language Not English populations dren.At its heart, Cunniff is a community - based curriculum,instruction,am assess- and n P p meet.The Professional Development continues to be a significant feature of the where each child and each family is made program provides opportunities for teacher Cunniff School Population. This year 11% to feel welcome,heard and valued. teams to work together on curriculum of our students are listed as having limited development and data analysis to design English language skills. In addition to sup- Hosmer Elementary School individuate instruction programs. The data porting the academic and personal growth The Hosmer School continues to work hard driven decision process is central to the of students identified as needing help with to meet the high standards of our core val implementation of a flexible,multi-tiered English language skills, our ELL teacher ues;being responsible,respectful,hard- instruction model for all students.School- works closely with the general education worldog,and successful. Staff and students based data teams facilitate this process by staff,with our Reading specialists and with demonstrate"Hosmer Pride"by having a organWnng and disseminating data at bi- Special Education teachers to design and positive attitude, showing respect to each weekly grade level team meetings. deliver lessons that will benefit children other,having integrity in our work and formerly in the ELL groups.While strategies behavior, being disciplined in always trying According to 2011 MCAS data,Hosmer 3rd to enhance the learning of these children our best,and striving for excellence. and 5dn grade growth percentiles increased are appropriate for all our students,the in English Language Arts,while the 3rd focus on this kind of lessons planning means Tlne l atertown Public Schools seeks to pro- grade growth percentile also increased in that this vulnerable population continues to vide a learning environment for all students Math In 2011, 44% of the 3rd grade receive the academic support it needs in all that promotes academic achievement, scored proficient in English Language Arts our classes, social competencies,and good citizenship. compared to 40%in 2010.in Mathematics, Because of this commitment,the Hosmer, 56% of the students scored proficient com- Sef'ore and Ater School Programs Gunniff,and Lowell Elementary schools pared to 40%in 2010. In 2011, 51% of 5th Outside our school day,Cunniff's after- have continued the implementation of the graders scored proficient in English school activities offer a variety of enrich- Caring School Community(CSC) program. Language Arts compared to 39%in 2010. ment experiences for our children.With in all classrooms.As we enter our second Adequate Yearly Progress is an aceountabil- activities ranging from the high quality after- year of the CSC program,we are pleased to ity measure of the No Child Left Behind Act, school care provided by the Voyager see students internalizing die techniques and is designed to determine progress in Program to Courses for Kids and the drat are learned through weekly class meet- meeting the national goal for all students to Cunniff Kids News,our children have the ings and daily check-ins. Class meetings be proficient in Mathematics and English opportunity to hone skills learned in school provide an avenue for students to develop language Arts by the year 2014. Although and to explore areas of interest that fall social competencies and good citizenship we have demonstrated consistent improve- outside the scope of the regular school day. and build community. ment in our students'MCAS performance, Similarly, before school, children can we did not reach our AYP goals in choose to participate in Jump-Hope Club or Hosmer School enrollment has increased b the more general Fitness Club. consistently over the past six years. Mathematics and English Language Arts this Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year year.We will continue to work hard to meet Healill is approximately 609 students.Class size our AYP goals for all students in all sub- Health issues at the Cuuniff'School are ranges from 20 to 27 students in a class- jects. managed by the single,full-time school room. Preserving smaller class sizes has The early childhood programs across tine nurse. been a priority for the district but has district have maintained accreditation status become more challenging with increased under tine standards of tine national 99 - i I Association for the Education of Young installed a second computer lab in the are used to notify parents of newsletter Ghildren (NAPYC) since May 2009.We are Hosmer School library.The addition of a postings and upcoming events, proud of the efforts our teachers have put second lab has allowed us to run two tech- forth in maintaining current standards of nology classes simultaneously. it has also With the support of the PTO and Site best practices and meeting new standards allowed us to hold Measures of Academic Council,Hosmer parents collaborate with presented by NAEYC.Participation in early Performance (MAP) testing in the computer the school to enrich life for all members of childhood programs across the district con- lab and technology classes in the library. our comimni ty,providing enrichment clubs tinues to grow with approximately 50 Pre- The addition of this lab has lead to an for students beyond the school day,family Kindergarten students and 100 preschool increase in technology use across the build- activities to build community,and resources students.The Hosmer School has one Pre- ing.Teachers are using computer-based to support student achievement.Thus year a Kindergarten class and one mixed Pre- resources such as MAP to assess reading student proposal to start an after school Kindergarten/Kindergarten class this year and math skills,Reading A—Z, RazKids, menwriting club,The pull)and Ink,was The with a total of 28 students,The district- Brain POP,Enchanted Learning,and Rain PTO has with the support of the support The based Early Steps Integrated Preschool is Forest Math. Our faculty continues to iden- PTO has allocated funds to support currieu- located at the Hosmer School tify and employ new digital tools for lum materials for science,books for the instruction library,visiting performances,materials for . The articulation of clear curriculum stan- the Picturing Writing program, and a new dards and resources to support curriculum Through budget reductions in 2011, the laminator.The Hosmer School is fortunate instruction continue to be a priority for the Hosmer School library position was ehmi- to have a hard-working, dedicated, and district.This year new curriculum initiatives nated,In an effort to maintain the library generous parent community that takes in science,writing,and spelling have been and provide regular access for students,we pride in our school, implemented in grades 3, 4,and 5. have instituted a library volunteer program. .Identifying assessments to monitor progress Parents are volunteering their time on a Each member of the Hosmer Community across curriculum areas continues to be regular basis to support the library pro- strives demonstrate respect for learning di in our d refined and aligned across grade levels to gram.In addition,we are also building a verse community and to be provide consistent criteria for measuring parent volunteer program to assist with responsible for achieving success every day. achievement and informing instruction. lunch-time supervision in the cafeteria.We are grateful to all the parents and senior Lowell�lerrreri7�try School Through the generosity and support of the citizens who provide volunteer services to Mission Hosmer School PTO,Hosmer School teach- the Hosmer School. The Lowell School,with the active involve- ers were provided with training and ment of its families and neighbors,seeks to resources in Picturing Writing,an aA-based The Hosmer School is committed to the provide=a supportive learning environment writing program. Grant funds through the health,safety, and well-being of our mem- that fosters academic excellence, encour- Watertown Community Foundation and hers and our environment.We recycle ages individual and collaborative endeav- Watertown Education Foundation have been paper and plastic,and maize every effort to ors,and promotes social responsibility and awarded to expand the training and - use digital resources for communication to respect for diversity. We seek to support resources to support the implementation of reduce our carbon footprint. Our physical students in developing the knowledge, this program K 5. Teachers in 1st through education teachers provide Open Gym time skills,and attitudes that will serve them well 5th grades implemented this program with before school through the PEP Grant. in their lifetime.This requires all the abili- their classes in the spring 2011 and con- ties to effectively engage and contribute to tinue to integrate the strategies of this pro- Building stronger home-school-community y g gram in their instruction.Parents,teachers, Partnerships is a district and school-based society sense of activism to change i for on the 1ng"Principal Coffees"featuring focused better. and students are excited to have this proj- goal.Hosmer has addressed this by institut- ect-based learning experience initiated in our school. topics.Topics have included assessment Wbo We Are (including MCAS performance), the revised The school serves PreK through 5th grade, Technology resources continue to increase Hosmer School positive behavior protocol,, with an enrollment of 391 students. at the Hosmer School.Availability of com- and school safety procedures.The PTO puters in classrooms for students has been continues to publish a weekly newsletter on Male: 213 Female: 178 enriched with mobile laptop carts and wire- the school website;a hard copy is available Special Education Students: 15.6% less access throughout our school.We have for parents upon their request. Newsfhashes First Language not English: 28.1 100 Limited English Proficiency: 10.7% sional development time and grade level for students math significant language-based Low Income.26.6%, team meeting time Iooldng at student data learning disabilities.This year,the program to inform instructional groups and imple- was expanded to grades 4 and 5. Administration meeting the district's new curricula i vidh n The Lowell School currently has one full- thus model. Spscialized Instruction time interim principal,Elizabeth Kaplan, Special educators provide specific instruc- and one full-time school secretary.We do Educational Technology Lion for students with learning disabilities in our best to serve Lowell School students, The Lowell School has one teacher,Ella accordance with the plans outlined in stu- families,faculty,and staff efficiently and Steim,who serves as a.5 instructional tech- dent IBPs. Schedules require special edu- effectively.A continued, concerted effort to nology teacher and a.5 librarian.Ella also cators to move from class to class,grade to "go paperless"has reduced consumption teaches Social Studies to grade 5 students. grade, to meet die needs of all students on and labor involved in copying and distribu- the caseload. The Lowell has one computer lab with Lion, z Macs,several laptop carts in circulation, Student Services Class-based Curriculum, and one iPod touch cart available for An array of services is available to students Instruction, and Assessment teacher use.All teachers have an LCD pro- and families when needed. The district has introduced new curricula jector,acid Flip cameras and digital care- Reading in the areas of vocabulary; spelling,writing, eras are also available. The reading department has two reading and science in grades 3 through 5 this year. Special Education teachers that work with all grades.The Teacher tearns have received professional The district continues to encourage the need for reading intervention continues to development on all of these new curricular individual schools to serve as many children grow..Reading is a gateway sldll to all future initiatives.Lower grades have piloted new within the district as possible,based on learning,and it is critical that we build a curriculum in the areas of writing and sei- creed,capacity,and financial responsibility. robust response system if children experi- ence this year. ettce difficulty. The critical role of Team Chair Leader man- The Caring School Community program is ages the process of meeting all legal Guidance in its second year of implementation. The requirements (laws and regulations) to The guidance role is complex and diverse program is a nationally recognized, serve our special education population. in its reach. Guidance staff conducts class- research-based program that builds class- The Chair also assists in the challenges of based instruction that addresses all aspects room and school-wide communities.The managing both personnel and materials of violence prevention,including tolerating program focuses on strengthening students' responsibly. We are very proud of our differences,conflict resolution,and bullying connectedness to school—an important array of programming options at the Lowell prevention. The counseling aspects of the element for increasing academic motivation. and the Chair's leadership in their develop- role are called upon daily and many times and achievement and for reducing drug ment is greatly appreciated. The programs without advanced notice. The Guidance use,violence,and delinquency.A district are: staff is regularly asked to respond to child Caring School Community leadership team and family crises,parent consultations meets during Learning and Leadership pro- Comprehensive Inclusion Support about home or school issues,and peer fessional development time. The objective Program (CIS) conflicts. Teachers often seep out consulta- of this team is to plan for and implement Our CIS programming has evolved for stu- lions with our guidance counselor when expansion of the Caring School Community dents with complex needs requiring sub- challenges emerge around individual stu- curriculum.The team has received profes- siantial,extended periods with a special dents. All aspects of state assessments, sional development from Betsy Fox, a rep- educator (1:1 or small group),and in-class including proctor training and the coordi- resentative from Caring School Community: support to engage in curriculum.This pro- nation of accommodations,scheduling,and The team has also surveyed staff on the gram also provides consultation and direct materials management are handled by effectiveness of the curriculums implemen- service in social/emotional and behavioral Guidance. New students and their families tation and observed evidence of the effects regulation issues. are served by Guidance during the January of it in all buildings. .Language Based Partial Day Substantially to June Kindergarten registration process, The grades 4 and 5"modified parallel Separate as well as during the transfer process both block scheduling"or"combo model"is Our Language-Based program is.in place to to and from the school. Guidance also also in its second year of implementation. provide intensive partial day instruction to conducts the pre-referral process.Finally, develop essential reading and writing skills Guidance is also involved in marry other The 4/5 team has spent mtuch of its profes- zoa school functions,including student place- information (COR1) forms were trained on its implications.Eighth graders also study ment,team meetings,safety planning,and issues around confidentiality and proce the literature, culture, and geography of the development of new protocols and dares for working in the school.Thus far Ancient China, the Middle East,anud Europe, processes. volunteers have rearranged and reorgan- The Middle-School Humanities experience ized the school library,assisted in packing culminates with a community-oriented Behavioral Support science kits for teachers, completed various civic-participation project called"Choosing Many students experience difficulty regulat- administrative tasks (copying, book bind- to Participate."Eiglith graders also enter ing emotions and behavior throughout the ing),and facilitated games at recess. the Martin Luther King,Jr., essay contest day.The Opportunity Room is an integral sponsored by the World in Watertown, part of the behavioral support program at Departments and Programs the Lowell.The Opportunity Room is sup- The Middle-School English Language Arts ported by one Instructional Assistant and English Department (6_12) program also provides additional options to one.5 behavioral specialist. Students who The English Department at Watertown improve students'reading skills, may struggle behaviorally are able to Middle School and Watertown High School Specialized reading teachers provide extra receive proactive and responsive program- continues to work on aligning curriculum classes for students with language-based minng,respite, and sociavemotional sup- and improving achievement of students in learning disabilities and for students who port. Contracted services from the Academy grades six through twelve. Guided by the will benefit from more intensive reading for Physical and Social Development have state's English Language Arts Curriculum instruction.Additionally, teachers at all lev- been an invaluable part of behavioral sup- Framework, teachers in each of these els work closely with the Middle Schools port for our students, grades emphasize core skills including ELL teachers to maximize the academic KU reading,writing,listening,speaking, and success of ELL students. Lowell students come from a wide variety of research and information literacy.The At the High School this past year,students cultural and language backgrounds. Our Middle School provides additional develop- have continued their focus on analytical two ELL teachers currently provide services mental support to help students succeed reading,expository and persuasive writing, both in and out of the classroom,as well as both emotionally and academically in ado- and communication skills. Core texts family education and support, lescence,and the High School teachers include To Kill a Mockingbird,Romeo and work to instill greater levels of independ- Juliet,The Crucible,Hamlet,The Great Health ence and self-efficacy in students as they Gatsby,and Of Mice and Men.Students also We are fortunate to have a very engaged near graduation and adulthood.Both receive extensive training in English-ori- school nurse and 1.5 PE teachers. Overall schools offer remediadon in reading,spe- ented research and analysis skills,which health monitoring and education are criti- cialized classes for students with language- culminate in the Senior Thesis Paper (STP). cal to serving the whole child based learning disabilities, sheltered classes The STP,written in steps over the first for English language learners,tutoring,and Panaily and Community Involvement semester,requires students to demonstrate The Lowell School is supported by families academic assistance. their proficiency in academic research, and the community in many ways. Through curriculum Focus analytical thinking,research note taking, the PTO and Site Council,parents collabo- Students in the Middle-School grades con- outlining, critical analysis,and source cita- rate with the school to provide input on tinue to focus on reading and writing and Lion.The High School offers college-prep school improvement planning,provide out- on studying English and Social Studies in and honors courses in grades 9-12,and of-school family events, and allocate funds interdisciplinary Humanities classes. elective Advanced Placement courses in to support curriculum and instruction. Featured projects and events in the sixth grades 11 and 12.Seniors may also take The Lowell Community'Volunteer Program grade include storybook research and writ- Humanities or Contemporary Literature for was formed this year.The mission of this ing'poetry writing,and the performance of their senior English course. program is to match community members Original scary stories.Each year the seventh The student newspaper The Raider Times who would like to volunteer with school graders write memoirs,study Greece and continues to be published quarterly, and needs.The program coordinators met fre- Rome,read novels like The Giver,and pres- now The Raider Times student journalists uentl with theprincipal to lan the pro- ent scenes of A Midsummer Night's Dream, q y P P are developing a web presence as well. gram.Pros ective volunteers filled out:a and eighth graders immerse themselves in P_ Community members may view current volunteer interest form,and all volunteers the Facing History and Ourselves curricu- issues by clicking the fink on the WHS that completed Criminal Offender Record lum,which includes an introduction to the homepage to view a digital version of tine literature and history of the Holocaust and newspaper. Students in the English depart- j i noz I I I anent also publish Word Painter,the textbook is from the same series the high ing the year with members of the Special school's student-produced journal of cre- school Geometry honors course uses. Education and ELL departments on ative writing and poetry.Writers'Ink writing "Improving Matti Learning for Students with club provides another outlet for student Most students enrolled in 8th grade math Disabilities,"an Educational Development writers. during FY10 entered ire high school Center (EDC) course,in conjunction with Algebra I program in FYI 1,with a few mov the District and School Assistance Center Professional DeueloPment Focus ing on to Geometry LI.A group of students (DSAC) and EDC. The primary focus of professional develop- from 8th grade math were identified by merit at the high school this year has been their teachers in FY10 for an donors The Focus on Math (FoM) grant,funded by designing and implementing writing rubrics Algebra I course at the high school,using a the National Science Foundation,has con- for the four major types of writing:persua- new curriculum,CME Algebra 1.This tinued to provide opportunities for profes- sive, expository, creative, and critical analy- course is an experiment of sorts to see if sional development.The Watertown high sis. Grades 9 through 12 now have detailed we can enroll more students into the hon- School math teachers attended seminars in rubrics with common language and expec- ors curriculum a year later who:might have Chelsea,Lawrence,Arlington,Waltham and tations for each grade.Teachers at the stayed in the college prep curriculum for Framingham.The Math Department hosted Middle School will be adopting these all of high school.It will be continued for the 8dh Annual Math Fair in the High School rubrics and altering them for appropriate FYI2,after which data-with be reviewed and Library,with 88 projects and 128 students grades. a decision will be made for FY13.Students participating.'Watertown contributed seven At the Middle-School Ievel,professional who had been enrolled in Algebra I in 8th posters to the annual Math Expo hosted by development groups are collaborating with grade tools either Geometry Ll or Geometry FoM at the Charles River Museum of their eery in a TEAM 21 initiative.Eighth- 11 for FYI 1. Industry&Innovation in Waltham.The P b partnership has been extended for a ninth grade teachers are working together to The MCAS scores from the May 2010 testing year, revise the Ancient China curriculum.They were consistent at the high school,wifli are creating new learning outcomes aligned 83% of the students achieving proficient or Karen Trenliolm successfully completed her to the Massachusetts frameworks and better on their first attempt on the exam third year as Watertown High School's first Common Core,and are creating a new and 50% of the students scoring in the and only Virtual High School (VHS) teacher, commoD assessment to end the Advanced category.At the Middle School, She once again taught AP Statistics online, unit.Seventh-grade teachers are following Grades 6&8 saw a slight increase in math replacing one of her courses at Watertown up on their work last spring and their sum- scores (68%and 49%Proficient or better, High School.In exchange for her teaching mer workshop with the Critical Explorer's respectively),and Grade 7 jumped from time,Watertown High continues to receive Organization.Using this inquiry-based 47%Proficient or better to 56%. 25 student spots per semester for our stu- m.odel, they are working on developing new Secondary math staffing saw important dents to take online courses. curricula for Mesopotamia and language changes in the 2010-2011 school year.At Students in advanced math courses once arts,and revising units and lessons on the the Middle School,Jane Evans replaced Phil again sat for a challenging national math Persian Wars.Sixth-grade teachers are par- Wolfson in 6th Grade and Erin DeCapua exam,the American Math Competition ticipating in data-director training to under- standhow data-driven instruction can replaced Evelyn Fuchs in Stir.At Watertown (AMC),All did well,though none qualified High,Meglhan Riling joined the team, for the next exam (the American enhance teaching. replacing David Passeggio,and the depart- Invitational Matti Exam (AIME).A group of Hathematics Department(6-12) ment welcomed Christine Seashore to teach our AP seniors also attended a Mathematics our Language-Based programs. Field Day at Boston University. ]'he EY09 purchase of a new curriculum for :he Middle School,Glencoe's"Impact,"is The department worked together, 6-12 on Social Studies Department(6-12) :row firmly in place, Tl is year's 8th graders professional development:At the beginning vere the first to see the program continu- of every department meeting, teachers Cur grade usn Focus from 6dh through 8th grade.The 8th worked on a math problem,and then In grrade e students study world geography, trade advanced students,by design from moved into work on use of evaluating data with an emphasis phasis on contemporary world he FYI year,moved fully into a curricu- to inform daily instruction. The 6-12 model cultures as well as the physical geography um the teachers had previously used to allowed for global conversations around of the world.The curriculum includes the study of Europe,Asia,Africa,and Australia supplement the advanced program.This our secondary curriculum.In addition,the Middle School math teachers worked dur- through current events,mapping exercises, 103 and celebrations of regional culture. In mental organizations (NGOs) and their role Language Program in place in the next sev- grade 7,students study ancient civilizations, in shaping the world. Students interact with eral years. The Task Force has researched including the Egyptians,Israelites, Greeks, an experiential curriculum that refines the different foreign language models and vis- and Romans. Their first unit, "How Do We broad topics of cultural diversity,political ited programs in other districts.A recom- Know About the Past?"introduces the disci- institutions,and global humanitarian issues. mendation for a foreign language program pline of history as a study of physical, oral, Some world history students have received model for the elementary level has been and written sources and develops students' community service credit for their extracur- developed. skills of observation and inference through ricular activities connected with their class. the use of varied primary sources. In grade Advanced Placement European History is Assessment and Guidance 8,students build on their historical content also offered to 11th graders who wish the (A& G) K—12 knowledge and skills with the study of challenge and focus of a college-level Assessment and Guidance K-1.2 provides China, the Middle Last, the Middle Ages, course, services distract-wide in three main areas; and the Renaissance.They also explore fun- 1) general education assessment which damental questions and themes from his- World Languages (6-1.2) includes the organizational support for tory and their own lives,using the study of The Foreign Language Program of the administration of a variety of tests (MCAS, the Holocaust to explore the ideas of Watertown Public Schools provides courses MAP,AP,SAT,PSAT) and the analytic sup- humanity and their own responsibilities as in Spanish,Italian,French, and Armenian. port for understanding data and its implica- citizens.The year culminates in a practical The goal of the program is to provide stu- tion for curriculum planning,2) special application of civic responsibility with the dents with the skills to function successfully education assessrnen;t which focuses pri- "Choosing to Participate"unit in their target language.Students are pro- maarily on.psychological assessments but In grades 9 and 10,students engage in a vided with instruction in listening, speaking, also includes support for the administration rigorous, two-year program in United States reading,and writing,An awareness and and supplies for other special education history.Ninth graders extend their knowl- understanding of other cultures and peo- assessment(by Occupational Therapists, edge of the Renaissance and their height- ples is also emphasized. Physical Therapists,Speech and Language ened sense of civic virtue with an Curriculum Focus Therapists,and Special Educators),and 3) examination of the Enlightenment thinkers a Guidance Counseling k-12 which g The Foreign Language Department contin- includes a variety of services:GET Team and tale Age of Exploration that led to the ucs to integrate new technologies into the establishment of colonies and our govern- curriculum. Foreign Language staff utilizes leadership, 504 administration,Data Team went.The year concludes with the largest digital resources such as virtual field trips, participation and/or leadership,Bullying � Prevention,liaison work with families and transformational change in American Iris- Garageband,and Prezi to promote language staff, academic,vocational and college tort'—the Civil War--and the physical,eco- learning.The Rosetta Stone-web-based lan- nomic, social, and political changes of tile be age-learning system has been imple- counseling. Reconstruction period. Grade 10 students mented in Spanish and French courses at General Education Assessment study the expansion of America to the West Watertown High School. As the district has maintained pace with in the mid-1800s,and conclude with con- national mandates for tiered instruction or temporary history. Grade 10 students also professional Development Focus Response to Intervention (IZTI) and mm- _ have the option to tape Advanced Placement The Foreign Language staff collaborated urement of accountability,general educa- U.S.History.In both grades, successful stu- during department professional develop- tion assessment has assumed a larger role. dent learning is aided through data-driven ment in order to align curriculum and In regard to accountability, the district par- analysis of common assessments,imple- Instruction in grades 6-12.The sequence ticipates in MCAS testing yearly which each mentation of lesson studies,utilization of of courses was reviewed in order to fall provides us with a great deal of data best-practice materials, and coordinated strengthen the developmental focus of the around our students'progress and the curriculum and tests. Curriculum is Foreign Language Program.Staff also began effectiveness of our curricula.In regard to designed to impart understanding of the to develop common assessments for foreign individualized student progress monitoring, crucial concepts of American history while language courses. the MAP testing,which takes place three preserving each student's curiosity and per- The World Language Task Force is explor- times each year,yields a different set of data sonal interest in our nation's story. ing how to introduce foreign language which is extremely useful at the classroom A core focus of the eleventh-grade World instruction at the elementary level. The and building level for educational interYen- History course is the study of non-govern- overarching goal is to have a K-12 Foreign tion and planning by teachers and adminis- trators. 104 i At present, this data is analyzed and used by which to intervene. This comnhilruent to ing up 504 plans,2) writing up plans for a tiered system of data teams and data excellence in assessment becomes the basis students involved in bullying incidents,3) coordinators,Thus, there is a 1)is11-ic1 Data of a trusting relationship between the dis- leading GET meetings and monitoring stu- Team,composed of the principals and trict.and the farhhilies we serve. dents as they move through the Tier 1/Tier coordinators,who look at larger aggregates 2 intervention process, 4) referring stu- Federal law nhandates extensive assessment of data for the purpose of obtaining a broad dents for Special Education Assessment,5) of students as view of the effectiveness of our educational part of the Special. participating/leading School or Grade- IEP eligibility process and the 3 year reeval- i programming.Further,there are also build- based Data Teams (in preparation and uation by a variety of specialists.For a ing and grade level data teams which ana- analysis of data),and 5) setting up and lyze and use the data for planning on an number of these specialists (Occupational managing[lie administration of district- individual student and classroom level.This Therapists,Physical Therapists,Speech wide tests (MCAS and MAP) and national Language Therapists,and Special Iatter system of teams is well organized at tests (SAT,PSAT,AP at the High school). Educators),A&G provides guidelines for the elementary level and will be further Additionally,high school guidance coun- developed at the Middle and High School in district testing practices and oversees the selors are essential in 1) academic coun- thenext year. purchase of materials for use each year.For Y settng and scheduling,2) the Advisory psychologists,A&G also provides for direct Program for grades 9 and 10, 3) die col Additionally,at the elementary level,cur- supervision through monthly meetings,a lege application process,and 4) vocational rently there is assessment data from uni- testing manual,and yearly oversight and counseling through the Naviaihce on-line form trade level measures in various purchase of supplies.Additionally,neu- progranh. aspects of reading and math skills,again,to ropsychologists who provide contracted further inform instruction and curriculum services to the district are also managed Next year,Guidance will be assessing its planning,At the Middle School level,with through A&G. compliance with the Massachusetts the adoption of data director,a tool will be In the fall of this school year,there was a Guidance Model and making plans for fur- available to allow teachers to develop cam flier implementation of this programmatic d lv i for all faculty y involved nhon Assessments among teachers ihh the district-wide meetingsupport.Further,they will be supported by again,same subject area a to;further ensure in Special Education assessment to review g procedures and practices with the intent of an on-line district resource site, uniform curriculum standards and to help teachers assess curriculum effectiveness. making the processes tlhrouglhout the dis- Educational Technology Finally,at the]sigh school,MAP data is used tr7ict more unified.In the spring of this year, Department(K_12) in the tannin of Educational Proficient all specialists involved in assessment will planning Y The Educational Technology Department is . Plans (EPP)for students who have fallen also he served by an assessment blog which comprised of Library Media teachers and short of the passing score of 240 on the. . will Provide diagnostic criteria,new infor- Educational Technology teachers. The MCAS mation and a forum for discussion. Educational Technology program is Plans are in process for a rehirbished Guidance Department designed to help students become inde- assessment website that will offer more Watertown maintains active and essential pendent and collaborative learners,able to support and resources to teachers and guidance services in each school in town. research information and transform it into administrators in the district.Additionally, The guidance staff acts as an important their own creative ideas and projects, think this spring, a needs assessment survey will partner in the communication between par- creatively,problem solve,and communicate be undertaken to aid in Professional ents and the schools. In that role,Guidance effectively.This year various curriculum and Development Planning in this area.Finally, Counselors interface as supports and technology initiatives enriched student in the coming year,further expansion of change agents with administration,teaching learning and faculty development.initiatives data teams will take place in the Middle staff and parents,The Guidance Staff is also include: and High School. integral in attending to,mediating about, and intervening with students who are e iPod s into all the schools Special Education Assessment struggling either academically or behav- e Helped teachers used iPod applications Assessment in Special Education is a cor- ioxaIly. in the classroom nerstone of good service provision. The a implemented Read Naturally with iPods main purpose of and assessment is the In addition to these traditional and essential P rP g - Continuing to support faculty planning provision of a clear picture of a child's Guidance roles, today's Guidance Counselors also are also in charge of 1 and teaching with various curriculum and Functioning so that parents and staff can overseeing Section 504 meetings and writ technology m feel secure that they have the best data ixdfh integration projects and digi- 105 tal resources especially relating to district schools.The second component of dents atl-letically, academically and socially. Universal Design for Learning ELL education in the district involves shel- Many lessons are integrated into the athletic a Seeking and relaying to teachers media tered English instruction (SEI).The experience,such as being it member of a rich,state of the art lesson plans from Massachusetts Department of Elementary team,setting goals,worldng hard to aci- eve free sources Eke ThinkfiWty,Thinkquest, and Secondary Education requires that con- those goals,making a commitment, and Teacher's Domain and Discovery tent and classroom teachers of ELLs pro- learning to get along with others.We also Streaming vide instruction in SET in order to work encourage our students to be active in the Using Measures of Academic Progress to effectively with these students.SEI is an community,participating in many commu- assess student learning gains and to dif instructional approach designed to help pity service projects. feremtiate instruction ELLS learn required subject matter while at Watertown High School Athletics conducted the same time promoting their English Jan ® Continuing to renovate School Libraries guage proficiency. a Pre-Season meeting with parent/guardians into Learning Commons: Offering updated b and their student-athletes in grades 9 and relevant collections of resources in Professional Development.Focus through 12 to increase student and par- both print and non print formats The ELL Department staff has continued to ent/guardian awareness of school,athletic Partnering with innovative companies, work on ELD curriculum during scheduled and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic such as Discovery Streaming,WGBH,and professional development days in the Association rules. The High School Athletic EnableMath school year and in a summer workshop. Trainer educated all on the dangers of con- Updating classroom,school, department, The ELD curriculum includes a scope and cessions. and district websites sequence,curriculum mapping,and con- tent-based units It is differentiated for stu- We also continue to make progress in. Beginning to acquire iPads and installing bringing back softball as a sport for girls in and using educational apes. dents at different levels of English the Watertown athletic program.A team proficiency and is integrated with English This year we finished our iPod initiative Language Proficiency Benchmarks and of competed at the varsity level in the spring with iPod carts and 20 Yod Touches at Outcomes for English Language Learners lacrosse rosse team for both boys and girls caru- te varsity and junior varsity la each school. These now have books,audio (ELPBO). books,educational apes and the knead peted in the spring of 2011 as well. Naturally program installed on them. In order e h SK,teatthe knowledge and User Lees continued for the 2011-2012 skills to teach SET,teachers of ELLS are Visit the Watertown Public Schools website, expected to.parflcipate in the following four school-year due to budgetary issues.An and the Teaching&Learning webpages in categories of professional development: annual fee of$200.00 for athletics and particular,for more information about how $25.00 for clubs was set at the High School technology supports, enables,and enriches a Second Language Learning and Teaching level,The fee was increased to $100.00 at our curriculum and classroom practice. ® Sheltering Content Instruction the Middle School as well. ®Assessment of Speaking and Listening In 2011, the athletic program featured English as a Second d Reading and Wilting in Sheltered Content many highlights.The girls'field hockey Language Program (K-12) Classrooms team won the state championship.The The Watertown Public Schools have a com- In response to this mandate,professional boys' basketball team won a Division 3 prehensive educational program for English development programs that address ese North championship and lost in the state th � language learners (ELLs).The goal of the four categories of knowledge were provided finals in Worcester.Boys'and Girls'Soccer program is to provide students with the for district staff.These professional devel- qualified for the tournament and the girls skills to function successfully in an English- made it to the semifinals.The girls 4 x 200E speaking environment. opment programs have involved out-of-dis- made it to states, qualified for the New trict courses offered by the EDCO England's,and Nationals.Numerous stu- Curriculum Focus Collaborative. There are two components to how ELLs are dent-athletes had individual athletic success fF educated in the school district.The first Athletics as well.Watertown had many Middlesex The overriding mission of Watertown High League All Stars and Boston Globe and component is English language develop- School Athletics is to achieve excellence in Boston Herald All Scholastic athletes as ment(BID). BID instruction facilitates pro- every aspect of our program. We aspire to well. ficiency in speaking,listening,reading,and writing in social and academic settings. help our students be the very best that they Watertown competes in the Middlesex Teachers holding ESL licenses teach ELD in can be. We strive to help develop our stu League.A major change in the league strut 106 1 1 tune went into effect in the fall of 2011.This of coanmon rubrics, assessment,and grad- cal education schedule to better meet state c structure split the league into two confer- ing, This opportunity included a college and national health frameworks. ences,which should help the smaller level course (partially funded by the PEP e schools such as Watertown to remain com- grant) that enabled the physical education The Middle School physical education gram is scheduled 3 days per week through petitive,We are also increasing efforts to department to collaborate and revise physi- coordinate the High School and Middle cal education curriculum so that is meets the Year. Students are offered a variety of School athletic programs. State and National (NASPE) Standards. In new activities, cooperative games,low and additional health and physical education high (climbing) elements, snovY shoeing, The newly renovated Victory Field was developed an improved scope and skill based-team and racket sports,and opened for play on Thanksgiving Day for sequence, corumon units/lesson plans, Geo-fit(dance).Much of the updated PE the annual Watertown versus Belmont assessments and grading rubrics. equipment has been purchased through Football game. The complex now features a funding of the PEP grant. Students have 166,000 square foot artificial surface area; Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher experienced new challenges and unproved which includes turf,multipurpose and training has also been provided through the methods of instruction that is more skill- baseball fields.Many other new features year by a highly qualified instructor (col- based and vigorous in activitl A fitness cen- such as bleachers,lighting,scoreboards, lege level) and national teacher of the year. ter that was created during the first year of dugouts, storage areas, etc.have enhanced Since the addition of a.5 Adapted Physical the PEP grant (2009)provides the addi- tlis recreational facility. Education teacher in October 2010,this clonal space for physical education classes For these and many other reasons, teacher is scheduled to accommodate and before and after school activity. Watertown Pugh School feels great enthusi- needs of student in each elementary school. Students learn how to create personal fit- asm and optimism regarding our athletic All PE Staff are learning Inclusion Model to ness plans,use heart rate monitors and programs.We have much to celebrate,and meet needs of all students in the regular exercise regularly in the fitness center 2 or strongly believe die best is yet to come, physical education setting with the hope of more times per week. This year,Middle additional APE classes in the near future. School PE has integrated technology more Physical Education and Students as the elementary level receive 40 through the use of ail IPA,funded through Health Department(PreK 12). minutes of physical education and health the Watertown Education Foundation. The Physical Education department offers a (integrated into PE) 2 days per week. Students experience fitness routines pro- • jected on the wall that includes muscle inte- comprehensive curriculum in grades Prek- Students have been introduced to new activ- gration education.Toni Johnson,PE 12. ities,funded by the PEP grant to include Teacher,won the award for tine IPad. adventure (cooperative game approach), The major objective of physical education Geo-fit,traverse climbing walls,snow shoes Through PEP grant funding, before and and health curriculum is to provide all stu and fitness based activities that includes use after school activities are scheduled 3-4 dents with life skills necessary to make of heart rate monitors, Each elementary days per week. This additional time on healthy choices and decisions and lead a school has identified key units so that there activity helps students meet the goal of healthy and active lifestyle. is a common expectation for reaching com- being physically active at least I hour per Our Department received a site visit from mon grade level learning outcomes. day.Activities such as running club,volley- the Department of Education (DOE), Although die schedule for physical educa- ball,adventure,Filsbee golf,fitness,dance, Washington DC for the program review of tion falls below die state requirement for ping pong,healthy cooping and eating have our PEP grant award in October.We hours of instruction, before school activity been offered, received an excellent report and asked to programs (taught by physical education staff}provides additional vigorous activityNfiddIe School health education has been present to the new 2011 grantees in p increased to a IFTE,funded by the Grant to Washington,DC.Donna Ruseckas spoke on time for students.Before school activity have been funded In the PEP Seduce Alcohol Abuse (GRAA) Grant up to a panel to highlight the WPS PEP Grant pro- programs y the end of June,2013. Students in grades 6 grain. It was a very proud moment to rep- grant since 2009. resent WI'S and present our PE Program as and 7 and part of grade 8 received Life Health education is partially integrated into Skills Curriculum.The health education a model program! physical education,but it has been recom- teacher has collaborated vdth the grade 9 Tile District's professional development mended by Donna Ruseckas, Curriculum health teacher to improve the health educa- plan and year 3 PEP Grant funding pro- Coordinator, that health education be added Lion scope and sequence 6-9 and refine vided professional development hours for in the near future separate from the physi- units of study to address key elements of curriculum development and development health that pertain to the needs of the dis- iD7 trict (based on Youth Risk Behavior Survey grams and services from pre-school schools,the Hosmer,CunnifF,and Lowell (YRBS) data and GRAA Grant Goals).The through grade 12 including: early child- Extended Day Programs and Sumpter Middle School health curriculum is being hood education,adult and community edu- School Programs for children Pre-K evaluated through the 3 year program by a cation,nursing,and special education. through grade 12. Our mission is to pro- contracted grant evaluator in order to meet Early Childhood Education vide high quality out-of-school-time pro- curriculum and grant goals.As of this gramnung that supports engagement in January,students are on task with curricu- The Watertown Public Schools currently learning,positive youth behavior and pro_ lum goals and expectations. host the Coordinated Family and motes life-Iong learning. fgh School. Community Engagement Project which The Adult and Community Education Health Curriculums has been aligned par- includes programs that support young chit- program provides exciting,low-cost learn- tially with Middle School Health so that dren and families. The programs begin by ing opportunities designed to answer the transition from grade 8 to 9,meet student focusing on fancily education and support needs and interests of Watertown's diverse needs for health education based on YRBS for the parents of children birth to age four adult population.The Adult Program pro- survey results, GRAA grant data collection through the Watertown Family Network.As vides courses for working people and pro- of Middle School Life Skills Curriculum and children reach preschool age the district fessionals,people new or returning to the teacher feedback based on assessment. continues the support and involvement of workforce,newcomers to the United Health educators have worked very hard families ,thetbTo Eh the Parent Child Home States,people of all ages who seek a fun, during professional development time. Program,the Early Steps Preschool,and active alternative to their usual evening rou- Nutrition Education has been also excellent professional development to support tie tine,The Program offers courses in a wide via upper level cooling in addition to the quality of public and private early child- range of subjects including ceramics, draw- hood programs located in Watertown.Each unit taught in grade 9 health. mg,watercolor,beading,mosaics,com- of these programs involves families and puter basics,Zumba,hula hooping,body HS Health Teacher,Steven DiBenedetti was their young children,and the programs revival,yoga, belly dancing, tap dancing, nominated for MA Teacher of the Year by work in conjunction with local community ballroom dancing,golf, aerobics,African Coordinator Donna Ruseckas.He did not agencies and businesses. drumming, estate planning,tree and shrub receive the award,but is in the pool of can d pruning,introduction to genealogy, for 3 years. Nursing �� The school setting offers unique opportani- cial aid,green insulation, getting organized Physical Education Program:All goals of ties for children to learn healthy behaviors and the History of Watertown. the PEP Grant are on target and through education and to receive easily program g g y services. being met at this time.This includes accessible,comprehensive heal Watertown Adult Education coordinated the health eighth Town-wide Yard Sale in May aced in improving fitness test scores;use of Heart Each school has a full time school nurse. which over one hundred families partici- rate monitors and integration of new actvvi- The school nurses are a liaison between gated.By popular demand Us is now a ties for students. Staff participated in vari- home, school and community regarding much-anticipated annual community event. ous PD opportunities that targeted Adapted health concerns of students,The goal is PE, Curriculum Revision to better meet twofold-first,we want to encourage The Before School Program offers quiet NASPE Standards;and Adventure healthy behaviors through education pro- supervised activities for children Grades Curriculum.Technology is also being inte- grams and mandated health screenings to Pre-K through Grade 5 before the regular grated on a regular basis through the PE prevent health issues from arising.The sec- school day begins. Manger and Tri Fit programs.Teachers are and goal is to assess the chronic health The Extended Day Program provides safe using common daily grading and assess- needs of students and treat their acute and enriching after school care for children ments. needs so that students can reach their edu- catioacalpotential, Grades Pre-K through Grade 5 until 6:00 Student Services (PreKa12) PM daily. Our program supports cognitive, Community Education social,emotional and physical develop- Student Services Watertown Community Education is a self- meat.The daily schedule includes home- Programs (PreK-12) sustaining program of the Watertown Public work time, gym or outside exercise time, Student Services Programs are designed to Schools.it includes Adult and Community computer time,and arts and crafts.in addi- 4 integrate all the services that support stu- Education evening classes, the Before tion,the Program offers coverage for early dent growth and development.Watertown School Program at all three elementary release days,full day programming for provides a comprehensive array of pro- schools Courses for Kids at the elementary February and April Vacations and 6 peeks ij 108 during the summer.The Program also able,varied,and meaningful activities For aged three through five years based on a offers an emergency drop off service at their children. Summer Explorations referral from early intervention programs, both Before and Extended Day for Program offered a 6-week,full day project- the medical comuiun:ity,parents or others. parent/guardians who may have a commit- based learning program for students enter- The Preschool staff works closely with the ment or an urgent platter to attend to on an ing kindergarten through Grade 5. Middle elementary principals and staff to assure occasional basis. School students participated in three suc- smooth transitions and continuation of v year to year cessful programs,Fun with Botany,The appropriate support services, once a child Enrichment activitiesvary but often include co y from rom service prof- Young Entrepreneurs Club,and Summer is age eligible for classes in the elementary Connections,The high School offered two school. ects, nutrition and exercise workshops, puppet shows,.Face painting and special programs,Fun with Fitness and Healthy Inclusion hiving on a Budget,Academic Summer programs such as live animal shows and School Courses were offered for students in Elemeotary Schools pony rides! Our end of the year family night grade 6-i2 and are designed for students These program services are provided by the was a fractured fairy tale drama produc- who wish to improve a low or failing grade. tion. Our instructors offered a variety of p g special education teachers and instructional clubs during the year, such as poetry and The curriculum is geared toward building assistants at each of the three elementary painting,fatuous artists,Spanish club,ath- skills as well as meeting credit require- schools.Students who receive services paic club,yoga,raconteurs,book clubs, ments and is based on the individual needs include those on 1EPs.Students receiving let of the students enrolled, these services typically have a diagnosis of a jewelry,what's up with the weather,junior seeder learning disability. thus program, staff club,bulletin board club,journal club, Watertown Community Education is core- money matters and even a Red Sox club! twitted to building partnerships that meet teachers and instructional ass sistants pro Each club created a video or poster and the needs of the adults,families and chit- vide in-class support with some discrete our parents were invited to visit the clubs dren in Watertown. and support in the areas of literacy with their children.We continued our cone- and math.Development of instructional onrerr's o e utr•eacoutreachto die W Special Education strategies,organizational skills,motivation, rwurritlr service Lunch Place utr a c Warm I America The Watertown Public Schools provides a responsibility,and self-advocacy skills are and the Afghan Project variety of services designed to address the emphasized. Specific social and emotional needs of identified students who have a dis- skills are addressed as deeded. Students Special Events in June,children in grades ability and require special education seiv- receive individualized instruction based on 3-5 at the Hosmer Extended Day Program ices. their evaluations/consultation with class- were chosen by WGBH to participate in room teacher as an ongoing activity Related hands-on activities in their Time to Invent Integrated Preschool Program services such as speech and language, Club.Activities included malting a chair (Hosmer Early Steps Preschool) counseling and occupational and physical Integrated multi-aged classrooms are from re-cycled materials, therapy may also be included, staffed according to the individualized Courses for Kids is an after school enrich- needs of the students.The curriculum is Professional development,support and time ment program offered at the elementary designed to fulfill goals and objectives for to collaborate will be provided to team schools that provides classes such as pre-school students in their social, ema- members working in the program. Ongoing hands-on science,drama, drumming, chess tional, cognitive,language,and physical home-school communication is built ill to and karate and languages. This year the development.A collaborative team provide support and consultation. Courses for Kids program collaborated with approach is lutilized in this program that Teachers provide ongoing work with all Stu- the Watertown Recreation Department to involves: special education teachers, dents to promote the understanding of dis- send ajoint flier so that Families would instructional assistants,consulting psychol abilities and strategies to help all diverse have the various options in one place. ogists,occupational,physical and speech learners engage with peers. The Watertown Middle School offers therapists.Parental involvement is critical enrichment clubs,such as the art mural to the success of this prograrn. There are middle School several instructional models including:half- Inclusion services are designed for special club and the gardening club, day and full-day programming,discrete education students vith moderate to signifi- E Watertown Conirmunity Education also pro- specialized services, consultation to parents cant needs who are able to manage the vides an exciting Summer Program that and'community providers,and develop- grade level curriculum but require modifi- f helps families plan a summer full of enjoy- mental screening.The Preschool Intake cations across the curriculum areas. € Review Team screens and assesses children log _Students are assigned inclusion services for dents who-�AC be going out to work when ® Vision Specialist support (Carroll Center, only the areas of disability(i.e. if a student they graduate.The Transition to Work Perkins School) has a math disability and requires signifi- Program recognizes and acknowledges the 6 Instructioahal Tutoring (One-to- one or cant assistance in class,inclusion for math necessity for all students to be given the small group on specific,instruction) class is appropriate).A special education opportunity to gain awareness and under- teacher or instructional assistant may pro- standing of the world of work while devel- These services are typically provided in- vide inclusion support.LEP Teams deter- oping appropriate work behaviors,social class. However,there are times when a stu- mine the frequency of inclusion services and life skills.A job coach will be provided dent requires"discrete" out of class based upon individual need& to assist student transition and the move interaction.With all these related services, toward the world of employment. The pro- consultation to staff and parents and evahh- The Academic Assistance Program is gram works closely with community-based ation services are provided as needed intended for both special and general edu- employers to enhance the experiences of cation students who require re-teaching, participating students,supporting them in Intensive In-District pre-teaching and more exposure to content the development of skills and relationships I nteQ'venttOns area curriculum.This class is co-taught that lead to successful transitions into the Student Services has been working on with one special education teacher and two world of work.This program is incorpo- establishing four strands of services which content area teachers.As a part of this pro- rated into the student's overall schedule would offer step-down and step-up services, gram,students receive progress reports on and requires 1S to 20 hours of work for students as well as respite,intensive a regular basis.All special education stu- weekly.Requirements include weekly meet- short-term and long term intervention, dents are enrolled in this class every other ings with the coordinator or job coach;an day for 42 minutes. The four areas derive from observable serv- in-house internship to prepare the student High School to transition into the work-force;submis- ice needs among students and from the Specialized instruction to support inclusion sion of weekly pay stubs;quarterly per- trend far such student to seek services out is provided by special education teachers formance evaluations to assess students of district.These strands address the fol- and instructional assistants who support progress;a midterm and year-end graded lowing disability areas: students in their inclusion classes.These project;development of a program newslet- Language-Based Programming classes focus on organizational and study ter as part of the student's evaluation. These programs are designed to meet the strategies to help students with disabilities Specialized Services educational needs of students diagnosed included in general education classes suc- The following related services are offered at with learning disabilities in the areas of teed.The Iearning format includes, but is the pre-school, elementary,muddle and speech and language,reading,and writing. not limited to: 1:1 instruction,small group high school levels to students who qualify The program provides academic instruction instruction,monitoring and reinforcement, for the specific services. that is diagnostic,intensive,and highly applied academics,homework strategies, structured.At the Hosmer,Lowell,and the evaluation of strategies and skills,and aca- ® Speech and Language Therapy Middle School, the specialized instruction is demic test monitoring. a Occupational Therapy in the areas of reading,writing,and math. The Academic Support program at y Therapy Physical Thera The language-based programming at the Watertown High School is intended for boil Psychologists (testing and consultation elementary and Middle School level does regular and special education students and. services) not extend to science,history, and specials.At the High School,the language-based pro- offers daily support to students in grades o Counseling,Clinician Support (one-to- grannznirrg expands to include language nine through twelve in all academic areas. one,group therapy by Wayside Youth and arts,math,history,and science, The teacher and instructional assistant sup- Family Services, Colony Care,The port students to complete projects,prepare Academy of Physical and Social This year a Language-Based Exploratory for tests, organize their assignments,and Development) team reviewed curriculum and program- homework. Collaboration with teachers, ® Specialized Reading Instruction (Orton- wing,and will be making curriculum and guidance counselors,administration,par- Gillingham,Wilson Reading Program, programming recommendations for the dis- ents, therapists, etc.,are other important orie-on-one and small group instruction.) trict to consider. aspects of the support given to students in Behavioral Consultation (Ivlelmark New Integrated Services Programming this program. England) Watertown recognizes the need to educate Watertown High School supports the trwisi- a Behavioral/Social Services (Walker and care for the whole student.We are lion of general and special education stu- School Services) intensely aware that there is more to edu- rho cating students than just academic develop- provide substantially separate settings for The NEW SYSTEMS program provides a ment. students with more significant issues. substantially separate classroom environ- ment for students wlta express their erno- The Integrated Services Program GSP) pro- CAP provides support for students who may meat concerns through presstheir vides academic and social/emotional sup- be experiencing some need for emotional behaviors in school. Classes here are taught port to students. Students may receive a and academic support during the school be a special education certified teacher spectrums of services creating optimum day.It offers an environment which encour assisted by an instructional assistant.The inclusive opportunities in general education ages development of coping skills through maximum class size may vary from 8 to 10 classrooms.Within this program,it is our goal setting and therapeutic intervention. Of students.This class provides a structured goal that students will gain the skills and equal importance,it also provides an setting through the use of therapeutic inter- strategies necessary to be increasingly suc- opportunity for support around school vention and a behavior management system. cessful socially and academically through- assignments through a liaison with teachers Students are encouraged to develop more out their school career. around a student's progress and behavior adaptive behaviors and to return to the At the elementaty level,Opportunity Rooms in clas& mainstream setting through gradual reinte- have been created at the Hosmer and the Usually, students are scheduled into CAP for gration.Morning check-in activities and Lowell.These rooms provide therapeutic a class period each day,however under appropriate therapeutic and behavioral space to provide on-going behavioral and special circumstances;CAP may be avail- work will enhance academic instruction. emotional support to students. Students are able as a respite setting for periodic emro Additional support services are available to able to access the space for breaks,time tional support, rams. These include social skillra students in the COMPASS and NEW SYS- out space,adapted lunch/recess groups, TEMS and as a quiet work space,School-wide The LOOK OUT program provides staff to programs. behavioral rubrics are used when deciding "look out"for students in the mainstream training groups, counseling,and structured to access the Opportunity Room to deal who may be experiencing difficulty with recreational events. with disciplinary issues. Students sent for attendance, tardiness,and minor behavioral Watertown Connections Progra>nnning time out will process their problem behav- issues, Students will be assigned to a Team The Watertown Connections Program is for with adult assistance and learn positive which will gather information about behav- designed to serve students who benefit from ioral patterns and follow-up-A0 teachers. strategies for dealing with emotional situa- Applied Behavioral Analysis {ABA) pro- dons. The Team which is comprised of classroom gramrrming. Matey students can benefit from teachers,a therapeutic Team leader;and a ABA programming in urchusion classes, The Middle School Integrated Services therapist,will meet weekly to strategiee and however there are some children who ben- Program (ISP) offers respite,drop-in serv- address issues which interfere with students efit from direct ABA instruction in a sub- ices, 45 day evaluation services,and a sub- fully participating in school in appropriate stangally separate setting.Watertown staff stantially separate classroom.The goal of ways. members working in these programs are these therapeutic services is to help stu- dents manage academic,social and emo- The COMPASS program provides a substan- trained in the development,implementa- � tional stress.The program offers a full hey separate classroom environment for tion, and evaluation of Applied Behavioral range st support from drop in visits,to students who express significant emotional Analysis (ABA) programming,and their concerns such as anxiety by internalizing work is overseen by BCBA certified consult- scheduled check—ins,to a substantially sep- these concerns and who find it difficult to ants from Melmark New England. arate classroom. The program supports participate in the mainstream high school regular communication with reguh parents,out- At the preschool and elementary level stu- setting. Classes are taught by special educa- side therapists,social workers, general an dents that benefit from direct ABA instruc- education teachers, guidance counselors sttion certified teachers assisted by um class tion in a substantially separate setting are and administrators. instructional assistant.The maximum enrolled at the Early Steps Preschool and at size may vary from 8 to 10 students. the Ilasmer Elementary School.The The integrated Services Program at Students will participate in morning check- the Hos has two substantially separate Watertown High School is comprised of in exercises with the staff'and in therapeutic four programs for students with a wide groups appropriate to their needs through- Connections classrooms, one for primary aged students K-1 and one for intermediate variety of needs.The Counseling and out the day.Students are encouraged to students in grades 2-5.Elementary students Academic Support Program (CAP) and begin to take a class or classes in the main- who require less intense progranrmung are LOOK OUI'programs provide support stream at a pace which matches their emo- which is integrated into the inclusive schaoI tional progress. enrolled at their neighborhood elementaryschool.Teachers and instructional assis- day,while COMPASS and NEW SYSTEMS tarots implementing ABA programming at rri l each of the elementary schools are sup- need a great deal of intensive instruction Learning Support classes are offered in ported by one of two consultants from for the most basic cognitive and academic English,heading,Math,Science,and Melmark New England. slas. Class size is small and speech and History language therapists are involved daily to Students needing ABA programming at the support the development of communication This Year the High School created a new Middle School are both educated in a sub- shills. program for students from i8 to 22 years stantially separate classroom and included old who remained eligible for special edu- in general education classes as appropriate There is a Learning Support classroom at cation. The Learning Experiences Adult given the student's needs.ABA program- the Gunniff for seven students in grades K to Program (LEAP) has a curriculum that Wring at the Middle School is also overseen 4,staffed by two teachers and three instruc- focuses on giving students the sld is they by Melmark New England. tional assistants. need to live independently in the commu- This year,for the first time,ABA program- The Learning Support Program at miry.They learn die skills necessary for mina was made available at the High School Watertown Middle School provides services daily living,leisure,community participa- as students needing a range of ABA services to students with significant cognitive and tuon,health,self advocacy, communication, moved from the Middle h School to the Hig developmental delays.Students are sup interpersonal relationships, and employ- School. ported in learning the content for their ment. grade level with modified curriculum and Learning support Programming grade group instruction. There is an added � There is an expanding diagnostic category emphasis on the practical shills required appearing in the schools,neurodevelop- for daily living. mental disorders.These include severe seizure disorders and neurological syn- The Learning Support Programs at dromes (which seem to be appearing in Watertown High School is designed to sup- much greater numbers).These children are port students who benefit from small class largely nonverbal in the early grades and size and require a modified curriculum. I g f I ji 3 f E ff`f If `h I tr2 - --- V_. Its vot TALLY SHEET: APRIL 12, 2011 Pct. D-10 OFFICE TOTAL WE, 'EA.S -ATIy VlN GENERAL. .OQ._RTM ,....._ NKS 0 IALLAN L. CICCONE, JR 17 ISEAN T. DURKEE 17 IJOHN J. LAWN, JR. 1 412 GARY J. MARCHESE 33 WRITE-IN 0 479 REf?RSE_NTATLI/E}1_NG 'fRAL �G _UR=.Gc BLANKS 0 IJAMES E. DIXON 44 (WRITE-IN 5 49 VANKS -. . -._.... . - IWRITE-IN . 0 0 TALLY SHEET SPECIAL STATE ELECTION MAY 1 Oth,2011 V(strict:D,Precinct:10 OFFICE TOTAL J'k-'E-[�OANTATIV IN;'GXDN ;l 1:Cfl BLANKS 0 JAMES E. DIXON (R) 99 JOHN J. LAWN, JR. (D) 453 j WRITE-IN - -- - — --- - 1 ! 553 I 1 I 113 f Election SutnmaryReport Data:11108111 GENERAL ELECTION Time.22:39:531 Page:] of]'I WATERTO WN,MA f, Swmary For Jurisdiction Aide, All Counters,All Races TOWN OF WATERTOWN 2011 GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER S, 2011 ; Registered Voters 21061 -Cards Cast 3507 16,65% Num.Report Precinct 12-Num.Reporting 12 100.00% PRES SCHL COMM MBR = DISTRICT D COUNCILLOR Total Total r Number of Precincts 12 Number of Precincts 3 L' Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 %= Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 °fo Times Counted 3507/21061 16.7 %1y Times Counted 834/5374 15.5 % Total Votes 2509 Total Votes 592 MARK SIDERIS 2434 97.01% KENNETH M WOODLAND 573 96.79% Write-in Votes 75 2.99%1 Write-in Votes 19 3.21° §: :•ia^".ism,'= m+- F37�:=1++;,r, ww.s.._?';? �Zr, �'tL `Yb. .....C1 S. �•::: sus,:o�Tn'"o'S.Jcrhh?=n� /° COUNCIL AT-LARGE :f SCHOOL COMMITTEE Yt Total Total Number of Precincts 12 Number of Precincts 12 { Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 % Precincts Reporting 12 100.0 Times Counted 3507/21061 16.7 % Times Counted 3507/21061 16.7 Total Votes 8570 Total Votes 7061 ANTHONY PALOMI3A 2090 24.39% M1CtIAEL K SHEPARD 1487 21,06% SUSAN G FALKOFF 2177 25.40% EILEEN.HSU-BALZER 1663 23,55% JOI1N A DONOl1UE 1458 17.01% JULIE MCMAHON 1603 22.70% STEPHEN CORBETT 1445 16.86%a CHRISTOPHER J BEACH 1434 20.31% s` MICHAEL S MANDEL 1354 15.80%ri DAVID MICHAEL STOKES 840 11.90% �0 Write-in Votes 46 0,54% 0 Write-in Votes 34 0.48 - ;DISTRICT COUNCILLOR LIBRARY TRUSTIES Total Total Z Number of Precincts 3 4 Number of Precincts 12 . Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 %` Precincts Reporting 12 106.0 % Times Counted 711/5155 I3.8 % l Times Counted 3507/21061 16.7 % Total Votes 505 Total Votes 6063 ANGELINE B KOUNELIS 495 98.02% KATHERINE H BUTTON 2061 33.99%5» Write-in Votes 10 1.9&1 MICHAEL J HANLON,JR 1892 31.21% TIMOTHY J TRACY 2079 34,29% li D15TRI'CT 13 COUl�ICILLOR F Write-in Votes 31 0.51 Total 3? C_.....,.��ti:a�'t ` z?:.s+ `.`-:.w.=:; $'''2":w�`'t"r•..'jE%.??� ^+I:;;" S-r'" i -f_,.i$T.S� Number of Precincts 3 'BALLOT QUESTION ti Precincts Reporting 3 100.0 % Total Times Counted 1014/5388 18.8 % Number of Precincts 12 Total Votes 729 Precincts Reporting 12 I0D.0 %CI;CILTA€1✓NK 720 98.77% 'Times Counted 3507/21061 16.7 %? Write-in Votes g 1. 3% Total Votes 2451 YES -- - DISTR[CT ' 1$29 74.44% C COUNCILLOR NO 628 25.56%9 Total Number of Precincts 3 {: Precincts Reporting 3 I1914 % Tunes Counted 9�18/5144 18,4 °1° - Total Votes 646 f V.J PICCIRILLl,JR 636 98.45% Write-in Votes 10 1.55% - r I > � � 0rs E, > m > x > Z' A -4 zr-Z, � 1 W 0 () r > � 0 � r, g� � mw�� 0000 � caa 0Ln No K) fV A CS1 N K3 5) o o ® e9 co co co tY7 �F 2D C� iV W W W V � olCD -4 ul � � Z W 0 c Inc -4K) — M Nol l " s s s a N N CJl CA M . 63 6T k co co co co W m VA W W y 0 o a co co W CO , 000 ca wtoCr+ a y tp to s a a s ca 8 oa WWc �, W Wcs, 3 f CC co (D m o a) to A C) ul W s ,� 00 � LJ1 0o t9 �f h�l W -4 Adis f c 115 II - - _ - Election Summary Report Date;12113/ l SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY Titne.21:27;37! Page:I of I WATERTOWN, MA Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY DECEMER 13TH, 2011 f Registered Voters 20680-Cards Cast 4449 21.51% Num. Report Precinct 12-Num. Reporting 12 100,00% SENATOR IN OF-14HRAL COURT 13EM _ 3 Total Number of Precincts 12 Precincts Reporting 12 106.0.% Times Counted 4357/9442 46.1 °10 f� 'total Votes 4357 Times Blank Voted 0 Number of Uncast Votes 0 _ WILLIAM BROWNSBERGF 215 4,93% JONATHAN HECHT 2645 60,71°% ROBERT B McCARTHY 1362 31.26% TIMOTHY N SCHOFIELD 127 2.9]% Write-in Votes S 0.18°/a ii SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT REP " Total Dumber of Precincts 12 Precincts Repotting 12 100.0 a/o. Times Counted 90YI577 5.7 % " Total Votes 90 Times Blank Voted 0 Number of Uncast Votes 0 t Write-in Votes 90 100,00% r.;wl1•:: - .:'Y�' K �S` 4t+"_x'�iiviaXa'ti:r lS_'=fir�.._%--M-Wd i. ..... SENATOR 1N GBN.ERAL COURT GRN Total Number of Precincts 12 �t Precincts Reporting 12 100,0 Times Counted 2/49 .4.1 % Total Votes 2 j Tunes i3lank Voted• 0 Number of-Uncast Votes_ 0 Write-in Votes 2 100.00% r saw-ter :,ter 5=�s•- ,�;a s� w� I 116 f