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Town of Watertown
2004 Annual Report
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The Town Seal
Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect
Story of the Watertown Seal
On the Watertown seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens,
bread for fish. Capt.Roger Clap, who landed at Nantusket Point in 1630, and rowed up Charles River to
Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists, records the following story of the trip:
"We went up Charles River until the river grew narrow and shallow,and there we landed our goods with much labor and toil,the bank
being steep and night coming on.
"We were informed that there were hard by us three hundred Indians.One Englishman that could speak the Indian language(an old
Planter)went to them and advised them not to come near us in the night;and they harkened to his counsels,and came not,I myself
was one of the sentinels that first night.Our Captain was a Low Country soldier,one Mr.Southcot,a brave soldier.
"In the morning some of the Indians came and stood at a distance off,looking at us,but came not near us;but when they had been
a while in view,some of them came and held out a great Bass toward us;so we sent a man with a Bisket,and changed the Cake for
a Bass.Afterwards they supplied us with Bass,exchanging a Bass for a Bisket Cake,and were very friendly to us.
"0 dear children!Forget not what care God had over his dear servants,to watch over and protect us in our weak beginnings.
Capt.Squeb turned ashore us and our goods,like a mercyless man,but God,ever our mercyful God,took pity on us;so that we were
supplied,first with a boat,and them caused may Indians(some hundreds)to be ruled by the advice of one man not to come near us.
Alas,had they come,how soon might they have destroyed us!I think we were not above ten in number.But God caused the Indians to
help us with fish at very cheap rates."
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Table of Contents
Town Officials and Committees
Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Boards and Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Department Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council
TownCouncil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TownManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Report of Town Finances
Board of Assessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Treasurer/Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Reports of the Offices of Town Administration
Personnel Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Town Clerk and Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Data Processing Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TownAttorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Purchasing Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Councilon Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Watertown Free Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Veterans' Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
John A. Ryan Skating Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Department of Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Reports of the Departments of Public Safety
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . .65
Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Voting Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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Watertown Elected Officials
Town Council President&Member of District C Councilor Library Trustee
the School Committee Stephen A. Romanelli Katherine H. Button
Pamela Piantedosi District D Councilor Michael J. Hanlon,Jr.
Council at Large Frederick L. Pugliese Lucia H. Mastrangelo
Marilyn M.Petitto Devaney School Committee Ann E Bloom
Susan G. Falkoff Eileen Hsu-Balzer Gracemarie V.LeBlanc
John H.Portz William G. Oates Raya Stern
Mark Sideris Anthony P. Paolillo
District A Councilor Laurie J. Mastrangelo McManus
Salvatore Ciccarelli Stephen Messina
District B Councilor John D. Quinn
Gus Bailey
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Boards and Commissions
Board of Appeals Board of Health Cable Television Advisory Committee
John W.Marshall Dr.Marvin Mitchell Stephen Corbett
Anthony D.Furia Barbara D. Beck,Ph.D. Chester Jenkins
Elaine V.Grey Dr.John H.Straus Alfred Gasper
John J.McCarthy,Jr. Mary E.Colpoys,M.D. Gary Schwartz
Harry J.Vlachos Linda Tracy
Licensing Board Robert Kaprielian
Board of Appeals Robert J.Whitney Tony Paolillo
Alternate Member Donna B.Doucette,Chair William Oates
Melissa Santucci George Newman Alan Epstein
John Gannon
Alternate Member Asa Pratt Fund
Board of Assessors Sandra Hoffman Donald MacDonald
Joseph B.Darby,III Raya Stern
Pamela K.Davis Watertown Housing Authority G.Jack Zollo
Chair,Town Assessor David Dalla Costa(Tenant Representative)
E.Joyce Munger,Chair Commission on Disability
Planning Board Leslie C.Whitney(State Appointee) Brian Charlson
John B. Hawes John O'Leary(Labor Representative) Councilor Marilyn Petitto Devaney
Linda Tuttle-Barletta Allen Gallagher Albert Gayzagian
G.Jack Zollo Alex Liazos
Juana Salazar Watertown Arsenal Development Diana Shepard
Jeffrey W.Brown Corporation George Donahue
John S.Airasian Carol Menton
Conservation Commission James I.Bean Andrea Greenwood
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott Roberta A.Miller Theresa Spillane
Leo G.Martin Alison B. Camduff
Nancy Hammett Joseph J.DiVico Council on Aging
Charles Bering James E.McDermott Harold Bejcek
Louis Taverna Councilor Mark Sideris Betty Finnell
Bonnie Potoki Councilor Sal Ciccarelli Patricia Gold
Patrick Fairbairn Councilor John Portz Dorothy Fleming
Barbara Zenn Rediker
Department of Justice— Bicycle Committee Christopher Hursh
Grant Advisory Board Peter Brooks Jane Stadohuk
Laura Kurman Janet Jameson Marie A.Morello
Chief Edward P.Deveau,Watertown Police Deborah D.Peterson Mary T. Keenan
Captain Thomas Rocca,Watertown Police Maria Saiz
Elaine Paradis B.Bonnie Baranowski Historical Commission
Patricia Casey Sheila Fay Victoria J.Carter
Roger Erickson
Election Commissioners Building Committee Natalie Zakarian
George Bogosian Gregory P.Watson John L.Piantedosi
Gertrude Broderick Dr.Steven Hiersche Henrietta P.Light
Curtis A.Whitney Joan Romanelli David J. Russo,Jr.
Demos Zevitas Stephen Messina Roberta Lane
Joseph Porcaro Marilynne K. Roach
Councilor Mark Sideris
Louis M.Taverna
George Whittie,Ex Officio
Allie Altman
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Cultural Council Watertown Square Study Commission Special Ed Program Committee
Ruth Rappaport Rick Thomson Councilor John H. Portz
Len Gittleman Peter Brooks Councilor Frederick L. Pugliese
Janet Mendelsohn Joan Merritt Kraus
Ilyse Robbin Mohr Ron Dean Watertown Contributory
Rich Mohr Sandra C Howard Retirement Board
Sarah Newhouse Clinton Knight Robert E.Ford
Paula J. Chase Betsy LaMond Town Auditor
Roland Jay Williston Councilor Gus Bailey,Chair R.Wayne MacDonald
KarlAnne Kulig Alex Liazos Thomas Thibaut,Jr.
Shaunna Harrington Joseph P.MacDonald James I.Bean
Rena Baskin Al Gasper
Mike Donham Environment and
Watertown Housing Partnership Energy Efficiency Committee
Gregory P.Watson Ad Hoc Committee (leased buildings) Lauri Murphy
Director of Community Development Councilor Salvatore Ciccarelli Liza Ketchum
and Planning Town Auditor Lisa Alexander
Mary C. Crain Gregory P.Watson,Director of Community Sue Tamber
Senior Planner,Community-Development Development and Planning Daniel Grossman
and Planning David Breakstone
Thomas Wade Library Building Committee
Watertown Housing Authority Lucia Mastrangelo, Chair Watertown Historic District
James Barwell Ann Bloom,Vice-Chair Commission
David Leon Raya Stern,Treasurer Harvey Steiner
Susan Wawrzaszek,Secretary Linda Sternberg
Watertown Recycling Advisory Group Patricia Ahern Margarget Pasulka
Sue Tamber,Deputy Superintendent George Bogosian Victoria Carter
Department of Public Works Susan Bowen Audrey Jones Childs
Charles C.Bering David Breakstone Amleto "Mel"Martocchia
Martin Lerman Katherine Button Matthew Petrie
Linda Carroll
Watertown Traffic Commission Hope Carras Public Works Facility
Chief Edward E Deveau,Chair Leone Cole Building Committee
Police Department Janet Fishman Janet Buck
Chief Mario A. Orangio Michael J. Hanlon,Jr. D. Richard Pascuzzi
Fire Department Joyce Kelly Councilor Mark Sideris
Sgt.Jeffrey Pugliese Gracemarie LeBlanc Councilor Stephen A. Romanelli
Traffic Commander Marsha Lenhoff Councilor Sal Ciccarelli
John M.Airasian Cecelia Lenk Gregory E Watson
John Bartley,Sr., Secretary Mary Ellen Murphy Director of Community Development
Gerald S.Mee,Jr., Superintendent Alexandra Quinn and Planning
Department of Public Works Alice (Betty) Rowan Gerald S.Mee,Jr.
George Pizzuto,Wire Inspector Beverly Shank Superintendent of Public Works
George E.Whittie Kay Westcott
Town Engineer Curtis Whitney
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Coolidge School Reuse 9- 11 Committee Cable Access Advisory Board
Advisory Committee Robert Erickson,Veterans Agent Robert Kaprielian
John Bartley,Sr. E.Joyce Munger Michael A. Conway
Christine M. Bellis Geraldine M.Britner G.Jack Zollo
Joan Merritt Kraus Lucia H.Mastrangelo Paul Michael Noftsker
Lucia H. Mastrangelo Captain Gene Merullo,Watertown William Oates
Michael Sherman Fire Department Steven L. Singer
Curtis Whitney Officer Rick Munger,Watertown Elyse G. Stoner
Town Councilor Salvatore Ciccarelli Police Department Steven W.Aylward
G.Jack Zollo,Planning Board Member Allie Altman
Gregory P.Watson,Director of Community
Development&Planning
Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Task Force
Susan Falkoff Town Council Representative
Anthony Paolillo School Committee Representative
Juana Salazar Planning Board Representative
Gerald S.Mee,Jr. Superintendent of Public Works
Thomas J. Sullivan Director of Recreation
Charles Bering Conservation Commission Representative
Leo Martin Conservation Commission Representative
Roger Erickson Historical Commission Representative
Peter Brooks Bicycle Committee Representative and Citizen at Large
Department Heads
Gregory P.Watson,Director, Caryl L.Fox,Director, Thomas J.Tracy,Town Auditor
Community Development and Planning Council on Aging Administration Building
Administration Building Senior Center 149 Main Street
149 Main Street 30 Common Street Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Work: (617) 972-6460
Work: (617) 972-6417 Work: (617) 972-6490 FAX: (617) 972-6404
FAX: (617) 972-6484 FAX: (617) 972-6493
Phyllis L. Marshall,
Leone E. Cole,Library Director, Edward P. Deveau, Police Chief Treasurer/Collector
Watertown Free Public Library Police Department Administration Building
123 Main Street 34 Cross Street 149 Main Street
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Work: (617) 972-6434 Work: (617) 972-6533 Work: (617) 972-6452
FAX: (617) 926-4375 FAX: (617) 972-6409 FAX: (617) 972-6403
Dr. Steven A.Hiersche,Ed.D, Joseph J.Mahoney, Data Processing Thomas A.Walsh, Manager
Superintendent of Schools Manager John A.Ryan Skating Arena
Watertown Public Schools Administration Building 1 Paramount Place
30 Common Street 149 Main Street Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Work: 617) 972-6469 Office,
Work: (617) 926-7700 Work: (617) 972-6463 (617) 972-6468 Arena
FAX: (617) 926-9759 FAX: (617) 972-6403 FAX: (617) 972-6498
Daniel A. Loughlin,Town Assessor Chief Mario A. Orangio,Fire Chief Steven J.Ward, Health Director
Administration Building Fire Department Administration Building
149 Main Street 99 Main Street 149 Main Street
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Work: (617) 972-6410 Work: (617) 972-6511 Work: (617) 972-6445
FAX: (617) 972-6404 FAX: (617) 972-6575 FAX: (617) 972-6403
Robert Erickson,Veterans Agent Gerald S. Mee,Jr., Superintendent of Nooshi Sassan Robertson,
Administration Building Public Works Purchasing Agent
149 Main Street Department of Public Works Administration Building
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 124 Orchard Street 149 Main Street
Work: (617) 972-6416 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
FAX: (617) 972-6403 Work: (617) 972-6421 Work: (617) 972-6414
FAX: (617) 972-6402 FAX: (617) 972-6403
Gayle M. Shattuck,Personnel Director
Administration Building Thomas J. Sullivan, Recreation
149 Main Street Department Director
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472 Administration Building
Work: (617) 972-6443 149 Main Street
FAX: (617) 972-6404 Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Work: (617) 972-6494
John E.Flynn,Town Clerk FAX: (617) 972-6403
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown,Massachusetts 02472
Work: (617) 972-6486
FAX: (617) 972-6403
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Town Council
Report of the Town Council Council Membership •January 27, 2004:the Town Council voted
— Year 2004 As a Biennial election took place on to appropriate$1,850,000.00 for the
A Report to the Residents of November 3,2003,the following candidates sidewalk demolition and reconstruction,
bean their two-year term on January 3, repaving,ornamental street lighting and
Watertown g y J �'
2004:Salvatore Ciccarelli,District A other related landscaping improvements
The nine members of the Town Council of Councilor;Thomas Gus Bailey,District B on Main Street starting from Thaxter
the City known as the Town of Watertown Councilor;Stephen Romanelli,District C Street to Watertown Square;
are elected biennially,in odd numbered Councilor;Frederick Pugliese District D
years,to serve as the legislative branch of Councilor;Marilyn Petitto Devaney, ' March 9, 2 :the Town Council voted
roce-
the Town's government.The elected mem- Councilor at Large;Susan G.Falkoff, to amend the Town s Procurement dures so that the Town remains consis-
sis-
hers consist of four (4) District Councilors, Councilor at Large;John Portz,Councilor tent with new laws passed at the State
four (4) Councilors at Large and a Town at Large;Mark Sideris,Councilor at Large;
Council President who is elected b the at level specifically relating to procurement
y Pamela A.Piantedosi,Town Council contracts;
large population. Their principle function is President;Valerie Papas,Town Council
to set policy for the administration of the Clerk. • March 23,2004:the Town Council voted
Town,its general government and pro- to endorse proposed reconstruction of
grams,adopt an operating budget on rec- Highlights of 2004 Nonantum Road,including reducing the
ommendations by the Town Manager,and The Town Council voted the following mat- number of travel lanes and including a
serve as overseers of the various agencies ters in order to effectuate the most optimal tree-lined planting strip to improve
of municipal government.As you will see level of services provided to the citizens of pedestrian safety with traffic calming
from this report for calendar year 2004, Watertown: measures;
your Town Council has been actively
engaged in the performance of its responsi- •January 27, 2004:the Town Council voted 'July 13, 2004: the Town Council voted to
bilities as elected representatives of to appropriate$2,800,000.00 for the authorize the creation of a revolving fund
Watertown's residents. purpose of renovating,equipping and for for the establishment of a public access
technological upgrades to the Watertown cable corporation and the building,
High School; remodeling and equipping of a new
access studio at the Watertown High
School;
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Standing L to R:Frederick L. Pugliese, Stephen A. Romanelli, Marilyn M. Petito Devaney, Gus Bailey, Valerie Pappas,
John H. Portz, Michael J. Driscoll. Seated L to R:Salvatore Ciccarelli, Pamela Piontedosi, Susan G. Falkoff, Mark Sideris.
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•August 10, 2004:the Town Council voted Acknowledgments has resulted in quality services that resi-
to amend the Town's zoning ordinances The President and members of the Town dents and visitors continue to enjoy.
to include section 5.15 Religious/School Council,individually and collectively,grate-
Our commitment to the citizens of our
Building Overlay District to assist with fully acknowledge those who have helped in
the redevelopment of the former St. Town remains constant.Because you have
P the fulfillment of its mission to serve the entrusted us as your public servants with
Theresa's Church and Rectory; people of the City known as the Town of
your continued support and input,we
• November 9, 2004: the Town Council Watertown.We are especially grateful to the would like to especially extend our heartfelt
voted to amend the Town's Demolition Town Manager who continues to provide gratitude to all residents for making
Delay Ordinance by extending the demo- guidance and assistance with the fiscal Watertown your home.
lition delay period for an additional six responsibility, budgetan,process and man-
months,providing for a one-year period agement of the day-to-day operations of
to expire from date of passage. the town.
• The Town Council also re-established the We also acknowledge with thanks and
Town's Working Group on Technology respect the efforts of each and every Town
and began the process of addressing the employee in every department along with
Town's needs and the implementation of those members who serve on elected and
technological advancements in order to appointed boards, commissions and com-
better serve our residents. mittees. Their commitment to public service
is recognized with pride and gratitude.
• The Town Council also began to revisit
the need to address a comprehensive To each and every one of the merchants
parking study in an effort to work and businesses in our great community,we
towards resolve for our residents and thank you for your diligence,patience and
businesses. support. Building a foundation through
your professional and cooperative efforts
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T O W N O F W A T E R T O W N
Office of the Town Manager
Michael J.Driscoll
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To The Honorable Town Council,Residents and Taxpayers of Watertown:
On behalf of the City,known as the Town of Watertown,its employees and the distinguished members of the Town Council,I am pleased to
present to you the Town of Watertown's Annual Report for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31,2004.I
believe you will find this annual report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates the accomplishments and achievements of the town
for the stated period.
I am pleased to report that the executive and legislative branches of our government,working in tandem,have successfully managed,initiated
and expanded a wide array of municipal services while maintaining fiscal discipline.These successes have been made though a commitment to
leverage both outside funding sources (Federal,State and Private) and Town funds to improve the quality of life and vibrancy of this community.
The Watertown economy is both strong and well managed,but fiscal restraint must be maintained in order that the successes enjoyed today
are not rolled back tomorrow during economic uncertainty.Throughout this report the reader will find detailed narratives discussing pro-
grams and initiatives that meet this philosophy.This section below highlights some of the particularly noteworthy achievements of 2004:
•www ci.watertown.ma.us—In January,2004,the Town unveiled a new website that showcases the Town's past,present and
future.The site offers information on Town government and services as well as a calendar of upcoming events,applications for
programs and licenses and public service bulletins.
•A new Fire Chief takes the helm of the department—On February 26,2004,Captain Mario A. Orangio was administered
the oath of office as Chief of the Department and charged with the task to lead this department into an ever-evolving fire service
operation in the 21st century.
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update—In March,2004,a nine-member Task Force was appointed and charged with the
updating of Watertown's Open Space and Recreation Plan which was last done in 1996.The Plan acts as the Town's guide to pro-
tect and enhance the community's open space,conservation and recreational areas,as well as illustrating its overall environmen-
tal condition.The Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs requires the Open Space and Recreation Plan to be
updated to remain eligible for State funding when available.
• Locker Room expansion and related improvements to the John A.Ryan Skating Arena—In April, 2004,the Honorable
Town Council approved a transfer in the amount of$137,000 which,coupled with available monies of$680,000 would allow for
the addition of four locker rooms to the exterior of the Arena(two of these locker rooms would be designated for the Watertown
High School boys and girls to use during the high school hockey season).The other two rooms would provide a larger space for
visiting teams to use during rental periods.The improvements also include a new water line,heaters in the stands and a relocated
Zamboni room.
• Departmental capital equipment replacement—In May,2004,the Honorable Town Council authorized a loan order in the
amount of$965,000 to fund various capital equipment items contained in the Fiscal Year 2004 Capital Improvement Program.
The approved loan order allows for the following replacement equipment:
—Aerial Platform Fire Truck $700,000
—Street Sweeper $115,000
—Optical Fingerprint Scanner $ 36,000
—Integrated Telephone System $ 33,400
The acquisition of the proposed items is consistent with the Honorable Town Councils priorities of not deferring maintenance and/or
recognition of costs of capital equipment facilities and infrastructure to future years.
• Saltonstall Parks Summer Concerts—This eight-week concert series has attracted a wide audience of Watertown residents
and visitors to experience an eclectic array of musical genres ranging from Jazz to Honky Tonk.
• Relay for Life—In June, 2004,the Town of Watertown hosted this American Cancer Society celebration at Victory Field to raise
monies to help fund research advocacy efforts and support services.This event raised more that$70,000 to assist in this stated
endeavor.
• Home Improvement Program—In July of 2004,the Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the Town
a Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Fund I (CDFI) grant in the amount of$450,000 from the Massachusetts Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.This grant will assist seniors and those on fixed incomes.The program provides
physical improvements to eliminate substandard conditions,addresses such items as energy and accessibility concerns,and
provides the invaluable service of technical assistance and a community advocate to help low-and moderate-income individuals
navigate the home improvement process.The Town's match for this grant award was$150,000.
• Cable Access Corporation—Board of Directors—The Town and Comcast of Massachusetts executed a ten-year cable televi-
sion renewal license that will run until January, 2014.One of the provisions of the renewal license is the Town or its designee
access corporation shall assume responsibility for the provision of access programming,facilities,staffing and equipment for
the residents.To meet the provisions of this license,in August, 2004,nine appointments were forwarded to the Honorable Town
Council for its review and confirmation.In September,2004,the Board of Directors was confirmed and charged with this
undertaking.
• New leadership in Personnel and Assessors—Ms. Gayle M.Shattuck assumed the position of Personnel Director on
February 20,2004,and Daniel A.Loughlin assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of Assessors in December, 2004.
What has been highlighted is only a sampling of the breadth and width of the Town's activities during 2004.I urge you to peruse this Annual
Report to gain greater insight into the myriad of activities of the various Town Departments.I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
residents of Watertown,its employees and distinguished members of the Town Council for their dedication and commitment to keeping
Watertown a fiscally sound community while still offering the level of service upon which Watertown residents have come to depend.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J.Driscoll
Town Manager
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Board of Assessors
In 2004,the Assessing Department contin- commercial property values.This has the In addition,there are a number of statutory
ued to work toward the mission of provid- undesirable effect of shifting more of the exemptions that are available to certain
ing fair and equitable assessments for all tax burden onto the residential taxpayer. qualifying taxpayers.All of these exemptions
Watertown taxpayers.To this end,a prop- In 2003,the state Legislature changed the are at their maximum allowable amounts
erty sales study and analysis was conducted under the law:
utilizing all qualified 2003 property sales. law to allow a shift of up to 200%of the tax
In addition,the first six months of property levy for commercial taxpayers to lessen the Clause
sales from 2004 were also reviewed to increase of the tax burden to the residential 22 10% (or greater)
determine market trends.The sales analysis Property owners.Currently,the commercial Disabled Veteran $ 500
revealed that residential property values taxpayers in Watertown are paying$19.90 per 100%Disabled
had increased approximately 10%to 15% per thousand dollars of assessed value Veteran $1,200
during 2003 and continued to increase while residential taxpayers are paying
during the first half 2004.During the $10.35.The$19.90 commercial rate is 17D Surviving Spouse/minor
second half of 2004,the residential market 175%of the flat tax rate of$11.37 while child or Elderly Person $ 350
showed signs of flattening out,and only a residential taxpayers are paying 91%of the 37A Blind Person $1,000
small amount of appreciation is expected flat tax rate.The flat rate is simply the tax
for 2005.Commercial property values did rate per thousand if there were no com- 41C Qualified Senior
not realize a significant increase but had at mercial shift. Citizen (65 +) $1,000
least shown signs of stabilizing after several While residential taxpayers are paying a Among the goals and objectives set by the
years of decline and stagnation.High much lower tax rate than commercial tax- Board of Assessors for 2005 is an increased
vacancy rates and lower rental rates still payers,they are also eligible to receive the commitment to providing taxpayers with
prevail in the office and R&D sector while residential tax exemption worth$883.For information through the Town's website,
the retail sector appears to be stabilized. fiscal 2004, 5,000 residential taxpayers mailers,news articles,cable television and
This trend of rising residential property received the exemption out of 8,700 resi- public appearances.
values and stagnating commercial property dential properties.An internal audit of
values has been evident for several years
assessment files identified an additional 750 In August of 2004,Pamela Davis,now in the greater Boston area.Low resi- residential properties that may qualify for Chairman of the Board of Assessors left
dential mortgage rates and a limited supply
the exemption.An informational mailer is the Assessors Office and was replaced by
Daniel A.Lou formerly of the Sudbury
of housing has pushed residential property being sent in early 2005 to inform those lam, y D'
values to new heights while a recessionary
taxpayers of the eligibility requirements and Assessors Office.
commercial and job market,both region- encouraging them to file an application.
ally and nationwide,has held down
FISCAL YEAR 2004 (7/1/03-6/30/04) 2005 (7/1/04-6130/05)
Residential $10.35 Not Available
Commercial $19.90
Industrial $19.00
Personal Property $19.90
RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION $882.76
Valuations:
Residential $3,753,239,748
Commercial $ 644,671,084
Industrial $ 250,261,450
Personal Property $ 131,431,402
Exempt $ 313,552,256
*Note:Fiscal 2005 property assessments and tax rates were not finalized at the time this was report was submitted.
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Treas u rer/Col lector/Parking Clerk
This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/ Bond Anticipation Note (BAN): As of June 30, 2004 the following FY 2004
Parking Clerk Office covers Fiscal Year Outstanding 7/01/04 $23,530,000 taxes and user charges were unpaid:
2004,July 1,2003 to June 30,2004. 821,358
Schedules of Selected Financial Short-Term Interest paid in FY 2004 was Real Estate $
Information,Major Categories of Receipts $483,344 at a net interest cost of 1.6100%. Personal Property $ 369,718
and Debt Principal and Interest are shown. BAN s are primarily used to generate rev- Motor Vehicle $ 252,601
enue needed to begin funding capital proj-
During FY 2004,bond principal payments ects before permanent borrowing (Bonds) Boat $ 1,828
were$2,727,720 and long-term interest are issued.BAN's generally cost less to Water $ 243,506
payments were$1,123,539 for a total per- issue than Bonds and can be rolled over Sewer $438,413
manent debt service of$3,851,259. for one year. Commercial Refuse $ 14,810
Total debt principal balance was Watertown continues to have a high rate of
$31,086,000 as of June 30,2004. Real Estate Tax collections.The rate of col-
Short-Term borrowings for fiscal year 2004 lection for FY 2004 Property Taxes,as of
were as follows: June 30, 2004,was 98.5%.
FY 2004 Selected Financial Information TAXTIUS
July 01,2003—June 30,2004 Brought Forward Only 01,2003) $281,776
DEBT BALANCE (6/30/04) $31,086,000 Tax Takings 95,067
Brought Forward Only 01, 2003) $31,082,817 Subsequent Taxes 208,112
Cash Received 135,010,523 Redemptions (186,650)
Cash Paid Out 132.133.974 Foreclosures
Ending Balance (June 30, 2004) $33,959,366 Ending Balance (June 30,2004) $398,305
CASH MANAGEMENT MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS
Interest Income $183,608
Property/Excise Taxes $56,666,891
Short-Term Interest Paid 483,344 Intergovernmental 10,976,334
Net ($299,736) Water/Sewer/Commercial 9,929,808
OTHER INTEREST Departmental 2,097,645
Tax Titles $36,631 Interest Earnings 393,583
Late Payments 173,344 Parking Fines 423,765
TOTAL $209,975 Parking Meters 198,543
License and Permits 198,848
Total Interest Income $393,583 payments in Lieu of Taxes 1,521,198
Total Short-Term Interest Expense 483,344 penalty Interest&Costs 219,404
Net Interest Income $(89,761)
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FY 2004 Principal and Interest Payments
SALE BONDED BALANCE PRINCIPAL INTEREST BALANCE Double
DATE AMOUNT PURPOSE 07/01/2003 PAYMENT PAYMENT 06/30/2004 Check
Oct-96 1,896,000 Remodeling-Town Buildings/Parks 471,000 235,000 16,733 236,000
1,114,000 Water Meters/Equipment 274,000 140,000 %655 134,000
Aug-97 8,055,000 Lowell School 6,030,000 405,000 290,604 5,6251000
Oct-98 12,469,000 School (Exempt) 9,825,000 655,000 411,013 9,170,000
1,216po School(Non-exempt) 955,000 65,000 39,858 890,000
575,000 School (Gym) 450,000 30,000 18,825 420,000
795,000 Computer 155,000 155,000 3,100 0
May-99 338,608 MWRA(Water) 67,722 67,722 0 0
1,463,000 Fire Station 765,000 165,000 27,740 600,000
188,000 Library 100,000 20,000 3,660 80,000
Nov-00 1,850,000 Skating Arena 1,600,000 125,000 75,219 1,475,000
1,692,200 Remodeling-Town Buildings 1,500,000 100,000 71,475 1,400,000
1,400,000 Recreation (03/09/99) 1,200,000 100,000 56,175 1,100,000
956,800 Planning (Town Buildings) 475,000 240,000 16,396 235,000
619,800 Departmental Equipment (04/13/99) 305,000 155,000 10509 150,000
215,200 Departmental Equipment (09/28/99) 105,000 55,000 3,584 50,000
204,000 Recreation 2 (04/13/99) 170,000 15,000 7,926 155,000
New Issue
Nov-03 800,000 Remodeling-E&N Fire Stations 0 0 14356 800,000
455,000 Remodeling Town Buildings 0 0 7904 455,000
1,246,000 Outdoor Recreational Facility 0 0 20,785 1,246,000
948,000 Planning DPW Facility 0 0 10,665 948,000
654,000 Equipment 0 0 7358 654,000
39,150,608- TOTALS 24,447,722 2,727,720 1,123,539 25,823,000*
*35,047,608 FY04 Total NET of New Issue
* 21,720,000 FY04 Total NET of New Issue
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Town Auditor
Schedule A
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES
ANNUAL CITY AND TOWN FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,2004
CITY/TOWN OF:� WATERTOWN I
ADDRESS: 149 Main St. III
Watertown,MA 02472
This report is based upon the fund account activity descriptions from the Uniform Massachusetts
Accounting System(UMAS)of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Please report data for the
fiscal year ended June 30,2004. Data supplied in this report will be used by the Department of Revenue,
other State and Federal Agencies,and public interest groups. The information will also be furnished
to the U.S.Census Bureau. Please read instructions carefully before completing your Schedule A.
For assistance,please call your Bureau of Accounts Field Representative.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(FUND 01)
mount (Omit
Account Number Item Description Cents)
A.Taxes
4110 Personal Property Taxes 2.289,682
4120 Real Estate Taxes 51.037,723
L 4150 Excise Taxes 3,339,486
r 4179 Penalties and Interest 173,344
4180 In Lieu of Taxes 1,521.198
4191 Other Taxes-Hotel/Motel 32,618
4198 Urban Redevelopment Excise
4199 Other Taxes 211,049
IA.TOTAL TAXES(NET OF fjF UI�DS1 58,605,100
B.Charges for Service t er Departmental Revenues
4211 Water Charges _
4212 Other Utility Charges
4229 Other Charges
4243 Parking Charges
4244 Park and Recreation Charges 307,372
4246 Sewerage Charges
4247 Trash Collection Charges 33,553
4248 Transit Charges
4370 Other Departmental Revenues 1,756,722
B.TOTAL C)iARGES FOR SERVICESIOTHER DEPARTMENTAL
REVENUES 2,097,647
C.Licenses,Permits and Fees
4322 Fees Retained From Tax Collections
4400 Licenses and Permits 198,848
IC.TOTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 198,848
D.Federal Revenue
4540 Unrestricted-Direct
4580 Unrestricted-Through the State 163,772
ID.TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE 163,772
4600 E.TOTAL REVENUF��FPO�STATE 11,090,918
F.Revenues From ter overnments
4695 Court Fines
4720 Received From the Count for Services Performed
4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 24,515
F.TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 24,515
4750 G.TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
4770 H.TOTAL FINES,AND FORFEITURES 774,105
I.Miscellaneous Revenues
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 225,075
4820 Earnings on Investments 183,608
I.TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 408,683
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 73,363,588
4990 J.TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 210,075
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES 73.573.663
K.Interfund Operating Transfers
4972 Transfers From Special Revenue Funds 785.000
4973 Transfers From Capital Protects Funds
4975 Transfers From Enterprise Funds 1.916,020
4976 Transfers From Trust Funds 15,000
4977 Transfers From Agency Funds
K.TOTAL INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 2,716,020
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING SOURCES,
AND INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 76,289,683
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General Fund Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (Fund 01)
General Government(100)
Account Accountant/
Number Object of Expenditure Legislative Executive Auditor Collector Treasurer
5100 Salary and Wages 66,388 198,896 218,567 238,712
5700 Expenditures 32,347 53,742 68,467 74,547
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay
TOTAL 98,735 252,638 287,034 0 313,259
Law Department Public Building/
Account Town/City Properties Operations License and
Number Object of Expenditure Counsel Maintenance Assessors Support Registration
5100 Salary and Waqes 47,293 169,611
5700 Expenditures 233,438 138,868 68,932
5800 Construction 8,282
5800 Capital Outlay
TOTAL 233,438 194,443 238,543 0 0
Account Conservation
Number Object of Expenditure Land Use Commission Other
5100 Salary and Wages 1,183,389
5700 Expenditures 430,684
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 580,731
TOTAL 0 0 2,194,804
public Safety(200)
Account Emergency Medical
Number Object of Expenditure Police Fire Services Inspection Other
5100 Salary and Wages 5,406,953 5,883,312 6,239
5700 Expenditures 275,832 255,310 1,176
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 167,291 45,333
TOTAL 5,850,076 6,183,9551 01 0 7,415
Education(3005
Account
Number Object of Expenditure Education
5100 Salary and Wages 19,588,498
5700 Expenditures 7,201,821
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 51,750
'TOTAL 26,842,069
Public Works(400)
Sewerage
Account Highway/Streets Highway/Streets Waste Collection Collection&
Number Object of Expenditure Snow&Ice other &Disposal Disposal Water Distribution
5100 Salary and Wages 116,110 861,434 13,120
5700 Expenditures 501,427 290,803 2,853,242
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 12,777
TOTAL 630,314 1,152,237 2,866,362 0 0
Account
Number Object of Expenditure Parking Garage Street Lighting Other
5100 Salary and Wages 932,400
5700 Expenditures 231,178 887,606
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 62,307
TOTAL 0 231,1781 1,882,313
Human Services(500)
Account Veterans'
Number Object of Expenditure Health Services Clinical Services Special Program Services Other
5100 Salary and Wages 308,838 145,672 40,199
5700 Expenditures 50,559 33,952 45,590
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay
TOTAL 359,3971 01 179,624 85,789 0
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General Fund Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (Fund 01)
Culture and Recreation(600)
Account Historical
Number Object of Expenditure Library Recreation Parks Commission Celebrations
5100 Salary and Wages 1,249,556 273,376
5700 Expenditures 427,1511 108,959
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 13,9581 2,548- I
TOTAL 1,690,665 384,8831 0 0 0
Account
Number Object of Expenditure Other
5100 Salary and Wages
5700 Expenditures
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay
`TOTAL 0
Debt Service(700)
Account Retirement Of Interest on Long- Interest on Short- I
Number Object of Expenditure Debt Principal Term Debt Term Debt Other Interest
5900 TOTAL 2,727,722 1,123,535 483,344
Unclassified(900)
Account Workers' Other Employee
Number Object of Expenditure Compensation Unemployment Health Insurance Benefits Court Judgments
(TOTAL 445,885 25,634 7,013,834 620,458
Account Intergovernmental
Number Object of Expenditure Other Insurance Assessments Retirement Other
(TOTAL 380,553 3,062,879 5,423,689 17,1891
Total General Fund Expenditures
Account
Number Object of Expenditure Total
5100 Salary and Wages 36,948,563
5700 Expenditures 14,265,631
5800 Construction 8,282
5800 Capital Outlay 936,695
5900 Debt Service 4,334,601
Unclassified 16,990,121
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES 73,483,893
Transfers/Other Financing Uses
5960 Transfers To Other Funds 770,435
5990 Other Financing Uses
aTAL TRANSFERS AND
OTHER FINANCING
USES 770,435
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 74,254,328
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Balance Balance
Fund/Item Description July 1, 2003 Additions Deductions June 30,2004
A.ASSETS
1. Cash 69,340 767,951 816,324 20,967
2. Accounts Receivable 0 0
3. TOTAL ASSETS 69,340 767,951 816,324 20,967
B.LIABILITIES
1. Police Outside Detail -25,644 513,264 542,556 -54,936
2. Fire Off Duty Detail 1,468 7,616 9,084 0
3. Taxes Due State 2 8 10 0
4. Meals Tax Due State 0 0
5. License Due State 0 0
6. Due County/Retirement Systems 0 0
7. Guarantee Bid Deposits 0 0
8. Unclaimed Items 0 0
9. Other Liabilities 93,514 247,063 264,674 75,903
10. TOTAL LIABILITIES 69,340 767,951 816,324 20,967
NOTE--Total Assets Must Equal Total Liabilities
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
Total Salaries and Wages as of December 31,2003 as
Reported on IRS Form W-2 $44,203,738
Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year
Ending December31,2003 858
SCHEDULE OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF
JUNE 30,2004
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FUND Investments
17General Fund 13,688,072
Special Revenue 5,935,115
Debt Service Fund
Capital Proiect Funds 8,166,798
Enterprise Funds 3,887,005
(Trust Funds 2,382,657
Agency Funds 20,967
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 34,080,614
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SCHEDULE OF DEBT OUTSTANDING,ISSUED,AND RETIRED THIS FISCAL YEAR
Report in Whole Dollars-Omit Cents
Item description Outstanding Issued this Retired this Outstanding Interest this
July 1,2003 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June 30,2004 Fiscal Year
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A.GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Buildinqs 3,032,000 4,255,000 527,000 6,760,000 150,814
Departmental Equipment 410,000 1,317,000 210,000 1,517,000 21,450
School Buildinqs 2,735,000 180,000 2,555,000 122,231
School-All other 0 0
Sewer 0 0
Solid Waste 0 0
Other Inside Limit 2,074,000 3,794,000 543,000 5,325,000 117,769
TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 8,251,000 9,366,000 1,460,000 16,157,000 412,264
OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT
Airport 0 0
Hospital 0 0
Electric 0 0
Gas 0 0
School Buildings 15,855,000 1,060,000 14,795,000 701,616
Sewer 0 0
Solid waste 0 0
Water 341,720 207,722 133,998 9,655
Other Outside Limit 0 0
TOTAL OUTSIDE 16,196,720 0 1,267,722 14,928,998 711,271
TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 24,447,720 9,366,000 2,727,722 31,085,998 1,123,535
B.REVENUE AND NONGUARANTEED BONDS 0 0
C.SHORT TERM DEBT
Tax Anticipation Notes 0 0
Bond Anticipation Notes 21,833,800 23,530,000 21,833,800 23,530,000 483,344
GrantAnticjgation Notes 0 0
Other Short Term Debt 0 0
TOTAL SHORT TERM DEBT 21,833,800 23,530,000 21,833,800 23,530,000 483,344
D.OTHERINTEREST
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Personnel Department
The Personnel Department is responsible for During 2004,the Personnel Department Massachusetts law requires that all employ-
a wide range of personnel-related activities. worked with collective bargaining units in ees be given a copy of the Town's policy on
Included in the responsibilities of the contract negotiations. the prevention of Sexual Harassment in the
Personnel Department is the recruitment and workplace each year.Through the Employee
selection of employees;negotiation and The Town's Workers Compensation program Assistance Program,the Personnel Depart-
administration of collective bargaining agree- covers all employees for the town and school ment sponsored several Harassment Training
ments;employee relations;monitoring of departments with the exception of the seminars that were well attended.
leave;administration of Workers'Compen- Police and Fire Departments.During 2004,
sation and Unemployment;Civil Service 27 claims were filed; 5 injuries were claimed In addition to posting recruitments to the
compliance;maintenance of confidential from the School Department, 16 municipal Towns website,the Personnel Department
personnel records;training programs; claims were reported,and 6 library claims increased the use of technology in
compliance with federal and state laws and were reported.The Town contracts with a recruitment efforts by posting openings
regulations;and other related functions. third party administrator for workers'com- to Bostonworks.com,Townonline.com,
pensation claims and an occupational nurse Department of Employment and Training
During 2004,the Personnel Department for injury claims from the Police and Fire website,and professional sites,thus
assisted many departments,the Town Departments.In 2004, 30 injury claims were decreasing the cost of newspaper ads while
Council and the Town Manager in recruit- filed by the Police and Fire Departments. increasing the visibility of our postings.
ing and selecting personnel.The Town The Department is looking forward to
hired 21 people during Calendar year 2004 The Towne Unemployment program covers 2005 as it continues to work towards hiring
all employees for the town and school the best possible candidates for the Town and promoted 14 employees.Additionally, p ,
the Personnel Department participated in departments.During 2004,the Personnel improving the administration of work-
the hiring for the DPW Summer Work Department expanded the services of the related injuries,and improving service to
Program and filled temporary clerical sup- third party administrator for u the y- employees,department heads and citizens
port needs for various departments. ment by making Jon Jay Associaatestes t th of Watertown.
Ms. Gayle Shattuck was hired as Personnel Employer of Record with the Department
of Unemployment Assistance.
Director in February 2004.
Town Clerk and Election
The Town Clerk and Election Office serves recordation of Uniform Commercial Code • Participated in the development of the
as a direct link between the citizenry and its statements,notary public services and the Town's FY05 operating budget.
Town government.The Town Clerk's office, office also serves as a distribution center for . Continued the duties and responsibilities
by statute,is responsible for the issuance various Town brochures and surveys.The as Burial Agent for the Town.
of vital statistics,maintenance of Town Staff in the office also serves as"unofficial .Completed the annual renewal process for
records,the insurance of compliance with ombudsman"to provide general informa- all applicable licenses,permits and certifi-
the Commonwealths Open Meeting Law and tion regarding various municipal services cates while ensuring compliance with
it also serves as a repository for all rules, to the public.The Town Clerks office also Chapter XVH of the Town's ordinances.
regulations,ordinances and bylaws promul- serves as a liaison between the Town and
gated by the Town Council and other town the Federal and State governments. •Ensured compliance with state guidelines
departments. During calendar year 2004,the office in the filing of necessary annual reports
The Town Clerk's office was first established achieved the following: with the Alcohol Beverage Control Commis-
in
1634,the first year records were kept, . Maintained the highest level of accuracy . Ensured access a all of locations
and continues today to provide accurate in the recording and issuance of the Vital polling
documentation on events and happenings of Statistics of the Town of Watertown. throughout the Town.
the City known as the Town of Watertown. . Placed election signage in strategic loca- • Coordinated Public/Private resources in
The Town Clerk's office provides a number tions throughout the Town alerting the cit- planning of the Faire on the Square 2004.
of consumer services, such as the issuance izenry to the upcoming voting exercises. • Implemented the Goodridge et al.v.of dog licenses,the sale of various Division Department of Public Health et al. deci-
of Fisheries and Wildlife licenses,the •Conducted the 2004 Annual Town Census. sion regarding marriage.
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The Election Commission, directed under Licenses and Fees Vital Statistics
Massachusetts General Law,by the four Burial Permits $1,230.00 Births 320
member board of election commissioners, Hunting Licenses 688.75 Deaths Recorded 292
has a number of responsibilities mandated
by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 50 Dog Licenses 6,74950 Marriage Intentions 326
through 56.The Commission as charged Wildland Stamps—Resident Marriages Recorded 318
is to ensure fair and impartial elections and Non-Resident 1,595-00 Affidavits of Correction of Birth,
in the Town of Watertown. Responsibilities Archery Stamp 235.00 Deaths and Marriages Recorded 20
include: coordination of the annual census, Sporting Licenses 1,622.00
generation of voting lists and jury lists, Licenses
implementation of the National Voter Marriages 8 075.00
p Kennel License 1
Registration Act through the establishment Raffle 160.00 Dog Licenses 667
of the Central Voter Registry,maintenance Fishing Licenses 5,343.25 Cat Licenses 370
of the town's residency database and com- Sporting Fees 485.15
pliance with the Commonwealth's Campaign Seven Day All Alcoholic
Finance reporting procedures. Waterfowl Stamps 6'2.25 Common Victualler 19
The Election Commission conducted the Cat licenses 3,400.00 (Restaurants)
following voting exercises during 2004. Licenses Commission—Alcohol, Seven Day Wine/Malt Common Victualler 3
Common Victualler, etc. 121,845.00 (Restaurants)
DATE TYPE OF ELECTION Miscellaneous Clerk/Election Six Day All Alcoholic Common Victualler 7
March 2, 2004 Presidential Primary Fees 2,495.85 (Restaurants)
September 14, 2004 State Primary Resident Book 499.00 Six Day Wine/Malt Common Victualler 3
November 2, 2004 State Election Certified Copies 24,876.00 Common Victualler License 90
The Licensing Board promulgates rules and Underground Storage Permits 3,700-00 Clubs 11
regulations specific to Watertown to ensure
the life, safety, and health of the citizenry Non-Criminal Fines 1,450-00 Auto Dealer Class 1 10
and town visitors. The Licensing Board Miscellaneous Licensing Board Auto Dealer Class Il 12
issues a myriad of licenses and permits that Fees 37,965-00 Auto Dealer Class I11 0
range from amusement devices, to gasoline, TOTAL $222,476.75 All Alcoholic Package Good Store 6
to liquor licenses.All of the licenses issued
are renewable yearly.The Licensing Board Recording Fees Package Good Store Wine/Malt 6
also serves as a hearing officer to ensure Mortgages $1,771.62 24-Hours Opening 5
compliance with licensing conditions. Business Certificates Sale of Food at Retail 5
The Licensing Board also works closely with and Business Certificate Entertainment 15
five town departments,the Alcohol Beverage Withdrawals 16,030.00 Music Box 8
Control Commission and the State Fire TOTAL $17,801.62 Automatic Amusement Device 16
Marshall's Office in the licensing process.
Total Clerks Revenue Auto Repair 64
Total Fees Collected $240,278.37 Letting Out of Motor Vehicles 5
Paid to the Commonwealth ($ 9,546.25) Shuttle/Jitney 2
Net Revenue to the Town $230,732.12 Livery 13
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Data Processing Department
The Data Processing Department supports The Town's Computer Network provides a Planning began for a new integrated finan-
the Town of Watertown's administrative complete electronic platform for employees cial management system that will improve
Information Systems and assists in the to communicate and share documents. the functionality of municipal applications
implementation of new computer technolo- Built on a backbone of high-speed fiber- and improve employee productivity.More
gies. Located in Town Hall,the Department optic cabling,the system allows for private applications will be integrated so as to
administers the Town's wide-area Computer and secure e-mail among Town depart- eliminate redundant processing.Planning
Network,which connects Town Hall, ments.A firewall gateway provides secure also began for an upgrade to the Town's
Library,Police,Fire,School Business Office, Internet e-mail and web browsing.Anti- Network.New servers will be installed to
and Public Works buildings.Additional virus software is installed to update net- provide greater performance and more fea-
municipal buildings on the wide-area net- work computers automatically from a tures in a collaborative work environment.
work include the Commander's Mansion, secure web site.Anti-spam software is Additional information was added to the
Senior Center,and John A. Ryan Skating installed to prevent spam e-mail.
Arena.The Department also operates anet- Town's website wwwci.watertown.ma.us.
work-connected IBM computer which Many desktop computers were upgraded More documents are now in the Document
s Financial Systems,Accounts with new versions of software for office Center and e-mail addresses were added
processes
ables,Purchasing,Payroll,and productivity.Many older monitors were so that the public can contact municipal
Water/Sewer Billing. Other administrative replaced with new flat screen monitors. departments. Plans are in place to provide
Vendor checks moved to a laser printing additional real-time information and inter-
systems,such as Real Estate Tax Billing, format. active forms.
Appraisal and Motor Vehicle Billing,are
supported by outside vendors or service Submitted by Joseph Mahoney
bureaus. Data Processing Manager
Town Attorney
Kopelman and Paige,P.C.continued to serve appeals, claims of unfair labor practices, standing relationship with the members of
as Town Attorney for the City known as the and labor contract negotiations.We pro- the Town's government and to meeting the
Town of Watertown for the year 2004. Our vided representation for the Town and its goal of providing effective legal advice and
duties as Town Attorney included providing boards before various state and federal representation to Watertown in the future.
legal advice and opinions to the Town courts,and administrative agencies
Manager and department heads on a range including the Civil Service Commission, Respectfully submitted,
of matters.We continued to attend and the Labor Relations Commission,and the Kopelman and Paige,P.C.
advise at all meetings of the Town Council. Massachusetts Commission Against Town Attorney
As Town Attorney,we represented the Town Discrimination.
in matters involving appeals of special per-
mits,zoning enforcement actions,disposi- As Town Attorney,we strive to provide com-
tion of vicious dogs,and claims brought by Prehensive, efficient,effective legal advice.
We have enjoyed our strong working rela-
and against contractors and subcontractors
related to Town construction projects. tionship with the Town and its administra-
tion,and we express our gratitude towards
The Town attorney also represented the the Town Manager and Town Council for
Town in employment matters involving asking us to serve in this significant role.
employee disciplinary actions,bypass We look forward to continuing our long-
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Purchasing Department
The Purchasing Department assists all Town Whenever appropriate and cost-effective, The Town has chosen to emphasize the
departments in the purchasing process, the Town participates in Consortia to pur- importance of purchasing office supplies
whether the need is an urgent purchase chase larger quantities of items that are that are environmentally compatible.
or planning an upcoming project.All pro- also purchased by other municipalities.The Procurement of paper goods,envelopes,
curements must be consistent with the benefits to Watertown are seen through stationery,copy paper,requires a recycled
Massachusetts General Laws and local improved bid results due to more competi- content.Toner products are collected and
Ordinances. five pricing because of the greater com- returned to vendors for recycling to mini-
Purchasing continues to work together with bined volume and vendors that must mize the impact on the environment and
every department to identify potential areas Provide reliable service acceptable to all cost of these products.
participants. One example of this type of
where procurement and contract adminis- procurement includes the purchase of food The Purchasing Department continues to
tration can be streamlined and more bene- work with all Watertown departments to
ficial to the Town of Watertown.This office service items for the schools such as milk, improve coordination of procurement proj-
provides materials and information regard- bottle juice,canned soda,ice cream treats, ects using uniform bids for multiple depart-
ing implementation of purchasing policies, bread,and snack products. Other examples ments within the Town for services and
procedures and the laws. are heating fuel,vehicle fuel,road salt,and materials that can be purchased as blanket
vehicles. contracts available for all. Services such as
A number of Capital Improvement Projects Again,the Town took advantage of the building and equipment maintenance,sup-
and purchases were conducted during cal- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bidding plies,and technical expertise are important
endar year r004. Some projects were hersspe- Awards.Bids that are solicited through the to continuing uninterrupted and consistent
weeris a particular department and others State are made available to municipalities operations in all Town departments.This
were shared with multiple departments. and facilitate the procurement process. Department appreciates the challenges
Bids are issued and awarded from the These bid results serve as representative facing the Town to produce the most
Purchasing Department after working with market rate information to define specifica- cost effective and beneficial results for
the individual department personnel famil- lions for goods and services available and Watertown. It is important that we work
iar with the specifications for the materials identification of vendors meeting the speci- together with other departments to achieve
or service needed.These projects included fications including prevailing wage require- the most valuable and satisfactory results
the following examples:Construction ments and other related details of cost. from the purchasing process.
Contractor for New Library,Fire Department
Platform Truck,Street Sweeper,Parking Computer equipment, computer software,
Meter Mechanisms,High School Phase computer consulting services,vehicle pur-
Three Improvements Contractor,Skating chase and replacement,public safety sup-
Arena Contractor,Watertown Square plies,vehicle parts,building maintenance
Contractor,Traffic and Safety Improvements, services (HVAC),Training and Educational
Sidewalk Repairs,Road Surface Repairs, services are all examples of successful pro-
Landscaping Contracts for Town Property, curements exercised by Watertown use of
and Copy and Office Machines. the State Contracts.
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Health Department
The Health Department staff consists of Environmental Insnections: 2004 I .
one full-time Director, one full-time Chief Food Establishments 570
Environmental Health Qficer, two full- -
time Sanitarians, onefull-time Head Clerk, Housing 112 -
one full-time public Health Nurse, one full- Swimming PooMrlpool 153
time Animal ControlOfcer1jr.Sanitarian Miscellaneous 345
and one part-time Veterinarian. Hazardous Materials 169
The Board of Health consists of three Total 1,349
members that are appointed for three- Another portion of the Health
year terms by the Town Manager. Department's work involves complaint
investigation,including,but not limited
to,solid waste,dust,odors,noises,
Environmental Health rodents,hazardous waste incidents,
The Health Department conducts numerous food establishments,food-borne ill- Pre-operational inspection of a food establishment's
walk-in freezer unit.
state mandated inspections throughout the nesses,nuisances,tobacco and problem
year according to state mandates.These animals. On occasion,the Health Depart-
inspections include food establishments ment must hold show cause administrative
includingease trap maintenance housing, Environmental Permits: 2004
g P g, hearings and prepare cases for resolution Food Establishments 225
body art establishments,indoor air quality in District Court.Three hundred ninety-seven
at skating rinks,tanning establishments, (397) complaints were investigated in 2004 Temporary Food Events 305
swimming pools and whirlpools,group and a number of these cases were resolved Swimming PooVftrlpool 19
homes and motels.The Health Department in cow. Tanning Establishments 7
also conducts hazardous materials inspec- Body Art Establishments 1
lions in accordance with provisions of the Some of those complaints involve rubbish
Watertown Hazardous Material Regulation. and garbage left out on the curb at non- Massage Establishments/ 15
Practitioners 44
This program is designed to assist busi- collection times or days.The Health
Department distributed over 500 bright
Hazardous Material Facilities 161
De
nesses in the proper handling,storage and P �
disposal of hazardous materials. green door hangers reminding citizens of Watertown residents took household haz-
how and when to place garbage and rub- ardous waste to the Minuteman Regional
bish out for collection. Household Products Facility in Lexington.
In conjunction with Pre-registration at the Health Department
inspectional work,the was required before any resident could
Health Department enter the site on one of the eight collection
issues numerous per- days during the year.Two hundred forty
mits.Before a permit (240) Wa in tertown
households visited the
can be issued,the per- facility
mit holder submits
complete and accurate
information.Also,the
Health Department
reviews plans for all
new and renovated food .sp
establishments,facilities
with hazardous materi-
als,tanning,body art,
massage establishments
Hazardous Materials Program inspection. and Community
Development and
Planning projects. Paint cans are sorted at the HHP center.
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Animal Control and numerous municipal departments to birds tested positive for the Virus but no
The ACO/Jr. Sanitarian's (ACO) duties provide ongoing forums on animal care Massachusetts residents tested positive for
include,but are not limited to,patrolling and pest control management. In late 2004 the Virus. However,four Massachusetts res-
the town,participation in a rabies/West Nile the Chief Environmental Health Officer idents and seven horses tested positive for
Virus task force,investigation of vector con- (CEHO),with assistance from the ACO, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus.
trol and solid waste complaints, swimming developed educational pamphlets for police As a result of the West Nile and EEE threat
pool inspections,food establishment officers concerning Wildlife in the commu- the town applied larvicide briquettes to the
inspections and the enforcement of all per- nity on private property. town's catch basins in order to control the
tinent state laws and the Watertown Animal emergence of vector mosquitoes.The
Control Ordinance.Enforcement action Feral Cat Program Health Department and EMMCP continually
includes the issuing of citations (tickets) The Board of Health worked in conjunction monitor the emergence of these Viruses and
for non-compliance,responding to emer- with the Charles River Feline Rescue (CRFR) adjust plans accordingly to maintain com-
gency dispatch calls and the prosecution of to establish a Trap,Neuter,and Return (TNR) prehensive intervention, education and sur-
violators in District Court.The ACO edu- program to control the feral cat population veillance programs.
cates the public regarding health and safety within Watertown.In 2004,twenty-three (23)
concerns involving animals,lectures in cats have been trapped,neutered (sterilized)
school classrooms and on cable television, and returned to a managed colony.Another
part of the program includes rescuing
the Feral Kittens.Twenty-four (24)
Feral Kittens have been removed
from these colonies.These Feral
Kittens were fostered, socialized
and adopted to become licensed
and healthy pets.In addition
to being a humane approach to
eliminating Feral Cats, the TNR
program is financially sound. Thomas Cusick, DVM, vaccinates a dog.
Licensing the Feral Kittens In addition the Health Department distrib-
uted over 500 bright blue door hangers to
actually generates revenue rather area homes with information about West
Nancy Haynes,ACO, conducts "Feral cat"seminar. than spending funds to euthanize Nile Virus,removal of standing water serv-
est
these animals.As Inspector of Animals the ACO carries ing as breeding areas for mosquitoes, and
out the isolation and quarantine of sus personal protection from mosquitoes when
q Rabies Clinic outdoors.
pected rabid animals, animals with wounds The rabies clinics are held annually with
of unknown origin or animals bitten by Thomas Cusick,DVM,participating.Dogs Animal Control Statistics 2004
suspected or confirmed rabid animals, and cats are vaccinated for rabies the
These findings are reported to the Citations 22
first Saturday in April each year at the Fees Collected
Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Health. $500.00
Watertown Administration Building.This
Isolation and quarantine cases are often Cat Licenses 370
done in cooperation with Watertown veteri- past year a total of forty-five (45) animals
p received rabies vaccinations at the clinic. Dog Licenses 667
narian Thomas Cusick,DVM. Court Appearances 4
The ACO is required to be a licensed Pest Mosquito Control Animal Hearings Conducted I
Control Applicator.This license is used for The Board of Health worked in conjunction Calls Received 350
the Mosquito Control Program,for rodent with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Number of Animals Impounded
control issues within the municipality, Commission (EMMCP) in planning larvi- Dogs: 13
for the monitoring of demolition on con- cide, adulticide and surveillance activities Cats: 3
struction sites and for oversight of pest throughout the town.In 2004 the threat of
control companies doing business within the West Nile Virus (WNV) continued to Wildlife: 1
the town.The ACO also visits the schools impact the State and the Nation.Eight dead Other: 0
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Animals Quarantined and prevention of disease.Providing treat-
Dogs: 24 ment,immunizing the contacts of the index
Cats: 24 case,and follow-up of patients are vital steps
for disease surveillance and control.In year i
Animals Submitted for WNV Testing: 0 2004,there were 102 cases reported. ,
Positives: 0
Animals Submitted for Rabies Testing: 3 35-
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Positives: 1 25— r `'
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Emergency Preparedness ,5
Watertown is one of twenty-seven (27) 10—
cities and towns that comprise region 4B of 5—
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o � nnn the Massachusetts Department of Public G�, e �y.�a �a .y Q �a•.5•y Joyce Cheng, Public Health Nurse, vaccinates
Health (MDPH) emergency preparedness �` �w;����a,•° °o�e�r:°-e'�ce�oyw• �a�F°co`c�ee
district There are seven statewide emer �e$eQa4�;�eQcSa`� Q o`Q°�Ze�a Ja a Watertown resident
gency preparedness districts in all. In 2003 yet
and 2004,the Health Director and Public Vaccine Program
Health Nurse attended numerous regional Hepatitis A Prevention and Awareness The Health Department serves as a vaccine
emergency preparedness meetings. There has been an increasing number of depot for local health department providers.
Watertown received grant money from confirmed Hepatitis A cases reported in The Health Department distributes vaccines,
MDPH to purchase computer equipment Massachusetts in 2004. To address the received from the Massachusetts Department
and consulting services needed to assist in issue of food handling and food safety in
the development of emergency prepared- of Public Health to thirteen (13)Watertown
ness plans. One part of the plan that was light of the Hepatitis A outbreak training health care providers.Over twelve thousand
completed was the Infectious Disease for Person in Charge" of local food estab- (12,000) doses of vaccine were distributed
Emergency Plan.All municipalities are lishment was held.A lecture on Hepatitis A to providers and fifteen (15) site visits were
required to develop this plan in order to was presented at the Watertown Mall Health conducted to ensure safe storage and ban-
assist with disease response on a regional lecture series for the general public.The dung of the vaccines.
basis.In addition,the Health Director, Health Department worked with a local
Public Health Nurse and the Chief restaurant to provide Hepatitis A vaccina- Health Promotion
Environmental Health Officer took an tion for its employees. The Public Health Nurse participated in
online emergency preparedness assessment
course from the Columbia School of Public Flu Clinics the Watertown Mall Health lecture series
Health. On several occasions,the Health and provided information on current
Department met with the Fire, Police, The flu vaccine shortage created a siics i- health issues.A Health lecture was also
cant challenge for organizing flu clinics in given at the Watertown Senior Center.
Schools and DPW regarding ongoing town- g
wide emergency planning. guide Following the continuously changing The Public Health Nurse also participated
guidelines posted by the Department of Coalition to
Community Health Nursing Public Health,multiple clinics were sched- address the underage in the Watertown Youth Coadrinklition
problem
uled to address different age groups and and.drug abuse related issues. The Health
Communicable Diseases medical conditions based on new guide- Department participated in the Health Fair
Communicable diseases are reported to fines. Over thirteen hundred (1,300)
the State Department of Public Health as Watertown residents received influenza vac- at the Middle School providing posters,
required b law.Newly revised re a- pamphlets and information on hand
q y y z` cinations through Board of Health spon- washing;West Nile Virus and Lyme disease.
tions released in February 2004 contained sored clinics for seniors and residents with In addition,information on animals and
seventy-seven (77) reportable diseases chronic illness.Twenty-seven (27) home
includin Influenza SARS Smallpox and animal rabies awareness was provided.
gbound elderly and disabled residents
Monkeypox.The Public Health Nurse received flu shots via home visits by A monthly blood pressure clinic was held at
received lab reports from Department of the Public Health Nurse.Forty (40) Watertown Mall from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Public Health and other laboratories.The Pneumococcal vaccines were given for on the first Friday of each month.
standard procedure requires the Public those who are high risk for Pneumonia.
Health Nurse to conduct interviews and
investigations,then file case reports.The
information collected is used in the control
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Watertown Task Force Medical Waste Collection Day The Health Department will continue to
The Health Department assists residents In the Fall of 2004,Watertown held its first pursue alternative sources for funding this
who need help in resolving public Household Medical Waste Collection day program.In the interim,all complaints
health/medical related issues.When at the Administration Building parking lot. about smoking in public places and youth
required,the Public Health Nurse refers A vendor specializing in the packaging, purchasing cigarettes are investigated.
residents/patients to other appropriate transportation and disposal of Medical
agencies.Additional duties include Waste was hired to handle this material. Tobacco Control Statistics 2004
investigation,reporting and follow-up Over 100 pounds of hypodermic needles, Compliance Checks (Rounds) 3
of suspected elder and child abuse cases, syringes and medications were collected Total Establishments Checked 119
assistance in the preparation of community for sanitary disposal. Eliminating these Number of Violations 16
health grants, and participation in a rabies materials from the municipal waste
and West Nile Virus response team. The stream reduces the potential for accidental Total Money Received for 2004
Health Department's inter-departmental task needle sticks and the improper disposal of January $7,885.00
force continues to address the needs of res- medical wastes. February $745.00
idents in crisis. The task force,with mem- March $772.00
bers from the Police,Fire, School and �,,,WJ- April $1,711.00
Health Department,Council on Aging,
Food Pantry,Veterans Office, and Housing May $6,303.00
Authority,Center for Mental Health, and June $3,023.00
Mt.Auburn Hospital Social Services July $0.00
Department, continues to collaborate in August $656.00
2004 to provide improved services for _ '`:.� September $1,354.80
Watertown residents.The resource book October $4 405.00
for the task force was also updated in 2004. November $9,070.00
Nursing Service Statistics December $10,880.00
Tuberculosis Screenings 5 Total $46,804.80
Blood Pressure Screenings 118 Household Medical Waste Collection. Total Permits Issued for 2004
Communicable Diseases Reported 102 Food Service 162
Massage Inspection/Application Reviews 18 Tobacco Control Retail Food 50
Tanning Inspections 4 On July 1, 2004,an amended version of Caterers 5
Influenza Shots 1,300 the Massachusetts General Law prohibiting One Day Catering 305
Hepatitis A Shots 39 smoking in public places took effect. This Swimming Pools/Whirlpools 19
Pneumococcal Shots 40 law virtually eliminates smoking in all pub- Massage Practitioners 44
Housing Inspections 4 lic places,including workplaces.This Massage Establishments 15
Cam Inspections 3 amendment complements Watertown's
p p other tobacco related regulations. Mobil Foodservice 6
Home Visits 123 Funeral Directors 16
Consultations 37 Youth having access to tobacco products Rabies Clinic 45
b remains a problem.Funding for the tobacco Vaccine Distributions 75 Bakery 2
Rabies Letters 10 control program was eliminated in 2003,
however,three compliance checks were Group Homes 8
performed and a total of 119 stores were Tanning 7
checked to see if they sold to minors.Sixteen Motel I
times,stores were found to be in violation. Tobacco 43
Non-criminal tickets were issued and three Hazardous Material Facility 161
stores received a short-term suspension of Body Art Establishment 1
their permit to sell tobacco products. Body Art Practitioners 3
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Recognition of Outstanding Service
During calendar year 2004 longtime Board
of Health member Dr.Marvin L.Mitchell
retired from the Board of Health after many t
years of dedicated service.The Watertown
Board of Health,Health Department staff
and the Town of Watertown would like
to recognize Dr. Mitchell for his numerous
contributions and for his commitment to
improving the health status of the community.
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Council on Aging
Watertown's Older Adults in the Twenty-First Century
The revised"Directory of Senior Services" been understanding about the need to share The Watertown Food Pantry,which is under
was written,printed and distributed this space,and the Library has helped to accom- the administrative oversight of the COA,
year.The comprehensive booklet has infor- modate our needs,especially for our quar- reported a seventy percent increase in indi-
mation in an easy-to-use format on topics terly parties. viduals being served by the Pantry since
ranging from health insurance and health he The 2001.The Pantry,which provides approxi-
care advocacy to nutrition and legal infor- with the
participated in a grant application mately five days'worth of food once a
mation.The guide also describes all of the Watertown Fire Department for month,is now serving more people sixty
services of the COA (Council on Aging)/ free smoke detectors and home inspections and older.The coordinator is assisted by
Senior Center. for seniors.The grant was through a volunteers who give time and energy and
Department of Public Health safety project. the generosity of the Watertown residential
The forty-four-page book lists web
addresses and links to sites on aging issues. In 2004,we began monthly showings of and business communities.
Resource Guides were given to senior hous- video histories of Watertown veterans, COA Board members staffed our table
ing locations,the library,Town Hall,and which include their war experiences.Their at this year's"Faire in the Square"and
stories give us a window into the lives of
other areas in Watertown.Copies can be helped with the yearly fund-raising Yard
mailed to older adults and their families and "the greatest generation." Sale,as well as providing suggestions
are always available at the Senior Center. This year,we had lectures and workshops and ideas for the COA/Senior Center.in
The COA/Senior Center section of the Town on a number of important topics,including October 2004,Harold Bejcek retired from
website is now updated monthly to reflect financial planning,Medicare reform,Social the Board after serving for more than
our current schedule of events and activi- Security,osteoporosis,hearing loss,pre- twenty years,including three years as
ties.Families who live across the country venting falls,and safe driving.The Senior Chairperson (1995-1998).
can now contact us through e-mail,with Center hosted local singer Deena Dennis, Our caseworker continues to provide sup-
questions and concerns about available who gave two concerts. port and advocacy to seniors and their fam-
services for Watertown residents. The Property Tax Work-off Program,in flies through home visits and phone calls.
All Senior Center exercise classes and other 2004,placed two seniors as aides in ele- She provides recommendations and helps
large group activities continued without mentary schools as well as in other school to make sure that appropriate agencies are
interruption when the Watertown Free settings,in the Library,and other Town involved. She and all the Senior Center staff
Public Library temporarily moved its departments.The project enables qualified respond to hundreds of information and
Children's Department into the Phillips seniors to earn up to seven hundred and referral calls on a wide range of senior
School gym while the main library is reno- fifty dollars toward their Watertown real concerns that come to our attention.
vated.Participants in the programs have estate taxes. The Senior Center also helps with fuel
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Friends of the Watertown COA President Mary Keenan reviews
the new Directory of Senior Services.
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assistance paperwork,has a volunteer who
works with seniors on health insurance
concerns,and offers income tax assistance
through AARR
The shopping bus runs throughout Town
twice a week and takes older adults to
supermarkets. The service is used by indi-
viduals who may need the assistance occa-
sionally or on a regular basis. Medical -
transportation is available through a ven-
dor company. —
A varied schedule of ongoing classes and
activities at the Senior Center seeks to serve
a diverse community that includes a range
of ages,interests,and abilities as we strive
to program for the current and coming
generations of older Watertown adults. WWII veteran and subject of the video biography
"Chris Hursh,A Veteran's Story."
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Watertown Food Pantry volunteers Dorothy McDonnell,
Dottie Fleming, and Jack Green.
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Recreation Department
Organization crafts.A Girls Softball League for youngsters 2004 Programming
The function of the Watertown Recreation in grades 2 to 6 was started this spring.The
Department is to provide a year-round league consisted of five teams and over 70 Winter
recreation program for the citizens of girls.The recreation department thanks the With the arrival of winter comes a wide
Watertown.It is the goal of this department many volunteer coaches who made this range of Basketball Programs for the citi-
that all citizens have the opportunity to softball league possible. zens of the town. Kids Crafts,an arts&
enjoy their leisure time with enjoyable This department continues to attempt to crafts program for 2-to 4-year-olds,was
activities in a safe environment. held once again at the Watertown Boys&
make more of the citizens aware of one of Girls Club.Also this winter the recreation
The Director and Head Clerk are the only the town's most valuable assets,Arsenal department expanded its Pre-K Sports
full-time employees of the department.Part- Park. Our Pre-K Sports Program was held Program to include a winter session.This
time and seasonal employees are hired to at the Arsenal Park.Working with the program that included soccer and"T"ball
instruct and supervise the various programs Watertown Youth Soccer Director,we was also held in middle of the day at the
of the department during the year. scheduled many of their 6 versus 6 games Boys&Girls Club.The department's
at the park.Working with the Watertown Elementary School Basketball Program
New Department Initiatives Police Department,a Street Hockey held practices at the Cunniff and Hosmer
Program for middle-school-age youngsters
and Expansions Schools during the week. Games were
The Recreation Department,the was conducted at Arsenal Park.By having played at the Middle School on Saturdays.
our Adult Tennis Lessons and a portion of As mentioned,a floor hockeyram
Department of Community Development our Summer Youth Basketball Program at program
and D.P.W.worked on the following Capital was also played at the Middle School for
Improvement Projects that were mostly
Arsenal Park,we exposed it to hundreds of youngsters in grades 2 to 8.Also Middle
the town's citizens.
completed in 2004.The tot-lots at Victory School youngsters participated in a Sunday
Field,EEC. Richard S.Moxley Playground, The Recreation Department expanded its In-Town Basketball Program.At the Kelley
Corporal Richard O'Connell Playground programming for 2nd through 8th graders Gym at Watertown High School, on Sunday
and Saltonstall Park were all renovated by adding a Floor Hockey Program on nights,we had an Over 35 Basketball
with new play equipment and rubberized Saturday mornings.This program was Program.A Sunday morning drop-in bas-
safety surfaces.During 2004 plans were held at the Palladino Gymnasium at the ketball program for adults was once again
worked on for additional tot-lot work at Watertown Middle School. run at the Middle School this winter. Baton
Bemis,Lowell and How Park tot-lots. Plans Classes for youngster were held at the
The Recreation Department has taken Cunniff School on Tuesday evenings The
w a
were also worked on for work to be done advantage of the newly developed Watertown Watertown Recreation da Department in con-
on the surface of the water park at the P
website,ww .watertown.ma.us,to increase unction with its counterpart in Belmont
Filippello Playground. communication and accessibility to our pro- conducted various programs for our
The Recreation Department's Pre-K Sports grams,applications,permits and features of Special Needs population. Programming
Program was also expanded with sessions each facility for our residents.We have also for the special citizens of the town
in the winter,spring,summer and fall.The set up a database of 1,300 students and included bowling, basketball, swimming,
winter sessions were held at the Watertown 80 special needs participants in order to Friday night socials and floor hockey.
Boys&Girls Club.This summer's session contact or communicate by e-mail or
was a combination of sports and arts& regular mail.
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Spring The daily activities include music, arts& Revenues and Other
During the spring,the department con- crafts,playground games, sports, ping Activities
ducted a wide range of programs for the pong, foosball and gym play. The young- Revenues from programs and other sources
citizens of Watertown. Spring Programs sters also went to the M.D.C. Pool to swim, totaled over$132,300.00.These moneys
included Pre-K Sports, "T"Ball for young- to Arsenal Park for a cookout and other were used to fund many of the department's
sters in grades K and 1 and Ragball for varied field trips. There were camp sleep-
children in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Baton
overs for the older children; one of which Programs.
Classes were held at the Cunniff School was held on the grounds of the Watertown The department worked with many groups
for children ages 3 to 16. This program Middle School. Family Nights and Talent and individuals to arrange for field use
culminated with a recital at the Watertown Shows also added to summer entertain- through the town during FY 2003. Over
Middle School and participation in the ment of many of the town's residents. The 1,900 park permits were issued to
annual Memorial Day Parade.The M.John department owes a special thanks to the groups such as Watertown Youth Soccer,
Moxley Track Program was again held at Watertown School Committee for its Watertown Youth Baseball,Watertown
Victory Field for children in grades 4 and support of the Pequossette Summer Babe Ruth Baseball,Watertown Pop
5.A Sandlot Baseball clinic was held dur- Recreation Program. Warner Football,Watertown Senior Babe
ing the April School Vacation at the Summer Basketball Leagues were run for Ruth Baseball,the Watertown School
O'Connell Playground.Also during the Department,Watertown Men's Softball
April Vacation a Sports Program was held children and adults at many of the gramown's League and Watertown Inter-City Team and
courts. The youth portion of the program at the Middle School for youngsters from included both instruction and games,while anew entry in an Over 40 team. Permits
grades 2 to 8.A new Girls' Softball League the adult leagues produced many highly were also issued to many church groups,
was started for youngsters in grades 2 to 6. Scout groups, civic organizations, busi-
competitive contests. Hundreds of people nesses and residents so the could schedule
Adult Lessons for tennis were also con- participated in the program as players y
ducted this past year. During the spring activities on the town's parks. The depart-
the department continued its programming ment also issued hundreds of permits for
for the special citizens of the town. The Fall picnics and parties at Arsenal and Filippello
department also issued permits for use — Parks,as many people enjoy the beautiful
of the town's playing fields. Flag-tag football, soccer, mini-basketball grounds of these two parks.
and field hockey programs were offered
the elementary school students this past The Watertown Recreation Department
Summer would like to thank all the Town
The department conducted a Summer fall. Drop-In Gym Programs were held at the Watertown Middle School on Tuesday, Departments for their assistance over the
Playground Program le the Arsenal,Bemis Thursdays and Friday evenings for the stu- past year.Without their help and that of
Casey, The a llo,Moxn't and Victory Field dents in grades 6 through 12, and also many of our fine citizens,we would not be
Parks.The activities s, the playgrounds adults.A Pre-K Sports Program was con- able to provide the town's people with any-
included arts&crafts,baseball basketball tinued as part of our fall programming. thing near the programs they deserve.We
tennis,track d field, softball, nd Fie, This program introduced 4-and 5-year-old would also like to thank the Town Council
were taken
and more.Playground Field Trips children to "T" ball and soccer. Programs and the Town Manager for their support of
were taken to various locations in Greater for our Special Needs population were the many Capital Projects that have been
Boston.There were three two-week sessions also conducted during this time of year, completed and those in the planning stages.
of classes this past summer.Tennis Lessons The activities included socials,field trips These projects will greatly enhance our
were given at the Mary Williams Tennis and many sports. This past fall some 25 town parks and make Watertown a better
Courts at Victory Field. youngsters signed up for a six-week ski place to live and play.
For the 35th year Pequossette Summer program at Nashoba Valley Ski Slopes. Respectfully submitted,
Recreation Program was an intricate part There were 100 group rate tickets sold for
of this summer's activities for the youth of "The Lion King"which was held at the
Watertown. The camp runs four two-week Opera House in Boston.
sessions for youngsters 4 to 13. On average Thomas J. Sullivan
there were 200 campers at each session. Director of Recreation
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Library
Mission By December,construction bids were Personnel
Watertown Free Public Library fulfills the opened and a contract was awarded to Each year a Staff Day is held for the pur-
informational,cultural,and recreational DeIulis Brothers Construction.Work began pose of staff development and training.The
needs of the community by providing by the end of 2004.The schedule calls for highlights of this year's Staff Day included
access to a wide variety of popular and ref- construction to be complete in 18 months. communication and team-building training
erence materials, resources,services,and The library has a commitment to making plus a discussion of the Main Library design
programs that extend their personal and as much information available as possible, with our architect,Drayton Fair.
intellectual development and that reflect the including electronic resources. To help One of the most important aspects of
Town's cultural and ethnic diversity.The fulfill that commitment,new databases providing excellent library service is to be
staff works to create an environment which were acquired in 2004,including Wall constantly training staff in order to have
welcomes and satisfies the needs of users of Street Journal online,Washington Post the most up-to-date information possible.
all ages and abilities,and works actively to online,SYBWorld (online version of In 2003, staff attended workshops on
attract new users to the library. Statesman Yearbook),Facts on File Forms, young adult literature, children's litera-
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center,Loislaw ture, storytelling,management,readers'
New Initiatives (laws from all 50 states),Grove Art Online, advisory and the new Innovative Interfaces
The Main Library renovation and addition Microcosm (Dun&Bradstreet informa- integrated library system software. Several
project was the focus of the year, subse- lion about Massachusetts companies), staff also attended professional confer-
quent to funding by the Honorable Town Morningstar,ReferenceUSA(information ences—Massachusetts Library Association
Council in August, 2003 and a grant by about companies nation-wide),and Conference,New England Library
the Massachusetts Board of Library Prices4Antiques. Association Conference, Public Library
Commissioners in November, 2002 in the Association,Book Expo, and the American
amount of$2,972,408.The third prong In an effort to expand our services available Library Association Conference. Staff
of funding for the project is fundraising, from home,the library acquired Library members regularly participate in profes-
which reached the halfway point of the Insights Museum Pass management soft- sional committees and make presentations
$1.6 million goal by year's end. ware.This allows Watertown residents to at conferences.
book museum passes up to 90 days in
In September,the Main Library moved its advance,all from the comfort of their own Personnel changes occurred in the
operation to the Phillips School in anticipa- home.The software compiles pass usage following departments:
tion of the construction.Due to limited statistics,sends reminders to patrons who
space,fewer computers were made avail- have reserved passes and helps the staff Children's Department
able,but the entire collection of library keep information up-to-date. Lindsay Patterson resigned and Julie Roach
materials was made accessible at Phillips was hired as her replacement.
or at one of the branch libraries. Trustees
In 2004,the Trustees were very Young Adult Department
busy coordinating the fundraising Kathy Caple resigned.
effort for the Main Library reno-
vation and addition project. Custodial
In appreciation of the many Gregory Brooks and Robert McLaughlin
hours donated to the library by were hired to fill two part-time vacancies.
volunteers,the Trustees honored
s them with a Volunteer Apprecia- Programs and Services
tion night in June.In 2004 The library continues to provide many pop-
volunteers donated a total of ular programs and services for children,
1,817 hours.In addition,high young adults,and adults.
school students served 455
Packing up the Hunnewell Room. community service hours at the The scope of training tutorials for adults on
library,and Project Literacy tutors using the Internet was expanded to include
donated 7,500 hours to tutor people in training in using the new online catalog,
learning English. online databases,and basic"Internet life
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skills"such as opening e-mail accounts and The Project Literacy Department
filling out online application forms. conducted English for Speakers
The number of Watertown residents receiv-
of Other Language (ESOL)
ing home delivery services increased,and classes for adults for
25 weeks of the year. Five
deliveries to local nursing homes continued, x
classes at five different levels
Adult book discussion groups continued, � -. ,P���
served 120 students from
including the semi-monthly adult group, 4=ip 1 January—May.A once a week
senior book group,poetry group, science _===` daytime class for parents was
fiction group, and Spanish group. continued at the Watertown
The library presented two movie and Family Network. The Family
Network provides childcare.
discussion programs in conjunction with Children and their parents enjoy the last party held in the
former Children's Room at the Main
the Filmmaker's Collaborative, supported f Library. The program was fortunate to
receive an award of$2,000 from
in part by a grant from the Watertown The Young Adult Department continues to Watertown/Harvard and Watertown/O'Neill
Cultural Council. provide materials and programs for our Properties Community Enrichment Fund
The Children's Department was very teen population.This year a summer read- for running an ESOL class and $811 from
creative with programming this year,as ing program for"tweens" (4th and 5th the Watertown Savings Bank Annual
there is limited space at the Phillips for graders) was introduced. In addition to the Customer Choice Awards. Boston Adult
programs.The Lower Hearing Room at usual summer reading activities, successful Literacy Fund funded two of the evening
Town Hall was the venue for storytimes web design and blog creation workshops ESOL classes and childcare for the students'
on Wednesday and Friday mornings. On were held. The Teen space in the Phillips children through June. Through the Bentley
Saturday mornings,the empty half of the School was well planned and a pleasant Service Learning Center,Bentley students
Phillips gym was the location of a"Rumpus place for the kids to come to use library were classroom aides in our ESOL classes
Room"program. The Children's librarians materials and receive library service.The and conversation group facilitators. There
seized the opportunity to take their show on proximity to the high school enabled the were six volunteers during the spring
the road to schools, as well,presenting all- department to deepen the cooperative rela- semester and three during the fall semester.
school programs at Hosmer and Cunniff, tionship with the high school;many more
older teens are using the s and collec- Special events during the year included a
and a Children's Book Week Interactive g space Community Connections program, which
Exhibit at those schools,as well.The librar- Lions. School visits from the high school
almost doubled over previous ears. matched community volunteers with
ians also presented after-school programs p y immigrant families to meet socially during
on a regular basis at Hosmer and Lowell. the summer.A culminating Pot-
They were active in other Town-wide activi- Luck dinner event was held at
ties,including the Memorial Day parade, the end of October and was a
the Early Childhood Information Fair, and great success with 27 people
Faire on the Square. Children's activities attending. The department
were held at the branch libraries, and worked with the Friends of
included Tempoland at the East Branch and Project Literacy to create a
the annual Strawberry Festival, Garden Day,
postcard on which students
and Bike Safety Day at the North Branch. -
wrote notes to past donors.A
nine-hour Studv Circle on
Learner Persistence in Adult
Basic Education for staff and
volunteers was also held in
2004. Tours for students and
Getting ready to do some tie-dyeing in the Teen Room. tutors at the National Heritage
Museum in Lexington and the
Museum of Fine Arts were pop-
ular, as was a Boston Harbor
Islands trip in July. Carole Smith
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Berney presented two wonderful work- Statistics
shops on nature for students and tutors.
Fifteen people attended each of the June Items added to the collection:
events. Books 10,071
One of our tutor pairs was video-taped for Sound Recordings 1,904
an internal IBM promotional video about Videos/DVDs 2,687
community volunteers.The video is pro-
moting volunteerism within the company.As CD-ROM/Video Games 183
a result of this connection IBM added the TOTAL: 14,845
Friends of Project Literacy to their charita-
ble organizations list. Circulation:
Main Library—
Social Events were held for all Project Adult and Young Adult 210,291
Literacy participants at the end of the Main Library—Children's 105,830
school year,June,and in December at a
Winter Solstice Party—120 attended each. East Branch 21,660
North Branch 28,755
TOTAL CIRCULATION: 366,536
Reference Questions Answered
in person,via telephone, and e-mail:
Adult and Young Adult 12,584
Children's 5,284
TOTAL: 17,868
.ems Attendance at Programs:
Department Number of Attendance
..`�. � - Programs
Project Literacy student and teacher meet in Adult 69 300
the library.
Children's 332 10,818
Friends of the Watertown Young Adult 37 532
Free Public Library TOTAL: 438 11,650
The Friends of the Library expanded their
support of the Museum Pass Program
which enables Watertown residents to visit
the area's major museums at no or nominal
charge by adding a pass to the Orchard
House in Concord. The Friends sponsored
many library programs and conducted suc-
cessful book sales.
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Veterans' Services
"Honoring Those Who Answered the Call and Those Who Are Still Serving"
During 2004,the Veterans'Services • Made education Montgomery GI Bill February:
Department continued to assist Watertown referrals to state colleges. • Participated in VA West Roxbury"Iraq
veterans and dependents in receiving all . Helped veterans with job search assis- Homecoming Day."
state and federal benefits to which they are tance in conjunction with the state
entitled.With the country at war,we are Department of Employment&Training. May:
also assisting departing and returning . Transported veterans to VA hospitals • Memorial Day activities.
veterans in getting the same benefits. and clinics.
• Norman Darling Killed in Action in Iraq,
Assistance Provided • Held monthly Veterans'Council meetings. wake in Watertown,funeral at Bourne VA
• Enrolled veterans in the health system • Ordered grave markers for deceased national cemetery.
of the Veterans Administration. veterans.
•Assisted veterans in submitting paper- •Worked with Bob
work to receive service-connected Kaprielian to videotape
disability and pension benefits from the veterans as part of -
Veterans Administration. Watertown's ongoing
•Worked with widows of veterans to apply "Veterans Oral History Y
for dependents indemnity compensation Project"...these tapes
(DIC) and widow's pension. are shown periodically
at the Senior Center
• Enrolled eligible veterans and dependents and on local cable in state Mass General Law 115 benefits, television. -
which includes financial assistance for
needy veterans, spouses,and children. •Worked with Memorial Day.
Watertown Housing
•Assisted those eligible in applying for Authority to assist eligible veterans June:
state-funded annuities for 100%service- in obtaining town housing. • Spoke at the monthly Health Task Force
connected disabled veterans,and widows
and parents of veterans killed-in-action. 'Enrolled hospice-care veterans in VA meeting.
nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.
• Obtained burial financial assistance July:
for indigent veterans to ensure proper Events •World War I captured German cannon
burials,also assisted with funerals for re-dedication July 4 at Victory Field—
many veterans. January: many thanks to Arthur Napolitano and
• Screened veterans with service-connected • 104th birthday parry for our very own Steve Russo (who both were primarily
disabilities and dependents to determine 104-year-old World War I (Navy) & responsible for this event happening),
eligibility for property tax abatement under World War H (Army)veteran Russell the entire Department of Public Works,
MGL 59,section 5,clause 22a—22e. Buchanan at AMVETS Post#14. and Town Councilor Mark Sideris,
•Assisted in enrolling eligible veterans .Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#1105 whose company painted the cannon for
and dependents in Social Security, annual"Walk for Homeless Veterans" no charge.
Social Security Disability(SSD) and at the Arsenal Mall.
Supplemental Security Income.
• For prescription payment relief, • Spoke at the Watertown Senior Center
assisted in enrolling veterans in the on veterans benefits.
state Prescription Advantage program.
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August: October: December:
• Russ Buchanan invited to a Red Sox Russo/Todino Square dedication— • Participated in a local
game at Fenway Park and honored as Forest and Quirk Streets. cable show with Watertown's State
a"Shining Star"at home plate before the Representative Rachel Kaprielian con-
• Faire on the Square 2004—an informa-
game,VFW Post#1105 color guard pre- cerning veterans'issues,benefits,
tion table was set up to distribute infor-
sented the colors. programs, etc.
mation on many veterans benefits
and programs.
_1� • Berge Avadanian—AMVETS Post
#41 member—honored by the
I
'O Red Sox baseball team at Fenway
Park before several games,
F 1
including the pennant and world
championship playoffs.
Russ Buchanan honored at Fenway Park.
September: November:
• Patriot Day 2004—Saltonstall Park. •Veterans Day—Shutt Marine Detachment
• Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) Remembrance
—William Guenon,Jr. gave an excellent
Day—VFW Post#1105—six Watertown presentation about the Son Tay P.O.W. Raid,
veterans were honored as having been an attempt to rescue American service-
P.O.Ws.
men from North Vietnam.
• Taxiarchae Greek Church—
dedication of a second plaque
commemorating those church
members who are veterans,
the featured speaker was
+ former Governor Michael
Dukakis.
Patriot Day.
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John A. Ryan Skating Arena
The John A. Ryan Skating Arena successfully The new rooms will provide a place for numbers while still remaining small enough to
completed its thirty-second year of opera- the Watertown High School Boys and Girls provide each skater the attention they need.
tion.The Arena began the long anticipated hockey teams to store their equipment dur-
expansion of the locker rooms. ing the High School hockey season.Their Also competing at the Arena are the Bentley
regular season runs from the Monday after College Falcons. Bentley is a member of the
e
The new structure will have four rooms Thanksgiving until the end a February. Division One Atlantic Hockey League.The
larger and more comfortable than the previ- league consists of teams such as Army,Holy
ous rooms.The ice resurfacer room was In March of 2004 the Arena hosted the Cross and the University of Connecticut.
relocated to center ice,away from the lock- Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Middlesex Youth Hockey plays more games
ers.In the original design the players would Association playoff games.The MIAA contin- at the Arena than at any other.This gives
need to walk behind the resurfacer to access ues to come back to the Arena year after people from outside of Watertown a chance
the rooms, creating a safety hazard.In addi- year.If the WHS boys continue their pace,
tion to these improvements a new water line they could be playing in the tournament in to see what Watertown has to offer.
was brought to the Arena from Pleasant the 2004-2005 season. The Arena would like to thank the Staff at
Street,the area of the spectator stands will Watertown Youth Hockey provided a com- Town Hall,the Department of Public Works,
be heated and a new hot water system will Watertown Police and Fire Departments for
supply the expanded space. petitive and fun atmosphere for the youth �their helpm keeping the Arena operating
pp y p p of Watertown.WYH continues to grow in p g p g
at the level it does.
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Department of Public Works
Center Stage Central Motors Contract Work
The staff maintains and repairs vehicles for Contractors placed 3,540 feet of berm,
Two major projects were center stage for nine divisions,Town inspectors and admin- repaired 16 roadways,placed 3,900 square
Calendar 2004:the renovations of the Public istrative vehicles.Vehicles range from light yards of concrete in the repair of Town side-
Works facility,which began in 4,April the pickup trucks to heavy dump trucks and walks and 1,600 square yards of concrete
and continued throughout y and and the related construction equipment. driveway aprons.Twenty-six (26) pedestrian
Watertown Square Roadway and Streetscape ramps were repaired and 20 roads were
Improvements,which began in the late During 2004,the Department purchased a treated with crack sealing.
spring of 2004. new MadVac for clearing trash from side-
Department staff has spent untold amounts walks and municipal parking lots,three Parks
Ford 550 dump trucks for the Highway,
of time working with and in support of con- Pod and Forestry divisions,a utility truck The Parks division handles all maintenance
tractors on both projects. for the new Water Quality Foreman and a needs at 88 acres of Town grounds,parks
new backhoe for the cemetery. and recreational facilities configured in 12
Departmental Overview baseball fields,seven soccer fields, one
Administration Forestry field hockey field,one football field and
The Forest division handles the pruning two water parks,including picnic tables,
The office staff handles public relations and �' P g cookout grills and public restrooms.The
information,permits,departmental payroll, and maintenance of our urban forest.In division interfaces with all groups using
purchasing,invoicing,accounting,water and 2004,the division took down 138 trees, facilities,and accordingly marks playing
sewer billing,commercial trash collection almost double that of the preceding year, grounds for all baseball,football,field
billing,cemetery records,funding issues 16 of which were takedowns necessitated hockey and soccer games played by high
surrounding all construction contracts and by storm damage and three necessitated school,recreation department and youth
interfaces with state and federal agencies. by accidents. Over 240 trees were trimmed groups in spring and fall.
Administrative staff also maintains communi- and 81 stumps removed.
cations with the Town's contractor providing The division uses the services of outside
residential trash removal,and handles pub- Hi way contractors to assist in parks maintenance
lic relations,data collection and analysis, The Highway division is responsible for and turf maintenance.
and State reporting requirements regarding maintenance and repair of approximately The Department was again fortunate to have
trash collection and recycling. 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles of the assistance of students in the summer
Town sidewalk,maintenance and repair of of 2004.Students worked in the areas of
Cemetery paved areas abutting or contained within parks,cemeteries,forestry and highway.In a
The Cemetery division is responsible for Town facilities,review and issuance of rele- seemingly short period of time,the students
maintenance of over thirty acres of cemetery vant permits. accomplished a great deal of work.
at three separate locations,sale of grave In 2004,staff of the Highway division placed
plots,preparation of graves,oversight of 192 yards of loam,filed 756 tons worth of Water, Sewer and Drain
funerals at Town cemeteries. asphalt into potholes,placed 24 street In 2004,the staff performed 52 water
In FY2004,the division handled 123 inter- patches and rebuilt 12 sidewalk locations. renewals,repaired 83 house line service
ments and 18 cremations,one disinterment Staff also performed extensive preparation leaks,seven water main breaks,replaced 20
and burial of two stillborn infants.Thirty- work in support of the renovation work tak- fire hydrants,repaired 16 hydrants following
four graves were sold for immediate use. ing place at the DPW. the annual flushing program,inspected or
Sixty-eight monuments were installed and repaired 158 hydrants following inspection
Tom Leonard retired in early 2004. b the Fire Department,replaced two main
18 flush markers were placed,exclusive Y P P
of veterans'markers.The Common Street gate valves,replaced seven sewer lines,
Cemetery received one cremation. repaired four storm drain lines,rebuilt
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86 catch basins,responded to 177 house Site Review Process Following the demolition of the former
fine sewer backups and 115 main line Department staff conducted plan reviews, incinerator building, recycling center oper-
sewer backups,installed six new precast inspections,and meetings with project pro- ations were shifted temporarily to an abut-
manholes or catch basins,and cleaned ponents for seventeen major construction ting area where collections continued
3,200 catch basins. projects within the Town. successfully,increasing volumes collected
Staff also performed the annual six-week in the past.
program of hydrant and water main flush- Snow and Ice
ing, conducted weekly drinking water qual- The staff delivered the Department's usual Environment
ity sampling in conjunction with the MWRA, standard of excellence for snow removal Pursuant to an enabling Ordinance of the
entailing 520 samples over the course of throughout 2004. Town Council,the Environment and Energy
the year, marked,inspected and sampled Efficiency Committee was launched in
During the early months of 2004,the staff November 2003 with five members of the
river out for quality of river water, processed and submitted paperwork for public and Sue Tamber, Deputy Super-
continuedd o our programs for smoke testing receipt of over$174,000 in emergency intendent, as the Town's representative.
Super-
and television inspection of sewer and assistance reimbursements from the
drain lines,and conducted three rounds of Federal Emergency Management Agency During Calendar 2004, the first full year
sampling for lead in drinking water at (FEMA) for expenditures during the bliz- of the committee's existence,the committee
residences and elementary schools.The zard of December 2003. met with members of the Library staff and
division started a GPS program and a the Library building committee to consider
program to test larger commercial-sized Waste options for incorporating green practices
water meters. into the design of the new library.The
Sale of 1705.9 tons of excess trash capacity
Tony Miele of the Water Department retired at the incinerator in North Andover netted group's first public education project was
in early 2004. the Town a record $123,677.75. the design of brochures with tips for energy
savings in a variety of categories.Brochures
Engineering Recycling were reproduced by the Department and
During CY2004, contracts were bid for traf- Despite overall reductions in the State distributed to the public at Faire on the
Square.
fic signal maintenance, sidewalk repairs, budget which prevented the Massachusetts
replacement and remodeling of catch Department of Environmental Protection
basins and manholes and replacement of from issuing its usual grant supporting the
water services. printing and or mailing of municipal recy-
cling calendars,the Department of Public
One hundred and five (105) requests for Works went forward without the usual grant
engineering information were researched and issued its recycling calendar to the res-
idents without interruption of service.
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Police Department
Bureau of Administrative computer,and other related equipment. The old UCR(Uniform Crime Reporting)
Services The department purchased rifles,handguns Program collects offense information on the
and ammunition as well.The Watertown eight Part I crimes of homicide,forcible
In 2004,the Police Department continued Police Web Page,R.A.D.equipment,and rape,robbery,aggravated assault,burglary,
to apply for and was granted several State other community policing initiatives were larceny-theft,motor vehicle theft,and
and Federal Grants.In 2002,the Police also funded. In 2004, the department did arson.It provided limited information
Department was among a select few depart- not qualify for another Bureau of Justice about offenses,victims and offenders,and
ments in Massachusetts to receive the Office Block Grant as new rules,which take into includes reported arrests for 21 additional
of Community Policing Services U.S. consideration population and crime statis- crime categories.Under NIBRS,law
Department of Justice"Cops In School" tics,made the city ineligible. enforcement authorities provide informa-
grant.In 2004,this grant provided our tion to the FBI on each criminal incident
department funding for two full-time police The Police Department is working closely involving 46 specific offenses,including the
officers.These School Resource Officers with Watertown's Wayside Multi-Service eight Part I crimes,that occur in our juris-
(SRO) devote all of their time to working in Center and the Department of Public Heath diction.Details about each incident include
the schools,building relationships with stu- on a newly approved one-year Heroin& information about multiple victims and
dents and faculty.The goal is to reduce other Opiates planning grant. This plan- offenders.Arrest information on the 46
crime,bullying,recidivism and to continu- ning grant's goal is to identify some meth- offenses plus 11 lesser offenses is also
ously build upon positive relationships ods to prevent and or reduce heroin use provided in NIBRS.
developed with the students. in Watertown.
During 2004 the department incorporated
The Police Department received a grant During 2004,the Police Department contin- the use of"Live Scan optical finger-
to from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ued to fund its highly acclaimed and suc- printing system.This system allows direct
to continue implementationof the cessful Cops an e m d Kids program at the access and reporting to the state police
Community Policing program.These funds school.The department conducted its 17th Automated Fingerprint Identification System
allow for a myriad of activities to bring the &18th Citizen Police Academies,four R.A.D.
citizens of Watertown and the Police (Rape Aggression Defense) programs and (AFIS).The traditional 10-print card ink
fingerprinting methods can take anywhere
Department together for improving the was instrumental in the continued operation from one week a more than a year to
quality of life and combating crime.This of several programs conducted at the Fitness process.Digital fingerprinting,in the book-
grant is also providing funding for our Gym at the Watertown High School. ing process,captures forensic-quality fin-
membership in the North Eastern Middlesex On June 12, 2003 the Watertown Police gerprints that are consistently sharper than
Law Enforcement Council (N.E.M.L.E.C.). Department achieved full accreditation by traditional inked finger images.In addition,
This is a regional task force which provides the Massachusetts Police Accreditation the digital fingerprint record allows the
a number of support services to combat Commission. Our department became the printing of multiple 10-print cards in stan-
criminal activities and domestic or foreign third police department in Massachusetts to dard card formats with no degradation of
terrorism.Our department provides sup- acquire both accreditation and certification. the image.The unit saves time by automati-
port personnel for N.E.M.L.E.C.'s Rapid During 2004 the department continued to cally initiating electronic transmission to
Response Team (RRT),SWAT,Dispatch, examine and modify its policies and proce- the State AFIS system.Finally,when con-
Motorcycle officers,and Computer investi- dures in anticipation of the accreditation nected to an AFIS system,the unit contains
gation.The Department also received a renewal process. software that makes it possible to obtain a
2004 State and Federal bulletproof vest positive identification in minutes,often
grant,which allowed the much-needed The department completed its first full year while booking is still in progress.This
replacement of vests older than five years. reporting its crime statistics to state and rapid response is of great importance due
In 2004, federal agencies via the National Incident- to the fact that it may take u to six months
expenditures
tures authorized under the Bureau the Police Department completed Based Reporting System (NIBRS). for another agency torecei a or notify our
e
of Justice Block Grant it received in 2002. local department that the person finger-
The department purchased communication, printed is wanted in their state.
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Detective Division 1996 and consists of officers from nine Throughout the year there was a continued
area police departments.The division cur- effort to scrutinize reported crimes. This
The Detective Division is comprised of the rently has one detective assigned to this strategy revealed that many crimes that
Investigative Unit, Licensing Unit,Juvenile task force.In the year of 2004 the SMCDTF were reported were unfounded or false and
Unit,Domestic Violence Unit,Drug Unit and has conducted forty-nine (49) investiga- that many employees committed reported
the Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the divi- tions. These investigations resulted in the commercial larcenies.
sion investigated numerous crimes,initiated arrest of sixty-five (65) persons, ten crimi-
investigations,inspected licensed premises nal complaints and the following seizures: In addition to their normal duties the divi-
and were involved in programs for juve- sion also conducted alcohol-related sweeps
niles,the elderly,the business community RIM aimed at curtailing teenage involvement in
and the general public. Cocaine 2,173 grams such activity.Package stores, clubs, and
Marijuana 16.51 pounds restaurants were monitored and youths
Asa result of a continued Federal Heroin 44 grams and 85 bags questioned as to proper identification.The
Accountability Incentive Block Grant Crystal methamphetamine 11 oz. success of these operations is a result of
OAIBG) the Watertown Police Department Percocet 20 hits the educational efforts of this division
is continuing the Juvenile Encounter Team Oxycontin 179 hits directed towards the liquor establishments
U.E.T.) program.The newest J.E.T.pro- Steroids 150 pills and 24 vials and the strong enforcement action by the
gram will run from September 1, 2003 until Klonopin 6 tablets Watertown Licensing Board.The division
June 31, 2004. (Extended to conform to also participated in teaching several classes
Commonwealth's Fiscal Year Cycle.) Weapons: at the Watertown Citizen Police Academy.
The J.E.T.program is a cooperative effort Handguns 4
between the Waltham Probation Department, Other Assets: Personnel Changes
Middlesex DA's Office and the Watertown Vehicle 6 The Detective Division had no personnel
Police Department.This program,which U.S. Currency $65,287 changes during the year 2004.
is directed by Det.Sergeant William Logue,
funds the joint weekend night patrols of a In June of 2003,this unit was decentral- Licensing Unit
team consisting of a police officer and pro- ized.The unit is currently still operating In order to encourage cooperation between
bation officer.The team attempts to locate, under this decentralization model. the licensees of the City and the Police
field interview and counsel youths who have The Prosecutor's Unit continued to work Department,with the intent to detect possi-
been identified as"at-risk"or youths that effectively with the Middlesex County District ble violations of the laws and regulations
are currently on probation.This team patrol Attorneys Office.The Prosecutor's Unit ban- governing licenses,members of this unit
approach has proved effective at lowering died over 1046 cases in the year 2004. conducted inspections of various licensed
the number of youths who re-commit crimi establishments during both day-and night-
nal offenses.Two probation officers and The Detective Division has continued to time hours.Any irregularities observed dur-
12 police officers are assigned to the pro- work closely with other area departments, ing these inspections were investigated and
gram.This program ran until June of 2004 including Federal agencies in the area of appropriate action taken whenever deemed
when the funding for the grant was cut at drugs,gaming, organized crime, sexual necessary.
the State level. assault,financial crimes and firearms. Our
Detectives attend monthly detective meet- During 2004, complaints filed with the
The Domestic Violence Unit was established ings where they exchange information with Watertown Licensing Board resulted in the
in 1992 and investigates over 200 cases a area detectives.They attend the Greater following actions being taken:The suspen-
year.Det.Joseph Kelly was appointed as the Boston Detectives'meeting which is held sion of three (3) licenses for alcohol estab-
Domestic Violence Officer in June of 2002. monthly at Brookline Police Department lishments for a total of six (6) days. In
In addition,the unit provides legal advice, and the NEMLEC Detectives'Meeting which addition, several licensed establishments,
support and assistance to other agencies, is held at the Stoneham Country Club. These including both alcohol and auto repair,
with the emphasis being placed on the safety meetings have provided us with valuable were issued written warnings.
of the victim and prosecution of the abuser. information on criminal activity in our area
This department is a member of the and also have enabled us to establish rela-
Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task tionships with detectives and agents from
Force (SMCDTF) which was formed in various departments.
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License Applications 2004 home, school or hangouts with the intent to
give guidance,direction and encouragement.
APPLICATIONS: Processed Approved Denied Susp/Rev The Juvenile Officer also attends monthly
meetings of Community Based Justice (CBJ)
Firearm Applications which is a group meeting sponsored by the
License to Carry—CL A 43 53 0 0 Middlesex County District Attorney's Office,
License to Carry—CL B 5 6 0 0 school officials and Police Officers.The pur-
FID CL C 16 16 0 0 pose of these meetings is to share informa-
FID CL D 14 10 0 0 tion involving juveniles who are in violation
Alien Permit—FID 3 2 1 0 of the law,probation (including CHINS) or
TOTAL 81 87 1 0 school rules that may affect themselves or
others within the system.
Alcohol Applications In the year 2002,we had the addition of
One Day Permits 211 211 0 0 two School Resource Officers (SROs) to
Sunday Closings 3 3 0 0 our department. Officer Lloyd Burke was
Special Closing Hours 21 20 1 0 assigned to the Middle School and Officer
TOTAL 235 234 1 0 James O'Connor was assigned to the High
School.These new positions have greatly
Other Applications reduced the workload of the Juvenile Officer.
Auctioneers Special 10 10 0 0 These officers work in conjunction with the
Block Party 21 21 0 0 Juvenile Officer on issues regarding juve-
Constable 3 3 0 0 niles, These officers continue to work
Entertainment 4 2 2 0 together on numerous cases in the school
and the results of this program have been
Fair/Carnival 10 10 0 0 extremely positive.The SROs have become
Hackney Carriage 26 26 0 0 a tremendous resource to the Detective
Hackney Driver 70 66 4 0 Division with their assistance in a variety
Outdoor Concert 2 2 0 0 of incidents and cases involving students.
Peddler 10 10 0 0
Raffle&Bazaar 19 19 0 0 Domestic Violence Unit
Road Race/Walk-A-Thon 6 6 0 0 Det.Joseph Kelly was assigned as the
Solicitor 16 16 0 0 Domestic Violence Officer in June of 2002.
This department investigated over three hun-
dred and eleven (311) domestic related
TOTAL 199 193 6 0 incidents,which resulted in the arrest of
Misc. Investigations eighty-seven (87) individuals,and also
And/or Requests for Service: 255 responded to approximately two hundred
ninety (290) family disturbance calls.This
The following licensed establishments served Det.David Collins has been the department's department also received and processed
suspensions during the year of 2004: juvenile detective since 2001.The Juvenile approximately two hundred (200) restrain-
Inner Limits Detective's responsibilities include conduct- ing orders during this year.
Ricci's Package Store ing investigations involving Juveniles and Det. Kelly monitors all domestic related
Conlev's Bar and Grille working with Juvenile Probation and the incidents and conducts follow-ups and con-
Department of Social Services.He works as tacts victims and defendants when necessary.
Juvenile Unit a member of the Juvenile Encounter Team Det. Kelly also attends round-table discus-
During the year 2004,this department had (JET),which provides a positive working sions at Waltham District Court on a monthly
official contact with 147 juveniles, I I I males relationship between the police,probation basis. These meetings are with representa-
and 36 females,for various incidents,with and the court system.This program is tives from the District Attorney's Office,
21 arrested and 22 juveniles summonsed. designed to meet at-risk juveniles in their victim-witness advocates and domestic
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violence officers from surrounding cities of agencies that have been able to reach officers were dispatched to the school and
and towns. Det. Kelly also publishes a accreditation status. In the summer of 2004, the officers practiced what they had been
domestic"Hot Spots"list in the weekly bul- the Massachusetts Police Accreditation previously taught in the classroom. Roads
letin and through department e-mail,which Commission,Inc.was founded.This organi- were blocked,perimeters were set and
keeps officers updated with current domes- zation is a non-profit organization and Watertown officers assigned to the NEMLEC
tic related issues in the Town. receives no state funding.The organization tactical team were called in to engage the
is funded solely by agency fees.The Massa- shooter. Citizen volunteers were used to
Investigations chusetts Police Accreditation Commission, barrage the communications center with
In February of 2004,there was a shooting Inc.recognizes all agencies previously calls ranging from concerned parents,
incident at 33 Dexter Avenue.Investigation granted accreditation by the state's commis- barricaded teachers,to the news media.
led to the stop of a suspect vehicle in sion,the Watertown Police Department The scenario was very realistic and the
Cambridge that resulted in the arrest of being one of those agencies. officers learned a great deal.
two individuals and the recovery of two The Watertown Police Department contin- The second mock drill took place in
loaded firearms. ues to maintain its accreditation require- June and involved a mock bank robbery
In February of 2004, an armed robbery ments.Accreditation maintenance requires that turned into a hostage situation at
of an individual in the Lexington Gardens detailed documentation of training, reports the Watertown Savings Bank on Church
Housing complex resulted in the arrest of and compliance with issued policy and Street. Again the officers conducted a full-
four Cambridge residents. procedures, constant policy review and scale response and much was learned
updates, and maintenance of the facility from this event.
In March of 2004, a bomb threat inves- and equipment, among many other require-
tigation at ITS resulted in the arrest of a ments. The maintaining of accreditation sta- The mock incidents were conducted so that
Chelmsford resident. tus is actually more challenging than the Watertown officers will be better prepared
initial accreditation achievement.The initial to respond and mitigate an actual critical
In April of 2004, our detectives identified a incident. Hands-on training prepares offi-
suspect on the Mass Most Wanted website granting of accreditation is based mainly on cers in a way that cannot be accomplished
that resulted in the arrest of a former the implementation of policies and proce-
Watertown resident for four bank robberies
dures. Re-accreditation requires proof in a classroom environment.
and a supermarket robbery in various that the agency not only implemented the The Watertown Police Department also
communities. approved policies and procedures but that conducted a large-scale training event at
the agency has been following and comply- the Watertown High School in May.The
In April of 2004, detectives investigating a ing with the myriad of policies and proce- officers were divided into teams by their
breaking and entering at Midas Muffler were dures implemented. work assignments; such as traffic, detec-
able to obtain a confession that resulted in tives, night patrol and so on. The officers
the arrest of a suspect for this crime. Department Training rotated from various training stations such
In August of 2004,a bomb exploded at 313 During the year 2004 all members of the as, use of force, drunk driving, domestic
Pleasant Street. This investigation resulted Watertown Police Department attended violence and others. Local experts from the
in the arrest of a former employee of the twenty-four hours of in-service training various disciplines were brought in to con-
building for the pipe bomb explosion. sessions presented by the Massachusetts duct the training.
Criminal Justice Training Council. The
In August of 2004,we had a string of armed in-service training program has a core Firearm training and qualification courses
em-
robberies of convenience stores that led to curriculum consisting of criminal,motor were conducted for all department the arrests of two Watertown residents. vehicle and constitutional law updates, tiers twice during the year 2a fie In the
he
defensive tactics,first aid and cardio- spring, all officers attended afield-training
Community Relations and course at Ft. Devens,Ayer,MA,where all
y puhnonanT resuscitation (CPR). officers were trained and certified in the
Staff Development Division
Training was at the forefront for the use of the AR-15 patrol rifle. In the fall, all
Accreditation Watertown Police Department this year. officers went to the Boston Police Range at
In October 2003,the Executive Office of The department conducted two mock drills. Moon Island in Boston where they qualified
Public Safety disbanded the Massachusetts The first drill was conducted in April and in nighttime low lighting conditions.
Police Accreditation Commission due to consisted of a mock school shooting at
the lack of state funds and the low number the Watertown Middle School.Numerous
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Dr.Jack Enter, a nationally renowned elementary schools.This officer is a ings, and work with the administration to
expert in the area of police management, resource for criminal and legal informa- assist in obtaining necessary services for
was brought in to conduct a four-hour tion,and assistance with troubled youths. students.These officers continue to be
training session for all of Watertown's This officer not only teaches classes, but members of the North East Massachusetts
police supervisors. is actively involved in the schools'fund- Law Enforcement Council's School Threat
raisers,peer mediation,field trips,bullying Assessment Response Unit. This team of
The department also brought in Attorney prevention,and parent meetings. The four individuals assists other NEMLEC com-
Patrick Rogers and Attorney John Scheft to Department's Cops and Kids program is munities when their school community
instruct all of Watertown's police officers staffed by the Community and Staff Devel- faces a threat.
in the area of criminal law and criminal opment Division officers.
procedure.Attorney Rogers and Attorney The Technical Services Officer conducts
Scheft are considered the local experts in The second Community Police Officer offers crime trend research,information sharing
the areas of Massachusetts's criminal law a wide range of presentations and training with area police departments, quality assur-
and procedure. seminars to the citizens of Watertown.The ance of departmental information, and
officer also works with community groups, completes special projects as they arise.
I addition to the aforementioned training, and participates in neighborhood improve- This officer is also actively involved in the
various
rious officers also attended training ses- ment and crime reduction projects.The Cops and Kids program.
lions in the following areas: critical inci- Community Police Officer is a certified
dent management, community policing The Division uses surveys to measure citi-
D.E.C.I.D.E.instructor.This is a risk reduc
school safety,terrorism, sexual assault, zens'fear of crime and satisfaction with the
illicit drugs and many others. Lion and self-defense course for senior Police Department.The survey also gives
citizens. The officer not only teaches the
citizens an opport unity to make recom-
course but regularly conducts home visits
North Eastern Massachusetts Law to senior citizens at-risk. In February 2004, mendations on how the Department can
Enforcement Council (N.E.M.L.E.C.) the Community Police Officer developed improve its quality of service. On a quar-
The Watertown Police Department contin- and managed a new Cops and Kids program terly basis, 150 random surveys are mailed
ues its commitment and affiliation with at the Watertown Middle School titled to citizens who have had contact with the
NEMLEC.In 2004,the Watertown Police Young Womens Issues 2004. This program Department.The Department has received
Department assigned three officers to the centered around the issues and concerns an overwhelmingly positive response to the
NEMLEC motorcycle unit and two additional of pre-adolescent and adolescent female survey questions.
officers to the SWAT team. students,and provided a forum for these The Watertown Police Department contin-
In 2004,Watertown officers assigned students to discuss the current complex ues to offer the Rape Aggression Defense
to NEMLEC assisted the Boston Police issues that young women face. The class Systems program to women who live or
Department with security for the was supervised by five of the Department's work in Watertown.This 16-hour risk
Democratic National Convention and the female officers, and included guest speak- reduction and self-defense course is free
World Series baseball games, as well as ers from various professional backgrounds. for participants. In 2004,the Department's
numerous other assignments with various This program also received high praise, certified instructors held four R.A.D.
other agencies. and will be offered again in 2005. courses. The program remains well-
Community Relations and
The Department has one full-time officer received and attended.
in the High School and one in the Middle In 2004.the Community and Staff Develop-
Staff Development Unit School.These officers build relationships ment Division held its first Halloween event,
The Community and Staff Development Unit with the students and staff,provide a sense "The Haunted Police Station."For this
consists of two School Resource Officers, of security in the facility, and provide guid- event,the booking and cell block areas of
two full-time Community Police Officers, ance to teachers, students, and their par- the station were converted into a haunted
and one Technical Services Officer. ents.The High School officer regularly house. The event targeted children under
teaches classes about the law and legal age 12.The event was an enormous suc-
One Community Police Officer teaches issues as they pertain to their age group. cess, and many participants requested that
E. substance abuse education classes to sixth
The Middle School Resource Officer regu- the Police Department make this an annual
to sixth and seventh graders, and also larly attends the Department's Cops and event for the children of Watertown.
teaches first graders about staying away Kids program.These officers regularly
from strangers.This officer also provides attend the Community Based Justice meet-
support to the three Watertown public
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Also in 2004, as part of the Middle Bureau of Field Operations by using motor patrol,foot patrol, and the
School Cops and Kids program, the Young use of motorcycles. The Patrol Division
Women's Issues program began.This pro- Patrol Division works in concert with other divisions in the
gram targeted female Middle School stu- The primary mission of the Patrol Division Police Department and outside public and
dents,and provided a forum for these is to serve Watertown's citizens through a private agencies within the area to accom-
students to discuss the current complex cooperative effort and to protect their prop- plish the objective of providing the most
issues that young women face. The class erty through enforcement of laws and highly effective deployment of personnel possible.
was supervised by five of the Department's visible deterrent activities.The officers of Computer data is analyzed to assist in the
female officers, and included guest speak- the Patrol Division represent the depart- deployment of police officers to areas in
ers from various professional backgrounds. ment's first response to all emergencies and need of police attention.
This program also received high praise, most calls for service.Due to retirements,
and will be offered again in 2005. the Department hired three new officers in The Patrol Division, as well as the entire
2004 to fill vaccines.They are Off.Paul Police Department, is committed to
Sworn Personnel— 2004 Fantasia, Off. Kevin McManus,and Off. Community Policing. One of the goals of
David Crabbe.From the time an officer Community Policing is to build a partner-
Promotions: None ship between the police and the commu-
retires,it takes approximately one year to
Appointments: hire and train an officer to fill that vacancy niry, encouraging interaction between the
two so that we can solve community prob-
David Crabbe 4/12/2004 During 2004 the Patrol Division responded lems together. This partnership also allows
Paul Fantasia 4/12/2004 to 19,423 calls for service and made over the community to let the police know what
10,000 motor vehicle stops. These calls ini- concerns they have and which issues they
Kevin McManus 4/12/2004 tiated investigations and events that resulted feel are important and would like
Retirements: in 512 arrests and 408 summons being addressed. Officers receive training in
issued. These statistics do not reflect all of Community Policing and are encouraged to
Gail Miles 7/13/2004 the officer-initiated contacts made by patrol increase their interaction with the citizens
officers during the course of routine patrol, on their respective patrol routes. Officers
Resignations: Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was are also relieved of their assignment for a
Sean O'Malley 4/2/2004 also placed in the enforcement of traffic portion of their shift to work with the com-
regulations in keeping with the goal of munity on various issues and problems.
Teresa Leonard 4/23/2004 moving traffic safely and efficiently on the Accomplishments include a Police Athletic
Edward Farrell 8/13/2004 streets of Watertown. Officers and equip- League that has had over three hundred
ment were assigned to monitor and enforce fifty youths participate who are coached by
Robert Dexter 8/30/2004 traffic rules and orders when necessary in police officers and dispatchers who volun-
Michael Tulipano 11/1/2004 keeping with this goal. teer their time, and a"Cops and Kids"pro-
gram involving police officers and middle
David Downs 11/24/2004 Officers were also assigned t "hot spots" school students in a structured after-school
for enforcement. These locations are program between the hours of 2:30 p.m.
Civilian Personnel—2004 where a large number of accidents or r and 4:00 p.m. In 2004 the Police Depart-
Promotions: lations occur, or where there are nume - ment held two Citizen Police Academies
ous complaints by citizens.This selective which gave participating citizens an inside
Judith Patenaude— enforcement activity was funded by a look at the police department.Each class
Head Clerk 4/15/2004 $5,200 grant the Department received is made up of approximately twenty citizens,
from the Massachusetts Executive Office of all ages, and is taught b police officers
Resignations: of Public Safety g g y
Mar
on various subjects including narcotics,
Principal
Bianchi-Rosen— Patrols were adjusted during the course of criminal law,traffic,patrol procedures,
Principal Clerk 9/9/2004 the year to address increased activity due to and deadly force.The program also
crime trends,holidays, special events, and included a ride-along,where participants
recreational events at parks and play- can ride with an officer on patrol to get an
grounds. Patrols were increased during up-close and personal view of police work.
peak shopping periods in the business dis-
tricts of Watertown. This was accomplished
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The department also received a state and Between January and December 2004, the The Traffic Division also received a grant
federal grant in 2004 of$2,100 to purchase Traffic Division conducted surveys, studied of fifty bicycle safety helmets from the
bulletproof vests for its officers. traffic flows, and conducted investigations Governor's Highway Safety Bureau,for distri-
for the Watertown Traffic Commission. bution to town youths in need of a helmet or
Public Safety Dispatchers This information was used by the Traffic in conjunction with a bicycle safety program,
There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers Commission in their determination for the
that answer over 100,000 estimated incom- addition,replacement, or deletion of traffic I the Year 004,the department issued the
signs,rules and regulations. following motor vehicle citations:
ing phone calls per year.The dispatchers
answer all calls for assistance for both the The Traffic Division also conducts addi- 30,4I Total Parking Violations
Watertown Fire Department and Police tional surveys and investigations for other 12567 Total Moving Citations
Department.The dispatchers come Town agencies such as the D.P.W., Zoning
under the Patrol Division of the Police Board of Appeals or Planning Board. These include:
Department.They are the first point of con
tact for all citizens requesting assistance or The Traffic Division also has two speed/ OUI 1st 38
directions from either department. The radar trailers,purchased with federal grant OUI 2nd 4
dispatchers answer all E-911 calls,which money awarded to the department.These
totaled 6,529 calls in 2004, and are trailers are portable radar units that display Oi1I 3rd 3
responsible for dispatching all fire appara- the target vehicle speed on a 3' x 3' display OUI Drugs 4
tus and ambulances when required.They window.These trailers can also conduct
also dispatch all police cars to service and traffic counts, counting the number of cars Suspended/Revoked Licenses 145
emergency calls,which amounted to that pass by,by the hour of day, and record- Operating W/O Being Licensed 131
19,423 calls for service last year alone. ing their speed. This appears to be an
These dispatchers are also required to effective tool in reducing vehicle speed in 1,063 Accidents:
make contact with the Registry of Motor problem areas where the trailer is set up, MN vs.M/V 949
Vehicles to obtain vehicle information and The Traffic Division also supervises twenty-
confirm warrants on wanted individuals. t<yo full-time and two part-time traffic super- MN vs.Fixed Object 63
Two new dispatchers wee lured in 2003 to visors.These supervisors are responsible for MN vs. Pedestrian 22
fill vacancies. They were Disp. Michael traffic control and the safe passage of school
Annis and Disp.William Saltzman. children in and around the public schools. MN vs. Bicycle 6
Traffic Division In the event of any serious or fatal accident, MN vs. Other 23
In 2004 the Watertown Police Department the Watertown Police Department Traffic There was one fatal MN vs. Pedestrian
Traffic Division conducted traffic enforce- Division maintains a team of accident accident in 2004.
ment activities throughout the Town.These reconstruction specialists who are on call
activities included enforcement of both twenty-four hours a day. These officers are The department also has a Commercial
parking regulations and moving motor capable of reconstructing an accident and Vehicle Enforcement Unit.This unit ensures
vehicle laws. determining vehicle speeds and other vari- the safety of the motoring public and con-
ables contributing to the accident. tributes to maintaining the integrity of the
The Traffic Division has two patrol cars and town roadways by inspecting commercial
four Harley Davidson motorcycles assigned The Traffic Division received a$12,000 Grant vehicles and their drivers for safety and
to it. Officers operating these motorcycles from the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau. equipment compliance as well as ensuring
attended forty hours of instruction at the This grant allowed the department to concen- these vehicles are not overweight. This unit
Boston Police Motorcycle Training Academy trate on detecting seat belt violations,as well consists of three (3) officers who are
and the M.B.T.A.Motorcycle Training as detecting impaired drivers due to alcohol trained and certified U.S.Department of
Academy. or drugs. $5,000 of this grant was for the Transportation (D.O.T.) inspectors. In 2004
The Traffic Division supervises two town
purchase of new equipment. alone they have made well over one hun-
employees who are employed as Parking Traffic officers also install child safety car dred and fifty (150) inspections and have
Enforcement Officials.The addition of these seats for town residents free of charge. cited vehicles for having a combined total
two positions allows Police Officers to deli- Officers attend a forty-hour course to learn of 698,790 lbs. of overweight commercial
how to l install child car seats. In vehicles on Watertown streets.
properly cate their time to other police duties. P P Y
2004, officers installed 150 car seats.
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New officers sworn in on September 28, 2004.
L to R: Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll, Officers Paul Fantasia,
Kevin McManus and David Crabbe, and Police Chief Edward Deveau.
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Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Incident Fire other than building structures 21 Rubbish/dumpster fire 23
Response Gas leak or odor 13 Service assistance call 76
The Watertown Fire Department responded
to 4,043 reported fires and emergency calls Grass brush fire 1 Services not required 18
for assistance during 2004.A summary of Hazardous leak or spill 5 Smoke condition 88
those incidents and estimated property
losses as compiled by the Fire Prevention Heating system problem 36 Stove/grill fire 20
Bureau is as follows: Lockout house or car 97 Structure/building fire 10
Accidental alarms/system malfunction 527 Medical aid 2472 Utility wires down 67
Animal problem 20 Miscellaneous 45 Water problems 145
Bomb scare 2 Motor vehicle accident 205 Total Number of Emergency
Electrical Motor vehicle problem 32 fires 9 Responses for the Year 2004: 4043
Elevator problem 42 Oil leak or odor 69
Coverage Assignment/Mutual Aid 183
Annual Apparatus Response Four Multiple Alarm Fires apparatus,the officer in charge at the scene
for 2004 in 2004 orders additional alarms to reinforce the ini-
The Fire Department responded to many tial fire attack. These additional or greater
Central Fire Station alarms bring additional engine companies
calls for structure and dwelling fires during
(Station 1), 99 Main Street: and aerial ladder companies to the fire
the year. The initial response to such calls is
Engine 1 1483 by two engine companies and an aerial lad- location.
Ladder 1 856 der company,under the command of the Watertown firefighters responded to four
deputy fire chief on duty. This first-alarm multiple alarm fires in 2004 for which a sec-
East Watertown Fire Station response is usually sufficient to confine and ond/third alarm was sounded.The locations
(Station 2), 564 Mount Auburn Street: extinguish the fire. However,when condi- of the fires and the dates of the incidents are
Engine 2 1,375 tions require the response of more fire as follows:
Ladder 2 556 Date: Location: Irype of Occupancy: No. of Alarms:
North Watertown Fire Station March 16, 2004 18-20 Clyde Road Multi-family dwelling 3
(Station 3), 270 Orchard Street: March 23, 2004 41 Quirk Street Multi-family dwelling 2
Engine 3 1,106
April 13, 2004 20 Clarendon Street Multi-family dwelling 3
Fire Rescue
(emergency medical ambulance) 2,346 September 23, 2004 38 Oakland Street Multi-family dwelling 2
Note: Some incidents require response of
more than one unit to the scene of the
emergency.
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Mutual Aid Assistance from Cargo tank-truck vehicle inspections $560 Firefighters who are either Emergency
Other Greater Boston Fire Required fire prevention inspections
Medical Technicians or Medical First
, Responders are also trained on the use of
Departments and Mutual conducted quarterly $630 the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator.
Aid Response to Other Total Fees Collected $60,440 These defibrillators have been carried on
Communities the Fire Rescue/Ambulance, as well as the
The Watertown Fire Department thanks the Inspections Conducted first-responding engine companies and aer-
Arlington,Belmont, Boston, Brookline, by Fire Apparatus: ial ladder companies,for several years. The
Cambridge,Newton and Waltham Fire Oil burner inspections 62 fire department upgraded their defibrilla-
Departments for providing fire scene tors during 2002 to newer models with
response and fire station coverage during Smoke detector inspections 778 enhanced features.The fire department
2004 when all Watertown firefighters units Inspections conducted quarterly: added a stationary defibrillator in the lobby
were engaged in fire suppression activities. of Station 1 in 2004.Watertown was one
The Fire Department responded to other Day care facilities 44 of the first communities in the Greater
municipalities in Greater Boston several Public and private schools 56 Boston area to have these life-saving units
times in 2004, under the established available for early response to emergency
Metrofire District mutual aid assistance Community residences 20 medical incidents.
agreement. These responses were to fires
reported near the boundary between Nursing care facilities 10 A cooperative agreement with a private
ambulance company
Watertown and an adjacent community, Handicapped workshops 20 provide Advanced
directly to the fire to assist with firefighting Life Support (ALS) service
vice in Watertown
efforts, or to fire station coverage assign- Motels 4 was instituted in November 1995.ALS
ments during major fires in other cities services are provided by a non-transport
and towns. Fire Department Provides Advanced Life Support unit staffed by two
Basic Emergency Medical certified Paramedics.
Estimated Property Losses in 2004: Assistance The ALS system is a two-tier model.The
Building and structure fires $1,425,000 The Fire Department has provided basic Watertown Fire Department provides emer-
emergency medical care and transporta- gency medical Basic Life Support service,
Estimated Largest Losses in Property: tion for citizens in Watertown since 1975. and the dispatch of its ambulance unit to
18-20 Clyde Road $500,000 The department has 78 firefighters who the scene upon receipt of a medical emer-
are certified Emergency Medical Tech- gency call.Watertown public safety dis-
20 Clarendon Street $400,000 nicians. The remaining firefighting per- patch'ers also send the ALS unit if the nature
41 Quirk Street $250,000 sonnel are qualified to state standards and circumstances of the reported incident,
as Medical First Responders. such as a cardiac-related emergency,are
38 Oakland Street $100,000 within certain guidelines.
All members of the department certify
270 Pleasant Street $100,000 annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Medical direction for Watertown Advanced
43 Hersom Street $50,000 (CPR) skills. The department's engine Life Support activity is provided by the
companies and ladder companies are also South Middlesex Emergency Medical
46 Spring Street $25,000 equipped to handle medical emergencies, Services Consortium through the Mount
The closest available Engine Company is Auburn Hospital. Patients are treated and
Fees Collected: dispatched with the Fire Rescue to medical transported,usually in the Watertown Fire
Smoke detector inspections $31,120 assistance calls.Aerial ladder companies Department ambulance,within protocols
are sent to the emergency scene when and guidelines provided by the emergency
Copies of departmental reports $345 their specialized rescue skills or equip- medical region which provides oversight
Required Permits for product ment are needed. for ALS activity in the Greater Boston area.
storage, or regulated activities $12,385 Ongoing clinical supervision and quality
assurance is provided in conjunction with
Annual fees for connection to the South Middlesex and North Suburban
master fire alarm boxes $15,400 EMS consortiums.
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September 11, 2001 — Fire Department Participates John Baccari to Temporary Lieutenant on
United We Stand in "Free Smoke Alarms for October 28, 2004. These promotions were
The Fire Department participated in a Seniors" made to fill vacancies within the officer
September 1Ith ceremony to commemorate ranks.
p y In collaboration with the Council on Aging,
the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks the Watertown Fire Department applied for
of September 11 2001 and the subsequent Retirements
P q and successfully received a grant from the
losses suffered at the World Trade Center, Department of Fire Services/Department of Provisional Fire Chief Anthony M. Gianotti
the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. Public Health for the installation of smoke retired on February 25, 2004, after serving
Apparatus at the Main Street fire station and alarms in senior citizens'homes. The the Fire Department and the Town of
the firefighters on duty followed a plan of Department has taken applications and to Watertown for more than 34 years. Chief
events recommended by the Fire Chiefs' date,members of the Fire Department have Gianotti was appointed on May 1, 1969. He
Association of Massachusetts and the installed over 150 smoke alarms as a result was promoted to Lieutenant on April 6,
Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. of this highly successful program. The 1976.He was promoted to Captain on
The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347 Department looks forward to further grant August 9, 1979. He was promoted to
Color Guard participated. Off-duty members opportunities to enhance and support fire Deputy-Chief on April 14, 1984.Deputy
of the department were invited to attend, prevention efforts in the community. Chief Gianotti was appointed Provisional
and many did so.The Firefighters Color Fire Chief on July 10, 2003.
Guard and Chief Mario Orangio also partic- Personnel Activities in 2004 Firefighter Dominic R. Pontonio retired
ipated in the Community Remembrance Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll made the on March 1, 2004,after serving the Fire
held that evening at Saltonstall Park. following appointments and promotions Department and Town of Watertown for
during the year,in order to fill vacancies more than 24 years.
New Fire Incident Response within the Fire Department:
Deputy Chief Robert H. McFarland retired
Vehicle for Deputy Fire Chief
The Fire Department accepted delivery of a Appointments on September 8, 2004, after serving the
new deputy chiefs incident response vehicle Fire Department and Town of Watertown for
p p Michael Anastasi,Edward Farrell, Michael more than 36 years.He was appointed on
in March 2004.It is a Chevrolet Tahoe spe- Raymond, and Jeffrey Campbell were
cial- a ose unit purchased raider a Comm. October 26, 1967. He was promoted to
p ,p appointed firefighters for the Town of Lieutenant on February 22, 1973.He was
of Mass. contract for public service vehicles. Watertown on August 12, 2004. promoted to Captain on September 4,
New Engine Company t0 Promotions 1987. He was promoted to Deputy Chief on
July 15, 1993.
Replace Engine 2 Captain Mario A. Orangio to Permanent Chief
The Fire Department accepted delivery of the Department on February 26, 2004. Military Leave
of a new E-One Typhoon 1,250-gallon-per- Temporary Captain Eugene J. Merullo Jr Firefighter James Maloney, an officer in the
minute pumper in March 2004 which was to Permanent Captain, Lieutenant Joseph J. U.S.Army Reserve,returned from active
purchased under a Comm. of Mass. con- Costa to Captain,Temporary Lieutenant duty on May 1, 2004.
tract for public service vehicles. The 1988 Robert J. Mamnix to Permanent Lieutenant,
E-One Cyclone that had been Engine 2 Firefighter Kevin R. McElroy to
has been reassigned as Engine 4,the Lieutenant on April 15, 2004.
Department's reserve pumper. The 1973 Temporary Deputy Chief Robert "
Maxim pumper truck that had been the Quinn to Permanent Deputy Chief
reserve pumper has been retired after 31 on June 10, 2004. Captain
years of service to the Department. Thomas P.McManus to Deputy
Chief on September 30, 2004.
Lieutenant Robert A.lannetta to
Captain on October 7, 2004.
Firefighter Daniel A.Tardif to
Lieutenant on October 14, 2004.
Lieutenant William Gildea,Jr. to Town Manager Michael Driscoll, Fire Chief Mario Orangio,
Temporary Captain,Firefighter and Retired Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey.
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Town Manager Michael Driscoll, Captain Robert Quinn
(promoted to Deputy Chief on Tune io, 2004), and Chief
Mario Orangio.
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Town Manager Michael Driscoll, Lt. Eugene Merullo
(promoted to Captain on April 15, 2004), Lt.Joseph Costa
(promoted to Captain on April 75, 2004), Firefighter Kevin
McElroy (promoted to Lieutenant on April 15, 2004),
Firefighter Robert Mannix(promoted to Lieutenant on
April 15, 2004), and Fire Chief Mario Orangio.
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Town Manager Michael Driscoll, FirefighterJeffrey Campbell
(started August 12,2004), Firefighter Edward Farrell(started
August 12,2004), Firefighter Michael Raymond(started August
12,2004), Firefighter Michael Anastasi(started August 12,
2004),and Fire Chief Mario Orangio.
Fire Chief Mario Orongio, Firefighter Daniel Tardif
(promoted to Lieutenant October 14, 2004), Lieutenant
Robert lannetta (promoted to Captain October7, 2004),
Captain Thomas McManus (promoted to Deputy Chief
September 30, 2004), and Town Manager Michael Driscoll.
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Emergency Management
Emergency Management • Annual hazardous materials information 3.Response:Those activities which prevent
The current practice in Massachusetts and management relating to SARA(Superfund loss of lives and property and provide
other states is to designate what were for- Amendment and Reauthorization Act of emergency assistance;and
merly known as municipal"Civil Defense" 1986) Title HI requirements. 4.Recoverv:Those short-and long-term
agencies as"Emergency Management" . Clerical support for Local Emergency activities that return all systems to nor-
organizations.The Town official responsible Planning Committee records and the mal or improved standards.
for the Emergency Management Department required Hazardous Materials Response
is known as the"local emergency manage- Plan annual review The plan was written in accordance with
ment director."Following the establish- existing federal,state and local statues.
ment of FEMA,the Federal Emergency • Clerical support for FEMA CIVEX Department heads assigned a responsibility
Management Agency,states have generally (Civilian Exercises),in which the town under the plan were directed by the town
followed suit. in Massachusetts,the Mass. participates when these exercises are manager to develop implementing proce-
Civil Defense Agency became the Mass,
held. dures for each department,describing how
Emergency Management Agency.MEMA Other FEMA and Mass.Emergency response functions will be carried out.A has encouraged cities and towns in Management Agency state and area head- copy of the CEM Plan is available for review
Massachusetts to adopt the"emergency quarters clerical tasks,which require during business hours at the Office of the
management"designations.This practice attention. Town Clerk,in the Administration Building.
reflects the realization that community pre-
paredness under civil defense guidelines CEM Plan Community Preparedness
has evolved to emergency preparedness and Every community in Massachusetts has a Watertown has a designated (uncertified)
management efforts during and following Comprehensive Emergency Management Local Emergency Planning Committee,
natural and man-made emergency events. Plan (CEM Plan).Town officials completed and a current Comprehensive Emergency
Those include hurricanes,winter storms, a major review of the Watertown CEM Plan Management Plan.Watertown would be eli-
hazardous materials incidents,and now, during 2003.The CEM Plan is updated gible for federal or state assistance,finan-
unfortunately,terrorism incidents.Both cial or otherwise,in case of an emergency
FEMA and MEMA also recognize that annually,and is subject to a major revision or disaster.
on a five-year cycle.Maintaining a current
municipalities deal with these emergencies CEM Plan is essential to the community's Watertown established an LEPC in 1988,as
through the efforts of their existing public ability to respond to emergencies that can required.The LEPC included the town man-
safety,public works and public services and do occur. ager (as chairperson),the police and fire
departments. Cities and towns maintain chiefs,the DPW superintendent,the health
their usual municipal operating structure, The revised Emergency Management director,and the planning director.The
and can request needed state and federal Plan for Watertown provides a framework committee also included"emergency plan-
resources through contact with MEMA area wherein the community can plan and per- ning coordinators"of facilities that were
and state headquarters.MEMA considers form their respective emergency functions required to report amounts of certain haz-
the point-of-contact official to be the local during a disaster or emergency situation on ardous materials if stored or used at their
emergency management director. the local,state or national level. sites.The LEPC was required to develop a
Emergency Management The Comprehensive Emergency hazardous response plan,and did so.
Activities Management Plan combines the four There is a requirement for the plan to be
phases of emergency management: reviewed annually by members of the LEPC.
In Watertown the fire chief is currently the The Town does so.Annually in March,the
emergency management director.The Fire 1.Mitigation:Those activities that eliminate Town receives"Tier Two"inventories from
Department principal account clerk per- or reduce the probability of disaster; facilities required to report the presence of
forms necessary emergency management 2.Prenaredness:Those activities which certain hazardous materials during the pre-
clerical assignments.The projects and cler- governments, organizations,and individ- vious year.Those reports are incorporated
ical assignments in 2004 included: uals develop to save lives and minimize into an annual update,now known as
• Maintaining the town's Comprehensive damage; Section Five.Hazardous Materials,of the
Emergency Management Plan (CEM CEM Plan.
Plan).
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The original focus of the LEPC was to be on Members of the Watertown Police and The Town's Director of Public Health,
transportation emergencies involving haz- Fire Departments,in conjunction with Steven Ward,is a member of the Massa-
ardous materials.Transportation modes are the Board of Health,participated in an chusetts Department of Public Health
shipment by rail,highway,maritime vessel, "Anthrax Tabletop Exercise"in March Region 4B Emergency Preparedness
aircraft and pipeline.At about the same time, of 2004. Committee and works closely with the
the Massachusetts Hazardous Materials MDPH on initiatives to ensure regional
Response Team concept was developed. The local emergency management direc sure capacity; developing and im le-
p p p for attended a workshop,held by the g p �' p g p
There are now six Regional Hazardous EPA on the role of the LEPC (local menting plans for mass dispensing and
Materials Response Teams established,and emergency committee) in g y p immunization centers across the region;
g
available to respond to any community Massachusetts's communities relative in participating in local and regional
the state.Team members are career fire- exercises; establishing coordinated
fighters from fire departments throughout to the Environmental Protection and syndromic surveillance capacity in the
Massachusetts.Team members are certified Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). region;and providing a uniform, con-
as hazard materials technicians after com- The Town was awarded two External sistent 24/7 system for tracking,investi-
pleting a 160-hour training course.Team Defibrillators from the Executive Office gating, and responding to bioterrorism
members complete a minimum of 80 hours of Public Safety. One unit was deployed events or urgent communicable disease
recurrent training annually.The Town's cur- in the lobby of Fire Headquarters and the outbreaks.
rent hazardous materials plan calls for the second will be deployed in the lobby of
response of the Mass.HazMat Regional the new Public Works Building. The Critical Incident Team chaired Response Team when circumstances dictate. Diane Boettcher of the School Department
• The Town received a Homeland Security is comprised of public safety,school
Although the designated members of grant through the Executive Office of department and health officials.The Team
Watertown's LEPC do not often convene for- Public Safety that will enable the Town to meets monthly to plan for incidents in the
mally,the members nonetheless meet regu- develop its GIS capabilities. Town's school system.Evacuation and
larly as part of the Town Manager's staff. lockdown procedures have been devel-
They work together at incidents when and its affiliation w The Watertown w ith the MetroFire District,Fire Department, through oped through this collaborative effort.
as necessary, and communicate with one
another necessary planned for and participated in the Members of the LEPC attended a Regional
protective measures taken during the Emergencv Planning conference at the
Because of increased emphasis on homeland Democratic National Convention held Lexington National Heritage Museum in
security and emergency planning,town offi- in July in Boston. December 2004.This was sponsored by
cias have participated in several meetings, the Northeast Homeland Security Regional
conferences and seminars during 2004. The Watertown Police Department, Council of the Executive Office of Public
through its affiliation with the North East Safety.Watertown Police Chief Edward
• The local emergency management director Law Enforcement Council,planned for Saf Saf eau is the CouPolicncil's Chairperson.
attended monthly Emergency Management and participated in the security measures
Directors meetings held at MEMA Region 1 taken during the Democratic National The Town will continue to seek any appropri-
Headquarters in Tewksbury. Convention held in July in Boston. ate grants for training and equipment relating
to terrorism incidents that may become avail-
able through federal or state sources.
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Community Development and Planning
The Department of Community Development • Administration of various community petitioned to relocate to 34 Chestnut Street
&Planning was created through a vote of development programs and grants such as from its location in Newton.
the Town Council in August, 1982.The the Small Cities,Home Improvement Loan The existing Planning Board members
Department provides a formal relationship Program,the federal HOME program.
and coordination between several boards, include its Chairman,John B.Hawes,and
commissions and committees such the • Initiation and administration of economic members G.Jack Zollo,Linda Tuttle-Barletta,
development policies and procedures Jeffrey W.Brown and Juana M.Salazar.
Planning Board,Board Appeals,Historical
and Conservation Commissions,Historic which will allow Watertown to remain
competitive in retaining and attracting Zoning Board of Appeals
District Commission,Housing Partnership,
Watertown Arsenal Development Corporation, investment to provide for revenue and
Watertown Community Foundation,Coolidge employment growth.
School Advisory Committee,Watertown planning Board - `
Square Committee,the Facilities Inspection
and Zoning Enforcement Divisions,and the During 2004,the Planning
Planning and Community Development Board reviewed and made rec-
Office.Each entity is accorded professional ommendations on numerous
and support services by Department employ- residential and commercial —
ees.The aim of integrating these related development projects.The '
agencies is to improve communication and Board reviewed a total of
coordination and to provide services more 14 Special Permit requests,
efficiently to the community. 37 Variance requests and
28 Special Permit Finding t
A summary report of the Department's requests.The Planning Board
John W. Marshall served as Chairman of the Board for the zoo3-
major accomplishments for the year 2004 also reviewed four Amend- 2004 year and has been re-elected to the position of Chairman to
is as follows. ment to Special Permit Finding serve 2004-2005.John J. McCarthy,Jr.was also voted to continue
requests,three Amendment serving the Board as Clerk. Full Members serving the Board for the
Planning and Community m u n it year zoo4 are:Anthony V. Furia;Elaine V. Grey,Harry J. Vlachos,
y to Variance requests and six and Alternate Member Melissa Santucci. In June zoo4,John G.
Development Division Amendment to Special Permit Gannon retired his position as Alternate Member.
The Division serves several important func- requests.Projects of note
tions within the Department and the Town, include the review of a petition by Omni- Support Staff for the Zoning Board of
among them is the following: point Holdings,Inc.to locate a cell antenna Appeals includes Nancy Scott,Zoning
installation inside a 120-foot flag pole.The Enforcement Officer;Mary Crain,Senior
• Staff support to the Planning Board, project met with great opposition by the Planner;Louise Civetti,Clerk to the Board;
Housing Partnership,Watertown Square neighborhood and was denied by the and serving the Board as counsel,Michael
Study Commission,Watertown Arsenal planning Board.The Board also reviewed a V.Barba,Esquire.
Development Corporation,Coolidge petition to locate a two-family dwelling on
School Reuse Advisory Committee and the site of a former single-family dwelling at During 2004,the Zoning Board of Appeals
the School Building Committee. 9 Barbara Terrace.The project's denial by acted on a total of 103 petitions heard in
the Planning Board and subsequent con- accordance with the provisions of M.G.L.
• Representation to several state and g q c.40A,and the Watertown Zoning Ordinance.
regional agencies including Metro- struction of the two-family dwelling as of
� � g
politan Area Planning Council,MBTA right generated substantial discussion The petitions included: 15 Special Permit
throughout the community re
Advisory Board,and the Regional � h i tyardin Applications;30 Special Permit Finding
regarding the Applications;34 Variance Applications;
Transportation Advisory Council. changing character of neighborhoods when
existing dwellings are demolished and seven Amendment to Special Permits;three
• Coordination of real estate development replaced.The Planning Board also reviewed Amendment to Special Permit Findings;
activities,land-use planning,transporta- and approved requests for two institutions six Amendment to Variances;seven Site Plan
tion,housingand related policies; Reviews;one Comprehensive 40B Permit.
P � that are relocating to Watertown.The
• Coordination of the Town's capital
Muscular Therapy Institute requested Total fees collected for all petitions: $13,895
improvements; approval to relocate to 103 Morse Street The majority of the petitions before the
from Cambridge.Boston Catholic Television Board this past year were for residential
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properties involving building additions, 410 Belmont Street—Oakley Country Zoning Officer
upgrades,and requests for new or Club—Board denied Omnipoint Holdings In the course of the year,the Zoning Officer
expanded driveways.A few of the non- (T-Mobile's) request to locate a 120' flag- reviewed 725 budding permit applications;
residential/commercial cases were: style wireless telecommunication tower 95 occupancy applications;and 36 sign
46 Elton Avenue—St. Stephen's Church on its highest point within the grounds. applications.There were 18 driveway
Armenian Dav School constructed a second Omnipoint appealed decision and is extensions and/or new driveway approvals.
floor expanding the school to accommodate Presently in litigation. Twelve Zoning Board Meetings were
20 additional students.The original build- 341 Mt. Auburn Street—Brigham attended,including executive sessions;and
ing was constructed and opened in 1997. House Associates LP —In 2003 the five appearances at Waltham District Court
Board reaffirmed their decision to have in connection with Show Cause hearings.
46-50 Arsenal Street—Wild Willy's the"Connector"removed.The chiller,
Burgers,an 82-seat western-style restaurant, relocated from the roof,was approved July FaCl�ltl@S Inspection Division
The remodeled former Woodworker's Ware- 2004 to be placed in the loading ramp 7'-8' Inspector of Buildings
house building together with the razing of the
down between the two buildings (Hosmer J Ken P was June 1st Thompson appointed
Prime Glass building provided a significant pP
School and Brigham House) below where On Inspector of Buildings.Ken brings over 40
site upgrade with parking and drainage, P g g
alleviating a neighborhood drainage issue. the Connector c located.t 42" brick wall years of construction experience to this posi-
will be constructed to match building and tion,with the past 25 years being responsi-
103 Morse Street—Muscular Therapy will shield 2' of the Connector from resi- ble for all Capital Improvements r a large
Institute, a vocational school in massage dents along Concord Road.A pedestrian ble for all Cal health care provider l the
therapy licensed by the Department of connection will also be provided upon the North Shore.
Education and founded in Cambridge 15 relocation of the chiller.As of 2004,the
years ago,purchased the building and will Connector has not been removed and the He holds various professional licenses
relocate from Cambridge to occupy 60% of chiller has not been relocated. including the Massachusetts Construction
the building. Satellite sticker parking at var Supervisor's license and,after 17 years,con-
ious locations is provided for students. Update on Comprehensive 40B decisions: tinues to teach carpentry,State Building Code
75 Stanley Avenue a/k/a 555 Pleasant and Subcontracting for the Home Owner at
70 Phillips Street The former Swiss- Street—former Infomart/Quincy Cold the Evening Adult Education Program at
tropics manufacturingg site,having an office
Storage site (case continued from 2003). North Shore Technical High School.
building, 22-bay rental garages and III, u-facturing building,was sold in 2002.The Beacon Properties was granted approval Ken looks forward to working with,not
manufacturing building has been vacant employees,January 2004 for a 375-unit residential only the Town em to ees but also the
since that time. Approval was given to con-
complex: Phase I-Special Permit and Phase citizens of Watertown to assure that
II-Comprehensive Permit Chapter 40B.
vert 21,000 sf manufacturing space for two there continues to be a pleasant and safe
recreational/instructional uses—Full Out With this approval the Town will meet its environment for all.
requirement under c. 40B to devote 1.5%
CheerleadingAcademy,instructional for of its land to affordable housing. The Building Permits Issued 656
cheering competition and tumbling,and decision was appealed by Stanley Realty
Extra Innings Baseball Clinic, a training Holdings,LLC and l currently e litigation. Occupancy Permits 84
facility for public rental including private Sign Permits 26
lessons and practice which include six 57 Stanley Avenue —former Raytheon
indoor hitting&pitching tunnels. parking lot site, owned by The Gore Certificates of Inspection 23
25 & 34 Chestnut Street—Boston Society. Stanley Realty Holdings, LLC pro-
posed a 22�-unit residential complex first Complaints Investigated 33
Catholic Television,Inc.,located in by Special S ecial Permit which was denied by
Newton,intends to purchase the former Estimated Cost of New Construction:
St. Patrick's convent from the Archdiocese. the Board. Stanley then petitioned the
Board under a Comprehensive 40B peti-
tion Residential $2,425,400
They have been granted approval for a stu- fora 264-unit residential complex. Non-Residential
dio addition,including roof-top satellite The Board denied the petition and is
dishes, allowing BCTV to relocate its studio presently in litigation.
and office operation to this site.
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Estimated Costs of Additions and Electrical Inspectors 16 Mt. Auburn Cemetery—restoration of
Alterations: Willow Pond,
Traffic Commission 10
Residential $11,163,807 (514) Street Light Outage and Follow-Up 26 Mt.Auburn Cemetery—maintenance
Non-Residential 755 (106)$31,419, Fire Inspector 3 plan for ponds,
GRAND TOTAL $45,008,962 Charles River Road Playground—
Fire Alarm Inspections .0 removal and installation of playground.
Total Fees collected by the Building
Department 2004 $540,006 Town Council 0 The Commission continued to work on
revisions to the Watertown Wetlands
New Residential Planning Board 12 Ordinance.
997
(1) Single-Family Residence Fees Collected $79, The Commission,in its pursuit of educa-
tional and public information efforts, is
(10) Two-Family Residences Inspector of Plumbing/Gas developing an informational brochure
Raze Plumbing: regarding the Commission,wetlands and
Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 459 permitting process. In addition,the
(8) Single-Family Residences Commission met with the Director of
(5) Two-Family residences Gas Fitting: Public Works to review the Storm Water
Number of Gas Permits Issued 580 Management Plan and volunteered to work
(3) Commercial Buildings with the Department of Public Works in
(1) Garage Fees Received from developing the public education efforts
Plumbing/Gas Permits $42,074 required under the Plan.
Inspector of Wires The Commission continues to work with
Permits Issued 603 Conservation Commission the Charles River Conservancy and the
Members: Department of Conservation and Recreation
Inspections/Reinspections 1350 in the planting and maintenance efforts
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott, Chairman in the river.
Inspections for Occupancy Permits 84 g
Susan Falkoff
Complaints Investigated 14 Charles C.Bering The Commission advanced the efforts to
preserve open space. In particular,the
Fire Investigations 3 Nancy H. Hammett Commission formally requested the Army
Electrical Layouts for Town and Leo G. Martin Corps of Engineers that the GSA site be
Contractors 54 Bonnie Potocki remediated properly before transferring the
Louis M.Taverna property to the Department of Conservation
Electrical Violation Letters 8 and Recreation, and be maintained and
Patrick Fairbairn protected as wetlands.
Electrical Violations Bruce W. Roberts,Conservation Agent
Residential 12 The Conservation Commission reviewed Historical Commission
Commercial I six Notices of Intent and issued six Order Members:
of Conditions for the following wetlands
Petitions Checked/Approved for Town projects: Roger Erickson, Chairperson
Council from Boston Edison/NE Tel 6 Henrietta Light
604 Pleasant Street—regrade and
Meetings David J. Russo,Jr.
drainage improvement to a parking lot,
Consultations&Information with Victoria Carter
Pleasant Street between Howard and John Piantedosi
Town Residents 60 Bacon Street—replacement of 200 linear J
Boston Edison .g feet of gas fine, Marilynne Roach
Roberta Lane
New England Telephone .6 4 Wheeler Lane—demolish and rebuild a
Bruce W. Roberts,Preservation Agent
single-family home,
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The Historical Commission continued to In the Fall,the Commission staffed an infor- Tree Warden
review building demolitions for properties mational and volunteer recruitment booth Bruce W. Roberts,ISACA
of 50 years and older,in accordance to the at the Faire on the Square. Tree Warden
Watertown Demolition Delay Ordinance.
They held Public Hearings on 14 Demo- With an active and quali-
lition filings, of which seven were deter- ,, - fled Tree Warden under
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mined to be preferably preserved and were Massachusetts General
issued demolition delays. _ Law Chapter 87, a tree
division under the
November,the Town Council adopted an Works,
Depart-
In
ment of Public Works,an
amendment to the Watertown Demolition i� appropriate annual budget
Delay Ordinance extending the six-month
1 ' for community forestry
demolition delay to one year.The Historic programs and an official
Commission issued its fast 12-month demoli- _ Arbor Day observance and
tion delay for 109 Spring Street,a circa 1830
___ proclamation,Watertown
federal-style cape on the Watertown Historic continued to qualify for
Inventory,one of the earliest houses remain- _ Tree City USA designation.
ing in the area northeast of the Square.
Watertown Historic District During the year, 172 trees
The Commission is developing guidelines were planted. Street trees accounted for
for proposed Watertown Historic Landmarks Commission146 of these trees. Continuing with the pol-
and Neighborhood Conservation Districts. Members: icy adopted in 2001 to diversify street tree
The Commission held its fifth annual Harvey Steiner,Chairman plantings, 20 different trees where planted.
Preservation Night and Awards Program Audrey Jones Childs The trees planted this year along the streets
at the Commander's Mansion in May The Amleto "Mel"Martocchia of Watertown were:Autumn Blaze Maples,
2004 Watertown Preservation Awards were Matthew Petrie Red Maples,White Ashes, Ginkgos, Honey
presented for preservation efforts to the fol- Margaret Pasulka Locusts,Kentucky Coffee Trees,London
lowing projects and individuals: Linda Sternberg Plain Trees,Swamp White Oaks,Shingle
Victoria Carter Oaks,Red Oaks,Pin Oaks,Little Leaf
Award Category Awardee Bruce W. Roberts,Preservation Agent Lindens,Pioneer Elms,Japanese Zelkovas,
The Richard E.Mastrangelo Hedge Maples,Amur Maples, Snowgoose
Memorial John DeToma The Watertown Historic District Commission, Cherries, Kwanzan Cherries,Aristocrat
appointed in December of 2003,began its Pears, and Japanese Tree Lilacs.Following
The Citizenship Award Natalie Zakarian year by developing an application form for best management practice, trees planted
Mount Auburn Street Historic District prop- under power lines where restricted to those
The Architectural erty owners who are proposing to build or that will not mature over 30 feet tall.In
Preservation Watertown Savings Bank alter an exterior architectural feature to their addition to street trees, 26 trees were
The Architectural property.The Commission reviewed four planted in Watertown's parks.
Preservation 236 Mount Auburn Street projects,and issued two Certificates of
Applicability. Following a very difficult winter, a substan-
The Architectural tial number of public trees needed to be
Preservation 45 Mount Auburn Street In June,the Historic District mailed to all removed.In total, 142 trees were removed.
the homeowners of the District an informa-
The Historical Resources On Arbor Day,April 30th,three Tulip Trees
tional letter, containing a copy of the appli-
Preservation The First Parish of Watertown cation, and a meeting schedule. were planted in a ceremony held at Victory
Field.The Tulip Tree is a tree with an eventual
The Commission recruited volunteers to large stature.The location was chosen to
conduct preliminary inventories on all provide future shade to the adjacent tot-lot.
the built structures in Watertown.The Trees for Watertown generously donated the
Commission provided a training workshop beautiful trees which were planted by the
on architectural styles for the volunteers. Forestry Division of the DPW.
6s
In early spring before it leafed out,a 7" Santorelli Construction was selected as the Coolidge School Reuse
caliper (trunk size) European Beech tree, contractor for the project and will begin Advisory Committee
located on the grounds of the Main Library, work in April 2004. The Cecil Group and The Coolidge School Reuse Advisory
was moved to help make way for the Bayside Engineering are the design consult- Committee was established by the Town
Library expansion.This beautiful tree took ants working with the Town to ensure that Manager in December of 2000.The pur
the move very well. This project was made the project is developed in accordance with pose of the Committee is to evaluate and
possible by the generosity of Trees for the Plans and Specifications developed recommend reuse alternatives for the
Watertown and the assistance of the DPW prior to the public bid. Coolidge School located on Mount Auburn
Forestry Division.An ideal home was found
for it on a berm in Casey Park where it Construction began on the project in late and Arlington Streets. This action was
should be able to live out its long life pro- spring of 2004. Sidewalks were replaced subsequent to the actions of the Watertown
siding beauty all the out
itspark' visitors. and new ramps constructed along the School Committee who relinquished care,
southerly side of Main Street extending custody and control of the property effec-
Continuing with recent tradition, an infor- from Churchill Street to the easterly side tive July 1, 2000, and the Watertown Town
mation booth and display was staffed by the of Galen Street. The contractor has also Council who transferred said care, custody
Tree Warden at Faire on the Square. installed a significant amount of under- and control to the Town Manager on said
ground conduit to accommodate the fight- date,based on a Resolution adopted on
Watertown Square Study ing and signalization upgrades in the June 13, 2000.
Commission current project and for future expansion. The following nine members serve on the
The Watertown Square Study Commission Construction will resume again in mid-April Committee:
was created in 1998 to develop recommen- of 2005 with a projected completion date of
dations for improving the Square's physical, June 30, 2005. Sal Ciccarelli
traffic and economic conditions, and The Commission is currently chaired by Chair,District A Town Councilor
enhancing it as a business and social center Town Councilor Gus Bailey,and includes Gregory P.Watson,
of the Town. members Clinton J.Knight(Watertown/ Dir. of Community Development&Planning
In August of 1999,the Final Report on the Belmont Chamber of Commerce),Alex Liazos John Bartley,Sr.,
Watertown Square Master Plan was submit- (former chair),Rick Thomson (Thomson East Watertown Betterment Association
ted to the Town Council. It includes recom- Safaris),Peter Brooks (Watertown Bicycle G.Jack Zollo,Watertown Planning Board
mendations for physical improvements to Committee),Joan Kraus (local resident),
the Square to improve its usefulness and Ronald Dean (Watertown Savings Bank) Christine M. Bellis, Resident
comfort for walkers, bicycle riders and Sandra Howard (Trees for Watertown), Joan Merritt Kraus, Resident
public transit commuters. It also recom- Betsy LaMond (local resident),Joseph P. Lucia H.Mastrangelo, Resident
mends ways to make Watertown Square a McDonald (McDonald Funeral Home), Curtis Whitney,Resident
destination for shopping,gathering, social- Michael Donham (local resident),Al Gasper
izing and entertainment. (Watertown Disabilities Commission). In December of 2002 a
Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Town Council voted to approve a was issued to solicit reuse
request to transfer$950,000 and a loan interest. Proposals were
order in the amount of$900,000 for a total — due on January 8, 2003.
project cost of$1,850,000 to fund the The initial RFP resulted in
improvements to Watertown Square.The only one proposal which
project is comprised of two parts. Part A is was not responsive to the
Mill and Overlay work along with associ- specific requirements in the
ated utility upgrades in Main Street and RFP The Reuse Committee
the Square.Part B includes streetscape - voted unanimously to amend
improvements such as new sidewalks, the RFP and reissue it to
accent bands,lighting, site furniture, trees solicit additional responses.
and landscaping. The RFP was reissued and
two proposals were received.
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After careful review of each proposal, Commander's Mansion We still have a solid interest in wedding
the Committee determined that the pro- In the Commander's Mansions third year of business; our goal for 2005 is to continue
posed lease payments to the Town did operation the Mansion has had a steady and expanding our corporate events during the
not meet expectations and recommended continued rise in business. The business is week.Year-to-date we have a total of 48
that the RFP be reissued. The Town highlighted as follows: events definite for 2005 with dates still
Council must approve the lease to the available for additional bookings.We have
ultimate user based upon the recommen- Bookings also started booking for 2006 with two
dation of the Town Manager. The Town January 2004—December 2004 events definite.We have seen a drop in
Manager may request that the Committee business related to the uncertainty with the
continue to assist through the RFP and Weddings 58 economy;however,we do feel we will see
selection process. more events booking on shorter notice and
will make up for the decrease we see now.
Watertown Arsenal
Development Corporation
The Watertown Arsenal Development
Corporation (WADC)was established in 1997
to oversee the redevelopment of the former
Army Materials Technology Laboratory
_• (AMTL) and was granted the authority to
-- -- acquire the property from the Army and sub-
. _.
- sequently to convey for development.The fol-
lo,Aring citizens were appointed by the Town
Manager and Council served on the Board of
Directors during 2004:
In December of 2003 the Town again Social Events (includes rehearsal dinners,
showers, engagements,anniversaries& John Airasian,Chairman
received two qualifying proposals for the reuse of the former Coolidge School.After graduations) 27 Sal Ciccarelli,Vice Chairman
several public meetings, the Committee Bar Mitzvahs 1 (Town Councilor)
completed its deliberation on the two pro- Corporate Social (includes holiday) 23 Alison Carnduff,Treasurer
posals in April 2004 and recommended Corporate Meetings 19 James McDermott, Clerk
that the Town Manager award the Coolidge Town/Comp/Promo 17 James Bean
lease to the Mitchell Properties proposal.
Mitchell's proposal will convert the former Funeral 1 Joseph DiVico
school into 35 units of apartments Non-Profit 10 Mark Sideris (Town Councilor)
restricted to those 55 years of age and Photo-Shoot Location 0 Roberta Miller
older.The term of the lease is for 50 years Year End Total 156 John Portz (Town Councilor)
with options for the Town to renew in Ingrid Marchesano,Administrative Assistant
20-year intervals. The developer would Promotional Efforts
make an investment in the building of Advertising: Knot Website and Boston Fundraising for the development of the Arts
approximately$8.6 million and contribute Agenda Website Center continued throughout 2004 and
close to $9 million in lease payments over construction started in the fall of 2004.
the period of the lease. Final approval of We have begun to do some networking
the proposal is pending a determination with The Massachusetts Managers of
by the Town Council of an appropriate Historical Homes group and The Boston
location for a new Police Station. Wedding Group.
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Watertown Housing A program to fund home repairs for low-
Partnership and moderate-income homeowners was
The Watertown Housing Partnership over -
sees housing policy and programs for the owners were qualified to participate and
Town. This year the Partnership received home rehabilitation assistance
p continued
to administer the HOME program,which during 2004. The Planning Staff prepared
brings federal dollars into Watertown to a successful additional grant request for
expand affordable housing opportunities. $450,000 from the state Department of
Housing and Community Development
During 2004,the Town received$240,000
in HOME program funding. The First Home to pair with an additional allocation of
$150,000 from the Town Council to pro-
program,which provides down-payment vide the funds needed to continue the
assistance for income-eligible first-time
homebuyers, continues to be available, program.Watertown Savings Bank also
offers a source of additional loan funding
however rising home costs have made it
very difficult to find homes that are priced as needed.
within the maximum purchase price limits. The Partnership began a review of the
The Partnership contributed to the Marshall Inclusionary Zoning ordinance in order to
Place Apartments development project by determine ways to strengthen it. This review
voting to commit an additional$136 623.42 is ongoing and will be a component of the
in HOME funds for acquisition and develop comprehensive Zoning review that will
ment costs.Watertown Community Housing occur in the upcoming year.
and CASCAP,Inc.have partnered to rede- The Partnership,through the Department of
velop this former rest home into ten afford- Community Development and Planning,
able rental units for senior citizens,plus continued to administer the"Get the Lead
one staff apartment. Out,"for owners of single-and two-family
The Partnership renegotiated an Affordable houses.This program is funded by the
Housing Agreement for 13 affordable units Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency.
at 20 Watertown Street, a mixed residential The Partnership was chaired by Harold
and retail development with a total of 134 Bejcek,who also sits on the Council on
units at the intersection of Galen and Aging. Members include Thomas Wade
Watertown Streets.The site was purchased (Watertown Housing Authority),James
by Archstone Development and the Barwell (Watertown Savings Bank) and
Partnership worked towards a revised David Leon (Watertown resident).During
Affordable Housing Agreement that allowed the year,Mr. Bejcek resigned, and Mr. Leon
the developer the option of renting the units was voted in as new Chairman.
with future conversion to condominiums.
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The Watertown Public Schools
The Schools The Fine,Applied and Performing Arts The Middle School has also created a
Department presented the musical"Fiddler weekly newsletter that is sent home to
Watertown High School on the Roof'to large audiences in the newly parents and posted on our website.The
Watertown High School completed its renovated Shaw auditorium.The drama pro- School Site Council is developing a parent
one hundred fifty-sixth year of operation gram presented a very innovative and suc- handbook that will help families become
in 2004. cessful production of Thornton Wilder's"Our familiar with the organization and function-
The school completed its NEASC accredita- Town"in the auditorium,directed by WHS ing of the school.
lion in March 2004.Ms.Constance Hyder graduate Kate Kelly Adamson.Several stu- In addition to our work in the areas of aca-
and Ms.Karen Trenholm led this evaluation, dents from the visual arts program were hon- demics and communication,Watertown
ored for their work in the Scholastic Art
done every ten years.During the summer .Competition Technology in the graphics lab Middle School continues to run an exten-
of 2004,it was announced that the high sive after-school program.Academic sup-
was upgraded,and student requests for
school was awarded the NEASC highest enrollment in visual arts courses were the Ports,such as homework clubs, combine
standard and the school has two years highest in years.The music program pre- with a variety of other opportunities from
(until October 2006) to indicate the status hinted concerts to enthusiastic audiences in MCAS preparation to Rock&Roll Club to
of each recommendation that was set forth help enrich the lives of our students. Our
by the NEASC evaluation committee.Some May and December.The string orchestra "Kids Who Care"Club sent over 90 pack-
of the commendations include: more than doubled in size in the Fall.The es to American soldiers in Ira an
band,chorus and string orchestra all per- q in
effort to support our troops overseas.
• A staff dedicated to providing a wide formed concerts for members of the
range of instructional activities. Watertown community at venues such as the The Middle School was last year's statewide
• The high level of commitment to the Watertown Mall,Tufts Health Plan Head- champion for the Coats for Kids drive and
intellectual and personal development quarters,Town Hall,and the community the New England champion in the Pennies
of students. Memorial Day and September 11 ceremonies. for Patients program.We have also created
• The significant involvement and fundraising opportunities for students to
contribution of parents in decision Watertown Middle School donate to Tsunami Relief through UNICEF.
making In the 2004-2005 school year Watertown The Watertown Middle School looks for-
Middle School continues to focus on the ward to continuing its efforts to achieve
The High School Leadership Team continued individual needs of our students,both in
to guide the improvement process at the and out of the classroom. excellence in the classroom and to enhance
high school and directed the professional the Watertown community.
development programs offered to the staff The year started with a new administrative
for the improvement of student learning. team in place at the Middle School due to Hosmer Elementary School
the retirement of Jane O'Connor,a longtime Hosmer School is home to 480 students in
The Sports Management Club continued its school administrator in Watertown.The 24 classrooms.Approximately 40%of our
annual"Mr.WHS"contest and provided focus of the new team,Jack Cawley,Acting students come from bilingual homes and
holiday sharing with its"Secret Santa"pro- Principal,Margaret LeBlanc and Holly represent a myriad of ethnicities and cul-
gram at the Hosmer School. Handlin,Acting Assistant Principals and tures from around the world.We also pro-
The initial planning for Phase 3 of the Curriculum Coordinators,has been to vide a variety of inclusive programming for
renovation project continued during 2004. improve communication within the school, students with special needs.Remedial and
The final renovations included a renovated between school and home,and to help challenge support is provided in the regular
library,boys and girls locker rooms,new teachers become more proficient in differen- classroom whenever possible.Our special
flooring throughout the school,new student tiated instruction and common assessment. educators,reading specialists,and English
lockers and a renovated cafeteria for stu- To address these issues,much of our pro- as Second Language teachers work in the
dents.Phase 3 looks to the Winter of 2005 fessional development for staff has focused regular education classroom supporting
for completion. on differentiated instruction.Teachers have students so that they successfully acquire
been meeting to develop units that will the skills and knowledge needed to succeed
address the learning styles and needs of all in the mainstream.After-school tutoring and
our students.We will continue our efforts homework help is available for students
to make the curriculum challenging and needing extra academic support.We also
accessible to all our students. provide a large number of after-school
enrichment programs,including chess
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clubs,foreign language classes,and science James Russell Lowell The Interim Principal,Marilyn Hollisian,
classes.Many of these programs are funded Elementary School will be leaving her post this year and the
through a grant we received from the The Lowell School has a diverse population search for a new Lowell School Principal
Harvard-O'Neal Community Fund. of 370 students this year.The school con- will begin with high expectations of main-
Teachers work in grade level teams to col- tinues to thrive as an active and involved taining a school that the Watertown com-
laboratively develop a consistent curricu- school incorporating students,parents, munity can continue to count on for its
lum based on the Watertown Grade Level professionals and paraprofessionals in an excellence and its dedicated staff.
Outcomes. Grade level teams set goals exciting learning community. Our goal this
together, discuss lessons,and share ways to year has focused on meeting the individual Cunniff Elementary School
successfully reach every child.Each grade needs of students. The staff works in teams The Cunniff School is the smallest of the
level team has a representative on the to present the most comprehensive look at three elementary schools with a student
the learning style and development of each population of approximately 280 children.
school leadership team the Hosmer School Improvement Team.Working with a school child.The staff is dedicated to the belief During the 2003-2004 school year as well
reform expert,Mr.Joe Palumbo from the that all children can learn given the appro- as 2004-2005 there are 14 classrooms
organization Focus Results,we identify priate academic and emotional support that consisting of seven primary classrooms
ways to improve teaching and learning at is required. and seven intermediate classrooms. The
primary classes include one Prm
Hosmer and create action plans which will Our professional development supports pro-
lead to improvements. our goals of high academic and social gram, and beginning in Septembeerr 2004
expectations through continued training in one K-1 classroom. In addition there is a
Our parent community continues to be strong support staff.Along with the princi-
very active.The PTO conducts a number literacy, concentration in mathematics and pal, Sharon Risso,they remain committed
of fundraising events during the year with the involvement of parents in the home- to fostering student growth in academic,
the moneys used for supporting enrichment school connection. social, and behavioral spheres.
activities and teacher projects. This year the We have been looking at the grade level In order to foster academic growth and
Revels troupe has performed during the day outcomes for each subject and developing
for our students and at right for the whole assessments to measure the success of stu improve student performance, teachers
community. Manquito, a Latin band,had all dents relative to the outcomes. In grade actively engaged in and practiced new
of our students dancing in the aisles of the level teams staff continues to provide feed- understandings learned in a variety of
auditorium, and a Chinese storyteller back and discussion around student work Literacy workshops. (See separate town-
entranced our students. Enrichment funds and how to continually improve upon our wide Language Arts report.) While we have
also supported the work of a poet in resi- instructional practices and strategies. met the state-wide AYP standards in both
dence who elicited beautiful poems from Language and Mathematics each year, con-
our students during a two-week residency. The Lowell staff and the School Site Council cerns about mathematics instruction and
The PTO sponsors monthly Family Fun are committed to meaningful parental student achievement resulted in a new col-
Nights with the typical attendance being involvement. The council has established laboration with EDC of Newton wherein
between 100 and 200 people. Family Fun subcommittees to develop ways to enhance teachers acted as consultants while piloting
Nights include spaghetti suppers, bingo, the students' education.The Curriculum a revision of an earlier program called
Math and Science Nights,Family Poetry Enrichment Subcommittee has spent most MathWorkshop.This is funded through a
night,among others.We also have two very of the year establishing a database of par- National Science Foundation grant.After an
active parent/child book clubs, one for ents who have special skills or interesting initial pilot of materials in grade 2 in 2003,
second and third graders and their parents jobs that could enhance the present cur- in 2004 the collaboration expanded to
and one for fourth and fifth graders and riculum.This is a challenging and exciting include a third grade and two fourth
their parents. undertaking and we look forward to grades. Because of teacher satisfaction with
enriching our curriculum through parents the materials,the approach, and the pro-
The Hosmer School Site Council has contin- and community members. The Council is fessional development that came with
ued to be a strong presence in the school, also working on our Action Plan that will working with the EDC researchers, all
with up to 20 parents actively involved in Site result in a comprehensive involvement of classrooms began using MathWorkshop in
Council projects.The Site Council is divided parents in various ways. September 2004.
into four subcommittees—grounds and
buildings,parent communication,academic
achievement,and grants and fundraising.
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Respect for differences has always been a included a fifth grade website highlighting reach out to families in times of need and
hallmark of the school and is even more their many activities, such as attendance at stress. They have prepared meals,helped
important now as the student population Sargent Camp; a display to show the use of with expenses,but also offered much
has become more diversified.While pro- Intellikeys in first grade;multiple activities needed moral support in times of illness,
gramming throughout the year integrates in health class using technology;the con- death,and house fires.Another outreach
this theme,in March 2004 we celebrated a struction of part of the town of Watertown effort in which students were the primary
week of celebration of our diversity show- using mapping/construction software; and agents was the annual Pennies for Patients
cased student work which included: investi- student generated newsletters using fundraiser to support leukemia research.
gations into family heritage;the study of the AlphaSmarts. The third,fourth,and fifth graders reached
countries and cultures of our heritage;the 2004 activities included the first vear of a out to soldiers serving abroad during the
creation of puppets dressed in traditional holiday season by writing over 600 cards
costume; and data collection resulting in student council with representatives from to Mass.Army National Guard members.
graphs to present data regarding our her- grades 3-5. Meeting once a month with the
itage. Stories from other cultures were principal, assisted by one of the parent The Departments
members of the school site council, they
shared and students enjoyed musical enter- fielded questions from students, brought Personnel
tainment from South America. Plans were
made for literature circles to be conducted their concerns to the principal, and 2004 was a year of continued change for
in multi-grade groups with books that selected as their major project for the year the Watertown Public Schools.The School
echoed the respect for differences and the creation of basic rules of behavior for Committee appointed a new Superintendent,
diversity theme. Books for the literature cir- the cafeteria.After identifying the rules,they Dr. Steven A. Hiersche,to replace Dr. Sally
cle project were purchased with substantial wrote and presented a skit to introduce and Dias,who had retired from public education
support from the PTO. explain the rules to the other students. in 2003.Dr.Hiersche transitioned into the
Fifth graders were also engaged in their Superintendency from Interim Super-
The PTO works closely with staff and the intendent Dr.James Earley in July.
principal to support the students and the own dramatic presentation based upon
community at large. In addition to the their work in Social Studies regarding how Dr. Stephen Gould was permanently
financial and moral support for diversity immigration patterns brought settlers to appointed to the position of Assistant
programs,the PTO funds an enrichment Massachusetts.After writing the play them- Superintendent after having been the
program throughout the year which brings selves,thus addressing the drama compo- Interim Assistant Superintendent during
special performances to the school every nent in our standards,they presented their Dr.Earley's superintendency. Ms. Marilyn
four-six weeks. Programs ranged from play to the school during the day and to Hollisian has continued in the role of Acting
those supporting health and science with families at night. Students learned a great Principal at the Lowell Elementary School
Slim Goodbody to Japanese Drummers. The deal,making wonderful connections to for the 2004-2005 school year.
PTO also funded grants to teachers on an what they had learned in social studies, and
had the opportunity to further develop their Mr.Paul M. ("Mike") Noftsker, one of the
individual basis and this year funded the two Housemasters was appointed to the
establishment of a parent resource center. creativity, as well as their writing.
positon of Acting Headmaster midway
Technology integration was an area of focus Another evening event was the highly suc- through the 2003-2004 school year and
in the school action plan. Teachers worked cessful fifth grade science exhibit.With has continued in that capacity for the 2004-
individually, as teams, and/or in collabora teacher guidance,as needed,and support 2005 school year. Replacing him as
tion with the Integration Specialist and the from families at home, each fifth grade Housemaster on an acting basis was Mr.
Library/Media teacher.A significant number child selected a topic of interest to investi- Michael McDermott. Ms. Connie Hyder was
of projects were displayed at the townwide gate.They then prepared and presented a appointed to the position of Housemaster
Technology Showcase. They varied from display to communicate what they had on a permanent basis,filling another
slide show presentations created by second learned.Afun-filled night for all—with the vacancy. Mr.Joseph Tirone became
graders integrating poetry, science, draw- bonus of lots of learning about science! Coordinator of the World Languages depart-
ing,photography,and sound recordings The parents of the school are highly sup- ment,filling the vacancy left by Ms.Hyder.
to an incredible travel brochure for portive of the students,but also of the fami- Mr. David Sheehan was appointed Social
Massachusetts created by third grade stu- lies.Under the guidance and inspiration of a Studies Coordinator after the position was
dents that integrated science, social studies, parent a new committee was formed called reinstated into the budget following cuts
math,and language arts. Other projects Helping Hands.As their name suggests, they made in 2003-2004.
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At the Middle School,following Ms.Jane Science on a Saturday in June. Students United States,Mexico,Canada,and an
O'Connor's retirement,Mr.Jack Cawley was and parents were invited to the museum to optional study of Ancient China.Fifth grade
appointed acting Principal;The Middle view the projects as well as projects of stu- classes expanded their study of United
School Curriculum and Instruction Leaders, dents from the other four communities. States history through the third presidency,
Ms. Holly Handlin and Ms. Margaret Students explained the work they had done including the study of explorers, Colonial
LeBlanc,were each appointed to half-time and the discoveries they had made. This Times and the Constitution.
acting positions as Assistant Principal. event will be repeated again in June
Throughout the elementary grades, there is
Mathematics At the Middle School,Math teachers have a continued emphasis on geography skills,
continued designing lessons through the including but not limited to map skills,
Because of the initiative at the Middle Lesson Study process.Within this structure, with increased attention to integrating the
School r increase the number of students they have explored different strategies so acquisition and application of those skills
malgebra,this year we have had many that all students have access to the math within specific content studies. To meet the
more students studying geometry at the content. In the 2004-2005 school year, they needs of our diverse population,we have
high school in their freshman year.This have included special education teachers. expanded our use of resources by adding
should help to better prepare students for texts with a wide range of readability to
the MCAS and SAT tests which they tradi- Social Studies facilitate differentiated instruction. In addi-
tionally take when they are sophomores The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of tion,many teachers are actively integrating
and juniors, respectively.At the high school social science topics into their reading and
in addition to their regular math class,we 1993 set in motion the creation of curricu- P g
lum frameworks in all disciplines.These writing program.
offer an MCAS prep class for sophomores
documents describe what students should
whom we think may have difficulty passing Watertown's Middle School curriculum has
know and be able to do in specific aca- been realigned to reflect the significantly
the MCAS test on their first attempt.Also, g ' ' y
through a grant from the Department of demic areas. The frameworks were then different 2002 History and Social Sciences
Education,individual tutoring was provided followed the introduction of the ssm Curriculum Framework. Grade 6 students
for students who were not successful the (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment continue to study World Geography.The
first time they took the test. System) used to test all students in grades grade 7 curriculum still focuses on Ancient
4, 8,and 10 according to framework con- Civilizations, although some units have been
Lesson study continues to be the focus of tent.As a result, changes have resulted in expanded, added,or dropped to reflect the
our professional development program at major curriculum revision of the social new framework standards.The grade 8
the high school.The math department par- studies program.Although the Social curriculum has completely changed,from
ticipated with four other communities and Studies MCAS tests are not being adminis- U.S. History to World History.
several area colleges in the first year of a tered this year,teachers are still preparing
five-year grant funded by the National our students in the discipline. In grade 8 the students start the year with a
Science Foundation. The main areas of unit called"Facing History and Ourselves,"
teacher participation included seminars, Grade 1 studrten, Kindergarten and which uses the study of the Holocaust to
study groups, summer institutes and online Grade 1 students focus a socialization and explore fundamental historical questions
courses. Two teachers in one study group communities. Second grade social studies and themes.Then the students go on to
presented their year's work on"the emphasizes social skills, citizenship, an study China,the Middle East (focusing on
Mathematics of Voting"to teachers from introduction to landfor a and bodies of understanding the rise of Islam),Africa,
the five communities at a Seminar held in water. The study at Massachusetts historyive Americans forms the and Europe in the Middle Ages and the
Watertown. They have also been chosen to Watertown and Nat Renaissance,including the exploration of
present their work at a regional conference core of the third grade curriculum, along the New World.Thus students will have the
of the National Council of Teachers of with a significant unit for Black History background they need when they go on to
Mathematics in October. Month in January To enhance their learn about the roots of American democ-
Massachusetts study, all third graders vis- racy in 9th grade.
One of the activities that took place for ited the Commonwealth Museum to view
students was the"Math Expo"which the Massachusetts Archives,and Gore Place The high school curriculum continues to
involved math projects that our students in Waltham to view the different lifestyles of undergo revision in order to reflect the
had prepared. They were judged at the the upper class,working class,and the state-mandated Social Studies Frameworks,
school and several of the projects were farming communities in the early 1800s. the district-wide goals,and the recommen-
chosen to be displayed at the Museum of The fourth grade focus is on regions of the dations of the NEASC report. The grade 9
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and 10 programs focus on a two-year, In addition to emphasizing the foundations The year also saw the institutionalization
United States history curriculum that utilizes of western civilization, students will study of the new district-wide student informa-
various teaching techniques to achieve stu- the history of Asia and Africa. tion system (WASS). This secure applica-
dent understanding of foundations and the The social studies department maintains a tion has significantly raised the level of
growth of American society. The grade 10 information flow and access within the dis-
program also introduces the first of three vibrant interaction with the Watertown com- trict while better preserving the privacy of
advanced placement social studies options, muted Many local representatives have student records. The ability to download
namely United States history. visited classes to discuss such topics the information to a handheld PDA (per-
law enforcement,media, culture,religion sonal dgital assistant) has increased our
The United States history curriculum will and politics. Student participation in local ability i access student data in the event
prepare sophomores for the May 2005 U.S. essay contests, such as the VFW's"Voice of of an emergency.
history"trial" component of the MCAS Democracy,"the World in Watertown's"Dr.
Exam while at the same time fostering indi- Martin Luther King,Jr."and the Historical The district website began a major rewrite
vidual student interests. The two-year pro- Society of Watertown's competition,are this year to provide better communication
gram culminates in an independent student annual events.The department hosts town and information service to the community.
project and presentation on an approved dignitaries at its Memorial Day Assembly The work in progress is currently accessi-
historical topic. and sponsors interdisciplinary and com- ble through the main district website:
munity-based activities like the 2004 http://www.watertown.kl2.ma.us.
Throughout the year the social studies presidential Election Week Project.
department has taken a number of steps Our continuing focus on Universal Design
to implement new courses in the 2005-2006 Technology and Assistive Technologies has strengthened
academic year. The grade 11 program will our efforts to provide exemplary special
focus on World history and introduce a Technology use in the district rose dramati education services to students in the dis-
diversity of culture,politics and achieve- cally in areas where the infrastructure was trict.Mainstreaming high-and low-tech
ments.An AP European history course will updated.The High School experienced a tools allows all students to benefit from
major overhaul this year with help from the
also be offered. The grade 12 program will these assists.
continue to offer courses in psychology and renovation project as well as the Harvard
law,with an AP Psychology course, but will Grant,with new computers in every class- English/Language Arts
introduce a new course in Civics. room and four new labs dedicated to depart-
ments (Math,Social Studies,English and During the 2003-2004 academic year, the
The Civics course will be for seniors and it World Languages).The World Languages Watertown High School English department
will introduce to 18-year-olds the benefits lab is especially impressive,with the ability piloted a new course, Contemporary
and responsibilities of becoming fully rec- to digitize and author products for advanced Literature 12 created as a direct result of
ognized under the law. The course will also language learning. Science labs received its curriculum revision emphasis during the
connect seniors to local, state and national new equipment in each lab,as well as LCD previous two years.Teachers met often to
politics as well as town civic organizations projection equipment. discuss, revise, and evaluate this new
and it will bring students into the operation course,as well as all other curriculum revi-
of government through activities such as The Middle School and elementary schools, sions and pertinent academic issues.They
Student Government Day, Student Advisory still benefiting from hardware, software were grateful for ELA department meeting
Council to the Massachusetts Board of and training provided by the MetroLINC time as well as system-wide release days in
Education,and serving on various high grant, are showing continued progress with which to accomplish this necessary and
school and community boards. technology integration as demonstrated rewarding academic work.
by students at our annual Technology Thanks to WHS construction funding,the
In all classes, students will continue to inte- Showcase,held on December 6. English Department received its own state-
grate content with critical thinking skills in
an effort to become well-informed and District use of wireless technology is devel- of-the-art computer lab during the 2003-
active citizens. The social studies curricu- oping. Security of our systems remains 2004 school near. Room#255,newly
lum will afford students the opportunity to high on our list of priorities, as does the refurbished and housing 23 brand new
better understand the world around them notion of"ubiquitous computing"for stu- computers,a laser printer,and an overhead
and to discover the common challenges dents and staff. projector and screen,became a satellite
that face all people in the modern world. classroom for the English department.
Teachers were trained in the use of this
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new equipment and conducted classes in the advisorships of the WHS literary maga- In March, 2004 all sixth and seventh grade
this area every period of the day. Having zine, The Word Painter,and the long- students were given an MCAS prompt as a
access to this technologically equipped defunct school newspaper,The Raider writing sample.The essays were scored by
classroom improved the delivery of ELA Times.Maureen Regan, another member of Department staff,who were trained using
curriculum in hundreds of current and the WHS English department,advised the the Department of Education rubric and
exciting ways. award-winning WHS yearbook. The ELA anchors. Teachers then went on to show
department, as well as the entire WHS com- their classes the anchor papers, explain
Grade 10 MCAS testing continued loth munity,was grateful to the WEF for their the criteria for each score, acid help the
nate the WHS calendar. English andd math generosity to our students. students to improve their essays. In addi-
re-tests were given during the months of tion to this emphasis on the MCAS Long
November and March to students who As it has in the past,the WHS English department has focused
d the, e
failed the initial testing or were recent department continued to work closely more on on-demand Composition thewriting, especially on
arrivals in this country. The ELA Long with Carey Conkey of the Young Adult MCAS-type Open Response prompts which
Composition was administered in April, Department of the Watertown Public Library require the student to formulate ideas
and the regular loth grade testing (multi- and we were very appreciative of her efforts about a piece of literature and support
ple choice reading comprehension ques- on behalf of our teachers and students. Our them with evidence from the text. Teachers
tions and open-ended short response annual Summer Reading Program benefited have worked together to create Open
essays) was held for a ten-day period in from this strong connection between the Response prompts based on literature read
May. Make-up sessions were also held for Main Library and the Watertown schools in class. Open Response writing thus has
those students absent from the regularly and every year an increasingly larger per- become fully integrated into the day-to-day
scheduled testing.An ongoing math-English centage of our student body has completed instruction.Through these efforts, students
tutorial program,targeting at-risk students, the entire summer reading assignment. are well prepared for the grade 7 Reading
is grant-funded and administered by the
ELA and math coordinators, along with a The WHS English department attempted to and Literature MCAS exam.
provide maximum opportunities for all
designee from the guidance department. In addition to the regular literature instruc-
Results have been promising, scores con- students to understand,achieve and excel,We remained firm in our commitment tion in Language Arts classes, all 6th grade
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tinue their upward momentum, but there is s students take a period a day of Reading in
always room for improvement. teenagers and truly believed that every single the Content Areas. Each term they focus on
one of them was able to learn and succeed. a different subject area,learning the strate-
The newly refurbished WHS Auditorium ies and tools the need to comprehend
was the site of several magnificent drama At the Watertown Middle School,the g y p'
productions directed by Monica Hiller of English language arts department is con- texts in Math, Science,Social Studies, and
the English department along with Dan tinuing its writing portfolio review pro- English.During the summer of 2004,
Wulf of the math and music departments. gram three times a year. Both 6th grade 6th grade teachers of all four subjects were
Corporate donations from both the local Language Arts teachers are implementing trained in the CRISS program of content
Target store and Fleet Bank enabled the the Writing Workshop program in which area reading and study skills.The teachers
Brandeis New Repertory Theater to bring students write frequently in journals and worked together to select a"toolbox"of
two marvelous productions—"To Kill A then select journal pieces to take through reading strategies that they all emphasize in
Mockingbird" and"Cyrano de Bergerac"— the writing process of drafting, conferenc- their reading classes. The students learn
to Watertown High School English Bergerac"
ing,revising, editing, and finally publishing how to activate their prior knowledge
dents.Watertown
remain eternally grateful to and.sharing the finished piece.Teachers in before reading and to preview the text and
these two generous community resources all three grades have students write in a predict what it might be about. Students
for bringing:1 professional-quality live variety of genres,including creative writing learn note-taking,highlighting,and self-
theater to our youngsters. (stories, scripts,poetry), expository writing questioning techniques to use during read-
(essays,literary analysis, memoir writing, ing so their minds stay active and engaged.
Kathryn T.Delaney,the longtime ELA research reports,letters). In all genres, Finally,they learn various strategies to use
Curriculum Coordinator, sought and was teachers emphasize logical organization, after reading, such as different graphic
awarded two enrichment grants through use of vivid and compelling detail to sup- organizers that help them summarize what
the generosity of the Watertown Education port ideas,variety and richness of vocabu- they have learned.The goal of the course
Foundation. These grant stipends enabled lary and sentence structure, and correct is to help students become independent
new ELA teachers Kristin Johnson Schuller grammar and usage. readers and learners.
and Tinamarie Salvucci Piscatelli to take on
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Teachers in all grades offer a wide range of advocates and work closely with other challenging educational experiences while
classic and contemporary literature to their educators,parents and community mem- gaining knowledge, skills, competencies,
students. Some of the books are read and bers to provide opportunities for students self-confidence and self-esteem to be suc-
discussed together as a whole class, and to develop self-understanding, self-evalua- cessful in today's changing world. Students
some are read in student book groups, In tion, and self-direction in order to lead participate in real-world projects that
seventh and eighth grade,the selections are productive,fulfilling lives. involve technology,high-level communica-
often connected to what the students are tions, and other career specific skills.
studying in History. In addition, all Middle Classroom-guidance programs are offered
School English teachers have been trained at all grade levels throughout the system. Work-based competencies using teclmol-
in the Junior Great Books program,which Topics addressed include orientation to the ogy, organizing and analyzing information,
has been implemented in all three grades. high school and middle school,testing interacting and working in teams, and
In this program,all students read challeng- awareness and interpretation,post-high taking responsibility for career and life
ing,high quality literature. They read each school planning, communication skills, choices are the foci of each of the program
selection twice, develop their own interpr conflict resolution, bullyproofing, study areas. Students are encouraged to meet the
five questions for each story,and engage .e skills, career development and violence high expectations and performance levels
structured"Shared Inquiry"discussions prevention. Counselors at all levels work embodied in the U.S.Department of Labor
that explore these questions in-depth.The directly with students in one-to-one, small —Secretary's Commission on Achieving
program requires students to find evidence group and large group settings.By monitor- Necessary Skills (SCANS) Report.
re- ing progress and coordinating a wide vari-
in the text for their ideas,which helps p p ety of resources counselors reach out to With a focus on financial literacy,the busi-
pare the students for the demands of the students and parents in times of need. ness education department together with
seventh grade MCAS test. the Watertown Savings Bank piloted a pro-
The Middle School English Language Critical incident planning has been a prior- gram, "Money Smart";Fleet Bank made a
Arts teachers work hard to prepare each ity during the past two years. Counselors presentation to all business education
student for the demands of High School. chair building-based and system-wide plan- classes on checking and savings accounts,
The Coordinators of English at the Middle ning teams involving police,fire,health and CDs,and banking products—information
School and High School collaborate closely school personnel. In conjunction with that all students should have knowledge
to make sure that the transition from 8th to building administrators,procedures for about; speakers from the business commu-
9th grade is smooth and that students enter lockdowns and evacuations have been nity made presentations on investing,insur-
Watertown High School with the knowledge developed. Counselors also have taken ance,and real estate. Continuing were the
and skills they need to succeed in the High leadership for the implementation of a sys- TITAN project (an online business simula-
School English program. tem-wide anti-bullying initiative.This year, a lion competition) and the creation and
national expert has done a full-day training presentation of a business plan in collabo-
Guidance for all staff. ration with a team of Bentley College stu-
The Watertown High School Guidance At all levels developing effective home- dents.Also initiated with The Women in
Business component of the Chamber of
Program provides activities, interventions school partnerships with parents remains Commerce was the invitation a two senior
and services which assist students in a high priority. In addition, counselors students to their monthly luncheon.
achieving their maximum personal devel- take leadership roles in all buildings,
opment, both as learners and as human consulting with staff and outside resource The CAD (Computer-Aided Design) classes
beings. Guidance and counseling are vital personnel to plan interventions to improve designed.and put forth a plan for the high
components of the educational process student achievement. school parking lot to be instituted once
which help students recognize their needs renovations are completed,while the com-
and abilities, and develop strategies to Occupational Education: puter repair strand of Industrial Technology
realize their full potential. The primary Career and Technical Education piloted a new course, "Maintaining Your
role of the guidance staff is to implement a The program areas in Occupational Computer."Two of the Advanced Computer
developmental guidance program that will Education (Career and Technical Repair students participated in the leader-
help all students acquire skills in the edu- Education) —Business Education,Family ship institute under the BATEC initiative.
cational,personal and vocational areas and Consumer Science,and Industrial Among the many projects in the wood pro-
necessary for living in a multicultural soci- Technology—continue to give students the gram, students in this program continued
ety. Guidance counselors act as student opportunity to be part of a meaningful, to fabricate Adirondack chairs for presenta-
tion to retirees in the school system;
7s
designed and constructed custom sink students won awards for their artwork at The drama program presented several
covers for one of the science labs; and the annual Globe Scholastic Art Compe- highly successful shows,including the
designed and fabricated a handsome tition.The annual K-12 all-school art show musical"Fiddler on the Roof," directed by
bookcase for the headmaster's office. at the Watertown Mall in March was highly WHS English/Drama teacher Monica Hiller
Meanwhile,the middle school Industrial successful with a large crowd at the open- and WHS Chorus Director Dan Wulf, and
ing reception. Members of the High School an innovative production of"Our Town,"
Technology program enhanced its robotics String Ensemble, a WHS Clarinet Trio, and directed by WHS grad Kate Kelly Adamson.
program and entered into a robotics the Hosmer Elementary Chorus also per- The WHS Drama Club also prepared a stu-
petitionwhile the seventh grade studenntsts formed for attendees at the opening recep- dent-directed production for the annual
designed,fabricated and launched their bon. The High School radio and television Massachusetts Drama Festival one-act play
rockets!Challenges and excitement builds department enhanced its work with the competition in March.
around this middle school strand in grades Video Yearbook and is still awaiting the
6 through 8. upgrade of equipment and expansion of The FAPA department spent department
In the Family and Consumer Science area, facilities planned as part of the WHS meeting and professional development
presentations by Healthy Futures were made renovations. time continuing to update and upgrade
grade/course level student expectations and
to Child Development classes and conor The music program continued to expand outcomes and the proficiency exams to
tions forged with der theirn's
Hospital for its offerings, led by the more than dou- assess student learning. In response to last
students i visit under their SCOOP pro- bling in size of the String Ensemble,under year's outside Visiting Team report,the
gram,which allows students to become F the direction of Dr. Frederik Schuetze, department is rewriting its departmental
knowledgeable with the myriad FAPA Curriculum Director.All four of the mission statement and working on
medical careers. Students in the Food WHS music ensembles performed concerts improved curriculum coordination and
pared,
a d Services/Hospitality course planned,pre for community members at various venues articulation between the different school
pared, and served items for the annual and are preparing for a return trip in April levels in the District.More information and
Night of Excellence and for the NEASC 2005 to a music festival in New York City, examples of student work are planned for
Visiting Team. The WHS Pep Band, directed by Dan the FAPA link on the redesigned District
These programs—Business Education, Jordan, continued to provide spirit at Fall Website in 2005.
Family and Consumer Science,and football games. The strings program at the
Industrial Technology—continue to provide elementary (led by Amanda Scarpaci) and Science
students with real-world activities designed middle school level continued to be At the middle school,teachers have been
to enhance their decision-making and vibrant and active, performing Winter and designing and revising units, based on the
problem-solving skills. Spring concerts and at Bandarama in MA Science Standards and emphasizing dif-
March. Due to the combined efforts of ferentiated instruction and assessments.
Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts Dr. Schuetze and Mr.Art Wallace (Middle They have worked on challenging activities
In 2004 the visual arts program continued School Band Director), members of the and projects for high achievers and ways to
to expand both its traditional media and 7th-8th grade band continue to combine teach and reteach the essential content in
technology enhanced art programs. Student with the 7th-8th grade string orchestra to the units for those who have difficulty
enrollment requests for visual arts courses create a full orchestra numbering over 60 understanding the main concepts. Science
were the highest in years.Enrollments players,performing successfully on both teachers continue to pilot new modules
increased in the advanced studio arts Spring and Winter Concerts, as well as at from a variety-of publishing companies.
classes,preparing student portfolios for Bandarama. Bandarama featured over 300
collegiate art school admissions. The instrumental musicians grades 4-12 per- The Science department at Waterown High
advanced computer graphic design/web forming in a gala concert on the WHS School had a very talented and involved
design program also expanded with Gymnasium floor before a large audience. group of seniors this last year and worked
increased enrollment and updated hard The elementary choruses,under the direc- with a fine group of students in grades 9,
ware/software.Dan Dressler,visual arts tion of Gretchen Klaubert (Hosmer) and 10 and 11. Staff were actively involved in
instructor, shifted to full-day status at the Kristin Savoie (Lowell and Cunniff) per- programs with Mr.Petricone at the Project
High School and was named Webmaster for formed two concerts in Fall and Spring STAR at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Lab
the District.Anna Lochiatto was selected for and performed for shoppers at the at Harvard,Mr.Wilson and students work-
the Cunniff elementary art position. Several Watertown Mall in December. ing with the National Science Foundation
Urban Ecology Institute at Boston College
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and Mr.Wittenhagen working with the NSF Learning Standards K-5 emphasize through The health curriculum at the high school
Project SEED program at Northeastern the Physical Health Strand: Growth and focuses on decision making, self-esteem,
University. Mr. LaRocca and Mr. Buckley Development,Physical Activity and Fitness, relationships,nutrition, consumer health,
worked in concert with the Leon and Nutrition.Through the Emotional Health effects of alcohol,tobacco, and drugs, body
Lowenstein Foundation on a successful Strand, curriculum focuses on Mental systems, and disease prevention. The
biotechnology grant with the Boston Health,Family Life, and Interpersonal Watertown Police Department visited
Biomedical Research Institute. Mr. Buckley Relationships. The Safety and Prevention classes to discuss harmful use of drugs,
coordinated the first annual Science Strand covers Disease Prevention, Safety alcohol,and driving under the influence.
Exposition for WHS students in concert and Injury Prevention and Violence
with BBRL He also coordinated the Lowell Prevention. Staff Development:Each year, staff is certi-
Institute and Marine Ecology Project pro- fled in CPR and First Aid.Project Alliance
grams in collaboration with Harvard The middle school physical education and has also provided the opportunity to learn
University involving over dozen WHS stu- health program includes health promotion about Bullying and Mediation programs and
dents. Some half dozen students were par- that involves personal hygiene,fitness Alcohol and Drug Abuse prevention. The
ticipants in the MIT Whitehead Institute assessment,health-related fitness activities, staff at the high school completed training
Biotechnology Program.The Biology club team and individual sports,project adven- in Project Adventure and plans to continue
conducted a highly successful marine biol- ture activities and self-testing skills. Fitness training in order to implement the project
ogy expedition to the Dutch Caribbean Gram software was used to assess student adventure curriculum.
fitness levels.Activities were designed to
island of Bonaire in the Netherlands The Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant has
Antilles. Sadlythe science renovation ro- address the importance of regular exercise
P � so students would develop an understand- Provided students with two programs. The
ect did not go well leaving many unresolved in of lifelong fitness Peers Making Peace program, offered to
problems that will affect the science depart g g . students K-12,is a peer mediation pro-
ment negatively in the future.Worse yet the A Health Fair was presented to students at gram facilitated by students. Two to three
project provided no new or replacement the Middle School with the assistance of staff members are trained in each school.
science equipment—the"stuff of life"for physical education teachers Virginia Walsh Staff members provide student training
the science classes.As I leave after 30 years and Tom Johnson. and oversee the implementation of media-
it is with deep sorrow over the situation tions. The Project Alliance membership
that the science department has been left in The high school physical education course funded through the SDFS Grant has pro-
after the renovation,about which the sci structure has been changed to include two vided staff with professional development
grade levels—Grades 9/10 and Grades
ence staff had negligible input. in anti-bullying training and drug preven-
11/12. Students and staff have adjusted well
tion education. Students from the high
Physical Education &Health to this grade level change. school participated in the Sean and Betsie
The Physical Education Curriculum empha- The high school physical education pro- training and developed a school assembly
sizes the importance of developing and pro- gram offers several recreational and sport on anti-drinking and driving. The program
moting a healthy lifestyle by providing activities that promote healthy active was well received by students, teachers
regular exercise and health education. lifestyles, social interaction, and interper- and administration.
Through professional development oppor- sonal skills.Through the use of the fitness
center,the physical education curriculum Athletics
tuncom staff selected common learning includes skills and knowledge on the fitness As the Watertown High School Athletics pro-
outcomes that center around the physical, components and personal fitness plan gram continues its pursuit of excellence,we
elssocial and mental areas a fitness at all elemen- development. Students at the high school are fortunate to have realized many success
tar and developmental stages.The curriculum
- also participate in fitness testing through stories in 2004.Watertown High School stu-
tary middle,and high school curriculum the Fitness Gram program.With additional dent/athletes continue to perform at the
is aligned k meet the Massachusetts State staff training,Project Adventure was imple- very highest level in the classroom.The
Frameworks and NASPE Standards. mented further to include many team-build- overall GPA of Watertown High School stu-
The elementary physical education program ing skills through games,low elements and dent/athletes stands at an impressive 3.17.
is developmental and emphasizes social, wall-climbing activities. Physical Education
physical and mental health promotion. outside activities included cross-country
skiing,golf and a trip to Fenway Park.
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The Red Raiders participated in a variety WHS varsity squads competing in post- To enhance the pursuit of excellence in
of sportsmanship events funded by the season play also included Cross Country, Watertown's athletic programming,the
Watertown Education Foundation. Fifty-six Golf, Boys and Girls Basketball,Wrestling, Athletic Advisory Board was established.
students from Watertown and Belmont Girls Indoor Track and Boys and Girls The Ad Hoc board, comprised of student/
participated in a leadership development Track and Field.Along with team honors, athletes,parents, community members,
program designed to promote safe, the following student/athletes received coaches and administration will review,
respectful and healthy rivalries. All-League recognition: Field Hockey— research and provide recommendations
Jay Quinn (League MVP), Katie in three program areas,Communication,
Aylward, Kasey O'Laughlin, Kayla Program Development and Facilities.
A Romanelli and Erin Allward;
Golf—Matt Nicholson; Football—
The Watertown Savings Bank Community
Dan Chaisson Shawn Spence, Fitness Center,located at Watertown High
t School, supervised by WHS Science teacher
Len Holt, Max Kerman and Tarik
y and Nationally Certified Strength and
Emara; Cross Country—Matthew
Conditioning Coach Mr.Brian Brewer and
Jablon and Sandra Burk; Soccer
—Max Fosque, Felipe DeLucca Watertown Police Officer George Hoffman,
and Liana Petruzzi; Girls Indoor
continues to be an important aspect in the
Track—Devan Rousseau; personal strength and conditioning of our
Wrestling-J 'se Traficonte; student/athletes.
Jesse
Ice Hockey—Kevin Ackerly,
Watertown Community Education
Mike Cunningham, David Chase
Six student/athletes were honored by the Alex Quinn, Hanna Robinson and Anna Watertown Community Education is a
State for their community service efforts Garbier; Basketball—Max Kerman, Len self-sustaining program of the Watertown
and Watertown received the coveted MIAA Holt and Meaghan O'Donnell; Baseball— Public Schools.It includes Adult and
Sportsmanship Award for its exemplary Dan Chaisson; Softball—Stephanie Community Education evening classes,
work in making sportsmanship a priority, D'Amico; Outdoor Track— the Before School Program at all three
Devan Rousseau and Stephanie elementary schools,Courses for Kids at the
Colantonio.Watertown is fortu- elementary schools,the Hosmer Extended
nate to attract outstanding Day Program,the Cunniff Voyager Program,
_ coaches who provide significant the Lowell Extended Day Program,the
contributions to the Watertown 21st Century Grant-funded after-school
High School Athletic program. activities at the Middle School and the
In addition to a strong coaching Summer School Program for children
contingent already in place,we Pre-K through grade 12.
welcomed newly appointed Head The Adult and Community Education
Bovs Soccer Coach Peter Marini. Program provides exciting,low-cost learning
opportunities designed to answer the needs
and interests of Watertown's diverse adult
population.The Adult Program pro-
The Girls Field Hockey Team continued I vides courses for working people
its unprecedented success by capturing 40 and professionals,people new or
Middlesex League and Division II North returning to the workforce,new-
titles. comers to the United States,people
In addition, during the 2004 season,the of all ages who seek a fun,active
1 Boys Baseball team won four post-season alternative to the usual evening rou-
tine.The Program offers approxi-
� F- ,
MIAA tournament games to advance to the } mately 30 courses each year in a
Division III North Finals.
wide range of subjects including
watercolor,basic and digital photog-
raphy;knitting,mosaics,buying and
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selling on E-bay,French,German,Spanish, rock band, softball skills, 8th grade police classroom for part of the day. However,ESL
guitar lessons,Argentinean tango,golf,yoga, academy and Build Our Own Instruments students spend most of the school day in
aerobics and nature classes in collaboration (BOSE).In addition,the District received grade-level classrooms.
with the Massachusetts Audubon Society.Also, supplemental funds to run FitMath aerobics At Watertown Middle School,ESL students
in collaboration with the Watertown Free and a summer math program in 2005.
Public Library,Project Literacy provides a free and English-proficient students are inte-
Engli a Second Language program. Watertown Community Education provides grated for instruction in content classes
Watertown Adult Education coordinated a an exciting Summer Program that helps such as mathematics, science,language arts
Watertown
Yard Sale c May coon i which families plan a summer full of enjoyable, and social studies. Some of these classes
townwiover sixty families participated and the plan is varied, and meaningful activities for their are co-taught by ESL teachers and content
o make this an annual community event. children.It consists of an early childhood teachers.There are also separate classes
to and special education component, an aca- for ESL students to help them with language
The Before School Program offers a demic program and enrichment classes. development and content assignments.
supervised place for children Grades Pre-K Academic courses are designed for students
through Grade 5 before the regular school who wish to improve a low or failing grade. At Watertown High School, students are
day begins. The curriculum is geared toward building Placed in beginning,intermediate or
skills as well as meeting credit require- advanced ESL classes depending on their
The Extended Day Program provides after English language proficiency level.There
meats and is based on the individual needs
school care for children Grades Pre-K of the students enrolled.The full day ten- are social studies and language arts courses
through Grade 5 until 6 pm daily.In week Summer Safari Program is enrich-
specifically designed to promote ESL stu-
addition,the Program offers a safe and m ed and includes breakfast,lunch dents'language development.ESL students
and field
enriching place during conference days, and
trips.
are also placed in regular content classes
early release days,full-day February such as mathematics and science.
and April Vacations and ten weeks during Watertown Community Education is com- All students in the ESL Program receive
the summer. mitted to building partnerships that will
instruction in sheltered English. Sheltered
create and continue to provide programs
The Program also offers an emergency that meet the needs of adults,families and English is an approach for helping ESL
drop-off service at both Before and children in Watertown. students learn required subject matter
Extended Day,for parent/guardians who such as science, social studies, mathemat-
may have a commitment or an urgent mat- English as a Second Language Program ics and language arts while at the same
ter to attend to on an occasional basis. time promoting their language develop-
The English as a Second Language (ESL) meat.In a sheltered English classroom,
Courses for Kids is an after-school enrich- Program is provided for students whose ESL students have numerous opportunities
meat program at the elementary schools first language is other than English and who to discuss content-area concepts with
that provides classes such as woodworking, require assistance in learning the English teachers and other students. Hands-on
nature detectives, art,mad science, chess, language. The goal of the ESL Program is to activities,pictures,visuals,technology and
drama,karate and Irish dancing provide students with the skills to function adapted materials are utilized to make
The Watertown Middle School has been successfully in an English-speaking environ- academic assignments understandable to
awarded a 21st Century Grant from the ment. ESL classes develop proficiency in ESL students. Helping ESL students make
Department of Education from 2003 to speaking,listening, reading, and writing in connections between subject matter and
2008.The grant currently funds 30 after- social and academic settings. their prior knowledge is emphasized.
school clubs including homework clubs, At the Cunniff,Hosmer and Lowell Students work with grade-level textbooks
the MCAS Academy and enrichment clubs, Elementary Schools,ESL students are in addition to instructional materials
such as robotics,girls reading group, art placed in regular grade-level classrooms designed for ESL students. The language
mural club,woodworking,young women's with English-proficient students.An ESL of instruction is English.A student's native
issues/self-defense, drama,the All That Club teacher works collaboratively with the language may be used occasionally for
(creative art activities), Kids Who Care classroom teacher to provide instructional clarification purposes.
(community service including adopting a assistance to students.ESL students may be
Marine stationed in Iraq), beading, chess, instructed in a small group or in a separate
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Nursing World Languages Margaritas Mexican Restaurants. He will
The Watertown School Nurses are an inte- Starting in grade 6 of the Watertown Middle demonstrate his craft to the students of
gral part of the educational team. They are School, students have the opportunity to the Watertown Middle School,After-School
licensed professionals practicing as public study French,Italian and Spanish.With the Program with art teacher Joanne Murrman
health nurses for the school population as addition of the new Advanced Placement and E,E.L.teacher Judy Powers. Students of
well as health professionals functioning in program of Italian at Watertown High Spanish at the Middle School will have the
an educational environment. The school School, students in all three languages now opportunity to interview the artist in his
nursing role includes a wide range of have the opportunity to take an Advanced native language.The sculpture,made in the
responsibilities and provides many health Placement course. presence of the students,will be donated to
services such as: the school.
Pamela Bourke from Watertown Middle
• State-mandated screenings School and Barbara Williams from For over 20 years,Ahahid Yacoubian,
• Medication administration and monitoring Watertown High School organized and teacher of the Armenian language and cul-
• Student health assessments chaperoned a three-day trip to Montreal. ture,has been raising scholarship money
The students of French had the opportunity for deserving students of Armenian descent.
• Skilled nursing care and case management to live and breathe the language they have The products for the bake sales of Middle
for children with special health needs been studying. Eastern food are generously donated by
• Monitoring of mandated immunizations parents and the local Armenian bakeries:
The following students ranked nationally Arai Eastern Massis and Sevan.All mem-
• Provision of acute/emergency care in the Grand Concours 2004 French
• Health counseling/education bers of our school community enjoy these
exam: Emma Philley,Jennifer Balabanian, exotic treats.The Haigun Organization has
• Safety of the school environment/ Hannah Epstein, Zachery Jefferson and also established a scholarship for students
communicable disease control Chantel Balesdent. of Armenian decent that demonstrate aca-
• Staff wellness/health education/resource An interdisciplinary team consisting of demic excellence.
• Participation in preparation and imple- Roberta Best,Barbara Williams,Maria Maria Albanese's Italian II classes studied
mentation of Individual Education Albanese and Phillip Henry is organizing the city of Florence in the region of
• Plans(IEPs) and 504 accommodation a celebration in honor of The Year of Tuscany.The students made models of
plans Languages 2005. Students that are studying churches,town squares,museums and
• Teacher/interdisciplinary collaboration a foreign language will have many opportu- other landmarks.You can take a brief trip
nities to demonstrate their knowledge of to Italy by visiting the newly renovated
In addition to fulfilling all the above men- the language and culture, some of them Watertown High School Library,where you
tioned responsibilities, during the period of include writing a story in the language, will see replicas of:the Duomo, Palazzo
September 2004 through November 2004, sharing a dessert or appetizer,posing as a Pitti,Ponte Vecchio, Campanile di Giotto
the Watertown school nurses logged over famous character of the country or teaching and Galleria degli Uffizi, among the many
4800 visits to the nurses' offices. a song from the language studied. models that are on display.
Health care issues present one of the great- Beth Sahakian, director of Community Laura Colangelo,Italian teacher at
est challenges facing our society today.The Education in Watertown, obtained funding Watertown High School, co-authored an
Watertown School Nurses will continue to from the 21st Century Grant,permitting article in the ACTFL Foreign Language
face this challenge in the school setting by Rita Foglia,program coordinator,to bring Annals, "Full Scale Theater Production and
acting as a liaison between education and from Mexico,Epifanio Fuentes,a sculptor Foreign Language Learning,"with Professor
health care.They are a link between of animals made from wood. Mr. Fuentes Colleen Rvan-Scheutz of the University of
school,home and community. is touring the United States through the Notre Dame.The article can be found in
Community Partnership Program of the volume 37,no. 3 of 2004.
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Voting Results
Total Tally Sheet
State Election
November 2,2004
Precinct Total Votes Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat.Pree. Wat. Wat. Pree Wat..C- Wat' Wat. Wat prep Pree Wat Grand
Cast Pree.A-1 Pree.A-2 Pree.A-3 Pree.B-4 B-5 Pree.B-6 Pree.C-7 8 Pree.C-9 D10 D11 Pree.D12 Total
OFFICES and CANDIDATES
Voters. 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334_1210 1527 _1490 842 1384_1304 1309 15561
Registered Voters. 1565 1740 1912 1997 1866 1755 1947 1981 1306 1847_ 1774 1814 21504
Voting: 71.76% 69.20% 69.30% 75.56% 71.49% 68.95% 78.43% 75.21% 64.47% 74.93, 73.51% 72.16% 72.36
Electors of President
and Vice President
Blanks 13 15 14 16 9 6 12 16 9 13 7 15 145
BADNARIK and CAMPAGNA 6 8 9 13 12 7 9 2 7 5 4 12 94
BUSH and CHENEY 324 274 312 332 315 290 438 431 218 464 421 372 4191
COBB and LaMARCHE 2 6 11 5 6 9 6 9 5 3 3 8 73
KERRY 8 EDWARDS 768 897 969 1131 984 884 1057 1025 600 892 865 898 10970
Write-in 10 4 10 12 8 14 5 7 3 7 4 4 88
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 1384 1304 1309 15561
Representative in Congress
Blanks 90 106 97 96 92 80 98 101 53 81 86 88 1068
EDWARD J.MARKEY 732 855 947 1078 932 869 1042 1016 593 929 903 885 10781
KENNETH G.CHASE 250 186 228 282 244 209 309 312 151 320 269 275 3035
JAMES O.HALL 50 55 51 51 66 50 76 61 45 54 46 60 665
Write-in 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 12
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 1384 1304 1309 15561
Councillor
Blanks 262 263 285 425 321 255 395 314 169 282 246 294 3511
MARILYN M.PETITTO DEVANEY 849 932 1031 1066 998 942 1122 1156 657 1089 1042 1000 11884
Write-in 12 9 9 18 15 13 10 20 16 13 16 15 166
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 1384 1304 1309 15561
Senator in General Court
Blanks 98 99 83 99 77 75 101 94 61 60 73 78 998
ISTEVEN A.TOLMAN 807 953 1049 1199 1046 939 1190 1160 660 1067 1041 1031 12142
1 ROBERT P.FERENCSKI 216 150 193 209 210 194 236 234 120 256 189 198 2405
Write-in 2 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 1 1 2 16
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 1384 1304 1309 15561
1
Representative in General Court 10th
Middlesex
Blanks 284 284
1PETER J.KOUTOUJIAN 1082 1082
Write-in 18 18
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1384 0 0 1384
1
Representative in General Court 29th
Middlesex
Blanks 239 204 228 289 245 229 294 265 150 _ 215_ 255 2613
RACHEL KAPRIELIAN 867 987 1086 1209 1080 976 1226 Ili% 678 1074_ 1035 11416
Write-in 17 13 11 11 9 5 7_27 14 15 19 148
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 0 1304 1309 14177
Sheriff
Blanks 318 314 337 470 343 298 407 366 180 319 310 332 3994
JAMES V.DiPAOLA 792 877 974 1026 980 905 1114 1110 648 1052 979 968 11425
Write-in 13 13 14 13 11 7 6 14 14 13 15 9 142
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 1384 1304 1309 15561
Question 1
Blanks 257 241 228 197 196 202 237 232 155 236 194 2375
YES 582 658 813 967 776 698 804 764 418 541 615 7636
NO 284 305 284 345 362 310 486 494 269 527 500 4166
TOTAL 1123 1204 1325 1509 1334 1210 1527 1490 842 0 1304 1309 14177
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Total Tally Sheet
Presidential Primary
Democratic Ballot
March 2,2004
Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Grand
Precinct Total Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Total
Votes Cast A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D10 D11 12
OFFICES and CANDIDATES
Voters: 288 298 393 492 396 342 466 424 245 416 388 347 44951
1 1
1 Presidential Preference
Blanks 5 1 2 3 1 3 5 3 4 8 4 0 391
�RICHARD GEPHARDT 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 3 0 1 121
IJOSEPH LIEBERMAN 0 0 2 4 3 2 3 0 1 8 5 1 291
WESLEY K. CLARK 2 1 0 5 0 2 0 0 2 1 2 6 211
1 HOWARD DEAN 16 11 10 29 14 11 27 13 5 10 16 11 1731
CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 71
IJOHN EDWARDS 49 49 84 69 67 65 100 79 54 76 78 57 8271
DENNIS J. KUCINICH 15 23 26 36 36 29 32 48 8 11 8 19 2911
IJOHN F. KERRY 196 211 261 339 266 221 291 272 166 293 263 242 30211
ILYNDON H. LAROUCHE, JR 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 51
JAL SHARPTON 0 0 3 6 6 4 2 2 1 2 7 4 371
1 No Preference 2 1 3 1 1 0 4 4 2 2 4 3 271
1 Write-ins 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 61
TOTAL 288 298 393 492 396 342 466 424 245 416 388 347 44951
1 1
1 State Committee Man
Blanks 50 43 72 79 62 59 78 62 51 66 67 52 7411
1 STEVEN A. TOLMAN 238 251 320 410 330 280 385 359 193 346 318 291 37211
1 Write-ins 0 4 1 3 4 3 3 3 1 4 3 4 331
TOTAL 288 298 393 492 396 342 466 424 245 416 388 347 44951
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 State Committee Woman
Blanks 53 52 88 91 73 60 99 73 58 78 73 58 8561
1RACHEL KAPRIELIAN 234 241 304 399 321 280 363 349 185 333 311 285 36051
1 Write-ins 1 5 1 2 2 2 4 2 2 5 4 4 341
TOTAL 288 298 393 492 396 342 466 424 245 416 388 347 44951
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Total Tally Sheet
State Primary
Democratic Ballot
September 14,2004
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Precinct Total Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Total
Votes Cast A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-S C-9 D10 D11 D12
1OFFICES and CANDIDATES
Notes Cast: 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 94 105 88 11201
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REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Blanks 9 11 11 12 5 13 13 26 16 19 20 5 1601
�EDWARDJ.MARKEY 85 69 93 76 67 83 99 75 61 75 85 81 9491
l Write-ins 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 ill
TOTAL 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 94 105 88 11201
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I COU NCI LLOR
Blanks 11 12 13 22 16 17 26 17 12 18 11 14 1891
�MARILYN M. PETITTO DEVANEY 83 66 92 63 55 78 85 85 66 76 90 73 9121
Write-ins 2 2 0 3 3 2 1 0 1 0 4 1 191
TOTAL 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 94 105 88 11201
1 1
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Blanks 5 6 11 3 4 11 11 7 10 10 12 6 961
1STEVENA.TOLMAN 90 74 92 85 69 86 101 95 67 84 93 80 10161
Write-ins 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 81
TOTAL 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 94 105 88 11201
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REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Blanks 6 13 11 8 6 12 14 15 8 19 11 1231
�RACHEL KAPRIELIAN 89 65 93 80 67 85 96 86 69 85 74 8891
Write-ins 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 2 1 3 141
1 TOTA L 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 105 88 10261
1 1
RREPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
l Blanks 10 101
I PETER J. KOUTOUJIAN 84 841
Write-ins 0 01
TOTAL 94 941
1 1
SHERIFF
Blanks 8 12 17 18 14 12 11 12 7 7 8 4 1301
IJAMES V. DiPAOLA 70 48 73 57 43 69 71 75 48 62 72 63 7511
1 ROBERT A.DeMOURA 8 10 5 8 4 7 9 10 12 13 11 12 1091
IBRIAN M.GILLIS 9 10 10 5 12 9 21 4 11 11 14 9 1251
Write-ins 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 51
TTOTAL 96 80 105 88 74 97 112 102 79 94 105 88 11201
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