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Home My Public Portal About2003 Annual Watertown Report %>It9��t� The Town Seal Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect Town ofWatertown 2003 Annual Report 4 . Watertown Parks On the Cover: Clockwise beginning upper left: Moxley Park, O'Connell Park, Saltonstall Park, Skate Park at Arsenal Park Town of Watertown 2003 Annual Report 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." 1 2 Table of Contents Town Officials and Committees ElectedOfficials ....................................................................................................................................4 Boardsand Committees ........................................................................................................................4 DepartmentHeads ................................................................................................................................6 Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council TownCouncil ........................................................................................................................................7 TownManager ......................................................................................................................................8 Reports of Town Finances Boardof Assessors .............................................................................................................................10 Treasurer/Collector ......................................................................................................................11 Auditor ........................................................................................................................................13 Reports of the Offices of Town Administration PersonnelDepartment ........................................................................................................................24 TownClerk and Election .....................................................................................................................24 DataProcessing Department .............................................................................................................26 TownAttorney......................................................................................................................................26 PurchasingDepartment ......................................................................................................................27 HealthDepartment...............................................................................................................................28 Councilon Aging..................................................................................................................................31 RecreationDepartment .......................................................................................................................32 WatertownFree Public Library ............................................................................................................34 Veterans' Services ..............................................................................................................................36 JohnA. Ryan Skating Arena ................................................................................................................38 Departmentof Public Works ...................................................................................................39 Reports of the Department of Public Safety Police ..................................................................................................................................................41 Fire ......................................................................................................................................................48 Emergency Management ....................................................................................................................51 Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning ....................53 Report of the Department of Public Schools ....................................................................58 VotingResults ..............................................................................................................................69 3 Elected Officials Council At Large School Committee Marilyn Petitto Devaney 98 Westminster Aveenue 923-0778 Laurie J. Mastrangelo McManus 17 Charming Road 926-3187 Sandra Kasabian Hoffman 20 Middle Street 924-7956 Stephen Messina 4D Longfellow Road 923-1892 John H.Portz 24 Chapman Street 924-1899 John D. Quinn 20 Bancroft Street 924-0795 Mark Sideris 30 Union Street 924-2699 Steven Aylward 154 Worcester Street 926-3539 John C. Bartley 33 Robbins Road 923-9030 District A Councillor Eileen Hsu-Balzer 897 Belmont Street 484-8077 Salvatore Ciccarelli 228 Boylston Street 924-3332 Library Trustee District B Councillor Ann Bloom 43 Parker Street 924-0360 Gus Bailey 12 Thurston Road 923-2719 Gracemarie V. LeBlanc 76 Emerson Road 924-9322 Raya Stern 207 Lexington Street 926-3609 District C Councillor Katherine H. Button 48 Edward Road 923-1840 Stephen E Romanelli 12 Bancroft Street 926-1807 Lucia Mastrangelo 25 George Street 923-0345 Alexandra Sandy Avtgis Quinn 92 Bellevue Road 924-7362 District D Councillor Frederick L. Pugliese 167 Highland Avenue 924-1560 Boards and Committees Board of Assessors Chief Edward P.Deveau,Watertown Police Retirement Board Pamela K. Davis Chair Captain Thomas Rocca,Watertown Police Robert E. Ford, Chairman Joseph B. Darby,III Elaine Paradis Thomas J.Tracy, Secretary Elizabeth Dromey Patricia Casey R.Wayne MacDonald Thomas Thibault Planning Board Historical Commission James 1. Bean Jeff Brown Victoria J. Carter John B. Hawes,Jr. Roger Erickson License Commission G.Jack Zollo David Russo George Newman Linda Tuttle-Barletta Natalie Zakarian Robert Whitney Juana Salazar John Piantedosi Donna B. Doucette Henrietta Light Watertown Housing Authority Marilynne Roach Election Commission E.Joyce Munger, Chair George Bogosian Linda Lilley Council on Aging Demos Zevitas Leslie Whitney(State Appointee) Harold J. Bejcek, Chairperson Curtis Whitney John O'Leary Barbara Zenn Rediker Gertrude Broderick Allen Gallagher Mary Morello Jane Stadolnik Cable TV Advisory Board Board of Health Dorothy Fleming Stephen Corbett Dr, Marvin L. Mitchell, Chairman Betty Finnell Chester Jenkins Barbara D. Beck,Ph.D. Patricia Gold Alfred Gasper Mary E. Colpoys,M.D. Mary Keenan Gary Schwartz Christopher Hursh Linda Tracy Conservation Commission Tony Paolillo Marylouise McDermott Traffic Commission William Oates Brian Gardner Police Chief Edward P. Deveau,Chairman Alan Epstein Leo G. Martin Fire Chief Paul F.McCaffrey Secretary Robert Kaprielian Nancy Hammett John Airasian Susan Falkoff George Pizzuto Asa Pratt Fund Charles Bering Sgt Jeffrey Pugliese,Traffic Commander Donald MacDonald Supt Gerald S.Mee Dept. Public Works Raya Stern Department of Justice—Grant John Bartley, Sr. G.Jack Zollo Advisory Board George Whittie,Town Engineer Laura Kurman 4 Boards and Committees Commission on Disabilities Watertown Housing Partnership Watertown Recycling Advisory Group Brian Charlson Marianne Cameron Sue Tamber, Deputy Supt. DPW. Councillor Marilyn Devaney Thomas Wade,Watertown Housing Robert Giel George Donahue Craig McKenna,Watertown Savings Bank Charles C. Bering Albert Gayzagian Gregory P.Watson Martin Lerman Alex Liazos Larry Young Diane Shepherd R. Stewart Wooster Bicycle Committee Andrea Greenwood Howard Hashem Joan L. Blaustein Theresa Spillane Harold Bejcek,Council on Aging Peter Brooks Carol Menton David Leon Janet Jameson James Barwell Deborah D. Peterson Watertown Cultural Council Mark Messina Maria Saiz Barbara Epstein David Grossman Susannah Elliott Historic District Study Caren Eliezer Adrienne Sloane Victoria Carter Paula Chase Ruth Shackelford Building Committee Roland Jay Williston John Hawes,Jr. Gregory P.Watson,Director Community Jeffrey Poulos Jeffrey Brown Development&Planning Department Ruth Rappaport Joan Galgay Town Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney Meredith Eppel Thayer Morgan Sally L. Dias,Ed.D Superintendent Len Gittleman of Schools Janet Mendelsohn Watertown Arsenal Development Louis Taverna Ilyse Robbins Mohr Corporation George Whittie Rich Mohr John Airasian Thomas J.Tracy Sarah Newhouse James 1. Bean Stephen Messina Allison B. Carnduff Judith Belliveau,Ex Officio, School Board of Appeals Joseph J. DiVico Business Office Anthony D Furia James E.McDermott Joseph Porcaro Elaine V. Grey Robert A. Miller Joan Romanelli John J. McCarthy,Jr. Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli John W. Marshall Councillor Sandra Kasabian Hoffman Harry J.Vlachos Councillor John H.Portz Alternate Members-Board of Appeals John Gannon Melissa Santucci 5 Department Heads Gregory P.Watson,Community John E.Flynn,Town Clerk/Chief Thomas J.Tracy,Town Auditor Development and Planning Election Officer Administration Building Administration Building Administration Building 149 Main Street 149 Main Street 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 (617) 972-6460 (617) 972-6417 (617) 972-6486 Fax: (617) 972-6563 Fax: (617) 972-6484 Fax: (617) 972-6595 Phyllis Marshall,Treasurer/Collector Leone E.Cole,Library Director Caryl L.Fox,Director, Council on Aging Administration Building Watertown Free Public Library Senior Center 149 Main Street 123 Main Street 30 Common Street Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 (617) 972-6452 (617) 972-6434 (617) 972-6490 Fax: (617) 926-7082 Fax: (617) 926-4375 Fax: (617) 972-6493 Thomas A.Walsh,Skating Arena Nooshi Robertson,Purchasing Agent Edward Deveau, Chief of Police Manager Administration Building Police Department John A.Ryan Skating Arena 149 Main Street 34 Cross Street 1 Paramount Place Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 (617) 972-6414 (617) 972-6533 (617) 972-6468, 6469 Fax: (617) 972-6403 Fax: (617) 972-6409 Fax: (617) 972-6498 James Early,Ed.D,Interim Joseph J.Mahoney,Data Processing Steven J.Ward,Health Director Superintendent of Schools Manager Administration Building Watertown Public Schools Administration Building 149 Main Street 30 Common Street 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 (617) 972-6445 (617) 926-7700 (617) 972-6463 Fax: (617) 972-6499 Fax: (617) 926-9759 Fax: (617) 972-6403 Pamela Davis,Town Assessor Anthony M.Gianotti,Provisional Fire Administration Building Chief 149 Main Street Fire Department Watertown,MA 02472 99 Main Street (617) 972-6412 Watertown,MA 02472 Fax: (617) 972-6404 (617) 972-6512 Robert Erickson,Veterans Agent Gerald S.Mee,Jr.,Superintendent of Administration Building Public Works 149 Main Street Department of Public Works Watertown,MA 02472 124 Orchard Street (617) 972-6416 Watertown,MA 02472 Fax: (617) 972-6403 (617) 972-6421 Fax: (617) 972-6402 Mary E. Flanders Aicardi Personnel Director Thomas J. Sullivan,Recreation Director Administration Building Administration Building 149 Main Street 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Watertown,MA 02472 (617) 972-6443 (617) 972-6494 Fax: (617) 972-6404 Fax: (617) 926-6129 6 Town Council A report to the People of Watertown: ' The nine members of the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown are elected biennially,in odd numbered •+f years,to serve as the legislative branch of the Towns government. Its principle func- tion is to set policy for the administration of the Town,its general government and " �1 programs,adopt an operating budget on recommendations by the Town Manager, q and serve as overseers of the various agen- cies of municipal government. As you will see from this report for calendar year 2003, Standing L to R-Stepehn E.RomaneUi,MichaerJ.Driscoll Town Manager,Frederick L.Pagliese,Yakrie Papas,Clerk,Gus Bailey,John H. your Town Council has been actively Portz Seated L to R Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman,Salvatore Ciccarelli,Clyde L.Younger,Mark Sideris,Marilyn Petitto Devaney engaged in the performance of its responsi- 'May 27,2003: the Town Council voted Fiscal Stability bilities as elected representatives of to appropriate$663,000.00 for the purpose The Town Council continued the existing Watertown's residents. of purchasing departmental equipment for building blocks of working on strong fiscal the Fire Department and the Department management,along with the Town Council Membership of Public Works; Manager,the Manager's Management Team As a Biennial election took place on •June 10,2003: the Town Council voted and the Town Auditor which emphasized November 3, 2001,the followingcandi- maintaining fiscal stability while providing to temporarily modify the hours of opera- essential services to the community. dates began their two year term on January tion of the Administration Building by 3,2002:Salvatore Ciccarelli,District A closing the building every Friday at 2:00 Councilor;Marilyn Petitto Devaney,At PM from July 8th until August 31st; Acknowledgments Large Councilor; Sandra Kasabian- The members of the Town Council,both Hoffman,At Large Councilor;Thomas •June 24,2003: the Town Council voted individually and collectively,respectively Gus Bailey;District B Councilor;Frederick to establish an Environmental and Energy and gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Pugliese,District D;John Portz,At Large Efficient Committee to help the Town set all those who have helped in the fulfillment Councilor;Stephen Romanelli,District C an emissions reduction target;develop a of its mission to serve the people of the Councilor;Mark Sideris,At Large local action plan; implement the actions; City known as the Town of Watertown. Councilor;and Clyde L. Younger,Council and monitor emissions reduction; Beginning with the Town Manager,we President. Valerie Papas continued as Town would like to thank him for his help and Council Clerk. •June 24,2003: the Town Council voted efforts. We also acknowledge with thanks to appropriate$700,000.00 for the con- and pride the efforts of each and every Highlights of 2003 struction and reconstruction of municipal Town employee in all town departments; The Town Council voted the following outdoor recreational and athletic facilities at along with those of the elected and matters in order to effectuate the most opti- Moxley,Saltonstall,Victory,Browne,and appointed boards,commissions and com- mal level of services provided to the citizens O'Connell/Hosmer Parks; mittees. Together,these men and women of Watertown: make up what we refer to as the Town of •August 12,2003: the Town Council Watertown. • February 25,2003: the Town Council voted to fund a Skateboard Park to be build voted to appropriate$9,925,000.00 for the at Arsenal Park, It is the quality of their service and dedica- purpose of remodeling,renovating,and tion that determines whether Watertown is equipping the Watertown Department of • September 9,2003: the Town Council a"good"place in which to live. The Town Public Works Municipal Service Facility on voted to appropriate$7,700,000.00 for the Council publicly acknowledges their will- Orchard Street; purpose of constructing an addition to and ingness to serve and the work they do for remodeling,reconstructing,and making the people of Watertown. •March 25,2003: the Town Council extraordinary repairs to the Watertown Free voted to appropriate$3,000,000.00 for the Public Library. Finally,to all residents and businesses of the construction,reconstruction,remodeling, City known as the Town of Watertown,the equipping,and technological upgrades to President and members of your Town Watertown High School; Council wish to thank you for the contin- ued opportunity to serve each of you. Z Town of Watertown 0 Offace of the Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll 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 1,2003 and ending December 31, 2003. I believe you will find this Annual Report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates the accomplishments and achieve- ments of the Town for the stated period. I am pleased to report that the executive and legislative branches of Town government,working in tandem,have successfully maintained the level and scope of services delivered to the community while absorbing significant cuts in local aid and additional lottery proceeds received from the Commonwealth. This community has continued to leverage funds from both outside funding sources (feder- al,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. Throughout this report the reader will find detailed narratives discussing programs that meet this philosophy. The section below highlights some of the particularly noteworthy achievements of 2003. Harvard University Educational Technology Grant—On January 28,2003 The Honorable Town Council received an Informational Presentation on this matter from Superintendent of Schools,Sally L. Dias,Ed.D outlining the School Departments' Technology Program priorities related to this grant. This grant was part of the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with respect to PAYMENTS IN LIEU of TAXES to be paid to the TOWN OF WATERTOWN by the PRESIDENTS AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE. This$500,000 contribution is intended to improve technology that will benefit Watertown students and educa- tors. The Superintendent stated that the grant would be wide—reaching and allow for the school system to take a major step forward toward fulfilling its five-year Technology Plan. "Visioning Session"—In February,2003 the Town asked for participation and comments from all in the development of the Community Development and Planning Department's approach in a Community Development Plan that addresses the Housing, Economic Development open space and Resource Protection,and transportation needs of the Town. Public Works gets a new footprint—In February,2003 The Honorable Town Council authorized a loan order of$3,000,000 and a transfer of$7,425,000 from the Arsenal Gift Fund to fund the Public Works Facility/former Incinerator Building Project. This action would provide for a state-of-the-art facility thus ensuring the savings of significant dollars in vehicle maintenance/replacement and salt and sand evaporation. 8 "Heartsafe Community"—In 2003, the Town of Watertown was designated as a"Heartsafe Community"by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. (MBE MSC). This designation denotes the dedication and commitment by the com- munity to increase the survival rate from cardiac arrests. Mount Auburn Street Historic District—In March,2003 The Honorable Town Council designated a portion of Mount Auburn Street as a Historic District. This Historic designation requires property owners to petition a commission for certifying exterior construc- tion activities and alterations within the District. Fire/Public Works Departments update Equipment—In May, 2003 The Honorable Town Council authorized a loan order total- ing$663,000 which includes $518,000 of Fire Department equipment (Pumper Truck AEV Class I Type III ambulance and Protective Jackets,Trousers and Boots) and$145,000 of Public Works Department Equipment(Cemetery Department Backhoe and Highway Department Sidewalk Tractor). Summer Concerts on Saltonstall Park—The Town sponsored a series of free Thursday evening concerts during the period June 26 through August 7, 2003. The concerts offered an eclectic experience for all who participated in this family—friendly event. Watertown Police Department Accredited—On June 12,2002, the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission awarded Accreditation to the Watertown Police Department. The Watertown Police Department is the twelfth overall in the Commonwealth to achieve this prestigious award, and second in the Commonwealth to achieve accreditation following certification. Watertown Remembers—On September 11, 2003 the community assembled at Saltonstall Park to observe Watertown's 2003 "Day of Remembrance"of 9-11 (Patriot Day). This observance, although a solemn occasion, reflected an outpouring of affection for the victims,their loved ones and the injured of the horrific events in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. A New Main Public Library is on the horizon—In September, 2003 the Honorable Town Council authorized a loan order in the amount of$7,700.000 for the Main Library Renovation Project. This authorization combined with the utilization of a grant of almost $3,000,000 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Trustees fund raising activities will make needed repairs, renovation and expansion to meet the needs of the community well into the 21st century. The"Faire on the Square 2003"was held on Saturday, September 27, 2003 from IOAM to 4PM. This unique public celebra- tion celebrates the diversity of Watertown. Home Improvement Program—In December,2003 The Honorable Town Council committed the Town to appropriate available resources in the amount of$150,000 to match a Community Development Block Grant Application in order for the continuation of this program. The program provides not only physical improvements to eliminate sub-standard conditions and address such items as energy and accessibility concerns, but also provides the invaluable service of technical assistance and an community advocate to help low and moderate income individuals navigate the home improvement process. What has been highlighted is only a small sampling of the breadth and width of the Towns activities during 2003. 1 urge you to peruse this Annual Report to join greater insight to 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 the distinguished members of the Town Council for their dedication and commitment in keeping Watertown a fiscally sound community while still offering the level of service on which Watertown residents have come to depend upon. Sincerely yours, Michael J. Driscoll Town Manager 9 Board Of Assessors In 2003, the tri-annual revaluation was Because the actual bill was the 4th quarter 17D Widows,Aged Person,and conducted for the Fiscal Year 2004 real bill, all deadlines for filing abatements and Minor Child $350 estate tax billing,as required by exemptions were due very late in the year. Massachusetts General Law. The new The FY2005 billing schedule will be back 37A Blind Person $1,000 assessments were calculated utilizing all ver- to the normal cycle(the August and ified 2002 sales of real estate. The goal of November bills will be preliminary (esti- 41C Qualified Senior the revaluation was to reflect the market mated) bills and the February and May bills Citizen (65 +) $1,000 value as of January 1, 2003 (the assessment will be the actual bills—all going back to date). the normal filing dates (February 1 for As always, the recipients of these exemp- abatement requests and March for exemp- tions have been very cooperative and appre- An unusual market activity occurred state tions). ciative for the support from the Assessing wide where residential properties experi- personnel with completing their applica- enced great appreciation while In January,the Town Council voted to tions. These recipients have also expressed commercial/industrial properties did not. approve the exemption increase of 100%, a their appreciation for the Town Council, So much so, the state Legislature changed 20% residential exemption and a tax classi- which once again approved the increase in the law to allow a further shift (up to fication shift of 175%. The following lists the exemption amounts and lowering the 200%) of the tax levy to lessen the increase the type of exemptions available and the required age limit and increasing the frnan- of tax to the residential property owners. amount of the exemption: cial qualification requirements (for clause Because of the timing of this legislation 41C). (which was not enacted until January) the Clause third quarter real estate bill was an estimat- 22 10% (or greater) During Fiscal Year 2004,Richard Brown ed bill. Usually the third quarter bill is the Disabled Veteran $500 Jr.,Assistant Assessor,left the Assessors actual bill. Office. 22E 100%Disabled Veteran $1,200 The following is a comparison of Fiscal Year 2003 to Fiscal Year 2004 tax information: Fiscal Year 2003 2004 Tax Rates: Residential $12.65 $10.35 Commercial $22.68 $19.90 Industrial $22.68 $19.90 Personal Property $22.68 $19.90 RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION $820.40 $882.76 Valuations: Residential $2,837,704,401 $3,753,239,748 Commercial $ 577,236,582 $ 644,671,084 Industrial $ 212,281,983 $ 250,261,450 Personal Property $ 80,243,343 $ 131,431,402 Exempt $ 276,641,054 $ 313,552,256 10 Treasurer/Collector This Report on the Outstanding 7/01/03 Treasurer/Collector/Parking Clerk Office $21,833,800 Real Estate $719,315 covers Fiscal Year 2003,July 1,2002 to Personal Property $495,923 June 30, 2003. Schedules of Selected Short Term Interest paid in FY 2003 was Motor Vehicle $166,697 Financial Information,Major Categories of $483,344 at a net interest cost of 1.6100%. Boat $ 6,114 Receipts and Debt Principal and Interest BAN's are primarily used to generate rev- Water $260,296 are shown. enue needed to begin funding capital proj- Sewer $566,289 ects before permanent borrowing(Bonds) Commercial Refuse $ 19,434 During FY 2003, bond principal payments are issued. BAN's generally cost less to issue were$3,207,722 and long-term interest than Bonds and can be rolled over for one payments were$1,191,052 for a total per- year. manent debt service of$4,398,774. Watertown continues to have a high rate of Total debt principal balance was Real Estate Tax collections.The rate of col- $24,447,722 as of June 30,2003 lection for FY 2003 Property Taxes,as of June 30, 2003 was 98.2%. Short Term borrowings for fiscal year 2003 were as follows: As of June 30, 2003 the following FY 2003 Bond Anticipation Note(BAN): taxes and user charges were unpaid: FY 2003 Selected Financial Information July 01, 2002—June.30,2003 DEBT BALANCE (6/30/03) $24,447,722 FUNDS Brought Forward(July 01,2002) $39,001,505 Cash Received 120,449,398 Gash Paid Uut 128,368,086 Ending Balance(June 30,2003) $31,082,817 CASH MANAGEMENT Interest Income $285,542 Jhort-1 erm Interest Paid 418,/13 Net ($133,171) OTHER INTEREST Tax Titles $15,957 Late Payments 168,765 TOTAL $184,722 Total Interest Income $470,264 lotal Jhort-term interest Expense 418,/13 Net Interest Income $51,551 TAX TITLES Brought Forward(July 01,2002) $201,507 Tax Takings 69,848 Subsequent Taxes 120,384 Redemptions (106,428) Foreclosures (3,535) Ending Balance(June 30,2001) $281,776 11 MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS Property/Excise Taxes $53,625,371 Intergovernmental 11,943,917 Water/Sewer/Commercial 10,279,125 Departmental 2,035,457 Interest Earnings 470,264 Parking Fines 462,933 Fines and Forfeitures 359,403 Parking Meters 202,516 License and Permits 194,466 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 505,188 Penalty Interest&Costs 162,939 FY 2003 PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS SALE BONDED BALANCE PRINCIPAL INTEREST BALANCE Double DATE AMOUNT PURPOSE 07/01/2002 PAYMENT PAYMENT 06/30/2003 Check Oct-96 1,896,000 Remodeling-Town Buildings/Parks 941,000 235,000 27,660 706,000 1,114,000 Water Meters/Equipment 554,000 140,000 16,165 414,000 Aug-97 8,055,000 Lowell School 6,840,000 405,000 309,639 6,435,000 Oct-98 12,469,000 School(Exempt) 1 1,145,000 660,000 437,313 10,485,000 1,216,000 School(No n-exempt) 1,085,000 65,000 42,458 1,020,000 575,000 School(Gym) 510,000 30,000 20,025 480,000 1,670,000 Departmental Equipment 830,000 415,000 8,300 415,000 189,000 Outdoor Recreation Facility 93,000 45,000 900 45,000 795,000 Computer 475,000 160,000 9,400 315,000 May-99 338,608 MWRA(Wuer) 203,164 67,722 0 135,442 1,463,000 Fire Station 1,113,000 173,000 34,500 938,000 188,000 Library 144,000 22,000 4,500 122,000 Nov-00 1,850,000 Skating Arena 1,850,000 125,000 81,375 1,725,000 1,692,200 Remodeling-Town Buildings 1,692,200 100,000 76,400 1,600,000 1,400,000 Recreation(03/09/99) 1,400,000 100,000 61,100 1,300,000 956,800 Planning(Town Buildings) 956,800 240,000 28,215 715,000 619,800 Departmental Equipment(04/13/99) 619,800 155,000 18,144 460,000 215,200 Departmental Equipment(09/28/99) 215,200 55,000 6,294 160,0000 204,000 Recreation 2(04/13/99) 204,000 15,000 8,665 185,000 36,906,608 TOTALS 30,919,549 3,207,722 1,191,052 27,655,442 0 RECAP BY FUNCTION SCHOOL 18,535,784 1,198,540 813,971 18,535,784 FIRE 1,208,782 220,582 46,522 1,208,782 LIBRARY 145,680 23,480 5,631 145,680 WATER 549,442 207,722 16,165 549,442 SKATING ARENA 1,795,265 190,555 82,916 1,795,265 PARKS 1,500,741 230,562 67,132 1,500,741 DPW 2,830,106 795,206 116,591 2,830,106 COMPUTERS 315,000 160,000 9,400 315,000 RECREATION 185,000 15,000 8,665 185,000 POLICE 54,880 3,430 2,621 54,880 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 56,800 3,550 2,712 56,800 OTHER 477,962 159,095 18,726 477,962 TOTALS 27,655,442 3,207,722 1,191,052 27,655,442 Difference 0 0 0 0 0 12 Auditor Schedule COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DIN71SION OF LOCAL SERVICES ANNUAL CITY AND TOWN FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2003 CITY/TOWN OF: WATERTOWN ADDRESS: 149 Main St. Watertown,MA 02472 This report is based upon the fund account activity descriptions from the Uniform Municipal Accounting System(UMAS)of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Please report data for the fiscal year ended June 30,2003. 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 cornplcong your Schedule A.For assistance,Please call your Bureau of Accounts Field Representative. PART I GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(FUND 01) Account Number Item Description Amount(Omit Cents) A.Taxes 4110 Personal Property Taxes 2,140,474 4120 Real Estate Taxes 48,093,106 4150 Excise Taxes 3,401,791 4179 Penalties and Interest 118,239 4180 In Lieu of Taxes 914,122 4191 Other Taxes-Hotel/Morel 36,564 4198 Urban Redevelopment Excise 4199 Other Taxes 117,132 A.TOTAL TAXES(NET OF REFUNDS) 54,811,428 B.Charges for Services/Other Departmental Revenues 4211 dater Charges 4212 Other Utility Charges 4229 Other Charges 4243 Parking Charges 4244 Park and Recreation Charges 247,932 4246 Sewerage Charges 4247 Trash Collection Charges 29,594 4 248 Transit Charges 4370 Other Departmental Revenues 1,757,931 B.TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES/OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUES 2,035,457 C.Licenses,Permits and Fees 4322 Fees Retained From Tax Collections 4400 Licenses and Permits 194,466 C.TOTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 194,466 D.Federal Revenue 4540 Unrestricted-Direct 4580 Unrestricted-Through the State 180,808 D.TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE 180,808 460o E.TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE 11,962,369 E Revenues From Other Governments 4695 Court Fines 4720 Received From the County for Services Performed 4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 23,529 E TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 23,529 4750 G_TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 4770 H.TOTAL FINES,AND FORFEITURES 822,336 I.Miscellaneous Revenues 259,354 4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 4820 Earnings on Investments 285,542 I.TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 544,896 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 70,575,289 4990 J. TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING 70,575,289 SOURCES K.Interfund Operating Transfers 885,000 4972 Transfers From Special Revenue Funds 4973 Transfers From Capital Projects Funds 4975 Transfer From Enterprise Funds 1,815,457 4976 Transfers From Trust Funds 15,000 4977 Transfers From Agency Funds K.TOTAL INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 2,715,457 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING SOURCES,AND INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 73,290,746 13 Part II General Fund Expenditures and Other Financing Uses(Fund 01) General Government(100) Account Number Object of Expenditure Legislative Executive Accountant/Auditor Collector Treasurer 5100 Salaryand Wages 63,224 178,863 203,253 230,971 5700 Expenditures 31,691 37,510 76,032 67,995 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay TOTAL 94,915 216,373 279,285 0 298,966 Account Number Object of Law Department Public Assessors Operations License and Expenditure Town/City Counsel Building/Properties Support Registration Maintenance 5100 Salary and Wages 45,790 180,084 5700 Expenditures 227,919 136,086 45,443 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay 3,517 TOTAL 227,919 185,393 225,527 0 0 Account Number Object of Expenditure Land Use Conservation Commission Other 5100 Salary and Wages 1,201,590 5700 Expenditures 450,379 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay 714,963 TOTAL 0 0 2,366,931 Public Safety(200) Account Number Object of Expenditure Police Fire Emergency Medical Services Inspection Other 5100 Salary and Wages 5,533,577 6,782,636 6,303 5700 Expenditures 251,717 278,628 948 5800 Construction 5900 Capital Outlay 87,110 34,485 TOTAL 5,872,404 7,095,749 0 0 7,251 Education(300) Account Number Object of Expenditure Education 5100 Salary and Wages 19,528,982 5700 Expenditures 6,526,169 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay 58,612 TOTAL 26,113.763 Public Works(400) Account Number Object of Highway/Streets Highway/Streets Waste Collection& Sewerage Collection Water Distribution Expenditure Snow&Ice Other Disposal &Disposal 5100 Salary and Wages 125,779 806,834 13,585 5700 Expenditures 611,879 288,712 3,009,921 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay 45,167 41,824 TOTAL 782,825 1,137,370 3,023,506 0 0 Account Number Object of Expenditure Parking Garage Street Lighting Other 5100 Salaryand Wages 876,180 5700 Expenditures 278,335 859,046 5800 Construction 5900 Capital Outlay 191,104 TOTAL 0 278,335 1,926,330 Human Services(500) Account Number Object of Expenditure Health Services Clinical Services Special Program Veterans'Services Other 5100 Salary and Wages 304,753 142,950 39,930 5700 Expenditures 47,655 33,838 49,570 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay TOTAL 352,408 0 176,788 89,500 0 14 Part II General Fund Expenditures and Other Financing Uses(Fund 01) Culture and Recreation(600) Account Number Object of Expenditure Library Recreation Parks Historical Commission Celebrations 5100 Salary and Wages 1,226,670 289,558 5700 Expenditures 426,196 116,837 5800 Construction 5800 Capital Outlay 14,000 TOTAL 1,666,866 406,395 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 Number Object of Expenditure Retirement Of Debt Principal Interest on Long-Term Debt Interest on Short-Term Debt Other Interest 5900 TOTAL 3,207,722 1,191,049 418,713 300 Unclassified(900) Account Number Object of Expenditure Workers'Compensation Unemployment Health Insurance Other Employee Benefits Court Judgments TOTAL 387,373 20,600 6,141,914 665,725 Account Number Object of Expenditure Other Insurance Intergovernmental Assessments Retirement Other TOTAL 352,631 3,105,310 5,322,565 290,581 Total General Fund Expenditures Account Number Object of Expenditure Total 5100 Salary and Wages 37,781,512 5700 Expenditures 13,852,505 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 1,190,782 5900 Debt Service 4,817,784 Unclassified 16,286,699 TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 73,929,282 Transfers/Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 802,064 5990 Other Financing Uses TOTAL TRANSFERS AND OTHER FINANCING USES 802,064 TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 74,731,346 Part III Special Revenue Funds Federal Grants Account Item Federal Federal Public Federal Public Federal Federal Federal Federal Other Federal Other Federal Total Federal Number Description General Safety Grants Works Grants Education Emergency Culture& Community Housing and Grants Grants Government Grants Management Recreation Development Urban Grants Agenc Grants Block Grants Development (FEMA) Grants REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 0 4500 Federal Revenue 149,100 994,568 6,550 165,000 1,315,218 4600 State Revenue 0 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 4820 Earnings on Investments 0 TOTAL REVENUES 0 149,100 0 994,568 6,550 0 165,000 0 0 1,315,218 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 2,743 2,743 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 2,743 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,743 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 151,843 0 994,568 6,550 0 165,000 0 0 1,317,961 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 0 5700 Expenditures 150,936 1,795,962 6,540 191,206 269 2,144,913 1 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 5900 Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 150,936 0 1,795,962 6,540 0 191,206 0 269 2,144,913 OTHER FINANCING USES 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 0 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 0 150,936 0 1,795,962 6,540 0 191,206 0 269 2,144,913 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 0 907 0 -801,394 10 0 -26,206 0 -269 -826,952 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 0 36,743 0 338,359 0 0 263,312 0 772 639,186 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 0 37,650 0 -463,035 10 0 237,106 0 503 -187,766 Account Item State General State Public State Public State Massachusetts State Culture State Council State Library Other State Total State Number Description Government Safety Grants Works Grants Education Emergency &Recreation on Aging Grants Grants Grants Grants Grants Management Grants Grants Agency (MEMA) Part IH Special Revenue Funds State Grants REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 0 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 3,693 186,897 238 1,210,012 37,422 9,711 60,125 7,504 1,515,602 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 4820 Earnings on Investments 0 TOTAL REVENUES 3,693 186,897 238 1,210,012 0 37,422 9,711 60,125 7,504 1,515,602 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3,693 186,897 238 1,210,012 0 37,422 9,711 60,125 7,504 1,515,602 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 0 5700 Expenditures 3,693 192,333 2,828 1,199,382 50,920 16,389 9,516 1,475,061 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,693 192,333 2,828 1,199,382 0 50,920 16,389 9,516 0 1,475,061 OTHER FINANCING USES 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 0 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,693 192,333 2,828 1,199,382 0 50,920 16,389 9,516 0 1,475,061 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses)0 -5,436 -2,590 10,630 0 -13,498 -6,678 50,609 7,504 40,541 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 0 72,263 12,280 86,177 0 14,771 21,000 114,108 11,824 332,423 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 0 66,827 9,690 96,807 0 1,273 14,322 164,717 19,328 372,964 16 Account Item Receipts Receipts Receipts Receipts Receipts Receipts Receipts Reserved for Receipts Total Receipts Number Description Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Appropriation Reserved for Reserved for Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Sale of Appropriation Appropriation Education Waterways Wetlands Parking Ambulance Insurance Sale of Real Cemetery Lots Other Improvement Protection Meters Reimb.Over Estate $20,000 Receipts Part III Special Revenue Funds Receipts Reserved for Appropriation REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 0 4200 Charges for Services 194,056 59,955 254,011 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 0 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 4820 Earnings on Investments 0 TOTAL REVENUES 0 0 0 194,056 0 0 0 59,955 0 254,011 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 194,056 0 0 0 59,955 0 254,011 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 0 5700 Expenditues 0 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER FINANCING USES 195,000 75,000 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 270,000 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER INANCING USES 0 0 0 195,000 0 0 0 75,000 0 270,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 195,000 0 0 0 75,000 0 270,000 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 0 0 0 -944 0 0 0 -15,045 0 -15,989 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 0 0 0 203,459 0 0 0 177,390 0 380,849 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 0 0 0 202,515 0 0 0 162,345 0 364,860 Account Number Item Description Revolving Funds Revolving Funds Revolving Funds Revolving Funds Ch Other Revolving Total Revolving Education Athletic Parks&Recreation 44 53 E 1/2 Funds Funds Part III Special Revenue Funds Revolving Funds REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 1,353,607 30,337 131,353 315,181 49,281 1,879,759 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 0 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 4820 Earnings on Investments 0 TOTAL REVENUES 1,353,607 30,337 131,353 315,181 49,281 1,879,759 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,353,607 30,337 131,353 315,181 49,281 1,879,759 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 0 5700 Expenditures 1,190,458 30,539 161,280 240,349 48,709 1,671,335 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,190,458 30,539 161,280 240,349 48,709 1,671,335 '7 1 OTHER FINANCING USES 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 0 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,190,458 30,539 161,280 240,349 48,709 1,671,335 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 163,149 - 202 -29,927 74,832 572 208,424 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 353,822 534 136,578 162,194 77,031 730,159 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 516,971 332 106,651 237,026 77,603 938,583 Account Item Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Special Other Spe" Other Special Total Other Total All Number Description Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Special Special Fords Water Funds Sewer Funds Funds Funds Adult Funds Funds Open Funds Fords Tide V Funds Gifts& Funds Revenue Revenue Education SchoolLunch Education professional Space MWPAT Donations Development Acquisition Part III Special Revenue Funds Other Special Revenue REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 0 0 4200 Charges for Services 596,969 596,969 2,730,739 4500 Federal Revenue 181,255 181,255 1,496,473 4600 State Revenue 0 1,515,602 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 848 232,254 233,102 233,102 4820 Earnings on Investments 0 0 TOTAL REVENUES 0 0 0 779,072 0 0 0 0 0 232,254 0 1,011,326 5,975,916 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 52,865 52,865 55,608 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52,865 52,865 55,608 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 779,072 0 0 0 0 285,119 0 1,064,191 6,031,524 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 0 0 5700 Expenditures 779,486 345,660 1,125,146 6,416,455 5800 Construction 0 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 0 5800 Debt Service 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 0 0 779,486 0 0 0 0 0 345,660 0 1,125,146 6,416,455 OTHER FINANCING USES 1,815,000 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 1,815,000 2,085,000 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,815,000 0 1,815,000 2,085,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 779,486 0 0 0 0 0 2,160,660 0 2,940,146 8,501,455 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses)0 0 0 -414 0 0 0 0 0 -1,875,541 0 -1,875,955 -2,469,931 Fund Balance Beginning of Yew 0 0 0 48,176 0 0 0 0 0 10,351,262 0 10,399,438 12,482,055 Adjustments 0 0 Fund Balance End of Year 0 0 0 47,762 0 0 0 0 0 8,475,721 0 8,523,483 10,012,124 18 Account Number Item Description Water Sewer Schools Municipal Landfill Highways Other Total All Capital Buildings (Chapter 90) Projects Part IV Capital Projects Funds REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 0 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 990,065 990,065 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 211,820 211,820 4820 Earnings on investments 4 4 TOTAL REVENUES 0 0 0 0 0 990,065 211,824 1,201,889 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 160,000 1,200,000 347,055 1,707,055 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 160,000 1,200,000 0 0 347,055 1,707,055 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 160,000 1,200,000 0 990,065 558,879 2,908,944 EXPENDITURES 5100 Salary and Wages 5700 Expenditures 0 5800 Construction 4,902,837 2,266,902 916,737 69,125 8,155,601 5800 Capital Outlay 75,953 170,310 66,278 144,065 456,606 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 0 4,978,790 2,437,212 0 983,015 213,190 8,612,207 OTHER FINANCING USES 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 0 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 4,978,790 2,437,212 0 983,015 213,190 8,612,207 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 0 0 -4,818,790 -1,237,212 0 7,050 345,689 -5,703,263 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 12,867 0 7,159,188 2,187,551 0 -176,710 522,035 9,704,931 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 12,867 0 2,340,398 950,339 0 -169,660 867,724 4,001,668 19 Account Item Water Sewer Electric Landfills Hospital Health Care Airport Harbor Golf Public Other Total All Number Description Courses Recreation Enterprise Funds Part V Enterprise Funds REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 4,011,893 6,572,532 10,584,425 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 0 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0 4820 Earnings on Investments 10,960 18,137 29,097 TOTAL REVENUES 4,022,853 6,590,669 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,613,522 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4910 Bond Proceeds 0 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 30,769 208,632 239,401 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 30,769 208,632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239,401 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4,053,622 6,799,301 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,852,923 EXPENSES 5100 Salary and Wages 518,701 200,529 719,230 5700 Expenses 1,836,313 4,385,654 6,221,967 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 99,403 133,971 233,374 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,454,417 4,720,154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,174,571 OTHER FINANCING USES 1,106,493 708,964 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 1,815,457 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 1,106,493 708,964 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,815,457 TOTAL EXPENSES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 3,560,910 5,429,118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,990,028 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenses and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 492,712 1,370,183 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,862,895 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 851,689 1,294,176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,145,865 Adjustments 8,721 8,721 17,442 Fund Balance End of Year 1,353,122 2,673,080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,026,202 20 Account Item Non- Workers Pension Reserve Stabilization Health Claims Health Claims Conservation Other Trust Total All Trust Number Description Expendable Compensation City/Town Employee Share Trust Fund Funds Funds Trust Share Part VI TRUST FUNDS NON-EXPENDABLE/EXPENDABLE TRUSTS REVENUES 4100 Taxes and Excises 4200 Charges for Services 0 4500 Federal Revenue 0 4600 State Revenue 0 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 51,685 1,239 52,924 4820 Earnings on Investments 12,116 74,111 86,227 TOTALREVENUES 51,685 0 0 12,116 0 0 1,239 74,111 139,151 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0 4990 Other Financing Sources 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL REVENUE AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 51,685 0 0 12,116 0 0 1,239 74,111 139,151 EXPENDITURES 0 5100 Salary and Wages 5700 Expenditures 575 94,565 95,140 5800 Construction 0 5800 Capital Outlay 0 5900 Debt Service 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 0 0 0 0 0 575 94,565 95,140 OTHER FINANCING USES 15,000 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 15,000 5990 Other Financing Uses 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 0 0 0 0 0 0 575 109,565 110,140 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources(Uses) 51,685 0 0 12,116 0 0 664 -35,454 29,011 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 876,336 0 0 943,055 0 0 96,449 330,050 2,245,890 Adjustments 0 Fund Balance End of Year 928,021 0 0 955,171 0 0 97,113 294,596 2,274,901 21 Part VII AGENCY FUNDS Balance Balance Fund/Item Description July 1,2002 Additions Deductions June 30,2003 A.ASSETS 1. Cash 52,873 704,153 687,686 69,340 2. Accounts Receivable 0 0 3. TOTAL ASSETS 52,873 704,153 687,686 69,340 B.LIABILITIES 1. Police Outside Detail -40,493 467,839 452,990 -25,644 2. Fire Off Duty Detail 1,608 4,779 4,919 1,468 3. Taxes Due State 5 25 28 2 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 91,753 231,510 229,749 93,514 10. TOTAL LIABILITIES 52,873 704,153 687,686 69,340 NOTE--Total Assets Must Equal Total Liabilities Part VIII PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES Total Salaries and Wages as of December 31,2002 as Reported on IRS Form W-2 $40,617,256 Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year Ending December 31,2002 845 Part DC SCHEDULE OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNE 30,2003 FUND Cash and Investments General Fund 11,534,685 Special Revenue 10,012,506 Debt Service Fund Capital Project Funds 4,001,656 Enterprise Funds 3,162,170 Trust Funds 2,274,901 Agency Funds 69,340 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 31,055,258 22 PART X 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 1,2002 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June 30,2003 Fiscal Year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) A.GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Buildings 3,569,000 537,000 3,032,000 152,443 Departmental Equipment 1,035,000 625,000 410,000 32,735 School Buildings 2,915,000 180,000 2,735,000 130,219 School-All other 0 0 Sewer 0 0 Solid Waste 0 0 Ocher Inside Limit 2,667,000 593,000 2,074,000 112,537 TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 10,186,000 0 1,935,000 8,251,000 427,933 OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT 0 0 Airport Hospital 0 0 Electric 0 0 Gas 0 0 School Buildings 16,920,000 1,065,000 15,855,000 746,951 Scwcr 0 0 Solid waste 0 0 Water 549,442 207,722 341,720 16.165 Ocher Outside Limit 0 0 TOTAL OUTSIDE 17,469,442 0 1,272,722 16,196,720 763,116 TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 27,655,442 0 3,207,722 24,447,720 1,191,049 B,REVENUE AND NONGUARANTEED BONDS 0 0 C.SHORT TERM DEBT Tax Anticipation Notes 0 0 Bond Anticipation Notes 21,833,800 21,833,800 21,833,800 21,833,800 418,713 Grant Anticipation Notes 0 0 Ocher Short Term Debt 0 0 TOTAL SHORT TERM DEBT 21,833,800 21,833,900 21,833,800 21,833,800 418,713 D.OTHER INTEREST 300 AMOUNT-OMIT CENTS Issued/Retired/ Unissued Authorized Rescinded June 30,2003 (a) (b) (c) TOTAL AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED 30,600,878 580,532 30,020,346 PART XI RECONCILIATION OF FUND EQUITY(RETAINED EARNINGS)FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30,2003 Revenues and Expenditures Special Capital TOTAL from Financial Report General Revenue Projects Enterprise Trust (a)-(e) (a) (B) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1. Total Revenues 70,575,289 5,975,916 1,201,899 10,613,522 139,151 88,505,767 2. Total Expenditures 73,929,282 6,416,455 8,612,207 7,174,571 95.140 96,227,655 3.TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES SUM OF LINES 1-2 (373537993) (440539) (7,410,318) 3,438,951 44,011 (777217888) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) 4, Transfers From Other Funds 2,715,457 55,608 1,707,055 239,401 0 4,717,521 5. Other Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 0 6. Transfers To Other Funds 802,064 2,085,000 0 1,815,457 15,000 4,717,521 7.Other Financing Uses 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)- SUM OF LINES 4 THROUGH 7 1,913,393 (2,029,392) 1,707,055 (I,576,056) (15,000) 0 9.TOTAL EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) -SUM OF LINES 3 AND 8 (1,440,600) (2,469,931) (5,703,263) 1,862,895 29,011 (7,72108) 10.Fund Equity(Retained Earnings) Beginning of Year 12,582,695 12,482,055 9,704,931 2,145,865 2,245,890 39,161,436 11.Other Adjustments (Please specify on notes page) (1,379) 0 0 17,442 0 16,063 12.TOTAL FUND EQUITY(RETAINED EARNINGS) END OF YEAR-SUM OF LINES 9 THROUGH 11 11,140,716 10,012,124 4,001,668 4,026,202 2,274,901 31,455,611 23 Personnel Department The Personnel Department is responsible 29 years. Ms. Lentine was the first face Because of the events of September 11, for a wide range of personnel-related activi- many people saw when they came to 2001 and other industry changes, the ties. Included in the responsibilities of the explore working for the Town. Ms. Lentine Town's Workers Compensation insurance Personnel Department is the recruitment always put the applicants at ease and always changed dramatically in 2002,which result- and selection of employees; negotiation and was available for employees. She will be ed in a bidding process for a new Workers' administration of collective bargaining missed. Compensation plan. Thus,beginning in agreements; employee relations;monitoring July 2003, a new plan was put in place. of leave; administration of Workers' Ms. Maureen Aquilano was hired as The new Program is running smoothly. Compensation and Unemployment; Civil Personnel Administrative Assistant in During 2003, 51 injuries were document- Service compliance;maintenance of confi- August 2003. Ms.Aquilano had worked ed, only 12 of which resulted in lost time dential personnel records;training pro- for the Town in various capacities since from work. grams; compliance with federal and state 1993 and brings exceptional skills and laws and regulations; and other related experience to the department. Massachusetts law requires that all employ- functions. ees be given a copy of the Town's policy on During 2003, the Personnel Department the prevention of Sexual Harassment in the During 2003,the Personnel Department began negotiations with the five Town workplace each year. was busy assisting many departments and unions regarding collective bargaining the Town Manager in recruiting and select- agreements for the term beginning July The Personnel Department is looking for- ing personnel. The Town hired twenty- 2003. Agreement was reached with the ward to 2004 as it continues to work eight(28) people during calendar year Library Union and the Town Hall towards hiring the best possible candidates 2003. Additionally,the Personnel Associates and continues with the others. for the Town, improving the administration Department participated in the hiring for of work-related injuries,and improving the DPW Summer Work Program. Through the Employee Assistance Program, service to employees, department heads and the Personnel Department sponsored two citizens of Watertown. Ms. Cecilia E.Lentine,Personnel Financial Planning seminars that were well Administrative Assistant retired in May attended. 2003 after serving the community for over Town Clerk and Election The Town Clerk and Election Office serves office also serve as"unofficial ombudsman" as Burial Agent for the Town. as a direct link between the citizenry and its to provide general information regarding Town government. The Town Clerk's various municipal services to the public. • Completed the annual renewal process for office, by statute, is responsible for the The Town Clerks office also serves as a liai- all applicable licenses, permits and certifi- issuance of vital statistics, maintenance of son between the Town and the Federal and cates while ensuring compliance with Town records,the insurance of compliance State governments. Chapter XVII of the Town's ordinances. with the Commonwealth's Open Meeting Law and it also serves as a repository for all During calendar year 2003, the office •Ensured compliance with state guidelines rules,regulations,ordinances and bylaws achieved the following: in the filing of necessary annual reports promulgated by the Town Council and with the Alcohol Beverage Control other town departments. • Maintained the highest level of accuracy Commission and the Department of Public The Town Clerk's office was first estab- in the recording and issuance of the Vital Safety. lished in 1634, the first year records were Statistics of the Town of Watertown. kept, and continues today to provide accu- • Ensured access to all polling locations rate documentation on events and happen- • Placed election signage in strategic loca- throughout the Town. ings of the City known as the Town of tions throughout the Town alerting the citi- Watertown. The Town Clerk's office pro- zenry to the upcoming voting exercises. • Coordinated Public/Private resources in vides a number of consumer services, such planning of the Faire on the Square 2003. as the issuance of dog licenses, the sale of • Conducted the 2003 Annual Town various Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Census. • Began the codification process of the licenses,the recordation of Uniform Watertown Municipal Code. Commercial Code statements, notary pub- • Participated in the development of the lic services and the office also serves as a Town's FY04 operating budget. The Election Commission,directed under distribution center for various Town Massachusetts General Law, by the four brochures and surveys. The Staff in the • Continued the duties and responsibilities member board of election commissioners, 24 has a number of responsibilities mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 50 through 56. The Commission as Recording Fees charged is to ensure fair and impartial elections in the Town of Mortgages $2,830.31 Watertown. Responsibilities include: coordination of the annual Business Certificates census, generation of voting lists and jury lists, implementation of and Business Certificate the National Voter Registration Act through the establishment of withdrawals 12,7000.00 the Central Voter Registry, maintenance of the town's residency TOTAL $15,530.31 database and compliance with the Commonwealth's Campaign Finance reporting procedures. Total Clerks Revenue The Election Commission conducted the following voting exercises Total Fees Collected $220,705.81 during 2003. Paid to the Commonwealth ($ 10,906.10) Net Revenue to the Town $209,799.71 DATE TYPE OF ELECTION Vital Statistics November 04, 2003 General Election November 19, 2003 Recount—Council At Large Six Day All Alcoholic Common Victualler 7 The Licensing Board promulgates rules and regulations specific to (Restaurants) Watertown to ensure the life,safety, and health of the citizenry and Births 399 town visitors. The Licensing Board issues a myriad of licenses and Deaths recorded 312 permits that range from amusement devices, to gasoline, to liquor Six Day Wine/Malt Common licenses. All of the licenses issued are renewable yearly. The Marriage Intentions 267 Licensing Board also serves as a hearing officer to ensure compli- Victualler 3 ance with licensing conditions. Marriages recorded 258 Common Victualler License 90 The Licensing Board also works closely with five town depart- Affidavits of Correction of birth, ments, the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and the State deaths and marriages recorded 20 Fire Marshall's Office in the licensing process. Clubs 1 I Auto Dealer Class 1 10 Licenses and Fees Auto Dealer Class 11 12 Burial Premits $1,390.00 Licenses Hunting Licenses 1,065.60 Dog Licenses 6,927.00 Auto Dealer Class 111 0 Wildland Stamps-Resident Kennel License 1 and Non-Resident 1,770.00 All Alcoholic Package Good Duplicate Licenses 16.75 Store 6 Archery Stamp 305.00 Dog Licenses 640 Sporting Licenses 1,806.00 Package Good StoreWine/Malt 6 Cat Licenses Marriage Intentions 5,290.00 Raffle 170.00 24-Hours opening 5 5 Fishing Licenses 5,833.50 Sale of Food at Retail 5 Sporting Fees 566.00 Seven Day All Alcoholic Entertainment 15 Waterfowl Stamps 109.25 Common Victualler 19 Cat Licenses 3,582.00 Music Box 8 Licenses Commission-Alcohol, (Restaurants) Common Victullar etc. 117,260.00 Automatic Amusement Device 16 Miscellaneous Clerk/ Seven Day Wine/Malt Election fees 1,433.40 Auto Repair 64 Resident Book 468.00 Common Victualler 3 Certified Copies 18,688.00 Letting out of Underground Storage Permits 3,285.00 (Restaurants) Motor Vehicles 5 Non-Criminal Fines 1,200.00 Shuttle/Jitney 2 Miscellaneous Licensing Livery 13 Board fees 34,010.00 TOTAL 205,175.50 25 Data Processing Department Submitted by Joseph Mahoney, Data Built on a backbone of high-speed fiber- connected for color printing and financial Processing Manager optic cabling, the system allows for private reporting;wireless access points were and secure e-mail among Town depart- installed in Town Hall for notebook wire- The Data Processing Department supports ments.A firewall gateway provides secure less connectivity. the Town of Watertown's administrative Internet e-mail and web browsing.Anti- Information Systems and assists in the virus software is installed to update network The Towns web site implementation of new computer technolo- computers automatically from a secure web (www.ci.watertown.ma.us)was improved gies. Located in Town Hall,the site. with many new features such as calendar- Department administers the Towns wide- ing,notifications,dowtiloadable forms, and area Computer Network,which connects Improvements implemented during the webmaster e-mail.A system is in place Town Hall,Library,Police,Fire, School year include the following: many computers whereby departments call author web page Business Office,and Public Works build- were provided with memory upgrades; content and publish to the live web site. ings.Additional municipal buildings on the some monitors were replaced with 17" flat- Graphics,layouts,navigational techniques wide-area network include the panel displays; new network switches were and HTML programming service is provid- Commanders'Mansion, Senior Center,and installed in the Town Hall,Police and Fire ed by municipal web site developers. In the John A. Ryan Skating Arena.The Departments providing redundant cotinec- future, the web site will offer more Department also operates a network-con- tions and greater bandwidth;remote VPN advanced features to provide better services. nected IBM computer which processes access was configured allowing employees Financial Systems,Accounts Payables, to access the Town's network over home The Town Hall telephone system was Purchasing,Payroll,and Water/Sewer broadband;new anti-spam software was upgraded to provide outgoing calls over a Billing. Other administrative systems,such installed stopping most spam mail from digital T1 line, improving voice quality and as Real Estate Tax Billing,Appraisal and reaching users; a new firewall appliance was lowering costs.The Public Works admitris- Motor Vehicle Billing, are supported by installed with enhanced security and man- tration computers were moved to office outside vendors or service bureaus. agement functionality; a new Assessing trailers connected to the network by high- server was installed providing greater relia- speed fiber optic cabling.The computer The Towns Computer Network provides a bility and performance; tracking and com- systems will then be installed in the new complete electronic platform for employees puter asset management software was con- Public Works complex. to communicate and share documents. figured; new departmental printers were Town Attorney In the year 2003,Kopelman and Paige P.C. continued in its role as Town Attorney for the City known as the Town of Watertown. As in prior years,the Town Attorney provided legal opinions and advice to the Town Manager and various department heads and attended all meetings of the Town Council. As Town Attorney,we provided represented the Town in matters involving appeals of special permits, zoning enforcement actions, and claims brought by contractors and subcontractors related to Town construction projects. The Town attorney also represented the Town in employment matters involving employee disciplinary actions, by-pass appeals, and claims of unfair labor practices. We provided representation for the Town before various state and federal courts, and administrative agencies including the Civil Service Commission, the Labor Relations Commission, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. As in previous years,we have enjoyed our strong working relationship with the Town and its administration, and we express our gratitude towards the Town Manager and Town Council for their dedication and leadership. We look forward to our continuing relationship with the Town's department heads,employees and boards, and to meeting the goal of providing with effective legal advice and representation to the Watertown in the future. Respectfully submitted, Kopelman and Paige,P. C. Town Attorney 26 Purchasing Department The Purchasing Department assists all Whenever appropriate and cost effective, tent. Toner products are collected and Town departments in the purchasing the Town participates in Consortiums to returned to vendors for recycling to mini- process,whether the need is an urgent pur- purchase larger quantities of items that are mize the impact on the environment and chase or planning an upcoming project. All also purchased by other municipalities.The cost of these products. procurements must be consistent with the benefits to Watertown are seen through Massachusetts General Laws and local improved bid results due to more competi- The Purchasing Department continues to Ordinances. tive pricing because of the greater com- work with all Watertown departments to biped volume and vendors that must pro- improve coordination of procurement proj- Purchasing continues to work together with vide reliable service acceptable to all partici- ects using uniform bids for multiple depart- every department to identify potential areas pants. One example of this type of pro- meats within the Town for services and where procurement and contract admiiiis- curement includes the purchase of food materials that can be purchased as blanket tration can be streamlined and more benefi- service items for the schools such as milk, contracts available for all. Services such as cial to the Town of Watertown. This office bottle juice, canned soda, ice cream treats, building and equipment maintenance, sup- provides materials and information regard- bread, and snack products. Other examples plies, and technical expertise are important ing implementation of purchasing policies, are heating fuel,vehicle fuel, and road salt, to continuing uninterrupted and consistent procedures and the laws. and vehicles. operations in all Town departments. This Department appreciates the challenges fac- A number of Capital Improvement Projects Again,the Town took advantage of the ing the Town to produce the most cost and purchases were conducted during cal- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bidding effective and beneficial results for endar year 2003. Some projects were spe- Awards. Bids that are solicited through the Watertown. It is important that we work cific to a particular department and others State are made available to municipalities together with other departments to achieve were shared with multiple departments. and facilitate the procurement process. the most valuable and satisfactory results Bids are issued and awarded from the These bid results serve as representative from the purchasing process. Purchasing Department after working with market rate information to define specifica- the individual department personnel famil- tions for goods and services available and iar with the specifications for the materials identification of vendors meeting the speci- or service needed. These projects included fications including prevailing wage require- the following examples: Designer Selection ments and other related details of cost. for New Library,Executive Search Firm for Superintendent of Schools,Emergency One Computer equipment, computer software, Fire Apparatus ("Pumper Truck"), computer consulting services,vehicle pur- Emergency Rescue Vehicle (Ambulance), chase and replacement, public safety sup- Portable Asphalt Milling/Trenching plies,vehicle parts, building maintenance Machine, Park Improvements,Traffic and services (HVAC),Training and Educational Safety Improvements,Sidewalk Repairs, services are all examples of successful pro- Road Surface Repairs (crack sealing and curements exercised by Watertown use of permanent patch), Landscaping Contracts the State Contracts. for Town property, School Custodial Supplies,Voice T1 for Town Hall Offices, The Town has chosen to emphasize the Revaluation Program for Real and Personal importance of purchasing office supplies Property,Copy and Office Machines,and that are environmentally compatible. the Sale of Surplus Equipment. Procurement of paper goods, envelopes, sta- tionary,copy paper,requires a recycled con- 27 Health Department The Health Department staff consists of pected or confirmed rabid animals.These one full-time Director, one full-time Chief In conjunction with inspectional work, the findings are reported to the Massachusetts Environmental Health Officer, two full- Health Department issues numerous per- Bureau of Animal Health. Isolation and time Sanitarians,one full-time Head Clerk, mits. Before a permit can be issued, the quarantine cases are often done in coopera- one full-time Public Health Nurse,one full- permit holder submits complete and accu- tion with Watertown veterinarian Thomas time Animal Control Officer, one part time rate information.The Health Department Cusick DVM. Veterinarian and one part-time Consulting must verify the information.Also, the Nurse. Health Department reviews plans for all The ACO is also required to be a licensed new and renovated food establishments, Pest Control Applicator.This license is used The Board of Health consists of three facilities with hazardous materials,tanning, for the Mosquito Control Program, for members that are appointed for three-year body art, massage establishments and rodent control issues within the municipali- terms by the Town Manager. Community Development and Planning ty,for the monitoring of demolition on projects. construction sites and for oversight of pest Environmental Health control companies doing business within The Health Department conducts numer- Environmental Permits: the town.The ACO also visits the schools ous inspections throughout the year accord- Food Establishments 219 and numerous municipal departments to ing to state mandates.These inspections Temporary Food Events 239 provide ongoing forums on animal care and include food establishments,housing inves- Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 20 pest control management. In early 2003 the tigations,body art establishments, indoor Tanning Establishments/ Chief Environmental Health Officer air quality at skating rinks, tanning estab- Body Art Establishments 7 (CEHO),with assistance from the ACO, lishments, swimming pools and whirlpools, Massage Establishments/ developed an animal control manual for use group homes and motels.The Health Practitioners 49 by the Health Department, the Watertown Department also conducts hazardous mate- Hazardous Material Facilities 176 Police Department and the Department of rials inspections following a Watertown reg- Public Works. ulation and monitors the installation and Watertown residents took household haz- maintenance of grease traps in food estab- ardous waste to the Minuteman Regional Rabies Clinic lishments. Household Products Facility in Lexington. The rabies clinics are held annually with Pre-registration at the Health Department Thomas Cusick DVM participating. Dogs Environmental Inspections: was required before any resident could and cats are vaccinated for rabies the first Food Establishments 655 enter the site on one of the eight collection Saturday in April each year at the Housing 146 days during the year.Two hundred seven- Watertown Administration Building.This Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 153 teen (217) households visited the facility in past year a total of 40 animals received Miscellaneous 349 2003. rabies vaccinations at the clinic. Hazardous Materials 176 Total 1479 Animal Control Mosquito Control The ACO's duties include,but are not lim- The Board of Health worked in conjunc- Another portion of the Health ited to, patrolling the town, participation in tion with the East Middlesex Mosquito Department's work includes complaint a rabies/West Nile Virus task force, investi- Control Commission(EMMCP) in plan- investigation,including the following areas: gation of vector control and solid waste ning larvicide, adultacide and surveillance rubbish and garbage, dust, odors, noises, complaints and the enforcement of all per- activities throughout the town. In 2003 the rodents,hazardous waste incidents,food tinent laws;including Watertowiis Animal threat of the West Nile Virus (WNV) con- establishments,food-borne illnesses,nui- Control Ordinance.Enforcement includes tinued to impact the State and the Nation. sances, tobacco,wildlife,problem animals, the issuing of citations (tickets) for non- Numerous dead birds tested positive for the and miscellaneous topics. On occasion, the compliance with this ordinance.Additional Virus and 15 Massachusetts residents, Health Department must hold an adminis- responsibilities include responding to all including 1 Watertown resident,contracted trative or public hearing or appear in emergency dispatch calls and the prosecu- WNV.As a result of the West Nile threat District Court.Three hundred ninety seven tion of violators in District Court.The the town applied larvicide briquettes to the (397) complaints were investigated in 2003. ACO educates the public regarding health town's catch basins in order to control the and safety concerns involving animals, lec- emergence of vector mosquitoes.The Some of those complaints involve rubbish tures in school classrooms and on cable tel- Health Department and EMMCP have and garbage left out on the curb at non-col- evision. begun planning for a comprehensive inter- lection times or days.The Health vention, education and surveillance pro- Department distributed over 500 bright As Inspector of Animals the ACO carries gram for 2004. green door hangers reminding citizens of out the isolation and quarantine of suspect- how and when to place garbage and rub- ed rabid animals, animals with wounds of In addition the Health Department distrib- bish out for collection. unknown origin or animals bitten by sus- uted over 500 bright blue door hangers to 28 area homes with information about West Communicable diseases are reported to improved services for Watertown citizens. Nile Virus,removal of standing water serv- State Department of Public Health as ing as breeding areas for mosquitoes, and required by law. Diseases reported included Seminars sponsored by the nurse include, personal protection from mosquitoes when but not limited to Tuberculosis, but are not limited to,health care access outdoors. Campylobacter, Salmonella,E-coli training for school nurses, and other profes- 0157:H7, Giardia,Pertusis, Hepatitis C, sionals on insurance programs available ANIMAL CONTROL STATISTICS Hepatitis B,Lyme disease. Information col- through the state and federal government, Citations 49 lected by the Public Health Nurse is used to The Elder Asthma Initiative and vaccine in- Fees Collected $825.00 control and prevent disease. Providing treat- services for providers.The nurse continues Cat Licenses 27 ment or immunization the contacts and fol- to teach a class on Public Health and Public Dog Licenses 16 low-up of the patients are vital steps for dis- Health Nursing for Boston College nursing Court Appearances 4 ease surveillance and control. Hepatitis B students,twice a year. Boston College nurs- Animal Hearings Conducted 2 immunization for school age children con- ing students intern at the Health Calls Received 954 tinues as a yearly initiative. Mantoux testing Department for one day a week for six Number of Animals Impounded for high-risk individuals and tuberculosis weeks,twice a year.Meetings held by the Dogs:27 contacts is done routinely. Watertown Youth Coalition and the Cats: 88 Community Health Network Area Wildlife: 48 Over 1,100 people received influenza vacci- (CHNA)were attended. Other: 0 nations through Board of Health sponsored Animals Quarantined clinics for seniors and residents with chron- Tobacco Control Dogs: 15 is illness. Twenty-five homebound elderly Due to statewide budget cuts, the funding Cats:4 and disabled residents received flu shots by available for this program has been elimi- Animals Submitted for WNV Testing:2 home visits from the Public Health Nurse. nated. Positives:2 Fifty-five Pneumococcal vaccines were given Animals Submitted for Rabies Testing: 5 for those who are high risk for Pneumonia. In 2003 the Health Department continued Positives: 4 This year because of State budget cuts, to monitor establishments for compliance there were fewer doses of flu vaccine pur- with Watertown's "Youth Access to Tobacco COMMUNITY HEALTH chased by the state.As a result fewer citi- Products Regulations".These compliance Nursing zens were vaccinated. checks revealed that the vast majority of Bioterrorism and Emergency Preparedness permitted establishments are complying are in the forefront for the local, State and The Health Department served as a vaccine with this regulation.The Health Federal public health system. The Public depot for local health providers.The Health Department will pursue alternative sources Health Nurse,in conjunction with the Department manages the vaccines received for funding. Health Director and the Sanitarians,have from the State Department of Public been involved in bioterrorism/disaster plan- Health and distributes to 15 Watertown Tobacco Control Statistics ning with town departments and commu- Health Care Providers. Compliance checks (Rounds) 2 nity stakeholders to address this threat. Total establishments checked 72 Bioterrorists' use of Anthrax has highlighted The Health Department assists citizens who Rate of Illegal sales to youth .2% the need for bioterrorism preparedness at need help resolving public health/medical Number of individuals referred to cessation the local,state and national level. This year issues. The nurse refers citizens/patients to programs (Approx.) 21 the Health Department in conjunction appropriate agencies when required. Number individuals receiving cessation with Mt.Auburn Hospital held training on Additional duties include investigation, materials (Approx.) 14 Pandemic/Bioterrorism planning for reporting and follow-up of suspected elder Watertown resident physician/nurse volun- and child abuse cases, assisting in the teers. The Public Health Nurse is part of preparation of community health grants, Massachusetts Department of Public and participation on a rabies and West Nile Health Smallpox Planning Group. Virus response team. The Health Increasing effort on disease surveillance and Department's interdepartmental task force control such as Influenza and SARS(Severe continues to address the needs of citizens in Acute Respiratory Syndrome) paved the crisis. The task force,with members from steps for Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Police,Fire and Health Department, Emergency Preparedness.The Public Council on Aging, Food Pantry,Veterans Health Nurse,in conjunction with the Office, and Housing Authority, Center for Health Director and a Community Health Mental,and the Health,Mt.Auburn Intern,attend monthly regional meetings Hospital Social Services Department con- for emergency preparedness planning. tinued to collaborate in 2003 to provide 29 TOTAL MONEY RECEIVED FOR 2003 January $ 5052.00 February $ 1090.00 March $ 776.00 April $ 3730.00 May $ 5549.00 June $ 1613.00 July $2669.57 August $ 1562.00 September $ 0.00 October $4236.00 November $4294.00 December $13003.00 2003 TOTAL $43574.57 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED FOR 2003 Food Service 159 Retail Food 53 Caterers 5 One Day Catering 239 Swimming Pools/Whirlpools 20 Massage Practitioners 33 Massage Establishments 14 Mobil Foodservice 7 Funeral Directors 16 Rabies Clinic 40 Bakery 2 Group Homes 8 Tanning 6 Motel 1 Tobacco 43 Hazardous Material Facility 161 Body Art Establishment 1 Body Art Practitioners 3 30 Council On Aging In This Together Overwhelmed at times with the care of her brother,Mary welcomed the opportunity to watch the six part video series on care-giv- ing issues and to talk with staff afterwards. Participation in these sessions was open to seniors and their families who face the daunting task of assisting a loved one while trying to maintain their own health and quality of life. This 2003 program provid- ed information and support at a critical time in people's lives. The Senior Center collaborated with the , Police Department in sponsoring a six-week training class on personal safety taught by Meeting friendts at the Watertown Senior Center Watertown police officers. Twenty-five sen- iors took part in this comprehensive pro- offering the use of their photo equipment. dents in need,as well as information about gram focused on hands-on safety awareness The COA(Council on Aging)/Senior help that is available through other sources. training,as well as education and situation- Center offers programs and services The Pantry caseload continues to increase, al vignettes. designed to serve the diverse senior com- as the economy has not significantly munity and their families. On-going class- improved. A large group of seventy-five people came es and activities at the Senior Center to a morning workshop on remaining inde- include three weekly exercise classes, tai chi, All of the Senior Center activity lists were pendent at home. Speakers from yoga,line dancing and weight watching. updated this year,thanks to a property tax H.O.M.E. (Homeowner Options for Art and computer instruction is offered and work-off participant.Other qualified sen- Massachusetts Elders),Boston College monthly trips and seasonal parties provide iors worked in the library,school depart- Legal Services and the Watertown Savings opportunities for socializing with friends. ment and the assessor's office. This pro- Bank offered strategies for aging in place Recreational weekly events include bridge, gram allows seniors to earn money towards that included estate planning, budgeting whist,cribbage,bingo and movies. Each their real estate taxes. and legal decisions. month we hold blood pressure, dental and hearing screenings. Books and magazines Pat Gold assumed the role of Chairperson Other lecture offerings this year that are are available for the taking and the coffee of the COA Board when Betty Finnell part of our on-going Wednesday events pot is always on for those who drop by. returned to a position as a Board member. included nutrition,acupuncture,Social Medical insurance counseling and seasonal Dorothy Fleming has continued as Vice- Security,financial planning and living with income tax assistance is available. Chairperson. Board and staff continue to arthritis. During the summer,in conjunc- work to assure that dynamic programs and tion with AARP,we held an eight-hour Knowledgeable staff,by person or on the services are available to meet the needs and class on driving skills for seniors.The phone,as well as on the Town web site and interests of Watertown's older adults. MBTA(Massachusetts Bay Transportation through E-mail provides information and Authority) held a special session for seniors referral on a range of senior interests and applying for discount cards. The concerns. Watertown Police Department helped us by The COA caseworker provides support and advocacy for Watertown seniors and family members and is often the only consistent contact when individuals have outlived family and friends. The Senior Shuttle r 4L transports seniors to local supermarkets h twice weekly and medical transportation is r� available through a vendor company. ` The department provides administrative oversight for the Watertown Food Pantry, which supplies food for Watertown resi- I'racticing Tai Chi pastures to improve balance which the view an a Senior Center day trip 31 Recreation ORGANIZATION and his staff made up of high school and Town League.At the Kelley Gym at The function of the Watertown Recreation college coaches. This program offered over Watertown High School,on Sunday Department is to provide a year round 300 youngsters the opportunity to partici- evenings,we had an Over 35 Basketball recreation program for the citizens of pate in a wide variety of sports activities. Program. A Sunday morning Adult Drop- Watertown. It is the goal of this department Our Pre-K Sports Program was also In Basketball Program was once again run that all citizens have the opportunity to expanded with sessions in the spring, sum- at the Middle School this winter. Baton enjoy their leisure time with enjoyable mer and fall. This summer's session was a Classes for youngster were held at the activities in a safe environment. combination of sports, arts &crafts, and Cunniff School on Tuesday evenings.The thanks to the Watertown Library,story Watertown Recreation Department in con- The Director and Head Clerk are the only telling. junction with its counterpart in Belmont full-time employees of the department. conducted various programs for our Special Part-time and seasonal employees are hired This department continues to attempt to Needs population. Programming for the to instruct and supervise the various pro- make more of the citizens aware of one of special citizens of the town, included bowl- grams of the department during the year. the town's most valuable assets,Arsenal ing,basketball, swimming,Friday night The year 2003 saw the retirement of Anne Park, Our Pre-K Sports Program was held socials and floor hockey. Crimmins after over 42 years of faithful at the Arsenal Park. Working with the and dedicated service to the citizens of the Watertown Youth Soccer Director,we SPRING town and to the Watertown Recreation scheduled many of their 6 verses 6 soccer During the spring, the department con- Department. games at the park. Working with the ducted a wide range of programs for the Watertown Police Department,a Street citizens of Watertown. Spring Programs NEW DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES Hockey Program for middle school age included Pre-K Sports, "T" Ball for young- AND EXPANSIONS youngsters was conducted at Arsenal Park. sters in grades K and 1 and Ragball for During FY2003 the Recreation By having our Adult Tennis Lessons and a children in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Baton Department,the Department of portion of our Summer Youth Basketball Classes were held at the Cunniff School for Community Development and D.P.W. Program at Arsenal Park,we have exposed children ages 3 to 16.This program culmi- worked on the following Capital this facility it to hundreds of the town's citi- nated with a recital at the Watertown Improvement Projects. The tot-lots at zens. Middle School and participation in the Victory Field,P.F.C.Richard S.Moxley annual Memorial Day Parade. The M. Playground, Corporal Richard O'Connell The Recreation Department expanded its John Moxley Track Program was again held Playground and Saltonstall Park were all Middle School Age Friday Night Drop-In at Victory Field for children in grades 4 and renovated with new play equipment and Gym Program to include 5th Graders,and 5.Adult Lessons for tennis were also con- rubberized safety surfaces. These Projects also extended the number of weeks of the ducted this past year. During the spring were nearly completed during the 2003 cal- program. This program is held at the the department continued its programming endar year. The final touches and inspec- Palladino Gym at the Watertown Middle for the special citizens of the town. The tion will be done in early 2004. School. department also issued permits for use of the town's playing fields. Another major addition to the Town's Park 2003 PROGRAMMING System was the construction of the Skate SUMMER Park on one of the basketball courts at the WINTER The department conducted a Summer Arsenal Park. The park marked the culmi- With the arrival of winter comes a wide Playground Program at the Arsenal,Bemis, nation of many hours of planning sessions range of Basketball Programs for the citi- Casey,Filippello and Victory Field Parks. by a dedicated Skate Park Committee, zens of the town. Kids Crafts, an arts & The activities on the playgrounds included Town Councilor Mark Sideris and former crafts program for 2 to 4 year-olds was held arts &crafts, baseball, basketball, tennis, Town Councilor Alex Liazos played major once again at the Watertown Boys&Girls' track&field, softball, ragball,whiffleball roles in moving the park forward. A group Club. Also this winter the recreation and more. Playground Field Trips were of 30 volunteers constructed the park on department expanded its Pre-K Sports taken to various locations in Greater Saturday,November 29,2003. The Program to include a winter session. This Boston.There were 3 two-week sessions of Recreation Department would like to thank program that included soccer and"T"ball classes this past summer.Tennis Lessons each and every one of them for their was also held in middle of the day at the were given at the Mary Williams Tennis efforts. Boys&Girls' Club. The department's Courts at Victory Field. Elementary After-School Basketball The Recreation Department expanded its Program held practices at the Cunniff and This summer the department hosted a summer program by offering an All Sports Hosmer Schools during the week. The Special Olympic Softball Tournament. The Clinic at the Hosmer School and the games were played at the Middle School on "Woody Fund"sponsored the tournament O'Connell Playground for an additional Saturdays. The Middle School phase of the and teams from as far away as Worcester week. John Papas supervised this program program includes a Sunday Afternoon In- enjoyed a day of softball and a cookout at 32 the O'Connell Playground. _ For the 34th year Pequossette Summer - Recreation Program was an intricate part of this summer activities for the youth of �# i Watertown. The camp runs 4 two-week sessions for youngsters 4 to 13.On average F•' there were 200 camper at each session.The daily activities include music, arts&crafts, playground games,sports,ping pong,foos- ball and gym play.The youngsters also went to the M.D.C.Pool to swim,to Arsenal Park for a cookout and other varied field trips.There were camp sleepovers for the older children;one of which was held on the grounds of the Lowell School. Family Nights and Talent Shows also added to summer entertainment of many of the The department worked with many groups town's residents.The department owes a and individuals to arrange for field use special thanks to the Watertown School through the town during FY 2003. Over Committee for its support of the 1800 park permits were issued to groups Pequossette Summer Recreation Program. such as Watertown Youth Soccer, Watertown Youth Baseball,Watertown Summer Basketball Leagues were run for Babe Ruth Baseball,Watertown Pop children and adults at many of the towns Warner Football,Watertown Senior Babe courts.The youth portion of the program Ruth Baseball,the Watertown School included both instruction and games,while Department,Watertown Men's Softball the adult leagues produced many highly League and Watertown Inter-city Team and competitive contests. Hundreds of people a new entry in an over 40 team.Permits participated in the program as players were also issued to many church groups, and/or spectators. scout groups,civic organizations,businesses and residents so they could schedule activi- FALL ties on the town's parks.The department Flag-tag football,soccer,mini-basketball also issued hundreds of permits for picnics and field hockey programs were offered the and parties at Arsenal and Filippello Park, elementary school students this past fall. as many people enjoy the beautiful grounds Drop-In Gym Programs were held at the of these two parks. Watertown Middle School on Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday evenings for the stu- The Watertown Recreation Department dents in grades 6 through 12,and also would like to thank all the Town adults. A Pre-K Sports Program was con- Departments for their assistance over the tinued as part of our fall programming. past year.Without their help and that of This program introduced 4 and 5 year-old many of our fine citizens,we would not be children to"T"ball and soccer. Programs able to provide the town's people with any- for our Special Needs Population were also thing near the programs they deserve. We conducted during this time of year.The would also like to thank the Town Council activities included social,field trips and and the Town Manager for their support of many sports. the many Capital Projects that have been completed and those in the planning stages. These projects will greatly enhance our REVENUES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES town parks and make Watertown a better place to live and play. Revenues form programs and other sources totaled over$140,000.00 This money was Respectfully submitted, used to fund many of the department's pro- Thomas J.Sullivan grams. Director of Recreation 22 Watertown Free Public Library MISSION the Minuteman Library Network,imple- Lisa Timothy resigned as Supervisor of mented a new online catalog in the spring Adult Services. Kathy Quinlan was hired as Watertown Free Public Library fulfills the of 2003. The graphical web interface and her replacement. informational,cultural,and recreational new and enhanced features have proven Young Adult Department: needs of the community by providing very popular with library patrons, who can Kathy Caple transferred to the Main access to a wide variety of popular and ref- search and reserve online, check their Library from the East Branch. erence materials,resources,services,and accounts and renew online, as well. Technical Services: programs that extend their personal and Forrest Mack retired after 37 years of serv- intellectual development and that reflect TRUSTEES ice to the Town. Rita Gavelis was hired as the Town's cultural and ethnic diversity. the new Supervisor. The staff works to create an environment After serving for eight years,Alexandra which welcomes and satisfies the needs of Quinn chose not to run for Library Trustee. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES users of all ages and abilities, and works Michael Hanlon,Jr.was elected to the actively to attract new users to the library. vacant seat. In 2003, the Trustees were very The library continues to provide many busy coordinating the fundraising effort for popular programs and services for children, NEW INITIATIVES the Main Library Renovation. young adults, and adults. The Honorable Town Council voted in In appreciation of the many hours donated The scope of training tutorials for adults on August, 2003 to fund the local portion of to the library by volunteers, the Trustees using the Internet was expanded to include the cost of renovating and expanding the honored them with a Volunteer training in using the new online catalog, Main Library. The library was awarded a Appreciation night in June. In 2003 volun- online databases, and other topics that grant by the Massachusetts Board of teers donated a total of 938 hours. might be of particular interest to individual Library Commissioners in November, 2002 patrons. in the amount of$2,972,408 for the proj- PERSONNEL ect. The renovations will double the square The number of Watertown residents receiv- footage of the Main Library, making it pos- Each year a Staff Day is held for the pur- ing home delivery services increased, and sible to increase the size of the children's pose of staff development and training. deliveries to local nursing homes continued. room and to add a local history room and The highlights of this year's Staff Day meeting rooms. The Main Library will included communication and team-build- Adult book discussion groups continued, move its operation to the Phillips School ing training plus a discussion of the Main including the semi-monthly adult group, while the construction takes place. Library design with our architect, Drayton senior book group,poetry group,science Fair. fiction group, and Spanish group. Kerry Healey, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,visited One of the most important aspects of pro- The popular series "PC Tips @ Your the library in December to make the offi- viding excellent library service is to be con- Library"was repeated this year. cial grant award. Many elected and stantly training staff in order to have the appointed officials were on hand to hear most up to date information possible. In The library's collections of foreign films on the Lieutenant Governor's remarks on the 2003, staff attended workshops on the USA DVD and foreign language learning pro- importance of public libraries. Patriot Act,children's literature,readers' grams on tape and CD were significantly advisory,Microsoft Access, Power Point, expanded. Materials in Arabic, Russian, In conjunction with five other libraries in Word,and Excel. Several staff also attend- Spanish,Armenian and Portuguese lan- the Metrowest region,the Watertown Free ed professional conferences—Massachusetts guages,funded by the Massachusetts Board Public Library began offering"virtual refer- Library Association Conference,New of Library Commissioner's community lan- ence" service via the"24/7 Reference"pro- England Library Association Conference, guage grant awarded last year,were pur- gram. This nation-wide program enables and the American Library Association chased and shelved in a special location in Watertown residents to ask questions and Conference. Staff members regularly par- the library. Several foreign-language news- receive answers from librarians across the ticipate in professional committees and papers,including Arabic, Portuguese and United States, 24 hours a day and seven make presentations at conferences. Chinese,were also added.Music cassettes days a week,by using Internet"chat"tech- were completely withdrawn to accommo- nology. Access is available through the Personnel changes occurred in the following date the rapidly-growing collection of library's web page. In return, members of departments: music on CDs. the Adult Services staff devote two hours each week to answering questions from Circulation Department: Programs held by the Adult Services depart- people throughout the country. Madlen Payaslian transferred to the Main ment included discussions on the history of Library from the East Branch. the Quabbin Reservoir, the Blizzard of'78, Watertown Free Public Library, as part of Adult Department: and Roger Thompson's discussion on the 34 history of Watertown and his most recent dents. Forty new tutors attended a 15-hour Reference Questions Answered in person, book"Divided We Stand: Watertown, tutor training series offered by the depart- via telephone,and email: Massachusetts 1630-1680". ment. Project Literacy collaborates with Bentley College, and in 2003, Bentley stu- Adult and Young Adult 13,900 The Children's Department took many dents participated as aides in the ESOL Children's 4789 "risks"in programming this year. Some of classes and speakers from the Bentley Low TOTAL:18,689 these include: sharing our"Wild Things" Tax Income Clinic visited ESOL classes. Attendance at Programs: costume with neighboring libraries;partici- Eighty volunteer tutors met weekly with pating in a"Community Languages"night students, a 15%increase from the last year. Department Number of Programs and offering a "Meet the Artists (9 your Social Events were held for all Project Attendance library" night for adults and children. The Literacy participants at the end of the Adult 32 343 Children's Department offered a story- school year,June, and in December as Children's 410 11,239 telling program with"The TaleSpinners"at Winter Solstice Party-- 120 attended each. Young Adult 21 392 Perkins School for the Blind. Librarian TOTAL:463 11,974 Hanako Nishida visited several enthusiastic The East Branch has had the special privi- classes at Hosmer School and spoke about lege of hosting a program called Japanese culture. A new playgroup with "Tempoland". This popular program, the Watertown Family Network was begun by a home schooling mother and formed. Staff created booklists that were daughter,features singing and rhythm shared with local educators. activities for children on a weekly basis. A local benefactor offered a free book to FRIENDS OF THE WATERTOWN any Watertown school child who read for FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 20 hours or more this summer. Children's staff publicized, coordinated and purchased The Friends of the Library expanded their the books for this reading promotion. support of the Museum Pass Program which enables Watertown residents to visit The Young Adult Department continues to the area's major museums at no or nominal provide materials and programs for our teen charge by adding a pass to the population. Graphic novels and video Franklin/Stone Zoo. The Friends spon- games are very popular recent additions to sored many library programs and conduct- the collection. Young Adult librarians work ed two very successful book sales. closely with school librarians and teachers in order to support the curriculum and STATISTICS offer booktalks to both teachers and stu- dents. Items added to the collection: The Project Literacy Department conduct- Books 9872 ed English for Speakers of Other Language Sound Recordings1876 (ESOL) classes for adults for 25 weeks of Videos/DVD's 2312 the year. Five classes at five different levels served 120 students from January—May. Total: 14060 A once a week daytime class for parents was continued at the Watertown Family Circulation: Network. In the summer a volunteer taught the group. In October,an additional ESOL Main Library—Adult and Young Adult evening class began with funding from the 236,873 Friends of Project Literacy,serving 15 more Main Library—Children's 118,700 students. Boston Adult Literacy Fund fund- East Branch 18,141 ed two of the evening ESOL classes and North Branch 27,777 childcare for the students'children through TOTAL CIRCULATION: 402,491 June. Project Literacy received a new two- year grant from Boston Adult Literacy Fund starting September 2003.This grant funds two classes at the beginner level and supports enrichment activities for the stu- 35 Veteran's Services Again in 2003, the Veterans' Services office saw an increase in veterans applying for enrollment in the Veterans Administration health care system. Due to increased pre- scription costs, rise in costs of health care plans and the aging of the veteran popula- tion more and more veterans relied on the VA to provide their health care. -` „�"""ter s. � _ • , , . lee . 'jo Thanks to the efforts of Bob Kaprielian and the local A T&T cable television studio, World War Two veteran oral histories con- - tinued to be produced,which resulted in half hour broadcasts on the local cable channel. Many favorable comments from Watertown residents were received as citi- zens heard, most for the first time, true accounts of what it meant to be a service Stephen Barmakian addresses the audience at the dedication of`Haig"Barmakian Square,Forest Street.... member in World War Two. Stephen's brother"Haig"was killed in the Battle Of Tlye Bulge, World War Two Along with interacting with the VA this bonus Watertown Square in support of office continued to assist veterans with Events: "Operation Iraqi Freedom. earned benefits regarding: -Financial—determined eligibility for state January again saw the annual VFW May brought the town's annual school visi- financial assistance and assisted accordingly, "Veterans'Walk for Homeless Veterans" at rations, planting of flags at local cemeteries if warranted the Arsenal Mall which was a great success with the help of many local veterans and -Housing—screened applicants for housing thanks to the efforts of Commander Joe cub scouts from Troop 271, and Memorial eligibility in Watertown,worked closely Caouette,wife Rosemary and their staff. Day parade. Thanks to the assistance of with the Watertown Housing Authority Russell Buchanan,Watertown's 104 year many volunteers along with town depart- -Employment—assisted veterans in resume old WWI and WW2 veteran led the walk- ments such as Police,Fire and DPW the development and job search by utilizing the ers as in past years. Many had a hard time parade was a success. This year,we saw the two local Department of Employment and keeping up with Mr. Buchanan. Troop dedication of five flagpoles next to the Training offices in Newton and Cambridge, #271 cub scouts and boy scouts visited the Town Hall, one for each branch of the serv- each of which has a designated veteran Chelsea Soldier's Home and socialized with ice. Retired United States Marine, SSG employment counselor the residents, bringing a lot of joy to all Joseph Cavallaro conceived of this idea and -Medical—helped in getting veterans attending. saw the project through. enrolled in the VA health care system by assisting with paperwork and driving to VA April saw local veterans and supporters hold June saw a very memorable luncheon for hospitals if unable to do so two "Rallies for the Troops"on the Delta in Eleutherios"Lefty" Lavrakas at the - Social Security—assisted in enrolling in Social Security at age 62 or later if desired; if eligible, assisted with the filing of SSD and SSI claims -Property Tax—insured that all service- connected disabled veterans were made aware of the fact that they can receive a dis- count on property taxes -Education Benefits—worked with eligible veterans in acquiring tuition benefits, if desired, at state colleges, trade schools, etc. -Bonuses—insured that veterans are enrolled in the various state bonus pro- grams such as programs for 100%service- , connected veterans bonus,war bonuses, parents of a killed-in-action service member Commander Caauette addresses the audience at the Veteran's Day observance... 36 Taxiarchae Hellenic Center. "Lefty"is a ' retired Navy Captain and member of the - T Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame. September brought the second anniversary of one of the most tragic days in American history,September 11,2001. This office was proud to be a part of Watertown's observance of this somber occasion. Thanks to the efforts of many groups and individuals,observances were held at the Delta in Watertown Square,fire headquar- ters and Saltonstall Park. Additionally,this office set up a table at Watertown's annual Faire on the Square at Left to rigbt•...Josepb Cavallaro(Marine Carps),Dennis Gill(Air Force),Robert Quinn(Navy),Kay Garvin(Coast Guard), Bernard Becker(marine Carps),Mark Robertson(A troy)...dedication offtve flagpoles representing the Saltonstall Park to provide information for five branches ofthe military next to the Town Hall.. all veterans and dependents. Also in September, this office attended the annual _ three day veterans'training Conference put on by the state Department of Veterans' . Services. Always very informative, this event provided local veterans service officers fl I.�i'w with updates on all state programs along p P g g with updates on social security,Medicare, health programs and the like. November brought the annual Veteran's Day observance this year held at VFW Post 1105, With Commander Joseph Caouette as master of ceremonies, this moving event provided a forum for speakers including state and local officials and veterans to remember and reflect on veterans past and present and the positive effect they have AMVETS Post#41 members...left to right...GregARabian,Sam zortranjian,Commander Elliot Vanetzian... had on this great nation. Additionally, "Haig"Barmakian Square was dedicated at Forest Street. ti i The Veterans'Services office will continue - to aid and assist any Watertown veteran and dependent in all aspects of benefits, eligibil- ity and federal, state and local veterans pro- grams. We are proud to be able to do so. s �r 27 VFW Past#1105 and AMVETS Post#41 members... 27 The John A. Ryan Arena The John A Ryan Skating Arena successfully completed its thirty-second year of operation.Watertown Youth Hockey provided a thirty- week program for the youth of Watertown.Their program continues to provide a low cost activity to the community through the hard work of the league officers,coaches and players. In addition to the excitement created by the improvement of the Watertown High School teams,Bentley College qualified for the NCAA/ MAAC hockey playoffs.Trinity Catholic and Newton South also call the Arena home.The Arena hosted fourteen playoff games of Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.This number exceeded the total of any comparable facility in the state. The planning for the construction of the updates to the Arena continued.These improvements would add much needed locker room space in addition to providing comfort for the patrons watching the action on the ice. The past improvements to the Arena are still providing great service after three years of operation.The summer of 2003 provided the staff with time to work on the maintenance tasks that need more time and better weather conditions to fix than the busy season allows.These included,painting the entire interior of the Arena,removing all the matting for a good scrub and tightening up some nuts and bolts. The entire staff would like to thank the Staff at Town Hall for all their help.Thanks also go to Department of Public Works,Watertown Fire and Watertown Police for answering our many calls for assistance in a timely manner. 38 Department Of Public Works Innovations In July 2002, the new Life Line discount Zipper")which assists dramatically in the A new water park at Arsenal Park opened in was initiated for qualifying water cus- process of roadway repairs. Other purchas- the summer of 2002, providing refreshment tomers. The discount is now available for es which replaced existing equipment were and family recreation. Like its counterpart low income seniors who receive a 17D or a new street sweeper, a pick up truck for a at Filippello Park, the Arsenal park water 41 C real estate exemption and live in the supervisor and two S-10 trucks for use by park is operational from Memorial Day property or for low income residents who the Highway Division. until Labor Day. receive fuel assistance. Forestry In September 2002, the Department initi- Sales of Town capacity at the incinerator in The Forestry division handles the pruning ated a pilot program for the year round North Andover reached a whopping and maintenance of our urban forest. In drop off of computers monitors and televi- 1597.75 tons for a total income of$ FY2003, the division took down 74 trees, sions at the recycling center. The program 115,836.88. 16 of which were takedowns necessitated by was an instant success, increasing the vol- storm damage and 3 necessitated by acci- ume of CRTs diverted from the waste dents. Over 250 trees were trimmed. stream while increasing convenience for the DEPARTMENTALOVERVIEW residents. Highway Administration The Highway division is responsible for Long awaited renovations on the Public The office staff handles public relations and maintenance and repair of approximately Works facility on Orchard Street began in information,permits,departmental payroll, 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles of April 2003. In conjunction with the reno- purchasing,invoicing,accounting,water Town sidewalk, maintenance and repair of vations, the old incinerator building which and sewer billing, commercial trash collec- paved areas abutting or contained within remained on the site of the Recycling tion billing, cemetery records, funding Town facilities,review and issuance of rele- Center was demolished. issues surrounding all construction con- vant permits. tracts and interface with state and federal The Department formalized its water quali- agencies. Administrative staff also main- In FY2003, staff of the Highway Division ty services program by naming Paul Farrell tains communications with the Town's con- repaired 28 sidewalk locations, placed per- as the Water Quality Foreman. Water qual- tractor providing residential trash removal, manent patch at 54 locations, installed over ity encompasses drinking water quality, and handles public relations, data collection 250 yards of loam for planting strips town water meter reading, resolution of billing and analysis, and State reporting require- side,overlaid Bemis Street from Waverley questions, outfall testing, smoke testing, ments regarding trash collection and recy- Avenue to Westminster Road, and placed backflow prevention and cross connection cling. 356 tons of mix for pothole repair. Staff survey. also performed extensive preparation work Cemetery in support of the renovation work taking Public Works also welcomed Tom Iodice The Cemetery division is responsible for place at the DPW. into our Parks Division, David Donnelly maintenance of over thirty acres of ceme- into the Forestry Division,Chris Hamner tery at three separate locations, sale of grave Parks into the Sewer Division,Kevin Lessard into plots,preparation of graves,oversight of The Parks division handles all maintenance the Highway Division and Bobby funerals at Town cemeteries. needs at 88 acres of Town grounds,parks D'Agostino into Central Motors. and recreational facilities configured in 12 In FY2003, the division handled 125 inter- baseball fields, seven soccer fields, one field The Department purchased a new engi- ments and 15 cremations.Thirty-four hockey field, one football field and two neering copier to facilitate reproduction of graves were sold for immediate use. water parks, including picnic tables, cook- plans and drawings for members of the Seventy monuments were installed and 20 out grills and public rest rooms. The divi- public researching a large variety of infor- flush markers were placed, exclusive of vet- sion interfaces with all groups using facili- mation. eran's markers. The Common Street ties,and accordingly marks playing grounds Cemetery received one cremation. for all baseball, football, field hockey and Also in the interest of research, the soccer games played by high school, recre- Department undertook a program of Central Motors ation dept. and youth groups in spring and microfilming cemetery records and certain The staff maintains and repairs vehicles for fall. engineering records. The scanning was sup- nine divisions,Town inspectors and admin- plemented by the design of new computer istrative vehicles. Vehicles range from light The division uses the services of outside programs to record and access stored infor- pick up trucks to heavy dump trucks and contractors to assist in parks maintenance mation. The project makes the information related construction equipment. and turf maintenance. more easily accessible to the public, more user friendly for the staff, saves space and During FY2003, the Department pur- The Department was again fortunate to preserves valuable historical records. chased an asphalt reclaimer("Asphalt have the assistance of students in the sum- 39 met of 2002. Students worked in the areas Site Review Process of parks, cemeteries,forestry and highway. Department staff conducted plan reviews, In a seemingly short period of time, the inspections, and meetings with project pro- students accomplished a great deal of work. ponents for twelve major construction proj- ects within the Town. Water,Sewer and Drain In FY2003, the staff performed 108 water Contract Work renewals,repaired 52 water leaks, 5 water Contractors performed roadway reclama- main breaks,replaced 22 fire hydrants, tion on Harnden Avenue,Hardy Avenue, inspected or repaired 99 fire hydrants fol- Highland Avenue,Coolidge Hill Road and lowing inspection by the Fire Department, Perry Street, and grind and overlay of repaired 10 sewer lines, 2 storm drains, Sycamore Street and selected roadways rebuilt 27 catch basins, responded to 186 within Ridgelawn Cemetery. Over house line sewer back ups and 90 main line $200,000 of sidewalk repairs were also per- sewer back ups. formed under contract. Staff also performed the annual six week Specifications were also developed for program of hydrant and water main flush- installation of an irrigation system at Casey ing, conducted weekly drinking water qual- Playground. ity sampling in conjunction with the MWRA,marked, inspected and sampled Snow and Ice river outfalls for quality of river water, The staff also met our standard of excel- lence for snow removal for the blizzard of In July 2002, the Department assisted the February 2003 and received over$ 100,000 City of Waltham in responding to a spill of in emergency assistance reimbursements hazardous materials at Hardy Pond by from the Federal Emergency Management deploying trained staff and our specialized Agency(FEMA). Spill Response truck to work on site in con- junction with Waltham's staff. Engineering During FY2003, contracts were bid for replacement and remodeling of catch basins and manholes,permanent street patching and two contracts were bid for sidewalk repairs. Over ninety requests for engineering infor- mation were researched and completed. 40 Police Department BUREAU OF previous grants, this grant will provide The Detective Division is comprised of the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES spending for a variety of products and serv- Investigative Unit,Licensing Unit,Juvenile ices that will enhance delivery of police Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Drug Unit In 2003, the Police department continued services for the citizens of Watertown. and the Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the to apply for and was granted several State division investigated numerous crimes, ini- and Federal Grants. In 2002,the Police During 2003, the Police Department con- tiated investigations, inspected licensed Department was among a select few depart- tinued to fund its highly acclaimed and premises and were involved in programs for ments in Massachusetts to receive the successful Cops &Kids program at the juveniles,the elderly,the business commu- Office of Community Policing Services middle school. The Department conducted nity and the general public. U.S. Department of Justice"Cops In its 15th&16th Citizen Police Academies, School" grant. In 2003, this grant provided four R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) As a result of a continued Federal our department funding for two full time programs and was instrumental in the con- Accountability Incentive Block Grant police officers. These School Resource tinued operation of several programs con- (JAIBG) the Watertown Police Department Officers (SRO) devote all of their time to ducted at the Fitness Gym at the is continuing the Juvenile Encounter Team working in the schools building relation- Watertown High School. program (J.E.T.). The J.E.T.program will ships with students and faculty. The goal is run from September 1, 2003 until June 31, to reduce crime, bullying, recidivism and to On June 12,2003 the Watertown Police 2004. (extended to conform to continuously build upon a positive relation- Department achieve full accreditation by Commonwealth's Fiscal Year Cycle). ships developed with the students. the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. Our department became the The J.E.T. program is a cooperative effort The Police Department received a grant only third police department in between the Waltham Probation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts to acquire both accreditation Department,Middlesex DA's office and the to continue implementation of the and certification. Watertown Police Department. This pro- Community Policing program. These gram,which is directed by Detective funds allow for a myriad of activities to In 2003,The Watertown Police Sergeant William Logue, funds the joint bring the citizens of Watertown and the Department continued a joint Federal& weekend night patrols of a team consisting Police Department together for improving State grant to upgrade our crime reporting of a police officer and probation officer. the quality of life and combating crime. system. This grant provided the computer The team attempts to locate, field interview This grant is also providing funding for our equipment and software necessary for this and counsel youths who have been identi- membership in the North Eastern task and was completed by mid-year 2003. fied as"at-risk"or youths that are currently Middlesex Law Enforcement Council. The department now reports its crime sta- on probation. This team patrol approach (N.E.M.L.E.C.) This is a regional task tistics to state and federal agencies via the has proved effective at lowering the number force which provides a number of support National Incident-Based Reporting System. of youths who re-commit criminal offences. services to combat criminal activities and (NIBRS) Two probation officers and 12 police offi- domestic or foreign terrorism. Our depart- cers are assigned to the program. ment provides support personnel for The old UCR(Uniform Crime Reporting) N.E.M.L.E.C.'s Rapid Response Team Program collects offense information on the The Domestic Violence Unit was estab- (RRT),Swat, Dispatch,Motorcycle Unit, eight Part I crimes of homicide, forcible lished in 1992 and investigates over 200 Computer Investigation.The Department rape, robbery,aggravated assault,burglary, cases a year. Det.Joseph Kelly was also received a 2003 State and Federal bul- larceny-theft,motor vehicle theft,and appointed as the Domestic Violence Officer let proof vest grant,which allowed the arson. It provided limited information in June of 2002. In addition, the unit pro- much needed replacement of vest older about offenses,victims and offenders, and vides legal advice, support and assistance to than 5 years. includes reported arrests for 21 additional other agencies,with the emphasis being crime categories.Under NIBRS,law placed on the safety of the victim and pros- In 2003, the Police Department completed enforcement authorities provide informa- ecution of the abuser. expenditures authorized under the Bureau tion to the FBI on each criminal incident of Justice Block Grant it received in 2001. involving 46 specific offenses, including the This department is a member of the The department purchased communica- 8 Part I crimes, that occur in our jurisdic- Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task tion, radio, traffic enforcement, and other tion. Details about each incident include Force (SMCDTF) which was formed in related equipment.The department pur- information about multiple victims and 1996 and consists of officers from nine area chased rifles and handguns as well. The offenders.Arrest information on the 46 police departments. The division currently Watertown Police Web Page and other offenses plus 11 lesser offenses is also pro- has one detective assigned to this task force. community policing initiatives were also vided in NIBRS. In the year of 2003 the SMCDTF has con- funded. In 2003, the department was ducted thirty-two (32) investigations. awarded its eighth consecutive Bureau of DETECTIVE DMSION These investigations resulted in the arrest of Justice Block Grant. As in the case of the thirty-five (35) persons and the following 41 seizures. Drugs: Cocaine— 1,663 grams, to establish relationships with detectives two retirements. Det.Arthur Coffey was Marijuana—26 pounds, Heroin—22 bags, and agents from various departments. transferred from his detective clerk's posi- Ecstasy—564 tablets, Lipotor pills—2000 Throughout the year there was a continued tion to the prosecutors division. Det. pills, Oxycontin-159 pills, Valium-2 pills, effort to scrutinize reported crimes. This Kathleen Campbell was assigned as the new Special K-2 vials. Weapons: 0. Other: strategy revealed that many crimes that detective clerk and Det. David MacNeil Assets:Vehicles-1,US Currency-$50,800, were reported were unfounded or false and was assigned as the new general investiga- and three computers. In June of this year, that many employees committed reported tor. Sgt. Robert Eldredge,who was assigned this unit was decentralized. The unit is cur- commercial larcenies. to the Prosecutor's division retired in April rently operating under this decentralization of 2003. Sgt.Edward Kasabian was model. In addition to their normal duties the divi- assigned as the new Sergeant in the Sion also conducted alcohol-related sweeps Prosecutor's Unit at this time. The Prosecutor's Unit continued to work aimed at curtailing teenage involvement in effectively with the Middlesex County such activity. Package stores,clubs,and LICENSING UNIT District Attorney's Office. The Prosecutor's restaurants were monitored and youths Unit handled over 988 cases in the year questioned as to proper identification. The In order to encourage cooperation between 2003. success of these operations is a result of the the Licensees of the City and the Police educational efforts of this division directed Department,with the intent to detect pos- The Detective Division has continued to towards the liquor establishments and the sible violations of the laws and regulations work closely with other area departments, strong enforcement action by the governing licenses, members of this unit including Federal agencies in the area of Watertown Licensing Board.The division conducted inspections of various licensed drugs, gaming, organized crime, sexual also participated in teaching several classes establishments during both day and night assault,financial crimes and firearms. Our at the Watertown Citizen Police Academy time hours. Any irregularities observed Detectives attend monthly detective meet- during these inspections were investigated ings where they exchange information with PERSONNEL CHANGES and appropriate action taken whenever area detectives. They attend the Greater deemed necessary. Boston Detective's meeting which is held The Detective Division had some personnel monthly at Brookline Police Department changes during 2003. Detectives Robert During 2003, complaints filed with the and the NEMLEC Detective's Meeting Corrazzini and Peter Seminara announced Watertown Licensing Board resulted in the which is held at the Stoneham Country their retirement and retired in February of following actions being taken:The suspen- Club.These meetings have provided us 2003. This created two openings in the Sion of three (3) licenses for alcohol estab- with valuable information on criminal detective division.These positions were lishments for a total of nine (9) days. In activity in our area and also have enabled us filled in December in anticipation of the addition,several licensed establishments, LICENSE APPLICATIONS 2003 APPLICATIONS: Processed Approved Denied Susp/Rev Firearm Applications License to Carry- CL A 107 111 License to Carry- CL B 11 11 FID CL C 45 42 FID CL D 13 14 Alien Permit-FID 2 2 TOTAL 178 180 0 0 Alcohol Applications Special One Day Permits 261 261 Sunday Closings 2 2 Special Closing Hours 25 25 TOTAL 288 288 0 0 42 Other Applications ly disturbance calls.This department also Auctioneers Special 9 9 received and processed approximately two Block Party 4 4 hundred(200) restraining orders during Constable 2 3 this year. Entertainment 2 2 Fair/Carnival 4 4 Hackney Carriage 27 27 Detective Kelly monitors all domestic relat- Hackney Driver 59 59 ed incidents and conducts follow-ups and Outdoor Concert 3 3 contacts victims and defendants when nec- Peddler 4 4 essary. Det. Kelly also attends round-table Raffle&Bazaar 19 17 discussions at Waltham District Court on a Road Race/Walk-A-Thon 4 4 monthly basis.These meetings are with rep- Solicitor 1 1 resentatives from the District Attorneys Tag Day 2 2 Office,victim-witness advocates and TOTAL 140 139 0 0 domestic violence officers from surrounding cities and towns. Det. Kelly also publishes a Misc. Licensing Investigations domestic"Hot Spots"list in the Police And or Requests for Service: 148 (January through June) department's weekly bulletin,which keeps patrol and supervisory officers updated with The following licensed establishments served suspensions during the year of 2003: current domestic related issues in the Town. 21 Nickels INVESTIGATIONS Donohue's Shooters Bar&Grill d/b/a Innerlimits In January, Det. Collins worked with UPS security, Chelsea Police and Boston College including both alcohol and auto repair, the law,probation (including CHINS) or Police in recovering over$300,000 worth were issued written warnings. school rules that may effect themselves or of stolen property from the UPS facility in JUVENILE UNIT others within the system. During the year 2003, this department had In the year 2002,we had the addition of official contact with 238 juveniles, 159 two School Resource Officers (SRO's)to males and 79 females,for various incidents, our department. Officer Lloyd Burke was with 23 arrested and 30 juveniles sum- assigned to the Middle School and Officer monsed. James O'Connor was assigned to the High School. These new positions have greatly Der. David Collins has been the depart- reduced the workload of the Juvenile ment's juvenile detective since 2001.The Officer. These Officers work in conjunc- Juvenile Detective's responsibilities include tion with the juvenile officer on issues conducting investigations involving regarding juveniles. These officers continue Juveniles and working with Juvenile to work together on numerous cases in the Probation and the Department of Social school and the results of this program have Services. Working as a member of the been extremely positive.The SRO's have Juvenile Encounter Team (JET) which pro- become a tremendous resource to the vides a positive working relationship Detective Division with their assistance in a between the police, probation and the court variety of incidents and cases involving stu- system. This program is designed to meet dents. at risk juveniles in their home, school or hangouts with the intent to give guidance, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT direction and encouragement. The Juvenile officer also attends monthly meetings of the Detective Joseph Kelly was assigned as the Community Based Justice(CBJ)which is a Domestic Violence Officer in June of 2002. group meeting sponsored by the Middlesex This department investigated over two hun- Watertown.A driver from the company was County District Attorney's Office,school dred ninety(290) domestic related inci- charged with receiving stolen property. officials and Police Officers. The purpose dents,which resulted in the arrest of seven- of these meetings is to share information ty-five (75) individuals and also responded In February, Det. Munger and Det. Collins involving juveniles who are in violation of to approximately two-hundred ninety fami- investigated a fire at Viacam on Pleasant St. 43 Their investigation resulted in the arrest of Det. Collins was assigned to the NEMLEC future. an employee for setting the fire. Computer Crime Unit for three months, In February,Det.MacNeil investigated the September to early December. Det. Collins The Watertown Police Department contin- rash of stolen pocketbooks that were occur- received specialized training in computer ues to maintain its accreditation require- ring at the Perkins School for the Blind. crimes and conducted numerous computer ments in anticipation for the creation of the investigations while assigned to this unit. new Accreditation Commission. As a result of this investigation, Det. Accreditation maintenance requires detailed MacNeil was able to identify two of the COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND documentation of training,reports and suspects who were ultimately arrested and STAFF DEVELOPMENT DIVISION compliance with issued policy and proce- charged with these crimes. dures, constant policy review and updates, ACCREDITATION and maintenance of the facility and equip- Also in February, Det. MacNeil and Det. ment,among many other requirements. Collins worked with Officer O'Connor on On April 8th &9th, 2003, the The Watertown Police Department is also the stabbing incident following the Massachusetts Police Accreditation currently exploring the possibility of seek- Watertown High School basketball game.A Commission sent a team of accreditation ing National Accreditation from the suspect was identified and arrested for this assessors to the Watertown Police Commission on Accreditation for Law incident. Department to conduct an assessment of Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). the Watertown Police Department. The Currently there are only three agencies in In March, Det. Munger investigated a rape assessment team examined the Massachusetts that have been granted that occurred on Prentiss St.As a result of Department's written policies and proce- National Accreditation. this investigation a suspect was identified dures, inspected training records and files, and a warrant issued for his arrest. Suspect interviewed employees and inspected the DEPARTMENTTRAINING was later arrested on the warrant. agency's facility and equipment. The assessment team recommended to the During the year 2003 all members of the In April, Der. Kelly investigated a Breaking Accreditation Commission that the Watertown Police Department attended and Entering and Larceny of prescription Watertown Police Department be granted twenty-four hours of in-service training ses- medications while an elderly resident was Accreditation. sions presented by the Massachusetts home. Der. Kelly and Det.MacNeil fol- Criminal Justice Training Council. The in- lowed this up and identified and arrested a On June 12th,2003 Chief Deveau sat service training program has a core curricu- suspect later this same day. before the Massachusetts Police lum consisting of criminal, motor vehicle Accreditation Commission Executive board and constitutional law updates, defensive In May,James Pallone was found guilty of and the board voted unanimously to grant tactics, first aid and cardiopulmonary resus- Home Contractor Fraud and placed on the Watertown Police Department accredi- citation (CPR). four years probation.This was a result of an tation status. The Watertown Police investigation conducted by Det. Kelly and Department was only the twelfth police In June of 2003, 29 of our patrol officers the Attorney Generals Office. department in the state of Massachusetts to attended a three-day Critical Incident be granted this prestigious award which is Management course. The course was spon- In June, Der. Kelly and Det. MacNeil in effect for a three-year period. The sored by the Greater Boston Police Council, investigated a reported Carjacking on Watertown Police Department was also in conjunction with the North Eastern Church and Summer St.This investigation only the third agency in the state to be Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council resulted in the victim admitting the inci- granted both Accreditation and (NEMLEC). It is designed to prepare dent was not true and him being charged Certification. The Watertown Police police personnel on how to respond and with a false police report. Department had been working toward contain a critical incident, such as a hostage accreditation for approximately fifteen situation, a hazardous material spill or even In February, Der. St. Onge concluded a years. a terrorism incident.The Watertown Police drug investigation at New England Tune Department was the first and thus far the and Lube on Main St.The owner of this In October 2003, the Executive Office of only police department in Massachusetts to business was selling drugs out of the busi- Public Safety disbanded the Massachusetts provide this training to the majority of their ness.A search warrant was executed and the Police Accreditation Commission due to patrol officers.The program is generally owner was arrested. In June,the Watertown the lack of state funds and the low number restricted to supervisors due to the cost Licensing Board revoked the auto repair of agencies that have been able to reach associated with the program (three-days in license from New England Tune and Lube. accreditation status. Efforts are presently length). This is another example of how being made by the Massachusetts Chiefs of the Watertown Police Department is SPECIALIZED DETECTIVE Police Association and similar agencies to preparing to confront this new concern for TRAINING privatize the Accreditation Commission. terrorism. This is expected to take place in the near 44 seminars in sexual assault, latent fingerprint strong rapport with the teachers as well as recovery,juvenile fire setter's prevention, the students. The D.A.R.E. Officer has counterfeit money detection, computer worked with the schools on fundraisers, crime, and narcotics. peer mediation,field trips,and regularly attends the Department's Cops and Kids Civilian employees and public safety dis- program. 1 . patchers received training in first aid and _ CPR,Automated External Defibrillation The Department has one full time officer (AED),and data entry in the High School and the Middle School. Police supervisors also received additional These officers build relationships with the training sponsored by various law enforce- The Police Department's commitment to a students and staff,provide a sense of securi- ment and academic specialists Captain well-trained and educated work force is an ty in the facility,and provide guidance to Rocca, Sgt. Pugliese and Sgt. Logue attend- ongoing process and will continue well into teachers,students,and their parents. The ed a two-week police leadership course the future. High School officer regularly teaches senior sponsored by the University of classes about the law and legal issues as they Massachusetts at Lowell and the Lowell North Eastern Massachusetts Law pertain to their age group. The Middle Police Department. Many nationally recog- Enforcement Council (N.E.M.L.E.C.) School Resource officer regularly attends nized leaders in law enforcement, such as the Department's Cops and Kids program. William Bratton,the current Police Chief With the increased concerns for terrorism These officers regularly attend the of the Los Angeles Police Department growing numbers of police agencies in Community Based Justice meetings,and instruct the course. Massachusetts are relying on organizations work with the administration to assist in such as NEMLEC to provide added obtaining necessary services for students. Firearm training and qualification courses resources and expertise in the event of a In April, 2003 the School Resource Officers were conducted for all department mem- large scale emergency. The Watertown and two school representatives joined the bers twice during the year 2003. In the Police Department has been affiliated with North East Massachusetts Law spring, all officers attended a field-training NEMLEC since January of 2002. In the Enforcement Council's School Threat course at Ft. Devens,Ayer,MA,where all past year the Watertown Police Department Assessment Response Unit. This team of officers were trained and certified in the use has expanded its commitment to NEM- four individuals will assist other NEMLEC of the AR-15 patrol rifle. In the fall, all LEC,with personnel assigned to the Rapid communities when their school community officers went to the Boston Police Range at Response Team(RRT),SWAT team, faces a threat. Moon Island in Boston where they quali- School Threat Assessment and Response fled in nighttime low lighting conditions. Team (STARS), motorcycle unit,emer- The Community Police Officer offers a gency dispatch and computer crime units. wide range of presentations and training Various police officers received specialized This has greatly increased the training and seminars to the citizens of Watertown. The instruction in the following areas: commu- expertise of the Watertown officers assigned Officer also works with community groups, nity policing,juvenile violence,threat to NEMLEC and allows the Watertown and participates in neighborhood improve- assessment,drugged driving,commercial Police Department to call-up more than ment and crime reduction projects.The vehicle enforcement, suicide prevention, 100 additional police officers in the event Community Police Officer is a certified gang violence, terrorism and domestic vio- of an emergency or unusual occurrence. D.E.C.I.D.E. instructor. This is a risk lence. reduction and self defense course for senior COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND citizens. The Officer not only teaches the School Resource and Community Policing STAFF DEVELOPMENT UNIT course, but regularly conducts home visits Officers were trained in many community to senior citizens at risk. In February policing related areas such as child abuse, The Community and Staff Development 2003,the Community Police Officer coor- school safety, Drug Abuse Resistance Unit consists of the D.A.R.E. Officer, two dinated the Town's effort to be designated a Education,bullying prevention,Internet School Resource Officers, and one full time Heart Safe Community. This effort con- safety and protecting our elders. Community Police Officer. sisted of conducting research into the Town's ability to respond to cardiac emer- Traffic Division officers attended courses in The D.A.R.E. Officer teaches substance gencies, and the ability to provide cardiac motor vehicle law,child passenger safety, abuse education classes to sixth and seventh emergency training to the citizens of laser speed detection, commercial vehicle graders, and also teaches first graders about Watertown. enforcement, and passenger safety. staying away from strangers. The D.A.R.E. Officer also provides support to all of the In 2003, the Division began using surveys Specialized training was conducted in the elementary schools, and is a resource for to measure citizen's fear of crime and satis- Detective Division. Detectives attended legal questions, and assistance with troubled faction with the Police Department. The youths. The D.A.R.E. Officer builds a survey also gives citizens an opportunity to 45 SWORN PERSONNEL CIVILIAN PERSONNEL NEW HIRES PROMOTIONS: William J.Patterson-Sergeant 4/24/2003 Michael Annis-Public Safety Dispatcher 4/8/2003 Thomas J. Grady-Sergeant 5/22/2003 William Saltzman-Public Safety Dispatcher 4/16/2003 APPOINTMENTS: RETIREMENTS John Bartolomucci 2/24/2003 Margaret O'Reilly-Principal Clerk 7/4/2003 David Downs 2/24/2003 Jennifer Eldredge 2/24/2003 RESIGNATIONS Kerry Mitchell 2/24/2003 Donna M. Palombo-Public Safety Dispatcher 3/12/2003 Michael Tulipano 2/24/2003 Kathleen O'Dette 7/14/2003 RETIREMENTS: Peter Seminara-Patrolman/Detective 2/24/2003 Robert Corazzini-Patrolman/Detective 2/24/2003 Joseph Dennis Gill-Patrolman 2/26/2003 Robert Eldredge-Detective/Sergeant 4/23/2003 Gerard Mullen-Sergeant 7/2/2003 Edward Bakerian-Patrolman 9/13/2003 make recommendations on how the cooperative effort and to protect their prop- for enforcement. These locations are where Department can improve its quality of serv- erty through enforcement of laws and high- a large number of accidents or violations ice. On a yearly basis, six hundred random ly visible deterrent activities. The officers occur, or where there are numerous com- surveys are mailed to citizens who have of the Patrol Division represent the depart- plaints by citizens. This selective enforce- had contact with the Department. The ment's first response to all emergencies and ment activity was funded by a $12,600 Department has received an overwhelming- most calls for service. Due to retirements, grant the Department received from the ly positive response to the survey questions. the Department hired six new officers in Governor's Highway Safety Bureau. The Watertown Police Department contin- 2003 to fill vaccines. They are Off. Kerry ues to offer the Rape Aggression Defense Mitchell, Off.Michael Tulipano, Off. Patrols were adjusted during the course of Systems program to women who live or David Downs, Off.John Barrolomucci, the year to address increased activity due to work in Watertown. This 16 hour risk Off.Jennifer Eldredge and Off. Kathleen crime trends,holidays,special events,and reduction and self defense course is free for O'Dette. From the rime an officer retires, recreational events at parks and play- participants. In 2003, the Department's it takes approximately one year to hire and grounds. Patrols were increased during certified instructors held three R.A.D. train an officer to fill that vacancy. peak shopping periods in the business dis- courses. The program remains well tricts of Watertown. This was accom- received and attended. During 2003 the Patrol Division responded plished by using motor patrol, foot patrol, to 25,493 calls for service. These calls initi- and the use of motorcycles. The Patrol The Department continues to maintain its ated investigations and events that resulted Division works in concert with other divi- ties with the community. Through the in 517 arrests. These statistics do not sions in the Police Department and outside Community Police Coalition,officers meet reflect all of the officer-initiated contacts public and private agencies within the area regularly with a core group of citizens who made by patrol officers during the course of to accomplish the objective of providing the volunteer their time to improve the quality routine patrol. most effective deployment of personnel of life in Watertown. Community mem- possible. Computer data is analyzed to bers who contributed greatly to this effort Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was assist in the deployment of police officers to in 2003 include: Sheila Warner,Kathy also placed in the enforcement of traffic areas in need of police attention. Leonard,James Bennas, Herman Getrost, regulations in keeping with the goal of and Susan Sidiropoulos. moving traffic safely and efficiently on the The Patrol Division, as well as the entire streets of Watertown. Officers and equip- Police Department, is committed to BUREAU OF FIELD OPERATIONS ment were assigned to monitor and enforce Community Policing. One of the goals of PATROL DMSION traffic rules and orders when necessary in Community Policing is to build a partner- keeping with this goal. ship between the police and the communi- The primary mission of the Patrol Division ry,encouraging interaction between the two is to serve Watertown's citizens through a Officers were also assigned to "hot spots" so that we can solve community problems 46 together. This partnership also allows the of Motor Vehicles to obtain vehicle infor- The Traffic Division also supervises twenty- community to let the police know what mation and confirm warrants on wanted two full time and two part time traffic concerns they have and which issues they individuals.Two new dispatchers wee hired supervisors. These supervisors are responsi- feel are important and would like in 2003 to fill vacancies.They were Disp. ble for traffic control and the safe passage addressed. Officers receive training in Michael Annis and Disp. William of school children in and around the public Community Policing and are encouraged to Saltzman. schools. increase their interaction with the citizens on their respective patrol routes. Officers TRAFFIC DIVISION In the event of any serious or fatal accident, are also relieved of their assignment for a the Watertown Police Department Traffic portion of their shift to work with the com- In 2003 the Watertown Police Department Division maintains a team of accident munity on various issues and problems. Traffic Division conducted traffic enforce- reconstruction specialists who are on call Accomplishments include a Police Athletic ment activities throughout the Town. twenty-four hours a day. League that has had over three hundred These activities included enforcement of These officers are capable of reconstructing youths participate and are coached by both parking regulations and moving motor an accident and determining vehicle speeds police officers and dispatchers who volun- vehicle laws. and other variables contributing to the acci- teer their time. A"Cop's and Kids"pro- dent. gram involving police officers and middle The Traffic Divisions has two patrol cars school students in a structured after school and four Harley Davidson motorcycles The Traffic Division received a$12,000 program between the hours of 2:30 p.m. assigned to it. Officers operating these Grant from the Governor's Highway Safety and 5:00 p.m. In 2003 the Police motorcycles attended forty hours of instruc- Bureau. This allowed the department to Department held two Citizens Police tion at the Boston Police Motorcycle concentrate on crosswalk, speed and seat- Academies which give participating citizens Training Academy and the M.B.T.A. belt violations, as well as detecting impaired an inside look at the police department. Motorcycle Training Academy. drivers due to alcohol or drugs. Each class is made up of approximately twenty citizens, of all ages, and is taught by The Traffic Division supervises two town Traffic officers also install child safety car police officers on various subjects including employees who are employed as Parking seats for town residents free of charge. narcotics,criminal law, traffic,patrol proce- Enforcement Officials.The addition of Officers attend a forty-hour course to learn dures, and deadly force. The program also these two positions allows Police Officers to how to properly install child car seats. In included a ride along,where participants dedicate their time to other police duties. 2003, officers installed 125 car seats. can ride with an officer on patrol to get an up close and personal view of police work. Between January and December 2003, the The Traffic Division also received a grant of Traffic Division conducted surveys,studied fifty bicycle safety helmets from Governor's The department also received a state and traffic flows,and conducted investigations Highway Safety Bureau,for distribution to federal grant in 2003 of$ 12,423 to pur- for the Watertown Traffic Commission. town youths in need of a helmet or in con- chase bullet proof vests for its officers. This information was used by the Traffic junction with a bicycle safety program. Commission in their determination for the PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS addition, replacement, or deletion of traffic In the Year 2003, the department issued the signs, rules and regulations. following motor vehicle citations: There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers that answer over 100,000 incoming phone The Traffic Division also conducts addi- 27,368 total parking violations. calls per year. The dispatchers answer all tional surveys and investigations for other 13,127 total moving citations. calls for assistance for both the Watertown Town agencies such as the D.P.W.,Zoning Fire Department and Police Department. Board of Appeals or Planning Board. These include; The dispatchers come under the Patrol 47 OUI 1st Division of the Police Department. They The Traffic Division also has two 1 OUI 2nd are the first point of contact for all citizens speed/radar trailers,purchased with federal 2 OUI 3rd requesting assistance or directions from grant money awarded to the department. 0 OUI Drugs either department. The dispatchers answer These trailers are portable radar units that 158 Suspended/Revoked licenses all E-911 calls which totaled 5,995 calls in display the target vehicle speed on a 3' x 3' 137 Operating W/O being licensed 2003 and are responsible for dispatching all display window. This trailer can also con- 1,071 Accidents fire apparatus and ambulances when duct traffic counts, counting the number of 942 M/V vs.M/V required. They also dispatch all police cars cars that pass by, by the hour of day and 82 M/V vs. Fixed Object to service and emergency calls,which recording their speed. This appears to be 23 M/V vs. Pedestrian amounted to 25,493 calls for service last an effective tool in reducing vehicle speed 5 M/V vs. bicycle year alone. These dispatchers are also in problem areas where the trailer is set up. 19 M/V vs. other required to make contact with the Registry 47 Fire Department FIRE and EMERGENCY INCIDENT RESPONSE by two engine companies and an aerial ladder company, under the The Watertown Fire Department responded to 4,208 reported fires command of the deputy fire chief on duty. This first-alarm and emergency calls for assistance during 2003. A summary of response is usually sufficient to confine and extinguish the fire. those incidents and estimated property losses as compiled by the However,when conditions require the response of more fire appa- Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: ratus, the officer in charge at the scene orders additional alarms to reinforce the initial fire attack. These additional or greater alarms Accidental alarms/system malfunction 638 bring additional engine companies and aerial ladder companies to Animal problem 28 the fire location. Bomb scare 3 Watertown firefighters responded to one multiple alarm fire in Electrical problem 52 2003 for which a second alarm was sounded. The location of the Elevator problem 49 fire, and the date of the incident, is as follows: Fire other than building structures 22 Gas leak or odor 15 Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: Grass/brush fire 3 September 9,2003 60 Palfrey Street Multi-family dwelling Hazardous leak or spill 6 Heating system problem 44 Lockout house or car 118 MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER GREATER Medical aid 2498 BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND MUTUAL AID Miscellaneous 44 RESPONSE TO OTHER COMMUNITIES Motor vehicle accident 210 The Watertown Fire Department thanks the Arlington, Belmont, Motor vehicle fires 5 Boston, Brookline, Cambridge,Newton and Waltham fire depart- Oil leak or odor 79 ments for providing fire scene response and fire station coverage Rubbish/dumpster fire 15 during 2003 when all Watertown firefighters units were engaged in Service assistance call 68 fire suppression activities. Services not required 11 The Fire Department responded to other municipalities in Greater Smoke condition 96 Boston several times in 2003, under the established Metrofire Stove/grill fire 38 District mutual aid assistance agreement.These responses were to Structure/building fire 8 fires reported near the boundary between Watertown and an adja- Utility wires down 67 cent community, directly to the fire to assist with firefighting Water problems 91 efforts, or to fire station coverage assignments during major fires in other cities and towns. Total Number of Emergency Responses for the Year 2003: 4208 ESTIMATED PROPERTY LOSSES IN 2003: Building and structure fires$347,500 Coverage Assignment/Mutual Aid 199 ESTIMATED LARGEST LOSSES IN PROPERTY ANNUAL APPARATUS RESPONSE FOR 2003: 60 Palfrey Street $250,000 3 Green Street $50,000 Central Fire Station (Station 1), 10 Nyack Street $30,000 99 Main Street: 73 Marshall Street$15,000 Engine 1 1,683 Ladder 1 1,009 FEES COLLECTED East Watertown Fire Station(Station 2), Smoke detector inspections$14,560 564 Mount Auburn Street: Copies of departmental reports $170 Engine 2 1,304 Required Permits for product storage, or regulated activities Ladder 2 547 $10,035 North Watertown Fire Station(Station 3), Annual fees for connection to master fire alarm boxes $5,200 270 Orchard Street: Cargo tank-truck vehicle inspections$20 Engine 3 1,262 Required fire prevention inspections, conducted quarterly Fire Rescue (emergency medical ambulance) 2,608 $600 Note: some incidents require response of more than one unit to the Total Fees Collected $30,585 scene of the emergency. INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY FIRE APPARATUS ONE MULTIPLE ALARM FIRE IN 2003: Oil burner inspections 64 The Fire Department responded to many calls for structure and Smoke detector inspections560 dwelling fires during the year. The initial response to such calls is Inspections conducted quarterly: 48 Day care facilities 44 Watertown Fire Department provides emer- SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 —UNITED Public and private schools 56 gency medical Basic Life Support service, WE STAND Community residences 20 and the dispatch of its ambulance unit to The Fire Department participated in a Nursing care facilities 12 the scene upon receipt of a medical emer- September 11 th ceremony to commemorate Handicapped workshops 20 gency call. Watertown public safety dis- the second anniversary of the terrorist Motels 4 patchers also send the ALS unit if the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the subse- nature and circumstances of the reported quent losses suffered at the World Trade FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES incident, such as a cardiac-related emer- Center,the Pentagon,and in Pennsylvania. BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL gency,are within certain guidelines. Apparatus at the Main Street fire station ASSISTANCE and the firefighters on duty followed a plan The Fire Department has provided basic Medical direction for Watertown Advanced of events recommended by the Fire Chiefs' emergency medical care and transportation Life Support activity is provided by the Association of Massachusetts and the for citizens in Watertown since 1975. The South Middlesex Emergency Medical Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. department has more than 70 firefighters Services Consortium through the Mount The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347 who are certified emergency medical tech- Auburn Hospital. Patients are treated and Color Guard participated. Off duty mem- nicians.The remaining firefighting person- transported, usually in the Watertown Fire bers of the department were invited to nel are qualified to state standards as med- Department ambulance,within protocols attend, and many did so. The Firefighters ical First Responders. and guidelines provided by the emergency Color Guard and Deputy Chief Robert medical region which provides oversight for Quinn also participated in the Community All members of the department certify ALS activity in the Greater Boston area. Remembrance held that evening at annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation On-going clinical supervision and quality Saltonstall Park. (CPR) skills.The department's engine com- assurance is provided in conjunction with panies and ladder companies are also the South Middlesex and North Suburban 2003 MASSACHUSETTS FIREFIGHT- equipped to handle medical emergencies. EMS consortiums. ER SERVICE AWARDS RECIPIENTS The closest available Engine Company is The Massachusetts Fire Service dispatched with the Fire Rescue to medical S.A.F.E.FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION Commission has established the Fire Service assistance calls. Aerial ladder companies are PROGRAM: Award Program to recognize firefighters sent to the emergency scene when their spe- The Town of Watertown received a Student who have served their department and cialized rescue skills or equipment is need- Awareness of Fire Education(S.A.F.E.) community for 20 or more years.A certifi- ed. Program grant award of$3,880 during fis- care and distinctive uniform emblem is pre- cal year 2003.This grant provided financial sented to denote length of service in five- Firefighters who are either Emergency resources to continue a fire safety education year increments.The fire chief joined with Medical Technicians or Medical First program offered by our firefighters for the the Fire Service Commission and the state Responders are also trained on the use of school children of Watertown through June fire marshal in recognizing the following the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. 2003.The S.A.F.E. Program commenced in members of the Watertown Fire These defibrillators have been carried on 1995. Past grants received by the Town Department,based upon their completed the Fire Rescue/ambulance, as well as the and the Fire Department total$53,000. service as of December 31, 2003, as recipi- first-responding engine companies and aeri- ents of the Awards: al ladder companies, for several years. The The Secretary of Public Safety and State 20-Year Award: fire department upgraded their defibrilla- Fire Marshal Stephen Coan announced the Firefighter Q.Paul Paglierani, Firefighter tors during 2002 to newer models with awards during 2002.The grants provided Kevin McElroy, Lieutenant Donald White enhanced features. Watertown was one of funds for required recurrent training and Jr.,Firefighter David Stone,Lieutenant the first communities in the Greater Boston attendance at regional meetings of S.A.F.E. Russell Wiltshire. area to have these life-saving units available Instructors,and allowed approximately 120 25-Year Award: for early response to emergency medical hours of direct program delivery to Firefighter William T. Hughes incidents. Watertown school children. Firefighter Paul 30-Year Award: Coughlin is the S.A.F.E. Instructor. Several Firefighter Thomas Stearns, Lieutenant A cooperative agreement with a private other Fire Department members also par- Joseph O'Grady Jr. ambulance company to provide Advanced ticipated in the program. Life Support (ALS) service in Watertown PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES in 2003 was instituted in November 1995. ALS At this writing, the program has not been Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll made services are provided by a non-transport authorized in the current fiscal year; howev- the following appointments and promo- Advanced Life Support unit staffed by two er, there may be a modest grant in 2004 to tions during the year, in order to fill vacan- certified Paramedics. continue this educational effort, but on a cies within the Fire Department: reduced basis. The ALS system is a two-tier model. The Appointments: Sean Fitzgerald, Bryan 49 Hopkins, Douglas Wood,Mark Donahue, Retirements: Firefighter Carl Castellana retired on Shane Gleason,Brian Martel,and Sharon Fire Chief Paul F.McCaffrey retired on July February 25, 2003 after serving the Fire Wall were appointed firefighters for the 10, 2003, after serving the Fire Department Department and town of Watertown since Town of Watertown on June 19,2003. and the Town of Watertown for more than his appointment on May 23, 1974. Ronald Patterson Jr.,Thomas Lowry Jr., 38 years. Chief McCaffrey was appointed and Marcel Thieverge were appointed fire- on December 24, 1964, he was promoted Firefighter Thomas Jones retired on fighters for the Town of Watertown on to the rank of lieutenant on March 29, February 25, 2003 after serving the Fire October 16,2003. 1973,promoted to captain on October 28, Department and Town of Watertown since 1978,promoted to deputy chief on his appointment on September 14, 1970. Promotions: Lieutenant Michael November 6, 1986, promoted to chief of Nicholson to Captain,Firefighter John department on April 30, 1987. Lieutenant John Aste retired on January 8, Russo to Lieutenant, Firefighter Russell 2003 after serving the Fire Department and Wiltshire to Lieutenant, Firefighter Thomas Firefighter Joseph Ridenti retired on Town of Watertown since his appointment Walsh Jr. to Lieutenant, effective March 30, January 5, 2003 after serving the Fire on May 1, 1969. 2003. Deputy Chief Anthony Gianotti to Department and Town of Watertown since Provisional Fire Chief on July 10, his appointment on December 1, 1977. Captain Michael Leone retired on March 2, 2003.Captain Robert Quinn to Temporary 2003 after serving the Fire Department and Deputy Fire Chief,Lieutenant Stephen Firefighter John Martin retired on February Town of Watertown since his appointment O'Reilly to Temporary Captain, Firefighter 14, 2003 after serving the Fire Department on March 1, 1973. Robert Mannix to Temporary Lieutenant, and Town of Watertown since his appoint- Firefighter Frank Aliquo to Permanent ment on December 28, 1977. Lieutenant,effective August 7, Lieutenant Peter Baker retired on February Military Leave: 2003.Temporary Captain Stephen O'Reilly 19, 2003 after serving the Fire Department Firefighter James Maloney, an officer in the returned to Permanent Lieutenant, and Town of Watertown since his appoint- US Army Reserve was called to active duty Lieutenant Eugene Merullo Jr. to ment on February 27, 1975. on February 13, 2003 and currently Temporary Captain,effective December 18, remains on active duty. 2003.These promotions were made to fill vacancies within the officer ranks. 50 Emergency Management "CIVIL DEFENSE"IS NOW KNOW AS • Clerical support for FEMA CIVEX The revised Emergency Management Plan "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" (Civilian Exercises), in which the town par- for Watertown provides a framework The current practice in Massachusetts and ticipates when these exercises are held. wherein the community can plan and per- other states is to designate what were for- • Other FEMA and Mass. Emergency form their respective emergency functions merly known as municipal "Civil Defense" Management Agency state and area head- during a disaster or emergency situation on agencies as "Emergency Management' quarters clerical tasks,which require atten- the local, state or national level. organizations.The Town official formerly tion. The Comprehensive Emergency known as the civil defense director is now Management Plan combines the four phas- the"local emergency management direc- The Town of Watertown participates in the es of emergency management: for". Following the establishment of Federal Emergency Management Agency's 1. Mitigation: Those activities that elimi- FEMA,the Federal Emergency S/LA(State/Local Assistance) Program. nate or reduce the probability of disaster; Management Agency,states have generally This provides a modest reimbursement to 2. Preparedness:Those activities which followed suit. In Massachusetts, the Mass. the Town to defray some clerical costs asso- governments,organizations,and individuals Civil Defense Agency became the Mass. ciated with emergency management mat- develop to save lives and minimize damage; Emergency Management Agency. MEMA ters. 3. Response:Those activities which pre- has encouraged cities and towns in vent loss of lives and property and provide Massachusetts to adopt the "emergency HOMELAND SECURITY emergency assistance;and management' designations.This practice In 2003, the Office of Domestic 4. Recovery:Those short and long term reflects the realization that community pre- Preparedness established an initiative, man- activities that return all systems to normal paredness under civil defense guidelines has dated by Congress, designed to assess the or improved standards. evolved to emergency preparedness and capacity if municipalities to respond to The plan was written in accordance with management efforts during and following emergency situations. The Homeland existing federal, state and local statues. natural and man-made emergency events. Security ODP Assessment Initiative was Department heads assigned a responsibility Those include hurricanes,winter storms, mandatory for receipt of Federal Homeland under the plan were directed by the town hazardous materials incidents,and now, Security funding. Officials from the Fire manager to develop implementing proce- unfortunately,terrorism incidents. Both Department,Police Department,Board of dures for each department, describing how FEMA and MEMA also recognize that Health and Public Works performed response functions will be carried out. A municipalities deal with these emergencies exhaustive research and compiled the data copy of the CEM Plan is available for through the efforts of their existing public necessary to complete the assessment which review during business hours at the Office safety,public works and public services qualifies the Town for Federal Grants. of the Town Clerk,in the Administration departments. Cities and towns maintain Grant applications will be filed in fiscal year Building. their usual municipal operating structure, 2004 for possible grant awards in fiscal year and can request needed state and federal 2005. Grant awards would be used to COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS resources through contact with MEMA area enhance the Town's ability to prevent, Watertown has a designated Local and state headquarters. MEMA considers respond to and mitigate man-made and Emergency Planning Committee,and a the point-of-contact official to be the local natural disasters. current Comprehensive Emergency emergency management director. Management Plan. Watertown would be CEM PLAN eligible for federal or state assistance, finan- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Every community in Massachusetts has a cial or otherwise, in case of an emergency ACTIVITIES Comprehensive Emergency Management or disaster. In Watertown the fire chief is the emer- Plan (CEM Plan). Town officials complet- gency management director. The Fire ed a major review and update of the Watertown established an LEPC in 1988, Department principal account clerk per- Watertown CEM Plan during 1998. The as required. The LEPC included the town forms necessary emergency management CEM Plan is updated annually,and is sub- manager (as chairperson), the police and clerical assignments.The projects and cleri- ject to a major revision on a five-year cycle. fire chiefs,the DPW superintendent, the cal assignments in 2003 included: Maintaining a current CEM Plan is essen- health director, and the planning director. I Maintaining the town's Comprehensive tial to the community's ability to respond The committee also included"emergency Emergency Management Plan (CEM Plan), to emergencies that can and do occur.The planning coordinators"of facilities that I Annual hazardous materials information town manager,town clerk,police and fire were required to report amounts of certain management relating to SARA(Superfund chiefs, superintendent of public works, hazardous materials if stored or used at Amendment and Reauthorization Act of public health director,and their respective their sites. The LEPC was required to 1986)Title III requirements, staffs, participated in the development and develop a hazardous response plan, and did I Clerical support for Local Emergency revision of the most recent Watertown so.There is a requirement for the plan to Planning Committee records and the CEM Plan. Several Mass.Emergency be reviewed annually by members of the required Hazardous Materials Response Management Agency officials also took part LEPC. The Town does so. Annually in Plan annual review, in the development and review of the plan. March,the Town receives"Tier Two" 51 inventories from facilities required to report Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the presence of certain hazardous materials the national focus on the issue of anthrax during the previous year. Those reports are contamination, there were several calls for incorporated into an annual update, now assistance in Watertown for situations that known as Section Five: Hazardous could possibly be anthrax-related incidents. Materials, of the CEM Plan. Police, fire, health department and DPW personnel all responded as needed to deal The original focus of the LEPC was to be with these emergencies. When necessary, a on transportation emergencies involving limited call-out of the Mass. HazMat hazardous materials.Transportation modes Response team was made. No anthrax was are shipment by rail,highway,maritime present in any incident here in Watertown. vessel, aircraft and pipeline. At about the In addition to local resources and the state same time, the Massachusetts Hazardous HazMat teams, the Mass. Dept. of Public Materials Response Team concept was Health was of great assistance to communi- developed. There are now six Regional ties during this time of concern. Hazardous Materials Response teams estab- lished, and available to respond to any The Town will seek any appropriate grants community in the state. Team members are for training and equipment relating to ter- career firefighters from fire departments rorism incidents that may become available throughout Massachusetts. Team members through federal or state sources. are certified as hazard materials technicians after completing a 160-hour training course. Team members complete a mini- mum of 80 hours recurrent training annu- ally. The Town's current hazardous materi- als plan calls for the response of the Mass. HazMat Regional Response Team when cir- cumstances dictate. Although the designated members of Watertown's LEPC do not often convene formally,the members nonetheless meet regularly as part of the Town Manager's staff. They work together at incidents when and as necessary,and communicate with one another as necessary. 52 Community Development & Planning The Department of Community investment to provide for revenue and Applications;5 Amendment to Special Development&Planning was created employment growth. Permits;4 Amendment to Special Permit through a vote of the Town Council in Findings; 1 Amendment to Variance; 3 August, 1982. The Department provides a PLANNING BOARD Site Plan Reviews;3 Extension Agreements. formal relationship and coordination Total fees collected for all petitions: between several boards,commissions and During 2003, the Planning Board reviewed $22,167. committees such as the Planning Board, and made recommendations on numerous Board of Appeals, Historical and residential and commercial development The Board heard and acted on two differ- Conservation Commissions,Housing projects. The Board reviewed a total of 14 ent Comprehensive 40B applications: Partnership,Watertown Arsenal Special Permit requests,24 Variance Development Corporation,Watertown requests and 24 Special Permit Finding 75 Stanley Avenue a/k/a 555 Pleasant Community Foundation, Coolidge School requests. The Planning Board also reviewed Street-former Infomart/Quincy Cold Advisory Committee, Watertown Square 3 Amendments to Special Permit Finding Storage site—Beacon properties proposed a Committee,the Facilities Inspection and requests, I Amendment to Variance 375-unit residential complex, Phase 1- Zoning Enforcement Divisions,and the Request, 5 Amendments to Special Permit Special Permit and Phase II-Comprehensive Planning and Community Development requests and 1 Appeal of the Zoning Permit, Chapter 40B (cases continued to Office. Each entity is accorded professional Enforcement Officer's determination. 2004). and support services by Department Projects of note include the review of two employees. The aim of integrating these significant residential developments. The 57 Stanley Avenue-former Raytheon park- related agencies is to improve communica- first project was at 57 Stanley Avenue,con- ing lot Site, owned by The Gore Society. tion and coordination and to provide serv- sisting of 224 apartment units in 9 build- Stanley Realty Holdings, LLC proposed a ices more efficiently to the community. ings,including 22 affordable units. The 224-unit residential complex first by Special A summary report of the Departments project was denied due to traffic concerns Permit,which was denied by the Board. major accomplishments for the year 2003 is and the negative impact on the community. Stanley then petitioned the Board under a as follows. The second project was at 555 Pleasant Comprehensive 40B petition for a 264-unit Street, a 375 unit rental development with residential complex. The Board denied the PLANNING AND COMMUNITY a minimum of 43 to a maximum of 53 petition and it is presently in litigation. DEVELOPMENT DIVISION affordable units. The Planning Board rec- ommended approval of the project. The The majority of the petitions before the The Division serves several important func- Planning Board also recommended Board this past year were for residential tions within the Department and the Town, approval of 330 Arsenal Street to permit the properties involving building additions, among them is the following: razing of the existing structures and the upgrades,and requests for non-conforming I Staff support to the Planning Board, construction of a new Lexus dealership. driveways.There were complex cases Housing Partnership,Watertown Square This project, among others, is contributing involving commercial properties, as well. A Study Commission,Watertown Arsenal to the ongoing enhancements of the few of the significant cases were: Development Corporation,Coolidge Arsenal Street area. The Planning Board School Reuse Advisory Committee and the also reviewed plans for the redevelopment 330 Arsenal Street (corner School and School Building Committee. of the former Marshall Home into 10 Walnut Streets)—the former Barker Steel I Representation to several state and affordable residential units for senior citi- building,Watertown Iron Works, Pizza regional agencies including Metropolitan zens. Shop, S.B. Green Masonry and a 2-family Area Planning Council,MBTA Advisory house were razed to allow construction for Board,and the Regional Transportation The existing Planning Board members a new Lexus Dealership and Service Advisory Council. include its Chairman,John B. Hawes, and Building by Murray Parkin,owner/opera- I Coordination of real estate development members G.Jack Zollo,Linda Tuttle- tor. This dealership will be relocated from activities,land-use planning,transportation, Barletta,Jeffrey W. Brown and Juana M. its original site at North Beacon Street and housing and related policies; Salazar. provides a 2-story garage to house all of the I Coordination of the Town's capital new vehicles. improvements; ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS I Administration of various community 120 Mt.Auburn Street-Marshall House. development programs and grants such as During 2003, the Zoning Board of Appeals CASCAP Realty,a non-profit affordable the Small Cities,Home Improvement Loan acted on a total of 61 petitions heard in housing proponent along with Watertown Program,the federal HOME program. accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Community Housing teamed together to I Initiation and administration of econom- C. 40A, and the Watertown Zoning renovate the former Marshall House, a is development policies and procedures Ordinance. The petitions included: 14 long-standing 20-resident elderly housing which will allow Watertown to remain Special Permit Applications; 27 Special facility into an 11-affordable 1-bedroom competitive in retaining and attracting Permit Finding Applications;26 Variance unit with kitchens dedicated to housing for 53 the elderly. Board of Appeals Meetings (including Complaints Investigated 41 Executive Session) 17 Fire Investigations 3 119 Palfrey Street-former Palfrey Street Fees Collected $22,167 Electrical Layouts for Town and School, the school and carriage house was Contractors 43 purchased by David Apposian when the Complaints/Inquiries 493 Electrical Violation Letters 23 school use was abandoned. He intends to Review of Building Applications 584 Electrical Violations renovate and alter the main building and Review of Occupancy Applications 45 Residential 18 convert it for his single-family residential Review of Sign Applications 42 Commercial 5 use. Waltham District Court/Superior Court Appearances 6 Petitions Checked/Approved for 341 Mt.Auburn Street-Brigham House. Driveway Requests&Violations 65 Town Council from Boston The Board reaffirmed their decision to have Edison/NE Tel 00 the"connector"removed. The chiller,relo- FACILITIES INSPECTION DIVISION cated from the roof,was placed in the rear Meetings of the building, and is expected to be relo- Inspector of Buildings Consultations &information with cated so as to be out of sight from residen- Building Permits Issued 584 Town Residents 31 tial properties. Final approval of this relo- Occupancy Permits 48 N Star 25 cation has yet to be approved. Sign Permits 36 New England Telephone 12 Certificates of Inspection 58 Electrical Inspectors 11 The Board adopted Comprehensive Permit, Complaints Investigated 30 Traffic Commission 9 Chapter 40B, Rules and Regulations Street Light outage and follow up 46 including fees to be included in the Board's Estimated Cost of New Construction: Fire Inspector 4 Rules of Practice and Procedure. Residential $2,081,500. (11) Fire Alarm Inspections 6 Non-Residential $5,073,737. (1) Elaine V. Grey served as Chairman of the Fees Collected $85,317 Board until September 2003. On October Estimated Costs of Additions or 1st, the Board members voted John W. Alterations: CONSERVATION COMMISSION Marshall as the new Chairman to serve a Residential $10,848,077. (446) two-year term. Also,John J. McCarthy was Non-Residential $20,186,402. (103) Members voted to continue serving the Board as Marylouise Pallotta McDermott,Chairman Clerk. In January 2003,Melissa M. GRAND TOTAL$38,189,716 Charles C. Bering Santucci,was appointed to the Board as an Susan Falkoff Alternate Member.The Board is now Fees collected by the Building department Brian T. Gardener served with a full board (5 full members 2003: $581,198 Nancy H. Hammett and 2 alternates). Leo G.Martin NEW RESIDENTIAL RAZE Bruce W. Roberts,Agent The office of the Zoning Board of Appeals (3) One-Family homes includes Nancy Scott,Zoning Enforcement (6) Single Family Residence Wetlands Hearings Officer;Mary Crain, Senior Planner; (8)Two-family residences The Conservation Commission reviewed 8 Louise Civetti, Clerk to the Board; and (3)Two-family homes Notices of Intent, and issued 2 serving the Board as counsel,Michael V. (1) 6-unit apt. building Enforcement Order. Barba,Esquire; (5) Commercial buildings (1) Garage The Conservation Commission issued Zoning Enforcement Officer Order of Conditions for the following proj- Cases Filed: Inspector of Plumbing/Gas ects: Fatten Playground, 550 Arsenal Special Permit 14 Plumbing Street,580 Pleasant Street,44 Hunt Street, Special Permit Finding 27 Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 486 380 Pleasant Street, 555 Pleasant Street, Variance 26 Gas Fitting: 140 Pleasant Street and one denial for the Amend Special Permit/Special Permit Number of Gas Permits Issued 413 "The Meadows"Stanley Realty Holdings. Finding/Variance 10 Fees Received from Plumbing/Gas Permits In addition,the Conservation Commission Site Plan Review 3 $47,477 issued an extension for the Charles River Comprehensive Permit-40B 2 Walkway. Extension Agreements 2 Inspector of Wires Appeal Decision of Zoning Enforcement Permits Issued 822 The Conservation Commission approved Officer 0 Inspections/Reinspections 1120 the Charles River Vegetation Management Total Requests Reviewed 84 Inspections for Occupancy Permits 19 Plan,working with the DCR(Department 54 of Conservation and Recreation),formerly District Study Commission, Diana Angel all the members of the class of 2003 along the MCD and the Charles River Proctor,Baran Partner,Watertown with instructions to plant throughout the Conservancy to improve the parklands Historical Society. Town. along the river and coordinate a trained vol- unteer effort to implement parts of the WATERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT In addition,the Tree Warden gave a lecture plan. DCR will present annually the COMMISSION on the subject of "Watertown's Trees"held accomplishments of the Vegetation at the Towins Junior High School, open to Management Plan. Members the public. Harvey Steiner, Chairman Revision of Wetlands Ordinance Audrey Jones Childs Education programs conducted by the Tree Amleto"Mel"Martocchia Warden consisted of an information display The Commission continues to work on Matthew Petrie at Fair on the Square, and a program given revisions to the Watertown Wetlands Margaret Pasulka to a cub scout pack. Ordinance. Linda Sternberg Victoria Carter WATERTOWN SQUARE STUDY Whitney Woods Conservation Area COMMISSION The Town Manager appointed the seven- The Conservation Commission submitted member Watertown Historic District The Watertown Square Study Commission to the Town Manager a proposal to desig- Commission. The Commission was sworn- was created in 1998, and continues to meet nate Whitney Woods as Watertown's first in in December. They will be reviewing on a regular basis in order to develop rec- conservation land. proposed projects within the Mount ommendations for improving the Squares Auburn Street Area,the town first Historic physical, traffic and economic conditions, Selection of Native Species within the District. and enhancing it as a business and social Resource Area center of the Town. TREE WARDEN The Conservation Commission is develop- In August of 1999, the Final Report was ing an Order of which would require non- Bruce W. Roberts,Tree Warden submitted to the Town Council. It invasive, native species for plantings within includes recommendations for physical the resource area. Town of Watertown public tree plantings in improvements to the Square to improve its 2003 consisted of 130 trees, 120 street usefulness and comfort for walkers, bicycle HISTORICAL COMMISSION trees and 10 park trees. The particular riders and public transit commuters. It also mix of trees consisted of 23 different recommends ways to make Watertown Members species,which was selected not only with Square a destination for shopping, gather- Roger Erickson, Chairperson each individual site in mind but with the ing, socializing and entertainment. Henrietta Light aim to eventually have not more than 10% David J. Russo,Jr. of the town's urban forest represented by a The Town Council voted to approve a Victoria Carter single species. This change in policy is to request to transfer$950,000 and a loan Natalie Zakarian protect the town from a species-specific dis- order in the amount of$900,000 for a total John Piantedosi aster such as Dutch Elm Decease or an project cost of$1,850,000 to fund the Marilynne Roach unforeseen poor characteristic in a tree improvements to Watertown Square. The Bruce W. Roberts,Agent being present in a majority of the town's project is comprised of two parts. Part A is trees,in the future. Mill and Overlay work along with associat- Demolition Delay Hearings ed utility upgrades in Main Street and the The Tree Warden reviewed numerous land- Square. Part B includes streetscape The Historic Commission held Public scape plans and made site inspections for improvements such as new sidewalks, Hearings on 10 Demolition filings.Two other departments such as zoning, plan- accent bands, lighting, site furniture, trees sites were identified as preferably-preserved ning, school department and recommended and landscaping. and six-month demolition delays were changes to capital construction projects to issued. try to provide for better plant selection or Santorelli Construction was selected as the to lessen damage to existing trees. contractor for the project and will begin 2003 Preservation Awards work in April 2004. The Cecil Group and An Arbor Day program was held on April Bayside Engineering are the design consult- The commission continues the annual 29, 2003 at the Watertown High School ants working with the Town to ensure that Preservation Night and Awards Program. with a planting and dedication of a Red the project is developed in accordance with The following were the 2003 Watertown Oak for the Watertown High School class the Plans and Specifications developed prior Preservation Winners:Watertown Historic of 2003. Red Oak seedlings were given to to the public bid. 55 The Commission is currently chaired by WATERTOWN ARSENAL DEVELOP- date, based on a Resolution adopted on Town Councilor Gus Bailey,and includes MENT CORPORATION June 13,2000. members Clinton J. Knight, (Watertown/Belmont Chamber of The Watertown Arsenal Development The following nine members serve on the Commerce),Alex Liazos (former chair), Corporation (WADC)was established in Committee: Rick Thomson, (Thomson Safaris),Peter 1997 to oversee the redevelopment of the Brooks, (Watertown Bicycle Committee), former Army Materials Technology Chair Joan Kraus (local resident),Ronald Dean, Laboratory(AMTL) and was granted the Sal Ciccarelli,District A Town Councilor (Watertown Savings Bank),Sandra Howard authority to acquire the property from the Gregory P.Watson,Dir. of Community (Trees for Watertown),Betsy LaMond Army and subsequently to convey for devel- Development&Planning (local resident),Joseph P.McDonald, opment. The following citizens were John Bartley,Sr.,East Watertown (McDonald Funeral Home)Michael appointed by the Town Manager and Betterment Association Donham (local resident)Al Gasper Council served on the Board of Directors G.Jack Zollo,Watertown Planning Board (Watertown Disabilities Commission) during 2003: Christine M. Bellis,Resident John Airasian, Chairman Joan Merritt Kraus, Resident THE COMMANDER'S MANSION Sal Ciccarelli,Vice Chairman (Town Lucia H.Mastrangelo, Resident Councilor) Curtis Whitney, Resident In the Commander's Mansion's third year Alison Carnduff,Treasurer of operation the Mansion has had a steady James McDermott,Clerk In December of 2002 a Request for and continued rise in business. The busi- James Bean Proposals (RFP)was issued to solicit reuse ness is highlighted as follows: Joseph DiVico interest. Proposals were due on January 8, Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman (Town 2003. The initial REP resulted in only one Bookings:January 2003—December 2003 Councilor) proposal which was not responsive to the Weddings 50 Roberta Miller specific requirements in the RFP. The Social Events (includes rehearsal dinners, John Portz(Town Councilor) Reuse Committee voted unanimously to showers, engagement, anniversaries &grad- Ingrid Marchesano,Administrative amend the REP and reissue it to solicit uations) 16 Assistant additional responses.The RFP was reissued Bar mitzvahs 3 and two proposals were received. After Corporate Social (includes holidays 16 Fundraising for the development of the careful review of each proposal,the Corporate Meetings 12 Arts Center continued throughout 2003. Committee determined that the proposed Town/Comp/Promo 23 lease payments to the Town did not meet Funeral 2 The WADC continued in the Spring of expectations and recommended that the Non-Profit 10 2003 with the establishment of a RFP be reissued. The Town Council must Photo-Shoot Location 0 Community Foundation pursuant to the$1 approve the lease to the ultimate user based Year End Total 132 million donation from OPG as part of the upon the recommendation of the Town purchase of the property.The Foundation Manager. The Town Manager may request Promotional Efforts: will provide financial assistance to that the Committee continue to assist Advertising: Knot Website and Boston Watertown groups and individuals to fur- through the RFP and selection process. Agenda Website ther educational opportunities. We have begun to do some networking WATERTOWN HOUSING with The Massachusetts Managers of COOLIDGE SCHOOL REUSE PARTNERSHIP Historical Homes group and The Boston ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wedding Group. The Watertown Housing Partnership over- The Coolidge School Reuse Advisory sees housing policy and programs for the We still have a solid interest in Wedding Committee was established by the Town Town. This year the Partnership continued business; our goal for 2004 is to continue Manager in December of 2000. The pur- to administer the HOME program,which expanding our corporate events during the pose of the Committee is to evaluate and brings federal dollars into Watertown to week. Year to date we have a total of 73 recommend reuse alternatives for the expand affordable housing opportunities. events definite for 2004 with dates still Coolidge School located on Mount Auburn The major program initiative under available for additional bookings. We have and Arlington Streets. This action was sub- HOME continues to be the First Home also started booking for 2005 with 10 sequent to the actions of the Watertown program,which provides down payment events definite. We have seen a drop in School Committee who relinquished care, assistance for income eligible first time business related to the uncertainty with the custody and control of the property effec- homebuyers. economy,however,we do feel we will see tive July 1, 2000, and the Watertown Town more events booking on shorter notice and Council who transferred said care, custody The Partnership contributed to the will make up for the decrease we seen now. and control to the Town Manager on said Marshall Place Apartments development 56 project by voting to commit an additional $173,376.58 in HOME funds for acquisi- tion and development costs. Watertown Community Housing and CASCAP,Inc. have partnered to redevelop this former rest home into 10 affordable rental units for i r senior citizens,plus one staff apartment. During the year,the developers appeared before Town Boards and received approval. The Partnership has been actively re-negoti- ating an Affordable Housing Agreement for 13 affordable units at 20 Watertown Street, a mixed residential and retail development with a total of 134 units at the intersection of Galen and Watertown Streets. The site was purchased by Archstone Development . and the Partnership worked towards a revised Affordable Housing Agreement that allowed the developer the option of renting the units with future conversion to condo- miniums. _ A program to fund home repairs for low and moderate income homeowners was suc- cessfully run this year. Several homeowners were qualified to participate and received home rehabilitation assistance during 2003. Nil At the end of the year,Planning Staff was preparing an additional grant request for r $450,000 from the state Department of Housing and Community Development to _ - pair with an additional allocation of - $150,000 from the Town Council to pro- vide the funds needed to continue the pro- r gram. Watertown Savings Bank also offers a source of additional loan funding as need- ed. + s The Partnership,through the Department ... of Community Development and Planning, continued to administer the"Get the Lead Out",for owners of single and two family houses. This program is funded by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. The Partnership is chaired by Harold Bejcek,who also sits on the Council on Aging. Members include Thomas Wade (Watertown Housing Authority),James Barwell(Watertown Savings Bank)and David Leon(Watertown resident). 57 Watertown Public Schools of the entire community.The Watertown Public School System will support the development of partnerships within the community that encourage student development and suc- cess. •THEME IV:Planning And Support Systems Goal Statement—In order to assist with the development of successful student learning as the priority of the Watertown Public Schools, a strong infrastructure must be in place.Therefore, the school system will develop and employ effective planning and support systems, including the provision of safe,well maintained, ik3Elt[� ij� and properly equipped facilities for learn- ing. THE SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN •THEME I:Student Watertown High School Learning/Curriculum And Instruction The strategic plan is being implemented Goal Statement—Successful student learn- Watertown High School completed its one with the assistance of the School Site ing is the priority of the hundred fiftieth year of operation in June Councils at all schools, the Watertown Watertown Public Schools.To that end,we of 2003. School Committee and the Watertown pro- will provide a fessional staff.This plan represents the next Curriculum that is rich and challenging and The school prepared for s. Led y Connie level of planning to provide continued will employ diverse Hydetion, done every ten years. Led by Connie ita- improvement of our school district. instructional practices that engage students tion c and Karen s been preparing the ag to put as active participants in the learning tion committee has been preparing to put Vision/Beliefs process. the school's best foot forward for the visit- ing team in March 2004. A result of the integrated planning process was the development of a statement that •THEME II: Professional And reflected the common values articulated Respectful Learning Environments The High School Leadership Team (HSLT) throughout the system: Goal Statement—Successful student learn- continued to guide the improvement process at the high school.The professional ing can best be achieved development program The collective vision of Watertown's educa- in an environment of mutual respect and the high school tional community is the continual develop- professionalism.The Watertown Public focused on the improvement of student ment of our schools as places where success- School System will provide programs that Fork and the development of instructional ful learning and respect for all are the prior- foster teams. ities and valued above all else. respect for differences, instill positive moti- vation for learning, Five Year Themes and Goal Statements encourage collaborative decision-making, Based on the vision statement, the follow- and provide for the ing four themes and goal statements were continual learning of all members of the developed to demonstrate how the school educational community. system intended to work towards the fulfill- ment of the vision: •THEME III:Partnerships: Faculty/Parents/Community Goal Statement—Successful student learn- ing is the responsibility 58 The Fine,Applied and Performing Arts Iceland. more than 80 professional staff. The Department presented the musical Hosmer School embraces its linguistic and "Oklahoma"to large audiences as the final In sports, the Middle School Boys cultural diversity. Approximately 40%of performances before renovations in the Basketball Team won the league champi- our students come from bilingual homes, Shaw auditorium.Though hindered by onship for 2003. representing over 22 languages and cultures early winter snows, the drama program pre- from all over the world. sented a successful production of"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' at the Middle School Cunniff Elementary School The Hosmer School provides a broad range Auditorium. Several students from the visu- of educational programs and experiences for al arts program were honored for their work Our curriculum focus this year was literacy. its students. Essential to the success of in the Scholastic Art Competition, includ- Teachers participated in many learners is our strong English as a ing one gold key award at both the state professional development in Writing Second Language Program. We also house and national level in photography. Workshop with Joan Hindley the town-wide grant funded Even Start September 2003 saw the reinstatement of and Maryellen Giacobbe,a nationally Family Literacy program,which provides the string ensemble to the music program known expert in elementary literacy. Our ongoing support to many families of young for the first time in over 30 years. primary staff participated in 48 hours of children, especially those families in which Literacy Collaborative training. We contin- English is not the first language. We pro- The Sports Management Club continued ued our parent run Reading Enrichment vide after school adult English language the Annual"Mr.WHS"Night for the third Program. One highlight for the year was a instruction as well as after school academic year and continued the"Secret Santa." school-wide celebration of writing called support for the children. Hosmer School Author's Chair. Every child read a selection also provides a variety of inclusive programs Students continued to be active in provid- of his or her writing in a multi-age group for students with special needs. Through a ing community service hours to the facilitated by a staff member. variety of grant programs we provide after Watertown community.Athletics continued school math and language arts tutoring for to improve with the Boys'Basketball team The librarian and intermediate reading spe- students in need of extra support in these posting one of the best records in WHS cialist conducted a Parent and Child Book areas. We also conduct homework help ses- history. Club with support from the Watertown sions three afternoons a week. Education Foundation. Parent and child Watertown Middle School pairs came together with staff to identify, Working in teams, the Hosmer staff contin- read and discuss fiction and non-fiction ues to explore ways to provide for Hosmer The Middle School received a"21st writing.The club was well received. students the best and most effective pro- Century Grant"for$125,000 per year grams and practices. We are implementing renewable for four years. The grant is for Family events this year included a hands-on the "Literacy Collaborative"framework in after school programming targeting student math night and a fifth grade science exhib- all grades,with teachers receiving ongoing improvement. Due to this funding,we it. In addition, evening parent workshops professional development and coaching have had over four hundred students partic- focused on approaches to computation in from trained literacy coaches. The Hosmer ipating in a variety of activities including mathematics and Writer's Workshop. staff is also working with an educational homework clubs,MCAS tutoring,cooking, consultant,Mr.Joseph Palumbo,who is self-defense, sports, Math club, game club, Fifth graders attended Sargent Camp in guiding us in creating an action plan Teen Center, and evening Parent/Student New Hampshire for 2 nights/3 days. focused on the continual improvement of activities.Also through the grant we were Students participated in a variety of out- teaching and learning at Hosmer School. able to extended Library hours so that stu- door education, science, and confidence Our faculty leadership team, the Hosmer dents could work on research-based assign- building programs. Parent chaperones and School Improvement Team,meets regularly, ments after school. teachers reported that it was a highly suc- and with input from the whole staff,we cessful trip. Students and parents held a have chosen four focuses for the year. Through our Turning Points school restruc- variety of fundraisers throughout the year These are to implement a school-wide focus turing model,we developed a school-wide to reduce the cost of the program. on literacy,create high expectations for instructional focus centered on helping stu- every child,further develop effective, col- dents improve in two areas: reading for Hosmer Elementary School laborative instructional teams at every grade understanding and problem solving. Staff level, and allocate resources to best meet the members who use the extended reading The 2003-2004 school year marked needs of children. Our professional devel- block to further these goals share many Principal Stephen Griffin's second year as opment time this year has focused on work- strategies and ideas. principal. ing on these particular goals. In the spring of 2003, the Middle School The Hosmer School is home to 451 pre- Our parent community is very active hosted a group of visiting teachers from kindergarten through grade 5 students and through our PTO and Site Council. The 59 PTO conducts a number of fundraising that targeted students'needs. PERSONNEL events throughout the year to support a variety of classroom based and whole school The goals of the school are to increase the There were many changes to the enrichment programs,which include a poet reading,writing and math achievement for Administration in 2003. Dr. Sally Dias in residence and fine arts performances for all students. In addition, the staff has retired as Superintendent after fourteen the entire school population. The Hosmer focused on the home-school connection years to become a Vice President at PTO also organizes very successful monthly through the PTO and the School Site Emmanuel College. Dr.James B. Earley, family fun nights. Typical attendance at Council. Both bodies have contributed to the retiring Administrator of Special these events in the hundreds,with families this endeavor.With their enthusiastic sup- Education, replaced her on an Acting basis. enjoying such activities as magic shows, port, the staff, students and parents are Although, Ms. Kathleen Lockyer had been traveling educational shows from the working cooperatively to achieve the appointed to replace Dr.Earley as of Aquarium, and organized games such as school's priorities. December,she assumed the role in July bingo. The School Site Council has con- and, in turn, Ms.Anne Hardiman was tinued to identify and develop links The guidance counselor has instituted the appointed to the position of Early Child between home and school, and has taken bully free school program this year. It com- Education Coordinator after an extensive an active role in seeking funds for after menced with a series of workshops for chil- search process. school academic and enrichment activities. dren in grades 1-5. Discussions, roles play- Through the coordinated efforts of the ing, modeling behaviors, and learning to Dr.Annette Stavros resigned as Assistant PTO and Hosmer School Site Council,we identify appropriate responses have served Superintendent to also join Emmanuel have established free afterschool chess clubs. to inform students and teachers about rules College. Dr. Stephen Gould,the Principal Hosmer also has a very active after school and logical consequences.Every student in of the James Russell Lowell Elementary Courses for Kids program, and through the these grades took the bully free pledge and School was appointed Acting Assistant efforts of our parent groups we were able to understands the consequences. Parents Superintendent. Ms. Marilyn Hollisian, a fund scholarships for more than 25 low- received written documentation of this as retired Lowell teacher was appointed Acting income children to attend these programs. well. Principal of the Lowell School. James Russell Lowell Elementary School The School Site Council ran a parent work- Ms.Judy Belliveau resigned to become an shop during the fall called"Studying at Assistant Superintendent for Business in the The Lowell School has a diverse student Home".This focused on how parents can Weston Public Schools after having been population of 368 students in grades help support teachers and their children by Director of Business Services in Watertown Prekindergarten through five. In addition providing the necessary guidance and envi- for over thirteen years. Ms.Allie Altman to English,there are over 15 different lan- ronment at home. The Council also ran a was recruited through an extensive search guages spoken by the students.The staff is series of morning coffees for parents as they process to replace Ms. Belliveau. comprised of 58 professional and support learned about different services at the personnel.Additionally, there are many par- school.These topics included reading and THEDEPARTMENTS: ent volunteers who provide academic, literacy,speech and language,occupational homework, and enrichment support. therapy,math workshop,the bully free •Social Studies school program, and student grade level 2003-2004 marks the first year for Interim expectations. Parents and staff work hand The Massachusetts Education Reform Act Principal,Marilyn Hollisian,as Dr. Stephen in hand to provide the best education possi- of 1993 set in motion the creation of cur- Gould has taken a leave of absence to ble for the students of the Lowell School. riculum frameworks in all disciplines.These become the Interim Assistant documents describe what students should Superintendent of Schools. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION know and be able to do in specific academ- ic areas. The frameworks were then fol- The Lowell School staff is committed to Phase 11 of the school construction was lowed by the introduction of the MCAS working in grade level teams comprised of completed during the summer of 2003 with (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment classroom teachers and support personnel. renovations to the rest rooms,language lab, System) used to test all students in grades Regular education and Special education science labs, and technology infrastructure 4, 8, and 10 according to framework con- staff work in tandem in an inclusive class- including wiring, data security and new tent. As a result, changes have resulted in room setting. Co-planning and co-teaching phone systems. The Auditorium will open major curriculum revision of the social are the cornerstones in providing the best again in 2004 and the final phase of High studies program. Although the Social education for each student. School renovation work will begin in the Studies MCAS tests are not being adminis- Summer of 2004. tered this year,teachers are still preparing Through collaboration,staff examined stu- our students in the discipline. dent work, planned for achievement of stu- dent expectations, and developed lessons Prekindergarten, Kindergartners and Grade 60 I students focus on socialization and com- understanding the rise of Islam),Africa, Foundation(NSF) to promote inquiry- munities. Second grade social studies and Europe in the Middle Ages and based, constructivist learning in the elemen- emphasizes social skills, citizenship,an Renaissance, including the exploration of tary schools.The units, topics of study and introduction to landforms and bodies of the New World. Thus students will have materials are consistent in each of the ele- water. The study of Massachusetts history, the background they need when they go on mentary schools. Prekindergarten and Watertown and Native Americans forms the to learn about the roots of American Kindergarten students learn about life and core of the third grade curriculum, along democracy in 9th grade. how to use of their senses to make discover- with a significant unit for Black History ies. Grade 1 continues life study with Month in January. To enhance their The High School curriculum has been re- Growing and Changing while observing Massachusetts study,all third graders visited aligned for the 2003-04 school year to mealworm development,Balls and Ramps the Commonwealth Museum to view the reflect the significantly different 2003 to study motion and design, and Air and Massachusetts Archives,and Gore Place in History and Social Studies Frameworks. Weather. Waltham to view the different lifestyles of Starting with the class of 2007, students the upper class,working class, and the will take a two-year U.S. history program Butterfly metamorphosis and growing Fast farming communities in the early 1800s. in grades 9 and 10 that will include an Plants are two of the highlights of grade 2. The fourth grade focus is on regions of the Advance Placement option for students in In addition to their science units, grade 3 United States,Mexico, Canada, and an grade 10. Grades 11 and 12 will be simi- students have been writing Haiku poetry optional study of Ancient China. Fifth larly realigned with offerings in world histo- after a nature observation in the schoolyard grade classes expanded their study of ry,psychology,and law with future plans to increase their awareness of the living United States history through the third for other history and social science electives. things in our neighborhoods. Solar System presidency,including the study of explorers, and Simple Machine units have been Colonial Times and the Constitution. The Social Studies History and Social enhanced for grade 4. Grade 5 has contin- Science Department is striving to provide ued with their Electricity and Ecosystem Throughout the elementary grades, there is to all students, the integration of content units supported by a soils study trip to a continued emphasis on geography skills, and critical thinking skills that will assist Drumlin Farms. This year marked the including but not limited to map skills, them in becoming well-informed,participa- third annual Science Exhibit given by fifth with increased attention to integrating the tory citizens. Students are afforded the graders. acquisition and application of those skills opportunity to use the skills and abilities within specific content studies. To meet they are acquiring to better understand the At the Middle School, eighth grade stu- the needs of our diverse population,we world around them. In recognition of the dents participated in their have expanded our use of resources by need for better understanding of the history annual Mount Monadnock interdiscipli- adding texts with a wide range of readabili- and culture of the peoples of Asia,Africa, nary field trip. Under the ty to facilitate differentiated instruction. In and other societies, ongoing emphasis con- coordination of Mr. Cedrone and Ms. addition, many teachers are actively inte- tinues with the study of non-western soci- Quattrini, they were also able to participate grating social science topics into their read- eties.There is also a continued focus on the in the City Lab biotechnology workshops. ing and writing program. centrality of western civilizations. Seventh graders attended the Boston Sea Rovers Ocean Science Conference. Watertown's Middle School curriculum has The community and the Social Studies been realigned to reflect the significantly Department interface in a For sixth graders,Ms.McGarrity arranged different 2002 History and Social Sciences variety of ways: parent support for major to have a free show by Mr.Magnet from Curriculum Framework Grade 6 students field trips; submission of feature articles to MIT;Ms. Bebell borrowed lunar and mete- continue to study World Geography. The the local newspaper; and the connection to orite samples from NASA for viewing in grade 7 curriculum still focuses on Ancient the Historical Society of Watertown.Essay her classroom. Civilizations, although some units have contests provide an opportunity for stu- been expanded, added, or dropped to dents to use research skills and learn about In all grades, science teachers continued to reflect the new framework standards. The the history of their community. develop a modified spiral curriculum based grade 8 curriculum has completely on the MA Science Frameworks. They changed, from U.S. History to World Science piloted some modules from Prentice Hall History. Science Explorer and from Holt Science During the 2003-2004 school year,the and Technology. Curriculum was devel- In grade 8 the students start the year with a Elementary Science Department worked on oped using backward design. Assessments unit called"Facing History and Ourselves," the further development of units'hands-on were designed in conjunction with the ESL which uses the study of the Holocaust to learning tasks and focused on introducing teachers as well as the special needs teach- explore fundamental historical questions more non-fiction texts to complement ers. Emphasis was placed on differentiated and themes. Then the students go on to those units.The units are those recom- Instruction for learners at different levels. study China, the Middle East (focusing on mended by the National Science Science teachers also met with the technol- 61 ogy teacher to coordinate the Technology were given another opportunity to practice teaching, and focusing on students learn- and Engineering Strand of the Science basic skills, using a new software program ing,help us to achieve the goal of learning Standards. called Successmaker. In the seventh grade more about and improving our teaching. course,students also used technology,such The Watertown High School science as Inspiration,Excel spreadsheets,Microsoft Under Phase II of the reconstruction proj- department staff and students had a year Word, and math web sites, to learn and use ect, a new computer lab is now available for with many significant accomplishments. math. Challenges were provided through math teachers to use with their students. Collaborative endeavors were conducted the MathCounts web site with the Problem Several pieces of software have been pur- with the Urban Ecology Institute as part of of the Week. chased to supplement the curriculum in a National Science Foundation(NSF) pro- A second initiative is the increase of stu- algebra, geometry and statistics. The math gram at Boston College in which students dents enrolled in Algebra I in grade eight. department will participate in a five-year and staff studied the ecology of the Charles This school year 2003-04, the courses are project,funded by the National Science River. Another NSF sponsored program; called Advanced Algebra I,Algebra I, and Foundation through the Education Project SEED with Northeastern University Algebra 1, Part I. Development Center in Newton. The proj- provided opportunities in physical sciences ect, "Focus on Mathematics"is a partner- curriculum development. Students and In all grades, math teachers continued to ship that includes five school districts and staff also participated in the City Lab use the tested text book series, CMP three universities. The project will work biotechnology program as well as in (Connected Math Program). A major area toward increasing student achievement and Envirolab field studies of Boston Harbor. of emphasis was developing instruction that teacher quality through programs that is differentiated for learners at different lev- strengthen and nourish middle school and The Biology Club once again conducted a els. Curriculum was developed using high school mathematics for teachers and very successful marine biology expedition to backward design and assessments were their students. The main areas of teacher study coastal ecology on the island of developed in conjunction with the ESL participation include seminars,mentoring, Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. In teachers as well as the special needs teach- summer institutes and on-line courses. cooperation with the Boston Sea Rovers, ers. Informal assessments, such as home- Watertown will receive,over the course of the Marine Ecology Project and the work and classwork continued to be the the grant, support for four Mathematics Harvard University Environmental basis of modifying daily instruction. Teaching Fellows, two in the Certificate Management Program,students were able program and two in the Masters program at to participate in field research programs on In grades 6-8, students participated in chal- Boston University. Cape Cod. Through Harvard's Lowell lenging contests. The Continental Institute, many students were able to par- Mathematics League had five meets per •English/Language Arts ticipate in courses offered through the col- year. A MathCounts Club,run by Barbara lege's Extension School. Other students McEvoy, met for several weeks and partici- In 2003,the Watertown Elementary were chosen to attend programs at the New pated in a regional contest in Chelsea in Schools continued to provide focused,pro- England Aquarium and the United States February, fessional development for teachers (in part- Naval War College. nership with Lesley University) to improve For preparation for the grade six and grade literacy instruction and learning in kinder- A very special collaboration is ongoing with eight Math MCAS Tests,preparation classes garten through grade 5. Primary grade the Boston Biomedical Research Institute were held after school from February teachers (K-2) completed 48 hours of where several unique opportunities for stu- through May. Small class size was key to Professional Development in June,with dents and staff have been created. We con- helping students. each school's literacy collaborative coordina- tinue to utilize the Project STAR program tor,at their own school. Sessions centered developed with the Smithsonian Lesson Study was the major professional on research-based practices in language and Astrophysical Laboratory at Harvard development for math teachers. All math word study (phonemic awareness,phonics, University and to have students participate teachers participated in two cycles in which spelling,vocabulary and word study princi- in the MIT Whitehead Institute biotech- they designed, taught, and revised Grade six ples),guided reading,shared reading,inter- nology program. Introduction to Algebraic Thinking lessons. active read aloud, literacy centers for hands The choice of topic resulted from analysis on practice, reading fluency,and compre- of the grade six MCAS Math Test. hension. Writing process sessions included •Mathematics Lesson Study continues to be the focus of storytelling, interactive and shared writing our professional development program at (teachers and students collaborating on a At the middle school starting in September, the high school. All members of the piece for direct instruction) drawing, idea 2003,we piloted an extra math course this department are participating this year. The development,writer's craft (composing) year during the specials block, called Math benefits of lesson study which include col- and conventions (grammar,spelling,punc- Power in grades 6 and 8 and Advanced laboration among math teachers, learning tuation). Beginning in September 2002, Applications in grade 7. Here, students and doing new content, reflecting on our teachers met for monthly professional 62 development sessions to explore topics in a writing process of drafting, conferencing, thinking and behaving that promote success more in-depth way. At the Hosmer and revising, editing, and finally publishing and in school. The staff chose perseverance, Lowell Schools, an additional group of k-2 sharing the finished piece. Teachers in all connecting new learning to previous learn- classroom teachers and specialists began the three grades have students write in a variety ing,taking responsibility for learning, and initial 48 hours of training in September. of genres,including creative writing(sto- reflection. The other goal is Reading for Primary grade teachers have been success- ries, scripts,poetry) and expository writing Understanding. Much of our professional fully implementing these research-based (essays, literary analysis, memoir writing, development for the 2003-2004 school year practices in their classrooms. research reports,letters). In all genres, has centered on these two goals. A Literacy teachers emphasize logical organization, use Expert was brought in to give workshops to Intermediate grade teachers (3-5) began 40 of vivid and compelling detail to support the whole school in Content Area reading, hours of professional development in ideas,variety and richness of vocabulary and to the English teachers in Making September with a school-based literacy col- and sentence structure, and correct gram- Inferences and Developing Vocabulary, two laborative coordinator. They focused on mar and mechanics. In 2003, all 6th grade areas the teachers identified as needing reading workshop,writing workshop and students were given an MCAS prompt as a work after analyzing the 2003 MCAS language and word study elements. These Writing Sample. The essays were scored by results. Thus the goals of the school and elements provide direct instruction in read- Department staff,who were trained using the goals of the English Department are ing strategies and literary elements across the Department of Education rubric and closely aligned. genres (types of texts), including flexible anchors. In March of 2004, all sixth and word solving,vocabulary development, seventh grade students participated in the The Watertown High School English reading fluency, and in-depth comprehen- MCAS Writing Sample,which was also Department revised and rewrote its entire sion strategies.Also included are grammar, scored by the Department of Education. 9-12 Curriculum Guide during the`2002- spelling, and composing/crafting techniques Teachers then went on to show their classes 2003 school year. Guided by State for personal narrative and nonfiction writ- the anchor papers, explain the criteria for Standards, Curriculum Frameworks, and ing as well as editing for conventions each score, and help the students to best practices, teachers met, discussed, and (grammar,spelling,and punctuation). improve their essays. In this way,students reworked curriculum during ELA depart- Intermediate grade teachers began imple- are well prepared for the English language ment meeting time as well as Release Days. meeting these practices as they learned Arts MCAS exam,which they take in Each one contributed expertise to the final them; their initial training sessions will be Grade 7. product. A new senior course, completed in June 2004. Comparative Literature,a direct outcome Teachers offer a wide range of classic and of this curriculum revision process, has •Reading and Writing contemporary literature to their students. been added to the 12th grade offerings and Some of the books are read and discussed is now in the third term of its pilot year. Benchmarks/Outcomes stating what chil- together as a whole class, and some are read dren need to know and be able to do at in student book groups. In seventh and Because of the construction and updating each grade level were developed by a com- eighth grade, the selections are often con- of some Watertown High School facilities, mittee of teachers and published and dis- nected to what the students are studying in the English Department now has a dedicat- tributed to parents and all staff. Literacy History. In addition, all Middle School ed computer lab with twenty-three new leadership teams at each school monitored English teachers have been trained in the machines and a printer. Teachers were the school's literacy model implementation, Junior Great Books program,which has recently trained in the first phase of the looking at assessment data to inform been implemented in all three grades. In new system and will continue to receive instruction, and used benchmarks to target this program, all students read challenging, technical education and assistance until students needing extra instruction. The high quality literature. They read each comfortable with the new process. teams also ordered books in all genres (real- selection twice, develop their own interpre- istic fiction, informational, historical fic- tive questions for each story,and engage in MCAS testing continues to dominate the tion, poetry,plays,fantasy,etc.) for use in structured"Shared Inquiry"discussions that High School calendar. English and math classrooms and provided workshops for par- explore these questions in depth. The pro- re-tests were given to juniors and seniors ents. gram requires students to find evidence in during the months of November and the text for their ideas,which helps prepare March, the ELA Long Composition will be At the Watertown Middle School,the the students for the demands of the seventh given during the last week in March, and English Language Arts Department is con- grade MCAS test. the regular 1 Oth grade testing will be held tinuing its John Collins portfolio review from May 17th through 28th. Scores con- program every quarter. In addition, all 6th As part of the Turning Points School tinue their upward momentum but there is grade teachers have also been trained in the Restructuring program adopted in late always room for improvement. Writing Workshop program in which stu- 2001, the Middle School staff has devel- dents write frequently in journals and then oped school-wide goals. One goal is to The newly refurbished WHS Auditorium select journal pieces to take through the teach Habits of Mind,which are ways of recently became the site of a magnificent 63 rendition of the hit musical "Fiddler On Work-based competencies using technology, Education and Health staff selected The Roof', directed by Monica Hiller of organizing and analyzing information, Standards Based Learning Outcomes that the English Department. And, because of a interacting and working in teams, and tak- the curriculum would focus on. The staff donation from the local Target Store,the ing responsibility for career and life choices will soon establish common assessments Brandeis New Repertory Theater will host a are the foci of each of our program areas. that will reflect the learning outcomes. May 4th morning production of"To Kill A Mockingbird", one of the required readings Our newly implemented robotics unit in In the beginning of the 2003-2004 school in the grade nine curriculum. This will also the Industrial Technology curriculum at the year,the department k-12 was evaluated take place in the newly refurbished WHS Middle School brings exciting learning through the Curriculum Cycle Review Auditorium. opportunities to our students as do the process. The evaluation team and staff computer repair and networking courses at members identified many strengths as well Under the advisorship of ELA teachers the high school. The involvement of our as some needs. The next phase of the eval- Maureen Regan and Kristin Johnson, the students in the TITAN (Junior uation process will be presented to the English Department is now disseminating Achievement) on-line simulation in eco- School Committee spring 2004. the latest edition of the WHS literary mag- nomics and the development in advanced azine, "The Word Painter". The book is a accounting of a Business Plan which stu- The elementary physical education program wonderful combination of student prose, dents present at Bentley College provide is developmental and emphasizes social, poetry,photography and art. The funding our students with authentic learning experi- physical and mental health promotion. for this `2003 edition was made possible by ences such as making executive business Gross motor skills are learned and practiced a grant from the Watertown Education decisions. The Wood shop students pro- through physical games and skills activities. Foundation, and the ELA Department, as duced Adirondack chairs that were present- Health concepts are integrated into the cur- well as the entire WHS community,is ed to school department retirees. This proj- riculum and include safety,fitness,heart- grateful to the WEF for their generosity. ect involved the fabrication,production, healthy habits,and disease prevention. and finishing processes used to build these As in the past, the WHS English chairs. The parking lot schematic for the The middle school physical education and Department continues to work closely with high school was created by the Computer health program includes health promotion Carey Conkey of the Young Adult Aided Design(CAD) students. that involves personal hygiene,fitness Department of the Watertown Public assessment,health related fitness activities, Library and we are very appreciative of her The"Empty Bowls"interdisciplinary proj- team and individual sports,project adven- efforts on behalf of our teachers and stu- ect with the Art, Family and Consumer ture activities and self-testing skills. dents. Our annual Summer Reading Science, and Business Departments gave Virginia Walsh collaborated with the Program also benefits from this strong con- our students an opportunity to contribute Stephanie Penta,school nurse,and the nection between the Main Library and the to the community by donating the proceeds Linda Orloff, Director of Food Services, to Watertown schools. And every year an from this successful event to the Watertown present nutrition information to parents. increasing percentage of our students com- Food Pantry. Childhood obesity was the focus of the plete the entire summer reading assign- presentation and was well received by gar- ment. Our courses continue to reflect the skills ents. and competencies noted in the U. S. Labor The WHS English Department attempts to Department Secretary's Commission on The high school physical education pro- provide maximum opportunities for stu- Achieving Necessary Skills (known as gram offers several recreational and sport dents to understand, achieve and excel. We SCANS skills). Real skills are gained for activities that promote healthy active remain firm in our commitment to life and work to prepare our students for lifestyles, social interaction, and interper- teenagers and truly believe that every single higher education or further training for a sonal skills. Through the use of the fitness one of them can learn and succeed. rewarding career. center,the physical education curriculum includes skills and knowledge on the fitness • Occupational Education •Physical Education&Health components and personal fitness plan development. The 9th grade program The learning outcomes were developed for The Physical Education Curriculum includes CPR and first aid basics and the all career and technical education courses in emphasizes the importance of developing sports activities are more skills based. our program areas of Business Education, and promoting a healthy lifestyle by provid- Project Adventure has been added to the Family and Consumer Science, and ing regular exercise and health education. program this year. Low and high elements Industrial Technology. These courses pre- The Fitness Gram program is in it's second as well as team building activities have chal- pare students to apply knowledge and con- year k-12. The elementary, middle,and lenged students to work together and/or cepts in problem solving in a world under- high school curriculum is aligned to meet individually. going constant change. the Massachusetts State Frameworks and NASPE Standards. This year, the Physical The health curriculum at the high school 64 focuses on decision making, self-esteem, unprecedented success by capturing yet and Watertown Youth Sports programs in relationships,nutrition,consumer health, another Middlesex League title. In addi- an ongoing effort to improve and strength- effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, body tion, during the 2003 season,WHS Varsity en our programs. systems, and disease prevention. The Head Coach Eileen Donahue recorded her Watertown Police Department visited class- 350th career win. While the aforementioned clearly illustrates es to discuss harmful use of drugs, alcohol, that we have much to celebrate and take and drinking under the influence. The Cheerleaders enjoyed much deserved pride in,we strongly believe the best is yet success again this season as the team to come. Professional development for staff has pro- advanced to the State Regional competition vided the opportunity to work collabora- after placing second in the Middlesex Afterschool from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM in tively on developing learning outcomes and League Cheering Competition. the Watertown Savings Bank Community common assessments. Each year,staff is Fitness Center located at Watertown High certified in CPR and First Aid. Project Boys and Girls Soccer teams played night School,WHS Science teacher and Alliance has also provided the opportunity games under the lights at beautiful Fillipello Nationally Certified Strength and to learn about Bullying and Mediation pro- Park. The teams'hard work and tenacious Conditioning Coach Mr. Brian Brewer and grams and Alcohol and Drug Abuse preven- play,along with the backdrop of Fillipello Watertown Police Officer George Hoffman tion. The staff at the high school complet- Park received compliments from nearly assist student/athletes with personal ed training in Project Adventure and plans every league opponent. strength and conditioning programs. to continue training in order to implement the project adventure curriculum. WHS varsity squads competing in post sea- For these and many other reasons, there is son play included Field Hockey, Cross- great enthusiasm and optimism at WHS The Safe and Drug Free Schools grant has Country, Boys Soccer, Golf, Boys and Girls regarding athletics. provided students with two programs. The Basketball,Wrestling,Girls Indoor Track Peers Making Peace program offered to stu- and Boys and Girls Track and Field. •World Languages dents k-12,is a peer mediation program facilitated by students. This year,2 addi- Along with team honors, the following stu- The study of French, Italian and Spanish tional staff members were trained at the dent/athletes received All-League recogni- continues to begin at Grade 6 and culmi- Middle School. To date 2-3 staff members tion;Field Hockey-Jay Quinn(League nates at the High School level. Students not are trained in each school. The Athena and MVP),Erin Alyward, Kayla Romanelli, only learn to speak, read and write the tar- Atlas programs were purchased this year Stephanie Colantonio and Kasey get language, but also gain an appreciation and will provide anti-drug and sports nutri- O'Laughlin; Golf-Jonathon Coughlin of the culture and civilization of the coun- tion to high school athletes. The imple- (League MVP) and Richard Callahan, try where the languages are spoken. mentation of this program will begin in Football—Dan Chaisson and Brendan Statistics from the annual open-ended September of 2004. Perechodiuk; Cross Country—Matthew assessment show that 70% of the students Jablon;Boys Soccer—Rogerio Dias,Marco (in grade 10) scored a"B" or better in writ- Athletics Panza and Adonay Reyes; Girls Soccer— ing and 72%of the students (in grade 11) Meghan O'Donnell; Girls Indoor Track— scored the same or better in oral proficien- The overriding mission of Watertown High Devan Rousseau;Wrestling—Zack cy. Of the Watertown students who took School Athletics is to achieve excellence in Jefferson; Baseball—Dean Corsi; Softball— the National French Exam, 51%scored every aspect of our program. We aspire to Andrea Ciarletta; Boys Outdoor Track— above the State and National levels. be the very best athletically,academically Nick Goodman and Edward Reardon; Girls and administratively. As we continue in Outdoor Track—Angela Falco, Stephanie Students of French celebrated National our pursuit of excellence,we are fortunate Colantonio and Kim Usseglio. French Week in the fall, and enjoyed learn- to have realized many success stories in ing French and Canadian folk dances from 2003. We have been fortunate to recently attract some members of the staff.They participat- several outstanding coaches who will make ed in a culture bee, ate French lunches in Watertown High School student/athletes significant contributions to the Watertown the cafeteria prepared by the cafeteria staff, have performed at the very highest level in High School Athletic program. made commercials on video and impressed the classroom. The overall GPA of one another with their diverse talents. Watertown High School student/athletes In addition to a strong coaching contingent stands at an impressive 3.09. The Raiders already in place, newly appointed Head The International Club celebrated cultural also have been very active in the communi- Coaches John Rimas of Girls Basketball, diversity at the High School and enjoyed ty participating in many community service Tom Wittenhagen of Boys Indoor Track, monthly student presentations about Egypt projects. Tom LaRocca and Dave Mastro of Girls and Pakistan and many other countries. Soccer and Donna Ruseckas of Softball The Girls Field Hockey Team continued its have worked diligently with Middle School •Fine,Applied&Performing Arts 65 Mr.Art Wallace(Middle School Band In 2003 the visual arts program continued Director), members of the 7-8th grade The Department of Special Education to expand both its traditional media and band continue to combine with the 7th-8th Services continues to develop and imple- technology enhanced art programs. grade string orchestra to create a full ment program and service initiatives for Enrollments increased in the advanced stu- orchestra numbering over 50 players,per- students with special needs.As the needs of dio arts classes, preparing student portfolios forming successfully on both Spring and the population change, especially at the pre- for collegiate art school admissions. The Winter Concerts,as well as"Bandarama"in school level, programs and services that advanced computer graphic design/web March. "Bandarama"featured over 300 need to be in place to serve the students design program also expanded with instrumental musicians, Grades 4-12 per- also change.As students with disabilities increased enrollment,some updated hard- forming in a gala concert on the WHS transition from the Integrated Preschool ware/software, and the introduction of the Gymnasium floor before a packed audience. Program, services at the elementary level, at Fine Arts Departmental Web Page, created Plans have been made to make a small times,are expanded to accommodate their by Dan Dressler (WHS art teacher), where expansion of the band instrument group needs.This increase of services is often in information about the Fine Arts Programs, lessons program at the elementary level by the form of instructional assistants, consult- course syllabi and expectations, examples of Fall 2004, making these instruments avail- ing and related services. student work, and much more can now be able again at the 4th grade level, in addition accessed at to strings. Thirty-plus year veteran music Throughout the school system at all levels, http://NvwNv.watertown.kl2.ma.us/fapa. teacher Marilyn Darack retired from the special education services are reviewed Several students won awards for their art- Lowell Elementary School in June and was annually to ensure that there are appropri- work at the annual Boston Globe Scholastic replaced by Kristin Savoie, coming to ate programs and services in place.With an Art Competition with one student winning Watertown from Virginia. increase in the developmentally disabled a gold award at the state and national level population, middle and high school gro- in photography. The annual K-12 all- The drama program presented two highly gramming is now focused on revising pro- school art show at the Watertown Mall in successful shows,directed by Monica Hiller grams to have a vocational and pre/life skill March,centered on the theme"An (WHS English/Drama teacher)-the musi- approach. Exploration of Color,"was highly successful cal"Oklahoma"in collaboration with the with a large crowd at the opening recep- music program in March and Tennessee •Early Childhood Education tion. The High School radio and television William's"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' in department enhanced its work with the December. Students produced and directed The Watertown Public Schools continues to Video Yearbook and is eagerly awaiting the a production of"Romeo and Juliet" in demonstrate a high level of commitment to upgrade of equipment and expansion of June, along with their annual participation Early Childhood Education through excel- facilities planned as part of the renovations in the Massachusetts Drama Festival one- lent programming initiatives and outreach. of 2004. Thirry-plus year veteran art act plays competition in February. Early Childhood Programming and Services teacher Leslie Friedman retired from the have been enhanced by continuation grants Hosmer School in June 2004 and was The FAPA Department hosted a Visiting and ne-kv funding. replaced by Amy Moschetti, coming to Team of outside evaluators in music, art, Grant funding from state and federal Watertown from Maryland. and drama in October. The Team's reports money through the Mass Department of were generally positive, stressing the cama- Education has allowed us to create the The music program continued to expand raderie and collaboration within the depart- Early Childhood Services Council,which is its offerings, led by the introduction of the ment's staff and praising the department's comprised of 5 grant initiatives supporting string ensemble to the WHS curriculum assessment strategy of exit/proficiency early care and education. These initiatives with ten freshmen in September, under the examinations for all Grade/course levels 3- are: direction of Dr. Frederik Schuetze, FAPA 12. Curriculum Director. Expectations are for •Parent Child Home Program-a program more than double that enrollment in Fall •Special Education Services that offers services to parents and children 2004. Both the WHS Concert Band through home visits, modeling play while (directed by Dan Jordan) and WHS Ms. Kathleen Kelley Lockyer became the enhancing home literacy environments and Concert Choir (directed by Dan Wulf) par- Administrator of Special Education in 2003 communication. ticipated in a large music festival in New earlier than the anticipated when the retir- York City in April. The strings program at ing Dr.James Earley left the department to • Family Network-offers enrichment pro- the elementary (led by Amanda Scarpaci) become the Acting Superintendent of grams and support to parents and family and middle school level continued to grow, Schools. Dr. Earley was scheduled to retire caregivers of infant and toddlers. enrolling the largest numbers of students at in December after twenty-eight years in the the 5th, 6th and 8th grade levels since the position. Ms. Lockyer has been with the •Even Start-direct services offered to the program' reinstatement six years ago. Due Watertown Public Schools more than thirty under-served ESOL population. Services to the combined efforts of Dr. Schuetze and years as a teacher and Coordinator. for the whole family include English and 66 basic education classes, after school pro- their maximum personal development,both greater self-motivation,discipline and a gramming and promotion of literacy as learners and as human beings. Guidance capacity for self-evaluation. The program enhancement. and counseling are vital components of the challenges students to participate in excit- educational process,which help students ing and rewarding experiences that satisfy • Community Partnerships for Children- recognize their needs and abilities, and individual and instructional purposes. Provides scholarship assistance as well as develop strategies to realize their full poten- funding to private and public childcare tial. The primary role of the guidance staff The library curriculum is designed to pro- providers to enhance quality, collaboration is to implement a developmental guidance vide opportunities for students to become and comprehensive programming. program that will help all students acquire responsible lifelong learners. A wide variety Professional development programs are skills in the educational, personal and voca- of resources in a structured, open and wel- underway to establish national accredita- tional areas necessary for living in a multi- coming environment are offered to encour- tion, community wide kindergarten assess- cultural society. Guidance counselors act as age inquiry and foster an appreciation of ment and planning, and support for diverse student advocates and work closely with literature in keeping with current state learners in all childcare programs. other educators, parents and community- frameworks. The library Town Report members to provide opportunities for stu- 2003 program is integrated into all areas of • Kindergarten- assists with the transition dents to develop self-understanding, self- the curriculum and is based on collabora- to kindergarten with additional support evaluation, and self-direction in order to tive planning, and creating active partner- staff in the classroom, thus lowering class lead productive,fulfilling lives. ships between teacher librarians and class- size and adding one-on-one support. The room teachers. grant supports National Accreditation Classroom-guidance programs are offered at through NAEYC. all grade levels throughout the system. Improvements in school library facilities Topics addressed include orientation to the have occurred during the last five years. Another grant initiative supports special high school and middle school, testing New library media centers have been built education programming at the Watertown awareness and interpretation,post high at the Cunniff,Lowell,and Middle Public School Preschool"Early Steps" school planning,communication skills, Schools. The library at Watertown High Program.Through this grant we have been conflict resolution,bullyproofing,study School is scheduled to undergo renovations able to develop a summer program and skills, career development and violence pre- in 2004. increase parent outreach and professional vention. Counselors at all levels work development.These activities enrich our directly with students in one-to-one, small Every school library in Watertown offers excellent integrated model at the new group and large group settings. By moni- Internet access as well as computers for stu- Hosmer School facility. toring progress and coordinating a wide dent research. A wide variety of online variety of resources counselors reach out to subscription databases is provided in part The Public Schools offer half-day program- students and parents in times of need. by membership in the Metrowest Regional ming and a full day Pre-kindergarten pro- Library System and in part through the gram at the three elementary schools. At all levels developing effective home- operating budget. These classes are inclusion model classes, school partnerships with parents' remains a where regular education and special needs high priority. In addition, counselors take Collections at three school libraries have children work together in a learning envi- leadership roles in all buildings, consulting been automated. These included ronment that embraces individual differ- with staff and outside resources to plan Watertown High School,Watertown ences and strengths while supporting the interventions to improve student achieve- Middle School and Hosmer School. The needs of all children. ment. Lowell and Cunniff Schools remain. A devoted faculty and early childhood pro- •Library/Media It is the mission of the Department of gram staff support children and their fami- School Libraries to help students acquire lies in an excellent start to their educational The library media program of the the skills and strategies necessary to contin- career. Parents are an integral part of the Watertown Public Schools is designed to ue learning throughout their lives. This program planning and are a focus for sup- assist learners to grow in their ability to mission is accomplished by providing open port, resource and referral.A Parent find, generate, evaluate, and apply informa- access to resources that accommodate a Advisory Council meets the third Thursday tion that helps them to function effectively variety of learning styles for a diverse popu- of each month. and to participate fully in society. Through lation,by providing leadership and instruc- the use of media and technology in its tion in the use of information technologies, • Guidance many forms,Watertown students acquire by providing learning experiences that and strengthen skills in reading, observing, encourage students to be informed decision The Watertown High School Guidance listening, and communicating ideas. The makers and responsible users of information Program provides activities, interventions learner interacts with others, masters and by promoting literacy and the enjoy- and services that assist students in achieving knowledge as well as skills, and achieves ment of reading. 67 The Before School Program provides a safe • Community Education place for elementary students before the start of the regular school day. The Watertown Community Education Program is a self-sustaining program of the The Extended Day Programs provide after Watertown Public Schools. It includes the school care for children (Grades Adult and Community Education Program, Prekindergarten-Grade 7) from the close of the Before School Program in all three school until 6:OOPM each day. Elementary Schools, the Hosmer Extended Day Program, the Lowell Extended Day The Summer Program consists of an early Program,the Cunniff Voyager Program, the childhood and special education compo- Middle School Teen Center and the nent, an academic program and enrichment Summer School Program. classes. Academic courses are designed for students who wish to improve a low or fail- The Adult Education Program provides ing grade. learning opportunities in a wide range of subjects including: computers, crafts, Watertown Community Education is com- music,photography,landscaping design, mitted to building cooking, exercise, golf lessons and Project partnerships that will create and continue Literacy(free English as a Second Language to provide programs that meet the needs of classes). adults, families and children in Watertown. 68 General Election Precinct Total Votes Cast Wat. War. War. War. Wat. War. War. War. Wat. Wat. War. War. Grand Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Total OFFICES and CANDIDATES A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D-10 D-11 D-12 Registered Voters: 1495 1598 1838 1894 1801 1675 1870 1896 1250 1806 1768 1747 20638 Votes Cast:255 287 345 556 444 326 638 576 219 618 505 396 5165 Percent Voting 17.1% 18.0% 18.8% 29.4% 24.7% 19.5% 34.1% 30.4% 17.5% 34.2% 28.6% 22.7% 25.0% Council President/School Committee Member Blanks 9 22 32 37 23 13 42 20 7 23 16 15 259 Clyde L.Younger 127 141 156 193 186 116 234 215 100 278 211 154 2111 Pamela Piantedosi 118 121 157 326 235 197 362 340 111 317 278 226 2788 Write-ins 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 7 TOTAL 255 287 345 556 444 326 638 576 219 618 505 396 5165 Council-At-Large Blanks 317 357 413 739 496 383 803 731 283 629 587 402 6140 John H.Portz 90 115 131 318 231 121 263 210 81 299 270 222 2351 Kevin F.O'Reilly 102 100 127 156 135 125 311 246 80 284 184 180 2030 Stephen Corbett 90 110 111 184 209 172 270 241 112 282 234 172 2187 Susan G_Falkoff 112 112 163 340 243 136 270 228 74 215 159 140 2192 Mark Sideris 110 166 170 236 223 172 307 290 87 303 253 205 2522 Kenneth S.Rand 29 35 66 43 50 30 53 45 26 83 43 43 546 Marilyn M.169 153 199 207 186 165 275 310 133 377 287 216 2677 Petitto Devaney Write-ins 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 4 15 TOTAL 1020 1148 1380 2224 1776 1304 2552 2304 876 2472 2020 1584 20660 District A Councillor Blanks 77 86 108 271 Salvatore Ciccarelli 175 198 234 607 Write-ins 3 3 3 9 TOTAL 255 287 345 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 887 District B Councillor Blanks 232 140 121 493 Gus Bailey 323 301 200 824 Write-ins 1 3 5 9 TOTAL 0 0 0 556 444 326 0 0 0 0 0 0 1326 District C Councillor Blanks 219 183 69 471 Stephen E.Romanelli 413 387 149 949 Write-ins 6 6 1 13 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 638 576 219 0 0 0 1433 District D Councillor Blanks 211 161 128 500 Frederick L.Pugliese 404 341 266 1011 Write-Ins 3 3 2 8 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 618 505 396 1519 School Committee Blanks 180 195 244 261 276 233 363 384 159 382 335 200 3212 Anthony P.Paolillo 97 124 144 217 164 131 304 285 99 324 248 213 2350 Eileen Hsu-Balzer 117 126 166 348 242 141 284 257 76 240 209 188 2394 Allan T.Gillis 21 28 29 35 45 37 69 74 28 58 44 35 503 William G.Oates 142 144 171 227 200 165 440 300 128 364 313 239 2833 John C.Bartley 117 135 157 285 190 125 211 216 84 233 171 154 2078 Anita Mary O'Brien 91 109 124 295 213 146 243 211 81 253 193 157 2116 Write-ins 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 9 TOTAL 765 861 t035 1668 1332 978 1914 1728 657 1854 1515 1188 15495 Library Trustee(4 Year Term) Blanks 313 384 417 741 530 406 825 762 279 777 593 470 6497 Lucia H.Mastrangelo 182 198 249 340 300 215 452 390 154 431 374 273 3558 Michael J.Hanlon,Jr. 130 134 180 276 236 177 315 274 110 315 266 219 2632 Katherine H.Button 139 144 189 307 266 177 322 300 113 327 280 221 2785 Write-ins 1 1 0 4 0 3 0 2 1 4 2 5 23 TOTAL 765 861 1035 1668 1332 978 1914 1728 657 1854 1515 1188 15495 69 TOWN OF WATERTOWN RECOUNT - NOVEMBER 19, 2003 OVERALLTOTAL PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. PREC. GRAND COUNCIL-AT-LARGE A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D-10 D-11 D-12 TOTAL Blanks 322 353 410 749 490 374 798 729 283 616 t79 '98 6101 John H.Portz 90 116 132 323 233 121 265 209 81 299 271 225 2365 Kevin F.O'Reilly 102 102 129 159 135 127 311 246 80 286 184 180 2041 Stephen Corbett 91 111 111 185 209 173 269 241 112 286 236 175 2199 Susan G.Falkoff 113 112 165 345 245 137 270 228 73 214 159 141 2202 Mark Sideris 111 166 171 237 224 173 307 290 87 302 254 205 2527 Kenneth S.Rand 29 35 66 43 50 31 53 45 26 85 43 44 550 Marilyn M.Petitto Devaney 169 153 201 211 187 167 277 311 133 380 288 220 2697 Write-ins 1 0 1 1 3 1 1 3 0 0 6 4 21 TOTALS 1028 1148 1386 2253 1776 1304 2551 2302 875 2468 2020 1592 20703 20703 NUMBER OF VOTERS 257 287 346 563 444 326 638 576 219 617 505 398 5176 FOUR VOTES PER VOTER 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1028 1148 1384 2252 1776 1304 2552 2304 876 2468 2020 1592 20704 20704 N 0 V 1 9 2003 70