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Town of Watertown Administration Building
Town of Watertown
2002 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
Cerry° Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists, records the foRowingstory of the trip:
"We went up Charles River until the river grew narrow and shallow, and there we landed our goods with much labor and toil,the bank
being steep and night coming on.
"We were informed that there were hard by us three hundred Indians.One Englishman that could speak the Indian language (an old
Planter) went to them and advised them not to come near us in the night;and they harkened to his counsels,and came not,I myself
was one of the sentinels that first night.Our Captain was a Low Country soldier,one Mr.Southcot,a brave soldier.
"In the morning some of the Indians came and stood at a distance off,looking at us,but came not near us;but when they had been
a while in view,some of them came and held out a great Bass toward us;so we sent a man with a Bisket,and changed the Cake for
a Bass.Afterwards they supplied us with Bass,exchanging a Bass for a Bisket Cake,and were very friendly to us.
"0 dear children!Forget not what care God had over his dear servants,to watch over and protect us in our weak beginnings.
Capt.Squeb turned ashore us and our goods,like a mercyless man, but God,ever our mercyful God,took pity on us;so that we were
supplied,first with a boat,and them caused may Indians (some hundreds) to be ruled by the advice of one man not to come near us.
Alas,had they come,how soon might they have destroyed us!I think we were not above ten in number.But God caused the Indians to
help us with fish at very cheap rates."
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Table of Contents
Town Officials and Committees
Elected Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Boards and Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Department Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council
TownCouncil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Town Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Report of Town Finances
Board of Assessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Treasurer/Collector/Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reports of the Offices of Town Administration
Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Town Clerk and Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
TownAttorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Councilon Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Veterans'Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SkatingArena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Department of Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Reports of the Departments of Public Safety
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . .62
Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Voting Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
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Watertown Elected Officials
Town Council President & Member of the School Committee School Committee
Clyde L Younger 188 Acton Street 923-0592 Laurie J. Mastrangelo McManus 17 Charming Road 926-3187
Council At Large Stephen Messina 41 Longfellow Road 923-1892
Marilyn Petitto Devaney 98 Westminster Avenue 923-0778 John D. Quinn 20 Bancroft Street 924-0795
Sandra Rasabian Hoffinan 20 Middle Street 924-7956 Steven Aylward 154 Worcester Street 926-3539
John H. Portz 24 Chapman Street 924-1899 John C. Bartley 33 Robbins Road 923-9030
Mark Sideris 30 Union Street 924-2699 Eileen Hsu-Balzer 897 Belmont Street 484-8077
District A Councillor Library Trustee
Salvatore Ciccarelli 228 Boylston Street 924-3332 Ann Bloom 43 Parker Street 924-0360
Gracemarie V. LeBlanc 76 Emerson Road 924-9322
District B Councillor Raya Stern 207 Lexington Street 926-3609
Gus Bailey 12 Thurston Road 923-2719 Ratherine H. Button 48 Edward Road 923-1840
District C Councillor Lucia Mastrangelo 25 George Street 923-0345
Stephen E. Romanelli 12 Bancroft Street 926-1807 Alexandra Sandy Avtgis Quinn 92 Bellevue Road 924-7362
District D Councillor
Frederick L. Pugliese 167 Highland Avenue 924-1560
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Boards and Committees
Arsenal Development Corporation Building Committee Coolidge School Reuse Advisory
John Airasian, Chairman TBA, Director Community Development& Committee
James I. Bean Planning Department John Bartley, Sr.
Allison B. Carnduff Councillor Mark Sideris Christine M. Bellis
Joseph J. DiVico Sally L Dias, Ed.D., Joan Merritt Kraus
James E. McDermott Superintendent of Schools Lucia H. Mastrangelo
Roberta A. Miller Louis M.Tavern Michael Sherman
Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli, Thomas J.Tracy, Ex Officio,Town Auditor Curtis Whitney
Vice Chairman Stephen Messina Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli
Councillor Sandra Kasabian Hoffman Barbara Waldman G.Jack Zollo
Councillor John H. Portz Judith M. Belliveau, Ex Officio, TBA, Director of Community Development
School Business Office &Planning
Asa Pratt Fund Joseph Porcaro
Donald MacDonald George E.Whittie Council on Aging
Rays Stern Joan Romanelli Harold J. Bejcek
G.Jack Zollo Barbara Zenn Rediker
Cable TV Advisory Board Jane Stodolnik
Bicycle Committee John G. Flores Dorothy Fleming,Vice Chairperson
Joan L Blaustein Stephen Corbett Betty Finnell, Chairperson
David Mastroianni Chester Jenkins Patricia Gold
Peter Brooks Alfred Gasper Christopher Hursh
Caren Elizzer Gary Schwartz Marie A. Morello
Janet Jameson Linda Tracy Mary Keenan
Richard Fontaine
Deborah D. Peterson Commission on Disabilities Cultural Council
Lisa Williams Brian Charlson Laura Blaustein
Maria Saiz Albert Gayzagian Meredith Leigh Eppel
David Gallagher Mike Cataruzolo Roland J.Williston
George Donahue Jonathan Hale
Board of Appeals Diane Shepard Kevin M. Carr
John W. Marshall Mary Sylvester Corey F. O'Brien
John J. McCarthy,Jr. Carol Menton Paula J. Chase
Anthony D. Furia Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney Ruth Rappaport
Elaine V. Grey Kristin Larkin Barbara R. Epstein
Harry J. Vlachos, Chairman Dawn Evans Scaltreto
Conservation Commission Adrienne Sloane
Board of Assessors Marylouise Pallotta McDermott Jeffrey Poulos
Pamela K Davis, Chairman Kenneth L Kimmell
Joseph B. Darby III Susan G. Falkoff Election Commission
Elizabeth Dromey Brian Gardner Demos Zevitas, Chairman
Leo G. Martin George Bogosian, Vice Chairman
Board of Health Nancy H. Hammet Gertrude Broderick,Secretary
Dr. Marvin L Mitchell, Chairman Charles Bering Curtis A.Whitney
Barbara D. Beck, Ph.D.
Mary E. Colpoys, M.D.
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Historic District Study Committee Library Building Committee Retirement Board
Victoria Carter Councillor Sandra Kasabian Hoffman Robert E. Ford, Chairman
Ruth Shackelford John E. Flynn,Town Clerk Thomas J.Tracy, Secretary
John Hawes Leone E. Cole R.Wayne MacDonald
Jeffrey Brown Patricia Ahern Thomas Thibaut,Jr.
Joan Galgay David Breakstone James I. Bean
Thayer Morgan Marsha Lenhoff
Lucia Mastrangelo Special Ed Program Committee
Historical Commission Ann Bloom Councillor John H. Portz
Victoria J. Carter, Secretary Katherine Button Councillor Frederick L. Pugliese
Roger Erickson Jeffrey Follett
Natalie Zakarian Gracemarie V. LeBlanc Square Study Committee
John L Piantedosi Forrest Mack Alex Liazos, Chairman
Henrietta P. Light Alexandra Quinn Clinton J. Knight,Vice Chairman
David J. Russo Exec. Director Watertown/
Licensing Board Belmont Chamber
Housing Authority Donna B. Doucette, Chairman Ernest A. Berardinelli,Jr.
E.Joyce Munger, Chairperson Robert J.Whitney Peter Brooks
Linda Lilley George Newman Leone Cole,
Heather Whitney(state appointee) Director Watertown Public Library
John O'Leary Planning Board Ronald Dean,
Allen F. Gallagher John B. Hawes,Jr.,Secretary President Watertown Savings Bank
G.Jack Zollo Sandra C. Howard, Esq.
Housing Partnership Linda Tuttle-Barletta Betsy LaMond
TBA, Director of Community Development Jeffrey Brown Joseph P. MacDonald
&Planning Mary O'Looney
Thomas Wade, Director Housing Authority Recycling Advisory Group Tom Wlodkowski
Marianne Cameron Sue Tamber, Michael B. Donham
Larry Young Deputy Superintendent Public Works Councilor Thomas Gus Bailey
R. Stewart Wooster Robert Giel, Vice President
Howard Hashem Charles C. Bering Traffic Commission
Harold Bejcek, Council on Aging Martin Lerman Police Chief Edward P. Deveau, Chairman
Mark Messina Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey
James Barwell,Watertown Savings Bank Gerald S. Mee,Jr., Superintendent of DPW
Craig McKenna,Watertown Savings Bank George Pizzuto, Wire Inspector
John Airasian
Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese
John Bartley, Secretary
George E.Whittie
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Department Heads
Mark E. Boyle, Community Mary E. Flanders Aicardi, Gerald S. Mee,Jr., Superintendent
Development and Planning Personnel Director of Public Works
Administration Building Administration Building Department of Public Works
149 Main Street 149 Main Street 124 Orchard Street
Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-6417 (617) 972-6443 (617) 972-6421
Fax: (617) 972-6484 Fax: (617) 972-6404 Fax: (617) 972-6402
Leone E. Cole, Library Director John E. Flynn,Town Clerk/Chief Thomas J. Sullivan, Recreation
Watertown Fee Public Library Election Officer Director
123 Main Street Administration Building Administration Building
Watertown, MA 02472 149 Main Street 149 Main Street
(617) 972-6434 Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
Fax: (617) 926-4375 (617) 972-6463 (617) 972-6494
Fax: (617) 972-6403 Fax: (617) 972-6403
Phyllis Marshall-Hartman,
Purchasing Agent Caryl L. Fox,Director,Council on Aging Thomas J. Tracy,Town Auditor
Administration Building Senior Center Administration Building
149 Main Street 30 Common Street 149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-6414 (617) 972-6490 (617) 972-6460
Fax: (617) 972-6403 Fax: (617) 972-6493 Fax: (617) 972-6404
Sally L. Dias, Ed. D, Superintendent Edward Deveau, Chief of Police Paul A. Nowicki,Treasurer/Collector
of Schools Police Department Administration Building
Watertown Public Schools 34 Cross Street 149 Main Street
30 Common Street Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 972-6533 (617) 972-6452
(617) 926-7700 Fax: (617) 972-6409 Fax: (617) 972-6403
Fax: (617) 926-9759
Joseph J. Mahoney, Data Processing Thomas A. Walsh, Skating Arena
Pamela Davis,Town Assessor Manager Manager
Administration Building Administration Building John A. Ryan Skating Arena
149 Main Street 149 Main Street 1 Paramount Place
Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-6412 (617) 972-6463 (617) 972-6468, 6469
Fax: (617) 972-6404 Fax: (617) 972-6403 Fax: (617) 972-6498
Robert Erickson,Veterans Agent Paul F. McCaffrey, Fire Chief Steven J. Ward, Health Director
Administration Building Fire Department Administration Building
149 Main Street 99 Main Street 149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-6416 (617) 972-6511 (617) 972-6445
Fax: (617) 972-6403 Fax: (617) 972-6403
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Town Council
Report of the Town Council Highlights of 2002 Fiscal Stability
— Year 2002 The Town Council voted the following mat- The Town Council continued the existing
A report to the People of Watertown ters in order to effectuate the most optimal building blocks of working on strong fiscal
level of services provided to the citizens of management, along with the Town Manager,
The nine members of the Town Council of Watertown: the Manager's Management Team and the
the City known as the Town of Watertown Town Auditor which emphasized maintain-
are elected biennially,in odd numbered • February 12, 2002: the Town Council
years, to serve as the legislative branch of voted to appropriate$455,000.00 for the ing fiscal stability while providing essential
services to the community.
the Town's government. Its principle func- purpose of remodeling, reconstructing
tion is to set policy for the administration and making extraordinary repairs to the Acknowledgments
of the Town, its general government and Administration Building, Police Station,
programs, adopt an operating budget on Main Fire Station, Senior Center, Main The members of the Town Council,both
recommendations by the Town Manager, Library, North Branch Library, East individually and collectively, respectively
and serve as overseers of the various Branch Library, Lowell Elementary School and gratefully acknowledge the assistance
agencies of municipal government.As and the High School; of all those who have helped in the fulfill-
ment of its mission to serve the people of
you will see from this report for calendar . March 12, 2002:the Town Council voted the City known as the Town of Watertown.
year 2002,your Town Council has been to authorize a contract term of three Beginning with the Town Manager,we
actively engaged in the performance years for the purchase of electric supply; would like to thank him for his help and
of its responsibilities as elected represen- efforts.We also acknowledge with thanks
tatives of Watertown's residents. • April 9, 2002: the Town Council voted to and pride the efforts of each and every
appropriate 5800,000.00 for the purpose Town employee in all town departments;
Council Membership of remodeling, reconstructing, and mak- along with those of the elected and
As a Biennial election took place on ing extraordinary repairs to the East and appointed boards, commissions and com-
November 3, 2001,the following candidates North Fire Stations; mittees.Together, these men and women
began their two year term on January 3, . April 23, 2002:the Town Council voted to make up what we refer to as the Town of
2002:Salvatore Ciccarelli, District A establish a Watertown Historic District in Watertown.
Councilor;Marilyn Petitto Devaney, At Large designated areas along Mt Auburn Street;
Councilor;Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman,At It is the quality of their service and dedica-
Large Councilor;Thomas Gus Bailey, • September 24, 2002:the Town Council tion that determines whether Watertown is
District B Councilor;Frederick Pugliese, entered into a Memorandum of a "good" place in which to live.The Town
District D;John Portz,At Large Councilor; Understanding with Harvard University Council publicly acknowledges their will-
Stephen Romanelli, District C Councilor; College with respect to payment in lieu ingness to serve and the work they do for
Mark Sideris,At large Councilor;and Clyde of taxes with the President and Fellows the people of Watertown.
L Younger, Council President. Valerie Papas of Harvard University College. Finally,to all residents and businesses of
continued as Town Council Clerk. the City known as the Town of Watertown,
the President and members of your Town
Council wish to thank you for the continued
opportunity to serve each of you.
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Standing L to R:Stephen E. Romonelli, Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager, Frederick L. Pugliese,
Valerie Papas, Clerk, Gus Bailey,John H. Portz. Seated L to R:Sandra Kasabian Hoffman,
Salvatore Ciccarelli, Clyde L. Younger, Mark Sideris, Marilyn Petitto Devaney.
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T O W N O F W A T E R T O W N
Office of the Town Manager
Michael I Driscoll
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To The Honorable Town Council, Residents and Taxpayers of Watertown:
On behalf of the City, known as the Town of Watertown, its employees and the distinguished members of the Town Council, I am pleased to
present to you the Town of Watertown's Annual Report for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2002. I
believe you will find this Annual Report both interesting and informative as it recapitulates the accomplishments and achievements of the
Town for the stated time frame.
Given the economic realities of the time,with a national recession, record unemployment and massive cutbacks in Local Aid by the
Commonwealth, I am happy to report that the Town has weathered the storm with limited cutbacks in the delivery of local-based services.
The Town has continued to be guided in its fiscal policy in following two principals;sound business practice and not deferring maintenance
on its infrastructure. Physically, improvements have been made to schools, fire stations, roadways and sidewalks.Additionally, trees have
been planted and the Town has once again been awarded a "Tree City' designation.
The overall goal of this administration is to provide the highest level of services to the residents of Watertown in an equitable and efficient
manner,within the fiscal constraints facing the Town,while striving to provide long-term financial stability.Throughout this report the reader
will find detailed narratives discussing programs and initiatives that meet this stated goal.The section below highlights some of the particu-
larly noteworthy achievements of 2002.
• Nine town buildings get a facelift -In January 2002, bids were received for improvements to the Administration Building,
Police Station, Main Fire Station, Senior Center, Main Library, North Branch Library, East Branch Library, Lowell Elementary School
and High School (Masonry).
• Director of Community Development and Planning announces his departure—In January 2002,Mark E. Boyle resigned to
undertake new challenges as Director of Real Estate for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
• Department of Housing& Community Development Grant Award-Home Improvement Program-On February 5, 2002,
Director Jane Wallis Gumble announced that the Town was awarded a FY2002 Community Development fund II (CDCD) grant in the
amount of$300,000.The grant is to help fund the continuation of the Home Improvement Program.
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• Watertown Police Department accepted into North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) —On
February 13, 2002, Methuen Police Chief Bruce A. MacDougall forwarded correspondence to Police Chief Edward P. Deveau indicat-
ing that the Watertown Police Department had been accepted into NEMLEC. NEMLEC is a consortium of 30 Police Chiefs representing
Law Enforcement agencies from communities in Essex and Middlesex counties located in Northeastern Massachusetts.As part of the
NEMLEC Compact Agreement, each member Police Chief commits the resources of their law enforcement agency to assist other
member agencies in an effort to increase and improve their capabilities to provide protection of life and property thereby preserving
the safety and welfare of the region.
• Patrol cruisers to be outfitted with Defibrillator Units—The Watertown Savings Bank donated three (3) units to be deployed
by the Watertown Police Department. On February 26, 2002,the Honorable Town Council voted to accept this gift of personal prop-
erty pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,Section 53A—.
• Purchase of electric supply through a competitive procurement process —On March 12, 2002,the Honorable Town
Council authorized a contract term in excess of three years to choose their electric supplier.This action is in compliance with
Chapter 164 of the Acts of 1977, restricting the operations of the electric utility industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
which allows for competition in the electric generating market_
• Victory Field Scoreboard goes wireless—The Rotary Club of Watertown, Massachusetts donated an electronic,wireless remote
controlled scoreboard for use at Victory Field by the Watertown Field Hockey Team,Track Teams and Watertown Youth Soccer
Teams.The Honorable Town Council accepted this gift on June 25, 2002.
• Saltonstall Park Summer Concerts — Beginning on June 13, 2002, "John Lincoln Wright and the Sour Marsh Boys" kicked off
the 2002 concert series that attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to these community events.
• Memorandum of understanding with respect to PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO BE PAID TO THE TOWN OF
WATERTOWN BY THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE—On September 24, 2002, the Town of Watertown
and the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard) agreed to build a mutually supportive relationship.This agreement will be
for 52 years and will be based on the$3.8 million estimated tax payment that Harvard made to Watertown in fiscal year 2002.There
will be a 3%annual increase in the "Arsenal Payment"—the combination of payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and tines. During the
life of the Agreement,over$480 million will be paid to the Town. If Harvard is the owner of the Arsenal Property as the Agreement
enters its last year, Harvard will meet with the Town and attempt,in good faith, to negotiate a mutually satisfactory new PILOT
Agreement. This collaboration also affirms the University's pledge to contribute the sum of$500,000 to support teaching and learning
in the Watertown Public Schools.Additionally,the Agreement stipulates the establishment of the "Harvard/Watertown Community
Enrichment Fund"through which an annual payment of$100,000 will support community programs for the next 52 years.
• Template Voting—A joint collaborative between the Commission on Disabilities and the Election Commission afforded the blind
and the sight challenged an opportunity to cast their vote independently.This voting opportunity will be continued until Direct
Recording Electronic (DRE) equipment is certified by the Secretary of State,William Galvin.
• Faire on the Square—The fourth annual Faire on the Square was held on September 19, 2002.This gathering drew thousands of
Watertown residents and their guests for a day of community celebration and provided outreach opportunities for a number of town-
based services such as senior services,veteran services, library services, recycling services and voter registration.
What has been highlighted is only a small sampling of the breadth and width of the Town's activities during 2002. I urge you to peruse this
Annual Report to gain greater insight to the myriad of the 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 services on which
Watertown residents have come to depend on upon.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J. Driscoll
Town Ahnager
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Board of Assessors
In 2002 the Assessing Department worked assessments,which accurately reflect market Town Council voted to double the residen-
toward its stated mission of providing fair value as of January 1, 2002. tial exemption.This is also the maximum
and equitable assessments for all allowed by Massachusetts General laws.
Watertown taxpayers.To this end, the In December, the Town Council approved a
Assessing Department conducted a sales 100%exemption increase. The Town Council also approved a 165%
classification shift to Commercial, Industrial
study and adjusted the values of all property The charts below show the exemption and Personal Property.The charts below
within the Town of Watertown.The new amounts for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003. show a summary of tax rates and valuation
assessments were calculated utilizing all The 100%exemption increase is the maxi- data,which reflect Fiscal Year 003.
verified 2001 arms length property transfers. mum amount allowed by Massachusetts
The goal of this update was to generate General Iaws.
FISCAL YEAR 2002 2003
Exemptions:
CLAUSE AMOUNT AMOUNT
22- 10% (or greater) Disabled Veterans $ 500 $ 500
22E- 100%Disabled Veteran $1200 $1200
17D- Qualified Widow, Aged Person, Minor Child $ 350 $ 350
37A-Blind Persons $1000 $1000
41C-Qualified Senior Citizens $1000 $1000
TAX RATES—FISCAL YEAR 2002 (7/1/01 — 6/30/02) 2003 (7/1/02 — 6/30/03)
Residential $12.51 $12.65
Commercial $22.66 $22.68
Industrial $22.66 $22.68
Personal Property $22.66 $22.68
RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION $769.51 $820.40
VALUATIONS:
Residential $2,681,934,640 $2,837,704,401
Commercial 564,182,098 577,236,582
Industrial 178,624,030 212,281,983
Personal Property 67,596,700 80,243,343
Exempt 237,650,452 276,641,054
The Board of Assessors would like to thank the assessing staff for its hard work over the year. Cleo Poravas, Rich Brown and Irene Frain have
all worked diligently to serve the residents of Watertown in an efficient and effective manner.
Treasu rer/Col lector/Parking Clerk
This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/ Bond Anticipation Note (BAN): collection for FY 2002 Property Taxes, as
Parking Clerk Office covers Fiscal Year Outstanding 7/01/00 $5,088,700 of June 30, 2002,was 98.9%.
2002,July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. + New Issue 5,240,000 As of June 30, 2002 the following FY 2002
Schedules of Selected Financial —Retired 5,088,700 taxes and user charges were unpaid:
Information, Major Categories of Receipts — Balance 06/30/01 $5,240,000 Real Estate $503,378
and Debt Principal and Interest are shown.
Short-term interest paid in FY 2002 was Personal Property $ 76,804
During FY 2002,bond principal payments $240,371 at a net interest cost of 1.9170%. Motor Vehicle $323,479
were$3,264,107 and long-term interest BAN's are primarily used to generate rev- Boat $ 4,965
payments were$1,332,784 for a total per- enue needed to begin funding capital proj-
manent debt service of$4,596,891. ects before permanent borrowing (Bonds) Water $230,277
are issued. BAN's generally cost less to Sewer $402,135
Total debt principal balance was issue than Bonds and can be rolled over Commercial Refuse $ 21,268
$27,655,443 as of June 30, 2002. for one year.
Short Term borrowings for fiscal year 2001 Watertown continues to have a high rate
were as follows: of Real Estate Tax collections.The rate of
FY 2002 Selected Financial Information TAX TITLES
July 01, 2001 —June 30, 2002 Brought Forward (July 01, 2001) $208,923
DEBT BALANCE (6/30/02) $27,655,443 Tax Takings 73,497
Brought Forward (July 01, 2001) $32,180,732
Subsequent Taxes 96,831
Cash Received 130,929,856 Redemptions (174,417)
Cash Paid Out 124,109.083
Foreclosures (3,327)
Ending Balance (June 30, 2002) $39,001,505 Ending Balance (June 30, 2001) $201,507
CASH MANAGEMENT MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS
Interest Income $492,742 Property/Excise Taxes $50,104,783
Short-Term Interest Paid 240,370 Intergovernmental 13,201,389
Net $252,372 Water/Sewer/Commercial 8,326,286
OTHER INTEREST Departmental 2,657,639
Tax Titles $32,604 Interest Earnings 679,640
Late Payments 154,294 Parking Fines 510,569
TOTAL $186,898 Fines and Forfeitures 335,113
Total Interest Income $679,640 Parking Meters 203,459
Total Short-Term Interest Expense 240,370 License and Permits 215,776
Net Interest Income $439,270 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 202,094
Penalty Interest&Costs 187,823
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FY 2002 Principal and Interest Payments
SALE BONDED BALANCE PRINCIPAL INTEREST BALANCE Double
DATE AMOUNT PURPOSE 07/01/2000 PAYMENT PAYMENT 06/30/2001 Check
Aug-96 1,896,000 Remodeling-Town Buildings/Parks 1,181,000 240,000 48,920 941,000
160,000 Skating Arena Refrigeration 40,000 40,000 880 0
1,114,000 Water Dept. Equipment 694,000 140,000 28,765 554,000
Subtotal: 3,170,000 1,915,000 420,000 78,565 1,495,000
Jun-97 241,924 MWRA (Sewer I&I) 96,769 48,385 0 48,384
Aug-97 8,055,000 Lowell School 7,245,000 405,000 349,531 6,840,000
Oct-98 12,469,000 School (Exempt) 11,805,000 660,000 494,733 11,145,000
1,216,000 School (Non-exempt) 1,150,000 65,000 48,113 1,085,000
575,000 School (Gym) 540,000 30,000 22,635 510,000
1,670,000 Departmental Equipment 1,250,000 420,000 44,523 830,000
795,000 Computer 635,000 160,000 23,320 475,000
Subtotal: 16,725,000 15,380,000 1,335,000 633,324 14,045,000
May-99 338,608 MWRA (Water) 270,886 67,722 0 203,164
FY 1999 Refunding 1988 Bond 0
1,463,000 Fire Station 1,288,000 175,000 49,685 1,113,000
188,000 Library 166,000 22,000 6,414 144,000
189,000 Outdoor Recreation Facility 141,000 48,000 5,016 93,000
Subtotal: 1,840,000 1,595,000 245,000 61,115 1,350,000
Nov-00 1,850,000 Skating Arena 0 0 45,375 1,850,000
1,692,200 Remodeling-Town Buildings 0 0 41,755 1,692,200
1,400,000 Recreation (03/09/99) 0 0 34,300 1,400,000
956,800 Planning (Town Buildings) 0 0 23,153 956,800
619,800 Departmental Equipment (04/13/99) 0 0 15,003 619,800
215,200 Departmental Equipment (09/28/99) 0 0 5,213 215,200
204,000 Recreation 2 (04/13/99) 0 0 4,995 204,000
Subtotal: 6,938,000 0 0 169,794 6,938,000
37,308,532 TOTALS 26,502,655 2,521,107 1,292,329 30,919,548 30,919,548
3,813,436 0
RECAP BY FUNCTION
22,625,944 SCHOOL 20,933,684 1,199,360 923,035 19,734,324
1,809,796 FIRE 1,386,500 208,096 58,406 1,393,604
2,837,000 LIBRARY 166,000 22,000 71,322 2,793,000
1,452,608 WATER 964,886 207,722 28,765 757,164
241,924 SEWER 96,769 48,385 0 48,384
2,283,301 SKATING ARENA 242,185 106,366 53,525 1,985,819
2,278,910 PARKS 469,219 134,916 57,023 1,938,303
1,700,457 DPW 808,875 271,782 43,814 1,156,893
795,000 COMPUTERS 635,000 160,000 23,320 475,000
1,283,592 OTHER 799,537 162,480 33,119 637,057
37,308,532 TOTALS 26,502,655 2,521,107 1,292,329 30,919,548 30,919,548
3,813,436
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
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Town Auditor
Schedule A
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES
ANNUAL CITY AND TOWN FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,2002
CITY/TOWN OF:� WATERTOWN
ADDRESS: JIf
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 30,2002, Data supplied in this report will be used by the Department of Revenue,other
State and Federal Agencies,and public interest groups. The information will also be furnished to the
U.S.Census Bureau. Please read instructions carefully before completing your Schedule A.
For assistance,please call your Bureau of Accounts Field Representative.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(FUND 01)
Amount
Account Number Item Description (Omit Cents)
A.Taxes
4110 Personal Property Taxes _ 1,507,227
4120 Real Estate Taxes 45,276,295
I 4150 Excise Taxes I 3,321,262
4179 Penalties and Interest 136,104
4180 In Lieu of Taxes 202,094
4191 Other Taxes-Hotel/Motel I 49,663
4198 Urban Redevelopment Excise
4199 Other Taxes 174,417
I A.TOTAL TAXES(NET OF REFUNDS) I 50,667,062
B.Charges for Services/Other Departmental Revenues
4211 Water Charges
4212 Other Utility Charges
4229 Other Charges
I 4243 Parking Charges
I 4244 Park and Recreation Charges 253.081
4246 Sewerage Charges
4247 Trash Collection Charges 50,119
4248 Transit Charles
4370 sther Departmental Revenues 1,931,111
B.TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICESIOTHER DEPARTMENTAL I
REVENUES 2,234,311
C.Licenses,Permits and Fees
4322 Fees Retained From Tax Collections
4400 Licenses and Permits 215,776
C.'I"OTAL LICENSES,PERMITS AND FEES 215.776
D.Federal Revenue
4540 Unrestricted-Direct
4580 Unrestricted-Through the State 127,042
D.TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE 127,042
4600 E.TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE 13,201,389
F.Revenues From Other Governments
4695 Court Fines
4720 Received From the Count for Services Performed
4730 Received From Other Municipalities for Services Performed 28,832
F.TOTAL REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS I 28,832
4750 G.TOTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
4770 H.TOTAL FINES,AND FORFEITURES 845,682
I.Miscellaneous Revenues
4800 Miscellaneous Revenues 267,454
4820 Earnings on Investments 492,742
I.TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 760,196
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 68.080,290
4990 J. TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES 68,080,290
K.Interfund Operating Transfers
4972 Transfers From Special Revenue Funds 1,647,600
4973 Transfers From Capital Projects Funds
4975 Transfers From Enterprise Funds 1,754,460
4976 Transfers From Trust Funds 35,000
4977 Transfers From Agency Funds
K.TOTAL INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 3,437,060
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES,OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES,AND INTERFUND OPERATING TRANSFERS 71,517,350
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`General Fund Expenditures and Other Financing Uses(Fund 01)
General Government(100)
Account Accountant/
Number Object of Expenditure Legislative Executive Auditor Collector Treasurer
5100 Salary and Wages 62,845 184,834 200,383 229,375
5700 Expenditures 32,444 28,520 28,418 70,711
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay
TOTAL 95,289 213,354 228,801 0 300,086
Law
Department Public Building/
Account Town/City Properties Operations License and
Number Object of Expenditure Counsel Maintenance Assessors Support Registration
1 5100 Salary and Wages 45,580 166,621
5700 Expenditures 210,095 177,374 16,129
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 102,350
( ° TOTAL 210,095' 325,304 182,750 0 0
/�ccount Conservation
Number Object of Expenditure Land Use Commission Other
5100 Salary and Wages 1,099,289
5700 Expenditures 484,495 . E
5800 Construction .
5800 Capital Outlay 8081,976
TOTAL 0 01 2,392,760
Public Safety(20a)
Account Emergency Medical
Number Object of Expenditure Police Fire Services Inspection Other
1 5100 Salary and Wages 5,474,035 5,159,881 5,705
5700 Expenditures 319,256 310.216 1,384
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 202,649 47,330 486
TOTAL 5,995,9401 5,517,427 0 0 7,575
Education(300
Account x-
Number Object of Expenditure Education
5100 Salary and Wages 19,291,332
5700 Expenditures 6,154,998
f 5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 119,295 IrAIM. "
TOTAL 25,565,625
n ,
Public Works(400)
Waste Sewerage
Account Highway/Streets Highway/Streets Collection& Collection& Water
Number Object of Expenditure Snow&ice Other Disposal Disposal Distribution
1 5100 Salary and Wages 46,820 784,292 12,876
5700 Expenditures 228,331 468.460 2,841,696
1 5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 124,528 18,601
TOTAL 399,679 1,271,353 2,854,572 0 0
Account 0
Number Object of Expenditure Parking Garage Street Lighting Other ' v
5100 Salary and Wages 990,908"
5700 Expenditures 426,693 806,869
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5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 403,121 � __
TOTAL 0 426,693 2,200,898
Human Services( 0
Account Clinical Special veterans'
Number Object of Expenditure Health Services Services Program Services Other
5100 Salary and Wages 295,381 127,823 37,687
5700 Expenditures 61,680 33,256 51,162
5800 Construction
5800 Capital Outlay 20,430
TOTAL 357,061 0 181,509, 88,8491 0
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AGENCYFUNDS
Balance Balance
Fund/Item Description July 1, 2001 Additions I Deductions June 30,2002
A.ASSETS
1. Cash 29.741 774,801 751,669 52,873
2. Accounts Receivable 01 0
3. TOTAL ASSETS 29,7411 774,8011 751,6691 52,873
B. LIABILITIES
1. Police Outside Detail -44,205I 473,737 470,025 -40,493
2. Fire Off Duty Detail 1,4151 30,3241 30,1311 1,608
3. Taxes Due State 61 421 431 5
4. Meals Tax Due State I 0 i 1 0
5. License Due State 01 1 1 0
6. Due County/Retirement Systems 1 01 I I 0
7. Guarantee Bid Deposits I 01 + i 0
8. Unclaimed Items 1 01 ( 0
9. Other Liabilities 1 72,525I 270,698 251,4701 91,753
10. TOTAL LIABILITIES 29,741 774,801 751,6691 52,873
NOTE--Total Assets Must Equal Total Liabilities
gCOMPERSONNEIL. EXPENDITURES
I otal Salaries and Wages as of December 31,2001 Q ,
as Reported on IRS Form W-2 $37,113,680
Total Number of Employees(FTE)for Calendar Year
Ending December 31,2001 867
SCHEDULE OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS AS OF
JUNE 30,2002
Cash and
FUND Investments
17General Fund 13,061,285
(Special Revenue 1 12,483,024
I Debt Service Fund 1
(Capital Project Funds 1 9,704,930
Enterprise Funds 1 1,445,002
(Trust Funds 1 2,245,890
+Agency Funds 1 61,373
TOTAL ALL FUNDS ' 39,001,504
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SCHEDULE OF DEBT OUTSTANDING, ISSUED,AND RETIRED THIS FISCAL YEAR
Report in Whole Dollars-Omit Cents
Item description Outstanding Issued this Retired this Outstanding Interest this
July 1,2001 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year June 30,2002 Fiscal Year
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
A.GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ?. 211. k g ""
Buildings 4,108 000 539,000 3,569,000 176,818
Departmental Equipment 1,665,000 630,000 1,035,000 60,686
School Buildings 3,087,200 172,200 2,915,000 138,419
School-All other 0 0
Sewer 48,384 48,384 0
Solid Waste 0 0
Other Inside Limit 3,268,800 601,800 2,667,000 140,558
TOTAL INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 12,177,384 0 1,991,384 10,186,000 516,481
(OUTSIDE DEBT LIMIT
Airport 0 0
Hospital 0 0
Electric 0 0
Gas 0 0
School Buildings 17,985,000 1,065,000 16,920,000 795,256
Sewer 0 0
Solid waste 0 0
Water 757,164 207,722 549,442 22,535
Other Outside Limit 0 0
TOTAL OUTSIDE 18,742,164 01 1,272,722 17,469,442 817,791
TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 30,919,548 0 3.264,106 27,655,442 1,334,272
113.REVENUE AND NONGUARANTEED BONDS 0 0
C.SHORT TERM DEBT
Tax Anticipation Notes 0 0
Bond Anticipation Notes 5,240,000 21,833,800 5,240,000 21,833,800 240,370
Grant Anticipation Notes 0 0
Other Short Term Debt 0 0
TOTAL SHORT TERM DEBT 5,240,000 21,833,800 5,240,000 21,833,800' 240,370
1D OTHER INTEREST t xt �� , _.x €, " 11I
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TOTAL AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED 23,237,878 580,532 22,657,346
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Personnel Department
The Personnel Department is responsible During 2002, the Personnel Department workplace each year.The Personnel
for a wide range of personnel-related activi- was involved with negotiations with four of Department conducted Sexual Harassment
ties. Included in the responsibilities of the the Town's five unions regarding collective Awareness training for all newly hired and
Personnel Department are the recruitment bargaining agreements. Agreement was promoted employees.
and selection of employees;negotiation and reached with the Town Hall Associates, the The personnel Department is looking
administration of collective bargaining Watertown Municipal Association and the forward to 2003 as it continues to work
agreements;employee relations;monitoring Watertown Police Association. towards hiring the best possible candidates
of leave; administration of Workers' The Town's Workers' Compensation for the Town,improving the administration
Compensation and Unemployment; Civil program is running smoothly. During 2002, of work-related injuries, and improving
Service compliance; maintenance of confi- 39 injuries were documented, only 7 of service to employees, department heads
dential personnel records;training pro-
grams;compliance with federal and state which resulted in lost time from work. and citizens of Watertown.
laws and regulations;and other related Because of the events of September 11,
functions. 2001 and other industry changes, the
Town's Workers' Compensation insurance
During 2002, the Personnel Department changed dramatically, which resulted in a
was busy assisting many departments and bidding process for a new Workers'
the Town Manager in recruiting and select- Compensation plan. Thus,beginning in
ing personnel.The Town hired 25 people July 2003, a new plan will be in place.
during calendar year 2002.Additionally, the
Personnel Department participated in the Massachusetts law requires that all employ-
hiring for the DPW Summer Work Program. ees be given a copy of the Town's policy on
the prevention of Sexual Harassment in the
Town Clerk and Election
The Town Clerk and Election Office serves dation of Uniform Commercial Code • Conducted the 2002 Annual Town
as a direct link between the citizenry and its statements,notary public services and the Census.
Town government,The Town Clerk's office, office also serves as a distribution center for . Participated in the development of the
by statute,is responsible for the issuance various Town brochures and surveys.The Town's FY03 operating budget.
of vital statistics, maintenance of Town Staff in the office also serve as"unofficial . Continued the duties and responsibilities
records, the insurance of compliance with ombudsman" to provide general informa- as Burial Agent for the Town.
the Commonwealth's Open Meeting law and tion regarding various municipal services
it also serves as a repository for all rules, to the public.The Town Clerk's office also • Completed the annual renewal process
regulations, ordinances and bylaws promul- serves as a liaison between the Town and for all applicable licenses, permits and
gated by the Town Council and other town the Federal and State governments. certificates while ensuring compliance with
departments. During calendar year 2002, the office Chapter XVII of the Town's ordinances.
The Town Clerk's office was first established achieved the following: • Ensured compliance with state guidelines
in 1634, the first year records were kept, • Maintained the highest level of accuracy in the filing of necessary annual reports
and continues today to provide accurate in the recording and issuance of the Vital with the Alcohol Beverage Control
documentation on events and happenings of Statistics of the Town of Watertown. Commission and the Department of
the City known as the Town of Watertown. Public Safety.
lions throughout the Town alerting the
The Town Clerk's office provides a number ' Placed election signage in strategic heloc . Ensured access to all polling locations
of consumer services,such as the issuance citizenry to the ucoming voting exercises. throughout the Town.
p
of dog licenses, the sale of various Division • Coordinated Public/Private resources in
of Fisheries and Wildlife licenses, the recor- planning of the Faire on the Square 2002.
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The Election Commission, directed under Licenses and Fees Vital Statistics
Massachusetts General Law,by the four Burial Premits $1,370.00 Births 352
member board of election commissioners, Hunting Licenses 1,153.75 Deaths Recorded 330
has a number of responsibilities mandated
by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 50 Dog Licenses 5,827.00 Marriage Intentions 278
through 56.The Commission as charged Wildland Stamps-Resident Marriages Recorded 276
is to ensure fair and impartial elections in and Non-Resident 2,030.00 Affidavits of Correction of Birth,
the Town of Watertown. Responsibilities Duplicate Licenses 5.00 Deaths and Marriages Recorded 15
include: coordination of the annual census, Archery Stamp 280.00 Kennel License 1
generation of voting lists and jury lists, Sporting Licenses 2,067.50 Dog Licenses 576
implementation of the National Voter
Registration Act through the establishment Marriages 4,240.00 Cat Licenses 381
of the Central Voter Registry, maintenance Raffle 180.00
of the town's residency database and com- Fishing Licenses 6,301.75 Licenses
pliance with the Commonwealth's Campaign Sporting Fees 624.85 Seven Day All Common Victualler Alcoholic 19
Finance reporting procedures.
The Election Commission conducted the Waterfowl Stamps 166.25 (Restaurants)
following voting exercises during 2002. Cat Licenses 3,407.00 Seven Day Wine/Malt Common Victualler 4
Licenses Commission-Alcohol, (Restaurants)
DATE TYPE OF ELECTION Common Victualler etc. 116,520.00 Six Day All Alcoholic Common Victualler 7
September 17, 2002 Primary Miscellaneous Clerk/Election (Restaurants)
State Election Fees 1,046.70 Six Day Wine/Malt Common Victualler 3
November 5, 2002 State Election Resident Book 823.00 Common Victualler License 92
Certified Copies 13,665.00 Clubs 11
The Licensing Board promulgates rules and Underground Storage Permits 4,565.00 Auto Dealer Class 1 10
regulations specific to Watertown to ensure Dog Violations 1,075.00 Auto Dealer Class 11 12
the life, safety, and health of the citizenry
and town visitors. The Licensing Board Miscellaneous Licensing Board Auto Dealer Class 111 0
issues a myriad of licenses and permits that Fees 37,025.00 All Alcoholic Package Good Store 6
range from amusement devices,to gasoline, TOTAL $202,192.80 Package Good Store Wine/Malt 6
to liquor licenses.All of the licenses issued 24-Hours Opening 5
are renewable yearly.The Licensing Board Recording Fees
also serves as a hearing officer to ensure Mortgages $3,521.50 Sale of Food at Retail 5
compliance with licensing conditions. Business Certificates Entertainment 15
The Licensing Board also works closely and Business Certificate Music Box 8
with five town departments, the Alcohol Withdrawals 7,420.00 Automatic Amusement Device 15
Beverage Control Commission and the State TOTAL $10,941.50 Auto Repair 64
Fire Marshall's Office in the licensing
process. Total Clerks Revenue Letting Out of Motor Vehicles 5 Total Fees Collected $213,134.30 Shuttle/Jitney 2
Paid to the Commonwealth (S 12,004.25) Livery 13
Net Revenue to the Town $201,130.05
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Data Processing Department
The Data Processing Department supports optic cabling,the system allows for private router;new animal control software;
the Town of Watertown's administrative and secure e-mail among Town depart- Assessing information made available from
Information Systems and assists in the ments. As well, a firewall gateway provides the Internet
implementation of new computer technolo- secured Internet e-mail and Web browsing. A modem pool and telephone hunt group
gies. Located in Town Hall, the Department New anti-virus software was installed to system was configured to allow secure
administers the Town's wide-area Computer update network computers automatically home access to the Network.A user can
Network,which connects Town Hall, from a vendor's web site.The anti-virus connect to the system, authenticate an iden-
Library, Police, Fire, School Business software checks the vendor's web site for tity, and use the Network as though one
Office, and Public Works buildings. updated anti-virus patches, then automati- were inside a municipal office. Files can be
Additional municipal buildings include cally downloads the software and pushes it shared, printing can be sent, and e-mail
the Commander's Mansion, Senior Center, out to the workstations.This provides all can be exchanged, providing an efficient
and John A. Ryan Skating Arena.The computers with the latest virus protection use of resources for those employees at
Department also operates a network- by an automated method. remote locations.
connected IBM computer, a RISC-based Other improvements implemented during
AS/400,which processes Financial Systems, the year include the following: many com- In collaboration with the Assessors
Accounts Payables, Purchasing, Payroll, and Department, project planning began for
Water/Sewer Billing. Other administrative puters were provided with memory an implementation of a geographical infor-
s terns,such as Real Estate Tax Billing, upgrades;most users were provided with
new, 17"monitors;payroll printing was mation system.The system will be imple-
Appraisal, and Motor Vehicle Billing, are moved to a large-form laser format;new mented on the Town's Network and provide
supported by outside vendors or service multi-department high-speed laser printer departments with various digital maps,
bureaus. overlays, and associated data, all based
installed on the Network;new rack server
The Town's Computer Network provides a for storage, anti-virus software, and web on assessing parcel information. Because
complete electronic platform for employees development;new laptops for remote and different data sources can be aggregated,
to communicate and share documents. home access;some units upgraded to departments can improve analytical and
Built on a backbone of high-speed fiber- Windows XP Pro;new backbone switch/ decision-making processes.
Town Attorney
For the year 2002, Kopelman and Paige, We assisted the Town in a number of labor appreciation to the Town Manager and
P.C. continued its service to the Town as arbitrations involving collective bargaining Town Council for their hard work and dedi-
Town Attorney.The Town Attorney provided agreements and union grievances.We cation.We look forward to working with
advice to the Town Manager and depart- represented the Town's interests before the various Town department heads,
ment heads and attended all meetings of the various courts and administrative agencies, employees and boards to provide the Town
Town Council.We provided representation including the Civil Service Commission, with effective legal advice and representa-
to the Town in matters involving zoning the Labor Relations Commission, and the tion in the future.
enforcement, and assisted various Town Massachusetts Commission Against Respectfully submitted,
boards in taking action to resolve concerns Discrimination, in matters involving
regarding dilapidated private property.We employment issues such as disciplinary
represented the Town in cases involving hearings, bypasses and workers compensa-
efforts to install wireless telecommunica- tion claims. Kopelman and Paige, P.C.
tions facilities in the Town.We also repre- Town Attorney
sented the Police Chief in defense of his It is our pleasure to serve the interests of
denial of a gun permit the Town, and we express our continued
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Purchasing Department
The Purchasing Department assists all Town Water and Sewer Study of Consumption Computer equipment, computer software,
departments in the purchasing process, Analysis and Rate Recommendations, computer consulting services,vehicle pur-
whether the need is an urgent purchase Purchase of Electrical Power at a fixed, flat chase and replacement, public safety sup-
or planning an upcoming project,All pro- contract rate, Sale of Surplus Equipment, plies,vehicle parts,building maintenance
curements must be consistent with the School Transportation,Ambulance Billing services (HVAC),Training and Educational
Massachusetts General Laws and local Services, Landscaping Contracts for Town services are all examples of successful pro-
Ordinances. property and right of way maintenance, curements exercised by Watertown use of
Purchasing continues to work together with School Custodial Supplies,School Food the State Contracts.
every department to identify potential areas Service Paper Supplies, Fire Department The Town has chosen to emphasize the
where procurement and contract adminis- Uniforms. importance of purchasing office supplies
tration can be streamlined and more bene- Whenever appropriate and cost-effective, that are environmentally compatible.
ficial to the Town of Watertown.This office the Town participates in consortia to pur- Procurement of paper goods, envelopes,
provides materials and information regard- chase larger quantities of items that are stationery, copy paper, requires a recycled
ing implementation of purchasing policies, purchased by other municipalities, as well. content.Toner products are collected and
procedures and the laws. The benefits to Watertown are seen through returned to vendors for recycling to mini-
A number of Capital Improvement Projects improved bid results due to more competi- mize the impact on the environment and
and purchases were conducted during cal- five pricing because of the greater com- cost of these products.
biped volume and vendors that must
endar year 2002. Some projects were spe- provide reliable service acceptable to all The Purchasing Department continues to
cific to a particular department and others work with all Watertown departments to
participants. One example of this type of
were shared with multiple departments. procurement includes the purchase of food improve coordination of procurement proj-
Bids are issued and awarded from the ects using uniform bids for multiple depart-
Purchasing Department after working with service items for the schools such as milk, ments within the Town for services and
bottle juice, canned soda,ice cream treats,
the individual department personnel famil- bread, and snack products. Other examples materials that can be purchased as blanket
iar with the specifications for the materials contracts available for all. Services such as
or service needed.These projects included are heating fuel,vehicle fuel, and road salt, building and equipment maintenance, sup-
the following examples: Improvements and vehicles. plies, and technical expertise are important
to Various Town Owned Buildings Again, the Town took advantage of the to continuing uninterrupted and consistent
(Administration Building, Main Library, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bidding operations in all Town departments.This
East Branch Library, North Branch Library, Awards. Bids that are solicited through the Department appreciates the challenges
Police Building, Senior Center, Main Fire State are made available to municipalities facing the Town to produce the most
Station), Renovations and Improvements to and facilitate the procurement process. cost effective and beneficial results for
the East Fire Station and North Fire Station, These bid results serve as representative Watertown. It is important that we work
Sidewalk Repairs, Road Surface Repairs market rate information to define specifica- together with other departments to achieve
(crack sealing and permanent patch), tions for goods and services available and the most valuable and satisfactory results
Purchase of Streetlights in Watertown and identification of vendors meeting the speci- from the purchasing process.
Contractor Maintenance of the Streetlights, fications including prevailing wage require-
Purchase and Installation of Phone System, ments and other related details of cost.
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Health Department
The Health Department staff consists of In conjunction with inspectional work,the animals, lectures in school classrooms and
a full-time Director, one full-time Chief Health Department issues numerous per- on cable television.
Environmental Health Officer, two full- mits. Before a permit can be issued, the As inspector of animals the ACO carries out
time Sanitarian, a full-time Head permit holder submits complete and accu- the isolation and quarantine of suspected
Clerk, a full-time Public Health Nurse, a rate information.The Health Department rabid animals, animals with wounds of
Tobacco Control Coordinator, a full-time must verify the information.Also, the Health unknown origin or animals bitten by sus-
Animal Control Officer, a part-time Department reviews plans for all new and
Veterinarian and a part-time Consulting renovated food establishments, facilities p or confirmed rabid animals.These
Nurse. with hazardous materials, tanning, body art findings
ngs are reported to the Massachusetts
and massage establishments. Bureau of Animal Health. Isolation and
The Board of Health consists of three quarantine cases are often done in cooper-
members that are appointed for three- Environmental Permits: 2002 ation with Watertown veterinarian Thomas
year terms by the Town Manager. Food Establishments 201 Cusick, DVM.
Environmental Health Temporary Food Events 275 This year the ACO became a licensed Pest
The Health Department conducts numerous Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 19 Control Applicator.This license will be used
Tannin Establishments/ for the Mosquito Control Program, rodent
inspections throughout the year according g
to state mandates.These inspections Body Art Establishments 10 control issues within the municipality, a
include food establishments, housing inves- Massage Establishments/ demolition package from the Health
tigations, body art establishments, indoor Practitioners 54 Department on construction sites and to
air quality at skating rinks, tanning estab- Hazardous Material Facilities 165 ensure that pest control companies doingbusiness within the town are taking proper
lishments, swimming pools and whirlpools,
group homes and motels.The Health Watertown residents took household haz- measures and procedures. The ACO also
Department also conducts hazardous mate- ardous waste to the Minuteman Regional visits the schools and numerous municipal
rials inspections following a Watertown Household Products Facility in Lexington. departments to provide ongoing forums on
regulation and monitors the installation Pre-registration at the Health Department animal care and pest control management.
and maintenance of grease traps in food was required before any resident could The ACO will have a manual for the
establishments. enter the site on one of the eight collection Watertown Police Department and the
days during the year.Two hundred eighteen Department of Public Works concerning
Environmental Inspections: 2002 (218) households visited the facility in 2002. these issues in early 2003 as an educational
device.
Food Establishments 349 Animal Control
Housing 36 In September of 2001 the Health Rabies Clinic
Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 124 Department hired a full-time Animal The rabies clinics are held annually with
Miscellaneous 58 Control Officer (ACO).The ACO's duties Thomas Cusick, DVM participating. Dogs
Hazardous Materials 260 include, but are not limited to, patrolling and cats are vaccinated for rabies the
Total 827 the town on a rotating flexible schedule, first Saturday in April each year at the
participation in a rabies/West Nile Virus Watertown Administration Building. This
Another portion of the Health Department's task force, investigation of vector control past year a total of 62 animals received
work includes complaint investigation, and solid waste complaints and the rabies vaccinations at the clinic.
including the following areas: rubbish and enforcement of all pertinent laws;including
garbage, dust, odors,noises, rodents,haz- Watertown's Animal Control Ordinance. Mosquito Control
ardous waste incidents, food establish- Enforcement includes the issuing of cita- The Board of Health and the Watertown
ments, food-borne illnesses, nuisances, tions (tickets) for non-compliance with DPW worked in conjunction with the East
tobacco,wildlife, problem animals, and this ordinance.Additional responsibilities Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission in
miscellaneous topics. On occasion, the include responding to all emergency dis- planning larvicide, adultacide and surveil-
Health Department must hold an adminis- patch calls and the prosecution of violators lance activities throughout the town. In
trative or public hearing or appear in in District Court.As needed,the ACO car- 2002 the threat of the West Nile Virus con-
District Court.Two hundred twelve (212) ries out isolation and quarantine responsi- tinued to impact the State and the Nation.
complaints were investigated in 2002. bilities, educates the public regarding Numerous dead birds tested positive for the
health and safety concerns involving Virus and there was an increase in human
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cases of the disease as well with one human the sanitarian, has been involved in Office, and Housing Authority, Center for
case being from Watertown.As a result of bioterrorism/disaster planning with town Mental Health, ML Auburn Hospital Social
the West Nile threat the town applied larvi- departments and community stakeholders Services Department, continued to collabo-
cide briquettes to the town's catch basins in to address this threat. Bioterrorists'use of rate in 2002 to provide improved services
order to control the emergence of vector Anthrax has highlighted the need for bio- for Watertown citizens.
mosquitoes.The Health Department and the terrorism preparedness at the local,State
DPW have begun planning for a compre- and national level.This year the Health Seminars sponsored , health care access
by the nurse include,
but are not limited to,
hensive intervention, education and surveil- Department in conjunction with Mt.Auburn
lance program for 2003. Hospital held training on Pandemic/ training for school nurses, and other pro-
lance planning for Watertown resi- fessionals on insurance programs available
Animal Control Statistics dent physician/nurse volunteers.The Public through the state and federal government,
Citations 20 Health Nurse is part of the Massachusetts the Elder Asthma Initiative and vaccine in-
Total: of Public Health Smallpox services for providers.The nurse continues
Total ($450.00) p p to teach a class on Public Health and Public
Fees Collected $1,294.00 planning group.
Health Nursing for Boston College nursing
Cat Licenses 381 Sixty-five (65) flu and pneumonia immu- students, twice a year. Boston College
Dog Licenses 569 nizations were given to the homebound eld- nursing students intern at the Health
Court Appearances 1 erly and disabled this year. Each year over Department for one day a week for six
Animal Hearings Conducted 1 2,500 people are immunized, this year weeks, twice a year. Meetings held by
Calls Received 994 because of a 19%State budget cut, there the Watertown Youth Coalition and the
were less doses of flu vaccine purchased Community Health Network Area (CHNA)
Complaints Received 205 by the State,fewer citizens were vaccinated; were attended.
Number of Animals Impounded 137 a total of 1,250 were immunized in
Dogs: 30 2002/2003. Nursing Statistics
Cats: 36 Communicable diseases are reported to Tuberculosis Screening 57
Wildlife: 69 State Department of Public Health as Tuberculosis Referral 6
Other: 2 required by law. Immunization of contacts Tuberculosis Active Cases 0
Animals Quarantined 9 and follow-up of patients is vital for disease Communicable Diseases 92
Dogs: 7 surveillance and control. Hepatitis B immu- Blood Pressure Screening 516
Cats: 2 nization for school-age children continues Vaccine Distributed to Watertown
Animals Submitted for WNV Testing 4 as a yearly initiative.The nurse obtains Health Care Providers 31,380
and distributes vaccines and information Flu Vaccine Clinic—
Positives: 3 received from the State to over 20
Animals Submitted for Rabies Testing4 doses administered 1,250
Watertown Health Care Providers. Mantoux pneumonia Clinic—
Positives: 0 testing for high-risk individuals and tuber- doses administered 66
Total Number of Complaints culosis contacts is done routinely. Homebound for Flu&
Unleashed 79 The Health Department assists citizens who Pneumonia shots 55
Barking Dog 35 need help resolving public health/medical Hepatitis Vaccine—
Pooper Scooper 30 issues. The nurse refers citizens/patients Middle School Children 68
Bites/Attacks 21 to appropriate agencies when required. Hepatitis Vaccine—
Additional duties include investigation, Watertown H.S. Children 42
Cruelty 16 reporting and follow-up of suspected elder Massage Establishment inspections 14
Other 24 and child abuse cases, assisting in the Massage Practitioner permits 38
preparation of community health grants,
Community Health and participation on a rabies and West Tobacco Control
Nile Virus response team.The Health Additionally, the Health Department pro-
Nursing De artment's interdepartmental task force
p p vided programs, through the MA Tobacco
Terrorism and Bioterrorism are in the fore- continues to address the needs of citizens in Control Program (MTCP), that included,
front for the local,State and Federal public crisis.The task force,with members from but were not limited to, referrals for smok-
health system.The Public Health Nurse,in the Police,Fire and Health Department, ing cessation, regulatory initiatives (tobacco
conjunction with the health director and Council on Aging, Food Pantry,Veterans retailer compliance surveys and Clean Air
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Works), and public education events aimed Public Education events 4 Total Permits Issued for 2002
at reducing morbidity/mortality from Number of attendees 1538 Food Service 145
tobacco use. In implementing these initia- Number of individuals referred to Retail Food 42
fives the Health Department collaborated cessation programs (Approx.) 76 Caterers 3
with local providers, community and Number of individuals receiving
church groups, schools, and the Police One Day Catering 275
P cessation materials (Approx.) 20 Swimming Pools 19
Department In 2002 the Health Department g
continued to monitor establishments for Total Money Received for 2002 Massage Practitioners 40
compliance with Watertown's "Youth Access January $5,325.00 Massage Establishments 14
to Tobacco Products Regulations."These February $1,399.00 Mobil Foodservice 8
compliance checks revealed that the vast March S1,061.00 Funeral Directors 16
majority of permitted establishments are April $2,205.00 Rabies Clinic 62
complying with this regulation. Due to
statewide budget cuts, the funding available May $4,482.00 Bakery 3
for this program has been eliminated.The June $3,459.20 Group Homes 8
Health Department will pursue alternative July $495.00 Tanning 6
sources for funding. August $560.00 Motel 1
September $1,991.50 Tobacco 41
Tobacco Control Statistics October $8,878.00 Hazardous Material Facility 165
Compliance checks (Rounds) 4 November $8,365.00 Body Art Establishment 1
Total establishments checked 168 December $7,771.80 Body Art Practitioners 3
Rate of illegal sales to youth 9.6% 2002 TOTAL $45,992.50
Number of vending
machines eliminated N/A
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Dr. Marvin L. Mitchell receiving the Massachusetts Association of Health Board's
Distinguished Service Award. From left: Town Council President Clyde Younger,
Dr. Mitchell, Steven Ward, Director of Public Health, Michael J, Driscoll, Town
Manager.
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Council on Aging
Valuing Independence A case worker advocates for frail elders by Pantry is seeing more elderly and more
"Thank you for your interest in us,"wrote working with outside agencies, helps to put immigrants in need of help.
a Watertown senior responding to the services in place, and directs individuals to
p g services. Emotional support is This Year Watertown welcomed Brigham
appropriate random survey mailed to more than onepp House,Watertown's only assisted living
thousand individuals fifty and older in provided to seniors and their families facility,housed in the former East Junior
2002.The questionnaire was used to gather through home visits and phone calls. High School.Seniors who need assisted
data that was helpful in assessing current Available for Watertown seniors is medical
needs and in planning for the future. In transportation to local and Boston doctors/ living and want option
stays Watertown will
p g hospitals and a shuttle bus takes seniors to now have the option of staying in their
the almost two hundred surveys that were p community.
returned we found that people strongly local supermarkets for shopping. Income
value their independence and their desire tax assistance, legal consultation and med- Improvements made by the Town to the
to care for themselves in their own home ical insurance counseling are services open Senior Center included re-surfacing the
or apartment. to the senior community. Each month staff deck and changing the deck railings.
and volunteers respond to more than one New gutters and snow guards were also
The Senior Center provides services and thousand inquiries on issues of concern to installed. An older wood fence was
programs designed to promote wellness seniors and their families. removed.These enhancements will help
and maximize independence. In 2002,lec- keep the Senior Center ready for the next
tures and workshops included safe driving, by helped
s the Friends of the Watertown COA generation.As younger respondent to our
heart health,journal writing, protecting helped seniors needing financial assistance g Y g p
g p g for water aerobics classes at a local health survey indicated, "I'm glad we have this in
against scams, estate planning, social secu- Watertown, I'll use it in the future."
rity,home modifications, and nutrition. club. Project Literacy offered a weekly con-
Exercise classes are held three time a week versation group at the Senior Center for
as are weekly yoga, tai chi, line dancing, older individuals who are not primarily
and weight watching classes. Beginners English speaking.
computer classes introduce seniors to The Watertown Food Pantry,which is
Internet usage.An art class, book club, under the administrative oversight of the
bridge,whist and bingo groups all help COA/Senior Center, provides at least five
people remain mentally stimulated and days of food monthly for Watertown resi-
promote socialization. dents in need of all ages. Increasingly, the
Council on Aging / Senior Center
Attendance Numbers
December'01--November'02
Dec 01/ March/ June/ Sept/ Dec 01/ March/ June/ Sept/
Feb 02 May August Nov 02 Feb 02 May August Nov 02
(Art 164 209 154 204 Bingo 231 230 256 259
Exercise(3 classes) 1191 1472 1148 1168 B.C.Legal 5 3 N/A 3
Support Group 22 35 N/A N/A Income Taxes 23 61 N/A N/A
(Bridge 196 224 234 228 Party 92 106 102 84
S.H.I.N.E 9 14 6 13 Trips 26 52 146 132
WOW 102 114 112 126 Flu Shots N/A N/A N/A 750
Line Dancing 356 415 294 328 Yoga 202 263 178 203
Cribbage 76 104 122 135 Fuel Assistance&Good Neighbor 6 6 N/A 3
Computer classes 27 49 24 54 Local Medical Transportation 98 101 96 103
Book Club 25 33 5 25 Shopping Bus 228 932 904 928
Lectures 156 185 174 169 Emergency Assist.&Salvation Army 21 24 14 17
Whist 199 71 241 205 I&R(Phone&in person estimate) 1200 1200 1200 1200
Health Screening 104 71 93 134 Book&Magazine Exchange(Est.) 300 300 300 300
Cards(Poker) 52 47 33 35 Coupon Exchange(Estimate) 100 100 100 100
Movies 53 41 83 60 Knitting 15 14 5 21
Mellowtones 0 42 N/A 88
Tat Chi 119 81 N/A 119
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Recreation Department
Organization and continues to meet with citizens in an Arsenal Park for a cookout and other var-
The function of the Watertown Recreation attempt to have a skate-park built in the ied field trips.There were camp sleepovers
Department is to provide a year-round town. It is the feeling of many that the skate for the older children;one of which was
recreation program for the citizens of boarders in town need a safe location to held on the grounds of the Middle School.
Watertown. It is the goal of this department skate. Family Nights and Talent Shows also added
that all citizens have the opportunity to This department continues to attempt to to summer entertainment of many of the
enjoy their leisure time with enjoyable make more of the citizens aware of one of town's residents.The department owes a
activities in a safe environment. the town's most valuable assets, Arsenal special thanks to the Watertown School
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Park. Our re-school Viking Soccer Committee for its support of the programs
The Director and Head Clerk are the only g at Pequossette Summer Recreation
full-time employees of the department. Part- Program and Skyhawk Sports Clinics have been pro am.
b held at the Arsenal Park.Working
time and seasonal employees are hired to g
instruct and supervise the various programs with the Watertown Youth Soccer Director, Summer Basketball Leagues were run for
in
in the department during the year. we scheduled the "Little Kickers" program children and adults at many of the town's
of at the park.Working with the Watertown courts.The youth portion of the program
New Department Initiatives Police Department, a Street Hockey included both instruction and games,while
and Expansions Program for middle school age youngsters the adult leagues produced many highly
was conducted at Arsenal Park. By having competitive contests. Hundreds of people
During the department was involved our Adult Tennis Lessons and a portion of participated in the program as players
with planning and reconstruction of the our Summer Youth Basketball Program at and/or spectators.
new stands at Victory Field.The Recreation al Arsen Park,we exposed it to hundreds of
Department, the Department of Community the al citizens. There were three two-week sessions of
Development and DPW worked on the swimming classes this past summer.Tennis
planning and reconstruction of the Arsenal, The Recreation Department expanded its lessons were given at the Mary Williams
Casey, Saltonstall and Sullivan Playgrounds. Middle School Age Friday Night Drop-In Tennis Courts at Victory Field.
At Arsenal, Casey and Sullivan Playgrounds Gym Program to include 5th Graders.This
new tot-lots were built on top of rubberized program is held at the Palladino Gym at the Fall
safety surfaces.Also at Arsenal Park a new Watertown Middle School. Flag-tag football, soccer, mini-basketball
Water Spray Park was built, along with and field hockey programs were offered
new picnic areas. At Casey and Sullivan 2002 Programming the elementary school students this past
Playgrounds the basketball courts were fall. Drop-In Gym Programs were held at
reconstructed.At Sullivan Playground the Summer
yt� The department conducted a Summer the Watertown Middle School on Tuesday,
backstop and players'bench areas were p Thursdays and Friday evenings for the
renovated. At Saltonstall Park the playing Playground Program at the Bemis, Casey, students in grades 6 through 12, and also
field was reconstructed with a new irriga- Moxley,Sullivan and Victory Field Parks. adults. Programs for our Special Needs
lion system. The activities on the playgrounds included population were also conducted during
arts&crafts, baseball, basketball, tennis, this time of year.The activities included
The Recreation Department expanded its track&field, softball, ragball,whifileball
summer program by offering an All Sports and more. Playground field trips were social, field trips and many sports.
Clinic using the Lowell School and the taken to various locations in Greater
Lowell Playground.John Papas supervised Boston. Winter
this program and his staff made up of high With the arrival of winter comes a wide
school and college coaches.This program For the 33rd year Pequossette Summer range of Basketball Programs for the
offered some 70 youngsters the opportunity Recreation Program was an intricate part citizens of the town.There is "Biddy
to participate in a wide variety of sports of this summer activities for the youth of Basketball" at the Watertown Boys&Girls
activities.A summer track program under Watertown.The camp runs four two-week Club for 2nd and 3rd graders.The Biddy
the direction of M I.T.Track Coach Paul sessions for youngsters 4 to 13. On average Program started in October with clinics at
Slovenski was held at Victory Field and at there were 200 campers at each session. the Watertown Middle School.The depart-
the Pequossette Summer Program. Our The daily activities include music, arts& ment's Elementary School Basketball
Baton Twirling Program was also expanded crafts, playground games,sports, ping Program practices at all three schools dur-
with lessons being given in the fall at the pong, foosball and gym play.The youngsters ing the week with games being played at the
Phillips School.The department worked also went to the MDC Pool to swim, to Middle School on Saturdays.The Middle
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School phase of the program includes a included"T" Ball for youngsters in grades League and Watertown Women's Softball
Sunday In-Town League.An Adult League is K and 1 and Ragball for children in grades League. Permits were also issued to many
also run with games during the week and 2, 3, 4 and 5. Baton classes were held at church groups, scout groups, civic organi-
on Sundays at Watertown High School. the Phillips School for children ages 3 to zations,businesses and residents so they
Also at the Kelley Gym at Watertown High 16.This program culminated with a recital could schedule activities at the town's
School, on Sunday nights we have an Over at the Watertown High School Gym and parks.The department also issued permits
35 Basketball Program.A Sunday morning participation in the annual Memorial Day for the use of Arsenal and Filippello Parks,
drop-in basketball program was once again Parade.The M.John Moxley Track Program as many people held picnics and parties on
run at the Middle School this winter. Baton was again held at Victory Field for children the parks' beautiful grounds.
classes for youngsters was held at the in grades 4 and 5.Adult lessons for tennis The Watertown Recreation Department
Phillips School on Tuesday evenings. and golf were also conducted this past year, would like to thank all the Town
The Watertown Recreation Department in Departments for their assistance over the
conjunction with its counterpart in Belmont Revenues and Other Activities past year.Without their help and that of
conducted various programs for our many of our fine citizens,we would not be
Special Needs population.These programs Revenues from programs and other sources able to provide the town's people with any-
included a Saturday Day Camp, Friday totaled$122,330.71.This money was used thing near the programs they deserve.We
Night Socials, Bowling, Softball, Aerobics, to fund many of the department's programs. would also like to thank the Town Council
Basketball and Track. Our participants The department worked with many groups and the Town Manager for their support of
also competed in many Special Olympic and individuals to arrange for field use the many Capital Projects that have been
Programs.The Special Needs activities for through the town during the year. Over completed and those in the planning stages.
the people of the town run throughout the 1600 park permits were issued to groups These projects will greatly enhance our
year. such as Watertown Youth Soccer, town parks and make Watertown a better
Watertown Youth Baseball,Watertown place to live and play.
§Riiiig Babe Ruth Baseball,Watertown Pop The Recreation Director would also like to
During the spring, the department con- Warner Football,Watertown Senior Babe thank his secretary,Anne Crimmins, for her
ducted a wide range of programs for the Ruth Baseball, the Watertown School valued contributions, dedication and loyalty
citizens of Watertown. Spring Programs Department,Watertown Men's Softball to Watertown Recreation Department.
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Veterans' Services
Again this year, the Veterans' Services office Education Benefits —worked with eligi- April was the month, as in the past,where
saw an increase in veterans applying for ble veterans in acquiring tuition benefits,if the New England Prisoner of War asso-
enrollment in the Veterans Administration desired, at state colleges, trade schools, etc. ciation held their annual meeting in
health care system. Due to increased pre- Bonuses—insured that veterans are Cambridge.This office attended and was
scription costs, rise in costs of health care updated by the VA regarding programs for
Tans and the aging of the veteran o ula- enrolled the various state bonus pro- Prisoners of War. It was a trulyms irin
connected vet
tion, more and more veterans relied on the grams such t programs for war
bonuses,
service event in talking with several POWs and lis-
VA to provide their health care. programs
bonus,war bonuses, tening to their experiences.
parents of a killed-in-action service mem-
Thanks to the efforts of Bob Kaprielian ber bonus. May brought the town's annual school visi-
and the local AT&T cable television studio, tations, planting of flags at local cemeteries
World War Two veteran oral histories con- Events with the help of many local veterans and
tinned to be produced,which resulted in January again saw the annual VFW cub scouts from Pack 271, and Memorial
half-hour broadcasts on the local cable "Veterans'Walk for Homeless Veterans" at Day parade.Thanks to the assistance of
channel. Many favorable comments from the Arsenal Mall which was a great success many volunteers along with town depart-
Watertown residents were received as citi- thanks to the efforts of Commander Joe ments such as Police, Fire and DPW, the
zens heard, most for the first time, true Caouette,wife Rosemary and their staff. parade was a success.
accounts of what it meant to be a service Russell Buchanan,Watertown's 102-year-
June was a particularly memorable month
member in World War Two.
old WW1 and WW2 veteran, led the walkers as pie Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial was
Along with interacting with the VA this office as in past years. Many had a hard time dedicated in Worcester.This office was
continued to assist veterans with earned keeping up with Mr. Buchanan. proud to attend and listen as state and local
benefits regarding: February brought the annual mid-winter officials paid tribute to the Vietnam veteran
conference of the Massachusetts Veterans and especially to those who made the ulti-
financial assistance and assisted accord-
Financial determined eligibility for state Service Officers Association where numer- mate sacrifice in service to their country.
ingly, if warranted. ous speakers updated veterans'service offi- September brought the first anniversary of
cers from around the state on a number of one of the most tragic days in American
Housing—screened applicants for housing state and federal veterans programs. history,September 11, 2001.This office
eligibility in Watertown,worked closely with was proud to be a part of Watertown's
the Watertown Housing Authority.
Employment—assisted veterans in resume
development and job search by utilizing the E
two local Department of Employment and 4
Training offices in Newton and Cambridge, i
each of which has a designated veteran •w�:
employment counselor. MAKE A DIFFEA€EN E a -
,-Medical—helped in getting veterans F HOMELY ti
enrolled in the VA health care system by
assisting with paperwork and driving to
VA hospitals if unable to do so. Y� -
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 Walkers from many backgrounds enabled this annual event to be a great success.
aware of the fact that they can receive a
discount on property taxes.
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observance of this somber occasion. November brought the annual Veterans Day dedication of two flagpoles and a memorial
Thanks to the efforts of many groups and observance this year held at AMVETS Post stone for killed-in-action church service
individuals, observances were held at the 41.With Bob Kaprielian as master of cere- members.
Delta in Watertown Square, fire headquar- monies,this moving event provided a forum The Veterans' Services office will continue
ters and Victory Field.Additionally, this for speakers including state and local to aid and assist any Watertown veteran
office set up a table at Watertown's annual officials and veterans to remember and and dependent in all aspects of benefits,
Faire on the Square at Saltonstall Park to reflect on veterans past and present and eligibility and federal, state and local
provide information for all veterans and the positive effect they have had on this veterans programs.We are proud to be
dependents.Also in September,this office great nation.Also in November, the able to do so.
attended the annual three-day veterans' Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox
training Conference put on by the state Church held an event commemorating
Department of Veterans' Services.Always members of the church who were members
very informative, this event provided local of the military.This office was proud to be
veterans' service officers with updates on a member of the committee, headed by
all state programs along with updates on Diana Proctor,which enabled a plaque with
social security, Medicare,health programs over 250 names of church service members
and the like. to be mounted on an inside wall, and the
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CommanderJoseph Caouette, VFW Post iio5;Cub Scout Pack 271; Russ Buchanan, WWI G�WW2
Veteran, Ioz years old(with shopping cart).
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2002
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CALVI N ROAD FIRE: Watertown Engine 3, in foreground, operates a
master stream at the Calvin Road commercial bakery and food warehouse
fire in August soot. Ladder i has its aerial ladder extended, and ladder pipe
Color Guards from the Shutt Marine Detachment, VFW Post stream working. Firefighters from Watertown and surrounding departments
iio5 and the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. battled this stubborn fire for several hours on a hot and humid day.
9-11 Observance
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
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Master of Ceremonies Detective Michael Munger, Watertown Police Chief Paul McCaffrey leads members of the Fire Department in
Department (next to podium); Back Row L to R: Town Manager Michael the opening procession of the event.
Driscoll;Town Council President Clyde Younger; Norah Emara, Student
Watertown High School; Chief Edward Deveau, Watertown Police
Department;Chief Paul McCaffrey, Watertown Fire Department, Reverend
Theodore Barbas, Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church.
Library Friends
Watertown Free Public Library Friends and volunteers were
honored at an event at the Commander's Mansion.
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Promotion
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PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT Firefighter Robert A. lannetta, a FIRE SAFETY HOUSE: Lowell School students evacuate from the Fire Safety
member of the Fire Department since July i, iggi, was promoted to the House during a demonstration by Fire Department instructors. The harmless
rank of lieutenant on Feb. 21, 2002. Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll "smoke"adds realism to the exercise. Students are taught to "Stay Low in
is at left in photo, and Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey is at right. Smoke,"and participate in E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home) drills. The
fire safety instruction is made possible by the Student Awareness of Fire
Education (S.A.F.E.) Grant received by the Fire Department.
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Programs
and
Graduations
ACADEMY GRADUATION DAY.- Four Watertown firefighters completed the 55-day Recruit Training
Program at the Mass. Firefighting Academy. Firefighters (from left) Chad Wheaton, Sean Connolly,
William Maietta,Jr. and Sharon Rand are shown with Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey following ceremonies
held on July 26, 2002.
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SIXARE APPOINTED FIREFIGHTERS: Sixfirefighters were appointed on Feb. 14, 2002, to fill vacancies within the Fire Department. Shown with
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll and Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey are,from left, Firefighters Sharon A. Rand,James F. Maloney, William J. Maietta,
Jr., Sean C. Connolly,Jason M. Capello, and Chad R. Wheaton.
Library
Mission collect books,videos, DVD's and music for The community has always been generous
Watertown Free Public Library fulfills the both children and adults. with the Library and 2002 was no excep-
informational, cultural, and recreational A major program, Watertown Women of tion.The Burke Fund (a bequest from a
needs of the community by providing Achievement,was held during the year.This former trustee) was used to purchase mate-
access to a wide variety of popular and ref- yearlong program was dedicated to honor- rials for all departments. Esther Sperandio,
erence materials, resources, services, and ing the volunteer efforts of the women in Joseph MacFarlane, Sarah Brownsberger,
that extend their personal and Louise Pallone, Dolores Mitchell, Daniel
programs P Watertown, both historical and current.The
intellectual development and that reflect the program included photos of the women, as O'Connor,Joseph McHugh, Elaine Bazarian,
Town's cultural and ethnic diversity.The well as interviews and quotes from them.A Wilfred Rundlett,Janet Kessenich,John
staff works to create an environment which reception for the program was held during O'Neill, and Lorna Gordon donated library
welcomes and satisfies the needs of users of National Library Week at the Commander's materials. Monetary donations were
all ages and abilities, and works actively to Mansion. Lisa Hughes, a reporter from a received from the Watertown Savings Bank,
attract new users to the library. local television station,was the keynote the Rotary Club, Reverend Antranig Beljian,
speaker at the reception. Theresa Crouse, Sue Hanfling, and the
New Initiatives Helen Robinson Wright Fund.The
The library was awarded a provisional grant A committee that included Beverly Shank Watertown Savings Bank also donated
by the Massachusetts Board of Library and Leone Cole produced the book Images library card covers.These donations are
Commissioners in November for a reno- of Watertown.The book contains vintage most appreciated, and the whole commu-
vated and expanded Main Library.The ren- photographs that bring to life Watertown's nity benefits from them.
ovations will double the square footage of history.Some proceeds from the book The donors to the Building Fund were:
the Main Library, making it possible to are being donated to the Friends of the Katherine Button, Robin Cohen, Marie
increase the size of the children's room and Watertown Public Library. Corbett, League of Women Voters, Cathleen
to add a local history room and meeting Special delivery service to the homebound M. Ronan,Watertown Savings Bank, Clyde
rooms. In order to receive the grant funds patrons was expanded, and a new brochure &Mary Younger, Edward&Alice Rearden
in the amount of$2,972,408, the Town describing these services was produced.An (in memory of Mary Catherine Rearden),
Council must vote to approve the local part outreach program was also established with Doris and J. Laurence Coe, Lookout
of the funding for the project. Brigham House, a new assisted living center Security Systems, Inc.,Watertown Women's
The library was given an award by the in Watertown. Club, Dorothy A. Zaccaria, International
Veronica
d an ye Fan Club,Armene
Watertown Historical Commission in May Brochures describing the library's services Pope Pope an Cultural Fund and New England
for our historical preservation efforts, were made available in audio, Braille,
specifically for making our historical photo- Armenian, Portuguese and Spanish in order Fuel Institute,The HJA Revocable Trust:
graphs and maps available on our web to address the Watertown community's Helen J.Antinarelli Trustee, Katherine F.
page and for the Watertown Women of needs. Kopp, Final Touch Carpets, Inc., Lexus of
Achievement program.Two departments Watertown, Angela Wright, Charles V.
of the library—Project Literacy and the Mt.Auburn Hospital awarded a grant to Berney, Alberta Donlan, Robert&Sally
Children's Department—received awards Project Literacy to develop and implement Collini, Sigrid Reddy Watson,Janet
from the World in Watertown group for an ESOL Health Curriculum which was Bunbury,Sarah M. Brownsberger&Hafthor
their exemplary dedication and commit- popular with our students. Yngvason,Whitney Research Group,
ment to promoting diversity, understanding, Teen Services (formerlyknown as Young A. Geller,
, Leo e, Richard J. Phelps, Patricia
and tolerance throughout our community. g A. Geller, Leone Cole/Susan Wawrzaszek,
ty Adult) added an ongoing creative writing Marian Friedman,James and Beverly
Adult Services, Children's Services and group and art group to their programming Armstrong, Living Springs Foundation:
Project Literacy staff wrote and were schedule. Robert Jonas&Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, May
awarded a$20,000 community language The Children's Department began to circu- and Carl P. Daw,Jr., Dorothy&Donald
grant to purchase library materials in the late "Family literacy Kits" that were made Bowler, Madlen and Arthur Payaslian,
target languages used most often in the collaboratively with Watertown Community Katherine and Richard Diamond, and
community.Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Partnerships. Gerald Carney.
Armenian, and Portuguese.The grant is
funded by the Massachusetts Board of Elaine Garnache became a Notary Public
library Commissioners and will be used to and served 77 people this year.
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Trustees Young Adult Department readers' advisory(suggestions of reading
In 2002, the Trustees were very busy coon- Young Adult librarian Katherine Tirone was materials). In response to community
dinating the fundraising effort for the Main hired but resigned by the end of the year. needs, the collection of DVD's and books
Library Renovation. on CD was doubled in 2002.The number
Project Literacy of databases offered exclusively by the
In appreciation of the many hours Deborah McGill resigned and was replaced Watertown Free Public library was
donated to the library by volunteers, the expanded. Included in the new collection
Trustees honored them with a Volunteer by Kathy Warren.
are Proquest's Digital Sanborn Maps and
Appreciation night in June. In 2002 volun- Programs and Services Heritage Online.An edition of Grolier's
teers donated a total of 646 hours. Encyclopedia that includes significant
The library continues to provide many pop- Spanish content was also added. Large print
Personnel ular programs and services for children, books in Spanish were added to the collec-
Each year a Staff Day is held for the pur young adults, and adults. tion for the first time. Lists of new feature
pose of staff development and training.The A four-part series, "PC Tips@Your Library," film DVD's,videos, audio books and music
highlights of this year's Staff Day included was held during the year.The series cov- CD's were published on a regular basis and
computer maintenance training and a panel ered the following topics: How to Buy a made available to the public.
of experts on how the Town is changing PC, E-mail,Troubleshooting,and Digital Training for the public on the catalog and
and how the library can respond to those Cameras. the Internet is held on an ongoing basis in
changes.
The Children's Department staff did a the Adult Department.The adult book dis-
One of the most important aspects of "Poetry Pause" for the entire Cunniff School cussion group, the Spanish book discussion
providing excellent library service is to be in April and had several very popular events group and the Science Fiction book discus-
constantly training staff in order to have with the Watertown Family Network, includ- sion group continued at the Main Library.
the most up-to-date information possible. ing a"Mother Goose Day," "Green Eggs and The Young Adult Department continued the
In 2002, staff attended workshops on Ham Breakfast," "Halloween Party" and Mother Daughter Book Group.Summer
children's literature, readers' advisory, "Winter Fun Fest." Other Children's out- reading clubs were conducted by the
Microsoft Access, Power Point, email refer- reach efforts included a"Library literacy Children's and Young Adult Departments.
ence, senior outreach, emergent literacy, Day' at the Watertown Mall in June and a Project Literacy conducted English for
young adult literature,using a digital "Community Read-Aloud" in which photos Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) classes
camera, coaching skills for supervisors. of local"heroes"were displayed as for adults for 25 weeks of the year. Five
Several staff also attended professional "Watertown's Leaders are Readers." classes at five different levels were offered
conferences—Massachusetts Library
Association Conference, New England The Teen Services Department provided with a total of 120 students enrolled.Two of
Library Association Conference, and the positions for middle and high school those classes were funded by a grant from
American Library Association Conference. students needing to complete hours of the Boston Adult Literacy Fund.That grant
Staff members regularly participate community service to complete graduation also funded childcare for students in
professional committees and make requirements.The teen Read to Win sum- classes. 65 volunteer tutor/adult learner
presentations at conferences. mer reading program encouraged over pairs met weekly.Two weekly conversation
150 teens to read over the summer months. groups, Let's Talk,were held all year.Three
Personnel changes occurred in the Summer activities included tie-dye T-shirts, 18 hour tutor training workshops for vol-
following departments: jewelry making,scrapbook making and unteers were held with 23 new tutors
much more. trained.The Healthy Year Project courses,
Circulation Department The Adult, Young Adult, and Children's funded by Mt. Auburn Hospital, took place
Ruth Bradshaw joined the staff as weekly from January through June. Other
Circulation Supervisor. Departments meet the needs of library project Literacy programs included visits
users by providing materials our patrons to the Museum of Fine Arts and Boston
want in many different formats, including Harbor Islands.
Administration/Adult Department books (both regular and large type),
Beverly Shank became Assistant Director videos,talking books, CD's, cassettes, mag-
upon the resignation of Lois Neve. Lisa azines, microfilm CD-ROM's, and other
Timothy was hired as Supervisor of Adult electronic resources.The Departments
Services. also answer reference questions in person,
via email and over the telephone and do
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Special Programs Held by Special Programs Held by Arabic/Armenian Storytime
the Adult Department in the Children's Department Massachusetts Story/Crafts
2002: in 2002: Even Start literacy Program
Main Library Main Library French Storytime
Watertown Women of Achievement January Pajama Party
Puppet-Making Workshop
Smart Women Finish Rich Concert with Jane Corrigan Tall Tales Story/Craft Program
Meyers Briggs Typology Harry Potter's Half-Birthday Teddy Bear Tea Party
A Place for Joey, about Italian Immigration February Anna Moo Concert
and the great molasses flood in Boston's Friends' Groundhog Day
North End Fred's Popeye Program Beach Party
Faire on the Square Poetry Event August
Dental Hygiene Program
East Branch Winter Olympics Festival All-Star Carnival
Nancy Sweezy, author,Armenian Folk Art March Up, Up and Away
Virginia Tashjian book talking Hosmer Read-Athon Shrek Movie
Rev. Barsamian Armenian Program Early Childhood Education Fair Herb the Vegetarian Dragon
er
Ralph Bibbo— "Do Spirits Surround Us?" Klezmer Concert September
Project
North Branch Origami Workshop SteveSongs
Tree planting ceremony Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast October
Storytelling with Eileen Ryan
Decoupage Flower Pots adult craft workshop April Fairy Storytime
Scrapbooking craft workshop Music with Wendy Frank
Concert with Jennifer Armstrong
Special Programs Held by 100th Day Party Watertown Day at the Jackson Homestead
the Young Adult Department Book Crafts for National library Week Halloween Parade
Halloween Party with WIN
in 2002: Cunniff School Poetry Break (entire school)
Spanish Storytime November
Main Library Zany Zoo Storytime
Creative Writing Group May Peter Rabbit's Birthday Party
Art Group All Lowell Kindergartens 4-H Club Bunny Storytime
Cards/Quilling Arabic/Armenian Storytime Peter Rabbit on Tour
Mother Daughter Book Group All Cunniff Kindergartens Children's Book Week Birthday Bash
Senior Thesis Book Talks Grandmother Storytime
December
Read to Win Summer Reading Club All Hosmer Kindergartens Winter Fun Fest with WFN
Arts and Crafts in the summer Hosmer After-School Poetry Program
Anime on Friday Afternoons
Happy 100th Birthday, Peter Rabbit Winter Party
June East Branch
East Branch literacy Day at the Watertown Mall Winter Olympics Party
Kate Carney as Rachel Walker Summer Reading Program Visits to Public Dr.Seuss B-day Party
North Branch
Schools Pig Tales Reading Club
Storyteller Tanya Robyn Batt from NZ Movement and Music Pig Tales Club Party
presented fairy program Storytime at Watertown Family Network 2 Make-a-Book workshops
Lindsay visited a Creative Start Preschool to Japanese Storytime All Star Carnival
present storytime Community Read-Aloud Science Magic
Lindsay visited Ms. Garabedian's fourth Harry Potter Movie 2 home school book making
grade classroom, for book talks and readers July Kathy FitzGerald concert
theater in November and December. "All that Glitters"Jewelry Making
Beaded craft workshop with Linda Book Bingo
Linebaugh
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North Branch Statistics Attendance at Programs:
Garden Day Department Number of Attendance
Items added to the collection: grams
Strawberry Festival
Artie's 40th Birthday Party Books Pro Adult 73 876
Sound Recordings Children's 466 12,939
Carnival (in backyard), Videos
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon (food by Bread Young Adult 72 863
&Circus; costume by Barefoot Books, CD-ROM's TOTAL: 611 14,678
stories by Lindsay) Total:
Valentine Crafts Children's Programs Breakdown
Children's author Clare Beaton (Barefoot Circulation: Number of AttendanceMain Library— Programs
Books) ornament crafts with Ms. Adult and Young Adult 216,065
Pellegrine's kindergarten class g Story Times
Main Library— Children's 108,924 Main Library 119 1934
Friends of the Watertown East Branch— East Branch 34 355
Free Public Library Adult and Young Adult 10,541 North Branch 45 2124
The Friends of the Library continued their East Branch— Children's 9512
support of the Museum Pass Program North Branch 23,940 Toddler Drop-In
Main Library 48 1146
which enables Watertown residents to visit
TOTAL CIRCULATION: 368,982
the area's major museums at no or nominal Movie Programs
charge.The Friends also donated a lamina- Reference Questions Answered Main Library 24 831
tor,sponsored many library programs, and in person,via telephone, and email: North Branch 6 66
conducted two very successful book sales. Adult and Young Adult 13,569 Class Visits
Children's 5486 Main Library 51 2686
TOTAL: 19,055 East Branch 37 531
Special Programs
Main Library 59 2454
East Branch 12 198
North Branch 31 614
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John A. Ryan Skating Arena
The John A. Ryan Skating Arena successfully South also called the Arena home.The The rink area was painted white to increase
completed its thirtieth year of operation. Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic the brightness of the lighting without
Watertown Youth Hockey provided a low- Association held fourteen playoff games increasing the wattage used.The locker
cost twenty-eight-week program for the at the Arena. rooms were scrubbed down and painted.
youth of Watertown.Their annual Cuilla Middlesex Youth Hockey held over The boards and glass were adjusted and
Tournament was its usual success with tightened.The netting on the ends of the
teams from the Boston area competing for from
youth hockey games between teams Arena was restyled to protect the ceiling
the title.John Morrison retired as WYH from Watertown to Framingham up to structure.
league President after many years of service Chelmsford.The Senior"A"hockey league
and will be sorely missed. is starting to make a comeback after a few The entire staff would like to thank the staff
tough seasons. The Boston Ice Sharks were at Town Hall, Department of Public Works,
The Watertown High School teams contin- featured in a Boston magazine in an article Watertown Police and Fire for answering
ued to work hard in the Middlesex League. about women's sports. our calls for assistance quickly and
Bentley College,Trinity Catholic and Newton professionally.
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Department of Public Works
Departmental Overview 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles Property and Buildings
of Town sidewalk, maintenance and repair The staff of the Property and Buildings divi-
Administration of paved areas abutting or contained within sion repairs and maintains Town facilities,
The office staff handles public relations and Town facilities, review and issuance of including HVAC and lighting systems, sig-
information, permits, departmental payroll, relevant permits. nage for elections and Town functions
purchasing,invoicing, accounting,water In and the complex electrical wiring for town-
and sewer billing, commercial trash collec- FY2002, staff of the Highway Division
g repaired 57 sidewalk locations, 128 street wide fire alarm and emergency response
tion billing, cemetery records, funding stems.Staff also worked extensive) on
issues surroundingall construction con- trenches, installed over 600 linear feet of y
berm townwide,replaced the sidewalk seasonal lighting and banners.The division
,
tracts and interface with state and federal is responsible for placing and repairing
agencies.Administrative staff also maintains installed berm, placed loam and seed and
g paved the roadway on Phillips Street, over- street and stop signs.
communications with the Town's contractor
providing residential trash removal, and laid Homer Street, Dewey Street, and Birch The division provides assistance to other
handles public relations, data collection and Road, paved 300 feet of roadway within departments in assembling staging and
analysis,and State reporting requirements Ridgelawn Cemetery, paved the entryway sound equipment, placement of signs and
regarding trash collection and recycling. to the Boys Club, performed crack seal barricades for special events such as
of Watertown and Warren Streets, and parades or the popular Faire on the Square,
Cemetery installed benches at Casey Park. and rearranges furniture when needed for
The Cemetery division is responsible for Day to day assignments included potholes, painting or renovations.
maintenance of over thirty acres of ceme- painting of crosswalks and street lines,
tery at three separate locations,sale of placement of loam and seed, especially Sewer and Water
grave plots, preparation of graves, oversight locations supporting contract work. The scope of services for water and sewer
of funerals at Town cemeteries. staff continued to cover maintenance and
Sidewalk contract work addressed 127 repair of approximately 80 miles of sewer
In FY2002, the division handled 128 inter- locations for a total of 1413 blocks.Work mains and 80 miles of drains with accom-
ments and 15 cremations.Thirty single began on a permanent street patch contract panying service laterals, cleaning of all
graves were sold for immediate use and Town catch basins, plumbing for all Town
four double graves were sold for immediate Parks facilities, review of relevant permits.
use. Forty-two monuments were installed The Parks division handles all maintenance
and 12 flush markers were placed, exclu- needs at 88 acres of Town grounds,parks In , water
, the staff performed 21 water
renewals,
sive of veterans'markers. and recreational facilities configured in 12 repaired 501eaks and
baseball fields, seven soccer fields, one main breaks, replaced 19 hydrants,
Central Motors field hockey field, one football field and installed 8 new water gate valves, per-
The staff maintains and repairs vehicles for two water parks, including picnic tables, formed 6 drain repairs and 15 sewer
nine divisions,Town inspectors and admin- cookout grills and public restrooms. The repairs, resolved sewer main line back-
nine vehicles. Vehicles range from light division interfaces with all groups using ups and t 35 new catch basins and set 3
sewerr house line back-ups.
Staff built
pickup trucks to heavy dump trucks and facilities, and accordingly marks playing
related construction equipment. grounds for all baseball, football, field new precasstt catch basins.
hockey and soccer games played by high Division staff continued testing and
Forestry school, recreation department and youth inspections required by the United
The Forestry division handles the pruning groups in spring and fall. States Environmental Protection Agency
and maintenance of urban forest In The division uses the services of outside and the Massachusetts Department of
FY2002, the Forestry took down 155 trees, contractors to assist in parks maintenance Environmental Protection.
including 26 requiring take-downs as a and turf maintenance. The Department continued to strengthen its
result of storm damage. 133 tree stumps water quality services with increased back-
were removed. The Department was again fortunate to have
the assistance of students in the summer of flow testing and cross connection surveys.
Highway 2002.Students worked in the areas of Resolution of water bill questions was also
The Highway division is responsible for parks, cemeteries, forestry and highway. In added to the responsibilities of the water
y p a seemingly period eriod of time, the stu- quality staff member.Test results for lead
maintenance and repair of approximately dents accomplished a great deal of work. in drinking water continued to be of high
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quality and the staff continued to work Snow and Ice sale of capacity at the trash incinerator in
extensively to isolate and eliminate sources The Department of Public Works con- North Andover.Sale of 1732.99 tons of
of inflow and infiltration and of potential tinues to be proud of its unparalleled capacity brought revenues of$121,309.30.
contamination for the river. reputation for superior snow and ice Collection of computer monitors and televi-
The Department completed a major control. sions exceeded 28 tons and a record 145
drainage improvement project in the tons of white goods were likewise removed
g P P J Having been pleased with the results of from the waste stream.The Town applied
Waltham Street area, and a major sewer ground speed controls that reduce the vol- for and received a state grant for clean out
and drain improvement project on Parker ume of deicing chemicals used in the treat- of chemicals at Watertown High School.
Street. Construction work began in ment of road surfaces during snow and ice
December 2001 and continued through events, the Department is looking to phase FY2002 Personnel
June 2002. in additional such equipment. Installation
will take place in phases due to the high Mary Haley joined the Department in
The Spill Response Truck was deployed on October. Long-time employee Harry Hart
12 December 2001 in response to release costs of the equipment retired in August and Carmine Massaroti
of petroleum based substances into the river became the Working Foreman in Central
near California Street In May, the truck was Waste Collection Motors in October.
again deployed at California Street and then Successful recycling and reduction of trash
at the Watertown Yacht Club. volumes allowed an additional increase in
Police Department
Bureau of Administrative citizens of Watertown and the Police grant will provide spending for a variety of
Services Department together for improving the products and services that will enhance
In 2002, the Police Department continued quality of life and combating crime.This delivery of police services for the citizens
to apply for and was granted several State grant is also providing funding for our of Watertown.
and Federal Grants.The Police Department membership in the North Eastern Middlesex During 2002, the Police Department
was among a select few departments in Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC).This continued to fund its highly acclaimed and
Massachusetts to receive the Office of is a regional task force which provides successful Cops and Kids program at the
Community Policing Services U.S.Department a myriad of support services to combat middle school.The department conducted
of Justice "Cops In School' grant.This criminal activities and domestic or foreign its 13th and 14th Citizen Police Academies,
grant will provide funding for two full-time terrorism.The Department also received four RAD programs and was instrumental
police officers for the next three years. a a ,which allowed the much needed State and Federal bulletproof vest in the continued operation of several pro-
These new School Resource Officers (SRO) grant, grams conducted at the new Fitness G
replacement of vests older than 5 years. �
will be able to devote all of their time to at the Watertown High School.
working in the schools building relation- In 2002, the Police Department completed On November 8, 2002 the Watertown
ships with students and faculty.The goal is expenditures authorized under the Bureau police Department achieve full certification
to reduce crime, bullying, recidivism and to of Justice Block Grant it received in 1999 by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation
continuously build upon positive relation- and 2000.The department purchased Commission. Our department became
ships developed with the students. communication, radio, photography& the only third police department in
The Police Department received a grant computer equipment, Truck Team traffic Massachusetts to acquire this certification.
from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts scales and continued funding for the
to continue implementation of the Watertown Police Web Page.Also, in 2002 In 2002, the Watertown Police Department
Community Policing program.These funds the department was awarded its seventh received a joint Federal&State grant to
allow for a myriad of activities to bring the consecutive Bureau of Justice Block Grant upgrade our crime reporting system.This
As in the case of the previous grants, this
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grant will provide the computer equipment weekend night patrols of a team consisting The Prosecutor's Unit continued to work
and software necessary for this task and of a police officer and probation officer. effectively with the Middlesex County District
will hopefully be completed by mid-year The team attempts to locate, field interview Attorneys Office.The Prosecutor's Unit
2003. Currently the department reports its and counsel youths who have been identi- handled over 1037 cases in the year 2002.
crime statistics to state and federal agencies lied as "at-risk" or youths that are currently The Detective Division has continued to
via the Uniform Crime Reporting system on probation.This team patrol approach
(UCR).We will be changing to the National has proved effective at lowering the number work closely with other area departments,
Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). of youths who re-commit criminal offences. including Boston, to address any gang activ-
probation officers and 12 police offi- ity. A detective has been assigned to identify
Two
The UCR Program collects offense informa- Two are assigned the program. and monitor gang activity.The division also
tion on the eight Part I crimes of homicide, cersworks with other local and Federal agen-
forcible rape, robbery,aggravated assault, The Domestic Violence Unit was established cies in the area of gaming, organized crime,
burglary, larceny theft,motor vehicle theft, in 1992 and investigates over 200 cases a sexual assault and firearms. Our detectives
and arson. It provides limited information year. Det.Joseph Kelly was appointed as the attend monthly detective meetings where
about offenses,victims and offenders, and Domestic Violence Officer in June of this they exchange information with area detec-
includes reported arrests for 21 additional year. In addition, the unit provides legal fives.They attend the Greater Boston
crime categories. Under NIBRS, law advice,support and assistance to other Detectives meeting which is held monthly
enforcement authorities will provide infor- agencies,with the emphasis being placed at Brookline Police Department and the
mation to the FBI on each criminal incident on the safety of the victim and prosecution NEMLEC Detectives Meeting which is held
involving 46 specific offenses, including of the abuser. at the Stoneham Country Club.
the eight Part I crimes, that occur in their This department is a member of the Throughout the year there was a continued
jurisdiction. Details about each incident Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task effort to scrutinize reported crimes. This
include information about multiple victims Force (SMCDTF) which was formed in strategy revealed that many crimes that
and offenders.Arrest information on the 1996 and consists of officers from nine were reported were unfounded or false and
46 offenses plus 11 lesser offenses is also
provided in NIBRS. area police departments.The division cur- that many employees committed reported
rently has one detective assigned to this commercial larcenies.
Detective Division task force. In the year of 2002 the SMCDTF In addition to their normal duties the divi-
has conducted eighty-two (82) investiga-
The Detective Division is comprised of the lion also conducted alcohol-related sweeps
Investigative Unit, Licensing Unit,Juvenile lions and successfully closed fifty-two (52). aimed at curtailing teenage involvement in
These investigations resulted in the arrest of
Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Drug Unit ninety-seven (97) persons and the follow- such activity. Package stores, clubs, and
and the Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the ing seizures: restaurants were monitored and youths
Division investigated numerous crimes, questioned as to proper identification.The
initiated investigations, inspected licensed Drugs: success of these operations is a result of
premises and were involved in programs rams Cocaine 1,737 g the educational efforts of this division
for juveniles, the elderly, the business directed towards the liquor establishments
community and the general public. Marijuana 35 pounds and the strong enforcement action by the
Heroin 205 bags Watertown Licensing Board.The division
Asa result of a continued Federal Accountability Incentive Block Grant Ecstasy 16,643 tablets also participated in teaching several classes
(JAIBG) the Watertown Police Department Lorazapam 189 tablets at the Watertown Citizen Police Academy.
is continuing the Juvenile Encounter Team Percocets 30 tablets
eS
0
program (JET).The newest JET program xycontin 160 tablets Personnel Chang
will run from September 1, 2002 until Valium 60 tablets The Detective Division also had several per-
sonnel changes during 2002. Lt. Michael
June 31, 2003 (extended to conform to Methadone 50 tablets Lawn was appointed as the Division's
Commonwealth's Fiscal Year Cycle). Vicodan 240 tablets Officer-In-Charge. Det. Robert Corazzini
The JET program is a cooperative Weapons: was transferred to the Prosecutor's Division
effort between the Waltham Probation Handguns 2 and Det. Peter Seminara was assigned as a
Department, Middlesex DA's Office and general investigator. Late in 2002, Det.
the Watertown Police Department.This Other Assets: Corazzini and Det.Seminara announced
program,which is directed by Detective Vehicles 14 their retirement and planned on retiring in
Sergeant William Logue, funds the joint U.S. Currency $218,516.00 January of 2003.This created two openings
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in the Detective Division.These positions License Applications 2002
were filled in December in anticipation
of the two retirements. Det.Arthur Coffey APPLICATIONS: Processed Approved Denied Susp/Rev Withdrawn
was transferred from his Detective Clerk's Firearms Applications
position to the Prosecutor's Division. Det. Alien Application 1
Kathleen Campbell was assigned as the new License to Carry cl A 75 72 0 1 2
Detective Clerk and Det. David MacNeil was License to Carry cl B 11 9 0 0 0
assigned as a new general investigator. Det. EI.D. cl C 8 9 0 0 0
Munger also returned in September from FI.D. cl D 15 24 0 0 0
his one-year leave of absence, during which Total 110 114 0 1 2
time he served in Kosovo, training police
officers. During his time away four officers Alcohol Applications
were assigned to the Detective Division on One Day Permits 260 258 2
Sunday License 9 9
a temporary basis, serving 90 days each. Special Closing Hours 33 31 2
Total 302 298 4
Licensing Unit
In order to encourage cooperation between Other Applications
Auctioneers Special 7 7
the licensees of the City and the Police
Raffle&Bazaar 17 17
Department,with the intent to detect possi- Solicitor 14 14
ble violations of the laws and regulations Constable 1 1
governing licenses, members of this unit Hackney Driver 13 12 1
conducted inspections of various licensed Hackney Carriage 22 22
establishments during both day and night Block Party 14 13 1
time hours.Any irregularities observed dur- Entertainment 0 0
ing these inspections were investigated and Parade/Road Race 1 1
appropriate action taken whenever deemed Peddlers 9 8 1
necessary. Total 98 95 3
During 2002, complaints filed with the Misc. Investigations
Watertown licensing Board resulted in the And/or Requests for Service: 164
following actions being taken:The suspen- The following administrative action was in Kosovo. Upon his return Det. Collins was
sion of three (3) licenses for alcohol estab- served pursuant to decisions made by the permanently assigned as the Juvenile Officer.
lishments for a total of twelve (12) days. In Watertown licensing Board for violations:
addition, several licensed establishments, The Juvenile Detective's responsibilities
including both alcohol and auto repair, The following licensed establishments include conducting investigations involving
were issued written warnings. served suspensions during the year of juveniles and working with Juvenile
2002: Probation and the Department of Social
It was found necessary to suspend one DonolmServices.Working as a member of the
firearms license for one-hundred twenty 21 Nickels, General Market and MILK dba Juvenile Encounter Team (JET) which
(120) days for improperly discharging a 21 Nickels. provides a positive working relationship
firearm. between the police,probation and the court
Juvenile Unit Detectives also conducted an alcohol sting
system.This program is designed to meet
During the year 2002, this department had at-risk juveniles in their home,school or
restaurants
September of retail package stores and official contact with 267 juveniles, 181 hangouts with the intent to give guidance,
with an underage male,with the males and 86 females, for various inci- direction and encouragement.The Juvenile
result of one hundred percent compliance dents, with 33 arrested and 35 juveniles Officer also attends monthly meetings of the
in not selling alcohol to this minor. summonsed. Community Based Justice (CBJ) which is a
In June 2001, Det. David Collins was reas- group meeting sponsored by the Middlesex
signed to the position of Juvenile Officer County District Attorneys Office,school
within the Detective Division,because of officials and police officers.The purpose
the departure of Det. Michael Munger to of these meetings is to share information
his United Nations Peace Keepers Mission involving juveniles who are in violation of
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the law, probation (including CHINS) or the seizure of over two thousand dollars in Pallone is scheduled for trial at Middlesex
school rules that may affect themselves or cash. This incident also led to the develop- Superior Court in May of 2003.
others within the system. ment of further information,which led to In May of 2002, Det. Collins and Det.
In the year 2002,we had the addition of an additional seizure of over 30,000 hits of MacNeil worked with DPW Superintendent
ecstasy.This investigation was led by the
two School Resource Officers (SRO) to Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Mee and members of SMCDTF in an inves-
our department. Officer I1oyd Burke was Force along with assistance of Det MacNeil, ligation into the theft and resale of Town-
assigned to the middle school and Officer owned property, involving a DPW employee.
James O'Connor was assigned to the high In March of 2002, Det David MacNeil An undercover investigation was initiated
school. These new positions have greatly was working on a series of locker room which resulted in a Watertown DPW
reduced the workload of the Juvenile larcenies that were taking place at the employee selling the stolen property to an
Officer.These officers work in conjunction Mt. Auburn Club at 57 Coolidge Avenue. undercover police officer. This employee
with the Juvenile Officer on issues regard- Det. MacNeil determined that these larce- was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property
ing juveniles.This year has been a learning nies were taking place in the early hours of and for the theft of several thousand dollars
process for all involved and thus far the the morning. He along with Det. Collins and of Town-owned landscape equipment.As a
results have been positive.The Juvenile Det Kelly began conducting surveillance result of this incident,this employee is no
Officer and SRO's have worked on numerous during the early morning hours at the gym. longer an employee of the Town.
cases together including the bomb threats On 3-28-02, Det MacNeil and Det Collins In September of 2002, Lt. Lawn and Det
that we received at the middle school and were conducting a surveillance when the Collins responded to a Laurel Street
high school. suspect entered the locker room and
broke into a locker.When the detectives address on a report of a B&E and Larceny
Domestic Violence Unit approached the suspect they were violently from this residence. It was determined that
Det.Joseph Kelly was assigned as the assaulted by him and the suspect fled the approximately$ dollars in cash was
Domestic Violence Officer in June of 2002. area. An intense investigation the same day taken from the reesidensiden ce.Witnesses had
resulted in the identity and subsequentobserved a young male neighbor exit the
This department investigated over two- �' driveway of this residence and get into a
hundred fifty(250) domestic related inci- arrest of a Chelmsford, MA resident.This
dents, which resulted in the arrest of case went to trial and the suspect was motor vehicle.The witness was able to get
convicted and sentenced to three ears. a plate from a vehicle and it belonged to a
eighty-six (86) individuals and also y Somerville resident. Lt. Lawn, Det. Collins,
responded to approximately two-hundred In March of 2002, Det. MacNeil and Det. members of the SMCDTF and Somerville
(200) family disturbance calls.This depart- Collins worked on information received detectives set up a surveillance at this resi-
mate also received and processed approxi- from Bellingham PD Sgt. Rich Perry. A B&E dence.Suspects arrived at this location and
orders
e two-hundred (200) restraining and Larceny occurred at Current Solutions the investigation resulted in the arrest of a
ord during this year. on 26 Calvin Road approximately two years Watertown resident for the B&E and three
Det. Kelly monitors all domestic related ago.The crime was still unsolved as of Somerville residents for Receiving Stolen
incidents and conducts follow-ups and March 2002. Det Collins and Det. MacNeil Property over$250.00. Approximately
contacts victims and defendants when were able to work with Bellingham PD, $12,000 in cash, property bought with the
necessary. Det Kelly also attends round- locate witnesses and obtain arrest warrants money and drugs that were purchased with
table discussions at Waltham District Court for persons responsible. Recovered as a the stolen money were recovered.
on a monthly basis.These meetings are result of the investigation were two 42
with representatives from the District Plasma/LCD televisions valued at over In October of n002,c et. Munger railer-
Attorney's Office,victim-witness advocates $10,000.00. gated a B&E and Larceny from a trailer at
Ionics Co. on Grove Street.Taken in the
and domestic violence officers from sur- In March of 2002, Det Joseph Kelly break were a digital copier, laptop com-
rounding cities and towns. along with the Attorney General's Office puter and a digital scale. Det Munger
Investigations Economics Crimes Division, investigated developed a former employee as a suspect
the complaints of contractor fraud against in this case. Det Munger was able to lift
In February 2002, Det. MacNeil interviewed James Pallone of 61 Webster Street, a fingerprint off of a door handle and sub-
a victim in a vandalism to MV case.As a Watertown. This investigation resulted in miffed it to the to the State Police Lab for
result of the interview, he cultivated a confi- the indictment of Pallone by the Middlesex analysis. The State Police Lab was able to
dential informant which yielded several County Grand Jury for thirty-six counts of identify the fingerprint as belonging to the
controlled buys of ecstasy, the arrest of two Home Improvement Violations.The were suspect.There is currently an outstanding
persons, seizure of two BMW vehicles and multiple victims from various communities. warrant for his arrest.
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During the year 2002, our department toward Accreditation for several years.The Sampson and SgL Wayne Hoiseth attended a
responded to numerous house and busi- process has helped the Department become two-week police leadership course spon-
ness fires. Det. Collins and Off. Robert Kelly, more efficient and effective, and has sored by the University of Massachusetts at
who are assigned to the department's Arson assisted the Department in providing high Lowell and the Lowell Police Department.
Investigation Team were called out to quality professional service to the residents Many nationally recognized leaders in law
approximately eight (8) fires over the of Watertown.The Department is nearing enforcement, such as William Bratton, the
course of the year. Some of the larger fires its goal toward Accreditation and the current Police Chief of the Los Angeles
included: Piermont Sheet,where the fire Department expects to be granted full Police Department, instruct the course.
was discovered to start in the basement; Accreditation in early 2003.
Boyd Street, where aseventy-one-year-old Firearm training and qualification courses
were conducted for all department members
male perished in the fire, and the fire was Training
discovered to have begun in the dryer.A During the year 2002 all members of the twice during the year 2002. I the spring,
business establishment on School Sheet all officers attended afield-paa field-training course
Watertown Police Department attended at Ft. Devens,Ayer, MA,where all officers
also had a fire which is still currently under twenty-four hours of in-service training were introduced, trained and certified in
investigation by investigators. Investigators sessions presented by the Massachusetts
also responded to Church Sheet.where the the use of the AR-15 patrol rifle. In the fall,
p Criminal Justice Training Council. The in- all officers went to the Boston Police Range
fire was discovered to have started due to service training program has a core cur-
an electrical problem in the residence. at Moon Island in Boston where they quali-
p riculum consisting of criminal, motor fied in nighttime low lighting conditions.
Investigators also worked on the major fire vehicle and constitutional law updates,
at Sweet Endings on Calvin Road.This was defensive tactics, first aid and cardiopul- Various police officers received specialized
a five alarm fire that caused over a million monary resuscitation (CPR).Watertown instruction in the following areas: commu-
dollars in damages.The federal agency Police instructors were certified or re- nity policing,juvenile violence, threat
Alcohol Tobacco&Firearms (ATF) called certified in the areas of oleoresin capsicum, assessment, commercial vehicle enforce-
in their national response team to investi- firearms, patrol rifle, police baton and ment, suicide prevention,gang violence,
gate this fire.This gave our investigators an racial profiling. terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
opportunity to work with some of the top and domestic violence.
fire investigators from across the country. In November of 2002, all Department
supervisors attended a three-day Critical In keeping with the Department's commu-
Accreditation Incident Management course. The course nity policing efforts, eleven officers attended
On October 17th and 18th an assessment was sponsored by the Greater Boston Police an intensive training course in community
team from the Massachusetts Police Council, in conjunction with the North policing sponsored by the New England
Accreditation Commission conducted Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Community-Police Partnership and held
an assessment of the Watertown Police Council (NEMLEC). It is designed to pre- at St.Anselm College in Manchester, NH.
Department.The Assessment Team rec- pare first-line supervisors on how to Officers also were trained in community
ommended that the Watertown Police respond and contain a critical incident, policing related areas such as leadership,
Department be awarded State Certification. such as a hostage situation, a hazardous school safety, Drug Abuse Resistance
And as a result, the Watertown Police material spill or even a terrorism incident. Education, team building and problem
Department was awarded State Certification Lt.Justin Hanrahan was one of fourteen solving, and protecting our elders.
on November 8, 2002.This a prestigious police officers in the state trained as an Traffic Division officers attended courses in
award which reflects the professionalism of instructor in this course.The GreaterBoston Police Council plans on paining motor vehicle law, fraudulent Registry doc-
the Watertown Police Department and all of more than 100 police departments o this uments, basic and advanced motor vehicle
its members. Currently there are only two accident investigation, commercial vehicle
other agencies in Massachusetts which have topic. The Watertown Police Department, enforcement, and crash reconstruction.
been granted this honor. along with the Waltham and Arlington
Police Departments,were the first depart- Specialized training was conducted in the
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation ments in the state to train their supervisors Detective Division. Detectives attended
Commission has set more than 300 stan- in Critical Incident Management. seminars in sexual assault,gang violence,
dards, ranging from use of force and internal affairs, background investigations,
Police supervisors also received additional
pursuits to fiscal management,which DNA collection,juvenile law, computer
departments must comply with in order to paining sponsored by various law enforce- crime,hate crimes,homicide and narcotics.
be granted Accreditation.The Watertown ment and academic specialists. Lt.Justin
Police Department has been working Hanrahan,Sgt. Daniel Unswortir, Sgt. David
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Civilian employees and public safety dis- years with the provision that two officers works with community groups, and partici-
patchers received training in first aid and are assigned to the public schools on a full- pates in neighborhood improvement and
CPR, Critical Incident Dispatching and time basis. Starting in June of 2002, Officer crime reduction projects.The Community
NIBIRS data entry. Lloyd Burke was assigned full-time to the Police Officer was instrumental in coordi-
The Police Department's commitment to a Watertown Middle School and Officer James nating a Holiday Gift Program for youths,
well-trained and educated work force is an O'Connor was assigned full-time to the and regularly conducts home visits to sen-
ongoing process and will continue well into Watertown High School.The officers serve for citizens at risk.
as a liaison between the school faculty,par-
ents and the police department.The offi- Sworn Personnel
cers also help provide a safe environment Promotions:
North Eastern Massachusetts at our schools and are a valuable resource
Justin M. Hanrahan—Lieutenant 05-09-02
Law Enforcement Council for the students and school faculty. Michael P. Lawn—Lieutenant 05-09-02
In 2002, the Watertown Police Department
became a member of the North Eastern Community Relations and David A. Sampson—Sergeant 05-09-02
Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Staff Development Unit Wayne C. Hoiseth—Sergeant 05-09-02
(NEMLEC). NEMLEC was established in The Community and Staff Development Unit Appointments:
1963 when several local police chiefs consists of the DARE Officer, two School James J. Carlson 03-04-02
began informally to share information and Resource Officers, and one full-time
discuss common problems. NEMLEC has Mark J. Leitner 03-04-02
evolved over the years to address the ever- Community Police Officer. Sean D. O'Malley 09-09-02
changing demands placed upon the law The DARE Officer teaches substance abuse Edward P. Farrell 09-02-02
enforcement profession by providing a sys- education classes to sixth and seventh Sheila Grady-Duguay 09-02-02
tem for the dissemination of information graders, and also teaches first graders
among law enforcement agencies and about staying away from strangers.The Retirements:
through mutual assistance and logistical DARE Officer also provides support to all of James E. Conley,Jr. —Lieutenant 01-17-02
support to meet the immediate requirements the elementary schools, and is a resource Carmen A.Vigorito—Patrolman 07-26-02
of an emergency or unusual situation. for legal questions, and assistance with
Today, NEMLEC is a consortium of more troubled youths.The DARE Officer builds a Civilian Personnel
than 30 police agencies from Middlesex strong rapport with the teachers as well as New Hires:
and Essex Counties.As part of the Council the students.The DARE Officer has worked Donna M. Palombo—
the Watertown Police Department commits with the schools on fundraisers, peer medi- Public Safety Dispatcher 11/12/02
its resources to assist other member agen- ation, field trips, and regularly attends the Maria L. Sidiropoulos—
cies in an effort to increase and improve Department's Cops and Kids program. Public Safety Dispatcher 11/26/02
their capabilities to provide protection of
life and property thereby preserving the The Department has one full-time officer Bureau of Field Operations
safety and welfare of the region. in the High School and the Middle School. Patrol Division
These officers build relationships with the The primary mission of the Patrol Division
Seven Watertown officers were selected to students and staff,provide a sense of secu- is to serve Watertown's citizens through a
be part of the NEMLEC Regional Response rity in the facility, and provide guidance to cooperative effort and to protect their
Team.This team, of more than 100 officers, teachers,students, and their parents.The property through enforcement of laws and
are trained and prepared to respond to an High School officer regularly teaches senior highly visible deterrent activities.The offi-
emergency on a moment's notice.Also, classes about the law and legal issues as cers of the Patrol Division represent the
Sgt. Daniel Unsworth was selected to be they pertain to their age group.The Middle Department's first response to all emer-
a member of the NEMLEC SWAT team.The School Resource officer regularly attends gencies and most calls for service. Due to
NEMLEC SWAT team consists of more than the Department's Cops and Kfds program. retirements, the Department hired six new
30 officers highly trained to respond to These officers regularly attend the officers in 2002, to fill existing vaccines.
high-risk incidents. Community Based Justice meetings,and From the time an officer retires, it takes
work with the administration to assist in approximately one year to hire and train
School Resource Officers obtaining necessary servicees for students. an officer to fill that vacancy.
In 2002, the Watertown Police Department The CommunityPolice Officer offers a wide
was awarded a Federal grant,which funded During 2002 the Patrol Division responded
range of presentations and trainings to the to 17,904 calls for service.These calls initi-
two additional police officers for three citizens of Watertown. The Officer also
ated investigations and events that resulted
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in 527 arrests.These statistics do not Community Policing and are encouraged to Traffic Division
reflect all of the officer-initiated contacts increase their interaction with the citizens In 2002 the Watertown Police Department
made by patrol officers during the course on their respective patrol routes. Officers Traffic Division conducted traffic enforce-
of routine patrol. are also relieved of their assignment for a ment activities throughout the Town.These
Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was portion of their shift to work with the com- activities included enforcement of both
munity on various issues and problems. ki
also placed in the enforcement of traffic Accomplishments include: a Police Athletic parking vehicle regulations and moving motor
regulations in keeping with the goal of League that has had over two hundred and
moving traffic safely and efficiently on the seventy youths participate and coached by The Traffic Divisions has two patrol cars
streets of Watertown. Officers and equip- police officers and dispatchers who volun- and four Harley Davidson motorcycles
ment were assigned to monitor and enforce teer their time;a"Cops and Kids" program assigned to it. Officers operating these
traffic rules and orders when necessary in involving police officers and students in a motorcycles attended forty hours of
keeping with this goal. structured after school program between instruction at the Boston Police Motor-
Officers were also assigned to "hot spots" the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for cycle Training Academy and the MBTA
for enforcement These locations are where middle school youths. In 2002 the Police Motorcycle Training Academy.
a large number of accidents or violations Department held two Citizens Police The Traffic Division supervises two town
occur, or where there are numerous com- Academies which give participating citizens employees who are employed as Parking
plaints by citizens.This selective enforce- an inside look at the police department. Enforcement Officials.The addition of these
ment activity was funded by a$9,600 Each class is made up of approximately two positions allows Police Officers to dedi-
grant the Department received from the twenty citizens, of all ages, and is taught by cate their time to other police duties.
Governor's Highway Safety Bureau. police officers on various subjects including
narcotics, criminal law, traffic, patrol pro- Between January and December 2002, the
Patrols were adjusted during the course of cedures, and deadly force. The program Traffic Division conducted surveys, studied
the year to address increased activity due to also included a ride along,where partici- traffic flows, and conducted investigations
recreational events crime trends, holidays,a att special events, and pants can ride with an officer on patrol to for the Watertown Traffic Commission.
parks and play- get an up close and personal view of police This information was used by the Traffic
grounds. Patrols were increased during work. Commission in their determination for the
peak shopping periods in the business dis- addition, replacement, or deletion of traffic
tricts of Watertown.This was accomplished public Safety Dispatchers signs, rules and regulations.
by using motor patrol, foot patrol, and the There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers
use of motorcycles.The Patrol Division that answer over 100,000 incoming phone The Traffic Division also conducts addi-
works in concert with other divisions in the calls per year.The dispatchers answer all tional surveys and investigations for other
Police Department and outside public and Town agencies such as the DPW, Zoning
private agencies within the area to accom- calls for assistance for both the Watertown Board of Appeals or Planning Board.
push the objective of providing the most Fire Department and Police Department.
effective deployment of personnel possible. The dispatchers come under the Patrol The Traffic Division also has two speed/
data is analyzed to assist in the Division of the Police Department They are radar trailers, purchased with federal grant
Computer he
deployment police officers to areas the first point of contact for all citizens money awarded to the department These
need of police attention. requesting assistance or directions from trailers are portable radar units that display
either department The dispatchers answer the target vehicle speed on a 3 x 3 display
The Patrol Division, as well as the entire all E-911 calls and are responsible for dis- window.This trailer can also conduct traffic
Police Department, is committed to patching all fire apparatus and ambulances counts, counting the number of cars that
Community Policing. One of the goals of when required.They also dispatch all pass by, by the hour of day, and recording
Community Policing is to build a partner- police cars to service and emergency calls, their speed.This appears to be an effective
ship between the police and the community, which amounted to 17,904 calls for service tool in reducing vehicle speed in problem
encouraging interaction between the two so last year alone.These dispatchers are also areas where the trailer is set up.
that we can solve community problems required to make contact with the Registry The Traffic Division also supervises twenty-
together. This partnership also allows the of Motor Vehicles to obtain vehicle infor- two full-time and two part-time traffic
community to let the police know what con- mation and confirm warrants on wanted supervisors.These supervisors are respon-
cerns they have and which issues they feel individuals.Two new dispatchers were sible for traffic control and the safe passage
are important and would like addressed. hired in 2002 to fill vacancies. of school children in and around the public
Officers constantly receive training in schools.
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In the event of any serious or fatal accident, The division also received a$3,000 Child Total moving citations issued
the Watertown Police Department Traffic Safety Seat Installation Grant from the GHSB, in 2002, including; 15,437
Division maintains a team of accident which was used to purchase car seats and OUI 1st 64
reconstruction specialists who are on call installation supplies.Traffic officers install OUI 2nd 3
twenty-four hours a day. these seats for town residents free of charge. OUI 3rd 2
These officers are capable of reconstructing Officers attend a forty-hour course to learn OUI Drugs 0
an accident and determining vehicle speeds how to properly install child car seats. Suspended/Revoked licenses 200
and other variables contributing to the The Traffic Division also received a grant Operating W/O being licensed 145
accident of fifty bicycle safety helmets from the Accidents 1038
The Traffic Division received an$8,000 Governor's Highway Safety Bureau, for MN vs MN 915
Grant from the Governor's Highway Safety distribution to town youths in need of ahelmet or in conjunction with a bicycle �vs. Fixed Object 84
Bureau.This allowed the Department to MN vs. Pedestrian 21
concentrate on crosswalk,speed and safety program.
seatbelt violations, as well as detecting In the year 2002,the Department issued the MN vs.bicycle 12MN vs other 6
impaired drivers due to alcohol or drugs. following motor vehicle citations:
There was one fatal MN vs. Pedestrian
Total parking violations 31,535 accident in 2002.
Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Incident False alarms or calls reporting Annual Apparatus Response
Response a fire or emergency 146 for 2002
The Watertown Fire Department responded False calls reporting an explosive device 5
to 3,851 reported fires and emergency calls Assist with water problem in building 57 Central Fire Station
for assistance during 2002.A summary of Assist owner or occupant locked out (Station 1), 99 Main Street:
those incidents and estimated property of automobile or dwelling 79 Engine 1 1,536
losses as compiled by the Fire Prevention Hazardous material spills or leaks 39 Ladder 1 935
Bureau is as follows: Emergency medical assistance call East Watertown Fire Station
Accidental alarms from building (includes both Watertown and (Station 2), 564 Mount Auburn Street:
fire-reporting systems 482 mutual aid calls) 2,235 Engine 2 1,185
Motor vehicle fires 11 Miscellaneous calls for assistance 31 Ladder 2 516
Assistance with animal control problems 17 Mutual aid response to other communities,
for fire suppression coverage 10 North Watertown Fire Station
Investigate a gas leak or odor 39 Elevator emergencies, victims trapped (Station 3), 270 Orchard Street:
Fire other than a structure fire 25 inside elevator car 16 Engine 3 1,149
Heating system malfunctions or fires 32 Motor vehicle accidents 210 Fire Rescue
Smoke condition investigated 81 Calls investigated, services rendered as (emergency medical ambulance) 2,388
Electrical problem with appliance required 137 Note:some incidents require response of
or building service 56 Downed electrical or utility wires 67 more than one unit to the scene of the
Building or structure fire 11 Rubbish or Dumpster container fires 24 emergency.
Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 41 Total Number of Emergency
Responses for the Year 2002: 3,851
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Six Multiple Alarm Fires in apparatus,the officer in charge at the scene Estimated Property Losses in 2002:
2002: orders additional alarms to reinforce the Building and structure fires $2,005,000
The Fire responded Department ded to man initial fire attack.These additional or
p p y calls for structure and dwelling fires during greater alarms bring additional engine Estimated Largest Losses in Property
the year.The initial response to such calls companies and aerial ladder companies to 19 Calvin Road,
y p is by two engine companies and an aerial the fire location. commercial building fire $700,000
17 Boyd Street,
ladder company, under the command of the Watertown firefighters responded to six residential building fire $500,000
deputy fire chief on duty.This first-alarm fires in 2002 for which a second, third, or re Piermont Street
response is usually sufficient to confine and fourth alarm was sounded.The location of 39 residential building fire $350,000
extinguish the fire. However,when condi- the fires, and the date of the incident, are residential
Church Street
lions require the response of more fire as follows: 116 residential building fire $200,000
Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: 99 School Street,
February 3, 2002 39 Piermont Street Single-family dwelling commercial building fire $150,000510 Mt Auburn Street,
March 7, 2002 17 Boyd Street Multi-family dwelling apartment building fire $50,000
August 13, 2002 19 Calvin Road Commercial bakery and warehouse 53 Piermont Street,
August 26, 2002 59 Coolidge Hill Road Nursing care facility residential building fire $30,000
September 13, 2002 99 School Street Commercial building,block-of-stores 59 Coolidge Hill Road,
November 28, 2002 116 Church Street Single-family dwelling nursing care building fire $25,000
Fees Collected
Calvin Road Fire Mutual Aid Assistance from Smoke detector inspections $12,165
All members of the Watertown Fire Depart- Other Greater Boston Fire Copies of departmental reports $212
ment on duty responded to the Calvin Road Departments and Mutual Required Permits for product
bakery and food warehouse fire on Tuesday, Aid Response to Other storage, or regulated activities $8,070
August 13, 2002. In the days that followed, Communities Annual fees for connection to
many people in the community and from master fire alarm boxes $25,350
elsewhere called or contacted the fire The Watertown Fire Department thanks the Cargo tank-truck vehicle inspections $520
chiefs office to express concern for all the Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline,
p Cambridge, Newton and Waltham Fire Required fire prevention
firefighters, especially those injured, and to inspections, conducted quarterly $600
praise them for their firefighting efforts. Departments for providing fire scene
response and fire station coverage during Total Fees Collected $46,917
This fire was especially difficult to fight. It 2002 when all Watertown firefighters units Inspections Conducted
appeared to have a head start,the heat and were engaged in fire suppression activities. By Fire Apparatus
humidity on that day were debilitating to
firefighters, and the old style building con- The Fire Department responded to other Oil burner inspections 61
struction made getting at the fire difficult municipalities in Greater Boston several Smoke detector inspections 608
times in 2002,under the established
Metrofire Dist
Firefighting efforts were able to contain the District mutual aid assistance Inspections conducted quarterly:
fire to the building of origin and keep it Day care facilities 48
from spreading to other buildings and agreement.These responses were to fires Public and private schools 56
houses in the neighborhood. Several fire- reported near the boundary between
g Watertown and an adjacent community, Community residences 24
fighters sustained injuries or suffered fromNursing care facilities 12
heat exhaustion and dehydration. directly to the fire to assist with firefighting g
efforts, or to fire station coverage assign- Handicapped workshops 20
The efforts of Watertown firefighters and ments during major fires in other cities and Motels 4
others responding under the Metrofire towns.
District mutual aid agreement to contain
and extinguish this dangerous fire, and to
protect the threatened exposures, brought
credit to themselves and their respective
fire departments.
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Fire Department Provides gency call.Watertown public safety dis- September 11, 2001 —
Basic Emergency Medical patchers also send the ALS unit if the nature United We Stand
Assistance and circumstances of the reported incident, The Fire Department participated in a
such as a cardiac-related emergency, are September IIth ceremony to commemorate
within certain guidelines.
The Fire Department has provided basic p y
emergency medical care and transportation the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks
for citizens in Watertown since 1975.The Medical direction for Watertown Advanced of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent
department has more than 70 firefighters Life Support activity is provided by the losses suffered at the World Trade Center,
who are certified emergency medical tech- South Middlesex Emergency Medical the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.
nicians.The remaining firefighting person- Services Consortium through the Mount Apparatus at the Main Street fire station and
nel are qualified to state standards as Auburn Hospital. Patients are treated and the firefighters on duty followed a plan of
Medical First Responders. transported,usually in the Watertown Fire events recommended by the Fire Chiefs'
Department ambulance,within protocols Association of Massachusetts and the
All members the department certify and guidelines provided by the emergency Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.
annually in cardiopulmonary
diopulmonary resuscitation medical region which provides oversight for The Watertown Firefighters Local 1347
(CPR) skills.The department's engine com- AIS activity in the Greater Boston area. On- Color Guard participated. Off-duty members
panes and ladder companies are also going clinical supervision and quality assur- of the department were invited to attend,
equipped to handle medical emergencies. ance is provided in conjunction with the and many did so.The Firefighters Color
The closest available engine company is South Middlesex and North Suburban EMS Guard and the fire chief also participated
dispatched with the Fire Rescue to medical consortiums. in the Community Remembrance held that
assistance calls.Aerial ladder companies evening at Victory Field.
are sent to the emergency scene when their SAFE Fire Safety
specialized rescue skills or equipment are Fire Stations Renovation
needed. Education Program
The Town of Watertown received a Student Project
Firefighters who are either Emergency Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) The Town Council approved funding in
Medical Technicians or Medical First Program grant award of$5,267 during fis- April for the planned improvements at the
Responders are also trained on the use of cal year 2002.This grant provided financial East Watertown and North Watertown fire
the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. resources to continue a fire safety educa- stations.The renovation project com-
These defibrillators have been carried on tion program offered by our firefighters for menced in May, and required several
the Fire Rescue/Ambulance, as well as the the school children of Watertown through months to complete.These improvements
first-responding engine companies and June 2002.The SAFE Program commenced to the two neighborhood fire stations
aerial ladder companies, for several years. in 1995. Past grants received by the Town addressed issues and needs identified in the
The Fire Department upgraded their defib- and the Fire Department total$48,000. 1999 Gale Associates Facilities Assessment
rillators during 2002 to newer models with Study of several Watertown municipal
enhanced features.Watertown was one of Then-Secretary of Public Safety James buildings.
the first communities in the Greater Boston Jajuga and State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan
have these life-saving units available announced the awards during 2001.The Project architect was Allen M.Lieb Architects,
area to
for early response life-saving
emergency medical grants provided funds for required recur- of Lynnfield, MA. General contractor was
incidents. rent training and attendance at regional Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc., of Braintree, MA.
meetings of SAFE Instructors, and allowed The Rogan Company was also the contractor
A cooperative agreement with a private approximately 120 hours of direct program on the headquarters fire station project
ambulance company to provide Advanced delivery to Watertown school children. completed in September 1991.
Life Support (ALS) service in Watertown Firefighter Paul Coughlin is the SAFE Improvements to the North station
was instituted in November 1995.AIS Instructor.Several other Fire Department included:
services are provided by a non-transport members also participated in the program.
Advanced Life Support unit staffed by two • New gas service, conversion of the heat-
certified Paramedics. At this writing the program has not been ing system to natural gas, removal of the
authorized in the current fiscal year;how- underground fuel oil tank,
The ALS system is a two-tier model.The ever, there may be a modest grant in 2003 . New salt resistant concrete apron at
Watertown Fire Department provides emer- to continue this educational effort, but on apparatus bays and roadway to parking
gency medical Basic Life Support service, a reduced basis. area, new concrete sidewalk between
and the dispatch of its ambulance unit to apron and road,
the scene upon receipt of a medical emer-
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• New bituminous concrete pavement, 2002 Massachusetts vacancies caused by illness and injuries
• New aluminum insulated glass windows, Firefighter Service Awards within the officer ranks.
• New apparatus rear overhead door, Recipients
Elected
• Paint all existing wood trip, doors, The Massachusetts Fire Service Commission
frames, etc. has established the Fire Service Award Chief Paul F. McCaffrey was elected chair-
frames,New building fire alarm, smoke/heat Program to recognize firefighters who have man of the Massachusetts Fire Service
detector system, served their department and community for Commission for the year 2002 at their
January meeting.The chief was appointed
• New plumbing/fixtures throughout 20 or more years.A certificate and distinc-
building, five uniform emblem is presented to denote to the commission by the governor in
January
• New carbon monoxide and nitrogen length of service in five-year increments. ,r and completing his second
dioxide detection system interlocking The fire chief joined with the Fire Service 3-year term,representing the fire depart-
to exhaust system, Commission and the state fire marshal in ments of Greater Boston.The Fire Service
• Repaint all interior painted surfaces, recognizing the following members of the Commission appoints the state fire marshal,
• New firefighters turn-out gear storage Watertown Fire Department,based upon and has certain oversight pertaining to the
area on apparatus floor, their completed service as of December 31, operation of the office of the fire marshal.
• New station office, 2002, as recipients of the Awards:
Commendation
• New kitchen and appliances, relocated Firefighter Paul J. Coughlin, Firefighter
from the apparatus floor to the second 20-Year Award �
floor living area. Firefighter Michael H. Pepe William T. Hughes and Lieutenant Donald E.
Firefighter Edward R. LaVache White,Jr.were among those firefighters
Improvements to the East station included: commended for their efforts at a tragic
• New salt resistant concrete apron to 25-Year Award house fire on March 7, 2002. Firefighters
curb line, responding to the address on Boyd Street
Firefighter John L Martin just before midnight encountered a raging
• New bituminous paving at parking area Lieutenant Eugene J. Merullo,Jr. fire fore family occupied duplex
with line marking, Firefighter Joseph C. Ridenti
dwelling.The fire had originated on the
• Renovations to existing handicapped first floor in the rear of the dwelling adja-
ramp, 35-Year Award cent to the kitchen and was extending rap-
• Paint all exterior and interior painted Deputy Chief Robert H. McFarland idly to the second floor and third floor.
surfaces, Arriving firefighters were notified of an
• New apparatus overhead door units, Personnel Activities in 2002 occupant trapped in a second floor bed-
electrically operated, Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll made the room, and another occupant in a third
• Remove existing slate roofing, make sub- following appointments and promotions floor bedroom was threatening to jump
stantial repairs, and replace slate roof, during the year, in order to fill vacancies from the window. Firefighters,under the
• Install new floor drain and sump pump in within the Fire Department: direction of Deputy Chief Anthony M.
basement, Gianotti, commenced rescue and fire sup-
• Install new building fire alarm system, Appointments pression efforts.The third floor occupant
• New CO2 and nitrogen dioxide detection Brian T. Donovan, Michael L Stanley, and was brought to safety over a fire department
system connected to exhaust/fresh air Vincent Mastroianni were appointed fire- ladder. However, despite their best efforts,
supply. fighters for the Town of Watertown on firefighters were unable to reach the second
On behalf of the Fire Department the fire September 5, 2002. floor occupant in time to effect a rescue.
chief wishes to thank planning director
Greg Watson, purchasing agent Phyllis Promotions Retirement
Marshall, former planning director Mark Firefighter John D. Russo was promoted to Lieutenant Francis G. Murphy refired on
Boyle, former purchasing agent Norma the rank of temporary lieutenant on May March 31, 2002, after serving the Fire
Collins, and Town Manager Michael 30, 2002. Firefighter Thomas G. Ganjian Department and the Town of Watertown
Driscoll for their assistance, as well as the and Firefighter Thomas L.Walsh,Jr. were for more than 43 years. Lieutenant Murphy
members of the Honorable Town Council promoted to the rank of temporary lieu- was appointed on February 4, 1959, and
for project approval and financial support. tenant on December 19, 2002.These three promoted to the rank of lieutenant on
temporary promotions were to fill extended April 29, 1969.
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Emergency Management
"Civil Defense" is now Emergency Management For emergency management purposes,
known as "Emergency Activities Massachusetts is divided into three geo-
Management" In Watertown the fire chief is currently the graphical areas, and divided into a number ch area is further
communications
The current practice in Massachusetts and emergency management director.The Fire
other states is to designate what were for- Department principal account clerk per- sectors.Watertown is in one of those sec-
forms necessary emergency management tors. Emergency messages may be sent via
merly known as municipal"Civil Defense" �' g y g amateur radio back and forth to MEMA
agencies as "Emergency Management" clerical assignments.The projects and
organizations.The Town official formerly clerical assignments in 2002 included: Headquarters in Framingham.This radio
link supplements telephone and commer-
known as the civil defense director is now . Maintaining the town's Comprehensive cial traffic networks.
the "local emergency management direc- Emergency Management Plan (CEM
tor." Following the establishment of FEMA, Plan), Amateur radio operator Louis R.
the Federal Emergency Management Tramontozzi, a former Watertown resident
Agency, states have generally followed suit. • Annual hazardous materials information and electrical engineer by profession, is
In Massachusetts, the Mass. Civil Defense management relating to SARA (Superfund hereby recognized for his continuing efforts
Agency became the Mass. Emergency Amendment and Reauthorization Act of during 2002 to represent the Town during
Management Agency. MEMA has encour- 1986) Title III requirements, monthly R.A.C.E.S. communications tests
aged cities and towns in Massachusetts to • Clerical support for Local Emergency with the Mass. Emergency Management
adopt the "emergency management" desig- Planning Committee records and the Agency.
nations.This practice reflects the realiza- required Hazardous Materials Response
lion that community preparedness under Plan annual review, CEM Plan
civil defense guidelines has evolved to • Clerical support for FEMA CIVEX (Civilian Every community in Massachusetts has a
emergency preparedness and management Exercises), in which the town participates Comprehensive Emergency Management
efforts during and following natural and when these exercises are held, Plan (CEM Plan).Town officials completed
man-made emergency events.Those a major review and update of the
include hurricanes,winter storms, haz- ' Other and Mass. Emergency Watertown CEM Plan during 1998.The CEM
ardous materials incidents, and now, unfor- Management
t Agency state and area head- Plan is updated annually, and is subject to a
tunately, terrorism incidents. Both FEMA quarters clerical tasks,which require attention. major revision on a five-year cycle.
and MEMA also recognize that municipali- Maintaining a current CEM Plan is essential
ties deal with these emergencies through The Town of Watertown participates in the to the community's ability to respond to
the efforts of their existing public safety, Federal Emergency Management Agency's emergencies that can and do occur.The
public works and public services depart- S/I.A (State/Local Assistance) Program. town manager,town clerk, police and fire
ments. Cities and towns maintain their This provides a modest reimbursement chiefs,superintendent of public works,
usual municipal operating structure, and to the Town to defray some clerical costs public health director, and their respective
can request needed state and federal associated with emergency management staffs, participated in the development and
resources through contact with MEMA area matters. revision of the most recent Watertown CEM
and state headquarters. MEMA considers Plan. Several Mass. Emergency Management
the point-of-contact official to be the local Amateur Radio R.A.C.E.S. Agency officials also took part in the devel-
emergency management director. Operations opment and review of the plan.
Local emergency management agencies rely The revised Emergency Management Plan
on amateur radio operators to augment
emergency communications during natural for Watertown provides a framework
wherein the community can plan and per-
disasters.These "ham operators,"who are
licensed by the Federal Communications form their respective emergency functions
Commission, donate their time and use of during a disaster or emergency situation on
their radio equipment to assist when the local, state or national level.
needed.Such operators are known as The Comprehensive Emergency
R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Management Plan combines the four
Services) operators. phases of emergency management:
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1. Mitigation: Those activities that during the previous year.Those reports are Survey.The fire chief, as designated
eliminate or reduce the probability incorporated into an annual update, now emergency management director,
of disaster; known as Section Five:Hazardous attended an Assessment Assistance
2. Preoaredness:Those activities which Materials, of the CEM Plan. Workshop in February 2001 and a
governments, organizations, and The original focus of the LEPC was to be on two-day Department of Justice Risk
individuals developto save lives Assessment for Weapons of Mass
transportation emergencies involving haz-
and minimize damage; aarous materials.Transportation modes Destruction training program at
3. Resoonse:Those activities which are shipment by rail, highway, maritime Hanscom Air Force Base in March 2001.personnel from the police and fire
prevent loss of lives and property and vessel, aircraft and pipeline.At about the departments, the Department of Public
provide emergency assistance; and same time, the Massachusetts Hazardous Works and the Health Department all
4. Recoverv:Those short-and long-term Materials Response Team concept was cooperated in the preparation a the sur-
activities that return all systems to developed.There are now six Regional
� Hazardous Materials Response teams estab- vey.The 29-page survey was sent to the
normal or improved standards. p Mass. Emergency Management Agency in
The plan was written in accordance with lished, and available to respond to any May 2001. It was noted that the Town
existing federal,state and local statues. community in the state.Team members are wished to take advantage of any funding
Department heads assigned a responsibility career firefighters from fire departments available under the Weapons of Mass
under the plan were directed by the town throughout Massachusetts. Team members Destruction Grant for personnel training.
manager to develop implementing proce- are certified as hazard materials technicians The Town has not yet had a response
course.Team members dures for each department, describing how after completing a ars o complete
plete a training regarding the survey, or the training and
response functions will be carried out.A equipment requests. However, training
copy of the CEM Plan is available for review minimum of 80 hours recurrent training and equipment for response to incidents
during business hours at the Office of the annually. Captain Michael Leone of the of terrorism maybe provided to the com-
Watertown Fire Department has been a team muni in the future.
member Clerk,in the Administration Building. member since 1992.The Town's current ty
hazardous materials plan calls for the Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and
Community Preparedness response of the Mass. HazMat Regional the national focus on the issue of anthrax
Watertown has a designated Local Response Team when circumstances dictate. contamination, there were several calls for
Emergency Planning Committee, and assistance in Watertown for situations that
a current Comprehensive Emergency Although the designated members of could possibly be anthrax-related incidents.
Management Plan.Watertown would be Watertown's LEPC do not often convene for- Police, fire, health department and DPW
eligible for federal or state assistance, mally, the members nonetheless meet regu- personnel all responded as needed to deal
financial or otherwise, in case of an larly as part of the Town Manager's staff. with these emergencies.When necessary,
emergency or disaster. They work together at incidents when and a limited call-out of the Mass. HazMat
included the town
as necessary, and communicate with one Response team was made. No anthrax was
as required.The LEPC
Watertown established n LEPC in 1988, another as necessary.Two examples follow: present in any incident here in Watertown.manager (as chairperson), the police and • The Town Manager and members of his In addition to local resources and the state
staff met several times during HazMat teams, the Mass. Dept. of Public 1999 in
fire chiefs,the DPW superintendent,the Health was of great assistance to communi-
health director, and the planning director. preparation for YM the year-2000 event, ties during this time of concern.
The committee also included"emergency and possible difficulties.All attended
planning coordinators" of facilities that many seminars. Plans and precautions Because of increased emphasis on home-
were required to report amounts of certain were developed.The Town participated land security and emergency planning, town
hazardous materials if stored or used at in a national reporting process as the officials have participated in several meet-
their sites.The LEPC was required to calendar changed from 1999 to 2000. ings, conferences and seminars during
develop a hazardous response plan, and There were no disruptions within 2002.
did so. There is a requirement for the plan Watertown or elsewhere.
to be reviewed annually by members of the • Members of the Town Manager's staff • The local emergency management le of
tor attended a conference on the role of
LEPC. The Town does so.Annually in and the various public service depart- the LEPC (local emergency planning
March, the Town receives "Tier Two" inven- ments participated in 2001 in a DOJ committee) in Massachusetts communi-
tories from facilities required to report the (Department of Justice) Local Domestic ties, at MEMA headquarters on Jan. 17,
presence of certain hazardous materials Preparedness Equipment Program 2002.The local EM director met with the
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MEMA Region I director in March 2002 • MEMA also hosted a conference in August • The fire chief and the four deputy fire
regarding the Town's current prepared- 2002 at the Devens Conference Center for chiefs, and two Police Department cap-
ness and the role of local public safety, local emergency management directors. tains, attended a 15-hour course in
public heath and public service officials. The Town was represented. Speakers November and December 2002, entitled
• The police chief and the fire chief included the Director of Commonwealth Emergency Response to Terrorism:
attended a conference at the University of Security. Strategic Considerations for Command
Massachusetts at Lowell in April 2002. • The Town was represented on Aug. Officers The Executive Office of Public
This was the introduction of the SATURN 28, 2002, at the Department of Fire Safety presented the course.
(Statewide Anti-Terrorism Unified Services for the rollout of the Mass • The fire chief, serving as the chairman of
Response Network) program by the Decontamination Units being distributed the Mass. Fire Service Commission, par-
Executive Office of Public Safety,intended throughout the Commonwealth. MDUs ficipated in a fire service leaders' meeting
to be the Commonwealth's First Line of will be located in communities having on Dec. 9, 2002.The meeting was held to
Defense. hospitals with emergency departments. A discuss the issue of smallpox, and the
• The Town was represented at a confer- MDU is located in Brookline to respond issue of pre-event smallpox vaccine inoc-
ence for local emergency management to an incident scene in any community, ulation of public safety First Responders
directors held at MEMA headquarters including Watertown, in the Greater (firefighters and police personnel).
in June 2002, regarding emergency Boston area. The Town will seek any appropriate grants
planning. • The Town was represented at a SATURN for training and equipment relating to ter-
Town Meeting for citizens and local offi- rorism incidents that may become available
cials held at Medford City Hall on the through federal or state sources.
evening of Nov 13, 2002.
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Community Development and Planning
The Department of Community and reconstruction of Casey,Arsenal, Map. In November, the First Baptist Church
Development&Planning was created Saltonstall and Sullivan Parks, and irriga- requested an amendment to the Zoning
through a vote of the Town Council in tion improvements to Commander's Map to change the Zoning District from SC
August, 1982.The Department provides Mansion site; to R.75 for the property located at 128-134
a formal relationship and coordination Mt.Auburn Street and 18 Common Street
development between several boards, commissions and • Administration o rams and various community The developers of the project intend to con-
committees such as the Planning Board, pment programs grants such vert the church and parsonage into condo-
Board of Appeals, Historical and as the Small Cities, Home Improvement miniums and to construct four townhouse
Conservation Commissions, Housing Loan Program,the federal HOME program; units at the rear of the site.
Partnership,Watertown Arsenal • Initiation and administration of economic During 2001, the Planning Board lost one
Development Corporation,Watertown development policies and procedures member, Karaline Munger, who resigned.
Community Foundation, the Facilities which will allow Watertown to remain Ms. Munger served on the Board for four
Inspection and Zoning Enforcement competitive in retaining and attracting ears.The existing Planning Board mem-
Divisions, and the Planning and Community investment to provide for revenue and y g g
bers include its Chairman,John Hawes,
Development Office. Each entity is accorded employment growth. and members G.Jack Zollo, Linda Tuttle-
professional and support services by
Department employees.The aim of integrat- Planning Board Barletta and Jeffrey Brown. Jeffrey
Planning
Brown was appointed to the Planning
ing these related agencies is to improve During 2002, the Planning Board reviewed Board this year.
communication and coordination and to and made recommendations on numerous
provide services more efficiently to the residential and commercial development The office of Community Development&
community. projects.The Board reviewed a total of Planning and Planning Board includes
A summary report of the Department's 20 Special Permit requests, 28 Variance Mark Boyle, Director, Mary Crain,Senior
major accomplishments for the year 2001 requests and 30 Special Permit Finding Planner, and Ingrid Marchesano, Principal
is as follows. requests. Projects of note include the rec- Account Clerk.
ommendation for approval of 480 Arsenal
Planning and Community Street to permit the expansion of the struc- Board of Appeals
Development Division ture and the accommodation of new During 2001, the Zoning Board of Appeals
research and development (R&D) busi- received a total of eighty-nine (89) cases
The Division serves several important fun nesses.This project, among others, is con- for a range of matters heard by the Board
lions within the Department and the Town,, tributing to the ongoing enhancements of in accordance with the provisions of
among them are the following: the Arsenal Street area.The Planning Board Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A,
• Staff support to the Planning Board, also reviewed plans for a new R&D building Section 14 and the Watertown Zoning
Housing Partnership,Watertown Square at 294 Pleasant Street, which will replace an Ordinance.The petitions included: Special
Study Commission, Coolidge School outdated structure.The new building will be Permit Applications, Eighteen (18);Special
Reuse Advisory Committee, and the set back 40 feet from the Charles River. Permit Finding Applications,Thirty-three
Watertown Arsenal Development The Board approved the Brigham House (33);Variance Relief Applications,Twenty-
Corporation; Assisted Living development at 341 Mt. eight (28);Amendment to Special Permit
Auburn Street of 64 residential units.The Applications, Nine (9);and Amendment to
• Representation to several agencies Comprehensive Permit Applications, One
including Metropolitan Area Planning project will provide 46 affordable housing (1).Total fees collected for these petitions
Council, META Advisory Board, and the units available to low and moderate income were$15,927.
Watertown Economic Development persons.A four unit affordable condo-
Corporation; minium unit at 28-30 and 32-34 Quimby The majority of the petitions before the
Street was also approved.The Board also Board this past year were for residential
• Coordination of real estate development reviewed three requests for telecommuni- properties involving building additions or
activities, land-use planning, transporta- cations antennas in town under the newly upgrades.There were also a number of
tion, housing and policies; revised review criteria specified in the cases involving commercial properties.
• Coordination of the Town's capital ordinance. A few of the significant commercial
improvements including renovations to The Planning Board reviewed and cases were:
the Victory Field grandstand, construction approved an amendment to the Zoning
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265 & 294 Pleasant Street—former Zoning Enforcement Officer Inspector of Plumbing& Gas
Bemis building to be razed and a new four- Annual Report I hereby submit the annual report of
story research&development office build- Cases Filed: the office of Plumbing/Gas Fitting for the
ing along the MDC walkway to be built Special Permit 18 calendar year 2001.
Special Permit Finding 33
69 Galen Street— (corner Aldrich Road) Variance 28 Plumbing:
raze garage;construct nine-unit studio Special Permit Amendment 9 Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 537
apartments with garage-under parking. Comprehensive Permit Amendment 1
560-570 Pleasant Street—Russo's Total Requests Reviewed 89 Gas Fitting:
Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings 13 Number of Gas Permits Issued 409
Market, new addition with expanded
parking lot. Complaints/Inquiries 603 Fees Received from Plumbing/
Review of Building Applications 597 Gas Permits $45,794
341 Mt. Auburn Street—former East A
Junior High School,leased to Brigham Review of Occupancy Applications 66 Inspector of Wires
House Associates for conversion and Review of Sign Applications 44 Permits Issued 653
rehabilitation to 64 Assisted living units. Waltham District Court/ Inspections/Reinspections 1140
Superior Court Appearances 5 Inspections for Occupancy Permits 42
Pleasant Street—former Railroad Fees Collected $11,927
property, (adjacent to#555) new 18'xl20' Complaints Investigated 36
two-story building for Watertown Ford Facilities Inspection Division Fire Investigations 4
Dealership. Electrical Layouts for Town
Inspector of Buildings and Contractors 98
14 Sawin Street—Mt.Auburn Cemetery Building Permits Issued 543 Electrical Violation Letters 18
purchased adjacent condemned commer- Occupancy Permits 44 Accessory Apartments Inspections&
cial single family residence intending to Sign Permits 62 Follow-Up Reports 2
demolish and reconstruct for Preservation Certificates of Inspection 30
Service Activities and single residence. Electrical Violations
Complaints Investigated 24
480 Arsenal Street, Lot 1 —former Residential 16
Boston Edison building containing 96,150 Estimated Cost of New Construction: Commercial 2
s.f., enlarged and converted to 143,000 s.f. Residential $1,566,000
for office, light industrial, research/ Non-Residential $635,000 Petitions Checked/Approved for Town
Council
development, and life science use. from Boston Edison/NE Tel 30
Estimated Costs of Additions and Alterations: Meetings
From September 2000—August 2001, Residential $5,120,963 (392) Consultations&Information with
the Zoning Board of Appeals consisted of Non-Residential $46,067,519 (132) Town Residents 52
Chairman Harry J.Vlachos Hosmer School Renovations $9,236,551 Boston Edison .24
Clerk Anthony D. Furia Total Fees Collected by the New England Telephone .12
Members Elaine V. Grey Building Department $957,122 Electrical Inspectors 10
John W. Marshall Traffic Commission 9
John J. McCarthy,Jr. New Residential
In September 2001, Elaine V. Grey was (6) 2-Family Residence Street Light Outage and Follow-Up 26
elected Chairman and Harry J.Vlachos was (2) 4-Family Fire Inspector 4
elected as Clerk. (2) Garages Fire Alarm Inspections .0
Town Council 1
The office of the Zoning Board of Appeals Raze
includes AttorneyMichael V. Barba and Planning Board 10
(5) Single Family Residence
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Nancy Scott. O 2 Garages
Fees Collected $120,022
(6) Commercial Buildings
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Conservation Commission Demolition Delay Hearings: and Operations, presented a slide lecture
Members: 175 Fayette Street on Maintaining Mount Auburn Cemetery's
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott, Chairman 31 Wilson Avenue Historic Trees.
Charles C. Bering 36 Pleasant Street A"Planting Guide for Trees and Shrubs"
Susan Falkoff 51 Dexter Street was written by the Tree Warden, and made
Brian T. Gardener 104 Worcester Street available to the residents of the Town.
Nancy H. Hammett 68 Laurel Street A display was created for the Faire on the
Leo G. Martin 69 Galen Street Square,with tree information and demon-
Kenneth L Kimmell 19 Lyons Street strations, along with free pH soil tests and
Bruce W. Roberts, Agent Historic District: street tree request forms.
Wetlands Hearings: Work is underway on the institution of a Watertown Housing
57 Stanley Ave—installation of conduit Watertown Historic District with a comple- Partnership
and lighting lion of a final plan anticipated in the spring The Watertown Housing Partnership over-
of 2002. sees housing policy d programs for the
294 Pleasant Street—building of a g P y an P �
research and development facility The commission continues the annual town.This year the Partnership continued
Preservation Night and awards program. to administer the HOME program,which
20 Watertown Street—building of con- brings federal dollars into Watertown to
dominiums and commercial development The commission participated in the Faire expand affordable housing opportunities.
and parking structure on the Square with a Watertown history The major program initiative under HOME
information booth and a historic facts continues to be the First Home program,
340 Pleasant Street—rebuild a pamphlet.
commercial building destroyed by fire which provides down payment assistance
for income eligible first time homebuyers.
36 Arlington Street—build a one-story Tree Warden
parking deck Bruce W. Roberts,Tree Warden The Partnership contributed to the Quimby
Street Condominium development project
400 Pleasant Street—expansion of a Town of Watertown public tree plantings in by voting to commit a total of$233,417
commercial building and parking lot 2001 consisted of 67 street trees and 65 in HOME funds for development costs.
renovations park trees.The particular mix of trees was, Watertown Community Housing has pur-
and will continue to be,selected with the chased adjacent two family dwellings to be
270 Pleasant Street—removal of three aim to eventually have not more than 10% renovated and sold as affordable housing.
underground storage tanks and 700 cubic of the town's urban forest represented by a At the end of the year, construction draw-
yards of petroleum impacted soil single species.This change in policy is to ings had been prepared and the units were
protect the town from a species-specific about to be marketed to the public.
Revision of Wetlands Ordinance: disaster such as Dutch Elm Decease in the
The Commission has been working to future. The Partnership has been actively re-
update and revise the Watertown Wetlands negotiating an Affordable Housing
Ordinance. Completion of this update is An Arbor Day program was held on Sunday, Agreement for 13 affordable units at 20
anticipated in the summer of 2002. April 29,at Arsenal Park.This observance Watertown Street, a mixed residential and
was a cooperative effort of Town of retail development with a total of 134 units
Historical Commission Watertown Tree Warden and Forestry at the intersection of Galen and Watertown
Members: Department,Trees for Watertown and Streets.The site was purchased byArchstone
Victoria Carter, Chairperson Mount Auburn Cemetery.Three commemo- Development and the Partnership worked
rative trees where dedicated:In memory towards a revised Affordable Housing
Frederick S. Griffin of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, Agreement that allowed the developer the
Henrietta Light in memory of all American Veterans, and option of renting the units with future
David J. Russo,Jr. commemorating 50 years of service by conversion to condominiums.
Roger Erickson Rev. Emmanuel S. Metaxas.A tree planting
Natalie Zakarian demonstration was conducted by the Tree A program to fund home repairs for low
John Piantedosi Warden. Lastly Dr. David Barnett, Mt and moderate income homeowners was
Auburn Cemeterys Director of Horticulture successfully run this year. Several home-
Bruce W. Roberts, Agent owners were qualified to participate and
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received home rehabilitation assistance Bayside Engineering in June 2000 and This master plan, as a result, can meet key
during 2001.A grant for$300,000 from the conducted public meetings on a monthly community goals,by.
state Department of Housing and Community basis through the remainder of 2000. Final . Establishing practical and technically
Development and an allocation of$200,000 report was delivered to the Town Manager
from the Town Council provided funds to and Council in May 2001. sound methods to improve conditions
run the program. Watertown Savings Bank within the Square for all of its users and
also offers a source of additional loan The Commission is chaired by Town purposes,with a particular emphasis on
funding as needed. Councilor Alex Liazos, and includes mem- improvements for pedestrians and the
hers Clinton J. Knight (Watertown/Belmont townscape.
The Partnership approved funding from Chamber of Commerce), Peter Brooks
HOME to assist the redevelopment of the (Watertown Bicycle Committee), Ronald • Planning improvements to support its
East Junior High School.This building Dean (Watertown Savings Bank), Sandra civic, business, and open space character.
when renovated will provide 64 units of Howard (Trees for Watertown), Betsy • Indicating changes that will improve
assisted living housing. Seventy percent, IaMond (local resident),Joseph P. operations for all modes of transporta-
or 46 units,will be affordable to low and McDonald (McDonald Funeral Home), tion.The vehicular and pedestrian opera-
moderate income individuals. Rick Thomson (local resident),Al Gasper lions include such issues as vehicular
The Partnership, through the Department (local resident), Michael Donham (local flow and safety, pedestrian and bicycle
resident), and Joan Kraus (local resident). access and safety, street system features
of Community Development and Planning,continued to administer the "Get the Lead such as roadway pavements, sidewalk
Out," for owners of single and two family Final Report pavements and curbing, and traffic con-
houses. This program is funded by the Study Goals and Process trol features such as traffic signals,
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Watertown initiated this broad study of pedestrian signals,signage and pavement
During 2001, one applicant received Watertown Square in order to establish a markings.
deleading funding assistance. program of improvements to steadily trans- . Creating a "traffic neutral' approach to
form this central part of the community and changes, so that improvements would not
The Partnership is chaired by Harold create a more pleasant and safe place.The
substantially increase or decrease traffic
Be'cek, who also sits on the Council on
study was originated, in part,because of the volumes that pass through the Square
Aging. Members include Stewart Wooster, unfriendly environment that has evolved area. Improvements to substantially
Thomas Wade (Watertown Housing due to the enormous flows of vehicles that expand traffic capacity would attract more
Authority),James Barwell (Watertown pass through this regional crossroads.The
Savings Bank), David Leon (Watertown study has been designed to find a new bal- traffic demand that would not benefit
Watertown or the Square environment.
Community Housing), Larry Young (archi- ance between the townscape of the Square,
Improvements that would substantially
tect), Mark Messina (Realty Executives), its use by pedestrians and bicyclists,and decrease traffic capacity in Watertown
Marianne Cameron (Watertown teacher) the practical requirements associated with Square would have many negative impacts
and Howard Hashem (Watertown landlord). vehicle traffic. as well, increasing cut-through traffic in
Watertown Square Study The study was designed to combine the other areas of the Town and extending
Commission services of urban designers, landscape the delays and congestion within the
architects, and transportation engineers Square and along its approaches that
The Watertown Square Study Commission to work with the Watertown Square Study would create many problems for the
was created in at with the goal level- Commission to create specific recommen- citizens, businesses, and users within
oping recommendations on improving the dations for positive changes.The study Watertown and the Square area.
Squares physical and economic conditions incorporated extensive public input and
while enhancing it as the business and participation through numerous public • Estimating the resources necessary to
social center of the Town. forums and meetings.The process began fulfill the master plan, and recommend-
is with an anal of existing During 2000, the Commission was appro- J's� g conditions, and ing a process for its achievement.
priated funding to hire consultants to study an evaluation of key issues. Next, alternative • This Report contains the recommenda-
Watertown Square in depth.The study approaches to changes in the Square were lions from this stud, the Executive
included traffic,pedestrian safety,lighting, investigated at length,including considera- Summary presents the key conclusions
street and sidewalks, landscaping and other tion of ideas provided by citizen participants. that are further supported within the
streetscape improvements.The Commission The best features of all of these ideas were balance of the document
hired the team of The Cecil Group with then used to compose the recommendations
that match the specific goals of the study.
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Study Area • Phase II improvements would Phase II
The Watertown Square Master Plan study include the substantial reorga- Streetscape/Open Space
area includes part of five major roadways niza-tion of several traffic move- Improvements $900,000
and the adjacent sidewalks crossing the ments in the Square to promote Traffic/Roadway Improvements $6,000,000
Square: Main Street (Route 20); North a better pedestrian environment
q Subtotal, Phase II $6,SOq 000
Beacon Street (Route 20); Galen Street and urban design qualities, Master Plan Total Costs $11,200,000
(Route 16); Mt.Auburn Street (Route 16); including the expansion of the park-like
and Arsenal Street. It also includes the
"delta," reduction in the width of Main These costs are in current dollar values.They
Town parking between Baptist Walk and Street along the central portions of the include a design and construction contin-
Church Street. Finally, it extends into the Square, and the addition of new on-street gency of 15/o.These costs do not include
public open space that lies between the parking. Substantial improvement in traf- non-construction expenses, such as design
Square and the Charles River. The study fic conditions and conflicts appears to and engineering services, permitting and
area is indicated in the attached Figure,
require reconstruction of the Charles approvals, administrative costs and the like.
"Existing Conditions." River Bridge,with important benefits to
pedestrian and bicycle circulation as well Resources
Principal Conclusions as for the smooth and safe flow of vehicles. The following are the principal resources
The environment for all of the users of Funding for improvement
that can be sought and secured to provide
• s may Watertown Square can substantially be come from a variety of sources, for the step-by--step construction of these
upgraded through short-term improve- and will be related to the phased recommendations.
ments that will provide a better and safer approach to short-term and long- • Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
balance among the pedestrian,bicycle and term improvements.This Report Century—TEA-21 Transportation funding
vehicle uses. Changes can also be made that identifies both the approximate cost of and Enhancement Grant funding for
will considerably enhance its townscape the recommendations and potential fund- streetscape elements.
appearance and open space qualities. ing resources that might be applied.
• MD Bridge Progzam—Funding for
• Phase I improvements should Phase I improvements can be initiated bridge repairs and replacement.
focus on transforming the street- immediately, through detailed design
scape within the Square and and subsequent construction. Phase II • Public Works Economic Development
substantially enhancing the improvements will require a substantial (PWED)— Funding from the state to sup-
pedestrian environment.This would technical planning, public review, and port transportation-related enhancements
include special sidewalk paving, street financing process because of the scale and streetscape improvements.
trees,lighting, crosswalks, and landscap- and complexity of the changes that . Chapter 90 and Local Funds—State
in . Phase I would include numerous would occur.This process can be initi-
g ated soon,but will take at least several roadway improvement funds that also
traffic calming measures that will reduce include a local match.
crossing distances for pedestrians and years to implement.
alert drivers to pedestrian areas. In the • Massachusetts Community
first phase, the major intersection in the Costs Development Action Grant—Funds for
Square could be greatly improved for Concept-level construction costs for the economic development;no restriction on
pedestrians and for vehicles through Phase I and Phase II improvements were spending but must be spent on publicly
realignment of Charles River Road and prepared as part of this study, and may be owned facilities.
the improvement of Taylor Street to summarized as follows: • Massachusetts Ready Resource Fund—
reduce traffic movements within the Phase I This source has funded public facilities
intersection. New signals would improve Streetscape/Open Space such as parking lots and infrastructure
traffic operations and promote more sig- Improvements $3,300,000 improvements for the enhancement of
nal time for pedestrian crossings. Bicycle Traffic/Roadway Improvements $1,000,000 commercial districts.
safety would be enhanced by extending
marked bike lanes as far towards the Subtotal, Phase I $4,300,000 . Massachusetts Department of
Square from connecting roads to the Environmental Management—
extent that safe and appropriate roadway Historic Landscapes Program—Grants
and sidewalk design will allow.Additional of relatively small amounts are given to
striping may provide enhanced safety for municipalities for historic parks,
pedestrians and bicyclists, alike. commons, and public buildings.
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Coolidge School Reuse (Open Space Conservancy) zoning district. storage-warehousing,hotel, and Police
Advisory Committee Bordering the site to the north, east and Headquarters from the list of possible
The Coolidge School Reuse Advisory west are residential neighborhoods located reuse recommendations. Given the close
Committee was established by the Town in the T (Two Family) zone (See Exhibit B, proximity to the abutting residential
Manager in December of 2000.The pur- Zoning and Street Maps). neighborhood, it was the Committee's
pose of the Committee is to evaluate and In 1999, the Coolidge School was evaluated opinion that these uses were neither
recommend reuse alternatives for the as part of a Facilities Assessment Study for appropriate nor desirable.
Coolidge School located on Mount Auburn all municipal buildings.The study con- On March 26, 2001, the Committee con-
and Arlington Streets.This action was sub- cluded that the building will require sub- ducted a public hearing at the Hellenic
sequent to the actions of the Watertown stantial improvements to remain functional, Cultural Center on Bigelow Avenue.The
School Committee who relinquished care, regardless of its future use.While the site, purpose of the hearing was to solicit com-
custody and control of the property effec- exterior, and building structure are in good ments and questions from the abutting
five July 1, 2000, and the Watertown Town condition, the windows, mechanical and neighborhood in the East Watertown area.
Council who transferred said care, custody electrical systems, fire alarm, and accessi- The hearing was well attended by over
and control to the Town Manager on said bility, all require major upgrades. It was 75 residents and was very helpful to the
date,based on a Resolution adopted on estimated that over$4 million is needed to Committee. From the draft list of Potential
June 13, 2000 (Exhibit A). accommodate the necessary improvements. Reuse Alternatives, a school and elderly
The following nine members served on the The Committee conducted its first meeting housing were the most popular and desir-
able reuses based upon the public testi-
Committee: on Monday evening,January 16, 2001 in
Co-Chairs
the Upper Conference Room of the mony.
Sal Ciccarelli, District A Town Councilor Watertown Administration Building.After At its April 30, 2001 meeting, presentations
taking the Oath of Office, the Committee were made by two organizations that have
Mark E. Boyle, Director of Community selected District A Town Councilor Sal expressed an interest in the property.
Development&Planning Ciccarelli and Director of Community St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
Members Development&Planning Mark E. Boyle as and the Greek Orthodox Church are inter-
John Bartley, Sr., Co-Chairs.The Committee selected the last ested in the building for reuse as a school.
East Watertown Betterment Association Monday evening of each month as its regu- Three other organizations who expressed
G.Jack Zollo,Watertown Planning Board lar meeting date.All meetings were posted interest in the property were also invited
Michael Sherman, and open to the public.An agenda and task but did not attend.
President,Watertown Community Housing outline for the next several meetings was On May 21, 2001, the Committee reviewed
Christine M. Bellis, Resident established. an outline of a draft Final Report.The
Joan Merritt Kraus, Resident On February 2, 2001, a tour of the property Report was endorsed by the Committee
Lucia H. Mastrangelo, Resident was conducted for and by the Committee. including the specific reference to "elemen-
Curtis Whitney, Resident Members were able to gain important tary'school under Highly Recommended—
information on the layout and condition School category of recommended reuses.
Final Report of the building and grounds. However, the The Committee scheduled a"town-wide"
The Coolidge School was constructed in Committee was dismayed at how the inte- public hearing on June 25, 2001 to solicit
1925 and served as an elementary school rior of the building was left by the former comments from the entire community on
until 1984. In 1985,with the exception of tenant, including trash and debris.The the proposed reuse of the property.
4,000 square feet for an alternate s hi School Department was immediately noti-
q � On June 25, 2001, the Committee con-
school program (Project SEE), the building fied and took steps to have the building ducted the public hearing which was well
was leased to a private office tenant ((New cleaned at the expense of the former tenant. attended by both neighbors and others
England School of Acupuncture).The At its February 26, 2001 meeting, the throughout the community. Most of the
building has been vacant since June 2000. Committee discussed a list of Potential questions and comments focused on the
The three-story brick structure contains Reuse Alternatives.The list was drafted process of disposing and reuse of the prop-
53,007 square feet and is located on an by Mark Boyle based upon the Table of erty.. A Request for Proposals (RFP) must
approximately two-acre parcel containing Allowed Uses under Section 5.01 of the be issued to solicit reuse interest.The Town
63 parking spaces.The property is adjacent Watertown Zoning Ordinance.After Council must approve the lease to the ulti-
to a public park (Sullivan Playground) to much discussion, the Committee voted mate user based upon the recommendation
the south and is located within the OSC to eliminate retail, entertainment, of the Town Manager.The Town Manager
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may request that the Committee continue Recommended During 2001, several significant develop-
to assist through the REP and selection Nursing-Retirement-Convalescent ments occurred leading toward the
process. The public and Committee urged Affordable Housing Condos/Apartments successful completion of the Arsenal's
that the process move forward expeditiously (up to 100%affordable) redevelopment In May, the facility's master
since the building is vacant and unheated Market Rate Condos/Apartments developer, O'Neill Properties Group (OPG),
which can contribute to its deterioration. (with minimum 10%affordable) sold the property to Harvard University for
The Committee voted unanimously to sub- Artist Lofts/Studios a total price of$162 million. Since Harvard
mit its Final Report to the Town Manager Office Space is a tax-exempt non-profit educational cor-
and Town Council at the July 10, 2001 R l poration, the Town of Watertown immedi-
Town Council meeting. Research&Deveopment ately began negotiations on a Payment In
Day Care Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).With the sale to
The Coolidge School Reuse Advisory Com- Church Harvard,the Town was concerned with the
mittee strongly supports moving forward Recreation potential loss of up to 25%of its commer-
expeditiously with the disposition and reuse cial property tax base. Negotiations contin-
of the property.The continued vacant status Not Recommended ued throughout the year.
of the building,particularly another unheated Retail Stores
winter season,will contribute to its further Entertainment Earlier in May of 2001, the WADC signed a
deterioration. The rehabilitation of the Hotel Master Lease with OPG for the Arts Center
building will be quite costly to the prospec- police Headquarters which is to be located in Building 312.The
five developer/user.The sooner the work lease includes up to 17,000 square feet of
begins and the structure is stabilized the Storage, Warehousing space and payment up to 10,000 square
less damage and expense will be incurred. Watertown Arsenal feet of the Center's utilities. Fundraising for
Similar to the recent long term leasing of Development Corporation the development of the Arts Center contin-
ued throughout 2001. By year's end nearly
the former East Junior High School,the The Watertown Arsenal Development ue million of the needed$5 million was
Committee recommends the lease, rather Corporation (WADC) was established in secured.Also during needed
$ the lionWAD as
than sale, of the property. A leased parcel 1997 to oversee the redevelopment of recur a Sub-Lease with Watertown Arts eg
subdivision of the property,which separates the former Army Materials Technology tiated The Charles (WATCH) who has been is On
the building and surrounding parking from Laboratory(AMTL) and was granted the nated as the operator of the Center.
sig-
the park,must be drawn. authority to acquire the property from
Depending upon its ultimate reuse, the Army and subsequently to convey for The reconstruction of Arsenal Street was
the property may need to be re-zoned. development.The following citizens completed during 2001 which included
Educational, religious and public uses appointed by the Town Manager and new traffic signalization, street and sidewalk
are exempt from local zoning regulations. Council served on the Board of Directors reconstruction, installation of historic
during 2001: period street lighting, and street trees.The
This provision would include public $4 million project was funded by a combi-
elderly housing.All other private uses, John Airasian, Chairman nation of a$1.5 million federal grant and
including assisted living,would require Sal Ciccarelli,Vice Chairman (Town
$2.5 million from WADC proceeds derived
a change from the current OSC (Open Councilor) from proceeds associated with the sale of
Space/Conservancy) zoning. Alison Carnduff,Treasurer the property.
The following is a breakdown of potential James McDermott, Clerk
reuses,which are categorized into Highly James Bean The WADC also continued to complete the
establishment of a community foundation
Recommended, Recommended, and Not Joseph DiVico pursuant to the$1 million donation from
Recommended.The uses were classified Sandra Kasabian-Hoffinan (Town Councilor) OPG as part of the purchase of the property.
based upon public input, needs of the Roberta Miller Once fully established and operational, the
community,impact (traffic, parking, noise, John Portz (Town Councilor) foundation will provide financial assistance
etc...) on the neighborhood, and mar- to Watertown groups and individuals to fur-
ketability versus costs to a developer/user. Mark Boyle—Executive Director �' p
Ingrid Marchesano—Administrative ther educational opportunities.
Highly Recommended Assistant
School (Elementary)
Elderly Housing
Assisted Living
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The Watertown Public Schools
Strategic Plan continual learning of all members of the with the Boys' Basketball team posting one
The strategic plan is being implemented educational community. of the best records in WHS history.
with the help of the School Site Councils THEME III: Partnerships: Watertown Middle School
at all schools, the Watertown School Faculty/Parents/Community
Committee and the Watertown professional Ms.Jane O'Connor was appointed Principal
staff.This plan represents the next level of Goal Statement—Successful student of the Middle School after have served in
planning to provide continued improvement learning is the responsibility of the entire the capacity of Interim Principal.
of our school district. community.The Watertown Public School
System will support the development of Our School Site Council opened the Parent
Vision/Beliefs partnerships within the community that Resource Center, housed in the library loft.
Parent
result of the integrated planning process encourage student development and Parent coffees, evening events, and discus-
success. sions were held.The Council,in coopera-
was the development of a statement that tion with the PTO, is beginning a collection
reflected the common values articulated THEME IV: Planning and Support of books and periodicals of interest to par-
throughout the system: Systems ents of teens.To include parents more in
The collective vision of Watertown s Goal Statement—In order to assist with the life of the school,parent-teen dialogue
educational community is the continual the development of successful student nights were instituted.These evenings were
development of our schools as places learning as the priority of the Watertown facilitated by the Principal and Assistant
where successful learning and respect Public Schools, a strong infrastructure must Principal.A parent handbook was devel-
for all are the priorities and valued be in place.Therefore, the school system oped this year for distribution to incoming
above all else. families.
will develop and employ effective planning
and support systems, including the provi- The MetroUNC project continued this year,
Five Year Themes and Goal sion of safe,well-maintained, and properly with another successful event in the spring,
Statements equipped facilities for learning. highlighting the accomplishments of stu-
Based on the vision statement, the following dents and staff in bringing technology into
four themes and goal statements were The Schools the classroom.
developed to demonstrate how the school Watertown High School The addition of a community service
system intended to work towards the fulfill-
ment of the vision: Watertown High School completed its one requirement resulted in our students being
hundred forty-ninth year of operation in involved in the Watertown Food Pantry,
THEME I: Student Learning/Curriculum June of this year.The high school faculty Charlesgate Nursing Home,several ele-
and Instruction and staff reviewed its course of studies in mentary schools and other community
Goal Statement—Successful student light of the results of the student perform- organizations.
learning is the priority of the Watertown ance in the MCAS examination.A High
Public Schools.To that end,we will provide School Leadership Team (HSLT) was Cunniff School
a curriculum that is rich and challenging formed to guide the improvement process Ms. Sharon Risso marked her second year
and will employ diverse instructional prac- at the high school.The professional devel- as Principal of the Cunniff Elementary
tices that engage students as active partici- opment program at the high school focused School in 2002-2003 and her first as the
pants in the learning process. on the improvement of student work and fully appointed principal. In 2001-2002,
the development of instructional teams. she was the Acting Principal while Principal
THEME II: Professional and Respectful The Fine Arts Department performed O'Connor became the Interim Principal of
Learning Environments the Middle School.
the musical"Grease" to capacity houses.
Goal Statement—Successful student Several students from the department won Our curriculum focus this year was literacy.
learning can best be achieved in an envi- outstanding achievement awards in art and Teachers participated in professional devel-
ronment of mutual respect and profession- drama competitions.The students devel- opment in Writing Workshop with Joan
alism.The Watertown Public School System oped the second annual"Aft. WHS" Night. Hindley and Maryellen Giacobbe, a nation-
will provide programs that foster respect Students continued to be active in providing ally known expert in elementary literacy.
for differences, instill positive motivation community service hours to the Watertown Our primary staff participated in 48 hours
for learning, encourage collaborative community. Athletics continued to improve of literacy Collaborative training.We con-
decision-making, and provide for the tinned our parent run Reading Enrichment
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Program. One highlight for the year was a Working in teams, the Hosmer staff contin- The Lowell School
school-wide celebration of writing called ues to explore ways to provide for Hosmer's The Lowell School faculty continues to
Author's Chair. Every child read a selection students the best and most effective pro- focus its efforts on improving the learning
of their writing in a multiage group facili- grams and instructional practices they can and achievement of all students.The faculty
tated by a staff member. deliver.The staff participates in a variety continues to examine MCAS results and
The librarian and intermediate reading of professional development opportunities uses a variety of additional assessments to
specialist conducted a Parent and Child that add to and strengthen the repertoire determine student learning needs.The
Book Club with support from the of teaching strategies and support the priorities of the Lowell School are to:
Watertown Education Foundation. Parent goals of the State Department of Education
Frameworks, including"Instruction for All • increase the writing effectiveness of all
and child pairs came together with staff to Students" and "The Literacy Collaborative." students
identify, read and discuss fiction and non-
fiction writing.The club was well received. Since learning best occurs in safe and • strengthen the reading skills of all
secure schools, our guidance program students
Family events this year included ahands-on supports and enhances a positive school
math night and a fifth grade science exhibit. pp p improve the mathematical skills of all
In addition, evening parent workshops climate through such programs as the students
focused on approaches to computation in "Peer Mediation." In addition,regularly
pp p scheduled parent coffees are held to bring engage parents in the learning priorities
mathematics and Writer's Workshop. Hosmer parents together to learn about and of the school.
Fifth graders attended Sargent Camp in New discuss issues they share in common. The Responsive Classroom, Community for
Hampshire for 2 nights/3 days. Students Because the support of families is vital to Learning, and the Literacy Collaborative
participated in a variety of outdoor educa- the success of learners, the Hosmer School programs are used to address the above
tion, science, and confidence building pro- Site Council continues to identify and priorities.
grams. Parent chaperons and teachers develop links between home and school.
reported that it was a highly successful trip. The school council developed and distrib-
p g Y p The Hosmer PTO actively supports enrich-
Students and parents held a variety of fund uted a community compact that outlines the
raisers throughout the year to reduce the ment programs that our students enjoy, responsibilities of teachers,students, prin-
cost of the program. and sponsors school-based events such cipal, and parents in improving student
as December's Holiday Craft Fair and the performance.The Lowell School faculty is
annual book sale. In addition, the Hosmer committed to differentiating instruction,
The Hosmer School offers an extended day program for its g
The 2002-2003 school year marked helping students take more responsibility
Y students, and conducts a Homework Club
Principal Steve Griffin's first year as twice each week after school.Through state for their behavior and learning, and
improving the home/school connection as
principal. funded grants,students in grades 3, 4 and 5 the means to improving the achievement of
The Hosmer School is home to 464 pre- participate in additional before and after all students in the Lowell Community.
kindergarten through grade 5 students and school instruction designed to improve
80 professional and support staff.There are their learning performance. School Construction
over 150 students who come to the Hosmer Our goals at the Hosmer School include the The Hosmer Elementary School opened on
from families whose first language is not kind of teaching and learning that best meet time for the 2002-2003 school year,with
English; representing over 22 languages. our students'needs.We base our teaching the support of Principal Griffin and the
The Hosmer is proud of the richness of and learning on the standards set by the teaching staff.
cultural diversity represented. Watertown Public Schools and the
Massachusetts Department of Education. In The renovations included a beautiful new
The Hosmer School provides a broad range p auditorium, office space, and classrooms.
of educational programs and experiences planning for instruction,we use school data
for its students. Essential to the success of about how well our students are learning. At the Watertown High School, once again,
many learners is our strong English as a We integrate technology into our students' students, staff and parents returned in the
Second Language Program.The Hosmer educational programs and work together in fall to many improvements, particularly
also offers multiage and unigrade class- staff teams to best meet the needs of all our infrastructure changes that enhanced safety
rooms as well as extensive and inclusive students. and security in the building.
programs for students who come to the
Hosmer with special needs.
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The Departments United States history curriculum. Grades 6 by the National Science Foundation (NSF),
and 7 are currently piloting the re-aligned focusing on an inquiry-based, constructivist
The Social Studies Department program. In the next school year,grade 8 approach. One exciting pilot requires stu-
The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of will also be aligned.The program in grades dents to prepare habitats for crickets,
1993 set in motion the creation of curricu- 9, 10, and 11 (World History I, World isopods, fish and aquatic snails.The stu-
lum frameworks in all disciplines. History lI, and U.S. History) is fully aligned. dents learn about the needs of various
These documents describe what students The High School curriculum has been re- producers and consumers in their environ-
menu. "Ecosystems" has now been adopted
should know and be able to do in specific aligned for the 2003-04 school year to a fifth gradea unit. Our new fourth grade
academic areas.The frameworks were then reflect the significantly-different 2003 as unit, "Stories Stones" from GEMS,
followed by the introduction of the MCAS History and Social Studies Frameworks. encourages students to sort and observe
(Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Starting with the class of 2007,students various rocks and minerals to discover
System) used to test all students in grades will take a two-year U.S. history program their properties, utilizing more of an
4, 8, and 10 according to framework con- in grades 9 and 10 that will include an inquiry approach than our previous rock
tent As a result, changes have resulted in Advance Placement option for students in it Grade 4 has also implemented a sim-
major curriculum revision of the social grade 10. Grades 11 and 12 will be Simi- unit.
Machines unit that is integrated with the
studies program. larly re-aligned with offerings in world pleearly civilization"Egypt" unit in Social
The study of early U.S. history and history, psychology, and law with future Studies.
Massachusetts history, as well as the North plans for other history and social science
American explorers, form the core of the electives. At the Middle School, eighth grade students
participated in their annual Mount
third grade curriculum, along with a sig- The Social Studies, History and Social Monadnock interdisciplinary field trip.
nificant unit for Black History Month.The Science Department is striving to provide to Under the coordination of Mr. Cedrone and
fourth grade focus has been expanded to all students, the integration of content and Ms Quattrini, they were also able to partici-
include an introduction to archaeology critical thinking skills that will assist them pate in the City Lab biotechnology work-
to supplement the study of Ancient in becoming well-informed, participatory shops and the Enviro-Lab Program at
Civilizations. Fifth grade classes expanded citizens. Students are afforded the opportu- UMass Boston.
their study of U.S.history to include early nity to use the skills and abilities they are
Native American societies. Second grades acquiring to better understand the world Seventh graders attended the Boston Sea
have also begun piloting materials appro- around them. In recognition of the need Rovers Ocean Science Conference.
priate to the study of early Native Americans for better understanding of the history and Sixth graders were treated to a free show by
in order to correlate with the framework. culture of the peoples of Asia, Africa, and Mr. Magnet from MIT Ms. McGarrity and
Throughout the elementary grades, there is other i societies, ongoing emphasis contin-
th the study of non-western societies. six students participated in the CodaChr•ome
ues w
a continued emphasis on geography skills, There is also a continued focus on the cen-
an increased attention to integrating th Workshop at MIT.
including but not limited to map skills,with trality of western civilizations. Students and staff continued their active
e acquisition and application of those skills The community and the Social Studies involvement with the MetroLlNC program,
demonstrating their accomplishments at the
within specific content studies.To meet the Department interface in a variety of ways: Bebell
Technology Showcase. Ms.
needs of our diverse population,we have parent support for major field trips; sub- and annual al Gorman also presented s. the
begun using resources with a wide range of mission of feature articles to the local National Computing Conference in Seattle
readability, facilitating differentiated instruc- newspaper; and the connection to the last June. Ms. MbarMcGa Conrity presented e
lion. In addition, many teachers are actively Historical Society of Watertown. Essay con- NELMS about StarLogo and at presented
EDC with
integrating social science topics into the tests provide an opportunity for students to NE Bebell about the use d PALMS in the
writing program. use research skills and learn about the his-
Watertown's Middle School program will
tory of their community. science classroom.
show considerable change, moving from In the High School Science Department sev
United States history being taught at grades The Science Department eral teachers earned recognition for their
6 and 7 to a World Geography program in During the 2002-2003 school year, the work in the sciences.Steve Wilson was
grade 6 and an Ancient Civilizations pro- Elementary Science Department continued awarded a Commendation from the U.S.
gram in grade 7.The current grade 8 to pilot and implement units recommended Environmental Protection Agency for his
global studies program will become a work with students on the Charles River
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with the Urban Ecology Institute at Boston pilot test a new mathematics program being 5.The Hosmer School intermediate literacy
College. He collaborated with Toby Philpott developed by EDC—Math Workshop. leadership team attended five days of train-
of the Special Education Department in the The Counting Checklist has been piloted in ing at Lesley University in literacy and
inclusion of his students in the program. many Grade K 1 classrooms, as well as with assessment and shared their learning with
Daniel Harrington was awarded a City lab students in Grade 2 who are having diffi- the staff. Primary literacy teams from the
grant to provide biology students with a Cunniff and Lowell Schools finished their
hands-on experience with the City lab earlculty in mathematics,to assess yeas i en's wining in the literacy framework: phone-
Biotechnology Program wherein students early numeracy strengths and areas in which the children need develo mic awareness, systematic word study,
were able to conduct biotech labs in the pment. phonics,guided reading, comprehension
portable lab trailer that was brought to The Challenge Program, implemented in strategies, assessment to inform instruction,
WHS for two days.Thomas Wittenhagen was Grades 3-5 by Toby Caplin, continues to writing process, shared reading, interactive
a workshop leader for the Northeastern provide a variety of activities designed to read aloud, shared and interactive writing.
University National Science Foundation engage students in challenging mathemati- A primary grade teacher from the Lowell
Project SEED Physical Science program in cal thinking and problem-solving situations. and Cunniff Schools began a year-long
which he was a founding member. Science The Math Department at the high school intensive training program to become a lit-
Coordinator George Buckley was appointed has been engaged in lesson study for the eracy coordinator. After training for all K 2
to the New England Aquarium Board of past three years. "Lesson Study' is a pro- staff, baseline assessments were adminis-
Overseers in recognition of his work there fessional development process that teachers tered at all elementary schools.
and with environmental management. engage in to systematically examine their Teachers in K 5 attended a series of training
Students Michael Cunningham and Jonathan practice.The goal of lesson study is to sessions with two nationally known consult-
Coughlin attended the Woods Hole improve the effectiveness of the experiences ants in writing workshops. They began
Oceanographic Institution "Day of Science" that teachers provide to their students. It is implementing the model in their class-
program and were able to try on some of basically a simple idea.Teachers come rooms to improve student writing.Teachers
the latest deep sea diving helmets.Student together to talk about student learning. were also trained in reader's workshop and
Mark Steadman spent the summer as a They plan a lesson.They observe the lesson guided reading during release-day sessions.
Student Researcher at the Boston being taught They share what they learned They implemented this teaching approach,
Biomedical Research Institute which later from the observation.Then they revise the designed to help individual students learn
in the year hosted Mr. bRocca's Advanced lesson and teach it again. how to process a variety of increasingly
Placement Chemistry class for a tour and We have found several benefits to lesson challenging texts with understanding and
lecture. study: (1) collaboration among the math fluency.Teachers continued to align
In the Spring the Biology Club had a very teachers, (2) focus on student learning, instruction to meet the standards of the
successful trip to the island of Bonaire in (3) doing mathematics and learning new state literacy frameworks and the system's
content and (4) reflecting on our teaching. goals.
the Netherlands Antilles where they studied If professional development is going to
coral reef ecology and management Also The literacy leadership teams and system
in the Spring, a large group of students make a difference to students in the class- curriculum coordinator for reading/
it must be teacher-driven and
attended the Boston Sea Rovers Marine room, language arts conducted parent literacy
Careers conference as part of a grant pro- student-focused. Lesson study is both nights at each of the elementary schools.
gram in the sciences.There they learned of these things. The interactive sessions informed parents
about Arctic research, deep caves ecology We plan to continue lesson study during the of the literacy initiatives.
and fisheries biology.Several students next school year and have been supported At the Watertown Middle School, the
earned Lowell Fellowships for study in by a National Science Foundation grant English language Arts Department contin-
courses at Harvard University and others through the Educational Development ues to refine and revise the John Collins
earned recognition for their assistance Center in Newton. program, a portfolio workshop approach,
on field programs conducted by the concentrating on specific Focus Correction
Environmental Management program there. The English/Language Arts Department Areas (FCAs) in student writing. Introduced
In 2001, the Watertown elementary schools in 1997, this program has spread through-
The Mathematics Department continued their collaboration with Lesley out all Middle School departments and con-
Grade 2 teachers at the Cunniff School and University to improve literacy instruction tinues today with quarterly portfolio reviews
Grade 1 teachers at the Lowell School have and learning in kindergarten through grade conducted by the District Leadership Team.
been working with researchers at EDC to To complement this Collins program, the
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English Language Arts Department later England Association of Schools and The Occupational Education Department
investigated and added the LINKS writing Colleges (NEASC) accreditation team visit The high school program areas of
method—a system which relies on para- in March, 2004. Instruction for All Students Occupational Education (Business
graph templates and a list of transition continues to be offered to teachers and Education, Family and Consumer Science,
words to train youngsters in the art of writ- administrators entering their second year and Industrial Technology) are continu-
ing logically from topic sentence to con- and a newly invigorated mentoring program ously refining their curricula to prepare
cluding paragraph. Since both of these is available to all first year teachers. students to problem solve in a workplace
procedures stress mechanics, logical topic undergoing constant change.
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flow and style, a marked improvement has ELA teachers continue to win recognition
been noted e 6-8 writing. in various fields. Monica Hiller directs the Reflecting the skills and competencies
High School musicals and has completed noted in the SCANS Report (Secretary's
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade teams of a prestigious NIH summer fellowship in Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
English language Arts and Social Studies which she studied the Native American —U.S. Secretary of labor) as well as the
teachers were trained in the I-Search novel. Our newest department member, standards under the various curriculum
method of coordinating student research Kristin Johnson,will coordinate and direct frameworks, our courses offer students
and the subsequent writing of an I-Search the WHS literary magazine, The Word opportunity for career awareness and
paper.Students conducted their planned Painter. Maureen Regan will advise the preparation for future success.Technology
research projects to complement the inter- 2004 WHS yearbook and Tom Neylon is an integral part of our course offerings.
disciplinary nature of the Viewpoints serves as a member of the faculty at Students learn to select and apply techno-
program. Northeastern University.We are fathers, logical skills to make personal and busi-
A Communities for Learning partnership mothers, grandparents,writers, actresses, ness decisions.
ro am which and musicians,but together we work to
continued its search fora
p improve the reading,writing, speaking,lis- Through the use of the Computer strand of
will fit the Middle School profile. tening, and thinking skills of Watertown Is the state frameworks,middle school pro-
Professional development, contracted young men and women. grams introduce students to the world
through the Instruction for All Students of Industrial Technology, Family and
program, is finishing another year.A com- During the past several years many of our Consumer Science, and business/informa-
prehensive school reform plan, called students have gained coveted acceptance to lion technology. Each content area provides
Turning Points, has been adopted and will the Breadloaf Young Writer's Conference students with introductory, real-life situa-
be funded by a CSRD grant. Seventh grade held each May at Vermont's Middlebury lions or problems and the skills and abili-
English language Arts MCAS tests continue College.They are published in the 21st ties with which to solve them.They learn to
to be administered during April and May Century and other well-known venues for design and construct a simple machine for
and Department-wide writing proficiency aspiring poets, playwrights and novelists, problem solving.They learn refusal skills
exams are given to all sixth grades later in and they win numerous local, state and for making personal decisions while
the spring. national contests. In addition, several jun- respecting cultural and ethnic differences.
At Watertown High School, English iors have won national placement in the They learn to create a database, spread-
Department initiatives continue to flourish. Word Masters Challenge contest for 2003, sheet, or presentation to accommodate a
The 9-12 curriculum has undergone an in- a nationally ranked SAT prep program. business problem. Students also learn to
depth evaluation and revision, and a new One of the highlights of the English conduct research and create a presentation
senior course, Comparative Literature, has Department year has always been working for another class.
been introduced into the program of stud- in conjunction with the Watertown Public
ies. Summer workshops were conducted, library and its Young Adult staff.Along with The Physical Education, Health and
all of which have contributed to the enrich- an annual Book Talk held for ELA teachers Athletics Department
ment of existing curriculum. MCAS retake at the Watertown Public Library, and fre- The Physical Education Department offers
tests will be administered to eleventh quent classroom visitations from their students a wide range of activities.The pro-
graders in November and December, as librarians, the EIA Department conducts an gram is developmental at the elementary
well as in April and May, along with the reg- annual summer reading program for all K level, emphasizing social, physical and
ular grade 10 MCAS testing. Professional 12 youngsters.We.attempt to provide maxi- mental health promotion and developing
development concentrates on those areas mum opportunities for our students to gross motor skills.At the Middle School,
coinciding with both system and High succeed.The Watertown Public Schools the curriculum includes health promotion
School goals and objectives,while also English Department is committed to the and safety, individual/team sports,fitness
preparing the WHS community for its New pursuit of excellence. assessment, Project Adventure and
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self-testing skills.The High School cur- Students of French celebrated National created by grade K 12 students was exhib-
riculum includes a Wellness Course for French Week in the fall, and enjoyed learn- ited for three weeks. Also, a number of stu-
Grade 9, focusing on health-related fitness, ing French and Canadian folk dances from dents submitted their work in the February
team/individual sports, and social interac- some members of the staff.They partici- Globe Scholastic Art Competition.The
tion. life Fitness for upper classmen and pated in a culture bee, ate French lunches prize-winning pieces were displayed at the
women focuses on creating a wellness plan, in the cafeteria prepared by the cafeteria Transportation Building in Boston during
developing physical and social skills related staff, made commercials on video and the month of March.
to individual/team sports, and incorporat- impressed one another with their diverse
ing health-related concepts into the physical talents. The Special Education Department
education class. The Department of Special Education
The International Club celebrated cultural
Health instruction is provided for all diversity at the High School and enjoyed Services continues to develop and imple-
students K 12.The health/physical monthly student presentations about Egypt ment program and service initiatives for
education curriculum is aligned to meet and Pakistan and many other countries. students with special needs.As the needs
the Massachusetts State Curriculum of the population change, especially at the
Frameworks and the NASPE Standards. The teaching staff in the Department preschool level,programs and services that
Health is also required for grade 9.This began the arduous task of self-study in the need to be in place to serve the students
curriculum provides the knowledge and Curriculum Cycle.The surveyed administra- also change.As students with disabilities
basis for students to make life-long healthy tors, staff and parents tabulated the results transition from the Integrated Preschool
lifestyle decisions.An elective health course along with the report. Curriculum mapping Program, services at the elementary level, at
is also offered to upper classmen and was completed in all languages. times, are expanded to accommodate their
women, focusing on current health issues. Students expanded study of their respective needs.This increase of services is often in
Activities are provided which promote target languages by participating in various the form instructional assistants, consult-
social interaction,safety, and respect, field trips to museums and restaurants. ing and related
ated services.
Many opportunities in student support and Throughout the school system at all levels,
staff development are funded through the The Fine,Applied, and Performing special education services are reviewed
Drug Free Schools grant. Programs such as Arts Department annually to ensure that there are appropri-
Youth on Board, Peer Mediation,alcohol By September of 2002, the string program ate programs and services in place.With an
and drug awareness,A Watertown Alcohol had its largest enrollments,being in all increase in the developmentally disabled
Rehabilitation Experience (AWARE), Project three Middle School grades and having the population, middle and high school pro-
Alliance Membership, CPR instruction, largest combined 4-5th grade enrollments gramming is now focused on revising pro-
Smoking cessation and Adolescent Assault ever. grams to have a vocational and pre/life skill
Prevention are available to both staff and approach.
Also, at the Middle School, due to the com-
students. bined efforts of Dr. Schuetze (Fine Arts Efforts continue to enable special needs
Director and Strings Program Conductor) students to spend a greater portion of their
The Department of Foreign Languages and Mr.Wallace (Middle School Band school day in their regular classes with
The study of French, Italian and Spanish Director),members of the 7-8th grade peers. Professional development for class-
continues to begin at Grade 6 and culmi- band were combined with the 7-8th grade room teachers, support personnel and
nates at the High School level. Students not string orchestra to create a full orchestra related providers is an ongoing activity of
only learn to speak,read and write the tar- numbering over 50 players, performing the school department.
get language, but also gain an appreciation successfully on both Spring and Winter
of the culture and civilization of the country Concerts, as well as Bandarama in March. The Early Childhood Education
where the languages are spoken. Statistics Department
We look forward to adding the strings to
from the annual open-ended assessment the High School music ensemble curricu- The Watertown Public Schools continue to
show that 70%of the students (in grade lum in 2003-04, beginning with just the 9th demonstrate a high level of commitment to
10) scored a "B" or better in writing and Early Childhood Education through excel-
72%of the students (in grade 11) scored Fade class that year and adding another lent programming initiatives and outreach.
the same or better in oral proficiency. Of Fade level each year for the next four Early Childhood Programming and Services
the Watertown students who took the years. have been enhanced by continuation grants
National French Exam, 51%scored above The Visual Art Department held its annual and new funding.
the State and National levels. Art Show at the Watertown Mall. Artwork
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The Community Partnership Grant distrib- act as student advocates and work closely ask the "bigger" kids questions about
utes funds to private and public childcare with other educators, parents and commu- mediation and about the high school in
providers to enhance quality, collabo- nity members to provide opportunities for general.
ration and comprehensive programming. students to develop self-understanding, self- The programs at the Middle School and the
Professional development programs are evaluation, and self-direction in order to High School continue successfully. In an
underway to establish national accred- lead productive,fulfilling lives. effort to continue to improve the program
itation, community-wide kindergarten
assessment and planning, and support for Classroom-guidance programs are offered and help students gain new skills, several
diverse learners in all childcare programs. at all grade levels throughout the system. training programs are scheduled. Referrals
Topics addressed include orientation to the come to Peer Mediation from teachers, staff
Another grant initiative supports special high school and middle school, testing and students.
education programming at the Watertown awareness and interpretation, post high
Public School Preschool Program.Through school planning, communication skills, Professional Development
this grant we have been able to develop a conflict resolution, study skills, career The 2001-2002 Professional Development
summer program and increase parent out- development and violence prevention. Program for the Watertown Public Schools
reach and professional development These Counselors at all levels work directly with was building-based. Each school designed a
activities enrich our excellent integrated students in one-to-one, small group and program to meet the needs of its staff and
model at the Hosmer-East building. large group settings. By monitoring students.The elementary schools collabo-
The Public Schools offer half-day program- progress and coordinating a wide variety of rated on some training.All staff participated
ming and a full-day Pre-K program at the resources, counselors reach out to students in 11 half days of professional development
Hosmer School and Lowell School.These and parents in times of need. from September to May.
classes are inclusion model classes,where At the elementary level, new partnerships Watertown High School's program focused
typical and special needs children work with parents have been forged through on three themes:Techniques to engage stu-
together in a learning environment that implementation of the School-Linked dents in dialog and discussion;building a
embraces individual differences and Services Grant activities, a support group collaborative teaching and learning envi-
strengths while supporting the needs of all for fathers, monthly morning coffees, and ronment;and planning for restructuring.
children.A devoted faculty and program outreach breakfasts on child development Training sessions were presented by con-
staff support children and their families and transition issues. The middle school sultants from the Center for Collaborative
in an excellent start to their educational counselors have implemented a set of small Education.
career. Parents are an integral part of group counseling programs on dealing with
the program planning and are a focus for divorce issues, anger management and Watertown Middle School's professional
support, resource and referral.A Parent developing friendships.The high school development program focused on building
Advisory Council meets the third Thursday program saw the implementation of a new high performing teacher teams and inte-
of each month. "self-assessment,goal-setting"graduation grating technology into teaching and learn-
requirement which led to increased individ- ing.Training was, once again, provided by
Guidance Department ual and small group contact between stu- staff from the New England League of
The Watertown Guidance Program provides dents and counselors each year. Middle Schools.
activities, interventions and services that Much of the elementary program featured
assist students in achieving their maximum Other Programs training in literacy and elements of the
personal development, both as learners and Peer Mediation: Life Skills for All Communities for Learning school reform
as human beings. Guidance and counseling model.Specific workshops focused on
are vital components of the educational Peer Mediation continues to thrive through- assessing literacy development, matching
process, which help students recognize out the system, providing opportunities for P students to text,guided reading, leveling
their needs and abilities, and develop students l resolve interpersonal conflicts books and examining and analyzing student
strategies to realize their full potential.The respectfulll y. Peer Mediation begins at the work samples to determine instructional
primary role of the guidance staff is to elementary level in the fourth and fifth priorities.
implement a developmental guidance pro- Fades with guidance counselors introduc-
gram that will help all students acquire ing mediation in the classrooms.This fall, The Watertown Preschool developed its
d High School mediators began going into own professional development program,
skills in the educational, personal and vocational areas necessary for living a elementary schools to advertise mediation which focused on working towards accredi-
multicultural society. Guidance counselors programs.This has been very successful— tation by the National Academy for the
the younger children love to talk with and Education of Young Children. Preschool
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staff also worked on developing profes- Voyager Program provide after school care
sional portfolios and the Work Sampling for children (Grades PreK 5) from the
assessment system. close of school until 6:00 PM each day.
Additional professional development oppor- The Summer Program consists of an early
tunities included after school workshops childhood and special education compo-
featuring training in technology, first aid, nent as well as an academic program and
CPR, reading and writing across the cur- an enrichment component Academic
riculum, assessment and social studies. courses are designed for students who
Approximately half of the teachers in grades wish to improve a low or failing grade.The
K 2 and 3-5 were trained in the techniques Enrichment Program provides a variety of
of writing workshop.The K 2 staff partici- courses including arts and crafts, comput-
ers, and a variety of other classes for
pated in training with Maryellen Giacobbe
and the intermediate staff with Joanne students from grades K through 9.
Hindley. Both Ms. Giacobbe and Ms. Watertown Community Education is com-
Hindley are nationally recognized experts in mitted to building partnerships that will
the field of writing instruction. 20 special create and continue to provide programs
education teachers across the district were that meet the needs of adults, families and
trained in the Wilson Reading Program.The children in Watertown.
Program provides one-to-one instruction
for students with learning disabilities. 24
teachers completed the course Instruction
for All Students, which provides training in
the techniques of standards based teaching.
20 teachers participated in the Teachers As
Scholars program,which offers seminars
presented by faculty from surrounding
colleges and universities.Seminar topics
included philosophy and religion; litera-
ture; the fine arts;history, and science,
math and technology.
Community Education
The Watertown Community Education
Program is a self-sustaining program of the
Watertown Public Schools. It includes the
Adult and Community Education Program,
the Before School Program in all three
Elementary Schools, the Hosmer Extended
Day Program,the Cunniff Voyager Program,
and the Summer School Program.
The Adult Education Program provides
learning opportunities in a wide range
of subjects including: computers, crafts,
music,photography, landscaping design,
cooking, exercise,golf lessons and Project
Literacy(free English as a Second language
classes).The Before School Program pro-
vides a safe place for elementary students
before the start of the regular school day.
The Hosmer Extended Day Program and the
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unx 56,nc N.%B 67ax anx 6s.1x W.{% s1.a% u.9x 30a% se.o% sa.1x
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91 92 S an99 0 BBB 7.9tx
Jdn F. In 6M 10 a95 119 141 NL Oit 100 02 N2 7N 91N IS.OZ%
MkJ,ael E.Ck%al -_ fa2_ 99—143_ IN t42 1{1 1M 141 112 1N 1M 1Is 172, 1206%
WMeLq 1p Rendell_e_a Fars 16 25 ]]_ W - 12 19 Jt Ii _i_2---13 10 19 ]28 _266%--
Dlhe� J _e 2' 8 0—as 2 J 3 3 43 024x—�
01 1.4 17Sa 1P6 950_2M 1112 NS_11W 1— f014
Governor arM Lieutenant Govarrmf __ _
BbMU — iD 7 13 3 9 5 5 10 10 4 is 1.Hbxel a_nC.A1K0in._.. ) 12__e 7 10 10 a B_ 14 6 15 112
O_BrigtaMGa0rie1 136sT9_ 114 91 Si{ NS 318 311 5N 196 Slz 6379 6].10%.�—_
R—1 MRss4K 352 343 J79 Ma 369 ]B].. 532 5]B MO 515 470- 4M 502E 4105X_
Ste end L—an Q K. 47
JahWneM SptebbM 3 4_2 2 7
Wrltrns 0 0 0 1 2 _�_ t ]I—A_.__ 1—1_ t rQ10>�
TOTAL W6 8]0 1624 193e, t058 9M tzM 1172 ei6 11p 1053 IN/ 1224J
BhM! _ 1M i62 zN 3t9 1a0 tN Z% fee 102 t96,_1331 tM 243=17A1% J
Thpnae F.ReaM __617 "1 WS_ 1016 B)2 779 10111 9B0 5]4 _931 Mt� N9_IM12_81.78%--
WMe4ns 5 11 11 3 4 7 12' 10 0 13 91 6 IM 0.02%
TOTAL Its 034 1024 12M_ 1056 DW I= 1I2 _NS 11/3 10 1N4_ 12243._�,�.
secrolary Of Slate
Blanks _ 91 as 110 1% In W tie 1N 73 1N N 100 IM9.]]%_---
WMemFMndB(alv_k`� 5B6 SD6 ]45 9228 ]N T25 900 BBB 450 6N 779 7W BBBB TJ 41X �—
JackE.RadninnIli in 151 iW 205 1M 2 214 1. 1i9 1W 1. In ID% 1693%
wmkt 0 2 6 2 1 144 0 2 3 3 2 3 IN 1_33X
TOTAL _- NO 034_ 1.4 1236_t058 MO 1230 1172 _N5 IM Imu IW t3243—_�__—,
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SO W 78 _ 0 00 SI`_01— 71, 19-10_a 71 —e15 ae6%
Timdl_ty V_CeMI ___{22_ 42S 51]_620'; STe SOD, 001 SO_337 BB] 545 501_6287 57 306 —
DennIAGnWlakaS M1 WS 32] �1a 299 MO 432_IN _216 391 JBB N4 4034 32_95%--
James O'Keele 76 az _ 1N 130; In u Im IN 50 92 75 N lO6-- 8_8B%_�__�
Wri18M _ 0 1_ 0 5 1 t a_ t_ 1 0 0 0 10
TOTAL Na BN 1N4 i= IM9W 12M 1/72 60 ISM 1052 104 12243
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Blanks 13/ t2) 1]x itr 128 im0 145 11m W 1W its 107 1121 il.sF%
A.JNedt DOMKJ 539 SN rM _ B57 751 74 941 646 477 WI 7W a42 0N3 1J 05% _
Ka 4 JBII_ 3D _u 50 57 5) W N_dfi 36 Sf 53 12 ---
JtlnJamJamesJ(enak6 12a 103 11J in us W IM 115 !2 N 1W 91 13M mm%
ww"S _ 1 1 1 1 0 3 5 2_3_ D 1 0 17 0.14% ----
TOTAL _ eye W4 102a f7M 1066 960 12M /173 N5 1140 1p32 1N/ 122,13
Wanks 215IN 31e 771 222 2N 272_271 IM 90 2N 2l8 2770 W 22. %--
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Wm for O-el Mekwclwk l_B_e_ 2� i6 5 tl_ 15 2_ 5 0 1 Ba O.M% _
Other Wdls— 3 6 10 7 3 3 a 11 10 16 15 9 tO5 QN%
TOTAL __ _— e58 ON 1— 1236 ims Y50 1230 1172—_NS_1140 1052 1044 11243
elaNta 199 2 0 243 3N 201 232 3% 2W 153 2M 204 M3 2863 2/1D4
Magi tPNklpD—nB" _, $53 aM Y]0 WI 784
114 91/ NT_ 406 M MM 916a 7/.08%--
W61ebt5 6 6 111 4 4 IS 12 a 12 14 9 112 0.91%
TOTAL an W4 IM4 1238_ 1056 BM I= 11r2 645 1140 1N2 1044 12243
—
9lank, IN 158 NO 228 162 16] 219 196 i30 f]0'T 1B6 1N 7245 1a34%---
SlovenA.Tulmen _a66674 BN I= aft IN iN8 986 508 9N 9r1 W4 late M.99% -
Y0rileix D O S 3 5 s 10-- 7 1{ 15_ 0 92 0.67%
TOTAL-- !31 tOLAM_ 121a 1058 9M 12]0 117]_-6151114o 1052 IN, 122/3,—`------_.
Rep.In General CouA tqh
Middl4xex District
_2N - 1 71.N% _
Pole J_KWI !47 - NS 74
V%_
Wfile4M __ _ —____.— 12 12 1.05% _
TOTAL _ 0 0 U 0 0 0 0 9 0 1140 0 D 1110
Rep.In General CouA 2a111 _-- -�-——
Middlesea District
BlarAs ---Wz i53 2W 351 2N MS =4 =1 112_ - 182 217 21% 1%76%
Raclrol K_aprle3Y� —___, M $75 a09 973 049 7M IN() 939 495_ 855 aM am 79.10%
VJ_nle= 3�6 e 9 3 1 6 12 a _ 15 7 84_.76%
TOTAL -.. -___NB NI 1N/ IMS 1056 M ini 1172 615, 0 1052 1044 tti0]
VIA fkt Altomy_.______—__._ ____----—__
Brenta _ _ 214 201 25] ?01 IN t96 277 2{] 14a 26z 1% 239 275] 2I.49%..___ ___L___M__?W_—__ T __ _ _ —
MadtiCOekp�__.,_-__-_-__ US 7. 0N4_WI 743 950 919_ IN_ WI 847 797 9405
Wrll6int a S 5 7 3 9
TOTAL a58 BN 1N4 1238 1050 9M 12M 7N2_ 645 !IN 1052 1044 12243
Register o/Probate —__ _
BIaiM13 lA IN tW _207 181 116_1N 1N /d_ IS) 143 114 1W6 15.16%
Jtln R_Bu0--- _m sit 655 757 tl9 597 757 7J1_M3 We_B35 Us7474 N.B6%
Jym W_Umbed _-_--_-227 t72 'rob 273 235 20 27O_]I2_15_1 2811 252 2}1 27N WN,-4
Wrld-ins 2 2 0 I 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 2 10 0.16%i—
TOTAL -__ �a B31 1@4 itN 1%a 950 1230 till 8/6 11/0 1052 iM 12243 -_—
Quaslionl —''-
912nk4 —__— iJ3�Oa t]r— Re_ 7e IM IN 114_—iC0 13--132 134�3w 11%9--
Ve__.__,__ J22 M1 3M 385 Ju 416 4N 232� NI 414 3W 4427 M.10%
2N 56 7N,-593 496 7m6_624_307 5—% 5M 543 N22 a24511,
TOTAL _ _M aN SON IM--IM_ MI= tiii_a45 414D_1052 iw =43
8lar�9. _125 --_W .96 se 122_ 57 9J N 70 1010 6.M%_—
Yes dM 452 5M 51 47 575 51 aN 6M 361, 671 6]5 5M 65]0 5J.40%_
a0 30__]20 41J SB7 4. ]W. 509 105_ 22] ]]6 ]31 IN 4WD 38.30%
TOTAL .. -_.._NB 434 10N_ 13]6 1058 950 I= 1- US 1140 1052 IN.—1220
6lafia __ in 46 73 N _83 W M_131_ 51 1N W 04 1013 6]t%
3W ]61_ 61a 307 305 4M MS_ 1N_ 310 374 M7 4N0 33.N%
No 40 506_5M Na ON 552 731 676_4m—_M4 6N 03 7181 55.N%-�_--
TOTAn __6513_ a3-/— 1024 12IB tON 8M 12M_11 72 NS_110 iN2 ION 1=43 _
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The Town Seal
Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect