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On the Cover:
Watertown Millennium Parade
Town of Watertown
2000 Annual Report
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The Town Seal
Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect
(Story of the Watertown Seal
On the Watertown seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens,
bread for fish. Capt.Roger Clap, who landed at Nantasket Point in 1630, and rowed up Charles River
to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists, records the following story of the trip:
"We went up Charles River until the river grew narrow and shallow,and there we landed our goods with much labor and toll,
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 ttoward us;so we sent a man with a Bisket,and changed
the Cake for a Bass.Afterwards they suppplied 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 then caused many 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
Department Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Boards and Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council
TownCouncil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TownManager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Report of Town Finances
Board of Assessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Treasurer/Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reports of the Offices of Town Administration
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Town Clerk and Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Data Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TownAttorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Purchasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Councilon Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Veterans'Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SkatingArena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Department of Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Reports of the Departments of Public Safety
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
CivilDefense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . 50
Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
VotingResults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Watertown Elected Offleials
Town Council President and Member of the School Committee
Clyde L.Younger 188 Acton Street 923-0592
Council at Large Marilyn Petitto Devaney 98 Westminster Ave. 923-0778
Sandra Kasabian Hoffman 20 Middle Street 924-7956
Frederick L. Pughese 167 Highland Avenue 924-1560
Mark Sideris 30 Union Street 924-2699
District A Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelh 228 Boylston St. 924-3332
District B Councillor Alex Liazos 11 Otis Street 924-3795
District C. Councillor Stephen E. Romanelli 12 Bancroft St. 926-1807
District D Councillor John H.Portz 24 Chapman St. 924-1899
School Committee Steven Aylward 154 Worcester Street 926-3539
John C. Bartley 33 Robbins Road 923-9030
Eileen Hsu-Balzer 897 Belmont Street 484-8077
Anthony E Paolillo 96 Robbins Road 924-2788
John D. Quinn 20 Bancroft Street 484-8077
Stephen Messina 41 Longfellow Road 923-1892
Library Trustees Katherine H. Button 61 Wihnott Street 923-9356
Alexandra Sandy Avtgis Quinn 92 Bellevue Road 924-7362
William E O'Grady 100 Evans Street 924-2306
Jeannie M. Caruso 35 Bromfield Street 924-1289
Gracemarie V. LeBlanc 76 Emerson Road 924-9322
Raya Stern 207 Lexington Street 926-3609
Watertown Department Heads
Assessor Pamela Davis Library Leone E. Cole
Town Treasurer/Collector Martin J.Walsh John A. Ryan Skating Thomas A.Walsh
Town Auditor Thomas J.Tracy Arena
Personnel Mary E.Flanders Aicardi Public Works Department Gerald S. Mee,Jr.
Town Clerk/Elections John E. Flynn Police Department Chief John D.Jackson
Data Processing Joseph Mahoney Fire Department Chief Paul E McCaffrey
Veterans' Services Robert E.Erickson Community Development Mark E. Boyle
Health Steven J.Ward &Planning
Council on Aging Caryl L. Fox School Department Sally L.Dias,Ed.D.,
Recreation Thomas Sullivan Superintendent
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Boards and Committees
Arsenal Development Corporation Building Committee Council on Aging
John Airasian,Chairman Mark E. Boyle,Director Community Harold J.Bejcek
James I.Bean Development&Planning Department Barbara Zenn Rediker
Allison B. Carnduff Councillor Mark Sideris Gertrude Broderick
Joseph J.DiVico Sally L.Dias,Ed.D,Superintendent Jane Stadohuk
James E.McDermott of Schools Dorothy Fleming, Vice Chairperson
Robert A.Miller Louis M.Taverna Betty Finnell,Chairperson
Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli, Thomas J.Tracy,Ex Ofcio, Town Auditor Patricia Gold
Vice Chairman Stephen Messina Christopher Hursh
Councillor Sandra Kasabian Hoffman Barbara Waldman Marie A.Morello
Councillor John H.Portz Judith Belliveau,Ex Ofcio,School Cultural Council
Asa Pratt Fund Business Office LauraBlaustein
Donald MacDonald Joseph Porcaro Meredith Leigh Eppel
Raya Stern George E.Whittie Jonathan Hale
G.Jack Zollo Timothy McManus Corey F. O'Brien
Bicycle Committee Cable TV Advisory Board Ruth Rappaport
Joan L.Blaustein John G.Flores Dawn Evans Scaltreto
Peter Brooks Stephen Corbett Adrienne Sloane
Janet Jameson Chester Jenkins Jeffrey Poulos
Deborah D.Peterson Randall Baron Barbara R.Epstein
Maria Saiz Alfred Gasper Judith Larzelere (resigned 9/5/00)
David Gallagher Gary Schwartz Roland J.Williston
David Mastroianni Linda Tracy Kevin M.Carr
Caren Eliezer Edward W. O'Brien,Jr. Paula J.Chase
Richard Fontaine Commission on Disabilities Election Commission
Lisa Williams Brian Charlson Demos Zevitas, Chairman
Board of Appeals Albert Gayzagian George Bogosian, Vice Chairman
John W. Marshall Mike Cataruzolo Gertrude Broderick,Secretary
John J.McCarthy,Jr. George Donahue Thomas J.Stevens
Anthony D.Furia Diane Shepard Historic District Study Committee
Elaine V.Grey Mary Sylvester Victoria Carter
Harry J.M Carol Mentonachos, Chairman Ruth Shackelford
Timothy W.Whitney(resigned 5/15/00) Councillor Marilyn Pettito Devaney John Hawes
Councillor Alex Liazos
Board of Assessors Cynthia Wentz (resigned 2/16/00) Jeffrey Brown
Pamela K.Davis,Chairman Joan Galgay
Joseph B.Darby,III Conservation Commission Thayer Morgan
Elizabeth Dromey David F.McDonald,Chairman Historical Commission
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott Victoria J.Carter,Secretary
Board of Health Kenneth L. Kimmell
Dr,Marvin L.Mitchell,Chairman Susan G.Falkoff Roger Erickson
Barbara D. Beck, Ph.D. Brian Gardner Natalie Zakarian
Mary E.Colpoys,M.D. Leo G.Martin John L.Piantedosi
Patricia Schiavoni (resigned 12/1/00) Henrietta E Light
Bonnie Potocki (resigned 12/1/00) David J. Russo
Housing Authority Recycling Advisory Group Traffic Commission
E.Joyce Munger, Chairperson Sue Tamber,Deputy Superintendent, Police Chief John D.Jackson, Chairman
Linda Lilley Public Works Department Fire Chief Paul E McCaffrey
Heather Whitney (State Appointee) Robert Giel,Vice President Gerald A. Mee, Superintendent of
John O'Leary Charles C. Bering Public Works
Allen E Gallagher Martin Lerman George Pizzuto,Wire Inspector
Housing Partnership Retirement Board John Airasian
Mark Boyle,Director of Community Robert E. Ford, Chairman William Flecca
Development and Planning Thomas J. Tracy,Secretar), John Bartley,Secretary
Marianne Cameron R.Wayne MacDonald George E.Whittie
Larry Young Thomas Thibault,Jr. Ad Hoc Committee (leased buildings)
R. Stewart Wooster Martin J.Walsh* Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli
Howard Hashem Michael J. Driscoll Thomas J.Tracy,Town Auditor
Harold Bejcek, Council on Aging Special Ed Program Committee Mark E.Boyle,Director of Comm.Develop.
David Leon Councillor John H.Portz Charter Review Committee
Mark Messina Councillor Frederick L. Pugliese Clyde L.Younger, Chairman
James Barwell,Watertown Savings Bank
Craig McKenna,Watertown Savings Bank Square Study Committee Sal Ciccar Litt Vice Chair
Alex Liazos, Chairman Marilyn Petitto Devaney, Councilor
Licensing Board ' Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman,Councilor
Clinton J. Knight, iice Chairman
Donna B. Doucette, Chairman Exec,Director Watertown/Belmont Alex Liazos,Councilor
Robert J.Whitney Chamber John Portz, Councilor
George Newman Ernest A. Berardinelli Jr. Frederick Pugliese, Councilor
Thomas M. Sherry (retired 9/1/00) Peter Brooks Stephen Romanelli,Councilor
Planning Board Leone Cole,Director Watertown Public Mark Sideris,Councilor
John B. Hawes,Jr.,Secretar), Library Geraldine Britner
Karaline Kelley Munger Ronald Dean,President Watertown Jeffrey Cruzan
G.Jack Zollo Savings Bank Charles Jacoppo
Linda Tuttle-Barletta Sandra C.Howard,Esq. Paul McCaffrey,Fire Chief
John DiPietrantonio (resigned 10/31/00) Betsy LaMond Anthony Paolillo
Joseph E MacDonald Diane Russo
Mars,O'Looney
*retired Sept. 2000
Tom Wlodkowski
Michael B.Donham
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Town C oun cil
A Report to the People March 14, 2000:the Town Council In a fitting way to end the year,the Town
of Watertown voted to appropriate$1,850,000.00 for Council on October 24, 2000,voted to
The nine members of the Town Council of construction,reconstruction/remodeling dedicate the Lower Hearing Room in
the City known as the Town of Watertown and an addition to the John A Ryan honor of Mr.Philip Pane,former Town
are elected biennially,in odd numbered Skating Arena. Councilor and long time civic leader.
years,to serve as the legislative branch of April 11, 2000:the Town Council voted Fiscal Stability
the Town's government.Its principle func- to initiated the review of the Charter as The Town Council continued the existing
tion is to set policy for the administration required by Article 8-General Provisions, building blocks of working on strong
of the Town,its general government and Section 8-1(b) of the Watertown Home fiscal management,along with the Town
programs,adopt an operating budget on Rule Charter.The Committee was com- Manager,the Manager's Management
recommendations by the Town Manager, posed of all nine (9) legislatures and the Team and the Town Auditor which
and serve as overseers of the various following six appointed by the Town emphasized maintaining fiscal stability
agencies of municipal government.As you Council President: Geraldine Britner, while providing essential services to
will see from this report for calendar year Jeffrey Cruzan,Charles Jacoppo,Paul the community.
2000,your Town Council has been active- McCaffrey,Anthony Paolillo and Diane
ly engaged in the performance of its Russo. Acknowledgements
responsibilities as elected representatives
of Watertown's residents. A special thanks goes to Town Attorney, The members of the Town Council,both
Anne-Marie Hyland and Recording individually and collectively,respectively
Council Membership Secretary,Laurie McManus for their work and gratefully acknowledge the assistance
A Biennial election took place on on the Charter Commission. of all those who have helped in the fulfill-
November 3, 1999 and the following can- May 23, 2000:the Town Council voted ment of its mission to serve the people of
didates took office on January 3, 2000: in support of the creation of a Community
the City known as the Town of Watertown.
Salvatore Ciccarelli,District A Councilor; Arts Center at the Arsenal on the Charles; Beginning with the Town Manager,we
Marilyn Petitto Devaney,At Large would like to thank him for his help and
Councilor;Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman,At May 23, 2000:the Town Council voted efforts.We also acknowledge with thanks
Large Councilor;Alex Liazos;District B to appropriate$14,380,00 for construc- and pride the efforts of each and every
Councilor;Frederick Pugliese,At Large tion,reconstruction,expansion,remodel- Town employee in all town departments;
Councilor;John Portz,District D ing,renovating and technological equip- along with those of the elected and
Councilor;Stephen Romanelli,District C Ping of the Hosmer,Phillips and appointed boards,commissions and
Councilor;Mark Sideris,At Large Watertown High School; committees.Together,these men and
Councilor;and Clyde L.Younger,Council June 27, 2000:the Town Council voted women make up what we refer to as the
President.Valerie Papas continued as to establish a revolving fund for the Town of Watertown.
Town Council Clerk. Commander's Mansion at the Arsenal on It is the quality of their service and dedi-
the Charles; cation that determines whether Watertown
Highlights of 2000 July 11, 2000:the Town Council author- is a"good"place in which to live.The
The Town Council voted the following Town Council publicly acknowledges their
matters in order to effectuate the most fro the disbursements of charitable funds willingness to serve and the work they do
optimal level of services provided to the from O'Neill Properties to sixteen for the people of Watertown.
citizens of Watertown: non-profit organizations in Watertown
as follows: Finally,to all residents and businesses of
January 11, 2000:the Town Council the City known as the Town of Watertown,
voted to enter into a 50 year lease of August 8, 2000:the Town Council voted the President and members of your Town
the former East Junior High School to amend the section 5.10 of the zoning Council wish to thank you for the contin-
Buildin to Baron Partners for an assisted map of the Town of Watertown by
g deleting,C-1 (owner occupancy clause) ued opportunity to serve each of you.
living facility;
for accessory apartments.
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T O W N O F W A T E R T U W N
Office of'the Town Manager
Michael J. Driscoll
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To The Honorable Town Council,
Residents and Taxpayers of Watertown
On behalf of the City, known as the Town of Watertown,its employees and the distinguished members of the Town
Council,I am pleased to present to you the Town of Watertown's Annual Report for the calendar year beginning January
1, 2000 and ending December 31,2000. I believe you will find this Annual Report both interesting and informative as
it recapitulates the accomplishments and achievements of the Town for the stated period.
I am pleased to report that the executive and legislative branches of Town government,working in tandem,has suc-
cessfully managed,initiated and expanded a wide array of municipal services while maintaining fiscal discipline. These
successes have been made through a commitment to leverage funds from both outside funding sources (federal, state
and private) and Town funds to improve the quality of life and vibrancy of this community.
The Watertown economy is both strong and well managed,but fiscal restraint must be maintained in order that the suc-
cesses enjoyed today are not rolled back tomorrow during an economic downtown. Throughout this report the reader
will find detailed narratives discussing programs and initiatives that meet this philosophy. The section below highlights
some of the particularly noteworthy achievements for 2000.
Watertown High School Expanded Scope of the Remodeling to the Facility-In January 2000,the Watertown School
Committee requested$350,000 for increased architectural services for a proposed expansion of the High School
remodeling project.The expanded scope included the upgrade and renovation of existing science labs; renovation of
areas of the building dedicated to occupational education;renovation and upgrading of the World Language
Laboratory;major renovation of the auditorium;upgrade of technology; the renovation of the locker rooms and gymna-
sium area; and,the upgrading and redesign of the cafeteria area kitchen facility. The Honorable Town Council at it's
meeting dated January 11, 2000,voted in the affirmative on this loan order.
Appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Assessor—In January 2000,Ms. Pamela K. Davis was appointed
Chairman and will serve the balance of the term of the previous Chairman and will expire on May 15, 2002. This
appointment required Town Council confirmation.
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John A. Ryan Skating Arena gets an upgrade—Bids were advertised for renovations to the area which included
removal of existing ice (cement) slab,piping,new boards and glass shields,low-E ceiling and other miscellaneous
components. The project also includes installation of new structural ice (cement) slabs,new boards and glass shields,
new ceiling insulation, bleacher modifications,new doors and hardware, electrical modifications and fire alarm,
locker room ventilation and header trench piping. The estimated project cost,including contingencies is $1,800,000 -
$1,850,000.
Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey Reappointed to the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission—On March 3,
2000, Governor Argeo Paul;Cellucci reappointed Chief McCaffrey to serve on this State Commission pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 6, Section 165B.This term is for a three-year period expiring on January 10,2003.
1999 Tree City USA Designation—The National Arbor Day Foundation recognized the Town's effort to protect and
preserve its urban forest with this designation along with the presentation of growth award for the third consecutive
year.This award recognizes growth in the areas of utility partnerships, the new Memorial Tree Planting Program, con-
tinuing education for staff and publicizing (publicity) events. These awards recognize the strong commitment the Town
was shown in the care of its urban forest.
Coolidge School Control—In June 2000,the School Committee notified the Town Council of its intention to relin-
quish care, custody and control of the Coolidge School as of July 1, 2000. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 40,Section 15A,the Honorable Town Council voted to transfer the care, custody and control of the real prop-
erty and improvements,thereon known as the Coolidge School from the Watertown School Committee to the Town
Manager to be held for general Municipal purposes.A Coolidge School Reuse Advisory Committee is to be established
to evaluate and recommend reuse alternatives.
Watertown Square Master Plan Study—In June 2000,the Honorable Town Council voted a transfer in the amount
of$87,900 to begin a Master Plan to be undertaken by the Cecil Group with Bayside Engineering.
Quimby Street Affordable Housing—The Town was the recipient of a$160,000 grant from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts'Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to be used to develop four affordable
housing units at 28-30 and 32—34 Quimby Street.This grant funding will be in conjunction with the Town's contribu-
tion through its Federal Home Funds ($140,000);and,from money collected as a result of inclusionary zoning.
In July 2000,the Town solicited proposals for plans and specifications for the following projects:Arsenal Park
Playground;Court Improvements; Casey/Sullivan; Casey Tot-Lot Area; Sullivan Playground;Sullivan Playground
Retaining Wall; Saltonstall Park Playing Field/Irrigation-,Commanders Mansion Irrigation and Victory Field Football
Stands.The estimated cost for these stated Projects is $830,000. After the plans and specifications are completed,
these projects will be bid"subject to appropriation."
In September 2000,the appointment of nine members to the Building Committee, along with two ex officio
members were made. The new Building Committee will oversee the next phase of renovations and expansion of
Watertown School Buildings. The Phillips,Hosmer and High School are the School Buildings included in this phase.
This committee will be actively involved in all phases of construction/rehabilitation.
The "Faire on the Square 2000"was held on Saturday,September 23,2000 from 10 AM to 4 PM.This unique
public celebration brings together civic, fraternal, businesses and the community at large to share in the diversity
of Watertown.
What has been highlighted is only a small sampling of the breadth and width of the Town's activities during 2000. I urge
you to peruse this Annual Report to gain greater insight to the myriad of activities of the various Town Departments.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Watertown,its employees and the distinguished members
of the Town Council for their dedication and commitment in keeping Watertown a fiscally sound community while still
offering the level of service on which Watertown residents have come to depend upon.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J.Driscoll
11 Town Manager
Board of Assessors
In 2000 the Assessing Department In 2000 Pamela K.Davis was appointed The 100%exemption increase is the max-
worked toward its stated mission of pro- as Chairman of the Board of Assessors imum amount allowed by Massachusetts
viding fair and equitable assessments for replacing Joseph DiVito who has moved General Laws.
all Watertown taxpayers.To this end,the to another Massachusetts community.We The Town Council also approved a 166
assessing department conducted a trienni- all wish him well.Susan Buckley left and classification shift to Commercial,
al revaluation of all property within the Irene Frain has been hired in her place. Industrial and Personal Property.The
Town of Watertown.The new assessments In December,the Town Council approved charts below show a summary of tax
were calculated utilizing all verified 1999 a 100%exemption increase (from 65% rates and valuation data,which reflect
arms length property transfers.The goal increase voted for fiscal year 2000). Fiscal Year 2001.
of this update was to generate assess-
ments,which accurately reflect market The charts below show the exemption
value as of January 1, 2000. amounts for fiscal years 2000 and 2001.
Fiscal Year 2000 2001
Exemptions:
Clause 22—10% (or greater) Disabled Veterans $412.50 $500.00
Clause 22E—100%disabled Veteran $990.00 $1200.00
Clause 17D—Qualified Widow,Aged Person,Minor Child $288.75 $350.00
Clause 37A—Blind Persons $825.00 $1000.00
Clause 41C—Qualified Senior Citizens $825.00 $1000.00
Fiscal Year 2000 (7/1/99—6/30/00) 2001 (7/1/00—6/30/01)
Tax Rates
Residential $13.39 $11.93
Commercial $24.93 $23.06
Industrial $24.93 $23.06
Personal Property $24.93 $23.06
Residential Exemption $323.57 $335.65
Valuations:
Residential $2,114,162,927 $2,461,551,419
Commercial 380,595,978 516,899,328
Industrial 179,248,070 177,485,965
Personal Property 39,949,060 54,626,761
Exempt 220,995,825 231,818,988
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.
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Treasurer/Colleetor/Parking Clerk
This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/ excise tax bills were marked and cleared As of 30 June 1999 the following FY 2000
Parking Clerk Office covers Fiscal Year at the Registry of Motor Vehicles generat- taxes and user charges were unpaid:
2000;July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. ing a little over$125,000 in delinquent Category
Schedules of Selected Financial Information, excise taxes. Real Estate $547,305
Major Categories of Receipts and Debt Parking meter receipts were $197,283 Personal Property $ 8,653
Principal and Interest are shown. and parking fines were $531,644. Motor Vehicle $262,070
In this period,budgeted bond prinicpal Boat $0
payments were $3,061,106 and long-term Total state allotment of funds (Cheryl Water $248,270
Sheets) was$12,404,518 while state Sewer $559,944
interest payments were $1 254195. assessments totalled$2,845,716.
The loan principal balance was
$26,502,655 as of June 30, 2000.No Watertown continues to have a high rate
short-term or long-term borrowing of Real Estate Tax collections. The rate of
occurred in Fiscal Year 2000. collection,for FY 2000 Property Taxes, as
of June 30, 2000 was 98.63%.
The delinquent Motor Vehicle Excise col-
lections,received from the Deputy Tax
Collector,were $165,687.13. Over 5,000
FY 2000 PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS$4,315,306
ANN BONDED PURPOSE BALANCE PRINCIPAL INTEREST BALANCE
DATE AMOUNT 7/1/99 PAYMENT PAYMENT 6/30/00
Aug-96 1,896,000 Municipal Purposes 1,422,000 241,000 59,322 1,181,000
1,598,000 Departmental Equipment 529,000 529,000 11,242 0
160,000 Arena Refrigeration 80,000 40,000 2,610 40,000
1,114,000 Water 834,000 140,000 34,821 694,000
Jun-97 241,924 MWRA(Sewer I&1) 145,154 48,385 0 96,769
Aug-97 8,055,000 Lowell School 7,650,000 405,000 371,705 7,245,000
Oct-98 12,469,000 School (Exempt) 12,469,000 664,000 528,171 11,805,000
1,216,000 School(Non-exempt) 1,216,000 66,000 51,422 1,150,000
575,000 School(Gym) 575,000 35,000 24,285 540,000
1,670,000 Departmental Equipment 1,670,000 420,000 65,733 1,250,000
795,000 Computer 795,000 160,000 31,400 635,000
May-99 338,608 MWRA(Water) 338,608 67,722 0 270,886
FY 1999 Refunding Bond 0
1,463,000 Fire Station 1,463,000 175,000 58,523 1,288,000
188,000 Library 188,000 22,000 7,525 166,000
189,000 Outdoor Recreation Facility 189,000 48,000 7,440 141,000
TOTALS 29,563,762 3,061,107 1,254,199 26,502,655
RECAP BY FUNCTION
SCHOOL 21,910,000 1,209,524 985,312 20,700,476
RRE 1,717,023 330,295 66,300 1,386,728
POLICE 16,867 16,399 349 468
LIBRARY 188,000 22,000 7,525 166,000
WATER 1,172,608 217,970 36,425 954,638
SEWER 209,154 111,865 1,349 97,289
ARENA 315,204 106,376 13,214 208,828
PARKS 406,000 135,065 24,285 270,935
DPW 1,425,421 588,456 47,879 836,965
OOMPUTERS 795,000 160,000 31,400 635,000
OTHER 1,408,485 163,157 40,161 1,245,328
TOTALS 29,563,762 3,061,107 1/254,199 26,502,655
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FY 2000 Selected Financial Information
July 01, 1999-June 30, 2000
DEBT BALANCE(6/30/00) $26,502,655.00
FUNDS
Brought Forward(July 01, 1999) 25,493,747
Cash Received 110,541,455
Cash Paid Out (110,210,390)
Ending Balance(June 30, 2000) 25,824,812
CASH MANAGEMENT
Interest Income 705,601
Short-Term Interest Paid 0
Net 705,601
OTHERINTEREST
Tax Titles 87,516
Late Payments 184,809
TOTAL 272,325
Total Interest Income 977,926
Total Short-Term Interest Expense 0
Net Interest Income 977,926
TAX TITLES
Brought Forward (July 01, 1999) 243,322
Tax Takings 92,831
Subsequent Taxes 0
Redemptions (184,645)
Foreclosures 0
Ending Balance(June 30, 2000) 151,508
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS
Property/Excise Taxes 43,982,203
Intergovernmental 12,646,564
Water/Sewer/Commercial Trash 9,171,836
Departmental 3,186,732
Interest Earnings 977,926
Parking Fines 531,644
Fines and Forfeitures 361,949
License and Permits 215,424
Parking Meters 197,283
Penalty Interest&Costs 190,797
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Town Auditor
During Fiscal Year 2000,the Town's ring surplus, coupled with the Fiscal Year The town also received from the Depart-
General Fund expenditures and other 2000 operating deficit of$268,386, ment of Revenue certified retained earnings
uses exceeded revenue and other resulted in the Town's General Fund for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds.
sources. This resulted in an Operating balance being$8,399,366 at the end of The certified retained earnings were
Deficit for the second consecutive fiscal Fiscal Year 2000. $421,928 and$357,185 for the Water
year.The Fiscal Year 2000, operating and Sewer Enterprise Funds respectively.
deficit
within the General Fund was The above mentioned surplus allowed
deficit t the Town to receive a Positive Certified Free The following pages are financial reports
Cash from the Massachusetts Department of the Town's General Fund as well as
The Town's General Fund balance at the of Revenue in the amount of$2,967,063. other funds summarizing the financial
beginning of Fiscal Year 2000 had a surplus This was a decrease from the previous activity of the Town during Fiscal Years
in the amount of$8,667,752.This begin- Fiscal Year certified amount of$3,554,813. 1999 and 2000.
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR
BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND 1999 % 2000 %
REVENUES
PROPERTY TAXES $38,653,387 66.99% $ 40,962,082 62.85%
EXCISE TAXES $ 2,726,099 4.72% $ 3,069,639 4.71%
INTEREST,PENALTIES AND OTHER TAXES $ 516,658 0.90% $ 307,845 0.47%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 12,018,267 20.83% $ 16,295,609 25.00%
LICENSES AND PERMITS $ 196,957 0.34% $ 215,424 0.33%
DEPARTMENTAL $ 1,734,360 3.01% $ 2,232,389 3.43%
FINES AND FORFEITURES $ 753,797 1.31% $ 893,768 1.37%
INTEREST EARNINGS $ 675,851 1.17% $ 705,601 1.08%
MISCELLANEOUS $ 423,209 0.73% $ 488,970 0.75%
TOTAL REVENUES $ 57,698,585 100.00% $ 65,171,327 100.00%
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 2,659,716 4.46% $ 2,816,419 4.13%
PUBLIC SAFETY $ 9,540,205 15.99% $ 10,039,910 14.73%
EDUCATION $22,042,383 36.95% $ 23,303,183 34.20%
PUBLIC WORKS $ 7,126,535 11.95% $ 6,790,742 9.97%
HEALTH&HUMAN SERVICES $ 475,198 0.80% $ 525,068 0.77%
RECREATION $ 405,096 0.68% $ 393,451 0.58%
LIBRARIES $ 1,386,866 2.32% $ 1,475,144 2.16%
PENSION $ 4,733,794 7.93% $ 4,736,966 6.95%
CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 287,722 0.48% $ 757,199 1.11%
DEBT SERVICE $ 3,237,367 5.43% $ 4,315,301 6.33%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 2,748,426 4.61% $ 2,914,299 4.28%
INSURANCE,EMPLOYEE BENEFITS&MISC. $ 5,016,153 8.41% $ 10,073,488 14.78%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $59,659,461 100.00% $ 68,141,170 100.00%
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES $ (1,960,876) $ (2,969,843)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ 1,860,678 $ 2,701,457
OPERATING TRANSFERS(OUT) $ - $
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 1,860,678 $ 2,701,457
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ (100,198) $ (268,386)
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ 8,767,950 $ 8,667,752
FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $ 8,667,752 $ 8,399,366
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE GENERAL FUND FISCAL FISCAL
AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR
1999 %, 2000 %
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 10,491,930 89.04% $11,253,250 87.80%
RECEIVABLES:
PROPERTY TAXES AND EXCISES $ 769,668 6.53% $ 787,161 6.14%
EXCISES $ 408,318 3.47% $ 512,626 4.00%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 113,598 0.96% $ 122,952 0.96%
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS $ 140,746 1.10%
TOTAL ASSETS $ 11,783,514 100.00% $12,816,735 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
WARRANTS PAYABLE $ 835,994 7.09% $ 821,678 6.41%
DEFERRED REVENUES $ 1,233,757 10.47% $ 1,272,738 9.93%
ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $ 572,000 4.85% $ 1,929,403 15.05%
PREPAID TAXES $ 13,521 0.11% $ - 0.00%
RESERVE FOR TAX REFUNDS $ 443,133 3.76% $ 393,550 3.07%
OTHER LIABILITIES $ 17,357 0.15% $ - 0.00%
TOTAL LIABILITES $3,115,762 $4,417,369
FUND EQUITY:
RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES $ 1,750,000 14.85% $ 1,000,000 7.80%
RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES $ 2,557,606 21.70% $ 3,310,931 25.83%
UNDESIGNATED $ 4,360,146 37.00% $ 4,088,435 31.90%
TOTAL FUND EQUITY $ 8,667,752 $ 8,399,366
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $11,783,514 100.00% $12,816,735 100.00%
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR
BALANCE FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1999 % 2000 %
REVENUES
CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 2,238,638 14.73% $ 2,526,191 35.18%
CONTRIBUTIONS $ 10,371,678 68.22% $ 261,114 3.64%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 2,592,382 17.05% $ 3,309,412 46.08%
INTEREST EARNINGS $ 766,550 10.67%
MISCELLANEOUS $ 318,425 4.43%
TOTAL REVENUES $ 15,202,698 100.00% $ 7,181,692 100.00%
EXPENDITURES
EDUCATION $ 3,647,290 66.28% $ 4,380,246 79.48%
CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 1,104,120 20.07% $ 205,251 3.72%
MISCELLANEOUS $ 751,229 13.65% $ 925,750 16.80%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 5,502,639 100.00% $ 5,511,247 100.00%
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES $ 9,700,059 $ 1,670,445
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ - $ _
OPERATING TRANSFERS (OUT) $ (644,975) $ (1,048,045)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) $ (644,975) $ (1,048,045)
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ 9,055,084 $ 622,400
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ 1,452,282 $ 10,507,366
FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $ 10,507,366 $ 11,129,766
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
FOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FISCAL FISCAL
AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR
1999 % 2000 %
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $10,462,421 98.09% $10,965,140 97.02%
RECEIVABLES:
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS $203,256 1.91% $336,586 2.98%
TOTAL ASSETS $10,665,677 100.00% $11,301,726 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
WARRANTS PAYABLE $91,561 0.86% $171,960 1.52%
ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $66,750 0.63%
TOTAL LIABILITES $158,311 $171,960
FUND EQUITY:
UNDESIGNATED $10,507,366 98.52% $11,129,766 98.48%
TOTAL FUND EQUITY $10,507,366 $11,129,766
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $10,665,677 100.00% $11,301,726 100.00%
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR
BALANCE FOR ALL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 1999 % 2000 %
REVENUES
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 781,503 100.00% $ 561,961 83.95
MISCELLANEOUS $ 107,467 16.05
TOTAL REVENUES $ 781,503 100.00% $ 669,428 100.00
EXPENDITURES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 6,979,495 100.00% $ 7,016,061 100.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 6,979,495 100.00% $ 7,016,061 100.00
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES $ (6,197,992) $ (6,346,633)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PROCEEDS $ - $ 5,088,700
BOND PROCEEDS $ 2,578,608 $ -
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ - $ _
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 2,578,608 $ 5,088,700
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ (3,619,384) $ (1,257,933)
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ 6,402,148 $ 2,782,764
PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $ 2,782,764 $ 1,524,831
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FISCAL FISCAL
AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR
1999 % 2000 %
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $2,988,731 100.00% $984,972 63.67%
RECEIVABLES:
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS $0 0.00% $561,961 36.33%
TOTAL ASSETS $2,988,731 100.00% $1,546,933 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
WARRANTS PAYABLE $4,645 0.16% $22,102 1.43%
ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $201,322 6.74%
TOTAL LIABILITES $205,967 $22,102
FUND EQUITY:
UNDESIGNATED $2,782,764 93.11% $1,524,831 98.57%
TOTAL FUND EQUITY $2,782,764 $1,524,831
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $2,988,731 100.00% $1,546,933 100.00%
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR
BALANCE FOR ALL EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS 1999 % 2000 %
REVENUES
INTEREST EARNINGS $31,017 24.32% $101,453 75.60%
OTHER REVENUES $96,546 75.68% $32,747 24.40%
TOTAL REVENUES $127,563 100.00% $134,200 100.00%
EXPENDITURES
MISCELLANEOUS $57,863 100.00% $49,816 100.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $57,863 100.00% $49,816 100.00%
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES $69,700 $84,384
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
OPERATING TRANSFERS(OUT) ($30,000) ($40,000)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) ($30,000) ($40,000)
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $39,700 $44,384
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $1,220,252 $1,259,952
PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $1,259,952 $1,304,336
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
FOR TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS FISCAL FISCAL
AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR
1999 % 2000 %
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $1,986,713 91.13% $2,042,140 91.37%
STOCKS AND BONDS $113,344 5.20% $113,344 5.07%
RECEIVABLES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES $79,991 3.67% $79,557 3.56%
TOTAL ASSETS $2,180,048 100.00% $2,235,041 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
WARRANTS PAYABLE $27,126 1.24% $15,688 0.70%
OTHER LIABILITIES $86,484 3.97% $86,668 3.88%
TOTAL LIABILITES $113,610 $102,356
FUND EQUITY:
RESERVED FOR ENDOWMENTS $806,486 36.99% $828,349 37.06%
UNDESIGNATED $1,259,952 57.79% $1,304,336 58.36%
TOTAL FUND EQUITY $2,066,438 $2,132,685
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $2,180,048 100.00% $2,235,041 100.00%
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR
BALANCE FOR WATERISEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 1999 % 2000 %
REVENUES
CHARGES FOR SERVICES $8,369,066 100.00% $9,089,047 100.00%
TOTAL REVENUES $8,369,066 100.00% $9,089,047 100.00%
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $649,759 10.82% $701,548 10.68%
NON-PERSONNEL $231,370 3.85% $364,037 5.54%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $5,037,477 83.90% $5,119,751 77.95%
CAPITAL OUTLAY $85,559 1.42% $382,331 5.82%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $6,004,165 100.00% $6,567,667 100.00%
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES $2,364,901 $2,521,380
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
OPERATING TRANSFERS(OUT) ($1,185,703) ($1,613,412)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) ($1,185,703) ($1,613,412)
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $1,179,198 $907,968
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR, RESTATED $749,307 $1,928,505
FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $1,928,505 $2,836,473
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
BALANCE SHEET
FOR PROPRETARY FUND TYPES FISCAL FISCAL
WATER&SEWER ENTERPRISE YEAR YEAR
AS OF JUNE 30 1999 % 2000 %
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $449,991 22.87% $2,018,820 69.78%
RECEIVABLES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES $1,517,441 77.13% $874,252 30.22%
TOTAL ASSETS $1,967,432 100.00% $2,893,072 100.00%
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
WARRANTS PAYABLE $38,927 1.98% $56,599 1.96%
TOTAL LIABILITES $38,927 $56,599
FUND EQUITY:
RESERVED FOR ENCRUMBRANCES $776,257 39.46% $1,183,108 40.89%
UNDESIGNATED $1,152,248 58.57% $1,653,365 57.15%
TOTAL FUND EQUITY $1,928,505 $2,836,473
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $1,967,432 100.00% $2,893,072 100.00%
Personnel Department
The Personnel Department is responsible The Personnel Department worked close- The Town's Workers'Compensation
for a wide range of personnel-related ly with the Massachusetts Human Program is running smoothly.During
activities.Included in the responsibilities Resources Division (HRD) to update the 2000,86 injuries were documented,only
of the Personnel Department is the Civil Service status of many employees.By 14 of which resulted in lost time from
recruitment and selection of employees; working with HRD and the impacted work.The Town is continuing to save
negotiation and administration of collec- unions,many employees were given Civil money under the self-insured program it
tive bargaining agreements;employee Service permanency. entered into during 1996.
relations;monitoring of leave;administra- The Personnel Department entered into Massachusetts law requires that all
tion of Workers'Compensation and negotiations with the Town's five unions employees be given a copy of the Town's
Unemployment;Civil Service compliance; for successor collective bargaining agree- policy on the prevention of Sexual
maintenance of confidential personnel ments. One union voted to decertify its Harassment in the workplace each year.
records;training programs; compliance union and create an employee associa- The Personnel Department conducted
with federal and state laws and regula- tion.The Department worked with the Sexual Harassment Awareness training for
tions;and other related functions. Labor Relations Commission throughout all newly hired and promoted employees.
During 2000,the Personnel Department the process. The Personnel Department is looking for-
was busy assisting many departments and The Personnel Department,in conjunc- ward to 2001 as it continues to work
the Town Manager in recruiting and tion with the Data Processing Department, towards hiring the best possible candi-
selecting personnel. The Town hired 31 developed a policy for the use of the dates for the Town,improving the admin-
people.Additionally,the Personnel Town's electronic communications.The istration of work-related injuries,and
Department participated in the hiring for Department worked with representatives improving service to employees,depart-
the DPW Summer Work Program. of various unions to finalize and imple- ment heads and citizens of Watertown.
ment the policy.
Town Clerk and Election
The Town Clerk and Election Office serves serves as a distribution center for various • Continued the duties and responsibili-
as a direct link between the citizenry and Town brochures and surveys.The Staff in ties as Burial Agent for the Town.
its Town government.The Town Clerk's the office also serve as"unofficial . Completed the annual renewal process
office,by statute,is responsible for the ombudsman"to provide general informa- for all applicable licenses,permits and
issuance of vital statistics,maintenance of tion regarding various municipal services certificates while ensuring compliance
Town records,the insurance of compli- to the public.The Town Clerk's office also with Chapter XVH of the Town's ordi-
ance with the Commonwealth's Open serves as a liaison between the Town and
Meeting Law and it also serves as a repos- the Federal and State governments. nances.
itory for all rules,regulations,ordinances • Ensured compliance with state guide-
and bylaws promulgated by the Town During calendar year 2000,the office lines in the filing of necessary annual
Council and other town departments. achieved the following: reports with the Alcohol Beverage
• Maintained the highest level of accuracy Control Commission and the
The Town Clerk's office was first estab- in recording and issuance of the Department of Public Safety.
fished in 1634,the first year records were Vital Statistics of the Town of
kept,and continues today to provide Watertown.Placed election signage in • Ensured access to all polling locations
accurate documentation on events and strategic locations throughout the Town
k's of Watertown.The Town Cler throughout the Town.
happenings of the City known s office the Town alerting the citizenry to the upcoming • Participated in the planning process for
voting exercises. the 2001 Re-Precincting.
provides a number of consumer services,
such as the issuance of dog licenses,the • Conducted the 2000 Annual Town • Coordinated Public/Private resources in
sale of various Division of Fisheries and Census. planning of the Faire on the Square
Wildlife licenses,the recordation of • Conducted the United States 2000 2000.
Uniform Commercial Code statements, Census.
notary public services and the office also
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The Election Commission, directed under Licenses and Fees Vital Statistics
Massachusetts General Law,by the four Burial Permits $1,320.00 Births 377
member board of election commission-
ers, has a number of responsibilities Burial Premits $1,440.00 Deaths recorded 337
mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Hunting Licenses 1484.50 Marriage Intentions 286
Chapter 50 through 56.The Commission Dog License 7,018.00 Marriages recorded 279
as charged is to ensure fair and impartial Wildland Stamps-Resident and Affidavits of Correction of birth,
elections in the Town of Watertown. Non-Resident 2,080.00 deaths and marriages recorded 9
Responsibilities include: coordination of Duplicate Licenses 2.50 Kennel License 1
the annual census, generation of voting Archery Stamp 245.00 Dog Licenses 633
lists and jury lists,implementation of the Sporting Licenses 2,407.00 Cat Licenses 453
National Voter Registration Act through
the establishment of the Central Voter Marriages 4,230.00
Registry,maintenance of the town's resi- Raffle 150.00
Licenses
dency database and compliance with the Fishing Licenses 5,993.00 Seven Day All Alcoholic Common
Commonwealth's Campaign Finance Sporting Fees 637.15 Victullar (Restaurants) 18
reporting procedures. Waterfowl Stamps 128.25 Seven Day Wine/Malt Common
The Election Commission conducted the Cat Licenses 3,731.00 Victullar (Restaurants) 3
following voting exercises during 2000. Licenses Commission-Alcohol, Six Day All Alcoholic Common
Date Common Victullar etc. 15,375.00 Victullar (Restaurants) 9
March 7, 2000 Miscellaneous Clerk/
Type of Election Election fees 1,845.20 Six Day Wine/Malt Common
Presidential Primary Victullar 4
Resident Book 933.00
Date Certified Copies 14,126.00 Common Victullar License 94
September 19, 2000 Underground Storage Permits 2,950.00 Clubs 11
Type of Election
State Primary Dog Violations 830.00 Auto Dealer Class 1 11
Miscellaneous Licensing
Date Auto Dealer Class 11 12
November 7, '2000 Board fees 36,640.00
Type of Election Total 202 245.60 Auto Dealer Class 111 0
State Election Recording Fees All Alcoholic Package Good Store 7
The Licensing Board promulgates rules Mortgages $4,560.00 Package Good Store Wine/Malt 6
and regulations specific to Watertown to Business Certificates and 24-Hours opening 5
ensure the life, safety, and health of the Business Certificates
citizenry and town visitors.The Licensing withdrawals 6,630.00 Sale of Food and Retail 5
Board issues a myriad of licenses and Total $11,190.00 Entertainment 14
permits that range from amusement
devices,to gasoline,to liquor licenses.All Music Box 11
of the licenses issued are renewable year- Total Clerks Revenue
ly. The Licensing Board also serves as a
Total Fees Collected $213 435.60 Automatic Amusement Device 12
hearing officer to ensure compliance with Paid to the Commonwealth ($12,977.40) Auto Repair 67
licensing conditions. Net Revenue to the Town $200,458.20 Letting out of Motor Vehicles 6
The Licensing Board also works closely Shuttle/jitney 2
with five town departments,the Alcohol
Beverage Control Commission and the Livery 20
State Fire Marshall's Office in the licens-
ing process.
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Data Processing Department
The Data Processing Department supports Corporation T-1 Internet connection. transferred back to the billing and collec-
the Town of Watertown's administrative Although Internet messaging is integrated tion system,completing a fully automated
Information Systems and assists in the with the Network,the Town's internal, workflow
implementation of new computer tech- Exchange\Outlook e-mail platform func- The Appraisal System was migrated from
nologies.Located in Town Hall,the tions independently.The system is pro- a stand-alone DOS platform to a network-
Department administers the Town's tected by Checkpoint firewall software. attached Windows system.New desktop
Computer Network,which connects Town Anti-virus software was configured to computers,printers,and applications
Hall,Library,Police,Fire,School Business update network computers automatically server were installed as network devices
Office,and Public Works buildings.The from the vendor's web site.Server-based to allow resource sharing within the
Department also operates a network-con- software checks the vendors's web site for Assessors Department,as well at the
nected IBM computer,a RISC-based updated anti-virus patches,then automati- entire network.From each department
AS/400,which processes Financial cally downloads the software and pushes computer,the user can now access
Systems,Accounts Payables,Purchasing, it out to the workstations.This provides Assessing software,word processing,
Payroll,and Water/Sewer Billing. Other all computers with the latest virus protec- spreadsheet,e-mail,and Internet.
administrative systems,such as Real tion in an automated system.
Estate Tax Billing and Motor Vehicle Later in the year,the Data Processing
Billing,are supported by outside vendors The Water and Sewer Utility Billing soft- Department began planning for a web site
or service bureaus. ware was enhanced to interface to a that will provide citizens with up-to-date
After crossing into the Year 2000 with no radio-frequency meter reading system, information,forms,schedules,and trans-
date-based software problems,the eliminating the necessity of entering read- action services.The site will be updated
Department turned its focus to building ings manually.Data is transferred from from departmental computers to provide
out features of the Computer Network. the core,back-end database to a mobile real-time information.As well,many
Internet e-mail and web browsing were radio system operated by the Public other features will be added to make the
provided by the activation of a RCN Works Department.After meter readings web site as functional as possible.
are electronically acquired,they are
Town Attorney
As Town Attorney,Kopelman&Paige,P.C. taken by the Town,including the renova- Agency,we were successful in negotiating
continued to provide general legal servic- tion of recreational facilities,including a settlement that resulted in the Town
es to the Town during 2000,advising the the issues related to the defense of a bid retaining approximately 75% of the final
Town Manager,Town Council and depart- protest concerning the refrigeration sys- administrative penalty for the purchase of
ment heads on a broad range of munici- tem and contracting issues related to a hazardous materials response vehicle to
pal law issues.Of significance to the Town unanticipated subsurface conditions iden- be operated by the Department of Public
this year was the finalization of a lease of tified in the renovation of the John A. Works.This equipment,which was in
the former East Junior High School build- Ryan Skating Arena. place as of December 2000,will equip
ing to Baran Partners.The lease agree- the DPW to provide an immediate
ment will provide for the reservation and �the area of litigation involving the
p p Town,we represented the Town's interests response to releases of hazardous materi-
renovation of this historic building which als within the Town,protecting public
before various courts and administrative
will be used to provide both market rate agencies in actions involving general tort health and the environment.We also
and affordable assisted living facilities. claims,land use issues,alleged civil rights assisted the Board of Health in instituting
Significant also were the legal services violations and discrimination claims municipal hazardous materials regula-
,
provided to the 2000 Charter Review telecommunications issues,and employ-
tions which will ensure that Town emer-
Committee as it began the periodic review gency response agencies will have an
ment issues such as disciplinary hearings,
of the town's Home Rule Charter.We also grievances,bypasses and workers com- accurate data base of the presence of haz-
provided advice and legal guidance with ardous materials at various locations
pensation claims.In response to a cita-
respect to several capital projects under- tion by the U.S.Environmental Protection within the Town.As in the past,we also
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attended meetings of the Licensing Board provided counsel and assistance to the their confidence in retaining our firm as the
and provided regular advice and assis- Planning Department in the development Town Attorney and we look forward to work-
tance in the interpretation and of necessary documents to support the ing with the various department heads,town
application of applicable of applicable Community Development Block Grant employees and members of elected and
laws and regulations. program providing financial assistance to appointed boards to provide the Town with
In the area of real estate law,we assisted low and moderate income homeowners effective representation in the future.
the Town in obtaining the multiple ease- for the construction of much needed
ments necessary for the design and
home improvements.
reconstruction of Arsenal Street to serve Once again,we express our appreciation to
the new Arsenal development,and also the Town Manager and Town Council for
Purchasing Department
The Purchasing Department assists all other municipalities require as well.The The Town has chosen to emphasize the
Town departments in the purchasing benefits to Watertown are seen through importance of purchasing office supplies
process,whether the need is an urgent improved bid results due to more com- that are environmentally compatible.
purchase or planning an upcoming proj- petitive pricing because of the greater Procurement of paper goods,envelopes,
ect.All procurements must be consistent combined volume and vendors that must stationary,copy paper,requires a recycled
with the Massachusetts General Laws and provide reliable service acceptable to all content.Toner products are collected and
local Ordinances. participants.One example of this type of returned to vendors for recycling to mini-
Purchasing continues to work together procurement includes the purchase of mize the impact on the environment and
with every department to identify potential food service items for the schools such as cost of these products.
areas where procurement and contract milk,bottle juice,canned soda,ice cream The Purchasing Department continues to
administration can be streamlined and treats,bread,and snack products. Other work with all Watertown departments to
more beneficial to the Town of examples are heating fuel,vehicle fuel, improve coordination of procurement
Watertown.This office provides educa- and road salt. projects using uniform bids for multiple
tional materials and information regarding Again,the Town took advantage of the departments within the Town for services
implementation of purchasing policies, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bidding and materials that can be purchased as
procedures and the laws. Awards.Bids that are solicited through blanket contracts available for all.
A number of Capital Improvement the State are made available to municipal- Services such as building and equipment
Projects and purchases were conducted ities and facilitate the procurement maintenance,supplies,and technical
during calendar year 2000. Some projects process.These bid results serve as repre- expertise are important to continuing
were specific to a particular department sentative market rate information to uninterrupted and consistent operations
and others were shared with multiple define specifications for goods and servic- in all Town departments. This Department
departments. Bids are issued and award- es available and identification of vendors appreciates the challenges facing the
ed from the Purchasing Department after meeting the specifications including pre- Town to produce the most cost effective
working with the individual department vailing wage requirements and other and beneficial results for Watertown.It is
personnel familiar with the specifications related details of cost. important that we work together with
for the materials or service needed. Computer equipment,computer software, other departments to achieve the most
Examples of these projects include computer consulting services,vehicle valuable and satisfactory results from the
improvements to the Victory and Moxley purchase and replacement,vehicle parts, purchasing process.
Fieldhouses and Filippello Park. building maintenance services (HVAC),
Whenever appropriate and cost effective, Training and Educational services are
the Town participates in Consortiums to all examples of successful procurements
purchase larger quantities of items that exercised by Watertown use of the
State Contracts.
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Health Department
The environmental health division of the Massachusetts.The Lexington site,known matters may require intervention at Board
Health Department consists of the as the Minuteman Hazardous Products of Health or the District Court level.
Director of Public Health,the Chief Facility,collected household hazardous The Health Department initiated the
Environmental Health Officer,two products from 250 Watertown households development of a Hazardous Material
Sanitarians,an Animal Control Officer,a during the eight scheduled events.In Program during the past year.This pro-
Veterinarian and a Food Service April 2001 Watertown residents may pre- gram will initially quantify the locations
Consultant.The community public health register,at the Watertown Health and amounts of hazardous materials
division of the Health Department consists Department,for one of the eight sched- stored at facilities in the town.
of the Director of Public Health,the uled events at the Lexington facility. Subsequently,the program will assess the
Public Health Nurse,a Community Health Requirements of the Food Code,and associated risks that these materials pose
Nurse Consultant and a Tobacco Control Chapter X of the State Sanitary Code,man- to the residents and environment.
Coordinator.The Head Clerk provides dates that each food establishment is Through the adoption and implementa-
administrative clerical assistance for the inspected a minimum of twice a year. On lion of the Hazardous Materials
Health Department.The environmental October 1, 2000 the Massachusetts Regulation,the Health Department's goal
and community public health divisions of Department of Public Health adopted the will be to reduce the aforementioned
the Health Department have distinct and Federal Food Code by reference.As a risks to the environment by source reduc-
intersecting responsibilities. result of this adoption local health depart- lion,proper storage,and proper handling
The Board of Health consists of three ments are charged with the responsibility of hazardous materials.
members that are appointed for three- of implementing and enforcing this volu- ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS
year terms by the Town Manager. minous and complicated regulation at the
local level.Currently, the Board of Health Food Service Establishments 842
Environmental Health issues over 200 Food Service Housing 217
Throughout the year mandated food serv- Establishment Permits.The Health Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 207
ice establishment inspections,housing Department is aware that in the United Miscellaneous Environmental 501
inspections,swimming pools and States each year more than 30 million ill- Hazardous Material 189
whirlpool,indoor air (skating arena), nesses are caused by foodborne infec-
tanning establishment inspections and lions and intoxications.The Health Animal Control
nuisance complaints were attended to Department has continued to inspect The Town of Watertown and Town of
routinely.The Health Department also restaurants and other food service opera.- Belmont share a full time Animal Control
conducted complaint investigations con- lions to minimize the potential outbreak Officer.The Animal Control Officer's
sisting of trash,pollution,rodent,haz- of foodborne illnesses. Regulation and duties include patrolling the towns on a
ardous waste incident reports,housing education are keys to controlling food- rotating flexible schedule and the
code violations,group housing facilities, borne illnesses.Significant time and ener- enforcement of all pertinent laws,includ-
motels,and other miscellaneous com- gy is dedicated to food establishment ing Watertown's Animal Control
plaints. inspections and seminars.Food establish- Ordinance.Enforcement includes the
During the last year,the Health ment operators must have a clear under- issuing of citations (tickets) for non-com-
standing of the Food Code and are Nance with the animal control ordi-
Department adopted a Hazardous P
required,as of October 2001,to have nance.Additional responsibilities include
Materials Regulation that regulates the P
proper handling and disposal of haz- staff certified in the proper handling of responding to all emergency dispatch
ardous materials and waste.Additional food.Numerous Health Department semi- calls,and the prosecution of violators in
environmental programs that are ongoing nars have been planned for calendar year District Court.As needed,the Animal
include,but are not limited to,noise,air 2001 to provide ongoing education for Control Officer carries out isolation and
and dust complaints,asbestos complaints, the food service community. quarantine responsibilities,educates the
response to and analysis of hazardous Chapter H of the Massachusetts State public regarding health and safety con-
waste sites and spills,and coordinating Sanitary Code (housing code) requires cerns involving animals,appears in
household hazardous waste days. 2000 sanitarians to respond to many complaints school classrooms and on cable televi-
marked the third year of operation for the within 24 hours.These inspections nor- sion.This position has seen a drop in
state's first permanent regional household mally take place as a result of complaints activity since the currently appointed
hazardous waste facility in Lexington, by tenants.Final resolution of these housing Animal Control Officer is currently conva-
lescing from an injury.
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ANIMAL CONTROL STATISTICS Health as required by law. Immunization students.'Twice during the year Boston
Citations issued 10 of contacts and follow-up of patients is College nursing students intern with the
Cat licenses 453 vital for disease control.A Hepatitis B Public Health Nurse one day for six
Dog licenses 63 immunization for school age children weeks.
continues as a yearly initiative.The Public Additional meetings attended by the
Rabies Clinic Health Nurse obtains and distributes vac- Public Health Nurse included Early
The rabies clinic in Watertown is held cines and information received from the Childhood Partnership, School Linked
once a year with a local veterinarian par- state health department to over 20 Partnership,MCAP,Watertown Youth
ticipating.An additional clinic is held in Watertown health care providers. Coalition,and the state Community Health
Belmont.At the Watertown 2000 clinic Mantoux testing for tuberculosis is done Network Areas (CHNA).
over 75 dogs and cats were vaccinated. routinely: Lead poisoning in children is an
Dr.Thomas Cusick serves as the town's important health problem.The lead law NURSING STATISTICS
veterinarian and as one of the town's requires lead screening of all children Childhood Lead Screening 3
Inspector of Animals. who are attending day care or kinder- Tuberculosis Screening 38
garten.The Health Department has been Tuberculosis Referral 22
Mosquito Control screening all children whose parents have
q Tuberculosis Active Cases 4
The Board of Health and the Watertown requested the test.The nurse participates
DPW worked in conjunction with the East with ongoing community public health Communicable Diseases 106
Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission needs assessments (demographic/med- Blood Pressure Screening 432
in planning larvicide, adulticide and sur- ical/statistical analysis).Additionally,the Vaccine Doses Distributed to Watertown
veillance activities throughout the town. Public Health Nurse represents the Health Health Care Providers 32,150
2000 brought the threat of West Nile virus Department at the Massachusetts Flu vaccine Clinic-doses
to Watertown. One dead bird,found in Department of Public Health seminars, administered 1,560
Watertown,was positive for the virus. As The Health Department assists citizens Pneumonia Clinic-doses
a result of the West Nile virus threat the who need help resolving public administered 152
town applied larvicide briquettes to the health/medical issues. The Public Health A homebound visit for Flu&
town's catch basins in order to control Nurse refers citizens/patients to appropri- Pneumonia shots 76
the emergence of vector mosquitoes. The ate agencies when required.Additional Hepatitis Vaccine-Middle School
Health Department began planning for a duties include investigation, reporting and Children 195
comprehensive intervention, education follow-up of suspected elder and child Hepatitis Vaccine-Watertown High
and surveillance program for 2001. abuse cases. In 1997 the Public Health School Children 156
Nursing Nurse convened an interdepartmental task Massage Establishment Inspections 14
g force to address the needs of citizens in
Public Health Nursing is a constantly crisis.The task force,with members from Massage Practitioner 34
changing discipline.This role evolves the Police and Health Department, Birds Submitted for West Nile
because of new laws, mandates,new vac- Council on Aging,Food Pantry,Veterans virus Testing 11
cines,vaccine recommendations and pre- Office, and Housing Authority, continued
viously unrecognized hazards. The Public to collaborate in 2000 to provide Health Promotion
Health Nurse must constantly keep improved services for Watertown citizens. Disease Prevention
apprised of these changes in order to The Health Department is involved with
The Public Health Nurse also attends con-
provide effective intervention and educa- local community based health initiatives
tion. 76 flu and pneumonia immunizations timing education seminars and confer such as the Watertown Citizens for
were given to the homebound elderly and ences to maintain and update her profes- Environmental Safety (WCES), the
disabled this year.The flu and pneumonia sional knowledge and skills. Seminars Watertown Youth Coalition, the Watertown
b h by the Public Health Nurse
vaccine clinics occurred much later this sponsoredCommunity Task Force (WCTF),the
year than on previous years because of a include, but are not limited to,health Community Education Council (CEC), and
flu vaccine shortage. On a typical year care access training for school nurses the Mass.Dept. of Public Health's
and other professionals on insurance
over 2,500 people are immunized.This Community Health Network Area (CHNA).
flu season,because of the vaccine short- programs available through the state and These initiatives are designed to help
age, only 1,560 people were immunized federal government. The Public Health reduce incidence/prevalence of morbidity
in 2000/2001. Nurse continues to provide an education- and mortality in the community and to
al forum on public health and public Communicable diseases are reported to health nursing for Boston College nursing help foster a cohesive sense of community.
Massachusetts Department of Public
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Additionally,the Health Department pro- not comply,non-criminal tickets were Total Permits Issued for 2000
vides,through a grant from the issued and fines were paid. One establish- Food Service 174
Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program ment lost their right to sell tobacco for Retail Food 38
(MTCP),referral to local smoking cessa- seven days because of consistent non- Caterers 6
tion programs for any interested individu- compliance. One Day Catering 233
als.Other Board of Health/MTCP pro- Total Money Received for 2000
grams include the enforcement of the reg- Swimming Pools 19
ulations relating to the sale of tobacco to January $2,980.00 Massage Practitioners 33
minors,smoking in restaurants,and the Februar $1,025.00 Massage Establishments 14
distribution of informational materials to March $1,460.00 Mobil Foodservice 5
the community about the hazards of April $5,460.00 Funeral Directors 17
tobacco use.This past year,all restau- May $8,472.95 Rabies Clinic 51
rants in Watertown became smoke free Jun $4,603.15
except for four establishments that elect- Non Carbonated Water 1
Au
ed to construct a separate enclosed area g $2,731.00 Bakery 9
with a separate ventilation system. Augus $2, 38.55 Group Home 16
Monitoring of the restaurants and vendors September $8,000.40 Tanning 6Octobe $12,595.37
that sell tobacco has been a major part of Motel 1
the year's work. Compliance checks Novembe $4,790.00 Tobacco 51
reveal that the vast majority of permitted December $11,541.43 Hazardous Material Facility 100
establishments are complying with these Total $65,897.25
regulations.In the cases of those who do
Couneil on Aging
As we enter the new millennium,the C.O.A. case worker provided telephone for many their first introduction to a com-
Council on Aging programs continues to reassurance and home visits to those puter. Our two instructors who are retired
expand as the department services an age requesting it. Watertown residents are knowledgeable
range from sixty to one hundred. The number of seniors applying for Fuel and patient and classes are kept small.
The C.O.A. (Council on Aging) Resource Assistance and the Salvation Army Good Our innovative weekly lectures provided
Guide was totally revised utilizing bold Neighbor Energy Fund increased as utility an opportunity for seniors to get their
headlines,large print and streamlined costs skyrocketed.The C.O.A. also has a treasures appraised at our own"Antiques
information.It contained a wealth of small pool of Town emergency funds and Roadshow"Individuals brought old
information on services and activities Salvation Army monies available to help books stored in their attics to be exam-
available through the C.O.A.and other both seniors and non-seniors in an acute ined at another lecture by Ken Gloss of
agencies. Copies of the Resource Guide financial crisis. the Brattle Bookshop.The Watertown
were distributed around Watertown On-going services available through the Police Department collaborated with us
including at elderly housing sites,the C.O.A.included medical transportation, on hosting the M.B.T.A.for senior discount
Library and Town Hall.During this year a bus service twice a week to local super-
information and referral inquiries by markets,medical insurance counseling
phone and at the Senior Center increased
as seniors and their families sought help tax(the S.H.LN.E.program) income
to negotiate the aging network. assistance and monthly blood
pressure screenings.
A special outreach project to Watertown At the Senior Center,our computer class-
seniors over eighty-five was initiated in es were expanded to include intermediate
2000.A letter was sent to individuals word processing.Almost one hundred ill
informing them of services and programs TaxAide volunteer,Gurdon Buck helpingwith income
available to them in Watertown.The people took the beginner's class that was tax return
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The C.O.A.was saddened by the death of
long-time Board member,Lucy Nargozian.
She had been a member of the C.O.A. for
many years and an active, committed vol-
unteer for senior and community groups,
Marie Morello has been appointed to fill
her unexpired term.
The Watertown Food Pantry is under the
auspices of the C.O.A. In 2000,the Pantry
provided food to over six hundred and
fifty people of all ages. The Pantry is an
important resource to many who are
struggling to make ends meet.
1 The C.O.A. remains committed to
s providing quality services and programs
Senior Center staff and COA Board member,the late Lucy Nargozian,enjoy the St.Patrick's Day Party to the diverse population of older adults
in Watertown.
fare cards.The Police Department also Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. Boston
presented lectures on safety and how to exclusions included the Gardner Museum,
avoid scams. Seniors who came to the the Flower Show and a Duck Tour.
Wednesday series learned about journal
writing, caring for houseplants and back-
yard wildlife, courtesy of the
Massachusetts Audubon Society.
The Watertown Historical Society,the
Massachusetts Bar Association, the Older
Women's League and the Senior
Pharmacy Program disseminated infotma-
tion. Mt.Auburn Hospital came monthly
for a health series,which included
screening for osteoporosis and diabetes.
The Watch Our Weight class at the Senior
Center now includes a weekly visit from a
Mt.Auburn Hospital nutritionist. Special
workshops were offered in coping with
Computer instructor,Bettina Elliot with her class.
arthritis,the Alexander technique and
safe driving (A.A.R.P.'s "55 Alive.")
Our three weekly exercise classes and -
yoga class continue to grow in attendance
as more seniors discover these excellent
groups and the importance of staying fit. ;
In early 2000,line-dancing instructor
Manny Corr eria stepped in to take over
the popular line dancing class for retiring z`
teacher,Evelyn Lobar.
Day trips offered by the Center this year
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included travel to the coast of Maine,
Berkshire Music Tent to see"Camelot",
Lake Sunapee,N.H., and the Norman r"
Rio
Pen Pal volunteer and Lowell School fourth grade student and year-end social.
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Recreation Department
Organization final construction stages for field houses Sunday Nights we have an over 35
The function of the Watertown at Victory Field and Moxley Playground. Basketball Program and a Women's'
Recreation Department is to provide a This department attempted to make more Basketball program.
year round recreation program for the of the citizens aware of one of the town's The Watertown Recreation Department in
citizens of Watertown. It is the goal of most valuable asset,Arsenal Park. conjunction with its counterpart in
this department, that all citizens have Working with the Watertown Youth Soccer Belmont conducted various programs for
the opportunity to enjoy their leisure Director,we scheduled a portion of their our Special Needs Population.These pro-
time with enjoyable activities in a 6 on 6 program at the park.Working with grams included a Saturday Day Camp,
safe environment. the Watertown Police Department,a Friday Night Socials,Bowling,Softball,
The Director and Head Clerk are the Street Hockey Program for middle school Aerobics,Basketball and Track.Our par-
only full-time employees of the depart- youngsters was continued at Arsenal Park. ticipants also competed in many Special
ment. Part-time and seasonal employ- By having our Adult Tennis Lessons and a Olympic Programs.The Special Needs
ees are hired to instruct and supervise portion of our Summer Youth Basketball Activities for the people of the town run
the various programs of the department Program at the park,we exposed it to throughout the year.
during the year hundreds of the town's citizens. Spring
The Recreation Department expanded its During the spring the department con-
New Department g p g p
p Middle School Age Friday Night Drop-In
ducted a wide range
Initiatives and Expansions Gym Program to include the fall months programs for the
citizens of Watertown..Spring Programs
During 2000 the department was to go along with winter months.A High included"T"Ball for youngsters in grades
involved,along with the D.P.W.and School Drop-In Gym Program was re- K and 1 and Ragball for children in
Department of Community Development, established this past fall.
with planning for the renovation of the grades 2,3,4 and 5.Baton Classes were
Arsenal Park,Casey Playground, 2000 Programming ages
at the Phillips School for youngsters
ages 3 to 16.The M.John Moxley Track
Saltonstall Park and Sullivan Playground. Winter Program was again held at Victory Field
The same three departments were
involved with supervising the re-construc- With the arrival of winter comes a wide for children in grades 4 and 5.Adult
tion of Filippello Park.The old tot-lot at range of Basketball Programs for the citi- Lessons for tennis and golf were also con-
Filippello was replaced with a water spray zens of the town.There is"Biddy ducted this past year.
and two new play areas were added.Also Basketball"at the Watertown Boys& Summer
the parks'two playing fields were rebuilt Girls'Club for 2 and 3 graders.The
with new irrigation systems.A quarter department's Elementary School Program The department conducted a Summer
mile walking loop was also added to the runs at all 3 schools with practices and Playground Program at the Bemis,Casey,
Arlington Street side of the park.There games during the week.The 4th and 5th Moxley,Sullivan and Victory Field Parks.
were 10 picnic tables and 6 grills added graders also played at the Victor Palladino The activities on the playgrounds included
to the park to make it a fine facility for Gym at the Middle School on Saturday arts&crafts,baseball,basketball,tennis,
the people of Watertown.Working with mornings.This allowed more adults the track&field,softball,ragball,whiffleball
the Department on Community chance to assist with this program.The and more.
Development and D.P.W.,this department Middle School phase of the program For the 32nd year the Pequossette
was involved with planning and re-con- includes a Sunday In-Town League and 6 Summer Program was an intricate part of
struction of the Lowell Playground and Traveling Teams,which are now run by our Summer Program this past year.The
the Mary Williams Shea Tennis Courts at the Watertown Youth Basketball camp runs 4 two-week sessions for
Victory Field.The Lowell Park ball field Association.The Traveling Teams are for youngsters 4 to 13.On average there
was rebuilt with a new irrigation system. both boys and girls and play similar were 240 camper at each session.The
The tot-lot was also replaced with a new teams throughout the area.The donation daily activities include music,arts&
and safer structure and ground cover.The of time and energy by many volunteers crafts,playground games,sports,ping
5 tennis courts at Victory were rebuilt make the Traveling Teams'possible.An pong,foosball and gym play.The young-
while a newly relocated basketball court Adult League is also run with games at sters also went to the M.D.C.Pool to
was also added to the facility.The three the John J.Kelley Gym at Watertown High swim,to Arsenal Park for cookouts and
departments were also involved with the School.Also at the Kelley Gym,on other varied field trips.There were camp
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sleepovers for the older children; one of machine added to the quality of the les- Department,Watertown Men's Softball
which was held on the grounds of the sons this year.A new Track Program was League and Watertown Women's Softball
Middle School.Family Nights and Talent also added this summer with youngsters League.Permits were also issued to many
Shows also added to summer entertain- developing their shills to a level were they church groups, scout groups, civic organ-
ment of many of the town's residents. The successfully competed in area track izations,businesses and residents so they
department owes a special thanks to the meets. Sport Clinics for baseball, softball, could schedule activities on the town's
Watertown School Committee for its sup- soccer and roller-hockey became part of parks. The department also issued per-
port of the Pequossette Summer Program. the summer recreation program. mits for the use of Arsenal Park, as many
Summer Basketball Leagues were run for Fall people held picnics and parties on the
children and adults at many of the town's parks beautiful grounds.
Flag-tag football, soccer,mini-basketball
courts. The youth portion of the program and field hockey programs were offered The Watertown Recreation Department
included both instruction and games,
the elementary school students this past would like to thank all the Town
while the adult leagues produced many fall.Drop-In Gym Programs were held at Departments for their assistance over the
highly competitive contests.Hundreds of Watertown Middle School on Friday past year.Without their help and that of
people participated in the program as evenings for the students in grades 6 many of our fine citizens,we would not
players and/or spectators. through 12. Programs,for our special be able to provide the town's people with
Swimming Lessons were again conducted needs population,were also conducted anything near the programs they deserve,
at the M.D.C.Dealtry Pool. Classes levels during this time of year.The activities The Recreation Director would also like
ranged from toddlers through swimmers, included.social,field trips and many to thank his secretary,Acme Crimmins for
There were 3 two-week sessions of class- sports. her valued contributions to running the
es this past summer.Tennis Lessons were department.
given at the Mary Williams Tennis Courts Revenues and Other
at Victory Field.A new tennis ball-tossing Activities
Revenues from programs and other
sources totaled $134,266.61. This money
was used to fund many of the depart-
ment's programs.
The department worked with many
groups and individuals to arrange for
field use through the town during 2000.
Over 1600 park permits were issued to
groups such as Watertown Youth Soccer,
Watertown Youth Baseball,Watertown
Babe Ruth Baseball,Watertown Pop
Warner Football,Watertown Senior Babe
Ruth Baseball,the Watertown School
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Library
Mission volunteers,Lucille and Paul Burkhardt. were also publicly celebrated at a very
Watertown Free Public Library fulfills This will make it possible for those successful Literary Tea at the
the informational, cultural, and recre- knowing Braille to browse the collection Commander's Mansion.
ational needs of the community by more easily. The other new cultural initiative was the
providing access to a wide variety of The Library also continues to respond to creation of a high-quality brochure of the
popular and reference materials, demands for new collections.DVD's are Library's art collection.Each of the 34
resources, services, and programs that now an important part of the audiovisual pieces of art owned by the Library is iden-
extend their personal and intellectual section of the library, and the Young tified with a photograph and is explained
development and that reflect the Town's Adult Department added anime videos by accompanying text.This is the first
cultural and ethnic diversity. The staff and comic books in response to time that the library's treasures have been
works to create an environment which patron requests. researched and published for the public.
welcomes and satisfies the needs of
users of all ages and abilities, and Demand for electronic resources contin- A major new initiative in 2000 was the
works actively to attract new users ues to rise,as well.The Young Adult formation of a Building Committee and a
to the library. Department added word processing capa- Fundraising Committee to work on the
bilities to seven additional PCs,bringing application for library construction funds
New Initiatives the total number of computers with word through the Massachusetts Board of
The Watertown Free Public Library was processing software to nine.New databas- Library Commissioners.Members of the
the recipient of a grant in the amount of es became available through the committees include the Trustees,the
$7500 from the Massachusetts Board of Minuteman Library Network as well, Library Director,two staff members,the
Library Commissioners to improve including the Grove Dictionary of Art. Town Clerk,Town Councilor Sandra
customer service throughstaff training Kasabian-Hoffman,and several volunteers
g Two new initiatives revolved around
and the development of a customer Watertown's cultural heritage. The Adult from the community.The Committee
service manual. Department saw a need to better identify examined the needs of the library,and in
and publicize current Watertown authors. accordance with the grant application
In a continuing effort to improve cus- hired an architectural firm (Burt Hill
tomer service for our patrons with dis- Through a variety of methods,the authors hired n architectural
Associates) to perform a
abilities,the library's talking book collec- were identified and made more accessible Kosar
in the lib catalog.The authors feasibility study.The proposed plans call
tion was given Braille labels by two ' g for a doubling of the square footage of
the building on the existing site.The
Committee approved the plans and moved
forward with the grant application.
The community has always been generous
k i with the Library and 2000 was no excep-
tion.The Burke Fund (a bequest from a
former trustee)was used to purchase
materials for all departments.Several
donations to the Angela Ward,Kate
Richmond (former employees) and
` Kathleen Devaney Funds made it possible
for us to purchase large type books The
J Santoro Fund was used to purchase art
books.Donations were also received
from the Feinbloom Foundation,the
t ' Watertown Savings Bank,Fred and Renee
Paglia,G.Mattingly,Joni Kimberlin,
_ Nannette Baucher,M.K.T.Dyer,and E.
,,. Keeton. Several donations of library mate-
rials were received and Laurie and J.C.
North Branch Library,Allards Concert,Summer 2000 Jk Bejoian donated their design services for
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the art brochure.These donations are
most appreciated, and the whole commu-
nity benefits from them.
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Trustees � a
Officers were elected in January with �.
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Jeannie Caruso re-elected Chair,
Gracemarie LeBlanc elected Vice Chair, r �—
Raya Stern Treasurer,and Katherine
Button, Secretary.In appreciation of the *. j
many hours donated to the Library by vol-
unteers,the Trustees honored them with a _
Volunteer Appreciation night in June. In � �
2000, 59 volunteers donated a total of .
700 hours. e -
Personnel
Each year a Staff Day is held for the pur-
pose of staff development and training. •
The highlight of this year's Staff Day was
technology training.
One of the most important aspects of pro- Library Float,Millennium Parade,September 2000
viding excellent library service is to be
constantly training staff in order to have Programs and Services: created to assist parents make selections
the most up to date information possible. The library continues to provide many for their children which will support the
In 2000, staff attended workshops on popular programs and services for new Massachusetts Curriculum
children's literature,networking, business children,young adults, and adults. Frameworks and help prepare their chil-
reference,interlibrary loan, time manage- Toward that end,the Browsing Room was dren for the MCAS test. The Young adult
ment, search engines,web page design, rearranged to provide a more logical department staff also published the first
and music for children. Several staff also arrangement of materials and to provide issue of a newsletter for middle school
attended professional conferences— a more open space for programming students which highlights new fiction pur-
Massachusetts Library Association to occur. chased by the department.
Conference,New England Library The Adult,Young Adult,and Children's Training for the public on the catalog and
Association Conference, and the American Departments meet the needs of library the Internet is held on an ongoing basis
Library Association Conference. users by providing materials our patrons in the Adult Department. Book discussion
Personnel changes occurred in the fol- want in many different formats,including groups were continued at the Main
lowing departments: books (both regular and large type), Library, and at the North Branch. The
videos,talking books,CD's, cassettes, Young Adult Department continued the
Circulation Department:Library magazines,microfilm CD-ROM's, and Mother Daughter Book Group. Summer
Clerical Nancy Dunlop resigned and was other electronic resources.The reading clubs were conducted by the
replaced by Kathleen Horton. Departments also answer reference ques- Children's and Young Adult Departments.
North Branch:Library Clerical Bill tions in person,via email and over the
Mahonev retired.Library clericals Loretta telephone and do readers'advisory(sug- Special programs held by
Gentile and Christine Shadic were hired. gestions of reading materials). the Adult Department in
Young Adult Department:Young Adult Working with the high school language 2000:
Librarian Krista Armstrong resigned. arts department the Main Young Adult Main Library
Custodians:Head Custodian Michael department created a new summer read- . 3 author readings/book signings
Gregory resigned. Paul Joyal was hired as ing list for students in grades 9 through12.Young adult staff in conjunction with • Literary Tea for Watertown Authors
his replacement. • Southern Rail Bluegrass Family concert
the middle and high school English
departments also revised the reading list •Art lecture and bus trip with Father
Curran and Art Brochure introduction
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• Skinner antiques appraisers at Faire on • Book Bingo include classes, conversation groups, and
the Square • Bag Crafts one-on-one tutoring with volunteers.
•Van Gogh slide lecture • Bug-a-thon The first half of the year the program was
• Slide lecture by Carole Berney on • Mouse Hunt expanding with additional state funds, but
Charles River (began series) •Author Liza Ketchum in the second half of the year in contrast
• Monthly Community Art Exhibits and • Winter Stories with Svdelle Pearl services were reduced due to the loss of
Receptions in the Gallery,with help state funding. The non-profit organization,
from Watertown Arts Association and North Branch Friends of Project Literacy, stepped in and
Watertown Arts on the Charles • Valentine Crafts continued to finance the program for the
• Twice monthly book groups (with one • Egg Decorating Contest second half of the year until the Library
organizational dinner in the summer) • Garden Day program and Town decided to support the pro-
East Branch • Chalk Day Program gram starting January 2001.
• Book Talk with Virginia Tashjian • Bubble Day Program At the height of full funding in June 2000
• "Drawn to the World"Poems and • Campfire Sing-a-long the program was serving 205 students
Photographs, Cathy Anderson and Ken • Origami Workshop who collectively received 16 000 hours of
Martin •Allards Concert instruction.This included 7 ESOL ,
English for Speakers of Other Languages,
North Branch •Jean Schwartz Concert classes, conversation groups,tutoring,
• Book Discussion Group • Halloween Open House American Culture&Arts Class and a
•Adult Craft—Collage Notecards • Wrapping Paper Workshop Citizenship class. In the fall of 2000, there
•Adult Craft—Glass Painting • Snowglobe Workshop were 5 ESOL classes.At any given time
•Adult Craft—Beaded Snowflakes • Ornament Workshop there were approximately 70 volunteer
• Snowflake Workshop tutors providing direct service to over 80
Special programs held by students. In 2000 tutors volunteered 4900
the Young Adult Project Literacy, as an integrated part of hours of their time to help adult learners.
library services,provides Adult Basic
Department in 2000 The demand for services has increased
Education (ABE) services for both immi-
Main Library grants and English speakers. Services steadily as people become aware of our
services.The 230 students waiting for
• Friendship Bracelet Craft Program
• Tye-Dye T--Shirt Craft Program
•Wednesday Summer Afternoon Board
Game Program ,
• Teen Read Week
East Branch
• Kate Carney as Mary Anton
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North Branch + -
• Snowglobe Workshop jrr
• Ornament Workshop
Special Programs Held _
by the Children's
Department in 2000:
Main Library
East Branch r _
•Valentine Crafts
• Eggathon Reading Clubr
• Mother's Day Craft Main Library,toddler Sing-a-long with Happy Dan,March 2000
•John Davies and N.E. Opera presented
"The Magic Door"
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services in June 2000,increased to 280 DeCordova Museum pass was added in Reference Questions Answered in
by September 2000. 2000). The Friends also were very gener- person,via telephone, and email:
Adult and Young Project Literacy staff select the materials ous in their purchases of items to support g Adult 20,899
for the Adult Basic Education Collection the library Purchases included a digital Children's 5633
in the library This year 30 new titles were camera, a color printer, coffee urns, dish- TOTAL: 26,532
es for the Staff Room,a Cat in the Hat
added to the collection. This public col- costume for the Cbildren's Department, Attendance at Programs:
lection has books,videos and audio-cas- and holiday decorations.The Friends also
settes for adult students,tutors and teach- Dept. No. of Programs Attend.
ers in ESOL, basic literacy,and teachingsponsored many library programs and
conducted two very successful book sales. Adult 41 1063
techniques. Children's 338 8362
Project Literacy collaborates with StdtiS&S Young Adult 24 197
Watertown Housing Authority,Watertown Items added to the collection: TOTAL: 403 9,622
Public Schools,Watertown Community&
Adult Education and the First Parish Books 15,756 Children's Programs Breakdown:
Church of Watertown to serve the adults Sound Recordings 1042 No. of Programs Attend.
of this community. Since Library space is Videos 1222 Story Times:
limited these agencies provide space free CD-ROM's 116 Main Library 107 1930
of charge so we can conduct ESOL class- Total: 18,136 East Branch 44 644
es, conversation groups and train volun-
Circulation: North Branch 58 1381
teer tutors and teachers.
Main Library—Adult and Toddler Drop-In:
Friends of the Watertown Young Adult 173,002 Main Library 50 1838
Free Public Library Main Library—Children's 99,825 Movie Programs:
The Friends of the Library continued and East Branch—Adult and Main Library 39 805
expanded their support of the Museum Young Adult 9739 Craft Programs:
Pass Program which enables Watertown East Branch—Children's 13,455 Main Library 21 376
residents to visit the area's major muse- North Branch 17,897 East Branch 3 24
ums at no or nominal charge(the TOTAL: 313,918 North Branch 28 295
Class visits:
Main Library 59 1607
—— East Branch 48 711
Special Programs:
Main Library 62 1806
East Branch 7 130
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North Branch 14 439
Summer Reading Club
} - 'St No. of No. of Books
Participants Read/Listened to
Main Library
452 5958
East Branch
46 792
i North Branch
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31 519
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Main Library, "City Stage"performance of Tom Thumb,August 2000
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Veterans' Services
Veterans are "Twice the Citizen"
Using federal and state regulations as a The year 2000 brought many significant Veterans who extolled the many outstanding
guide,the Veterans' Services Office pro- events to the office of Veterans' Services: accomplishments of this, one of the oldest
vides advice and assistance to veterans In February,this office,along with all of VFW's in Massachusetts.
and their dependants on topics such as: the veterans' organizations in Watertown The month of May was uniquely eventful,
financial (based on income,eligibility and formed,for the first time,a veterans' as three significant events occurred.The
need);educational (there are state free council which has met once a month for first being that this office was the recipi-
tuition programs for eligible veterans and the purpose of distributing and updating ent of a Historical Commission Award,
the free Upward Bound program at the information such as new programs,bene- presented at the Commander's Mansion,
University of Massachusetts in Boston fits and the like along with allowing each for excellence in historical preservation.
helps veterans preparing to attend college); organization to be aware of monthly and We were honored to accept this award
housing (VA home loans and Watertown special events happening at each organi- and will continue to preserve the records
Housing Office);medical (local VA med- zation for the purpose of assistance and of veterans of Watertown. The Memorial
ical centers and outpatient clinics,such support.Throughout the year,monthly Day Parade went very well with an
as Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury); meetings were held which proved increase in participants and was honored
employment(Massachusetts Department extremely helpful in both allowing infor- to have,as our special guest,Colonel
of Employment and Training Offices and mation to be exchanged and mutual sup- Fred Christensen,United States Air Force,
the Vet-Tech training programs at the New port rendered. Retired,native of Watertown,who was
England Shelter for Homeless Veterans in New England's leading air ace of World
Boston).Additionally,we continually Of particular note,this office was hon- War H,having shot down 22 enemy
interact with Social Security,Medicare, ored to participate in the 75th anniversary
Veterans Administration,Massachusetts banquet of the Burnham-Manning planes over the skies of Europe in his
Department of Veterans Affairs,Borne VA Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#1105 in for Thunderbolt, "Rozhe rt.The
named
National Cemetery,Senior Center,many February.Commander Joseph Caouette for his Watertown sweetheart.The
town departments,local veterans and his committee did an outstanding job United States Air Force"Band Liberty"l
from Hanscom Air Force Base led off
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organizations,SHINE program,New with notable guest speakers from organi-
England Shelter for Homeless Veterans zations such as the state VFW office and the parade.
among others. New England Shelter for Homeless
World War II Veterans High School Diploma Ceremony, "Operation Recognition"
Watertown High School, May 8, 2000
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Domenic Poulino(left)and Joseph Poulino(right) Vincent Kelly(left)and Richard Duest(right)
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The third.event was the awarding of
Watertown High School diplomas to 39
World War II veterans, at the auditorium
of the Watertown High School,who did
not have the opportunity to graduate with r,
their class due to having enlisted in the
military to serve our country in time of
great need.Due to the efforts of Dr. Sally
Dias, Superintendent of Schools;Dr.Jim
Cavanaugh,Headmaster of Watertown
High School,teacher and student volun-
teers, and local veterans' organizations
the event went quite well. Keynote speak-
ers included: Commissioner Thomas S_ 1
Kelley,The Commissioner of Veterans' `
Services for Massachusetts,Town Council
President Clyde Younger,and Town
Manager Michael Driscoll. "Operation � — —
Recognition"was started by Bill Stukey, Colonel Fred Christensen, Watertown Native, World War If Leading Air Ace of New England with 22 confirmed
enemy planes shot down,at podium,Memorial Day
Veterans Services Officer of Woburn and
Bob Norton(Watertown High School grad-
uate), Headmaster of Woburn High
School as a way to make up for an over-
sight that had gone on for over fifty years.
At the conclusion there was hardly a dry
eye in the place.
July Fourth was the third anniversary of _
q ayti�.iu1 il,fy
the Charles J. Shutt Marine Detachment at
its' new home on Mount Auburn Street, 01
having moved there from Belmont Street.
A re-dedication ceremony was held which
included notable speakers from the town and Marine Corps. Since 1958,the Shutt
Detachment has been a welcomed addition
to the storied veteran legacy of Watertown. _
Truly, a significant veteran event happened I
on July 15,when the aircraft carrier John
F. Kennedy,proudly moored in Boston
Harbor and welcomed World War II vet-
erans involved in the liberation of France.
The French Consul General presented
each veteran with a certificate.Watertown
residents,Walter Munger,Robert Munger -
and Arthur Martel were among the distin-
guished recipients.
This office set up an information table at
the Faire on the Square in September and
provided benefits information to a
number of veterans and dependents on a Shown here on the deck of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy in Boston Harbor,three sons of Watertown(left to
right)Robert Munger, Walter Munger and Arthur Martel proudly display certificates awarded to them by the
wide variety of subjects. Local veterans' Counsul General of France in Boston,the Honorable Stephone Chmelewsky. These certificates were given as a
organizations such as the VFW Post#1105 gesture of recognition and gratitude from the French people to the American Veterans who fought to free France
from its occupier.
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and Shutt Marine detachment set up Pvt. Charles J. Shutt Detachment
informational displays. Re-dedication July 4, 2000
Also in September,this office participated
in the third annual Department of ,
Veterans Services Training Session.This +
three day annual event is invaluable in
keeping all of the Veterans Service
Officers in the state current with regard
to updates on regulations,new programs
and the like.
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September heralded one of the largest —
parades in Watertown history.The
Millennium Committee,headed by Gerry K
Britner,Joyce Munger and Lucia
Mastrangelo,with a special note to
Dolores Grandinetti, Chairman of the
Parade Committee and Joe Caouette,VFW Joseph Shutt(brother of Charles J.Shutt,left),Ltc.Henry"Hank"Donigan(middle)and Joseph Aterina(right)
Post#1105 Commander, did an outstand-
ing job in providing the Town of Watertown
a truly memorable parade.All of the 0177
town's veterans' organizations took part. �� _=•___ � _ -
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In November,the Veterans' Day obser-
vance at the Shutt Marine Detachment was
particularly memorable. Russ Buchanan, 7 �b
a Watertown 100-year-old WWI &WWII
veteran was honored by being presented
memberships in the VFW&Shutt.
After the event concluded, Kevin
MacDonald,along with other associates
from the MacDonald,Rockwell,
MacDonald Funeral Home,held a balloon
release honoring "those who helped win
World War 1I". Under Kevin's leadership, From left:Michael Munger,I Robert DeLuca,Joseph Catering,Ltc.Henry"Hank"Donigan",James Sahokion
*Ltc.Donigan graduated Annapolis,presently on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
MacDonald,Rockwell,MacDonald _
Funeral Home was the Watertown repre-
sentative for the national program, .,
"Celebration of Freedom"under the aus-
pices of the National Funeral Director's
Association. Many local residents partici-
pated by making a donation and putting
the name of a World War 11 veteran (either ,
military or civilian who helped out on the
home front) in a balloon which were all - - =- -
released at the same time.The donations
received went to support the World War II . -
Memorial in Washington,D. C.
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We are proud to aid and assist the veter-
ans of Watertown and their dependents.
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Shutt Detachment U.S.M. C.Faire on the Square, September 23,2000.Peggy Caterina(left), Commandant
Willmont Griffin(middle)and Ray Bailey(right)
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John A. Ryan Skating Arena
The John A Ryan Skating Arena success- Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic combination of the new floor and refrig-
fully completed its twenty-ninth year of Association hosted twelve games at the eration system should show considerable
operation.Watertown Youth Hockey pro- Arena,including Division Three semi-finals. lower of energy usage.
vided a twenty-eight week program for the The much anticipated replacement of the In addition to these projects the boards
youth of Watertown.Their program Arena floor took place.The old floor had were replaced with a state of the art
continues to grow stronger through the settled up to six inches in spots.The proj- design that should give many years of use.
hard work of the league officers,coaches ect included rebuilding with a structural The Arena was also made to be ADA com-
and players. slab of 12 inches followed by the refriger- pliant and up to code with the updated
Watertown High School girls'team quali- ated slab of 5 inches. This refrigerated fire alarm system with pull stations locat-
fied for the State play-offs.The boys' floor contains 8 tons of rebar and over ed at all exits.
team continues to work towards their 40,000 linear feet of poly piping. The entire staff would like to thank the
goals.Bentley College made the jump to During this period the Refrigeration sys- Staff at Town Hall,Department of Public
the Division One Metro Atlantic Athletic tem was updated to a NH3 system with Works,Watertown Police and Fire for
Conference.Trinity Catholic and Newton greater cooling and less energy demand answering our calls for assistance quickly
South also call the Arena home.The than the problematic R22 system.The and professionally.
Department of Public Works
Administration burials)were sold for immediate use as Staffing changes included the hiring of
The office staff handles public relations well as 4 double graves (for four burials Donato Alonzi as a provisional employee.
and information,permits,departmental each) and no triple graves. There were Phil Clark became a permanent employee.
payroll,purchasing,invoicing,account- no disinterments.
ing,water and sewer billing,commercial Highway
record Central Motors The Highway division is responsible for
trash collection billing,cemeteryrecords,
funding issues surrounding all The staff maintains and repairs vehicles maintenance and repair of approximately
find contracts and interface with state and for nine divisions,Town inspectors and 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles
federal agencies.Administrative staff also administrative vehicles.Vehicles range of Town sidewalk,maintenance and
mai from light pick up trucks to heavy dump repair of paved areas abutting or con-
maintains communications with the trucks and related construction equipment. tained within Town facilities,review and
Town's contractor providing residential
trash removal,and handles public rela- FY2000 vehicle acquisitions included a issuance of relevant permits.
tions,data collection and analysis,and JCB backhoe,an International Crew Cab, P.J.Keating,the contractor performing
State reporting requirements regarding two one on utility trucks,a one ton utility Phase V of the roadway program, con-
trash collection and recycling. truck,a bucket truck,a brush chipper,a cluded most of the work on multiple
Patty Sampson joined the Department in service truck and a 5 ton trailer. locations slated for improvement.
November 1999 in a position added to Locations included Fuller Road,Winsor
alleviate the burden of administrative con- Forestry Ave,Jefferson Street,Bancroft Street,
cerns facing the Department. The Forestry division handles pruning and Walcott Street,Phillips Street,Morse
maintenance of urban forest and shrub- Street,Hosmer Street,Perry Street,
Cemetery bery on Town property.In FY2000,the Lexington Street from (Main Street to
The Cemetery division is responsible for Forestry division removed 103 trees and Acton Street),Dewey Street,Chestnut
maintenance of over thirty acres of ceme- 113 stumps.There were 7 trees felled by Street,Oliver Street,Washburn Street,
tery at three separate locations, sale of storms and one by a motor vehicle acci- Bridge Street,Cross Street,Grove Street,
grave plots,preparation of graves,over- dent.Division staff processed 341 requests Wollitzer Lane and Fletcher Terrace.
sight of funerals at Town cemeteries. from residents for tree trimming and han- The contract for FY99 sidewalk repairs
dled the annual chipping of Christmas
In FY2000,the division handled 126 trees in January and February 2000. was concluded and the same contractor
interments,buried 1 stillborn infant and began work on FY00 Permanent Street
an additional 18 remains from crema- Patching.Work on the FY00 sidewalk
tions.Eighteen single graves (for two 41 repair contract was started and brought
close to conclusion.
In house staff performed additional work notably in ball field and cemetery mainte- To further enhance services to residents,
crack sealing,permanent street patching, nance and fence painting. home visits to clarify and review com-
filling potholes, crosswalk painting plaints about water bills were expanded,
installing berm, and repairing sidewalks. Property and Buildings adding to the testing and inspection func-
The staff of the Property and Buildings
A crew of in house staff was dedicated to tions already performed by a full time
placing of loam and seed on completion division repairs and maintains Town facil- water quality staff person.
of contract work on sidewalks to both ities,including HVAC and lighting systems,
speed the work of the contractors and to signage for elections and Town functions The Department was proud to be the first
spread the contract costs t cover as and the complex electrical wiring for of ten communities on the Lower Charles
many locations as possible. Town wide fire alarm and emergency River to complete its obligations under
response systems. Staff also worked the EPA illicit connection removal program.
Issues of air quality in the snow room and extensively on seasonal lighting and ban- Steve Haggerty and Charles Hyde became
certain other offices led to their closure ners. The division is responsible for plac- permanent employees of the Department.
and to the acquisition of a trailer to pro- ing and repairing street and stop signs.
vide suitable replacement space. The installation of replacing water meters
The division provides assistance to other with meters that read by radio frequency,
Staffing news included the appointment of departments in assembling staging and started in April 1999, continued full scale
Ed Baptista of the Highway Division as its sound equipment,placement of signs and for the course of the year with a net
new permanent Supervisor. Mr.Baptista barricades for special events such as installation and retrofit total of 5300
relieved Joe Aiello,who had served as the parades or the popular Faire on the meters. As anticipated,the number of
division supervisor since the resignation Square,and rearranges furniture when
of Jim Riccio. needed for painting or renovations. estimated bills, abatements and commit-
of ments began to diminish.
Parks Sewer and Water
Snow and lee
The Parks division handles all mainte-
The scope of services for water and sewer The Department of Public Works contin-
nance needs at 88 acres of Town staff continued to cover maintenance and ues to be proud of its unparalleled repu-
grounds,parks and recreational facilities repair of approximately 80 miles of sewer tation for superior snow and ice control.
configured in 12 baseball fields, seven mains and 80 miles of drains with accom-
soccer fields, one field hockey field and panying service laterals, cleaning of all Having been pleased with the results of
one football field. The division interfaces Town catch basins,plumbing for all Town ground speed controls that reduce the
with all groups using facilities, and facilities,review of relevant permits. volume of deicing chemicals used in the
accordingly marks playing grounds for all treatment of road surfaces during snow
baseball,football,field hockey and soccer During the year,the staff repaired water and ice events,the Department is looking
games played by high school,recreation main breaks and 36 water leaks, replaced to phase in additional such equipment.
28 fire hydrants and gate valves per- Installation will take
dept. and youth groups in spring and fall. place in phases due
formed 21 water service renewals, to the high costs of the equipment.
The division uses the services of an out- repaired 14 sewer lines and repaired 3
side contractor,Vanaria,to assist in parks drains.Four illicit connections were Waste Disposal
maintenance and Leahy Landscaping to removed and the staff relined 500 feet of Recycling activities were expanded to
assist in Turf Maintenance. sewer lines on Pleasant Street. include collection of computer monitors
The Division opened a very attractive new Bolstered by services of outside contrac- and televisions (CRTs) in accordance with
Water Park at Filippello Park complete tors,new drain lines were installed on new DEP regulations. The first drop off
was held at the end
with rest rooms and new soccer fields. Waltham Street,Washburn Street and ss June and was an
Staffing changes included the retirement
Chandler Street and all Town catch basins overwhelming success.
of long time staffer Lee Burns and the hir- were cleaned. The Division continues to The Department added the collection of
ing of Stephen Hopkins.An off hours utilize the services of Advanced Pipe NiCad and Metal Hydride batteries to the
position was created to provide more Inspection for cleaning and television materials accepted at the Recycling
direct service to the people using our inspections of sewer and drain lines and Center.
parks and Kenny Anderson was hired for of Hydraulic Engineering for inflow and The Department sold almost 1400 tons of
the position. infiltration testing and surveys, smoke excess capacity at the NESWC trash incin-
The Department was again fortunate to testing and elimination of illicit connections. erator in North Andover to other NESWC
have the assistance of students in the In response to continually expanding communities.This yielded income in
summer of 2000. Students worked in the mandates of regulatory agencies, division excess of$95,426 to the Town and assist-
areas of parks, cemeteries and forestry. In staff continued testing and inspections ed two other NESWC municipalities who
a seemingly short period of time,the Stu- required by the United States Environmental were over their own Guaranteed Annual
dents accomplished a great deal of work, Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Tonnage (GAT) in deliveries.
Department of EnvirMwnental Protection.
Police Department
1N,ainin9 safe response to community emergencies, Field Operations
During the year 2000 all members of the team building,problem solving, and pro-
Watertown Police Department attended tecting our elders.During the summer Patrol Division
thirty-two hours of in-service training ses- months,Lt. Robert McElroy and Sergeant The primary mission of the Patrol
sions presented by the Massachusetts Edward Kasabian participated in an Division is to serve Watertown's citizens
Criminal Justice Training Council.The intense community policing management through a cooperative effort and to gro-
in-service training program has a core project sponsored by the Regional tect their property through enforcement
curriculum consisting of criminal,motor Community Policing Institute for New of laws and highly visible deterrent activi-
vehicle and constitutional law updates, England. ties.The officers of the Patrol Division
self-defense,first aid and cardiopul- Traffic Division officers attended courses represent the department's first response
monary resuscitation (CPR).Watertown in motor vehicle law, standardized child to all emergencies and most calls for
Police instructors were re-certified in the passenger safety,basic and advanced service.Due to retirements,the
areas of infrared Breathalyzer,Passive motor vehicle accident investigation,and Department hired seven new officers in
Alcohol Sensor (PAS) technology, motor vehicle homicide investigation. 2000,to fill existing vaccines.From the
CPR,OC-5,firearms,Rape Aggression time an officer retires,it takes approxi-
Defense (RAD) self defense and E-911 Specialized training was conducted in the mately one year to hire and train an offi-
telecommunications. Detective Division.Detectives attended cer to fill that vacancy.
seminars in hostage negotiation and sui-
Firearm training and qualification courses cide mediation sexual assault and stalk- During initiated investigations,769 calls for service.These calls
the Patrol Division respond-
ed to 27
were conducted for all department mem- ing,gangs drugs and guns,search and nve
bers twice during the year 2000.In the seizure,crime scene photography,latent stigations and events that
do
spring,all officers attended a field-training fingerprint recovery,property and evi- resulted in not reflect all o all
o arrests.These statisticsf the officer-initiated con-
course at Devens,MA.In the fall,all offi- dence room management,firearms legal
cers went to the Boston Police Range at update,and managing the media. facts made by patrol officers during the
Moon Island in Boston where they qualified course of routine patrol.
in low lighting conditions at nighttime. Police supervisors received additional
training sponsored by various law Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was
Patrol officers received specialized enforcement and academic specialists. also placed in the enforcement of traffic
regulations
instruction in the following areas:com- Sergeant Gerard Mullen and Sergeant keeping with the goal of
munity policing,juvenile violence,powers Michael Lawn attended a three-week moving traffic safely and efficiently on the
of arrest motor vehicle stops,police traf- streets of Watertown. Officers and equip-
p �p supervisor's course sponsored by Babson
fic radar operation,operating under the College in Wellesley,MA.Eight ranking ment were assigned to monitor and
influence investigation,auto theft,basic officers attended a two-week police lead- enforce traffic rules and orders when
drug identification and investigation,basic ership course sponsored by the University necessary in keeping with this goal.
fire investigation, suicide prevention, of Massachusetts at Lowell and the Lowell One such initiative is conducted in
emergency vehicle operation,basic motor- Police Department.Additionally,supervi- Watertown Square in response to citizen
cycle operation,Drug Abuse Resistance sors received training in computer usage, complaints of vehicles"running"red
Education (DARE),E-911 telecommuni- Breathalyzer operation,internal affairs, lights.A team of four officers is assigned
cations,sexual harassment awareness, and civil liability. to Watertown Square on alternating
and employee assistance.Twenty officers
received intensive training in domestic Civilian employees and public safety dis- mornings and evenings,and conduct
violence investigation sponsored by the patchers received training in first aid and highly visible enforcement action.Officers
Middlesex District Attorney's Office. CPR,work place safety,legal issues for are also assigned to"hot spots"for
dispatchers,law enforcement dispatching, enforcement.These locations are where a
In keeping with the Department's commu- and basic fire dispatching. large number of accidents or violations
nity policing efforts,twenty officers occur,or where there are numerous
attended an intensive training course in The Police Department's commitment to a complaints by citizens.This selective
community policing sponsored by the well-trained and educated work force is enforcement activity is funded by a
New England Community-Police an ongoing process and will continue well Community Policing Grant the Department
Partnership and held at St.Anselms into the future. has received from the Government.
College in Manchester,N.H.Officers also Patrols were adjusted during the course
were trained in community policing relat- of the year to address increased activity
ed areas such as leadership,school safety,
43 due to crime trends,holidays,special
events, and recreational events at parks officer on patrol to get an up close and tions allows Police Officers to dedicate
and playgrounds. Patrols were increased personal view of police work. their time to other police duties.
during peak shopping periods in the busi- Public Safety Dispatchers Between January and December, 2000,
ness districts of Watertown.This was
accomplished by using motor patrol,foot There are nine Public Safety Dispatchers the Traffic Division conducted surveys,
patrol, and the use of bicycles.The Patrol that answer over 200,000 incoming studied traffic flows,and conducted inves-
Division works in concert with other divi- phone calls per year.The dispatchers tigations for the Watertown Traffic Com-
sions in the Police Department and out- answer all calls for assistance for both the mission. This information was used by the
side public and private agencies within Watertown Fire Department and Police Traffic Commission their determination
the area to accomplish the objective of Department.The dispatchers, come under for the addition,replacement, a deletion
providing the most effective deployment the Patrol Division of the Police of traffic signs,rules and regulations.
of personnel possible. Computer data is Department.They are the first point of The Traffic Division also conducted addi-
analyzed on a daily basis to assist in the contact for all citizens requesting assis- tional surveys and investigations for other
deployment of police officers to areas in tance or directions from either depart- Town agencies such as the DYW.,Zoning
need of police attention. ment.The dispatchers answer all E-9I I Board of Appeals or Planning Board.
The Patrol Division, as well as the entire calls and are responsible for dispatching The Traffic Division has also purchased
Police Department,is committed to all fire apparatus and ambulances when two speed/radar trailers with federal
Community Policing. One of the goals of required. They also dispatch all police grant money awarded to the department,
cars to service and emergency calls
Community Policing is to build a partner- which amounted to 27,769 calls for sery These trailers are portable radar units
ship between the police and the commu- ice last year alone. These dispatchers are which display the target vehicle speed on
nity, encouraging interaction between the also required to make contact with the a 3'x 3' display window.This appears to
two so that we can solve community Registry of Motor Vehicles to obtain vehi- be an effective tool in reducing vehicle
problems together.This partnership also speed in problem areas where the trailer
allows the community to let the police cle information and confirm warrants on is set up.
wanted individuals.
know what concerns they have and which The Traffic Division also supervises twenty-
issues they feel are important and would Traffic Division two full time and five part time traffic
like addressed. Officers constantly receive In 2000 the Watertown Police Department supervisors.These supervisors are
training in Community Policing and are Traffic Division conducted traffic enforce- responsible for traffic control and the safe
encouraged to increase their interaction ment activities throughout the Town. passage of school children in and around
with the citizens on their respective patrol These activities included enforcement of the public schools.
routes. Officers are also relieved of their both parking regulations and moving
assignment for a portion of their shift to motor vehicle laws.In addition to their In the event of any serious or fatal accident,work with the community on various
regular assignments, the Traffic Division the Watertown Police Department Traffic
issues and problems. Accomplishments began a comprehensive traffic enforce- Division maintains a team of accident
include: a Police Athletic League that has reconstruction specialists who are on call
had over two hundred youths participate went program in Watertown Square
which had been identified as high acci- twenty-four hours a day.
and are coached by police officers and dent location. The Traffic Division received a$7,500
dispatchers who volunteer their time; a Pedestrian Safety and Education
"Cop's and Kids"program involving A new Harley Davidson Motorcycle was Enforcement Grant from the Governor's
police officers, students,and teachers in a added to the Traffic Divisions fleet,bring- Highway Safety Bureau.This allowed the
structured after school program between ing the total complement of motorcycles department to concentrates crosswalk
the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.for in the Division to four. Officers operating violations and to distribute educational
middle school youths. In 2000 the Police these motorcycles attended forty hours of literature a pedestrians found using
Department held two Citizens Police instruction at the Boston Police unsafe procedures.
Academies which give participating citi- Motorcycle Training Academy and the
zens an inside look at the police depart- M.B.T.A. Motorcycle Training Academy. The division also received a$3,000 Child
ment, Each class is made up of approxi- Safety Seat Installation Grant from the
The Traffic Division is now supervising mately twenty citizens, of all ages, and is two town employees who are employed as G.H.S.B. which was used to purchase car
taught by police officers on various sub- Parking Enforcement Officials, these posi- seats and installation supplies. Traffic offi-
jects including narcotics, criminal law, tions have not been occupied since the cers install these seats for town residents
traffic patrol rocedures and deadl free of charge. Officers attend a forty-
force. , y early 1980's when Proposition 2'iz was
force.The program also included a ride enacted.The addition of these two posi- hour course to learn how to properly
along,where participants can ride with an install child car seats.
44
The Traffic Division also received a grant Office,Boston,Lynn,Marblehead, This department is a member of the
of fifty bicycle safety helmets from Wrentham,and Woburn police departments. Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task
G.H.S.B.,for distribution to town youths Force (SMCDTF) which was formed in
Kelly working together with the Boston
in need of a helmet or in conjunction In February of o Detective Joseph 1996 and consists of officers from nine
together
with a bicycle safety program. Police Department and the Governors area police departments.The division
In the Year 2000,the following motor Auto Theft Task Force identified and currently has one detective assigned to
vehicle citations were issued by the arrested an Asian male who has been this task force.In the year 2000 the
department: involved in numerous thefts of motor SMCDTF has conducted seventy-one
nty-one (71)
vehicles in the greater Boston area. investigations and successfully closed fifry-
35,960 total parking violations g six (56).These investigations resulted in
10,499 total moving citations issued in In June of 2000,the Watertown Police the arrest of seventy-seven (77) persons
2000,including; Department responded to a sudden death and the following seizures.
74 OUI 1st of a 21 year old male at a local all alco- Drugs:Cocaine— 1,212 grams,
2 OUI 2nd holic common victualler licensee on Marijuana— 169.5 pounds, Heroin—
3 OUI 3rd Arsenal St. Investigation by the detective 157 bags,Valium- 270 tablets, Ecstasy—
NO OUI Drugs division discovered that the deceased 249 tablets,Ketamine—22 bottles,
consumed a significant amount of alco- Mushrooms- 1/2 pound,Blotter Acid—
188 Suspended/Revoked licenses holic beverages at Case 's before his
� Y 47 hits,Percocets—24,Methadone—
126 W/O being licensed death. Casey's license was suspended 2 tablets
1138 Accidents for over four months and its hours of Weapons:Handguns— 10.Assets:
938 MN vs MN operation restricted.
Vehicles-8, US Currency- $23,331.00
70 M/V vs Fixed As a result of a continued Federal
The Prosecutor's Unit continued to work
28 M/V vs Ped. Accountability Incentive Block Grant effectively with the Middlesex County
15 M/V vs bicycle (JAIBG) the Watertown Police Department District Attorneys Office. Over 1,140
87 M/V vs other is continuing the Juvenile Encounter Team cases were handled by the Prosecutor's
program U.E.T.).The J.E.T.program will Unit in the year 2000.
There were no fatal accidents in 2000 run from September 1, 2000 until August
31, 2001. The Detective Division has continued to
Detective Division work closely with other area departments,
The Detective Division is comprised of the The J.E.T.program is a cooperative effort including Boston to address any gang
Investigative Unit, Licensing Unit,Juvenile between the Waltham Probation activity.A detective has been assigned to
Unit,Domestic Violence Unit,DrugUnit Department, Middlesex DA's office and
identify and monitor gang activity. The
and the Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the the Watertown Police Department. This identify
also works with other local
division investigated numerous crimes, program,which is directed by Detective and Federal agencies in the area of
initiated investigations, inspected licensed Michael Munger,funds the joint weekend gaining, organized crime, sexual assault
premises and were involved in programs night patrols of a team consisting of a and firearms.
for juveniles,the elderly,the business police officer and probation officer.The
community and the general public. team attempts to locate,field interview Throughout the year there was a contin-
and counsel youths who have been identi- ued effort to scrutinize reported crimes.
In January of David Detective Joseph Kelly fied.as "at-risk"or youths that are cur- This strategy revealed that many crimes
and Detective David Collins broke a large rently on probation.This team patrol that were reported were unfounded or
pickpocket ring,which specifically target- approach has proved effective at lowering false and that many reported commercial
ed the elderly.This ring involved the alter- the number of youths who re-commit larcenies were committed by employees.
ation of a victim's stolen drivers license criminal offences.Two probation officers
and the using of stolen checks to deplete In addition to their normal duties the
and 12 police officers are assigned to division also conducted alcohol related
a victim's bank account.Det. Kelly located the program.
a fingerprint of a prime suspect on a sweeps aimed at curtailing teenage
deposit slip and was able to positively The Domestic Violence Unit was estab- involvement in such activity. Package
identify,and arrest this person. lished in 1992 and investigates over 200 stores, clubs, and restaurants were moni-
Information gained from this arrest cases a year.In addition,the unit provides tored and youths questioned as to proper
revealed a large organized ring stealing legal advise, support and assistance to identification. The success of these opera-
over two hundred thousand dollars from other agencies,with the emphasis being tions is a result of the educational efforts
numerous elderly victims. Other agencies placed on the safety of the victim and of this division directed towards the
involved included: The Attorney General's prosecution of the abuser. liquor establishments and the strong
4i
enforcement action by the Watertown of this unit conducted inspections of vari- (74) days.The Suspension of three (3)
Licensing Board. The division also partici- ous licensed establishments during both Auto Repair licenses for a total of five (5)
pated in teaching several classes at the day and night time hours.Any irregulari- days. One (1) alcohol license holder had
Watertown Citizen Police Academy. ties observed during these inspections its license modified and its hours of
Licensing Unit were investigated and appropriate action operation restricted.In addition,several
taken whenever deemed necessary. licensed establishments,including both
In order to encourage cooperation alcohol and auto repair,were issued
between the licensees of the City and the During 2000,complaints filed with the written warnings.
Police Department,with the intent to Watertown Licensing Board resulted in
detect possible violations of the laws and the following actions being taken:The It was found necessary to suspend two
regulations governing licenses,members suspension of six(6) licenses for alcohol (2) firearms permits for domestic vio-
establishments for a total of seventy-four lence violations.
Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Incident Investigate a gas leak or odor 64 Hazardous material spills or leaks 21
Response: Brush or grass fire 20 Emergency medical assistance call 2,112
The Watertown Fire Department respond- Heating system malfunctions or fires 52 Miscellaneous calls for assistance 100
ed to 3,977 reported fires and emergency Smoke condition investigated 76 Mutual aid response to other
calls for assistance during the year 2000. Electrical problem with appliance or communities 195
A summary of those incidents and esti- building service 44 Elevator emergencies,victims trapped
mated property losses as compiled by the Building or structure fire 16 inside elevator car 25
Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 44 Motor vehicle accidents 199
Accidental alarms from building False calls reporting a fire or emergency Calls investigated,services rendered
fire-reporting systems 625 27 as required 24
Motor vehicle fires 27 False calls reporting an explosive device 2 Downed electrical or utility wires 47
Assistance with animal control problems Assist with water problem in budding 78 Reset building fire protection
14 alarm system 30
Assist with being locked out of
Investigate an oil leak or odor 9 automobile or dwelling 110 Rubbish or Dumpster container fires 16
_ Total Number of Emergency
ri1 Responses for the Year 2000: 3,977
Annual Apparatus Response for 2000:
Central Fire Station (Station 1),
0!" 99 Main Street:
Engine 1 1,580
Ladder 1 906
East Watertown Fire Station (Station 2),
•� WATERTOWO564 Mount Auburn Street:
Engine 2 1,209
FIREi Ladder 2 536
North Watertown Fire Station (Station 3),
270 Orchard Street:
Engine 3 1,129
Fire Rescue (emergency
medical ambulance) 2,044
Ladders,lots of them,are carried on the two Fire Department ladder trucks,in addition to the 110-foot power- Note:some incidents require response
operated aerial ladder.Firefighters welcomed 40 Watertown students participating in the Middlesex County Youth
Public Safety program to their fire station on July 25,2000. of more than one unit to the scene of the
46 emergency.
Two Multiple Alarm Fires in 2000: responded to the fire to assist other
The Fire Department responded to many departments with firefighting efforts.
calls for structure and dwelling fires dur- Estimated Property Losses in 2000:
ing the year.The initial response to such Structure fires $,3,190,500 E ,
calls is by two engine companies and an Motor vehicle fires $42,700 '
aerial ladder company,under the com- Other fires, all categories $83,500
mand of the deputy fire chief on duty.
This response is usually sufficient to con- Total Estimated Dollar
fine and extinguish the fire. However, Loss: $3,316,700
when conditions require the response of Estimated Largest Losses in
more fire apparatus,the officer in charge Property:
at the scene orders additional alarms to 5 5reinforce the initial fire attack. re Grandview Ave.
residence $150,000
Watertown firefighters responded to two
340 Pleasant St. Store Manager Allan LaBelle receives a plaque and
fires in 2000 for Which a second alarm the thanks of the Watertown Fire Department from
was sounded, bringing two more engine Commercial occupancy $3,000,000 Chief Paul McCaffrey,at left. The Watertown Mall
Papa Gino's restaurant contributed pizza for guests
companies and another aerial ladder Fees Collected attending the annual Fire Department Open House
company to the fire location.The location in October 2000.At right in photo are the now-
of the fires and the date of the incident Smoke detector inspections $10,240 retired fire inspector,Captain Anthony Ferolito,and
, Firefighter Duke Arone.
are as follows: Copies of departmental reports $186
Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: Required Permits for product storage, are certified emergency medical techni-
or regulated activities $6,850 cians.The remaining firefighting personnel
1/4/00 55 Grandview Ave. Residence are qualified to state standards as medical
Annual fees for connection to First Responders.
7/5/00 340 Pleasant St. Commercial master fire alarm boxes $17,683
occupancy All members of the department certify
Mutual Aid Assistance from other Cargo tank-truck vehicle inspections $540 annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Greater Boston Fire Departments Required fire prevention inspections, (CPR) skills.The department's engine
conducted quarterly $850 companies and ladder companies are
The Watertown Fire Department thanks also equipped to handle medical emer-
the Belmont,Cambridge,Newton and Total Fees Collected $36,304 gencies. The closest available Engine
Waltham fire departments for providing Inspections Conducted by Fire Company is dispatched with the Fire
fire scene response and fire station cover- Apparatus Rescue to medical assistance calls.
age during 2000 when all Watertown fire Ladder companies are sent to the emer-
fihters and units were engaged in fire Oil burner inspections 64
ggency scene when their specialized rescue
suppression activities. Smoke detector inspections 512 skills or equipment is needed.
Inspections conducted quarterly:
Mutual Aid Response to other Firefighters who are either Emergency
Communities Day care facilities 52
Public and private schools 56 Medical Technicians or Medical First
The Fire Department responded to other Community residences .32
municipalities in the Greater Boston area
81 times in 2000,under the established Nursing care facilities 12
Metrofire District mutual aid assistance Handicapped workshops 20
agreement.This was in addition to the Health programs 4 !
dispatch of the Watertown Fire Motels 4 .. ,
Rescue/ambulance to the Town of
Fire Department Provides Basic .I
Belmont for backup emergency medical Emergency Medical Assistance
response on 114 occasions. These 81 fire
suppression responses were to reported The Fire Department has provided basic Captain David Melonson,at right in photo,conducts
fires near the boundary between emergency medical care and transporta- training in the basic but crucial procedure for
Watertown and an adjacent community, or tion for citizens in Watertown since 1975• `fit are ing water supply Hates to fire hydrants. From
l ty� left are new firefighters Matthew McCaffrey,Brian
to fire station coverage assignments dur- The department has 65 firefighters who Rand,Anthony Marra,Paul Bourque,and David
ing major fires in Other C1t1eS and towns. Meagher.Hydrants provide the necessary water
supply to fire department pumping engines during
On 10 occasions,Watertown firefighters 47 firefighting operations.
Other Fire Department members also
participate in the program.
Watertown Youths Attend Middlesex
County Public Safety Program
Forty Watertown youths and several mem-
r hers of the Fire Department participated
e 1J1 in the first Middlesex County Youth Public
Safe Academy in Jul 2000. The
ry Y
i Watertown contingent attended the pro-
grain during the week of July 24, 2000.
On Tuesday,July 25, the Fire Department
and Police Department welcomed the
boys and girls for a full day presentation
of department operations and capabilities.
Other activities were at the Middlesex
Captain Robert McCarthy,at left,receives the Richard Mastrangelo Award from Chief Paul McCaffrey,at right,at County Sheriff's Training Academy in
the annual Watertown Lodge of Elks public safety recognition program held in November 2000.Captain McCarthy,
the elected president of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts,was honored for his supportive efforts at Billerica. Graduation ceremonies were on
the Worcester fire tragedy in December 1999. Seated at right is the state fire marshal,Stephen Coon. Friday,July 28,followed by a cookout for
Responders are also trained on the use of Watertown Fire Department ambulance, children,parents and staff. Chief Paul
the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. within protocols and guidelines provided McCaffrey and Firefighters Duke Arone
and Paul Coughlin participated in
These defibrillators are carried on the by the emergency medical region which the program.
Fire Rescue/ambulance,as well as the provides oversight for ALS activity in the
first-responding engine companies and Greater Boston area. On-going clinical Fire Prevention Week Open House
aerial ladder companies.Watertown is supervision and quality assurance is Held in October 2000
one of several communities in the Greater provided in conjunction with the South Watertown firefighters hosted a successful
Boston area to have these life-saving units Middlesex and North Suburban Annual Open House on Sunday, Oct. 22,
available for early response to emergency EMS consortiums. 2000, at the Central Fire Station on Main
medical incidents. S.A.F.E. Fire Safety Education Street.Approximately 2,000 visitors
A cooperative agreement with a private Program: toured the fire station,inspected the
ambulance company to provide Advanced The Town of Watertown received a Fiscal apparatus and enjoyed refreshments,
Life Support (ALS) service in Watertown Year 2001 Student Awareness of Fire including pizza donated by the Papa
was instituted in November 1995.ALS Education (S.A.EE.) Program grant award Gino's restaurant at the Watertown Mall.
services are provided by a non-transport of$5,370. This grant will provide finan- Massachusetts Firefighter Service
Advanced Life Support unit staffed by two cial resources to continue a fire safety Awards
certified Paramedics.
education program by our firefighters for The Massachusetts Fire Service
The ALS system is a two-tier model.The the school children of Watertown. Past Commission and the State Fire Marshal
Watertown Fire Department provides grants are as follows: $18,000 in 1995,
emergency medical Basic Life Support $8,500 in 1996, $5,331 in 1997, $5,650
service, and the dispatch of its ambulance in 1998, and $5,225 in 2000.
unit to the scene upon receipt of a med- h
Secretary of Public Safety Jane Perlov and
ical emergency call.Watertown public `
State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan
safety dispatchers also send the ALS unit if
the nature and circumstances of the announced the awards during 2000. The
funds will provide for required recurrent
reported incident, such as acardiac-related
emergency, are within certain guidelines. training and attendance at regional meet-
ings of S.A.F.E. Instructors,and will allow
Medical direction for Watertown an estimated 130 hours of direct program
Advanced Life Support activity is provided delivery to Watertown school children.
by the South Middlesex Emergency Firefighter Duke Arone and Firefighter
Medical Services Consortium through the Paul Coughlin are the S.A.EE. Instructors.
Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients are Town Manager Michael Driscoll welcomes Robert
treated and transported, usually in the Fleming,left,and Robert Powers,at right,as new
48 Watertown firefighters on Sept. 14,2000.
have established the Massachusetts Fire ,
Service Award Program to recognize fire-
fighters who have served their department
and community for many years. The fol-
lowing members of the Watertown Fire v 1
Department are 2000 recipients of the
Massachusetts Firefighter Service Awards:
20-Year Award:
Captain Daniel Walsh
Lieutenant Michael Nicholson
Deputy Chief Edward Barrett ! 1
Firefighter Patrick Martino
Firefighter Domenic Pontonio.
25-Year Award: _
Lieutenant Gerard Caruso
Firefighter Paul Bourque receives congratulations from Chief Paul McCaffrey,at left,following Recruit Training
Lieutenant Peter Baker Program graduation exercises held at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on May 26,2000.At right in photo
Firefighter Charles Garlisi is State Fire marshal Stephen Coon. The Academy facilities are located in Stow,Mass.
Firefighter David Parrella Attended training Chief Paul McCaffrey Assignments Captain Robert Quinn,who
Firefighter Thomas Iodice attended a 16-hour National Fire Academy served as the department's staff service
Firefighter William O'Connor. Course on Incident Command at structur- officer since April 20, 1995,was assigned
30-Year Award: al collapse incidents. The course was held to Group three and become the head-
Firefighter Thomas Jones at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy quarters captain for that group. He has
facility in Stow,Mass. on May 9 and 10, also been appointed as the department's
Personnel Activities in 2000 2000. EMS (Emergency medical services)
Appointed Firefighters Paul Bourque, Retired Firefighter Kevin Quinn, appoint- Coordinator. Captain David Melanson has
Brian Rand,Matthew McCaffrey,Anthony ed on June 1, 1967,retired on July 5, been appointed as the current staff serv-
Marra and David Meagher were appoint- 2000,after serving the Fire Department ice officer.These assignments were effec-
ed firefighters by the Town Manager on and the Town of Watertown for 33 years. tive on Sept. 7, 2000.
Jan. 20, 2000. Retired Firefighter Thomas Walsh Attended training Firefighter Robert
Attended training Firefighter Paul appointed on April 24 1969, retired on Power,appointed on Sept. 14, 2000,
Bourque attended the Massachusetts July 9, 2000, after serving the Fire attended the Massachusetts Firefighting
Academy's 55-day Recruit Training
Firefighting Academy's 55-day Recruit Department and the Town of Watertown 18
Program,held from Sept. 18, 2000 to
Training Program, held from Mar. 13, for more than 31 years. Dec. 1, 2000.The Academy training facili-
2000 to May 26, 2000. Attended training Firefighters Brian ties are located in Stow,Mass.
Rand,Matthew McCaffrey,Anthony Marra
and David Meagher attended the Temporary promotions Because of
temporary vacancies within the depart-
. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 55 ment's officer ranks caused by extended
day Recruit Training Program,held from
' Aug. 14, 2000,to Oct. 27, 2000. injury and sick leave,the Town Manager
made four temporary full-time promo-
Retired Firefighter Daniel McDermott, tions in 2000. On Oct. 5,Lieutenant
appointed on Jan. 30, 1969,retired on Mario Orangio was promoted to captain;
Aug. 10, 2000,after serving the Fire Firefighters Stephen Igoe and Thomas
Department for 31 years and the Town of Ganjian were promoted to lieutenant. On
Watertown for 35 years. Nov. 16,Captain Robert Quinn was pro-
Appointed Robert Fleming and Robert moted to deputy chief.
Powers were appointed firefighters by the Appointed William Morrissey was
Firefighter Paul Borque receives his certificate, Town Manager on Sept. 14, 2000. appointed a firefighter by the Town
and congratulations,from Chief Paul McCaffrey Manager on Nov. 2, 2000. Until his
of the Recruit Training Program graduation held at appointment,Mr. Morrissey had served as
the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on
May 26,2000. 49 a Watertown public safety dispatcher.
vEgto
*U + • !
s0'+ .
' Town Manager Michael Dricsoll,at left,and Fire Chief
Paul McCaffrey,at right,congratulate David Meagher
r
on his appointment as a Watertown firefighter on Jan.
20,2000.Others appointed on the some day were
Paul Bourque,Matthew McCaffrey,Brian Rand and
Anthony Marra.
1984.He retired on July 31, 1986, after
more than 17 years of service to the
Firefighters demonstrate the special forcible-entry and ventilation equipment carried on the Town's two aerial ladder Department and the Town of Watertown.
trucks while hosting participants in the Middlesex County Youth Public Safety Program in July 2000.
Will n James J. Maloney died on
ai
Attended training Firefighters Robert retired on Aug. 10, 1977,after 35 years July 10, 200 Retired Captain
0. Captain Maloney was
Fleming and William Morrissey attended of service to the Department and the appointed to the Watertown Fire
the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Town of Watertown.Firefighter McCarthy Department on Jan. 11, 1934. He was
55-day Recruit Training Program,held was a Charter Member of Watertown promoted to the rank of lieutenant on
from Dec. 4, 2000 to Feb. 16, 2001. Firefighters Local 1347,International Feb. 2, 1958, and promoted to captain on
In memory of our comrades Association of Firefighters. July 16, 1964.He retired on Oct. 29, 1964,
departed in 2000 Retired Lieutenant Edward J.Walsh died after more than 30 years of service to the
Retired Firefighter Joseph E McCarthy Sr. on May 21, 2000. Lieutenant Walsh was Department and the Town of Watertown.
died on March 28, 2000. Firefighter appointed to the Watertown Fire Depart- Retired Deputy Fire Chief John R. Gildea
McCarthy was appointed to the Watertown ment on Jan. 30, 1969. He was promoted died on Nov. 1, 2000.Deputy Chief Gildea
Fire Department on Aug. 6, 1942. He to the rank of acting lieutenant on July 5, was appointed to the Watertown Fire
Department on June 4, 1956. He was pro-
moted to the rank of lieutenant on Feb. 4,
1959,promoted to captain on June 8,
1961, and promoted to deputy chief on
Nov. 8, 1962. He retired on Aug. 16,
1990, after more than 34 years of service
to the Department and the Town of
- _ Watertown.
Retired Firefighter William J. Clark died
" on Dec. 1, 2000.Firefighter Clark was
appointed to the Watertown Fire
Department on Dec. 11, 1939. Having
sustained injuries while fighting a fire, he
retired on Feb. 1, 1957, after more than
16 years of service to the Department and
the Town of Watertown.
The Fire Department mourns their passing.
Town Clerk John Flynn,just visible at right in photo,administers the oath of office to five new Watertown firefight-
ers on fan.20, 2000.From left are David Meagher,Matthew McCaffrey(no relation to Chief Paul McCaffrey),
Anthony Marra,Brian Rand,and Paul Bourque.
50
Civil Defense
Civil Defense sary emergency management clerical Amateur Radio
The Watertown Civil Defense Agency pre- assignments.The projects and clerical R.A.C.E.S. Operators
pares Emergency Management plans that assignments include: Local civil defense and emergency man-
would be implemented in case of haz- • Maintaining the town's Comprehensive agement agencies rely on licensed ama-
ardous materials spills or natural disasters. Emergency Management Plan (CEM teur radio operators to augment emer-
Plan), gency communications during natural
"Civil Defense" is Now •Annual hazardous materials information disasters.These"ham operators"donate
Know as "Emergency management relating to SARA their time and use of their radio equipment
Management" (Superfund Amendment and to assist when needed.Such operators are
The current practice in Massachusetts Reauthorization Act of 1986)Title III known as R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil
and other states is to designate what were requirements, Emergency Services) operators.
formerly known as municipal"Civil • Clerical support for the annual Local
Defense"agencies as`Emergency Emergency Planning Committee and For emergency management purposes,
Massachusetts is divided into three geo-
Management"organizations.The local required Hazardous Materials Response graphical areas,and each area is further
official formerly known as the civil Plan annual review, divided into a number of communications
defense director is now the"emergency • Clerical support for annual FEMA CAM sectors.Watertown is in one of those sec-
management director".Following the (Civilian Exercises,in which the town tors (Sector 1-B),and emergency mes-
establishment of FEMA,the Federal participates), sages may be sent via amateur radio back
Emergency Management Agency,states . Other FEMA and Mass.Emergency and forth to state Civil Defense headquar-
have generally followed suit.In Management Agency state and area ters in Framingham.This radio link
Massachusetts,the Mass.Civil Defense headquarters clerical tasks,which supplements telephone and commercial
Agency became the Mass.Emergency require attention. traffic networks.
Management Agency.MEMA has encour-
aged cities and towns in Massachusetts to The Town of Watertown participates in the Amateur radio operator Louis R.
adopt the"emergency management"des- Federal Emergency Management Agency's Tramontozzi,a Watertown resident and
ignations.This practice reflects the real- S/LA (State/Local Assistance) Program. electrical engineer by profession,is
ization that community preparedness This provides a modest reimbursement to hereby recognized for his continuing
under civil defense guidelines has evolved the Town to defray the clerical costs efforts during 2000 to represent the Town
to emergency management efforts during associated with emergency management during monthly R.A.C.E.S. communica-
and following natural and man-made matters. lions tests with the Mass.Emergency
emergency events such as hurricanes, Management Agency.
winter storms and hazardous materials Y2K Issues and
incidents.Both FEMA and MEMA also rec- Preparedness for the Auxiliary Police
ognize that most municipalities deal with Year 2000 The Watertown Auxiliary Police is current-
these emergencies through the efforts of During 1999 a major goal and objective ly staffed by several dedicated Watertown
their existing public safety and public was to have the Town of Watertown and residents who donated many hours of
works departments. Cities and towns its departments prepared for the transi- their own time in service to the Town in
maintain their usual municipal operating tion to calendar year 2000.Known Y2K- 2000.In addition to giving up their holi-
structure,and can request needed state related issues that might have adverse days,they attended training at various
and federal resources through contact impact were addressed.The civil Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training
with MEMA area and state headquarters. defense/emergency management director Council courses,which are conducted at
MEMA considers the point-of-contact offi- and others attended several Y2K seminars night.These courses include
cial to be the local emergency manage- and informational presentations by vari- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
ment director. ous state agencies and the utilities serving First Responder training for response to
Massachusetts.Several preparedness medical emergencies,crowd control and
Civil Defense/Emergency measures were accomplished to ensure legal updates.
Management Activities transition from 1999 to 2000 without dis- The Watertown Auxiliary Police Depart-
In Watertown the fire chief is currently ruption of essential services. ment can be seen directing traffic during
the local civil defense/emergency man- the Town's annual Memorial Day Parade.
agement director.The Fire Department
principal account clerk performs neces-
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CEM Plan Recently Revised The revised Emergency Management Plan 4. Recovery:Those short and long term
Every community in Massachusetts has a for Watertown provides a framework activities that return all systems to normal
Comprehensive Emergency Management wherein the community can plan and per- or improved standards.
Plan (CEM Plan). Town officials complet- form their respective emergency functions The plan was written in accordance with
ed a major review and update of the during a disaster or emergency situation existing federal,state and local statues
Watertown CEM Plan during 1998. on the local,state or national level. and understandings of the various depart-
Maintaining a current CEM Plan is essen- The Comprehensive Emergency ments involved.It will be revised and
tial to the community's ability to respond Management Plan combines the four updated as required.All department
to emergencies that can and do occur. phases of emergency management: heads assigned a responsibility under the
The town manager,town clerk,police and 1.Mitigation:Those activities that elimi- current plan were tasked by the town
fire chiefs,superintendent of public nate or reduce the probability of disaster; manager to develop detailed implement-
works,public health director,and their 2.Preparedness:Those activities which ing procedures for each department,
respective staffs,participated in the devel- governments, organizations,and individu- describing how response functions will be
opment and revision of the 1998 als develop to save lives and minimize carried out.A copy of the CEM Plan is
Watertown CEM Plan.Several Mass. damage; available for review at the town clerk's
Emergency Management Agency officials 3.Response:Those activities which pre- office in Town Hall during business hours.
also took part in the development and
review of the plan. vent loss of lives and property and pro-
vide emergency assistance;and
Community Development & Planning
The Department of Community A summary report of the Department's • Coordination of real estate development
Development&Planning was created major accomplishments for the year 2000 activities,land-use planning,transporta-
through a vote of the Town Council in is as follows. tion,housing and policies;
August, 1982.The Department provides a • Coordination of the Town's capital
formal relationship and coordination Pla.miing and Community improvements including renovations to
between several boards,commissions and Development Division the Victory and Moxley Fieldhouses,and
committees such as the Planning Board, The Division serves several important Filippello Park;
Board of Appeals,Historical and functions within the Department and the .Administration of various community
Conservation Commissions,Housing Town,among them are the following: development programs and grants such
Partnership,Arsenal Reuse Committee,the . Staff support to the Planning Board, as the Small Cities,Home Improvement
Facilities Inspection and Zoning Housing Partnership,Watertown Square Loan Program,the federal HOME
Enforcement Divisions,and the Planning Study Commission, and the Watertown program.
and Community Development Office.Each Arsenal Development Corporation.
entity is accorded professional and sup- Initiation and administration of econom-
port services Department employees. • Representation to several agencies is development policies and procedures
The aim of integrating these related employees.
age including Metropolitan Area Planning which will allow Watertown to remain
Council,MBTA Advisory Board,and the competitive in retainin and attracting
cies is to improve communication and p g g
coordination and to provide services more Watertown Economic Development investment to provide for revenue and
Corporation. employment growth.
efficiently to the community.
Grant Source Project Amount
Infrastructure Improvements US-EDA Arsenal Reuse 1,500,000
HOME Program US-HUD Afford. Housing 455,000
Home Improvement Loan Program State-CDBG Housing Rehab. 300,000
Mass Preservation Projects Fund Mass.Histor.Com. Arsenal Mansion 100,000
Heritage Tree Grant Mass.DEM Delta Trees 3,000
Mass Releaf Mass.DEM Street Tree Plantings 2,325
TOTAL $2,915,325
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Planning Board remain in the unit for the duration of 2000.Watertown Square had a major
During 2000,the Planning Board their tenancy and then in November,it improvement with the removal of the for-
reviewed and made recommendations on was further amended to remove the mer Exxon property and the construction
numerous residential and commercial owner occupancy requirement. Section of a retail building approved last year.To
development projects.The Board 5,07,Affordable Housing Requirements, further enhance that corner,the owner
reviewed a total of 18 Special Permit was amended to require all specified zon- purchased and remodeled the adjacent
requests, 19 Variance requests and 25 ing districts to provide 10% as affordable property on 1-3 Mt.Auburn Street demol-
Special Permit Finding requests. Projects housing units whenever greater than five ishing a building and enlarging the park-
of note include the recommendation for units are built,to provide a cash payment ing area. The former Coombs Ford Motor
approval of 500 Arsenal Street to permit in lieu of affordable units that is compa- site at 66 Galen Street received approval
the expansion of the structure and the rable to providing a unit and to remove to remove and rebuild a new GMC dealer-
accommodation of new R&D businesses. the density bonus. ship with many site improvements.
This project, among others,is contribut- During 2000,the Plann
ing Board lost two
Another dealership was approved to allow
ing to the ongoing enhancements of the members,Frank Mockler and John major alterations and site improvements
Arsenal Street area. The Board also DiPietrantonio,who resigned. Mr. at 457 Pleasant Street.This facility will be
reviewed a web hosting facility at 480 Mockler served on the Board for six years operated by Stoneham Ford and known as
Arsenal Street. In keeping with the direc- and Mr.DiPietrantonio served for four Watertown Ford. The Watertown Mall,
tives of Executive Order 418,which years. The existing Planning Board mem-
550 Arsenal Street has leased the former
encourages the provision of housing bers include its Chairman,John Hawes, Omni Supermarket building to Best Buy
across a broad range of incomes,the and members Karaline Munger,G.Jack Company, Inc. a large electronics/appli-
anceBoard approved the development of 134 Zollo and Linda Tuttle-Barletta. Mr. Zollo retailer. Major interior renovations
and facade treatment is expected in addi-
residential units,with ground floor com-
and Ms. Tuttle-Barletta were appointed to
mercial, at 20 Watertown Street.The proj- the Planning Board this year. tion to approving the construction of a
ect will provide 13 affordable housing 2-bay garage addition to install car
units available to low and moderate Board of appeals radios,phones and security systems
income families.The Board also reviewed During 2000,the Board of Appeals bought in their store. Renovations and
two requests for telecommunications received a total of fifty-seven (57) cases enclosure of the loading dock also in the
antennas in town under the newly revised for a range of matters heard by the Board rear is proposed.
review, criteria specified in the ordinance. in accordance with the provisions of At this time the Board of Appeals consist-
The Planning Board initiated or reviewed Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, ed of: Harry J.Vlachos-Chairman,
a number of amendments to the Zoning Section 14 and the Watertown Zoning Anthony D. Furia-Clerk,Elaine V. Grey,
Ordinance.In January, a joint public Ordinance. The petitions included: John W. Marshall,John J. McCarthy,Jr.,
hearing of the Town Council and the Twenty-three (23) applications for Special Full Members and,Timothy W.Whitney,
Permit Twenty-five (25) applications for Alternate members;Attorney Michael V.
Planning Board regarding telecommuni-
cations devices resulted in a six month Special Permit Finding,Twenty-three (23) Barba, Nancy Scott,Zoning Enforcement
moratorium so that review criteria for the applications seeking Variance relief, and Officer;Colleen Andrade,Clerk.
Ordinance could be developed,which Two (2) applications for Amendment to
In March,long time Board member
were adopted in May 2000. The review Special Permit. Total fee collected for Anthony J. Cristello passed away.Tony
criteria limits the antennae to certain zon- those petitions was $13,337.
served with the Board for many years. We
ing districts,prohibits installation on a The majority of the petitions before the will miss him both personally and profes-
residential use or within 50 feet of a resi- Board this year were for residential prop- sionally. Harty J.Vlachos was appointed
dential use or zone and requires the erties involving new driveways and/or as Full Member to serve the remainder of
devices to be concealed. The building additions.While many commer- Mr. Cristello's term. In April,Alternate
Revitalization Overlay District was mods- cial projects approved last year are in the Member Timothy W.Whitney left the
fied to encourage additional economic final stages of completion this year. Board of Appeals. In September,Harry J.
development and was amended to include However,there were a few significant Vlachos was elected Chairman with
changes such as requiring a fourth floor cases involving commercial properties.A. Anthony D. Furia elected as Clerk.
to be set back 25 feet avid permitting Russo&Sons,Inc., 550, 560, &570
commercial and residential uses to be Pleasant Street, received approval to At this time the Board of Appeals consist-
mixed on the same floor. enlarge his present retail space and cre- ed of:John W.Marshall-Chairman,
Section 5.10,Accessory Apartments,was ate a new and larger parking area. Elaine V. Grey-Clerk,Anthony J. Cristello,
m spring Construction expected to be s Anthony D. Furia,John J.McCarthy,Jr.,
first amended in July to permit tenants in p g p g full Members and Harry J.Vlachos,
an approved absentee owned accessory Timothy W.Whitney, alternate members;
apartment as of January 1, 2000 to 53
Attorney Michael V. Barba•,Nancy Scott, Plumbing Bonnie Potocki
Zoning Enforcement Officer; Colleen Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 512 Susan Falkoff
Andrade, Clerk. Thomas D. nservation Agent
Gas Fitting: Brady,y� g
In September,John W.Marshall was elect- Number of Gas Permits Issued 334 Wetlands Hearings
Chairman with Elaine V. Grey elected
as Clerk. Fees Received from Plumbing/Gas Permits 140 Pleasant Street—condominium
as $29,841 development
Complaints/Inquiries 645 380 Pleasant Street—construction of two
Review of Building Applications 565 Inspector Of Wires block buildings and enclosing a loading
Review of Occupancy Applications 66 Permits Issued 626 dock
Review of Sign Applications 59 Inspections/Reinspections 846 MDC—Extension of the Riverwalk
Board of Appeal Meetings 11 Inspections for Occupancy Permits 68 Watertown DPW—installation of drain
Waltham District Court/Superior Court Complaints Investigated 45 pipe along Waltham Street
Appearances 10 Fire Investigations 6 Between 70 and 90 Arlington Street—
Electrical Lavouts for Town and installation of cable
Facilities Inspection Contractors 82 Mt.Auburn Cemetery—nuisance vegeta-
Division Electrical Violation Letters 25 tion management
Inspector of Buildings Accessory Apartments Inspections& 20 Watertown Square—condominium
Building Permits Issued 553
Follow-up reports g and commercial complex
Occupancy Permits 81 Electrical Violations Revision Of Wetlands Ordinance
Sign Permits 56 Residential 17 and Regulations
Certificates of Inspection 33 Commercial 8 The Watertown Conservation Commission
Complaints Investigated 20 has been working to update and revise
Petitions Checked/Approved for the wetlands ordinance and its regula-
Estimated Cost of New Construction: Town Council from Boston tions.A fall 2001 completion is expected.
Residential $832,000 Edison/NE Tel 22 Conservation Land
Non-Residential $900,000 Meetings A proposal for the designation of Whitney
Estimated Costs of Additions Consultations&Information with Hill as conservation land was completed
or Alterations: Town Residents 36 and sent to the Town Managers office.
Residential $6,474,085 (417) Boston Edison 26 Tree Warden
Non-Residential $33,577,765 (114) New England Telephone 9
Inspectors
Electrical Ins Thomas D.Brady;Tree Warden
Grand Total $41,,83,850 P
Fees collected by the Building Traffic Commission 10 The street tree-planting program contin-
Street Light Outage and Follow-up 40 tied with over 75 trees planted in the year
Department: $611,726 Fire Inspector 6 2000. Cutting edge planting specifications
New Residential where developed and instituted in the
Fire Alarm Inspections 13(1) Single Family Residence Town Council 0 plantings done in conjunction with the
(3) Two-family residences Arsenal Street project. Large scale efforts
Fees Collected $ii0,649 where made to conserve as many of
(1) Three-unit townhouse residence Watertown's trees as possible.Watertown
Raze Conservation Commission continued to qualify for its designation as
(2) Single Family Members a Tree City.
(5) Garages David McDonald Chairman Historical Commission
(1) Two-family Marvlouise Palotta McDermott Members:
(1) Building Patricia Schiavoni Frederick S. Griffin Chairman
Inspector Of Plumbing
Leo G.Martin Victoria J Carter Secretary
Brian Gardner
and Gas Roger C.Erickson
I hereby submit the annual report of the David C. Russo,Jr.
office of Plumbing/Gas Fitting the calen- Henrietta Light
dar year 2000. 54
Natalie A.Zakarian mixed residential and retail development During 2000,the Commission was appro-
John Piantedosi with a total of 134 units at the intersec- priated funding to hire consultants to
Thomas D. Brady,Preservation Agent tion of Galen and Watertown Streets. study Watertown Square in depth. The
A program to fund home repairs for low Study included traffic,pedestrian safety,
The Historical Commission continued to lighting, street and sidewalks,landscaping
review, all building demolitions in accor- and moderate-income homeowners with and other streetscape improvements.The
dance with the Watertown Demolition low interest loans was implemented this
year. Several homeowners were qualified Commission hired the team of The Cecil
Delay Ordnance. Group with Bayside Engineering in June
to participate and are scheduled to close 2000 and conducted public meetings on a
Work is underway on the institution of a on loans in early 2001.A grant for p g
Watertown Historic District with a com- $300,000 was funded by the state monthly basis through the remainder of
pletion of a final plan anticipated in the Department of Housing and Community 2000.It is expected that a final report will
fall of 2001. Development.The Town Council allocated be delivered to the Town Manager and
200 000 of town funds to supplement The Commission has instituted a historic $ , Council in early 2001.
marker program.This program gives the program.Watertown Savings Bank The Commission is chaired by Town
Watertown property owners a way to also added a$10,000 grant,as well as Councilor Alex Liazos, and includes mem-
receive dated historic plaques.This pro- additional loan funding as needed. bers Clinton J. Knight,
gram will provide a sense of pride, unify The Partnership approved funding from (Watertown/Belmont Chamber of
historic areas and educate the public HOME to assist the redevelopment of the Commerce),Ernest Berardinelli,Jr.,
about local historic resources. East Junior High School.This building (Remembrances Florist),Peter Brooks,
The commission continues the annual when renovated will provide 64 units of (Watertown Bicvcle Committee) Leone
assisted living housing. Seven percent, Cole (Watertown Public Library), Ronald
Preservation Night and Awards Program g g' Seventy p Dean, (Watertown Savings Bank),Sandra
and hopes to expand its programs into or 46 units,will be affordable to low and
Howard (Trees for Watertown),Betsy
information and education in the future. moderate income individuals. LaMond (local resident),Joseph P.
The Partnership,through the Department McDonald, (McDonald Funeral Home)
Watertown Housing of Community Development and Planning, Mary O'Looney (local resident) Tom
Partnership continued to administer the"Get the Lead Wlodkowski (Watertown Disabilities
The Watertown Housing Partnership over- Out",for owners of single and two family Commission)
sees housing policy and programs for the houses. This program is funded by the
town. This year the Partnership continued Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Watertown Arsenal
to administer the HOME program,which Oment eve Dlo Corporation
brings federal dollars into Watertown to The Partnership is chaired by Harold p �
o
expand affordable housing opportunities. Bejcek,who also sits on the Council on The WADC was established in 1997 to
The major program initiative under Aging. Members include Stewart Wooster, oversee the redevelopment of the former
HOME continues to be the First Home Thomas Wade (Watertown Housing Army Materials Technology Laboratory
program,which provides down payment Authority),James Barwell (Watertown (AMTL) and was granted the authority to
assistance for income eligible first Savings Bank),David Leon (Watertown acquire the property from the Army and
time homebuyers. Community Housing),Larry Young subsequently to convey for development.
(architect),Mark Messina (Realty The following citizens were appointed by
The Partnership contributed to the Executives),Marianne Cameron the Town Manager and Council served on
Quimby Street Condominium development (Watertown teacher) and Howard the Board of Directors during 2000:
project by voting to commit a total of Hashem (Watertown landlord).
John Airasian, Chairman
$210,000 in HOME funds for develop- Sal Ciccarelli, Vice Chairman (Town
ment costs. This year,Watertown Watertown Square Study Councilor)
Community Housing purchased adjacent GOmmision
two family dwellings to be renovated and The Watertown Square Study Commission Alison Carnduff, Treasurer
sold as affordable housing.The was created in 1998 with the goal of James McDermott, Clerk
Partnership also allocated $20,000 from developing recommendations on improv- James Bean
the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to ing the Squares physical and economic Joseph DiVico
assist with start up costs of the Quimby conditions while enhancing it as the busi- Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman (Town
Street project. ness and social center of the Town. Councilor)
The Partnership negotiated and signed an Roberta Miller
Affordable Housing Agreement for 13 John Portz (Town Councilor)
affordable units at 20 Watertown Street, a ss
During 2000,the WADC made significant Plans and specifications for the new Arts Promotional Efforts:
progress with the redevelopment of the Center were completed and bid by OPG March-Bridal Faire/Tea Party
former Arsenal.Working closely with the on behalf of the WADC and Watertown On December-Association of Bridal
master developer, O'Neill Properties The Charles (WATCH).The bids were Consultants Hosted Dinner
Group (OPG), several additional permits being reviewed and,pending adequate Production of 4 Color Brochure
were granted for tenant build-out and funding,a contract will be signed to move Marketing the Mansion
occupancy of the property. Several addi- forward with construction. Several gener- Creation and activation of Commander's
tional leases were signed with new com- ous donations for the Arts Center were Mansion website complete with
panies locating to the site including made in 2000 including: virtual tour
PRIMIX Solutions,LAVA Storm,Media Charles Mossessian $1,000,000 Advertising in The Wedding Directory
Map,Sterling Hager, and Panera Bread,
completion of site improvements and Watertown Savings Bank 500,000 We anticipate continued growth in the
landscaping also took place. Boston Scientific 100,000 number of events at the Mansion. In fact
Throughout 2000,the reconstruction of Campanelli-AMB Properties 100,000 year-to-date we have 35 wedding/recep-
Arsenal Street continued which included VHB,Inc. 50,000 tions definitely on the books for the year
new traffic signalization, street and side- Sasaki Associates 50,000 2001 with dates still available for addi-
walk restoration,installation of historic Emily&Jerome Farnsworth 25,000 tional bookings.We are also booking far-
ther in advance with 3 definites on the
period lighting and street trees.The $4 MacDonald,Rockwell&MacDonald books for 2002 and several more strong
million project is being partially funded Funeral Home 25,000 tentative bookings.
by a $1.5 million grant from US D,Carvalho,Riverside Management 25,000
Economic Development Administration J.C.Canistraro 25,000
(EDA) and $2.5 million from WADC pro-
ceeds associated with the sale of the Eastern Clothing/Airasian Family 25,000
Arsenal property to OPG. Miller-Medville Familv 25,000
The Commander's
Mansion
In the Commander's Mansion's first full
year of operation the Mansion boasted a
very impressive track record in bookings,
marketing and promotion of this new
venue. The successes are highlighted
as follows:
Bookings:
Functions--January-December 2000
Weddings 23
Birthday Parties 7
Anniversaries, Graduations,
Retirements 8
Barmitzvahs 2
Rehearsal Dinners,Showers,
Engagement Parties 5
Holiday Parties 13
Meetings/Business Functions 43
Year end total 101
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School Department
Strategic Plan 'THEME II: Professional And in June of this year.The high school has
The new (2000-2005) strategic plan was Respectful Learning Environments continued to improve the quality of its
developed with the assistance of the Goal Statement-Successful student academic courses while the school-to-
School Site Councils at all schools,the learning can best be achieved in an envi- career courses continued to enjoy the
Watertown School Committee and the ronment of mutual respect and profes- support of a wide range of business part-
Watertown professional staff.This plan sionalism.The Watertown Public School ners.The athletic program continued to
represents the next level of planning to System will provide programs that foster improve.High school students performed
provide continued improvement of our respect for differences,instill positive in several dramatic and musical produc-
school district. motivation for learning,encourage collab- lions and competed in the statewide
orative decision-making,and provide for drama festival and musical competitions.
'EN"ERM the continual learning of all members of The band and chorus competed in New
the educational community. York during the spring.
'THEME III: Partnerships: Faculty/ Renovation projects at the high school
Parents/Community were completed and further renovations
are in the planning stage. The sopho-
- Goal Statement-Successful student mores completed the state MCAS exami-
learning is the responsibility of the entire nations and results were encouraging.As
community.The Watertown Public School partof the community service requirement,
System will support the development students at the high school have been
The former Phillips School,now home to the Public of partnerships within the community
Schools Administrative Offices.30 Common Street active in contributing their time and effort
that encourage student development to a variety of community organizations.
Vision/Beliefs and success.
A result of the integrated planning 'THEME IV:Planning And
process was the development of a state- Support Systems
ment that reflected the common values Goal Statement-In order to assist with
articulated throughout the system: the development of successful student
The collective vision of Watertown's edu- learning as the priority of the Watertown
cational community is the continual Public Schools,a strong infrastructure
development of our schools as places must be in place.Therefore,the school
where successful learning and respect for system will develop and employ effective
all are the priorities and valued above all planning and support systems,including The new facade of the Middle School,68 Waverley
else. p the provision of safe,well-maintained, Avenue
and properly equipped facilities Watertown Middle School
Five Year Themes and for learning. The 1999-2000 school year began with a
Goal Statements The Schools: new administrative team at the Middle
School.Mr.Tom Campbell welcomed Mr.
Based on the vision statement,the follow- Watertown High School Ralph Watson as the Assistant Principal.
ing four themes and goal statements were developed to demonstrate how the school Watertown High School completed its one The School Site Council,in addressing it's
system intended to work towards the ful- hundred forty-seventh year of operation commitment to parent outreach,began to
filhnent of the vision: design a parent resource center that
would help connect parents to the school
THEME I: Student Learning/ by offering a place where parents could
Curriculum And Instruction W NT r R r OW N get information,share ideas and experi-
Goal Statement—Successful student H IIG I I ESQ 111 t LO ence enrichment.
learning is the priority of the Watertown R�I D L R Students and teachers at WMS,along with
Public Schools.To that end,we will others in the district,continued to expand
provide a curriculum that is rich and technology through Metrolinc.Their
challenging and will employ diverse year's work was highlighted in a culminat-
instructional practices that engage stu- Gift of the Watertown High Class of 1994- ing Technology Fair held at the Middle
dents as active participants in the Watertown High"Home of the Raiders" School. Staff and students displayed their
learning process. 57 skill by demonstrating projects that incor-
porated the use of technology in the cur- The fifth grade students wrote and pre- er to learn about and discuss issues they
riculum. Hyperstudio and Powerpoint sented their annual play and enjoyed a share in common.
were among those technology projects three day experience at Horizons for Because the support of families is vital to
displayed. Youth. the success of learners,the Hosmer
The school continued it's focus on respect The Hosmer School School Site Council continues to identify
with the annual Respect for Differences The Hosmer School is home to 500 pre- and develop links between home and
Day,planned and facilitated by staff and kindergarten through grade 5 students school. The Hosmer PTO actively sup-
students who met throughout the year. and 80 professional and support staff. ports enrichment programs that our stu-
MCAS Academy,an evening program of There are over 150 students who come to dents enjoy, and sponsors school- based
instruction for parents and students,was events such as December's Holiday Craft
initiated to address preparation for the Fair and the annual book sale. In addi-
Statewide MCAS testing.The program ran tion,the Hosmer offers an extended-day
program for its students and conducts a
once a week from 5-7 PM,with two 45 Homework Club twice each week after
minute periods of classroom instruction
in test-taking strategies and curriculum school. Through state funded grants, stu-
review dents in grades 3, 4 and 5 participate in
additional before and after school
Cunniff School instruction designed to improve their
This fall we introduced a new program in The Hosmer School performance as learners.
response to parent requests for on-site, the Hosmer from families whose first lan-
after school care.In the spring of 1999, guage is not English; representing over 24
two staff members traveled to Texas for languages and the Hosmer is proud of the TT
training in the Voyager After-School richness of cultural diversity represented.
Program model. This model presents an The Hosmer School provides a broad
academic focus,using themes and lots of range of educational programs and expe-
hands-on activities that students enjoy.
riences for its students.Essential to the
success of many learners is our strong
English as a Second Language Program.
The Hosmer also offers multiage and The Orchard Street facade of the James Russell
unigrade classrooms as well as extensive Lowell Elementary
CUNNIF , . and inclusive programs for students with The Lowell School
special needs. Stately and impressively perched up on
SCHOOL Working in teams, the Hosmer staff con- the hill across from Victory Field, the
tinues to explore ways to provide for Lowell School faculty is working hard to
Hosmer's students the best and most improve the learning of all students.The
The Cunniff School,246 Warren Street staff has spent a great deal of time analyz-
The program began accepting applica- effective programs and instructional prac- ing MCAS results and a variety of other
tions in the spring,and officially opened tires they can.The staff participates in a variety ofrofessional develoment assessments to determine student learning
the first day of school in September. pp needs.As a result of the data analysis, the
opportunities that add to and strengthen faculty continues to concentrate on the
The Kindergarten,first and second grade their repertoire of teaching strategies and
teachers presented a curriculum forum in support the goals of the State Department following 4 priorities:
Literacy for parents.Teachers presented of Education Frameworks,including 1.To increase the writing effectiveness of
displays of materials used in the program "Instruction For All Students"and"The all students
and shared examples of student work. Literacy Collaborative." 2.To strengthen the reading skills of all
The Reading Enrichment Volunteer pro- Since learning best occurs in safe and students
gram continues to thrive and is now in secure schools, our guidance program 3.To improve the mathematical skills of
the capable hands of volunteer coordina- supports and enhances a positive school all students
tor, Cindi Galligan. climate through the"Peaceful Schools" 4.To strengthen cooperation between
Family events were held monthly,includ-
program and a"Peer Mediation"pro- teachers and parents in their children's
learning process
ing a successful International Festival and gram. In addition, monthly parent coffees
hands-on Family Math Night. are held to bring Hosmer parents togeth-
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For addressing the identified priorities ferentiated instruction. In addition,many
stated above,this means: differentiating teachers are actively integrating social sci-
instruction;helping students take more ence topics with the writing program.
responsibility for their behavior and
learning;and improving the home/school - Watertown's Middle School program will
show considerable change,moving from
connection.
United States History being taught at
School Construction: grades 6 and 7 to a World Geography
The second stage of school construction program in grade 6 and an Ancient
projects was well underway in 2000. The Watertown High School,Columbia Street Civilizations program in grade 7. The cur-
Phillips School renovation was completed, main entrance rent grade 8 Global Studies program will
providing new, educationally appropriate become a United States History curricu-
space on the second floor for Project See, The Departments: lum. Grades 6 and 7 are currently in a
the Secondary Education and Employment pilot year using the re-aligned program.
The Social Studies Department
alternative high school program.The In the next school year, grade 8 will also
The Massachusetts Education Reform Act be aligned. The program in grades 9 and
relocation of the School Department's of 1993 set in motion the creation of cur
administrative offices to the third floor 10,World History is fully aligned and the
riculum frameworks in all disciplines. grade 11 United States History curriculum
opened up transition space for the These documents describe what students
Integrated Pre-School on the ground is nearing completion.
should know and be able to do in specific
floor while plans for the new pre-school academic areas. The frameworks were The Social Studies Department is striving,
addition at the Hosmer School site then followed by the introduction of the to provide to all students,the integration
were underway. MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive of content and critical thinking skills that
The first phase of renovations at Assessment System) used to test all stu- will assist them in becoming well
Watertown High School was accomplished dents in grades 4, 8,and 10 according to informed participatory citizens. Students
with a complete facelift to a wing of class- framework content.As a result, changes are afforded the opportunity to use the
rooms.New ceilings,floors,and walls in have resulted in major curriculum revi- skills and abilities that they are acquiring
the corridors and classrooms were sion of the social studies program. to better understand the world around
installed in time for the September return them. Ongoing emphasis is continuing
The study of early US history and with the study of non-western societies in
to school.Years of water damage from Massachusetts history,as well as the study recognition of the need for better under-
the old roof(recently replaced) disap of North American explorers,form the standing of the history and culture of the
peared and the bright new, environment core of the third grade curriculum along g � g peoples of Asia,Africa and other soci-
marked the beginning of more extensive
with a significant unit for Black History eties. There is continued emphasis on the
High School improvements. Month. The fourth grade focus has been
b centrality of western civilizations.
The third project in the Capital expanded to include an introduction to
Improvement Plan for the schools was the archaeology to supplement the study of The local community and members of the
Hosmer Elementary School. Several Ancient Civilizations.Fifth grade classes social studies department interface a
months of site planning and review of expanded their study of U.S. History to variety ways. Some of these partner-
school requirements were translated into include Early Native American societies. ships include:parent support for major
specifications ready to put out to bid at Second grades have also begun piloting field trips; submission of feature articles
the beginning of 2001. Escalating prices materials appropriate to the study of early to the local newspaper; and the connec
in the competitive construction market Native Americans in order to correlate tion to the Historical Society had prompted a delay in bidding the proj- with the framework. Watertown. Essay contests which provide
an opportunity for students to use
ect in the hope of attracting a larger pool
Throughout the elementary grades,there research skills and learn about the history
of contractors and achieving a more is a continued emphasis on geography of their community.
advantageous project cost. skills,including but not limited to map
Planning for the improvement of all skills,with increased attention to integrat The Science Department
schools in Watertown began in 199t ing the acquisition and application of The Elementary Science program is evoly-
and, as the Town moves into 2001,the those skills within specific content studies. ing into a kit-based program recommend-
School Committee,School administration, To meet the needs of our diverse popula- ed by the National Science Foundation.
town officials and the community can tion,we have begun using resources with The kits focus on a hands-on, "construc-
be very proud of their commitment a wide range of readability to facilitate dif- tivist"approach to science,which
and accomplishments. encourages students to observe growth
59 and change in such areas as growing
Mr.Daniel Harrington to the staff as a
teacher of biology and worked to expand • !��•.��••�� N
project based learning initiatives,with „,:,, �yl i ,�r,,. L; • ;!,
students working independently and,in p° '
groups, on projects.Under the guidance - �F]k
of Ms. Rost, staff worked to reduce quan-
tities of chemicals in the science rooms . t•
and began a program to eliminate all
sources of mercury in the laboratories.
Mr. Buckley's assignment blackboard The physical sciences curriculum in Why study algebra?
grade 9 was reorganized and science staff
plants and caring for organisms. The kits reassessed the science curriculum in con- At the Middle School,the process of
are produced by Science,Technology, and cert with the Massachusetts Science aligning the mathematics program,
Children (STC). They are called Frameworks and Outcomes for grade 9 Connected Mathematics (CMP),was
INSIGHTS,FOSS and GEMS. Each grade and 10 courses. accomplished. Learning outcomes,which
level has either piloted or adopted units had been previously written and revised,
from these kits, such as INSIGHTS Balls Mr.anal instruchagentor
was recognized as a were compared to the standards in the
and Ramps," grade 1;GEMS "Stories in regional instructor in the National Science Mathematics Framework.Also, exit exams
Stone," grade 4;and STC "Ecosystems," Foundation's Project SEED physical ers were written and administered in each at
grade 5. Special emphasis is placed on ences program at Northeastern University. grade levels 6-8.
developing habits of mind,including Science Coordinator Mr. Buckley was pre-
evel iry,the ability to make and record sented the Shattuck Award for excellence At the High School, a report was written
curioshonest observations, developing strategies inTeaching at Harvard University. Students by the Educational Development Center
to design and solve problems, and com- were active in external programs with the reviewing the mathematics program. The
municating data and results. Ongoing Biology Club,the Bonaire Expedition, and report stated, "Watertown has a solid
courses with the Harvard University's mathematics program, especially at the
assessment is built into each of these
units. More and more children are dis- Lowell Institute for Biotechnology,where upper levels,there is wide array of option
several were awarded scholarships. for students-two levels of calculus,AP
cussing metamorphosis,indicating that statistics, and advanced topics courses, all
elementary students are thoroughly do in a fairly swell school... Students who do
engaged in science. well at Watertown High School do well in
The Middle School welcomed teachers a�� college mathematics."
Amv Bebel and Chris Willems to
Professional Status. Along with Mr. Also, at the high school, an MCAS course
Cedrone, students participated in the
in mathematics was established for stu-
Envirolab. Mr. Gorman and his students —�- � dents who failed or did poorly on the
took part in the mollusk program, spon- eighth grade MCAS test. Students who
sored by the Boston Malacological Club. failed the test were required to take it in
The students benefited from the active Science at the Watertown High School grade 10.
participation of the Middle School staff in The Mathematics Department The English/Language Arts
the MetroLINC program,which brought a The elementary mathematics program, Department
set of Palm Pilots to Ms.Bebel's class and "Investigations in Numbers,Data and In the fall of 2000,the Watertown ele-
a digital projection system to Mr.Willems' Space"was developed through a grant mentary schools received the school wide
classroom.The science staff was also active from the National Science Foundation. literacy K-5 grant of$140,000, renewable
in the Collins Writing program, geared to Summer workshops focused on exten- for two more years.The grant,written by
improve writing in the content areas. The sions for the students in the top 10 per- Sheila Assad, Curriculum Coordinator for
staff participated in efforts to reduce cent, Supplementary materials in place Elementary Reading/Language Arts,
quantities of chemicals in the science rooms value,money, and math fact strategies allowed the system to enter a collabora-
and to eliminate all sources of mercury in were provided to teachers. Continuing Lion with Lesley University to begin imple-
the laboratories.Teachers also worked on work is being done on MCAS preparation menting the Literacy Collaborative, a
curriculum issues related to the and assessment.The MCAS test has been research-based,comprehensive school
Massachusetts Science Frameworks. used as a tool for analysis of the etemen- reform model targeted specifically to
The High School Science Department had
tary mathematics curriculum,and revi- improve school literacy programs from an active Millenium vear.We welcomed sions were made where needed. kindergarten through grade 5. Primary
6o (K 2) literacy leadership teams from the
Cunniff and Lowell Schools began 5 days In addition, sixth, seventh,and eighth to be published in the 21st Century and
of training in the literacy framework and grade teams of English/language arts and other well-known venues for aspiring
change model and shared their learning social studies teachers have been working poets,playwrights and novelists, along
with the staff.A grade 1 teacher from the with the I-Search method of coordinating with winning numerous local, state and
Hosmer School began a year long inten- student research and the subsequent writ- national contests.In the past 7 years
sive training at Lesley University as a liter- ing of an I-Search paper. Two of these more than 13 students have gained covet-
acy coordinator for the primary grades,in teams will conduct planned research ed acceptance to the Breadloaf Young
addition to teaching full time. The projects during the year.A Communities Writer's Conference,held each May at
Hosmer School conducted a series of lit- For Learning partnership is in its inves- Vermont's Middlebury College.
eracy assessments in the fall to collect tigative stages.Professional development, In addition to setting up classroom visits
baseline data for the research and pro- contracted through the Instruction For from the Young Adult librarians at the
gram evaluation. All Students program, is finishing its third Watertown Free Public Library, the ELA
The schools began setting up the central year. Seventh grade English/language arts Department,before creating its summer
book rooms, consisting of small sets of MCAS tests are administered during reading list,holds an annual Book Talk
leveled texts (A-Z) for the teaching of April and May and department-wide profi program at the library.Working together,
guided reading.Teachers participated in ciency exams are given to grade 6 later in the s we have established a program that is the
after school,book leveling training ses- pg.
envy of surrounding cities and towns.The
sions and helped in the selection of books. At the High School many new initiatives Watertown English language arts depart-
Teachers attended guided reading work- also flourish. Summer workshops are ment is committed to the pursuit of excel-
shops during training sessions, and held to evaluate and revise each and every lence for ourselves and for the young
helped in the selection of books.Teachers course.Working drafts are prepared so people we teach.
also attended guided reading workshops that a basis for analyzing and updating The Occupational Education
during release days.These sessions current curricular offerings will exist, Department
focused on the school system's goals of An MCAS support class, given in conjunc-
differentiated instruction and ongoing Courses within the Occupational
lion with the math department,is thriving,
assessment to inform instruction. Education Department continue to apply
Teachers worked on organizing and man- as are y at-risk
sk student.
MCA.tutorials required the concepts and learning from other
of every at-risk student.ELA long
aging classrooms for each these goals. subject areas and give life to the skills
Grades 3-5 teachers began a series of Composition and regular May, exams are and competencies considered essential in
training sessions in Writing Workshop by a department-wide
in April and May,followed preparing today's students for an ever
with a nationally known consultant to by a depall grade 9 st writing assessment changing and increasingly competitive
learn more about strengthening students' given to all grade )students in early June. global economy:
writing processes.Teachers continued to These grade 9 essays are corrected during
align instruction to meet the standards of a summer workshop in order to diagnose The Middle School program areas pro-
the Massachusetts English/Language thstand and prescribe a writing plan for each vide students with hands-on learning
Arts Framework. youngster before he or she enters grade experiences and activities within the
10-the MCAS year.A flow of new titles and Family and Consumer Science,Industrial
At the Watertown Middle School,the research ideas are constantly analyzed, Technology,and Computer courses
English/Language Arts Department has discussed, and evaluated during depart- throughout grades 6—8. Family and
been working to refine the John Collins ment meetings and release days,primarily Consumer Science gives students a strong
writing program,an interdisciplinary to focus on their potential as additional foundation of personal management skills
portfolio approach which concentrates on resources for English department use. to build self-esteem,to make healthy
specific Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) in Professional development continues in decisions including using refusal skills, to
student writing. Introduced in 1997 and strong fashion at the High School level make wise consumer choices and to build
continuing today, quarterly portfolio with the Communities for Learning part- teamwork.The graphic design component
reviews are conducted by the District nerand introduction of a robotic unit in
Leadership Team. In conjunction with the the p that focuses on the myriad ways Industrial Technology engages students in
FCA approach,the English Language Arts the program can be adopted to fit the Industrial Technology, as do the program-
Department has also trained additional WHS community.The Instruction for All ming and Hyperstudio projects covered in
teachers in the LINKS writing method,a Students program winds up its third year, the computer strand of our program.
system that relies on paragraph templates as does the Teachers as Scholars Program Each area prepares the students for
and a list of transition words stressing the at the Harvard Graduate School of courses in their high school years.
art of logical writing from topic sentence Education. Our student writers continue
The High School program also covers a
to concluding paragraph. 61 diverse number of courses to make stu-
dents aware of career options and to help Programs such as "Smoking Cessation", opportunity-to rediscover, celebrate and
them develop technological literacy. The Tobacco Education Group,Youth on share their culture with their peers.The
graphic design course (jointly planned Board,Tobacco Awareness Program, Peer Italian Club took advantage of the offer
with the Fine Arts Department),Computer Mediation,A Watertown Alcohol made by the members of the Sons of Italy
Aided Design (CAD),Computer Repair Rehabilitation Experience (AWARE), to learn how to play bocci ball.Field trips
and Upgrade courses have infused tech- Project Alliance Membership,CPR to French and Latin performances were
nology within our curriculum. In addi- instruction,Student Assistance Program successful, as well as visits to the North
tion, our Microsoft Office business appli- and Adolescent Assault Prevention are End,Museum of Fine Arts and a local
cations and Accounting and Financial available to both staff and students. restaurant or two. During April vacation
Services courses continue to prepare stu- The Athletic program offers students com- students,parents and teachers traveled to
dents for success in business and life. Italy. ESL students went to Ellis Island,
petition in 19 varsity sports.Watertown y
Our Family and Consumer Science offer- schedules 37 teams for athletic competi- New York.
ings stress career awareness in Food Lion in the Middlesex League.Wrestling Amongst the many excellent teachers in
Se Development,
ent, ality and Child was upgraded to a Varsity team. the Department is one who has been
Development with each offering intern- Intramural volleyball was offered to trained as an Advanced Placement Test
ships where appropriate. 7 Watertown High School students as a fall Reader and another who is a Fullbright
The Physical Education, Health and activity. Many of the teams continue to Scholar.
Athletics Department represent the community well at both the The Fine, Applied,And Performing
The Physical Education Department offers league and state level. The Field Hockey
students a wide range of activities.The team was Division 11 runner up in the Department
program is developmental at the elemen- state tournament.Both the boys and girls Members of the Fine,Applied, and
tary level with emphasis on gross motor basketball team reached the sectional Performing Arts Department participated
finals in the Eastern Massachusetts
MIAA tournament.
Department of Foreign Languages
The Grade 6 programs in French,Italian
and Spanish have continued to be strong,
with an increase in the number of stu-
dents electing Italian. Studies have proven
that beginning second language study as
early as possible increases proficiency in
1999 Spain Visit
WHS Hockey the skills of listening, speaking, reading, in annual events sponsored by the
skills and activities promoting good men- and writing. Research also suggests thatsecond language learners develop a Massachusetts Music Educators
tal and physical health.At the Middle heightened awareness and appreciation of Association,Massachusetts Art Educators
School,the curriculum broadens to Association,and the Massachusetts Drama
include individual/team sports,fitness the cultures of the countries in which the Guild. The MMEA held the Northeastern
assessment,Project Adventure and self- language is spoken. Junior and Senior Music Festivals open to
testing skills.The High School curriculum Open-ended writing assessments in the students who wished to participate
includes a Wellness Course for Grade 9 target language have continued not only through an audition process. Students in
and Life Fitness for upper classmen and in Grade 8,but also in Grade 10. grades 7- 12 represented Watertown in
women.The focus in physical education Speaking proficiency was tested among both festivals.The MAEA held the Art All-
is health-related physical activity. students of the third year classes at the State at the Worcester Art Museum and a
Health instruction is provided for all stu- High School.The National French Contest junior from WHS represented Watertown.
dents K-9.This curriculum covers current was again administered and,in many The MDG held a drama competition in
health issues aligned with the cases, our students scored above the State March and Watertown was represented at
and National levels and even placed the competition,with students winning
Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks and encourages students to among the top 10 in the country. awards for acting, directing and technical
take responsibility for their lives by pro- The ever-popular International Club con- theater.
moting healthy life-styles. Many opportu- tinued to meet once a month at the High Throughout the school year,the Fine Arts
pities in student support and staff devel- School. Students who are often second Department held annual events at the var-
opment are funded through the Drug Free generation in America are using this ious schools and at the Watertown Mall.
Schools and Health Protection Grant. 62
The Drama Program presented a fall These two new programs served a popu-
production and a musical, "Working," lation of students who have entered the
n March. system,though at different levels,that
The Music Program presented concerts in required the implementation of new serv-
December,March,April,May and June by ices.This type of program development is
the various performing groups. In continuous for this department, especially
December.the individual school chorus- as new groups of students enter and move
es, concert,bands, and jazz ensembles through various grade levels.
performed.During the month of March, In September, 1999 a new program was
our annual Band-A-Rama concert was established at the High School.The pro- Preschool Bulletin Board
performed. This performance reflected gram is now staffed with town The Public Schools offer half-day pro-
our entire instrumental program,includ- Instructional Assistants and consulting
ing students in grades 4— 12. Because of services. The program provided a transi- at the Hog and a full day Pre-K program
our new String program, a beginner tion approach from school to work, offer- at the H asses School and Lowell School.
String Ensemble was featured in addition ing students the opportunity to prepare These classes are inclusion model classes
to all the schools' concert bands.In April, for their post high school years. where typical and special needs children
the Middle School seventh and eighth work together in a learning environment
Efforts continue to enable special needs that embraces individual differences and
Grade Concert Band participated ities in a students to spend a greater portion of strengths while supporting the needs of
"Jamboree"with 5 other communities their school day in their regular classes all children.A devoted faculty and pro-
the Middlesex League.In May,the Middle with their peers.Professional develop- gram staff support children and their fam-
School and the High School held their ment for classroom teachers, support flies in an excellent start to their educa-
annual Spring Concerts where the band, personnel and related providers is an tional career. Parents are an integral part
chorus, and jazz ensembles performed. ongoing activity of the school department. of the program planning and a focus for
During the first week of June,the All-
Town Elementary Spring Concert was pre- The Early Childhood Education support,resource and referral.A Parent
Advisory Council meets the third Thursday
sented. Here, all the children who partici- Department of each month.
pate in the school choruses and/or the The Watertown Public Schools continues
school bands or string orchestra com- to demonstrate a high level of commit- Guidance Department
bined to form large ensembles. ment to Early Childhood Education The Watertown Guidance Program pro-
The Visual Art Department held its annual through excellent programming initiatives vides activities,interventions and services
Art Show at the Watertown Mall. Student and outreach. Early Childhood that assist students in achieving their max-
artwork from students in grades K-12 was Programming and Services have been imum personal development, both as
exhibited for 3 weeks.Also,a number of enhanced by continuation grants and learners and as human beings. Guidance
students submitted their work in the new funding. and counseling are vital components of
Globe Scholastic Art Competition.The The Community Partnership Grant distrib- the educational process,which help sm-
prize-winning pieces were displayed at utes funds to private and public childcare dents recognize their needs and abilities,
the Transportation Building in Boston providers to enhance quality, collabora- and develop strategies to realize their full
during the month of March. tion and comprehensive programming. potential.The primary role of the guid-
Professional development programs are ance staff is to implement a developmen-
The Special Education Department under tal guidance program that will help all
tivay to establish national accredita-
The Department of Special Education students acquire skills in the educational,
tion community wide kindergarten
Services continues to develop and imple- assessment and planning and support for personal and vocational areas necessary
,
ment program and service initiatives for for living in a multicultural society
diverse learners in all childcare programs.
students with special needs.As the needs Guidance counselors act as student advo-
of the population change, especially at the Another grant initiative supports special cates and work closely with other educa-
preschool level,programs and services education programming at the Watertown tors,parents and community members to
that need to be in place to serve the stu- Public School Preschool Program. provide opportunities for students to
dents also change. Through this grant consultation, summer develop self-understanding, self-evalua-
program development,parent outreach lion and self-direction in order to lead
Last year a new group of services were and professional development enrich our
put in place at the Cunniff School and the productive,fulfilling hues.
excellent integrated model at the Hosmer-
High School in order to provide for the East building. (For FY00/01 we will be Classroom-guidance programs are offered
needs of the students. located at 30 Common Street.) at all grade levels throughout the system.
63
Topics addressed include orientation to Professional Development engage learners and training in stan-
the high school and middle school,test- The 1999-00 Professional Development dards-based design. 20 teachers attended
ing awareness and interpretation,post Program for the Watertown Public Teachers as Scholars seminars presented
high school planning,communication Schools featured a balance of building- by faculty from surrounding colleges and
skills, conflict resolution, study skills, based and district-wide programs for universities in topics ranging from history
career development and violence preven- staff. Each school offered its own pro- and economics to literature and art. 73
tion. Counselors at all levels work directly gram of workshops developed by the elementary staff participated in pre-imple-
with students in one-to-one, small group principal and a building planning team. mentation training for the Community for
and large group settings. By monitoring Learning school reform model.
progress and coordinating a wide variety Watertown High School's release day pro-
gram focused on research and current Community Education
of resources counselors reach out to stu-
dents and parents in times of need. practice in differentiation of instruction. The Watertown Community Education
Staff used Carol Ann Tomlinson's book Program is a self sustaining program of
At the elementary level,new partnerships entitled,The Differentiated Classroom: the Watertown Public Schools.It includes
with parents have been forged through Responding to the Needs of All Learners the Adult and Community Education
implementation of the School-Linked for small group readings and discussions. Programs, the Before School Program in
Services Grant activities,a support group All staff was asked to pilot and evaluate all three Elementary Schools,the Hosmer
for fathers,monthly morning coffees,and strategies for differentiated learning in Extended Day Program,the Cunniff
outreach breakfasts on child development their classes. Voyager Program, and the Summer
and transition issues. The middle school School Program.
counselors have implemented a set of Watertown Middle School's professional
small group counseling programs on development program focused on instruc- The Adult Education Program provides
dealing with divorce issues, anger man- tional strategies for engaging every learner. learning opportunities in a wide range of
aealing and developing friendships.The In addition, consultants from the New subjects including: computers, crafts,
school program saw the implemen- England League of Middle Schools music,photography,landscaping design,
high
high a new"self-assessment, goal-set provided training in effective collabora- cooking, exercise, golf lessons and
tatiotang"graduation requirement which led tion and trainers from the LINKS writing Project Literacy(free English as a Second
to increased individual and small group program conducted training in effective Language classes). The Before School
contact between students and counselors writing instruction. Program provides a safe place for ele
mentar
each year. The Cunniff School offered a series of y students before the start of the
training workshops in technology, regular school day. The Hosmer Extended
Day Program and the Voyager Program
Other Programs: mathematics,reading assessment, as
Peer Mediation: Life Skills for All well as sessions on MCAS analysis and provide after school care for children
action planning. (Grades PreK-Grade 5) from the close of
Peer Mediation continues to thrive school until 6:00 PM each day.The
throughout the system,providing oppor- The Hosmer School's program featured a Summer Program consists of an early
tunities for students to resolve respectfully series of workshops on technology,inclu- childhood and special education compo-
their interpersonal conflicts.Peer media- sionary practices, and characteristics of nent as well as an academic program and
tion begins at the elementary level in the second language learners. an enrichment component.Academic
fourth and fifth grades,with guidance The Lowell School o courses are designed for students who
offered workshops on
counselors introducing mediation in the redesign of classrooms to accommodate wish to improve a low or failing grade,
classrooms. This fall,High School media- ongoing assessment and flexible group- The Enrichment Program provides a vari-
tors began going into elementary schools ings,the Responsive Classroom hands-on ety of courses,including arts and crafts,
to advertise mediation programs as well. sessions to create learning centers, and computers,and a range of other classes
This has been hugely successful—the developing grade level rubrics for literacy. for students from grades K through 9.
younger children love to talk with and ask
the "bigger" kids questions about media- Among the distract-wade priorities for staff Watertown Community Education is com
tion and the high school in general. training were 45 after school workshops mitted to building partnerships that will
offering training in technology,first aid create and continue to provide programs
The programs at the Middle School and and CPR mathematics science social that meet the needs of adults,families and
the High School continue successfully. In studies,writing, and development of children in Watertown.
an effort to continue to improve the pro- rubrics. 'L4 teachers participated in the
gram and help students gain new skills, course Instruction for All Students,which
several training programs were sched- features instructional strategies to actively
uled. Referrals come to Peer Mediation
from teachers, staff and students. 64
Voting Results
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet Total Votes Cast
State Primary
Democratic Ballot
September 19,2000
Wat. 'Wat. Wat. �Wat. lWat. 'Wat. 'Wat. :Wat. Wat. lWat. Wat. Wat, Grand
Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. iPrec.;Prec.IPrec.IPrec. Prec. Prec. Total
Precinct Total Votes Cast A_1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 �13-6 IC-7 .C-8 'C-9 ID10 D11 D12
OFFICES and CANDIDATES
I
Voters: 1811 1131i: 160 164! 125' 188, 14Q 18Q 176 2'15' 202 152' 2014
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Blanks 25 7 25 21 15 27 23 it 32 35 42 26 309
EDWARD M.KENNEDY 153, 105' 131' 142 10Q 156 126 1r7 142 179 158 124 1682
Write-ins 3: 1 4 1 1 5 0 1' 2 1 2: 2 23
TOTAL 181i 113 160 164: 125 188' 149 181) 176! 2151 202' 152 2014
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Blanks 23, 161 32 23' 21, 37 ?0' .31 31 33! 55 31 353
MICHAEL E.CAPUANO 155 97' 127 140 104 148 1291, 158: 143, 181 1461 121 1649
Write-ins 3' U: 1 1 0 3 0 2 1 1I 0 12
TOTAL 181 113 160 164 125 188 149 189 176t 215' 202 152 2014
COUNCILLOR
Blanks 10 2 10 8 5 1 ) 1 11' 4 1$3 i9
MARILYN M.PETI1 r0 DEVANEY 152. 99, 127 100 99 144 115 167 139 182 154 111 1579
RUTH E.NEMZOFF 18' 12, 23 55 21 37 34 1 26 29 3U J e 353
'Write-ins 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
TOTAL 181 113 160, 164 125 188 149 189 176 215 202 152 2014
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Blanks 19 8 23; 22 17: 30', 20 28; 251 28 39. 181 277
STEVEN A.TOLMAN 162 104 137' 1401 108 154' 129i 1611 1481 187 163 134 1727
-Write-ins 1 2. 0 4 0 3; 0 01 0 10
TOTAL 181 113 160 164 125 188 149' 189 1761 215' 202 152 2014
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURTi
Blanks 42 14, 25: 26, 19, 47. 251 36 401 49 521: 33 408
RACHEL KAPRIELIAN 109 99' 134 137; 106 137 122' 153, 134 1661 149, 116 1562
Write-ins 30 0 1 1 0 4 21 0 2 0 1, 3' 44
TOTAL 181 113 160 164 125 188 149' 1891 176 215' 202 152 2014
CLERK OF COURTS
Blanks 42. 24. 31, 37, 25 32 28 37 33: 38 57 26 410
EDWARD J.SULLIVAN 109 71 103 106 79 113 87 120 115 147 106 106 1262
DENNIS MICHAEL SULLIVAN 301 18 26' 20 21 42i 33 32 28, 29' 37, 20 336
Write-ins 0 0 0 1 0, 1' 1 0, 0; 1 2, 0 6
TOTAL 181 113', 160 104 125 1881 149! 189 176: 215 202' 152' 2014
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Blanks 51 32 51 52 39 62 42 GU 58 630; 74; 51 632
EUGENE C.BRUNE 130' 81, 1091 112' 86 1241 106 129! 1161 154i 128' 101 1376
Write-ins 0' U 0' 0 0 2 1' 11 2 1 0 0 6
TOTAL 181. 113 160' 164 125. 188! 149 189 176' 215. 202, 152 2014
REGISTER OF PROBATE
Blanks 36 20 3f.' 30 ?1 23 30 34 34 42 52 i9 377
DEAN J.BRUNO 15 11, 10 7' 8 9 5 12 11 17. 7 10 122
JOHN R.BUONOMO 23 1 16 10, 12 5. 16 17 9. 12 12, 10 149
THOMAS B.CONCANNON,JR. 37 29 31 50' 32 76 28 61 42, 65 631 58 572
TARADeCRISTOFARO 12 10 18' 16 12 18 14 151 18i 13 17I 15: 178
FRANCIS X.FLAHERTY 26 17', 23, 28, 21: 27 22', 29i 34; 33! 22 16, 298
MELISSA J.HURLEY 261 11 18 18 14 19' 22 14' 17 21 16 17 213
ROBERT WESLEY KEOUGH 2' 3' 1 0 0 2, 2 1' 21 3 3 2 21
L.PAUL LUCERO 1 2 2 1 1 5 5 31 1 4 5 2 34
ED McMAHON 3', 3; 51 4. 4' 3 4 3 6I 4 5, 3, 47
Write-ins 1 0 0' 0; 01 01 1 1 0, 01 1' 0 0; 3
TOTAL 181' 113 160; 1641 1251 1BB: 149, 189 1761 215, 202 152 2014
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Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet
State Election M.G.L ch 54,section 99
November 7.2000
Question 1
Blanks 115 104 1— 11_0 _90__ 85 94' 95; 124 88, 135 84� 1238
Yes 711 830 978 1046 907 898 1064 879 785 911 826 866 10646
No 261 284 270 276 265 271 309 364I 290 365 392 322 3663
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 ll*M 1199 1364I 1MI 12151 15547
ion
Blanks 2 __ gg —81 101 _73 58 50 71 79� 101I 65i 115 66
Yes 569 653 658 694 636 734 844 737I 657I 817 765 6871 84511
No 422 464 6_03 659 668 4_76 552 522 441 482 475 462 6140
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 11 35 99i 13641 15 1215 15547
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Question 3 — -
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i
Blanks 75 68 88 66 _46 52 59 59: 81 56; 1031 55, 805
- - -
Yes _ _ 576 656 760 808_ 692 680 773 639 601' 593)I 5921 6211 7991
No 436 494 518 552 525 522 639 646 517 716 666 539 6751
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355� 1215 15547
Question_4 -
Blanks 96J128
86 _69 47 48 52 65 89 48 92 50 809
Yes-- - -_552 _666_ 660- 6-6 662 721 664 666 701 726 618 7786
No 439_ 616 697 605 544 664 609 510 615 543 547 6952
TOTAL 1087 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1336 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
- - — — -- -
Question 5 _-- f -- _
Blanks 100_ 88 82 89 _61 58 71 79 103 73 103 64 971
Yes _505 622 707 696 683_595 _6_95 631 536 668 629 552 7439
No _ 482 608 573 641 518 _60_1 701 628 560 703 623 669 7137
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Question 6 __ _ _
Blanks_ ___ 98_ 78 _93 _8_3 61_52 58 74 94 58 101 57 907
Yes 430 502 508 487 504 544 568 536 411 543 557 486 6142
No 559_ 6_36 761 _856 697 658 841 728 628 763 697 672 8498
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Question
Blanks 119 98 91 90_ 66 58 74 92 107 67 117 71 1050
Yes 707 82_4 9_37 1035 900 880 1022 883 813 950 899 600 10650
No 261 29_6 334 301 296_316 371 363 279 347 339 344 3847
TOTAL 1687 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338I 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Question 8 -
Blanks- 115 91 99 98 69 74 72 99 119 70 114 64 1084
Yes _ 561__650 7_44_ 825 713 656 767 674 614 623 641 596 8064
No_ 411_477 519 503 480 524 628 5_65 466 671 606 555 6399
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 11991 1364 1355 1215 15547
66
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet
Sfate Election �� lc {'tip--M�.G.L ch 54,section 99
November 7,2000 _ -�.0 1 1�
1�_-
Wall. Wat. Wat. 'Wat. Wat. Wat Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. I Grand
Precinct Total Votes 'Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec.IPrec. (Prec. Prec. Prec.
Cast IA-1 _A-2 _ A_-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 'C-7 �C-8 'C-9 I1310 D11 �D12 i Total
OFFICES and CANDIDATES l
Voters: 1087 V18 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 13551 1215 15547
Registered Voters: 1559 1900 2045 2113 1-824 1807 20231 1857 1757 1879 1942 1706 22412
- � --
%Voting: 70% 64% 67 0 67% 69% 69% 73% 72% 68% 0 0 0 0
-
� 73/01 70% 71/0 69.4/o
l
blanks d Vice President I 27 17 17 1 � 14 201_ P8
Electors of President
_ _ f 15� 18 31I 111 218
. --- ---
BROWN and
- - --- - -� 5,' 9i 7 9 111 82
BUCHANAN and HIIGGINS,SR._ --2 6 -7 61 ---5 522 _3 7 - 3, 9 51 310, 6I 8i 71
GORE and L EBERMAN 661 770 904 _920 855 810 -9501 839 791, 10 361 2991 3846
351� 272'
' 878 861 8061 10050
NADERsand L_a_DUKE - 99 110 125 - 155 102 _122 164 105 107 2 1 0' 13
HAGELIN and TOMPKINS 1 0 2 1 3 1 2 0 0
Write-in
- - -- - - I 57 82 79' 1249
4 01 1 18
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 13641 1355[ 1215 15547
Senator in Congress
Blanks 55_ 53 60_ 61 42 50 73 761 53! 49f_ 50I 411 663
EDWARD M KENNEDY 792 905 1057 1087 969 950 1130 9861 _ 894 10091 1.024_ 9281 11731
CARLAA HOWELL 115 107 _ 127 133 1_25 128 119 1161 123 M 111� 132. 1471
JACK_E.RO81_NSON,III 108 131 _ 92 1_24 10_7 _100 118 1.36 106', 138 140I 98 1398
DALE E.FRIEDGEN 4 5 3 3 5 9 3 5 41 3 3J 21 49
- -_ -- - ----- - -- - -j 7, 2i 54
PHILIP HYDE,III_ _ 5 7 5 3 2 3 6 311 4 7
PHI LIP F.LAWLER 6 - 7 16 --14 -10 13 18 14� 15 -20 18 10i 161
Write-ins 2 3 2 1 2 1 0 2 0 3 2 2 20
-- - 1215I 15547
ROTALepresentative in Congress 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 11991 1364 1355 f
Blanks 213 282 250 284 _246 261 270 275 _263 259 274 239 3096
MICHAEL E_CAPUANO 860 947 1099 1131_1010 986_1_1_9_5 1047 926 1096 1069 97.0 12336
Write-ins _ 14 9 13 11 6__ 7 2 16 10 _9 12 6 115
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1356 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Councillor -- --- ------ --
Blanks 169 207 211 240 181__166 202 177 206 149 157 1311 2216
MARILYN M.PETITTO DEVANEY 834 907 1039 1041_ 974 952 _1131 1038 887 1087 1068 999 11957
BARRY T.HUTCH 79 102 106 142 102 112 133 120 104 125 129 84 1338
-- - — -- -
Write-ins 5 2 6 3 5 4 1 3 2 3 1 1 36
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 126211254 1467 1338 1199 1364_ 1355 1216 15547
Senator in General Court_
STEVEN A.TOLMAN 880 968_1103 1152 1053 238 253 242 256 236 236 196� 2837
Blanks _ _217_ 244 248 265 296
�1010 1213 1086 934 1120 1113 1012 12624
-- -- --
_ _ - - - - — 10 9 8 6 7 86
Write-ins 10 6 11 9 3 6 1
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262�254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Representative in General Court
-Blanks -- -
_ 79 293i 284 256 3138
RACHEL KAPRIELIAN 846 948 1093 113 103998511851046[ 89 1072 1089 979 12310
_Write-ins 8 9_ 14 _9_ 3 7 0 13 101 8 10 8 99
TOTAL 1087 1218 1382 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 ii991 1364 1355 1215 15547
Clerk of courts Blanks _281 349 389 442 3_26 3_24 419 388 371 363 360 295 4307
EDWARD J.SULLIVAN 793 864 970 978 933 926 1048 941 821 992 684 915 11164
-- -- - --- - --- —.- - -- - -- --
Write-ins ___ 13 _5 3 6_ _3_ 5 0 9 7 9 11 5 76
TOTAL 1087 1216 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355 1215 15547
Register of Deeds
Blanks 326 363 437 474 355 345 461 435 382 397 378 340 4693
EUGENE C.BRUNE 748 a7_ 620 643 906 903 1— 893 8-06 961 968 868 10769
Write-ins _ 13 _ 8_ 5 9 1 6 0 10 11 6 91 7 85
TOTAL 1087 1216 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364 1355 12151 15547
Register of Probate
Blanks 233 269 31_9 327 258 257 356- 306 295 282 287 246 3435
JOHN R BUONOMo 508 567 689 688 567 601 670 655 553) 668 669 635 7470
LEE JOHNSON 182 181f 157 211r 194 203 .2251 176 169i 192, 195 1571 2312
D_IANE POULOS HARPELL 160 19K 195. 199 24 1
- -- I- --�—� ��-�L� -t . _�-__ 1 3� 22
t 1355 1215 15547
Write-ins 4 2 _ 2 1 _1 3 0 2 3 0
TOTAL 1087 1218 1362 1426 1262 1254 1467 1338 1199 1364
67
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet
Total Votes Cast
State Primary
Libertarian Ballot
September 19,2000
Wat. I Wat. 11 Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat Wat Wat. Wat. Grand
Prec. Prec.j Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec.':Prey Prec. Prec. Total
Precinct Total Votes Cast A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D10 D11 12
1OFFICES and CANDIDATES
I '
IVoters: Oi 2 3 0 1 0 1 1, 01 01 0 0 8
(SENATOR IN CONGRESS ! I I
IBlanks 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 0' 0 0 0, 0
1 Carla A.Howell 57 21 31 01 1 01 11 1: 0 0 0 01
Write-ins _T 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 0 0 0 0! 0
TOTAL 11I 0 21 31 01 11 01 11 11 0 0 01 0i 8
—t—
(REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
IBlanks ! 0, 21 21 01 1 01 1 11 0 0 01 01 7
(Write-ins __ 01 01 11 01 01 01 OI 0 0 0 01 01 1
TOTAL �I 01 21 31 01 11 01 11 11 0 0 01 01 8
� 1
IC0UNC110R !
IBlanks 01 1 31 01 1: 01 11 11 01 01 01 0' 7
Write-ins 01 11 ; 01 01 01 01 OI 01 0 01 01 1
TOTAL i 0 21 31 01 11 01 ti 11 01 0 01_ 0'. 8
(SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT _
— ------- _._..—.----------
Blanks 0 2; 31 01 1: 01 1 1 0 0 0 0 8
(Write-ins 0 OI 01 0i 01 01 0 0 0' 0 0
ITOTAL 01 21 31 01 11 01 11 11 0 0 0 0 8
I I I I I I
(REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURTI I !
IPBlanks 01 2 3 01 11 01 11 11 0 0 0 0!_ 8
Write-ins 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0, 0
ITOTAL 01 21 3 01 11 01 11 11 01 0�. 01 0! 8
I I I
(CLERK OF COURTS
IBlanks ! 01 2 31 0! 1I 0; 11 1; 0 01 0 0 8
Write-ins 01 01 1 0' 01 0 01 01 0' 01 0 0 0
TOTAL _17 0 2 31 01 11 01 1 i 11 0 01 0! 01 8
I
IREGISTER OF DEEDS
Blanks 01 21 31 OI 1'. 01 1 11 0 0, 0, 0: 8
(Write-ins 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 0' 0! 0' 0. 6
(TOTAL 01 2! 3! 0! 1' 01 1' 11 0 0' 01 0' 8
----
REGISTER OF PROBATE
IBlanks _1 01 21 31 ll 11 01 1: 11 0 01 01 01 8
(Write-ins I 01 01 01 01 01 0! 01 0! _ 01 0 01 0
,To
0 2' 31 0! 1' 0 1' 1: 0 01 0i 01 8
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68
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet Total Votes Cast
State Primary
Republican Ballot
September 19,2000
Wat Wat Wat Wat Wat Wat Wat Wat IWat Wat. Wat Wat Grand
Precinct Total Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Proc. Prec. Prec. Prec. Pree.;Prec. Proe. Prec.
Votes Cast A-1 A-2 'A-3 B 4 B-5 IB-e C 7 ,C 8 C-9 D10 iD11 D12 Total
OFFICES and CANDIDATES I
Voters: - 2 131 9 30 11 14 191 231 19! 191 8 -10' 197
SENATOR IN CONGRESS _ _
Blanks _ 81 212i 6 3' 2', 3i 6! 3 3 _1.__ 4 43
JACK E.ROBINSON,III 121 11, 71 23, 7 12' 131 171 15. 15' 7' 6 145
Write-ins _ 2! 01 1 1! 01 31 01
TOTAL 221 131 91 30' 111 141 191 231 19! 19t 8r 10 197
—
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS _ —_- - —
Blanks _ 181 11 81 27' 91. 13 18 23 17 151 7 8 174
Write-ins _ 41 2! 11 3; 2! 1, 11 0 2-4� 1, 2 -23
TOTAL 22. 11 9' 301 11 141 191 23 19; 191 8L 10 197
COUNCILLOR 15, -=--
Blanks 19i 11; 7' 27!^91 131 181 231 17' -15! 81 _7 _' 174
Write-ins -- 31 21 21 31 21 11 11 01 21 4! _-01 31 _ 23
TOTAL 22! 131 91 301 111 141 191 231 19i 191 8 10 197
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT__ _
Blanks 191 llj 81 261 101 131 181 -23J 17' 15 8S �91 177
Write-ins 31 21 11 41 1 11 11 01 21 41 01 11 20
TOTAL 221 131 91 301 111 141 191 231 19! 191 -8�-10- 197
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT' Tl 1
Blanks 191 11, 81 27 91 141 181 231 _17' 15 8 9 - 178
Write-ins 31 21 11 31 21 01 1I 01 2 4 0 1 19
�__�-
TOTAL — 22! 131 9 i 30' 11 14 19 23 19: 19 -8 10 197
CLERK OF COURTS -- -- _ ------__--- -_ --
Blanks 20; 11 81 27' 8 14, 18, 231 18! 15 --8 _ 9 __ 179
Write-ins 2' 2, 11 31 31 01 1I 01 11 4; 01 11 18
TOTAL 22' 13, 91 30: 11' 141 191 231 19, -19!-81 10 197
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Blanks 19 11' 8' 261 91 11 181 23; 181
151 - 13F_g_-_ 177
Write-ins — 3' 2' 1 4 2' 1' 1' 0! 1 4'__ 0' _ 1 _ 20
TOTAL 22 13. 91 30 11 14; 19; 23, 19: 19, 8. 10 197
REGISTER OF PROBATE --�-- -— -
Blanks 51 31 3, 41 31 2. 41 6 2'33'-_--
LEE JOHNSON 17' 101 6' 26 8 12 15 17 17 16 ___6 6_ _ 156
Write-ins 0� 01 0! Oi 01 01 01 0. 0i 0 Oi
TOTAL 22 13i 91 301 11 14 19' 23 19' 19' 8' 10 197
69
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet Total Votes Cast
Presidential Primary 2293
Republican Ballot
March 7,2000
1 Wat 11 Wat 'Wat Wat !Wat. Wat Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat 11 Wat Wat Grand
Precinct Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec.1
Total Votes Cast A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 1010 D11 D12 i Total
(OFFICES and CANDIDATES I I ! 1
(Voters: 1631 1791 172! 2351 1691 1771 216 215 1741 20611 1911 196i 2293
1
(Town Committee ! !
IBlanks 35741 41631 41191 51561 33971 38681 45531 4594 3481 42021 4346! 43191 49772
(Group 521 47'1 421 681 631 581 68, 69' 611 671 55; 61, 711
1J.MALCOLM WHITNEY 821 791 721 1251 79, 1331 112 103 891 1091 80 881 11511
1ERMINIAT.ERRICO 561 541 511 801 721 1241 83. 781 641 771 611 701 8701
IELEANOR SADLER 5611 571 471 871 681 1251 761 791 751 911 691 751 9051
1IDA M.MANZELLI _ 701 631 591 1001 741 1321 92! 90' _ 80' 911 751 781 10041
ILUCIAH.MASTRANGELO 641 75I 701 1031 80! 134j 108i 991 83i 98 77 81! 1072
IROBERT B.CHASE 631 57I 531 911 77i 1231 83 7 78; 661 88 68; 68, 915
IEMILIA M.FORTE 651 651 561 841 691 1221. 78, 81 791 771 _62 72! 910
ICURTIS A.WHITNEY 641 621 561 941 711 1221 82: 80 67, 851 67' 731 923
]GEORGE BOGOSIAN 661 711 701 941 S6i, 1241 81 i 79i 75i75i 871 661 701 969
IROBE A E.LENTINE `561 531 491 7311 66' 1221 721 _801 77 621 82' 67' 841
IROBERTA.LINTINE
581 571 521 791 67 127 76 86. 601 79_67' 73 888
IJIRI K.ECKERT 1 571 511 471 821 66, 1201 78 74! 64; 791 581 661 842
IGREGORYPANO 641 601 501 811 701 1251 88, 801 61161I _86 651 681 898
IGEORGE K.TARVEZIAN,II _ 581 641 631 90! 77' 1271 74, 76�.65 83 621 641 903
THOMAS J.STEVENS 601 541 471 741 71 i 127J 841 81, 70 801 661 691 883
IROBERTJ.WHITNEY 621 611 591 991 731 1251 891 79I 731 88 651 731 946
IDOMINIC P.GRANDINETTI 1 601 581 531 771 69i 122 861 102i 761 100 70i 751 9481
YLVIA K.WHITNEY 601 60 541 931 681 123 86 78; 74180 621 701 908
(HEATHER A.WHITNEY ! 671 591 581 901 701 1241 85 801 731 80 6 77! 929
IANTHONY F.AIELLO 64 61 59 87 75i 1281 88 0 731 88 691 79i 968
ICAMILLE CAPRIOTTI-CONNOLLY! 59 54 511 83I 721 1231 781 781 701 86 681 761 8981
IPHILIP PANE 71 731 511 1041 741 1271 1031 88-I _77i 97, 811 77'_ 1023 EVELYN ASTORIAN 62 661 671 89 77' 1221 82i 75 70! _79i 62 69, 920
RAY MASSA _ 65' 681 52'1 97 73 1241 92' 94 87 W 82:_79! 1005
1ROBERTA.SEMONIAN 65i 731 681 961 77 1231 87 81 69'— 831 61 66i 9511
1ROBERTA.MANZELLI 681 701 551 106I 801 1331 100' 100 85 1051 781 841 10641
IJOSEPH L.GRILLO 601 521 491 821 68' 124 79' 91 _ 72 _ 87'_ 66!_751 _ 905
IDOMINICK M.IANNO 57! 55i 491 7611 66 123', 74 81 63' 80' 59' 69, 852
IPRISCIL•LA M.RUZZO 60; 531 501 781 71' 125i 80 80' 691 82 64: 72'. 8841 '
IPAT T.CARUSO_ 591 52! _ 481 861 68' 1271 78 84 78'_ 81 64 _, 73 _ 898
ILOUIS L.FABRIZIO 57'1 531 471 761 66: 120 77 80 63 84 58 70 _ 861
IGEORGE J.GILKEY 561 481 451 771 6911201 75 75, 641--.75 58 66 _ 828
1 PETER WITTENBORG 551 501 431 721 64i 1211 71; 75 61, 78, 601 66i 816
ISTUART J.RYAN JR. 59! 541 511 78 68' 1231 77' 77 63 _ 821i 64'_ 68' 864
IJOSEPH RUSSO JR. 65, 60! 50; 86 77 125 86 92 77 __94' 6
(Write-ins --—5 75 952
— 0
(TOTAL 5744i 62651 6020! 8225 5915 8104, 7493 7525 5987 7210; 6685 68601 82166,
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Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet
Total Votes Cast
Presidential Primary 12
Libertarian Ballot
March 7,2000
Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat Wat Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat Wat. Wat Wat. Grand
(Precinct Total Prec. Prec. Prec.. Prec.l Prec. Prec. Prec.,Prec.'Prec. Prec.' Prec. Prec Total
. -
Votes Cast A-1 A-2 _A-3 B-4 ! B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D10 D11 12
IOFFICES and CANDIDATES
I I I
IVoters: 0 - 4 2' 1 0 11 0 21 0, 2 0 0' 12
I Presidential Preference
(Blanks OI' - 0' 0 11 0 0, 01 11 Of Oi 0'_ 0 2
IHARRYBROWNE Oi 1 _2I 01 0 1! 01 OI Oj Oi 0 0' 4
IEDISON P.McDANIELS,SR. 0', 0 01 01 0, 01 01 01 01 OI 0 0 0
ILARRY HINES 01 0' 0101 Oi 01 01 01 01 _01 01 0' - 0
IDAVID LYNN HOLLIST 01 0i 0 01 01 01 01 _ 01 01 _ 0',_ - 0
IL.NEIL SMITH 01 0' 01 0 0' 01 01 01 01 11 01 01 --_ 1
INo Preference T—01 31 —01 01 01 0! 01 11 01 _ 11 0' 0! 5
(Write-ins Oi _ 0' 0 01 0 0! 01 Oj OI 0'. _ 0 0: 0
TOTAL - - 01 4 2i 11 01 tt 01 21 01 2, 0 Oi _ 12
[State Committee Man
(Blanks 01 41 21 11 Of 11 _ OI 2 01 2j 01 01_ 12
(Write-ins 0j � 01 01 01 01 01 0 OI 01 01 0 0
ITOTAL 0' 41 _ 21 11 0 11 01 21 OI 2! 01 0! 12
(State Committee Woman I
Blanks - 0 41 2I 1 01 1 0, 21 - 21 01 01 12
(Write-ins 01, 01_�0 01 Of 01 0 01 0 01 0! 01 0: 0
ITOTAL
01 4! 21 11 0 1 OI 2 01 21 01 0' 12
ITown Committee ; I I 1 I I
(Blanks __ 0' _5, 3' 1 0' 0' 0 _ 5i�_. 01 41 0 0' 18
IJAMES S.SULLIVAN _ 0' 2'- 1 11 0 1 01 Of Oi 1 i 01 01, 6
EDWARD McCORMICK 0' 3 1 01 0 11 01 1 01 _01 01 0' 6
DONNA M.PURIN 0 2'__-1' 1', 0 1 01 01 0! 11 Oi 0 6
(Write-ins 0' 0 0' 01 0 0 01 01 01 01 0'` 0: _ 0
ITOTAL 01 12! 61 31 0 3! Oi 61 01 6! 0 0' 36
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71
Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet Total Votes Cast
4608
Presidential Primary
Democratic Ballot
March 7,2000
Wat. I Wat. i Wat. Wat. Wat. 'Wat. I Wat. Wat. 1 Wat. 'Wat. Wat. Wat. Grand
Precinct Prec. Prec.I Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. 'Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec.
Total Votes Cast A-1 A-2 A-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 D10 D11 D12 Total
OFFICES and CANDIDATES
Voters: 312 333' 435 456' 360 348 4251 397 353 432 416'1 341 4608I
Town Committee
Blanks 0
PAULJ.DENNING 4 30i 8 36' 17 9i 8 16 6 16 25 32 2071
WARREN E.TOLMAN 4, 32' 8 44 18 121 10 22 6 16 261 34 2321
IRACHEL KAPRIELIAN ---.4, 32, 7' 39 15 137 12 16 7 17 27 34 223
ITHOMAS F.REILLY 41 30I 81 36 15 12', 8 116 13, 24 32 201I
IRAYA STERN 4' 241, 8 33, 14 8' 7' 13' 6 13 231 29 182
JOHN J.McCARTHY JR. - -4- 24 7 31 18_ 8 _ 7 9 6, 13 221 30 179
LYNNE S.O'CONNELL 4 30' 7 32' 14 16, 7 10 6 12 23' 31 192
IPAUL WILLIAM ABLIN 4 30' 7 32, 14 81 7 12 6 12 21 30' 183
ITHOMAS J.HOLLOWAY 4 24 7 33 14 101 7 10 6 12 21 29' 177
DIKRAN M.KALIGIAN 4 30' 7, 31 15 8,1 91 10' 7 12I 22' 31 188
MARY A.McCARTHY 4 241 8', 321 17' 81 71 11 6 121 22' 29 180
IDAVID W.DOWNES _ 41 321 8 35' -_15 10. 8' 12 6 13, 22' _29 194
4',RENATO D.MUSETTI 241 7 321 16', 101—7' 11 6 14 22. 29, 182
IANTHONY T.DiIESO �- 4' 241 7 32' 131 91 7' 11 6 131 25 31 182
PATRICIA H.GOLD L 4 24 7' 32 14 9i 7 11 6 12 22 32 180
IBURTON L.GREENBERG 4 24 7' 32! 13 81 7 11 6 12 22 31 1771
ISANDRA KASABIAN HOFFMAN 4 301 7' 35 17 91 9' 10 81 14 24 32' 1991
ISARAH F.BRONSTEIN 4 24 71 321 14: 81i 7'1 11 I 61 121 22I 291 1761
�GERTRUDE C.BRODERICK 4 241 7 331 141 10' 7' 16 61 14I 211 301 1861
HEIDI MILLER -7-4 24'-- 7' 321 141 9 7' 11--- 6 12' 21: 30 1771
JOHN PORTZ - 1 4 30 6 33 14 8 8 11 7 13 25 32 191
IPAMELA W.SCHOFIELD 4 24 7 32 14 8 7 12 7 12 22 30 179
ALEX LIAZOS 4' 24 7 33 15 10 8 10 61 12 231 33 185
JOHN G.GANNON _J_ 4 24 6, 33 14 8 9' 11 61 13 21' 30 179
DENNIS J.DUFF 4 301 7' 38 18 8 7, 14 6 13 21 31 197
JAMES E.FAHEY JR. 4 30' 7' 36 19 14 _ 7 15 6 16 22 33 209
MARY T.FAHEY 4 24 6 36 18 11 7 15 6 17 22 32 198
JOHN F.SIMMONS 4 30 7 32 16 -8-7-11 6 12 21 30 1841
�DOROTHY F.SIMMONS 4 24 6, 32. 15 8 7 11 6 12 21 30 1761
ITHOMAS L.BARRETTE JR. 4! 30 61 33 13 8 8' 10 6 12 21 29 180
ENEE M.LANDERS 4 24 6 33 13 8 8 9 6 12 21 29 173
AN MERRITT KRAUS 4' 31 7 32 14 8 7 11 7 12 22 30 185
IAN McDONALD 4 30 6 32 15 8 7 10 6 13 22 31 184
ISUSAN TUTTLE 4 30' 6 32' 15 8 8 11 6 12 22' 30 184
IMARILYN PETITTO DEVANEY 1 1 2 1 3 0 2 1 1 - 121
WRITE-INS 4 4 4 7 1 15
(TOTAL 136 930 240 1144 518 326 261 410 212 447 764 1060 64131
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Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect