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Home My Public Portal About1999 Annual Watertown Report Town of WATERTOWN 1999 Annual Report AM i1 r � 1 'r r 771 1 '/ r i to mot ML On the Cover: Paire on the Square Town of Watertown 19W Annual Report The Town Seal Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect (Story of the Watertown Seal on the Watertown seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, bread for fish. Capt.Roger Clap, who landed at 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." 3 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Town Clerk and Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Data Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TownAttorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Purchasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Councilon Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Veterans'Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 SkatingArena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Department of Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Reports of the Departments of Public Safety Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CivilDefense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . 54 Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 VotingResults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 5 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 (Resigned) 100 Evans Street 924-2306 Lucia Mastrangelo 25 George Street 923-0345 Jeannie M. Caruso (Resigned) 35 Bromfield Street 924-1289 Ann Bloom 43A Parker Street 924-0360 Gracemarie V.LeBlanc 76 Emerson Road 924-9322 Raya Stern 207 Lexington Street 926-3609 Watertown Department Heads Assessor Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Police Chief John D.Jackson Community Development Mark E.Boyle Public Works Gerald S. Mee,Jr. &Planning Purchasing Norma R. Collins Council on Aging Caryl L. Fox Recreation Thomas Sullivan Data Processing Joseph Mahoney School Sally L.Dias,Ed.D Fire Chief Paul E McCaffrey Town Auditor Thomas J. Tracy Health Steven J.Ward Town Clerk/Elections John E. Flynn John A. Ryan Skating Thomas A.Walsh Town Treasurer/Collector Martin J.Walsh Arena Veterans' Services Robert E.Erickson Library Leone E. Cole Personnel Mary E. Flanders Aicardi 6 Boards and Committees Board of Assessors Council on Aging Asa Pratt Fund Joseph A.DiVito,Jr.,Chair Harold J.Bejcek,Chairperson Donald MacDonald Joseph B.Darby,IH Barbara Zenn Rediker Raya Stern Elizabeth Dromey Mary Morello G.Jack Zollo Planning Board Jane Stadolnik Commission on Disabilities Joseph E Deignan,Chairman Dorothy Fleming Brian Charlson Frank C.Mockler Betty Finnell Harold Craig John B. Hawes,Jr. Patricia Gold Councillor Marilyn Devaney Karaline Kelley Munger Mary Keenan George Donahue John DiPietrantonio Christopher Hursh Albert Gayzagian Watertown Housing Authority Traffic Commission Alex Liazos E.Joyce Munger, Chair Police Chief John D.Jackson,Chairman Laura Oftetdahl Linda Lilley Fire Chief Paul E McCaffrey,Secretary Diane Shepherd Heather Whitney (State Appointee) John Airasian Watertown Cultural Council John O'Leary George Pizzuto Susanne Berne Sgt Jeffrey Pugliese Bernard Bradley Barbara Epstein Supt Gerald S.Mee Dept. Public Works Theodore Bogosian Board of Health John Bartley Susannah Elliott Dr,Marvin L.Mitchell,Chairman Ph.D. Retirement Board Eric Jolly Barbara D. Beck, Mary E.Colpoy M.D. Robert E.Ford,Chairman Dawn Evans Scaltreto Thomas J.Tracy,Secretary Corey E O'Brien Conservation Commission R.Wayne MacDonald Board of Appeals David E McDonald Thomas Thibault Anthony J.Cristello,Chairman Marylouise McDermott Martin J.Walsh Patricia A.Schiavvonone Anthony D Furia V.Anne Fairn License Commission Elaine Grey Monica George AS. ne Thomas Sherry John J.McCarthy,Jr. George Newman John W.Marshall Department of Justice—Grant Robert Whitney Harry J.Vlachos Advisory Board Donna B.Doucette Laura Kurman Watertown Housing Partnership Election Commission Marianne Cameron Chief John D.Jackson,Watertown Police Sgt.Terry Langley,Watertown Police George Bogosian Thomas Wade,Watertown Housing Demos Devitas Craig McKenna,Watertown Savings Bank Elaine Parades Elaine Patricia Casey Thomas J.Stevens Mark Boyle Robert W.Kelly Larry Young Historical Commission R. Stewart Wooster Paul M.Brennan Cable TV Advisory Board Howard Hashem Victoria J.Carter Edward O'Brien Harold Bejcek,Council on Aging Roger Erickson John e Floresn Corbett David Leon Frederick Griffin,Jr. Stephe James Barwell Kenneth H. Rand Chester Jenkins Mark Messina Michelle L.Martin Randall Baron Natalie Zakarian Alfred Gasper Gary Schwartz Linda Tracy Historic District Study Watertown Recycling Advisory Group Caren Eliezer Victoria Carter Sue Tamber,Deputy Superintendent, Building Committee Ruth Shackelford Public Works Department Mark E.Boyle,Director Community John Hawes Robert Giel Development&Planning Department Elizabeth Fitzpayne Charles C. Bering Town Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney Jeffrey Brown Martin Lerman Sally L. Dias,Ed.D Superintendent Joan Galgay Bicycle Committee of Schools Thayer Morgan Joan L. Blaustein Anthony Dlleso Watertown Arsenal Development Peter Brooks Frank Galligan Corporation Gurdon Buck Michael Hatfield John Airasian Janet Jameson Thomas J.Tracy James I.Bean Deborah D.Peterson Stephen Messina Allison B. Carnduff Maria Saiz Jay R. Perkins Joseph J.DiVico David Grossman Judith Belliveau,Ex Officio,School James E.McDermott Business Office Robert A.Miller Joseph Porcaro,Ex Officio Councillor Salvatore Ciccarelli Councillor Sandra Kasabian Hoffman Councillor John H. Portz 8 Town C oun cil A Report to the People borrowing of$451,478 for the installa- ment of its mission to serve the people of of Watertown tion of new water meters and a radio fre- the City known as the Town of Watertown. The nine members of the Town Council of quency system. Beginning with the Town Manager,we the City known as the Town of Watertown On June 22, 1999 the Town Council voted would like to thank him for his help and are elected biennially,in odd numbered to amend the zoning map by changing to efforts.We also acknowledge with thanks years,to serve as the legislative branch of Open Space Conservacy,the land known and pride the efforts of each and every the Town's government.Its principle func- as the Watertown Branch of the B&M Town employee in all town departments; tion is to set policy for the administration along with those of the elected and P cY Railroad,allowing for the design and con- ed boards,commissions and com- appoint of the Town,its general government and struction of a bicycle path which would appoint Together,these me and women programs,adopt an operating budget on connect to the Cambridge Fresh Pond initteemake s. what we refer to n the Town recommendations by the Town Manager, bicycle path. On February 9, 1999,the of Watertown. and serve as overseers of the various Town Council voted to recommend to the agencies of municipal government.As you legislative branch and the MDC,that the It is the quality of their service and dedi- will see from this report for calendar year MDC playground be re-named in honor of cation that determines whether Watertown 1999,your Town Council has been active- Pat Farren. is a"good"place in which to live.The ly engaged in the performance of its Town Council publicly acknowledges their responsibilities as elected representatives The Town Council voted to establish willingness to serve and the work they do of Watertown's residents. Watertown Square Study Commission to for the people of Watertown. look at innovative ways to revitalize the Council Membership square area.The Town Council also voted Finally,to all residents and businesses of A Biennial election took place on to establish a Millennium Committee to the City known as the Town of Watertown, November 3, 1999 and the following can- plan festivities in celebrating the millenni- the President and members of your Town didates took office on January 3, 2000: um and the Council President appointed Council wishes thank you for the contin- Salvatore Ciccarelli,District A Councilor; the following members to the committee:. ued opportunity to serve each of you. Marilyn Petitto Devaney,At Large Nayad Abrahamian,Vatche Arabian, Councilor;Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman,At Eileen Hsu-Balzer,Joan Bertrand,Carol Large Councilor;Alex Liazos;District B Bertrand,Sonia Boyajian,Joseph Councilor;Frederick Pugliese,At Large Caouette,Jeannie Caruso,Camille Councilor;John Portz,District D Connolly,Marilyn Devaney,Michael Councilor;Stephen Romanelli,District C Donham, Roger Erickson,Delores Councilor;Mark Sideris,At Large Grandenetti,Fred Grandenetti,Richard Councilor;and Clyde L.Younger,Council Johnson,Marsha Lenhoff,Ronald Lesanto, President.Valerie Papas continued as Lucia Mastrangelo,Nannette Swartz,and Clerk to the Council for a three-year term. co-chairs Geraldine Britner and Joyce Munger. Highlights of 1999 The Town Council voted to authorize the Fiscal Stability borrowing of $1,172,000.00 for the pur- Perhaps the most important accomplish- pose of purchasing departmental equip- ment of the Town Council is one that is ment for Public Works and for the plans shared with the Town Manager,his man- and specifications for renovations and agement team,and the Town Auditor addition to Watertown buildings including which is emphasizes maintaining fiscal the Hosmer School,Watertown High stability while providing essential services School,Phillips School,and the East Fire to the community. Station.The Town Council voted to Acknowledgements authorize the borrowing of$1,400,000 to fund improvements to Fillipello Park The members of the Town Council,both which included a new soccer field.The individually and collectively,respectively Town Council also voted to authorize the and gratefully acknowledge the assistance of all those who have helped in the fulfill- 9 T O W N O F W A T E R T U W N Office of'the Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll I 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, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999. 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 downturn.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 of 1999. • An open dialogue—In January 1999, the Administration in response to a Town Council Resolution (R-98-038) ini- tiated a"Household Survey" to rate the present level of delivered services and to serve as a focus and blueprint for continuation,improvements and new initiatives of town-sponsored activities. This survey served as a vehicle for col- lecting candid community feedback and input from residents on the level and quality of it's town delivered services. This survey canvassed a broad scope of services and the respondents were quite candid in their responses. Some 2930 responses were received and tabulated accorded to the following criteria: Issues of focus;what should we do better;what do we do well; and voluntary demographic data (gender and age), Survey respondents ranged in age from 18 to 103 years,young and their three main "Issues of Focus"were: educa- tion; street/sidewalk maintenance and economic development and revitalization. Regarding"what we should do bet- ter"concerns were: street and sidewalk maintenance, traffic flow and parking management;and, education (K-12). 10 Regarding"what we do well"the top three responses were: Public Safety;Trash Collection; and, Snow and Ice removal. Results from this survey will serve as a planning tool in the formation of spending plan recommendations in the future. • RCN BeccoCom, LLC and the Town inked an Open Video Systems Agreement—In January 1999,the Town agreed with the Princeton,New Jersey based telecommunications firm to offer an alternative Internet, telephone and cable,to service to the residents of the community. • Water Meter Replacement Program—In February 1999,the Honorable Town Council appropriated$451,475 for the installation of water meters for a coordinated radio frequency system for Water Meter readings.This funding con- sists of a 25%grant and a 75%interest free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority. • New look to Filippello Park—In February 1999, as a result of numerous discussions and meetings with park users,neighbors and the community at-large, a final draft of plans for improvements to this East Watertown recre- ation facility was unveiled. The proposed improvements are consistent with the recommendations of the Open Space and Recreation Plan 1996 update. Improvements include repositioning the Arlington Street soccer field;relocation of the central street soccer field;relocation on the center tot-lot; construction of a larger spray pool fountain;paving, drainage,landscaping;and additional signage. • Hazardous Product Collection Days—In March 1999,the Town announced a new initiative collaborating with eight neighboring communities at a Lexington Facility in the collection of hazardous materials such as paints, used oil, batteries,automotive fluids,household cleaners and pesticides. This ten-date program will run from April to November. • Tree City USA—In March 1999 the National Arbor Day Foundation designated this community with this award rec- ognizing its commitment to growth in the areas of street tree planning, publicity events and in the care of its urban forest. • Victory and Moxley Field House Reconstruction Project—In April 1999, bids were open on this comprehen- sive project resulting in a low bid that was $120,000 less than the projected estimate.The revised proposed loan order amount is $2,516,700. •Junior League of Boston 1999 Show House—The Commander's Mansion will be showcased at his annual event that identifies facilities and uses such premises primarily for educational purposes associated with the exhibitions and production of a so-called"Show House"and for charitable purposed. This exhibit will be held through the mid- dle of November 1999. • Citizen Police Academy—The eighth Citizen Police Academy will begin September 20, 1999 and will run for twelve consecutive weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. • Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Award—In October,1999, Community Development Fund II grant in the amount of$300,000.This grant will help fund the establishment of a Home Improvement Program affording"lower income and elderly homeowners a low interest loan and for grant to make improvements to their home, as well as assistance with identifying the needed rehab work and selecting a contractor." • Faire on the Square—A community celebration on October 2, 1999, the Town in cooperation with its corporate neighbors will host a Block Party on Saltonstall Park. This event will celebrate the re-emergence of the vitality of Watertown Square. What has been highlighted is only a small sampling of the breadth and width of the Town's activities during 1999. 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 distin- guished members of the Town Council for their dedication and commitment in keeping Watertown a fiscally sound community while still offering the level of service on which Watertown residents have come to depend upon. Sincerely yours, Michael J.Driscoll Town Manager Board of Assessors In 1999 the Assessing Department of this update was to generate assess- The Town Council also approved a 160 worked toward its stated mission of pro- ments,which accurately reflect market classification shift to Commercial, viding fair and equitable assessments for value as of January 1, 1998. Industrial and Personal Property.The all Watertown taxpayers.To this end,the In December,the Town Council approved charts below show a summary of tax rates assessing department conducted a trienni- a 60%residential exemption. and valuation data,which reflect fiscal al revaluation of all property within the years 1999 and 2000. Town of Watertown.The new assessments The charts below show the exemption were calculated utilizing all verified 1997 amounts for fiscal years 1999 and 2000. arms length property transfers.The goal Fiscal Year 1999 2000 Exemptions: Clause 22—10% (or greater) Disabled Veterans $375.00 $412.50 Clause 22E—100%disabled Veteran $900.00 $990.00 Clause 17D—Qualified Widow,Aged Person,Minor Child $262.50 $288.75 Clause 37A—Blind Persons $750.00 $825.00 Clause 41C—Qualified Senior Citizens $750.00 $825.00 Fiscal Year 1999 (7/1/98—6/30/99) 2000 (7/1/99—6/30/00) Tax Rates Residential $14.21 $13.39 Commercial $25.28 $24.93 Industrial $25.28 $24.93 Personal Property $25.28 $24.93 Residential Exemption $314.50 $323.57 Valuations: Residential $1,934,583,029 $2,114,162,927 Commercial 322,646,701 380,595,978 Industrial 167,651,56o 179,248,070 Personal Property 40,015,730 39,949,060 Exempt 220,954,710 220,995,825 The Board of Assessors would like to thank the assessing staff for its hard work over the year.Cleo Poravas, Rich Brown and Susan Buckley have all worked diligently to serve the residents of Watertown in an efficient and effective manner. 12 Treasurer/Colleetor/Parking Clerk This Report on the Treasurer/Collector/ Schools $14,260,000 Parking meter receipts were $190,144 Parking Clerk Office covers Fiscal Year Departmental Equipment $1,670,000 and parking fines were $425,196. 1999;i.e. 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999. Data Processing Equipment $ 795,000 Watertown continues to have a high rate Schedules of Selected Financial Information, Refunded FY88 Bond $ 1,840,000 of Real Estate Tax collections.The rate of Major Categories of Receipts and Debt $18,565,000 collection,for FY99 Property Taxes,as of Principal and Interest are shown. Short term borrowings (Bond Anticipation 30 June 1999 was 98.8%. In this period bond principal payments Notes) for the year were as follows: As of 30 June 1999 the following FY99 were$1,563,385 and long term interest Bond Anticipation Notes: taxes and user charges were unpaid: payments were $954,723. Outstanding 1 July 1998 $14,885,000 Category The Town sold$18,565,000 of General Paid $14,885,000 Real Estate $460,047 Obligation Bonds on October 20, 1998 at Balance 30 June 1998 $ 0 Personal Property $ 11,533 4.2920%. Included in this Issue was the The loan principal balance was Motor Vehicle $170,075 re-borrowing of the balance of the FY88 $29,563,762 as of 30 June 1999. Boat $ 1,527 Bond Issue (Refunding).This was a net Water $487,158 savings of$398,748 in interest costs. The delinquent Motor Vehicle Excise col- Sewer $996,388 lections, received from the Deputy Collector,were $146,464. FY99 PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS$2,518,100 ANN BONDED PURPOSE BALANCE PRINCIPAL INTEREST BALANCE DATE AMOUNT 7/1/98 PAYMENT PAYMENT 6/30/99 * Feb-88 3,175,000 Fire Station 1,575,000 112,000 0 * 430,000 Library 200,000 12,000 0 * 675,000 Outdoor Recreation Facility 225,000 36,000 0 Aug-96 1,896,000 Municipal Purposes 1,658,000 236,000 70,166 1,422,000 1,598,000 Departmental Equipment 1,063,000 534,000 35,432 529,000 160,000 Arena Refrigeration 120,000 40,000 4,430 80,000 1,114,000 Water 974,000 140,000 41,191 834,000 Jun-97 241,924 MWRA(Sewer I&1) 193,539 48,385 145,154 Aug-97 8,055,000 Lowell School 8,055,000 405,000 394,790 7,650,000 Oct-98 12,469,000 School (Exempt) 273,049 12,469,000 1,216,000 School(Non-exempt) 26,602 1,216,000 575,000 School (Gym) 12,615 575,000 1,670,000 Departmental Equipment 38,536 1,670,000 795,000 Computer 17,860 795,000 May-99 338,608 MWRA(Water) 338,608 Refunded FY88 Bond * 1,463,000 Fire Station 31,624 1,463,000 * 188,000 Library 4,060 188,000 * 189,000 Outdoor Recreation Facility 4,368 189,000 TOTALS 14,063,539 1,563,385 954,723 29,563,762 RECAP BY FUNCTION SCHOOL 8,055,000 405,000 707,056 21,910,000 FIRE 1,821,052 235,684 42,862 1,717,023 POLICE 33,915 17,048 1,131 16,867 LIBRARY 200,000 12,000 4,060 188,000 WATER 974,000 140,000 41,191 1,172,608 SEWER 321,539 112,385 9,554 209,154 ARENA 132,635 46,351 4,850 315,204 PARKS 476,000 70,000 15,024 406,000 DPW 642,398 322,917 46,929 1,425,421 COMPUTERS 17,860 795,000 OTHER 1,407,000 202,000 64,206 1,408,485 TOTALS 14,063,539 1,563,385 954,723 29,563,762 *THE BALANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1988 BOND($2,000,000)WAS REFUNDED ($2,000,000 PAID OFF AND$1,840,000 BORROWED WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 BOND(OCT98)). 13 1 July 1998-30 June 1999 DEBT BALANCE (6/30) $29,563,762 FUNDS Brought forward 18,576,686 Cash Received 112,721,462 Cash Paid Out (105,804,401) Ending Balance 25,493,747 CASH MANAGEMENT Interest Income 675,851 Short Term (S/T) Interest Paid (348,428) Net 327,423 OTHERINTEREST Tax Title 58,809 Late Payments 148,314 TOTAL 207,123 Total Interest Income 882,974 Total S/T Interest Expense (348,428) Net Interest Income 534,546 TAX TITLES Brought forward 394,605 Takings 104,135 Subsequent Taxes 79,599 Redemptions (299,655) Foreclosures (35,362) Carried forward $243,322 MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS Property/Excise taxes 39,615,694 Intergovernmental 9,535,200 Water/Sewer/Commercial Trash 8,209,324 Departmental 3,678,456 Interest earnings 1,072,899 Fines and forfeitures 629,234 Parking Fines 384,494 Penalty Interest & Costs 243,249 Parking Meters 185,797 Licenses and permits 184,105 14 Town Auditor During Fiscal Year 1999,the Town's The above mentioned surplus allowed The Fiscal Year 1999 annual audit was General Fund expenditures and other the Town to receive a Positive Certified completed and presented to the Town uses exceeded revenue and other Free Cash from the Massachusetts Council during the beginning of calendar sources.This resulted in an Operating Department of Revenue in the amount of year 2000.The Fiscal Year 1999 inde- Deficit for the first time in six fiscal years. $3,554,813.This was a decrease from the pendent audit was completed within six The Fiscal Year 1999,operating deficit previous Fiscal Year certified amount of months of the close of the fiscal year. within the General Fund was$100,198. $3,963,545. This achievement is the result of hard The Town's General Fund balance at the During Fiscal Year 1999 the Town work and cooperation of many town beginning of Fiscal Year 1999 had a surplus received$9,000,000 as part of the sale of departments. in the amount of$8,767,950.This begin- the Arsenal.Pursuant to the sale agree- The following pages are financial reports ning surplus,coupled with the Fiscal Year ment, $1,000,000 was designated for of the Town's General Fund as well as 1999 operating deficit of$100,198, town charities and$9,000,000 was given other funds summarizing the financial resulted in the Town's General Fund to the Town from the Arsenal activity of the Town during Fiscal Years balance being$8,667,752 at the end of Development Corporation.These funds 1998 and 1999. Fiscal Year 1999. are accounted for in the special revenue section of the Town's financial statements. 44 wail � 4 Faire on the Square,October 2, 1999 15 TOWN OF WATERTOWN COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND 1998 % 1999 % REVENUES PROPERTY TAXES $ 37,607,677 59.54% $ 38,653,387 66.99% EXCISE TAXES $ 2,768,501 4.38% $ 2,726,099 4.72% INTEREST, PENALTIES AND OTHER TAXES $ 425,661 0.67% $ 516,658 0.90% CHARGES FOR SERVICES (1) $ 7,841,741 12.42% 0.00% INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 10,415,439 16.49% $ 12,018,267 20.83% LICENSES AND PERMITS $ 184,106 0.29% $ 196,957 0.34% DEPARTMENTAL $ 1,835,920 2.91% $ 1,734,360 3.01% FINES AND FORFEITURES $ 629,235 1.00% $ 753,797 1.31% INTEREST EARNINGS $ 1,072,899 1.70% $ 675,851 1.17% MISCELLANEOUS $ 381,925 0.60% $ 423,209 0.73% TOTAL REVENUES $ 63,163,104 100.00% $ 57,698,585 100.00% EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 2,549,310 4.17% $ 2,659,716 4.46% PUBLIC SAFETY $ 8,957,342 14.66% $ 9,540,205 15.99% EDUCATION $ 20,003,865 32.74% $ 22,042,383 36.95% PUBLIC WORKS $ 7,556,684 12.37% $ 7,126,535 11.95% HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES $ 409,488 0.67% $ 475,198 0.80% RECREATION $ 401,796 0.66% $ 405,096 0.68% LIBRARIES $ 1,285,416 2.10% $ 1,386,866 2.32% PENSION $ 5,014,668 8.21% $ 4,733,794 7.93% CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 287,722 0.48% DEBT SERVICE $ 2,717,077 4.45% $ 3,237,367 5.43% INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 7,560,569 12.38% $ 2,748,426 4.61% INSURANCE, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & MISC. $ 4,638,690 7.59% $ 5,016,153 8.41% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 61,094,905 100.00% $ 59,659,461 100.00% EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $ 2,068,199 $ (1,960,876) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ 704,839 $ 1,860,678 OPERATING TRANSFERS (OUT) $ (450,212) $ - TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) $ 254,627 $ 1,860,678 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ 2,322,826 $ (100,198) FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ 6,445,124 $ 8,767;950 FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $ 8,767,950 $ 8,667,752 (1) ENTERPRISE FUND FOR WATER AND SEWER WAS ESTABLISHED IN FY 1999 16 TOWN OF WATERTOWN BALANCE SHEET FOR THE GENERAL FUND FISCAL FISCAL AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR 1998 % 1999 % ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 11,030,121 82.60% $10,491,930 89.04% RECEIVABLES: PROPERTY TAXES AND EXCISES $ 1,055,736 7.91% $ 769,668 6.53% EXCISES $ 385,751 2.89% $ 408,318 3.47% CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 882,733 6.61% $ 113,598 0.96% TOTAL ASSETS $13,354,341 100.00% $11,783,514 100.00% LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $ 1,075,033 8.05% $ 835,994 7.09% DEFERRED REVENUES $ 2,174,220 16.28% $ 1,233,757 10.47% ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $ 327,317 2.45% $ 572,000 4.85% PREPAID TAXES $ 183,019 1.37% $ 13,521 0.11% RESERVE FOR TAX REFUNDS $ 300,044 2.25% $ 443,133 3.76% OTHER LIABILITIES $ 526,758 3.94% $ 17,357 0.15% TOTAL LIABILITES $4,586,391 $3,115,762 FUND EQUITY: RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES $ 1,400,000 10.48% $ 1,750,000 14.85% RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES $ 2,442,155 18.29% $ 2,557,606 21.70% UNDESIGNATED $ 4,925,795 36.89% $ 4,360,146 37.00% TOTAL FUND EQUITY $ 8,767,950 $ 8,667,752 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $13,354,341 100.00% $11,783,514 100.00% n TOWN OF WATERTOWN COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR BALANCE FOR ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1998 % 1999 % REVENUES CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 1,984,571 43.27% $ 2,238,638 14.73% CONTRIBUTIONS $ 10,371,678 68.22% INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 2,601,878 56.73% $ 2,592,382 17.05% TOTAL REVENUES $ 4,586,449 100.00% $ 15,202,698 100.00% EXPENDITURES EDUCATION $ 2,839,914 80.59% $ 3,647,290 66.28% CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 1,104,120 20.07% MISCELLANEOUS $ 684,091 19.41% $ 751,229 13.65% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 3,524,005 100.00% $ 5,502,639 100.00% EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $ 1,062,444 $ 9,700,059 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ 22,812 $ - OPERATING TRANSFERS (OUT) $ (679,839) $ (644,975) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ (657,027) $ (644,975) EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ 405,417 $ 9,055,084 FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ 1,046,865 $ 1,452,282 FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $ 1,452,282 $ 10,507,366 18 TOWN OF WATERTOWN BALANCE SHEET FOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FISCAL FISCAL AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR 1998 % 1999 % ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $808,093 53.46% $10,462,421 98.09% RECEIVABLES: DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS $703,513 46.54% $203,256 1.91% TOTAL ASSETS $1,511,606 100.00% $10,665,677 100.00% LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $59,324 3.92% $91,561 0.86% ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $66,750 0.63% TOTAL LIABILITES $59,324 $158,311 FUND EQUITY: UNDESIGNATED $1,452,282 96.08% $10,507,366 98.52% TOTAL FUND EQUITY $1,452,282 $10,507,366 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $1,511,606 100.00% $10,665,677 100.00% 19 TOWN OF WATERTOWN COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR BALANCE FOR ALL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 1998 % 1999 % REVENUES INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 698,300 100.00% $ 781,503 100,00% TOTAL REVENUES $ 698,300 100.00% $ 781,503 100.00% EXPENDITURES CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 7,538,700 100.00% $ 6,979,495 100.00% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 7,538,700 100.00% $ 6,979,495 100.00% EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $ (6,840,400) $(6,197,992) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PROCEEDS $ 14,885,000 $ - BOND PROCEEDS $ - $ 2,578,608 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $ 427,400 $ - TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 15,312,400 $ 2,578,608 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ 8,472,000 $(3,619,384) FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $ (2,069,852) $ 6,402,148 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR I $ 6,402,148 $ 2,782,764 TOWN OF WATERTOWN BALANCE SHEET FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FISCAL FISCAL AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR 1998 % 1999 % ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $6,659,575 93.05% $2,988,731 100.00% RECEIVABLES: DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS $497,453 6.95% $0 0.00% TOTAL ASSETS $7,157,028 100.00% $2,988,731 100.00% LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $754,880 10.55% $4,645 0.16% ACCRUED EXPENDITURES $0 0.00% $201,322 6.74% TOTAL LIABILITES $754,880 $205,967 FUND EQUITY: UNDESIGNATED $6,402,148 89.45% $2,782,764 93.11% TOTAL FUND EQUITY $6,402,148 $2,782,764 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $7,157,028 100.00% $2,988,731 100.00% 20 TOWN OF WATERTOWN COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL FISCAL EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR YEAR BALANCE FOR ALL EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS 1998 % 1999 % REVENUES INTEREST EARNINGS $102,137 67.84% $31,017 24.32% OTHER REVENUES $48,416 32.16% $96,546 75.68% TOTAL REVENUES $150,553 100.00% $127,563 100.00% EXPENDITURES MISCELLANEOUS $48,531 100.00% $57,863 100.00% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $48,531 100.00% $57,863 100.00% EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $102,022 $69,700 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) OPERATING TRANSFERS (OUT) ($25,000) ($30,000) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) ($25,000) ($30,000) EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $77,022 $39,700 FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR $1,143,230 $1,220,252 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $1,220,252 $1,259,952 21 TOWN OF WATERTOWN BALANCE SHEET FOR TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS FISCAL FISCAL AS OF JUNE 30 YEAR YEAR 1998 % 1999 % ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $1,879,650 89.58% $1,986,713 91.13% STOCKS AND BONDS $146,120 6.96% $113,344 5.20% RECEIVABLES: CHARGES FOR SERVICES $72,591 3.46% $79,991 3.67% TOTAL ASSETS $2,098,361 100.00% f $2,180,048 100,00% LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $11,559 0.55% $27,126 1.24% OTHER LIABILITIES $90,589 4.32% $86,484 3.97% TOTAL LIABILITES $102,148 $113,610 FUND EQUITY: RESERVED FOR ENDOWMENTS $775,961 36.98% $806,486 36.99% UNDESIGNATED $1,220,252 58.15% $1,259,952 57.79% TOTAL FUND EQUITY $1,996,213 I $2,066,438 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $2,098,361 100.00% !� $2,180,048 100.00% I az TOWN OF WATERTOWN COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, FISCAL EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND YEAR BALANCE FOR WATER/SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 1999 % REVENUES CHARGES FOR SERVICES $8,369,066 100.00% TOTAL REVENUES $8,369,066 100.00% EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES $649,759 10.82% NON-PERSONNEL $231,370 3.85% INTERGOVERNMENTAL $5,037,477 83.90% CAPITAL OUTLAY $85,559 1.42% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $6,004,165 100.00% EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $2,364,901 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OPERATING TRANSFERS (OUT) ($1,185,703) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) ($1,185,703) EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $1,179,198 FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF FISCAL YEAR, RESTATED $749,307 FUND BALANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR $1,928,505 23 TOWN OF WATERTOWN BALANCE SHEET FOR PROPRETARY FUND TYPES FISCAL WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE YEAR AS OF JUNE 30 1999 % ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $449,991 22.87% RECEIVABLES: CHARGES FOR SERVICES $1,517,441 77.13% TOTAL ASSETS $1,967,432 100.00% LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $38,927 1.98% TOTAL LIABILITES $38,927 FUND EQUITY: RESERVED FOR ENCRUMBRANCES $776,257 39.46% UNDESIGNATED $1,152,248 58.57% TOTAL FUND EQUITY $1,928,505 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $1,967,432 100.00% FY 99 WAS THE FIRST YEAR THE TOWN ACCOUNTED FOR WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS IN AN ENTERPRISE FUND �4 Personnel Department The Personnel Department is responsible Officer,one Dispatcher,two Parking under the Massachusetts Workers' for a wide range of personnel-related Enforcement Officers,a Chief Compensation laws.The Grant represents activities.Included in the responsibilities Environmental Health Officer and four the second consecutive year of training. of the Personnel Department is the Clerks.Additionally,the Personnel Massachusetts law requires that all recruitment and selection of employees; Department participated in the hiring for employees be given a copy of the Town's negotiation and administration of collec- the DPW Summer Work Program. policy on the prevention of Sexual tive bargaining agreements;employee The Town's Workers' Compensation Harassment in the workplace each year. relations;monitoring of leave;administra- Program is running smoothly.During The Personnel Department conducted tion of Workers'Compensation and 1999,41 injuries were documented,only Sexual Harassment Awareness training for Unemployment;Civil Service compliance; 13 of which resulted in lost time from all newly hired and promoted employees. maintenance of confidential personnel work.The Town is continuing to save records;training programs; compliance money under the self-insured program it The Personnel Department is looking for- with federal and state laws and regula- entered into during 1996. ward to 2000 as it continues to work tions;and other related functions. towards standardizing many personnel During 1999,the Personnel Department The Personnel Department,with the assis- practices,improving the administration of was busy assisting many departments and tance of the Town-wide Safety Committee work-related injuries,and improving the Town Manager in recruiting and applied for and received a$25,000 grant service to employees,department heads selecting personnel. The Town hired an from the Massachusetts Department of and citizens of Watertown. Assistant Skating Rink Manager,Wire Industrial Accidents to conduct First Aid Inspector,one Firefighter,one Police Safety Training for all employees covered Town Clerk and Election The Town Clerk and Election Office serves serves as a distribution center for various • Completed the annual renewal process as a direct link between the citizenry and Town brochures and surveys.The Staff of for all applicable licenses,permits its Town government.The Town Clerk's this office also serve as"unofficial and certificates while ensuring compli- office,by statute,is responsible for the ombudsman"to provide general informa- ance with Chapter XVH of the Town's issuance of vital statistics,maintenance of tion regarding various municipal services ordinances. Town records,the insurance of compli- to the public.The Town Clerk's office also . Ensured compliance with state guide- ance with the Commonwealth's Open serves as a liaison between the Town and lines in the filing of necessary annual Meeting Law and it also serves as a repos- the Federal and State governments. reports with the Alcohol Beverage itory for all rules,regulations,ordinances During calendar year 1999,the office Control Commission and the and bylaws promulgated by the Town achieved the following: Department of Public Safety. Council and other town departments. • Maintained the highest level of accuracy • Conducted the 1999 District B The Town Clerk's office was first established In the recording and issuance of the Councillor Preliminary and General in 1634,the first year records were kept,and continues today to provide accurate Vital Statistics of the Town of Watertown. Election utilizing the Commonwealth's documentation on events and happenings • Placed election signage in strategic Voter Registry Information System of the City known as the Town of locations throughout the Town alerting (VRI5). Watertown.The Town Clerk's office pro- the citizenry to upcoming voting • Ensured access to all polling locations vides a number of consumer services,such exercises. throughout the Town. as the issuance of dog and cat licenses, • Conducted the 1999 Annual Town • Continued participation in the Town the sale of various Division of Fisheries Census. Government Working Group on and Wildlife licenses,the recordation of Computer Technology. Uniform Commercial Code statements, • Continued the duties and responsibili- notary public services and the office also ties as Burial Agent for the Town. • Participated in the planning process for the Federal 2000 Census. 25 • Coordinated Public/Private resources in Licenses and Fees Vital Statistics planning of the Faire on the Square. Burial Permits $1,320.00 Births 385 The Election Commission, directed under Hunting Licenses 1,548.00 Deaths recorded 315 Massachusetts General Law, by the four Dog Licenses 8,687.00 Marriage Intentions 298 member board of election commission- Wildland Stamps-Resident Marriages recorded 294 ers, has a number of responsibilities and Non-Resident 2,050.00 Affidavits of Correction of birth, mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Duplicate Licenses 2.50 deaths and marriages recorded 9 Chapter 50 through 56.The Commission, as charged is to ensure fair and impartial Archery Stamp 234.75 Kennel License 1 elections in the Town of Watertown. Sporting Licenses 2,724.00 Dog Licenses 767 Responsibilities include: coordination of Marriages 4,350.00 Cat Licenses 494 the annual census, generation of voting Raffle 210.00 lists and jury lists,implementation of the Fishing Licenses 5,662.25 Licenses National Voter Registration Act through Sporting Fees 629.25 Seven Day All Alcoholic Common the establishment of the Central Voter Restaurants 18 Registry,maintenance of the town's resi- dency database and compliance with the Cat Licenses 4,236.00 Seven Day Wine/Malt Common Commonwealth's office of Campaign and Licenses Commission-Alcohol, Victullar (Restaurants) 4 Political Finance reporting procedures. Common Victullar etc. 114,180.00 Common Victullar License 93 The Election Commission conducted the Miscellaneous Clerk/Electionfees 1,551.30 Clubs 11 following voting exercises during 1999: Date Resident Book 1,046.00 Auto Dealer Class 1 11 September 14, 1999 Certified Copies 13,387.00 Auto Dealer Class 11 12 Tape of Election Underground Storage Permits 3,030.00 District B Councillor Preliminary Dog Violations 2,255.00 Auto Dealer Class 111 1 Date Miscellaneous Licensing All Alcoholic Package Good Store 7 November 2, 1999 Board fees 34,595.00 Package Good Store Wine/Malt 6 Type of Election Total $201,836.05 General Election 24-Hours opening 5 The Licensing Board promulgates rules Recording Fees Sale of Food and Retail 5 and regulations specific to Watertown to Mortgages $4,800.00 Entertainment 14 ensure the life, safety, and health of the Business Certificates and citizenry and town visitors.The Licensing Business Certificates Music Box 11 Board issues a myriad of licenses and withdrawals 6,910.00 Automatic Amusement Device 12 permits that range from amusement Total $11,710.00 devices,to gasoline,to liquor licenses. Auto Repair 70 All of the licenses issued are renewable Total Clerks Revenue Letting out of Motor Vehicles 6 yearly. The Licensing Board also serves as Total Fees Collected $213,546.05 Shuttle/Jitney 2 a hearing officer to ensure compliance Paid to the Commonwealth ($12,359.50) with licensing conditions. Livery 20 Net Revenue to the Town $201,186.55 The Licensing Board also works closely with five town departments,the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and the State Fire Marshall's Office in the licensing process. 26 Data Processing Department The Data Processing Department supports Areas of concern include information sys- change.The Y2K Committee met through- the Administration's Information Systems tems, desktop computers,networks,and out the year to ensure the Town of and assists in the implementation of new embedded electrical/mechanical systems. Watertown's information and computer technologies.Located in Town Special software to analyze date problems electrical/mechanical systems would be Hall,the Department administers the was installed on the Network computers Y2K compliant.The objective was to Town Computer Network,which connects by the Town's systems integrator.More ensure continued professional service to the Town Hall,Library,Police,and Fire progress was achieved during the year by the residents of the Town. Departments.The Department also oper- the updating of other computers in the ates a network-connected IBM computer Computer Network Project.All municipal that processes the Town's Financial software applications were upgraded to Systems,Accounts Payables,Purchasing, be YX compliant. Screens and database Payroll,and Water/Sewer Billing.Other fields were changed and converted administrative systems,such as Appraisal, throughout the year.Most applications Real Estate Tax Billing,and Motor Vehicle were upgraded by autumn,and tests and Billing are supported by outside vendors reports were run to validate the results. or service bureaus. Operating systems were upgraded to ven- Planning for the Year 2000 problem con- dor recommended Y2K compliancy. tinued throughout the year.The Y2K Hardware and firmware models were Committee held awareness and investiga- checked against vendors'list of compliant tive meetings,and members continued to products.Vendors were constantly con- attend seminars.A consultant produced a tacted to verify that their products would report of recommendations to the Town. produce no problems with the Y2K date Town Attorney During 1999,the Town Attorney Kopelman assisted the School Department in the Mansion as a future function site.In addi- &Paige,PC. continued to provide diversi- area of litigation involving the Town,we tion,we worked with the newly hired fied legal services to the Town,including continue to represent the Town in various Functions Manager for the Mansion in daily legal advice to the Town Manager state and federal courts,as well as before developing guidelines and contractual and various department heads and elect- administrative agencies in cases involving documents for the operation of the ed officials and appointed boards and negligence claims,alleged civil rights and Mansion as a function facility. committees.We continued to participate discrimination violations,labor and We express our appreciation to the Town in all meetings of the Town Council,as employment law issues,civil service claims, Manager and Town Council for their con- well as providing legal counsel at all and various actions based upon provi- fidence in retaining the services of our meetings of the Licensing Board.During sions of the Town's zoning ordinance and firm.We also appreciate the assistance this year we have also assisted the Board appeals of determination by Town boards. and professionalism of the Town Manager, of Health at several meetings,and provid- The Town Attorney also represented the the Town Council,various department ed counsel in the development of its Town in the negotiation of an agreement heads and members of elected and Tobacco Control program.The Town with the Junior League of Boston provid- appointed boards and committees with Attorney's office also continued to play an ing for the use of the newly renovated whom we have worked during the past active role in the rendering of legal advice Commander's Mansion as the site of the year.We look forward to working with the concerning the on-going School 1999 Junior League Decorators'Show Town in the future. Department contracts for the renovation House.This event provided high visibility of various School buildings,in particular throughout the metropolitan area for the the Middle School project.We have also 27 Purchasing Department The Purchasing Department respectfully consortium goes to bid for fuel oil,gaso- Recreation Department submits its annual report for the year line,sand,police equipment,fire fighting .Victory&Moxiey Field Houses at a cost 1999. equipment and various other items at a The primary function of this Department substantial savings. of$834,382.00 is to obtain all the products and services Some of the major bids that were opened • Lowell playground at a cost of which are required by all Town during the year were as follows: $2,850.00 Departments at the lowest possible price. • Refurbishing of the Field Houses and These purchases must conform to all Department of Public Works Tennis Courts at a cost$156,099.00 existing Town By-laws and ordinances as .Victory Field installation of fences at a well as State laws. cost of$21,900.00 • Filippello Park at a cost of We continue to be active in the collective $1,076,523.00. •Arsenal Streetscape improvements at a . Lowell Park im rovements at a cost of Purchasing Act which was created by the cost of$3,457,989.31 p Legislature in 1972.Under this Act,any $179,953.00. subdivision of Government may purchase • Replaced,removed catch basins&man- The Department will continue to secure goods and supplies from vendors who holes at a cost of$30,205.00 the best products at the lowest price. have been awarded contracts by the State . Sidewalk repairs at a cost of based on competitive bids.We have been $57,681.00 able to save a substantial amount of money by purchasing a variety of goods • 'brf Care at a cost of$30,290.00 from these vendors. Fire Department We are involved in a consortium with • Boiler replacement at a cost of Arlington,Belmont,Brookline, $27,300.00 Cambridge,Newton and Waltham.This Health Department The Health Department staff consists of a associated risks that these materials pose Additional environmental programs full time Director,one full time Chief to the residents,and environment. include,but are not limited to,noise,air Environmental Health Officer,two full- Through the adoption and implementa- and dust complaints,asbestos complaints, time Sanitarians,a full time Head Clerk,a lion of the Hazardous Materials response to and analysis of hazardous full time Public Health Nurse,a Tobacco Regulation,the Health Department's goal waste sites and spills,and coordinating Control Coordinator,a part time Animal will be to reduce the aforementioned household hazardous waste days. 1999 Control Officer,a part time Veterinarian risks by source reduction,proper stor- marked the second year of operation for and a part time Consulting Nurse. age,and proper handling of hazardous the state's first permanent regional haz- The Board of Health consists of three materials. ardous product facility in Lexington, members that are appointed for three Throughout the year mandated food serv- Massachusetts.The Lexington site,known year terms by the Town Manager. ice establishment inspections,housing as the Minuteman Hazardous Products inspections,swimming pools and Facility,collected household hazardous Environmental Health whirlpools,indoor air (skating arena), products from 227 Watertown households The Health Department initiated the tanning establishment inspections and during the nine scheduled events.In April development of a Hazardous Material nuisance complaints were attended to 2000 Watertown residents may pre-regis- Program during the past year.The pro- routinely.Complaints consisted of trash, ter,at the Watertown Health Department, gram will initially quantify the locations water pollution,rodent,hazardous waste for one of the eight scheduled events at and amounts of hazardous materials incident reports,housing code violations, the Lexington facility. stored in the Town of Watertown. group housing facilities,motels,rooming Requirements of Chapter X of the State Subsequently the program will assess the houses and special assignments. Sanitary Code mandates that each food 28 establishment be inspected a minimum of disabled are done annually. Each year from CHNA 17,to provide health care twice a year. Currently,the Board of over 2,500 people are immunized. insurance training for school nurses. Health issues over 233 Food Service Information on what health insurance Establishment Permits.The Health Communicable diseases are reported to State Department of Public Health as programs are available from the state was Department is aware that in the United presented to the Ministerial association, required by law. Immunization of contacts States each year more than 80 million ill- and follow-up of patients is vital for dis- The Health Department also received a nesses are caused by food-borne infec- ease control.A Hepatitis B immunization Grant from the Massachusetts Association tions and intoxications. The Health for school age children continues as a of Health Boards (MHAB) to teach clul- Department has continued to monitor restaurants and other food service opera- yearly initiative.The Watertown High dren and their parents how to protect lions to minimize the outbreak of food School Student Hepatitis B immunization themselves from exposure to the sun.The borne illnesses. Regulation and education series rate is 93%for the entire student "Slip, Slop and Slap" sun safety program body.The Nurse obtains and distributes was implemented at the Pequosette are keys to controlling foodborne ilhness- vaccines and information received from Summer Program sponsored by the es. Food operators must have a clear the State to over 20 Watertown Health Recreation Department.Additionally, as a understanding of the sanitary code and Care Providers. Mantoux testing for tuber- result of a Youth Risk Behavior Survey a what the Health Department is trying to culosis is done routinely. Lead poisoning grant was provided from the state to study accomplish. in children is an important health prob- suicide and depression in Watertown Significant time and energy is required to lem. In 1989 a law was enacted that youth. provide this kind of inspection.These requires lead screening of all children Quarterly health education seminars inspections help contribute toward a who are attending day care or kinder- sponsored by the Public Health Nurse higher level of sanitation in food service garten.The Health Department has been include,but are not limited to, Health establishments.The second most impor- screening all children whose parents have Care Access training for school nurses on tant goal is providing education in sanita- requested the test.The nurse participates insurance programs available through the lion for the managers and food service with ongoing community public health state and federal government, quest operators.A great deal of this work is needs assessments (demographic/med- speaker at a seminar on hoarding, and a done by the sanitarian at the time of their ical/statistical analysis).Additionally, the lecture on Public Health and Public comprehensive inspections. nurse represents the Health Department Health Nursing for Boston College nursing Chapter H of the Massachusetts State at the Massachusetts Department of students. Sanitary Code (housing code) requires Public Health seminars. NURSING STATISTICS sanitarians to respond to housing com- The nurse refers citizens/patients to plaints within 24 hours.These inspections appropriate agencies when required. Childhood Lead Screening 3 normally take place as a result of com- Additional duties include investigation, Tuberculosis Screening 176 plaints by tenants. Final resolution of reporting and follow-up of suspected Tuberculosis related cases 4 these housing matters may require inter- elder and child abuse cases.The nurse Communicable Diseases 205 vention at the District Court level. continues to spearhead the interdepart- Blood Pressure Screening 661 ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS mental task force to address the needs of Flu vaccine Clinic-doses Food Service Establishments 961 citizens in crisis.The task force,with administered 1,808 members from the Police,Health Pneumonia Clinic-doses Housing 160 Department, Council on Aging,Food administered 256 Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 222 Pantry,Veterans Office, and Housing Homebound visits for Flu& Miscellaneous Environmental 245 Authority, continued to collaborate in Pneumonia shot 163 1999 to provide improved services for Nursing Watertown citizens. Hepatitis Vaccine-Middle School Public Health Nursing is a constantly Children 201 The Town Council Committee Health changing discipline.This role evolves resolution Hepatitis Vaccine-Watertown High because of new laws, mandates,new vac- and Human Services passed a re School Children 2 51 to explore ways through which uninsured cines,vaccine recommendations and pre- Watertown residents may receive medical Patient walk-in 313 viously unrecognized hazards. The nurse care. Because of this resolution, a Health Rabies Issues 50 must constantly keep appraised of these Care Access Committee was formed to Massage 113 changes in order to provide effective explore solutions for health care access. Housing Assessments 92 intervention and education.Flu and pneu- The Health Department applied for and Cams 2 monia immunizations for the elderly and p received a grant for Health Care Access, 29 Animal Control schools,and the Police Department.The Commission (EMMC) in planning mos- The Town of Watertown and Town of Health Department continued to monitor quito control activities throughout the Belmont share a full time Animal Control establishments for compliance with town. Catch basin treatments reduced the Officer.The Animal Control Officer's Watertown's"Youth Access to Tobacco potential for mosquito breeding. The duties include patrolling the towns on a Products Regulations".These compliance EMMC is available to provides educational rotating flexible schedule and the checks revealed that the vast majority of seminars for the Watertown Schools and enforcement of all pertinent laws,includ- permitted establishments are complying mosquito spraying for summer recre- ing Watertown's Animal Control with this regulation. ational programs. Ordinance.Enforcement includes issuing The Tobacco Control Program and the of citations tickets for non-compliance Rabies Clinic (tickets) p Tobacco Advisory Committee were active with animal control laws.Additional in drafting regulations affecting smoking The rabies clinics are held twice a year responsibilities include responding to all in restaurants and retail stores.The with local veterinarians participating.At emergency dispatch calls, and the prose- Board of Health adopted this regulation the 1999 clinic 74 dogs and cats were cution of violators in District Court.As on July 14, 1999.The regulations as they vaccinated at the Watertown clinic. The needed,the Animal Control Officer car- pertain to retail stores and restaurants, Town of Belmont provides an annual clin- ries out isolation and quarantine respon- went into effect on January 1, 2000,mak- is that is available to Watertown residents. sibilities, educates the public regarding ing all these establishments now smoke- Total Money Received for 1999 health and safety concerns involving ani- free.The regulation as it pertains to bar January $1,554.00 mals and appears in school classrooms areas of restaurants will into o effect July y February $931.00 and on cable television. g 1, 2000 and requires all these facilities to March $870.00 1999 be smoke-free. Tobacco education and 54 Citations Total $1,350.00 prevention activities with middle and ele- April $2 835.00 mentary schools resulted in hundreds of May $2,775.00 566 Cat licenses $4 236.00 students receiving and acting on healthy June $1,055.00 586 Dog licenses $8,687.00 anti-tobacco messages through one pro- July $858.60 Total $12,923.00 gram, called"Hot Shots", run in coopera- August $1,086.15 tion with the D.A.R.E. program. September $963.40 Health Promotion Watertown participated in a 64 cities and Disease Prevention towns survey of private households asking October $ , 00 The Health Department is involved with for their opinion on making public November $ 9;365.65.00 local community based health initiatives places,especially restaurants, smoke-free. December $10,238.00 such as the Watertown Citizens for Based on the survey results received from $40,151.15 Environmental Safety (WCES), the Watertown residents, the majority of Total Permits Issued for 1999 Watertown Community Task Force respondents were in support of regulation (WCTF),the Community Education creating smoke-free eateries. Food Service 169 Council (CEC), and the Mass.Dept. of Retail Food 56 Tobacco Control Program Public Health's Community Health Caterers 6 Network Area (CHNA).These initiatives Cessation programs 4 One Day Catering 310 are designed to help reduce Total participants at the Stop Swimming Pools 19 incidence/prevalence of morbidity and Smoking Program 123 Massage 38 mortality in the community and to help Compliance checks 48 Mobile Trucks 5 foster a cohesive sense of community. Rate of Illegal sales to youth 10% Number Vending Machines Funeral Directors 17 er o Additionally,the Health Department pro- g vides,through the Mass.Tobacco Control Eliminated N/A Rabies Clinic 74 Program (MTCP),programs that include, Average Rate of Compliance From Non-Garb Water 1 but are not limited to, smoking cessation, Four Compliance Checks 90% Bakery 14 referrals,regulatory initiatives (tobacco Elementary and Middles School Group Home 16 retailer compliance surveys), and public Students Receiving Tobacco Use Tanning 6 education events aimed at reducing mor- Prevention Information 700 Motel 1 bidity/mortality from tobacco use. In Tobacco 49 implementing these initiatives the Health Mosquito Control Department collaborated with local The Board of Health cooperated with the Massage Estab 10 providers, community and church groups, East Middlesex Mosquito Control 30 Council on Aging The fifth anniversary of the new Senior walking tours of Mt.Auburn Cemetery, tance,legal consultation and medical Center was celebrated on May 16th with facilitated by senior Charlie Nash,took insurance advocacy were services provid- musical entertainment by Watertown's place in addition to excursions to the ren- ed during 1999 by staff and volunteers Deena Dennis,refreshments and congrat- ovated Commander's Mansion and the working at the Senior Center. ulatory speeches. The building is the focal Museum of Fine Arts. Retiring trip leader, The Center hosted a Veteran's Department point for the variety of programs and Theresa Naples,took seniors on a variety health screening,the Auditor's services provided by the Watertown of monthly day outing including sites in Departments Health Fair for Town retirees Council on Aging for Watertown's sixty Rhode Island,Connecticut,New and flu shots by the Health Department. and over population. Hampshire,and western Massachusetts. On October 2nd,the C.O.A.had a booth The Friends of the Council on Aging pur- Other group leaders who stepped down at the Faire on the Square.This event pro- chased two computers for use for senior from years of leadership include Evelyn vided an opportunity to give seniors and class instruction this year. Initially,begin- Casey,who founded the Watch Our Weight their families'information on our pro- ner's classes designed for those with no group,exercise instructor Anita Gugliotta grams and services as well as information previous computer experience will be and Friends of the C.O.A.president,Helen on issues of concern to older individuals. offered.With many older adults eager to Smith. The C.O.A.Board was involved in evaluat- find out all about the high tech phenome- The C.O.A.provides information and ing a plan for assisted living at the former non,our waiting list quickly filled to referral to seniors and their families on a East Junior High School.This proposed more than one hundred names.Three daily basis.One of the most important development would have affordable units beginner's classes,each consisting of five programs of 1999 was the and would be the first assisted living facil- one hour sessions will be taught by expe- Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Senior ity in Watertown. Seniors seeking this type rienced Watertown instructors. Pharmacy Program.Information on this of environment would no longer have to The C.O.A.now offers medical transporta.- important program that provides assis- leave Watertown.The C.O.A.is committed tion to physically challenged non-seniors tance with prescription costs for low- to the best-assisted living housing possi- as well as to older adults.This service is income seniors was available at the ble for Watertown seniors. available through Busy Bee,our vendor Center.Fuel assistance,income tax assis- company weekdays between 9:00 and 3:00 p.m.Door-to-door rides are avail- able to local physicians' offices and hos- pitals as well as in the Boston area. Transportation is also available by the Watertown Senior Shuttle to local super- markets on Tuesdays and Fridays.This year we began transportation the first Wednesday of each month also.This serv- ice enables seniors without their own transportation a friendly and efficient way to do their own grocery shopping. • A women's support group facilitated by �- the C.O.A.'s caseworker has been a suc- sI cessful service this year.Women experi- encing issues of change and loss can dis- cuss their feelings in a safe environment. New members are always welcome. _ • A lively series of lectures,field trips, health screenings and on-going classes Senior Center Yard Sale organizer,Helen Fevro and Julia DiPietro selling wares. and recreational groups provide on-going challenges for the varied senior popula- tion of Watertown.During 1999, several 31 The Watertown Food Pantry changed its hours this year to better accommodate people in need of help who are working. The Pantry,located at St.James Church,is open Tuesday from 10:00 a.m, to 11:30 a.m, and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Residents of all ages are provided �. with at last three days worth of food on a monthly basis.In 1999,the Pantry ably coordinated by Deb Kaup,provided food to three hundred and eighty people each month.. The C.O.A./Senior Center is available to assist today's seniors through a wide range of services and programs. Senior Exercise Class,one of three weekly wr- Watertown senior,Isabella Nowicki,with SHINE(Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders)volunteer, Maurice Fitzgerald 32 Recreation Department Organization ball field.A new backstop and protective to go along with winter months.This pro- The function of the Watertown fencing was also added to the field.This gram is held at the new Palladino Gym at Recreation Department is to provide a along with a new irrigation system should the Watertown Middle School.The year round recreation program for the make for a much improved play area for department also expanded its pre-school citizens of Watertown. It is the goal of not only the Lowell School,but also the Arts&Crafts Program to three sessions. this department, that all citizens have many residents of the area. The classes are now held in the fall,win- the opportunity to enjoy their leisure Other future Capital Projects worked on ter and spring. time with enjoyable activities in a safe were the reconstruction of basketball 1999 Programming environment. courts at Casey and Sullivan Playgrounds. g g The Director and Head Clerk are the The planning for the rehab of the tot-lot Winter only full-time employees of the depart- at Sullivan Playground has been ongoing. With the arrival of winter comes a wide ment. Part-time and seasonal employ- And the addition of an irrigation system at range of Basketball Programs for the citi- ees are hired to instruct and supervise the Bemis Playground has also been in zens of the town.There is"Biddy the various programs of the department the planning stages during 1999. Basketball"at the Watertown Boys& during the year. A Wrestling Program for youngsters in Girls'Club for 2 and 3 graders.The grades 5,6, 7&8 was started this year. department's Elementary School Program New Department The program was under the direction of practices at all 3 schools during the Initiatives and Expansions Watertown High School Coach,Kevin week,and games are played at the Middle During 1999 the department was involved Russo and his assistant Eric Alexson.The School on Saturdays.The Middle School with planning and reconstruction of the program was conducted on Monday and phase of the program includes a Sunday new tennis courts and basketball court at Thursday Nights at the High School In-Town League and 6 Traveling Teams. Victory Field.The Recreation Department, Wrestling Room.The youngsters also The Traveling Teams are for both boys the Department of Community competed in matches against wrestlers and girls and play similar teams through- Development and D.P.W.worked on the from other communities.Also added this out the area. The Traveling Teams are planning and reconstruction of the Ford year to the department's opportunities under the direction of the Watertown and Cousineau Fieldhouses at the Moxley was a Sunday Morning Adult Basketball Youth Basketball Association.An Adult Playground and Victory Field.At Victory Program.This program was conducted at League is also run with games during the Field a concession area was built in the the Middle School. week at the Middle School,and on fieldhouse,which proved quite beneficial This de Sundays at Watertown High School.Also to the Pop Warner Football Program and partment continues to attempt to at the Kelley Gym at Watertown High the Gridiron Club.The same three depart- make more of the citizens aware of one of School,on Sunday Nights we have an over ments also oversaw the reconstruction of the .Ourown's most valuable assets,Arsenal 35 Basketball Program. Fili ello Park.Walkway and walkway Park.Our pre-school Viking Soccer pp y y The Watertown Recreation Department in lighting,a new tot-lot,bathroom and a Program and Skyhawk Sports Clinics have been held at the Arsenal Park.Working conjunction with its counterpart in spray fountain were added to the park. Belmont conducted various programs for Improvements were made to the basket- ��the Watertown Youth Soccer Director, p � we scheduled the"Little Kickers"program our Special Needs Population.These pro- ball courts,the softball field and the two rams included a Saturday Da Cam at the park.Working with the Watertown g y y P, multi-use fields,smaller tot-lot,benches and picnic areas at the ark. Police Department,a Street Hockey Friday Night Socials,Bowling,Softball, p p Program for middle school age young- Aerobics,Basketball and Track.Our par- The D.P.W.and the Recreation sters was conducted at Arsenal Park.By ticipants also competed in many Special Department were also involved with the having our Adult Tennis Lessons and a Olympic Programs.The Special Needs planning and reconstruction of the Lowell portion of our Summer Youth Basketball Activities for the people of the town run Playground.New basketball poles and Program at the Park,we exposed it to throughout the year. basketball hoops were added,while the hundreds of the town's citizens. Spring court was color sealed.A new tot-lot, which was designed by the students and The recreation department expanded its During the spring the department con- parents of the Lowell School,was built on Middle School Age Friday Night Drop-In ducted a wide range of programs for the the site of the old one.A retaining wall Gym Program to include the fall months citizens of Watertown.Spring Programs was built into the eroding hill around the included"T"Ball for youngsters in grades 33 K and.1 and Ragball for children in Swimming Lessons were again conducted The Watertown Recreation Department grades 2, 3, 4 and 5.Baton Classes were at the M.D.C.Dealtry Pool. Class levels would like to thank all the Town held at the Phillips School for youngsters ranged from toddlers through swimmers. Departments for their assistance over the ages 3 to 16.The M.John Moxley Track There were 3 two-week sessions of class- past year.Without their help and that of Program was again held at Victory Field es this past summer. Tennis Lessons were many of our fine citizens,we would not for children in grades 4 and 5.Adult given at the Mary Williams Tennis Courts be able to provide the town's people with Lessons for tennis and golf were also con- at Victory Field.A new tennis ball tossing anything near the programs they deserve. ducted this past year. machine added to the quality of the les- The Recreation Director would also like Summer sons this year. to thank his secretary,Anne Crimmins for The department conducted a Summer Fall her valued contributions to running the Playground Program at the Bemis, Casey, Flag-tag football, soccer,mini-basketball department. Moxley. Sullivan and Victory Field Parks. and field hockey programs were offered The activities on the playgrounds included the elementary school students this past arts&crafts, baseball, basketball, tennis, fall.Drop-In Gym Programs were held at track&field, softball, ragball,whiffleball Watertown High School on Monday, and more. Playground Field Trips were Tuesday and Friday evenings for the stu- taken to the M.D.C. Pool,Fenway Park, dents in grades 6 through 12. Programs, Canobie Lake Park,McCoy Stadium in for our special needs population,were Pawtucket, R.I.,Water Country in also conducted during this time of year. Portsmouth,N.H.,Ironwood Golf and The activities included social,field trips Rose Wharf for a Boston Harbor Cruise. and many sports. For the 29th year Camp Pequossette was Revenues and Other an intricate part of our Summer Program this past year.The camp runs 4 two-week Activities sessions for youngsters 4 to 13. On aver- Revenues form programs and other age there were 180 campers at each ses- sources totaled $109,158.34. This money sion. The daily activities include music, was used to fund many of the depart arts&crafts,playground games, sports, ment's programs. ping pong,foosball and gynn play.The The department worked with many youngsters also went to the M.D.C. Pool groups and individuals to arrange for to swim,to Arsenal Park for a cook-out field use through the town during 1999. and other varied field trips.There were Over 1600 park permits were issued to camp sleepovers for the older children; Group such as Watertown Youth Soccer, one of which was held on the grounds of Watertown Youth Baseball,Watertown the O'Connell Playground. Family Nights Babe Ruth Baseball,Watertown Pop and Talent Shows also added to summer Warner Football,Watertown Senior Babe entertainment of many of the town's resi- Ruth Baseball,the Watertown School dents. The department owes a special Department,Watertown Men's Softball thanks to the Watertown School League and Watertown Women's Softball Committee for its support of the programs League. Permits were also issued to many at Camp Pequosette. church groups, scout groups, civic organ- Summer Basketball Leagues were run for izations,businesses and residents so they children and adults at many of the town's could schedule activities on the town's courts. The youth portion of the program parks.The department also issued per- included both instruction and games, mits for the use of Arsenal Park, as many while the adult leagues produced many people held picnics and parties on the highly competitive contests. Hundreds of park's beautiful grounds. people participated in the program as players and/or spectators. 34 Library Mission printer,a scanner,and Internet connec- tion.The Burke Fund (a bequest from a Watertown Free Public Library fulfills tions for the Young Adult Department. former trustee)was used to purchase the informational, cultural, and recre- Demand for access to the Internet and the materials for all departments.The Balzer ational needs of the community by other electronic resources is high,and Family donated funds for the purchase of providing access to a wide variety of this additional equipment helps us meet plays. Several donations to the Angela popular and reference materials, that demand. Ward,Kate Richmond (former employ- resources, services, and programs that We were also able to address the demand ees) and Kathleen Devaney Funds made it extend theirpersonal and intellectual for more computers through a request for possible for us to purchase large type development and that reflect the Town's additional funding for more equipment books.The Santoro Fund was used to cultural and ethnic diversity. The staff that was approved by the Town Manager purchase art books.Donations were also works to create an environment which and Town Council.Each department received from the Feinbloom Foundation, welcomes and satisfies the needs of received an additional computer,bring the Watertown Savings Bank,Robert users o all ages and abilities, and Cloonan,Alice Albertian, and Foster .f g the total number of computers available These donations are most appre- works actively to attract new users to the public to 36.The Watertown Free Palmer. to the library. Public Library is leading the libraries of ciated,and the whole community benefits the Minuteman Library Network in from them. New Initiatives responding to the public's demand for 1999 was the first year that we were able The Watertown Free Public Library was electronic resources. to count how many people actually visit fortunate to receive two significant grants the Main Libr An upgrade in the book in 1999.The first,an LSTA grant from As much as the community needs and ar p the federal government through the wants access to computers in the library, security system included a counter which Massachusetts Board of Library demand for more traditional types of increases every time a person walks library materials remains strop and this through one of the doors at the Main Commissioners,totaled$18,400,and �' g� Library.The results maybe surprising. The total count for 1999 ay was surprising. will be used to digitize the Library's is not being ignored. The number of new historical photographs.Once the photo- books,CD's,CD-ROM's,videos,and cas- That means that an averages 527 46,322. graphs have been scanned,they will be settes added to the library's collection in mounted on the Library's home page and 1999 was 14,441,which was up from people visit the Main Library each month. will be available to anyone using a library 1998's total of 11,996. One of the Library's new initiatives of PC or from a home PC.The collection of The Library continues to be responsive to 1999 took place behind the scenes.The photographs spans approximately 100 the needs of the disabled in the commu- Library staff decided that the software years of Watertown history(1860— nity.In response to a patron request, being offered in the marketplace for book 1960) and includes pictures of the screen reading software called JAWS was ordering and fund accounting did not Stanley brothers, the Arsenal,the hurri- added to a PC in the Adult Department. meet our needs.So it was decided that we cane of 1938,among many others. This software"reads"the words that The second grant we received was from appear on the computer monitor to the IBM and was in the form of computers,a patron through a headset.This makes it possible for the visually impaired to use the library's electronic resources. I The Library staff enthusiastically partici- pated in the first ever Faire on the Square. J The Adult Department had displays of his- 7 a Kam: torical photographs and genealogical materials;the Young Adult Department had a banned books display,and the i - Children's Department had crafts for chil- dren to take home.Response from the A,4 public was excellent and we are all look- ing forward to the next one. The community has always been generous _ North Branch Library,Craft Program with the Library and 1999 was no excep- lay Mokito,Main Library 35 1 ICA u Faire on the ware Ap Ml oi r T 5 1� C G Y� I r `" ARM would build our own database that would One of the most important aspects of Programs and Services track what we wanted tracked. That was providing excellent library service is to The library continues to provide many accomplished using Microsoft's Access constantly be training staff in order to popular programs and services for chil- database software. The use of this soft- have the most up to date information dren,young adults, and adults. ware has made us more efficient and it possible. In 1999 staff attended work actually gives us the information we need shops on Microsoft Front Page,Microsoft The Adult,Young Adult, and of library to order the materials the community Access, computer networking,local Departments meet the needs of library wants in a more timely fashion. history,public records,Microsoft Word, users by providing materials our patrons customer service,legal reference services, want in many different formats,including books (both regular and large type),Trustees and ergonomics. Several staff also Katherine Button,William O'Grady and attended professional conferences— videos,talking books, D-R cassettes, Alexandra Quinn were unopposed in their Massachusetts Library Association magazines, microfilm CD . Electronic , and other electronic resources. Electronic bid for election in November and were Conference,New England Library elected to office for four more years. Association Conference,and American resources were expanded this year Officers were elected in January with Library Association Conference. through st Regional Li program by the Jeannie Caruso re-elected Chair, Metrowest Regional Library System.New e a Jeannie Caremarie LeBlanc Vice Chair, Raya Personnel Changes occurred in the resources patrons have access to are Stern Treasurer,and Katherine Button, following departments: Contemporary Literary Criticism Secretary In appreciation of the many Children's Department:Melissa Predicasts PROW and Acxiom infoBase hours donated to the library by volun- Forbes-Nicoll left the position of Phone Directory.The Departments also teers,the Trustees honored then with a Supervisor of Children's Services.Elaine answers reference questions in person Volunteer Appreciation night in June. Garnache was hired as her replacement. and over the telephone and do readers' In 1999,volunteers donated a total of advisory (suggestions of reading materi- 464 hours. North Branch:Maureen Hartman was als). Training for the public on the cata- hired as Children's Librarian.William log and the Internet is held on an ongoing Personnel Mahoney retired after 15+years of basis as well. The Young Adult Each year a Staff Day is held for the pur- service to the library. Department worked with the High School pose of staff development and training. Project Literacy:Anne Brzoza resigned English Department to create reading lists The highlight of this year's Staff Day were from her position as administrative for middle school and high school stu- workshops on teambuilding and organiza- assistant and Adina Davis was hired as dents and their parents based on The tion of workspace. her replacement. Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks. Book discussion groups were continued at the Main Library, and at the North Branch. Summer - reading clubs were conducted by the Children's and Young Adult Departments. CSpecial programs held � by the Adult Department mic 1 in 1999: Main Library ` • Ken Gloss of Brattle Book Shop • Charles Berney on Shakespeare 1 Poetry Reading a • Fall Author Programs T • Craig Hlady Holiday Concert ORT$ K • Book Discussion Group East Branch • "Journey of an Armenian Family"by Roger Hagopian North Branch Library,Sports Talk Discussion Group 38 • "A Story of Survival"by Carolann • Father's Day Crafts Najarian • Book Craft • Poetry Reading by Helene Pilibosian • Pokemon/Origami North Branch • Drawing with Fred • Book Discussion Group • Popeye Films _ • Adult Crafts with Jo Ovoian • Foltales •Japan program F ; Special programs held . Talespinners by the Young Adult • Internet Workshop Department in 1999: • Braille Program Main Library • Pretend Library Cards • Mother-Daughter Book Group • Halloween Crafts • Teen Read Week Jl • Thanksgiving Crafts East Branch • Winter Crafts • "Annie Sullivan" •Jay mankita Family Concert North Branch • T-Bone Singing Songs program • "Sports Talk"Discussion Group • Bob Thomas Family Concert • Roxeboxen East Branch, 12/6/99, Creepy Crawlers Special programs held • Holiday Sing-a-Long and Open House . Red Rug Puppet Theater by the Children s • Carnival Games • Davis Bates story telling/concert Department in 1999: • Halloween Parade • "Guess pennies in jar"contest Main Library East Branch • Kate Carney with Multicultural Tales • Kids'Flicks • Valentine Crafts • Halloween open crafts • Musical Games • Spring Crafts • Matt Schoeffler with Creepy Crawlies • Cross-Stitch Club • Pretend Library Cards North Branch •Valentine Crafts • Mother's Day Crafts • Valentine's Day Crafts • Spring Crafts • Father's Day Crafts • "Wingmasters" • Mother's Day Crafts • Family Folk Chorale&Tale Spinners . Entries in North Branch Egg Contest • Drawing with Fred • Nature Crafts • Mother's Day Crafts • Garden Day'activities • Father's Day's Crafts —�__-_ - —_ • Popeye Movies 7,q Eli, Red Rug Puppet Theater "I •Friendship Bracelet Workshop G �`- i p • Fools Proof Concert ;" / I ! • Halloween open-house w • Halloween open crafts • Roxaboxen �i • Thanksgiving Crafts Holiday ornament workshop y p • Christmas Crafts Project Literacy,as an integrated part of --� library services, continues to provide one- Sieve Rudolph,Magician,Main Library on-one and small group tutoring to adult 39 learners in the Watertown area. Learners Friends of Watertown Museum Passes: are tutored in Adult Basic Education Free Public Library (9 passes) 1424 (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other The Friends of the Libra continued their '� Reference Questions Answered in Languages (ESOL).At any given time support of the Museum Pass program via tele hone and email: there are approximately 100 volunteer which enables Watertown residents to visit Person P ' tutors providing direct service to over 125 the area's major museums at no or nomi- Adult and Young Adult 23,111 students. In 1999 tutors volunteered 7000 nal charge. The Friends also sponsored Children's 5,005 hours of their time to help students. many library programs and conducted TOTAL: 28,116 Let's Talk—two weekly drop-in conversa- two very successful book sales. Attendance at Programs: tion groups—provide opportunities for ESOL learners to practice speaking StatistiCS Dept. No. of Programs Attend. English.These groups have been success- Items added to the collection: Adult 88 690 ful in giving the adult learner a comfortable Books 12,359 Children's 561 11,141 atmosphere to sharpen their language skills. Sound Recordings 975 Young Adult 26 388 In January 1997,the library received a Videos 56,6841 TOTAL: 675 12,219 $54,000 grant from the Massachusetts CD-ROM's 266 Children's Programs Breakdown: Department of Education,Adult and Community Learning Services. The grant Total: 14 441 No. of Programs Attend. has since increased to over$100,000 per Circulation: Story Times: year and an additional grant was awarded Main Library—Adult and Main Library 176 3559 for curriculum development. The collabo- Young Adult 167,949 East Branch 42 525 rative who administers this grant with Main Library—Children's 93,479 North Branch 61 601 Project Literacy includes Watertown East Branch—Adult and Toddler Drop-In: Community Education,Watertown Housing Authority,Learning Associates, and Young Adult 10,141 Main Library 49 1590 the Friends of Project Literacy.Their pri- East Branch—Children's 10,855 Movie Programs: mary focus is to provide English as a North Branch 14 497 Main Library 41 692 Second Language (ESOL) classes for adults. TOTAL CIRCULATION: 296,921 North Branch 2 39 Craft Programs: Main Library 50 1435 East Branch 6 113 _ North Branch 10 302 ! ►► Class visits: Main Library 3 67 r¢ East Branch 63 1016 North Branch 2 63 Special Programs: Main Library 39 803 East Branch 4 98 North Branch 13 238 Summer Reading Club No. of No. of Books a Participants Read/Listened to Main Library" 234 2733 ` East Branch 33 483 North Branch 24 437 Jay Makita,Main Library 4o Veterans' Services Veterans are "Twice the Citizen" 1999 saw an increase both in financial clinic along with the two hospitals are requested information such as honor benefits,paid to eligible veterans and now known as the DVA Boston Health guards for veteran's burials. Burnham- dependents under both Massachusetts Care Network.Over the past year we have Manning VFW Post1105 and the Charles J. General Law 115 and federal pension and made a number of visits to Jamaica Plain Shutt Marine Detachment consistently compensation programs,under the to assist veterans in acquiring one of the provided voluntary burial honor guards Department of Veterans Affairs. new picture identification ID cards.Under for burials. Employment levels were the highest in the new changes for enrollment in the Thanks to the always helpful staff at the thirty years,however many types of situa- DVA health care system,all veterans must Senior Center,we assisted veterans and tions still impacted on a veteran's ability have an ID card to receive care. their spouses in utilizing:the SHINE to work and provide for a minimal stan- Additionally,we have made numerous (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of dard of living.Massachusetts has the trips to Jamaica Plain and Causeway Street the Elderly) Program,in evaluating strongest state veterans'laws of any state to transport eligible veterans seeking medical insurance needs and implemen- in the country.We strive to maximize the medical care.These DVA facilities are a tation;Boston College Legal Services,for usage of state and federal laws to allow resource.The Boston area is fortunate in legal advice and referral; and the DVA receipt of legal entitlements. having several facilities within a short dis- Jamaica Plain Hospital mobile medical On October 30,we were proud to partici- tance of each other. screening team to enroll veterans in the pate in the dedication of the Lawrence A. In discussions with each of the medical program and do cholesterol and blood McNicholas Square at the intersection of directors of the individual facilities,veter- pressure screenings. Galen and Union Streets.Airman Third an's usage of these facilities continually is Due to the efforts of many volunteers both Class McNicholas,United States Air Force encouraged,even if there is no service veteran and non-veteran, our Memorial heroically saved the lives of two individu- connected disability.Only ten percent of Day Week of Observance went very well. als from a burning vehicle while he was America's veterans use DVA medical facili- During the week leading up to Memorial stationed overseas.Despite having severe ties.All Watertown veterans are encour- Day on Monday,veterans and supporters burns over much of his body and under- aged to utilize DVA medical facilities.In placed thousands of American flags on going several painful operations,he never many cases prescription drugs may be grave sites around town;visited the five lost his tremendous spirit for life. obtained at very little or no cost.Use of schools and talked to the students in Veterans such as he represent the finest these facilities benefits all veterans. assemblies;held a Memorial Day Mass at that Watertown has to offer in service to Work continued on the first of its kind, St. Patrick's Church;placed wreaths at all their country.It was an honor to be part for Massachusetts,veteran state cemeter- of the veterans monuments/streets/ of the ceremony. ies in Agawam and Winchendon.Upon squares,etc.in town and participated in The Department of Veterans'Affairs completion,eligible veterans and their our Memorial Day Parade. (DVA) Hospital at 150 South Huntington spouses will be entitled to obtain a burial Avenue,right outside of Brookline Village, plot for no cost.An has just about completed the new three alternative is the story Outpatient/Ambulatory Care Facility. DVA Bourne It is in the process of transitioning from National Cemetery an inpatient to an outpatient facility. on Cape Cod. T Assets will be transferred from the nine Throughout the past - • -� story DVA Outpatient Clinic at the corner year we continued of Causeway and North Washington Streets to enjoy a strong in Boston over the next year.From infor- relationship with all mation received,it appears as if this DVA of the funeral direc- Outpatient Clinic will remain open,how- tors in town.We ever at a diminished capacity.In the were proud to pro- meantime,the DVA Hospital at 1400 VFW vide documentation Parkway,West Roxbury will be acquiring and assistance as to more of the assets from Jamaica Plain, character and dates making it the primary highest level care of service along Dedication of Airman Third Class Lawrence A. "Lonnie"McNicholas Square,30 October DVA hospital in the area.The outpatient with any other 1999,on the corner of Galen and Union Streets.Color guards from Burnham-Manning VFW Post 1105 and Charles J.Shutt Detachment,Marine Corps.League. 41 Veterans'Day 1999 at the Burnham- In October,VFW Post1105, Shutt Marine and Internet technology and how it could Manning VFW Post 1105 truly was an Detachment and this office participated in be utilized by veterans' agents to increase inspirational ceremony co-ordinated and the first"Faire on the Square"held at sev- productivity and work smarter. It was par- conducted by Commander Joseph eral locations around Watertown Square. ticularly illuminating when we used a Caouette and his staff.A number of local Information about membership, history of local connection from the hotel,fed it and state dignitaries along with veterans the organizations,veterans'information through a notebook computer and dis- representatives gave inspirational mes- and the like was passed out to many played some pertinent websites such as sages regarding veterans and what their attendees. It was truly a memorable day the Department of Veterans Affairs, service has meant to this country. for Watertown and we look forward to www.va.gov. Many agents were quite inter- Veterans'Day,which is always observed participating each succeeding year. ested not only in the information, but also on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day Attendance at the Massachusetts Veterans the fact that they could download any DVA of the eleventh month in honor of the Service A form to their own computer and print it Agents Association's two confer- Armistice signing from World Warl,is a g out.The instruction appeared to be very quite informative time to remember all veterans.We proud- q in February Directors of the local and June proved to be well received.Along these same lines,in ly participated in this very moving and quite . May this office assisted the Massachusetts regional DVA offices in Boston respectful ceremony. Veterans Service Agents Association Manchester and Providence gave updates Throughout the year this office assisted on new and ongoing programs along with (MVSAA) in association with n Billerica, een veterans and their dependents in dealing many other managers from organizations Vocational Technical School. Billerica, with the: Social Security Office in Davis such as Social Security,Medicare, Chelsea in launching a website, an should book- Square,Square, Somerville;DVA Regional Office Soldiers Home,New England Shelter for ma Massachusetts veteran should book- in the John E Kennedy Building in Boston; Homeless Veterans,Department of mark this website, as it has quite a bit New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans' Services of Massachusetts, useful information for veterans along witt h Veterans on Court Street in Boston; Directors of the DVA Brockton and links to other useful websites. Department of Employment and Training Jamaica Plain Hospital and others. In March,MVSAA held its annual legisla- offices in Cambridge and Newton; tive luncheon at the State House for the Task Department of Labor in Boston;DVA a member the Watertown Health purpose of educating legislators on intro- Regional Veterans Mortgage Office in Task Force this s office participated in gmonthly meetings with other local groups duced veterans'legislation and encourag- Manchester,New Hampshire; University ing support for bills introduced by MVSAA of Massachusetts Veterans Upward Bound to include the departments of Police,Fire,Health, i and others of merit.Attendance was high Program at the Boston campus at eat Senor Center West Suburban on both the legislator and veteran side, Columbia Point man town departments-, Elders Mount Auburn Hospital,Food Ywith Senator Tolman and representative various colleges for educational benefits; Pantry,to surface any Watertown resident g � Kaprielian voicing support. Watertown Housing Authority,where the issues and develop strategies for imple- staff continually went the extra mile in menting and resolving problems.This 1999 saw legislation entitling all 100 assisting veterans and dependents in sign- group, established by the Health depart- service connected veterans to an annuity ing up for and receiving all housing bene- ment two years ago has been extremely of$1,500 payable in two installments of fits to which they are entitled;Department helpful in bringing together for the first $750 each,August 1 and February 1.We of Transitional Assistance in Davis Square, time a core group of social work/health/ were proud to identify and notify a num- Somerville;Federal Food Stamp Program; public safety professionals working ber of Watertown veterans to which this National Personnel Records Center in together for the dual purpose of sharing applies and are continuing to work on Saint Louis in obtaining discharges and information and resolving problems. identifying any other eligible veterans. administrative/medical records;local In November,this office attended the To enable veterans to be aware of ongo- cemeteries in obtaining grave markers Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) ing programs and updates,we posted a to mark veterans' graves; and the local annual three-day training seminar in Veterans Bulletin Board outside the Food Pantry. Worcester.As usual it proved to be quite Veterans Services Office in Town Hall. `. informative with instruction provided by Information will be updated and posted 1 the DVS staff and various other organiza- periodically and we encourage all lions such as Social Security and Blue Watertown veterans and dependents to Cross/Blue Shield Tufts Health Plan and stop by and make note of items of interest. Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan.We were This office exists to help veterans and honored to be asked by DVS to give a one their dependents with any and all issues and one-half hour presentation by using a DVS notebook computer and the that may occur. Let us know if we can be -� of assistance.Based on their unwavering Microsoft presentation software package service to their country,the veteran is PowerPoint on the subject of computer L Watertown's first"Faire on the Square October 2, truly, "TWICE THE CITIZEN". 1999.Pvt. Charles J.Shutt Detachment,Marine 42 Corps League member Bernard Becker. — John A. Ryan Skating Arena The John A Ryan Skating Arena success- state playoffs.The Massachusetts replaced a large area of the parking lot to fully completed its twenty-eighth year of Interscholastic Athletic Association hosted improve drainage.The Arena floor has operation.Watertown Youth Hockey pro- ten games at the Arena,including Division settled up to six inches in spots and hope- vided a twenty-eight week program for the Three semi-finals. fully will be replaced in the next shut youth of Watertown.Their program con- The summer of 1999 had improvements down season. tinues to improve and grow through the done to the interior of the building.These The entire staff would like to thank the hard work of the league officers,coaches included replacement of seven sections of Staff at Town Hall for all their help. and players. the boards and backing.The locker Thanks also go to Department of Public Watertown High School girls'team quali- rooms and stands were given a fresh coat Works,Watertown Fire and Watertown fied for the State playoffs while the boys' of paint.The DPW's wire department Police for answering our calls for assis- team continues to work hard.Trinity replaced a circuit breaker panel that was tance in a timely manner. Catholic and Newton South also call the beyond its useful lifespan and was becom- Arena home and both qualified for the ing a problem.Additionally,the DPW Department of Public Works Administration Twenty-four single graves (for two buri- Staffing changes included the hiring of The office staff handles public relations als)were sold for immediate use as well Phil Clark.Equipment purchases included and information,permits, departmental as 3 double graves (for four burials) and a new tree truck,a new tree chipper,and payroll,purchasing,invoicing,account- 3 triple graves (for six burials).There a new stump grinder. ing,water and sewer billing,commercial were three disinterments. trash collection billing, cemetery records, Highway funding issues surrounding all construc- Central Motors The Highway division is responsible for lion contracts and interface with state and The staff maintains and repairs the maintenance and repair of approximately federal agencies.Administrative staff also majority of the Town vehicles.The 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles maintains communications with the Department purchased a new sewer serv- of Town sidewalk,maintenance and Town's contractor providing residential ice truck.The style of the truck featured repair of paved areas abutting or con- trash removal,and handles public rela- changes from past specifications in an tained within Town facilities,review and lions,data collection and analysis,and effort to reduce wear and tear on the issuance of relevant permits. State reporting requirements regarding brakes and transmission.The brake size Work began on Spruce,Stuart,Wilmot trash collection and recycling. was increased and a heavier duty trans- and St.Mary Streets.The scope of work mission was incorporated.The gross full depth roadway reclamation Cindy Coffin joined the Department in vehicle weight changed from 11,000 to placementincluded f 11 bituminouspavement,reclamation, October 1998 in a position added to alle- 21000. additional sidewalk and driveway work viate the burden of administrative con- Y , cerns facing the Department.The staff Forestry drainage repairs and placement of loam was saddened by the dealth of Rosalie The Forestry divisions handles pruning and seed as required.The work was com- Ranno in April 1999. and maintenance of the urban forest and pletely funded with State Aid funds;no shrubbery on Town property. In FY99,the local tax dollars were spent.The contrac- Cemetery Forestry division removed I I I trees and for is the A.R.Belli Corporation. The Cemetery division is responsible for 146 stumps.There were 13 trees felled by The Department's ongoing programs for maintenance of over thirty acres at three storms and one by a motor vehicle accident. Permanent Street Patching and Crack separate locations,sale of grave plots, Division staff processed 133 requests Sealing are starting to yield some benefits preparation of graves and oversight of from residents for tree trimming and han- in prolonging the life span of a given funerals at Town cemeteries. dled the annual chipping of Christmas road surface. In FY99,the division handled 136 inter- trees in January and February 1999. The Department purchased a new Elgin ments,buried 1 stillborn infant and an street sweeping machine and a new additional 19 remains from cremations. 43 street sweeper. Staffing news included the hiring of Len seasonal lighting and banners. cess of EPA's programs to improve water Malone and Steve Russo in December quality in the Charles River 1998 and the resignation of Jim Riccio, Sewer and Water Highway Supervisor,in June 1999. FY99 saw the establishment and operation Steve Haggerty and Chuck Hyde joined the ranks of the Water and Sewer Divisions to of the Water and Sewer divisions as sepa- Additional Road Work rate Enterprise Funds. mitigate the impact of long term staff Work continued on Galen and North absences. B The scope of services for water and sewer Beacon Streets,funded with federal dol- lars.Work concluded Belmont Street, a staff continued to cover maintenance and Snow and Ice joint project with the Town of Belmont repair of approximately 80 miles of sewer The Department of Public Works contin- funded with state aid monies. mains and 80 miles of drains with accom- ues to be proud of its unparalleled repu- panying service laterals, cleaning of all tation for superior snow and ice control. Town catch basins,plumbing for all Town Parks The Department of Public Works is testing The Parks division handles all mainten- facilities, review of relevant permits. new ground speed controls in an effort to ance needs at 88 acres of Town grounds, In pursuit of these goals,in FY99 the staff reduce the volume of deicing chemicals parks and recreational facilities config- repaired 14 sewers,repaired 3 water used when treating Town road surfaces. ured in twelve baseball fields,four soccer main leaks and 63 water leaks,replaced Towards this end,the staff continually fields, one field hockey field and one 15 fire hydrants,performed 26 water investigates new materials and techniques football field.The division interfaces with service renewals, and repaired 8 drains. to keep current with the latest available all groups using facilities,and accordingly Bolstered by services of outside contrac- technological discoveries available on the marks playing grounds for all baseball, tors,the division repaired the Capitol market. football,field hockey and soccer games Street sewer,the Jefferson Street sewer, played by high school,recreation depart- the Parker Street drain,the Garfield Street Waste Disposal ment and youth groups in spring and fall. drain,the Barnard Ave. drain,the Derby In November 1998, Gino DiPietro was The division uses the services of an out- Rd, drain,the Main Street drain and the hired as the Town's new Recycling Center side contractor,Vanaria,to assist in Bridge Street drain. attendant,following the resignation of parks maintenance and Leahy Land- In response to continually expanding Bill Sache. scaping to assist in Turf Maintenance. mandates of regulatory agencies, division The settlement of the contentious lawsuit Improvement projects included the reno- staff continued testing and inspections between the twenty-three NESWC commu- vation of the tennis courts and the basket- required by the United States Environmental nities and Mass Refuse Tech,management ball court at Victory Field and construc- Protection Agency and the Massachusetts company for the North Andover incinera- tion of new players' benches a new tot Department of Environmental Protection. tor, was settled in the spring.At issue lot, playground equipment and installa- The Division continued to utilize the serv- were the costs of the federally mandated don of a new irrigation system at the ices of Advanced Pipe Inspection for retrofit,which MRI originally estimated at Lowell Playground. cleaning and telelvision inspections of $66 million, and the party responsible for sewer and drain lines and of Hydraulic payment,which MRI contended to be the The Department was again fortunate to Engineering for inflow and infiltration NESWC communities.The settlement set have the assistance of students this sum- testing and surveys, smoke testing and the cost at$35.5 million,with the NESWC mer. Students worked in the areas of elimination of illicit connections. share at$17 million. Individual commu- parks, cemeteries and forestry. In a seem- h Pursuant to the Department's program to Wiry shares were determined by their GAT ingly short period of time,the students accomplished a great deal work eliminate illicit connections to the drain percentage of the total cost. notably in ball field and cemetery mainte- system,thereby improving water quality in To close out the fiscal year,the Town sold the Charles River,the Department created nance and fence painting. a record 1137 tons of excess capacity at RiverWatch,an innovative plan to monitor the NESWC trash incinerator in North Property and Buildings river quality based on visual observation Andover to other NESWC communities. The staff of the Property and Buildings of the river itself.Two bicycles and a boat This yielded a record income of$73,900 division repairs and maintains Town facil_ were purchased for staff to use traversing to the Town and assisted three other ities,including HVAC and lighting systems, the riverbanks in search of signs of poll- NESWC municipalities who were over signage for elections and Town functions lutants or damaging activities.The pro- their own Guaranteed Annual Tonnage and the complex electrical wiring for Town gram was so well received by the EPA that (GAT) in deliveries. wide fire alarm and emergency response Watertown was chosen as the site of a systems. Staff also worked extensively on spring press event to announce the suc- 44 Police Department Administrative Services In 1998 the Police Department received a grant under the U.S.Department of justice's COPS MORE program for the purchase and installation of state of the art mobile laptop computers in a number of marked police cruisers.In 1999 the purchase of this equipment was complet- ed and installation of the system com- menced.These mobile laptop computers are replacing mobile data terminals (MDT's) that were purchased in 1988. .ti The new mobile laptop computers pro- 4 vide many new features. One feature of -- this system is called"silent dispatch" which is used when a call is to be sent out to the mobile laptop computer in a cruiser informing the officer to respond Watertown Police Department Tragic Division with motorcycles to a crime in progress or to a call of a sensitive nature.This will be done without In 1999 the Police Department received a infrared Breathalyzer,CPR,handcuffing, a voice message being broadcast over the grant from the Commonwealth of "pepper mace",firearms,rape aggression radio system,thus preventing criminals Massachusetts for$60,000.00 to continue defense (RAD),self defense,and E-911 with radio scanners from being alerted implementation of the Community telecommunications. that a police response is in progress.The Policing program. Patrol officers received specialized new system will allow officers in cruisers In 1999 the Police Department completed instruction in the following areas:com- to download pictures of wanted persons. expenditures authorized under the munity policing,domestic violence,juve- Another important feature which will be Bureau of Justice Block Grant it received nile violence,powers of arrest,motor eventually incorporated into the mobile in 1997.The department purchased com- vehicle stops,police traffic radar opera- laptop computers is the ability of officers puter software,radio equipment,and tion,auto theft,basic drug identification being able to complete their police funded Citizen Police Academies. and investigation,search and seizure, reports in their cruisers. explosives and bomb threat familiariza- Also,in 1999 the department was award- lion,emergency vehicle operation,officer The mobile laptop computers will be a ed its fourth consecutive Bureau of Justice g y p much needed improvement enhancing the Block Grant.As in the case of the previ- survival and patrol tactics,suicide preven- delivery of police services to the citizens ous three,this grant will provide spending tion,elder financial exploitation and of Watertown and increasing the safety of for a myriad of products and services that investigation,Drug Abuse Resistance officers.The new system should be fully will enhance delivery of police services Education (D.A.R.E.),E-911 operation, operational by July 2000. for the citizens of Watertown. sexual harassment awareness,and In 1999 the Police Department again employee assistance. received a grant from the Commonwealth T'ainhig In keeping with the Department's commu- of Massachusetts to fund the D.A.R.E.pro- During 1999 all members of the nity policing efforts,fourteen officers gram and to educate students of the dan- Watertown Police Department attended attended an intensive training course in gers of tobacco.The awarding of these thirty-two hour in-service training ses- community policing sponsored by the funds enabled the Police Department to sions presented by the Massachusetts New England Community-Police continue the D.A.R.E.program at both the Criminal Justice Training Council.The in- Partnership and held at St.Ansehn's elementary and middle school level.In service training program has a core cur- College in Manchester,NH. 1999 the D.A.R.E. Officer conducted pro- riculum consisting of criminal and consti- Traffic Division Officers attended courses grains in conjunction with Horizons for tutional law updates, ethics,elders issues, ip' 1 in motor vehicle law,motorcycle opera- Youth,Outward Bound,and the defensive tactics,and cardiopulmonary tion,standardized child passenger safety, Beaverbrook Multi Service Center Peer resuscitation (CPR).Department instruc- basic and advanced motor vehicle acci- Leadership program.The D.A.R.E.pro- tors were re-certified in the areas of dent investigation,and motor vehicle gram is also featured monthly on the 45 homicide investigation. Watertown Cable channel. Specialized training was conducted in the The Police Department's commitment to a due to crime trends,holidays, special Detective Division.Detectives attended well trained and educated force is an on- events, and recreational events at parks seminars in interview and interrogation going process and will continue into the and playgrounds. Patrols were increased techniques,DEA basic narcotic drug future. during peak shopping periods in the busi- interdiction, confidential informants,tran- ness districts of Watertown.This was sient criminal activity, counterfeit money Field Services accomplished by using motor patrol,foot and driver licenses,homicide and DNA Patrol Division patrol and the use of bicycles.The Patrol evidence, sexual assault investigation, The primary mission of the Patrol Division works in concert w policephotography, ith other divi- crime scene analysis p Division is to serve Watertown's citizens sions in the Police Department and out- latent fingerprint recovery,identification- through a cooperative effort and to pro- side public and private agencies within kit usage,law enforcement and the tect their property through enforcement the area to accomplish the objective of Internet,and firearms licensing laws. of laws and highly visible deterrent activi- providing the most effective deployment Police supervisors received additional ties. The officers of the Patrol Division of personnel possible. Computer data is training sponsored by various law represent the department's first response analyzed on a daily basis to assist in the enforcement and academic specialists. to all emergencies and most calls for deployment of Police Officers to areas in Captain Edward Deveau attended the FBI service.During 1999 the Patrol Division need of police attention. National Academy. Sergeant Joseph responded to 31,342 calls for service. The department had two officers retire in Deignan attended a three week supervi- These calls initiated investigations and 1999, Off.Donald Higgins with over thirty sors'training course sponsored by events that resulted in 761 arrests. These years service and Off. Charles Lenaghan Babson College in Wellesley,MA. statistics do not reflect officer-initiated with twenty-five years of service.A new Additionally other supervisors received contacts made by patrol officers during hire,Darin Cromwell joined the depart- training in critical incident management, the course of routine patrol. ment in October 1999.After completing civil liability,grant writing,firearms academy training in February 2000 he is Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was licensing, computer usage, accreditation scheduled to join the Patrol Division. also placed in the enforcement of traffic management,managing the training unit, regulations in keeping with the goal of The Patrol Division, as well as the entire and other police supervisory skills. moving vehicular traffic safely and effec- police department,is committed to Civilian employees and public safety dis- tively on the streets of Watertown. Officers Community Policing. One of the goals of patchers received training in first aid, and equipment were assigned to monitor Community Policing is to build a partner- workplace safety,civil liability, dispatch- and enforce traffic rules and orders when ship between the police and the commu- er's roles in domestic violence calls, and necessary in keeping with this goal. Wiry encouraging interaction between the basic fire department dispatcher opera- Patrols were adjusted during the course two so that we can solve community tions. of the year to address increased activity problems together.This partnership also allows the community to let the police know what concerns they have and which issues they feel are important and would k, like addressed. The department has been trained in this philosophy over the past few years by Professor George Keeling of Northeastern University and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Two officers are currently assigned full time to x the Community Policing Unit. Officer Lloyd Burke is assigned to the Upper Lexington Street area and also devotes a large amount of time at the Middle • School. Officer Robert Dexter is assigned to the East End of Town and spends a large amount of time at the Willow Park development. Through federal grants the department has received, route patrol Serious motor vehicle accident investigated by Police Department 46 officers are also relieved of their assign- Officer Francis A. Garafalo Town. Officers continued to vigorously ment for a portion of their shift and Retired 07/31/74 Deceased 03/28/99 enforce moving motor vehicle laws and allowed to work with the community on Years of service 38 parking regulations to make the roadways various issues and problems. Lieutenant Edward J. Vaughan safe for all residents and commuters.The Accomplishments include: a Police Retired 05/04/78 Deceased 05/14/99 Traffic Division continued a major traffic Athletic League that has had over one Years of service 17 enforcement program in Watertown hundred and fifty youths participate and Officer Alfred E.Williams Square, an effort that was initiated in are coached by police officers and dis- Retired 12/07/73 Deceased 08/09/99 1998 and continued through 1999 where patchers who volunteer their time;a Years of service 17 once again over 1,000 moving violations "Cop's and Kids"program involving were issued for red light violations and police officers, students and teachers in a Grime Prevention Unit other offenses. structured after school program between The Crime Prevention Unit is staffed by A new Harley Davidson Motorcycle was the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. In the Community Policing and D.A.R.E. added to the Traffic Division bringing the 1999 the Police Department held two Officers.These officers coordinate pro- total compliment of motorcycles in the Citizens Police Academies which give par- grams for both the residential and busi b Division to three. Officers operating these ticipating citizens an inside look at the ness community.The unit continues to motorcycles attended 40 hours of instruc- police department.Each class is made up target specific geographic areas, based tion at the Boston Motorcycle Training of approximately twenty citizens, of all upon crime type and frequency,that may Academy and the M.B.T.A. Police ages,and is taught by police officers on be vulnerable to criminal activity. Motorcycle Training Academy. various subjects including narcotics, criminal law,traffic,patrol procedures, Crime prevention programs were: The Traffic Division is now supervising and deadly force. The program also Operation Identification,where engraving two new Town employees who are included a ride along,where participants tools are made available to mark personal emploved as Parking Enforcement can ride with an officer on patrol to get valuables. Home&Business Security Officials,positions that have not been an up close and personal view of police Surveys,where officers visit home and occupied since Proposition 2 1/2 was work. business locations and advise owners on enacted. The addition of these positions such matters as alarms,locks, and light- allows Police Officers to dedicate their Personnel ing.Neighborhood Watch,where meet- time to other police duties. ings of concerned neighbors are encour- Reinstated The Traffic aged to watch the property of others and ffic Division is responsible for the Peter Seminary Patrolman report anything suspicious. Crime preven- supervision of twenty three full time and 10/07/99 tion and awareness programs were held five part time traffic supervisors.These Appointments for various civic groups as well as supervisors are responsible for traffic employees from the business community, control and the safe passage of school Darin Cromwell Patrolman children in and around the public 09/23/99 through company health fairs and other functions.Matters related to substance schools. The major enforcement statistics Retirements abuse,personal protection,and protec- for 1999 are as follows: Off.Donald Higgins 04/23/99 lion of property,both at home and in the Moving motor veh.violations 13,463 Off. Charles Lenaghan 09/29/99 workplace,were all covered in these Parking violations 36,821 meetings.The Crime Prevention Unit con- Oper.under inf arrests 1st offense 75 In Memoriam ducted classroom instruction at the ele- Oper.under inf arrests 2nd offense 4 It is with deep regret and a sense of per- mentary school level throughout the year sonal loss that we record the passing Oper.under inf drugs 1 in such areas as pedestrian safety, bicycle away of the following members of this Oper. after suspension/revocation 232 safety, school bus safety and substance Department who, during their years of abuse awareness. Oper.without being licensed 152 service,faithfully performed their duties. Lieutenant Lawrence F. Galligan Traffic Division During 1998 the Watertown Police Retired ant Law Deceased 02/18/99 In 1999 the Watertown Police Department Department investigated 1,034 reportable Years of service 31 Traffic Division continued their traffic motor vehicle accidents. These accidents Officer Thomas H. Furdon enforcement activities throughout the were as follows. Retired 11/06/74 Deceased 03/07/99 Years of service 21 47 ed investigations for the Waterdown program which is directed by Detective LIMIT Traffic Commission. This information Michael Munger funds weekend night 30 assisted the Traffic Commission in their patrols of teams consisting of a police � determination for the addition, replace- officer and a probation officer.The team I TOUR SPEED ment or deletion of traffic signs,rules and attempts to locate,field interview and regulations. counsel youths who have been identified The Traffic Division also conducted sur- as being"at-risk" or youths that are cur- veys,investigations and studies of traffic rently on probation. This team approach flow for proposed construction projects is proving effective at lowering the num- _ for other Town agencies to determine ber of youths becoming recidivists.Two : s what the traffic impact of these projects probation officers and six police officers Watertown would have upon the Town. are assigned to the program. r o l i e e The Domestic Violence Unit was estab- Deteetive Division fished in 1992 and investigates over 200 • � The Detective Division is comprised of the cases a year.In addition,the unit provides Investigative Unit,Licensing Unit,Juvenile legal advice, support and assistance to Unit,Domestic Violence Unit,Drug Unit other agencies,with the emphasis being Sergeant Pugliese with"Speed Radar"trailer bought and Prosecutor's Unit. Members of the placed on the safety of the victims and the with funds from a Federal Grant. division investigated numerous crimes, prosecution of the abuser. Motor vehicle vs Motor vehicle 934 initiated investigations,inspected licensed The Watertown Police Department is a premises,and were involved in programs Motor vehicle vs Fixed Object 62 for juveniles,the elderly,the business member of the Suburban Middlesex Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian 19 community and the general public. County Task Force which was formed in Motor vehicle vs Bicycle 11 1996 and consists of officers from eight In April 1999,just eight days after the area police departments.The division Motor vehicle vs other 8 Columbine High School,Colorado shoot- currently has one detective assigned to There were no fatal automobile accidents ing an bombing incident,Watertown High the task force. In 1999 the SMCDTF con- in 1999. School received its first of three succes- ducted fifty-three (53) investigations, suc- moo sive bomb threats.These cases were thor- cessfully closing forty-six (46).These During the Traffic Division received oughly investigated and two juveniles were investigations resulted in the arrest of a speed monitoring trailer which when set identified and successfully prosecuted. eighty-one (81) persons and the follow- up shows motorists their speed and what ing seizures.Drugs: Cocaine-204 grams, the speed limit is. The trailer which cost In August 1999 Friendly's Restaurant on $15,000.00 was purchased as part of a Arsenal Street was robbed by three sus- Marijuana-6.5 pounds,Heroin-398 Federal Government Block Grant.The pects with a firearm who handcuffed the bags Valium-165 tablets, opins 18 Traffic Division also received a$7,500.00 employees while robbing the safe.In pills, Ecstasy-165 tablets, Pedestrian Safety and Education September 1999,the Detective Division Methamphetamine- 2.2 pounds, Enforcement Grant from the Governor's successfully concluded the investigation of Weapons: Handguns-4,Assets:Vehicles - Highway Safety Bureau.A portion of these this incident resulting in one suspect 4, Computers Currency - $45,677, funds were used to purchase ten new being arrested.,a second suspect being property- 1 restaurant. highly visible pedestrian crosswalk signs summoned to court and an arrest warrant The Detective Division has continued to which have been placed in crosswalks in being issued for the third suspect. work closely with area departments, various parts of the Town. As a result of a Federal Accountability including Boston,to address the increase Two additional Police Officers were Incentive Block Grant 0AIBG) the in gang activity.A detective has been Watertown Police Department assigned to identify and monitor gang initiated the assigned to the Traffic Division in 1999. p These officers attended a two week Basic Juvenile Encounter Team Program activity.The division also works with )•The J.E.T.Accident Investigation School sponsored Q.E.T. ram will be in other local and Federal and agencies in program g by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice operation from September 1 1999 to the areas of gaming, organized crime, Training Council. Officers of the Traffic August 31, 2000.The Program is a coop- and firearms. Division are on call 24 hours a day and erative effort between the Waltham Throughout the year there was a continued respond to all serious and fatal accidents. District Court Probation Department, the effort to scrutinize reported crimes. This Middlesex District Attorney's Office and strategy revealed that many crimes that I 1999 the Traffic Division conducted the Watertown Police Department. The were reported were unfounded or false surveys, rveys, studied traffic flows and conduct- 48 and that many reported commercial lar- neglect investigations with the Massachu- not the physical arrest of a suspect. cenies were committed by employees. setts Department of Social Services. This Unit is responsible for the scheduling In addition to their normal duties the Also in 1999 the Juvenile Officer conducted the appearance of police officers and division also conducted a series of drug classes on law and police procedure at civilians as witnesses, court dates, analy- and alcohol related"sweeps"aimed at the Senior High School,the Middle School, sis and continuity of physical evidence curtailing teenage involvement in such and a Cambridge elementary school.Also such as drugs,weapons and documents activity.Package stores, clubs, and restau- during 1999 he participated in Career for both the District Court proceedings rants were monitored and youths ques- Day at the Middle School,provided super- and any Grand Jury actions or appeals to tioned as to proper identification. The vision at the High School Senior Class all- the Superior Court.At the conclusion of success of these operations is a result of night graduation parry, and directed the necessary court proceedings,the the educational efforts of this division annual Shamrock Road Race. Prosecutor's Unit coordinates the return directed towards these liquor establish- In addition to the above the Juvenile of property to its owners, destruction of ments and the strong enforcement action Officer serves on the Community Based drugs, disposition and/or destruction of by the Watertown Licensing Board. The firearms and other weapons. Justice Program of the Middlesex District division also participated in teaching sev- Attorney's Office, continues to represent Licensing Unit eral classes at the Watertown Citizens Police Academy. the Police Department as a member of In order to encourage cooperation the Governor's Alliance Drug Task Force, between the licensees in Watertown and Substance Abuse Statistics Massachusetts Juvenile Officers the Police Department,with an intent to In 1999 as a result of the investigations of Association, and serves on the Council on detect possible violations of the laws and violations of the narcotic drug laws fifty- Community Education. regulations governing licenses,members seven (57) arrests were made for the The Juvenile Officer also conducted classes of this unit conducted inspections of vari- below charges: at the Watertown Citizen's Police Academy ous licensed establishments during both Conspiracy to violate C.S.Act 7 during 1999. day and night time hours.Any irregulari- Unlawful poss C.S. 33 ties observed during these inspections Unlawful manufacture/dist C.S. 1 In 1999 the Juvenile Officer received a were investigated and appropriate action federal grant to establish,in conjunction taken whenever deemed necessary. Unlawful poss needle/syringe 2 with the Probation Department of the Trafficking in cocaine 3 Waltham District Court, a new juvenile During 1999 complaints filed with the Watertown Licensing Board resulted in Poss/dist within school zone 1 Encounter Team Program to interact with Poss int to dist. C.S. 9 youthful offenders. the following actions being taken: the sus- pension of four (4) licenses for alcohol Unlawfully obtaining C.S. 1 Prosecutors Unit establishments for a total of twenty-four TOTAL 57 During 1999 the Prosecutor's Unit prose- (24) days. Several establishments had In addition to the above court actions cuted over 2,200 criminal cases.Also, their licenses modified.Also,in addition, numerous drug investigations resulted in during this time this office processed in several licensed establishments,including referrals to medical and/or psychiatric excess of 1,800 motor vehicle related both alcohol and auto repair,were issued facilities. cases.Appeals of motor vehicle citations written warnings. resulted in court hearings on over 500 Juvenile Unit traffic citations and a resultant 275 It was found necessary to suspend two (2) During 1999,the Watertown Police appeals of those hearings. firearms permits for various violations. Department Juvenile Unit had official contact with a total of 164 juveniles (106 In addition to prosecuting cases resulting males and 58 females) for various offenses. from arrests,the Prosecutor's Unit is also As a result of these contacts forty three responsible for obtaining warrants and (43) were arrested,twenty six (26) were summons resulting from investigations by summoned to court.The remaining ninety the Detective Division. five juveniles had police contact that did The Prosecutors Unit processed all criminal not result in court action. Twenty nine complaints made by civilians as well as (29) runaways were located with the the above police initiated cases. Civilian assistance of the police department. complaints arise from actions taken by The Watertown Police Department initiated private citizens and private security serv- twenA,eight (28) child abuse or child ices that may require a police report but 49 License Applications 1999 Approved Denied Total Amusement Devices 74 0 74 Auctioneers Special 17 0 17 Yearly 2 0 2 Auto Dealers Class 1 8 0 8 Class 2 13 0 13 Class 3 1 0 1 Auto Leasing/Rental 4 0 4 Auto Repair Shops 68 0 68 Beano Licenses 8 0 8 Block Party 16 0 8 Change of Manager 2 0 2 Change of Ownership 9 0 9 Common Victualers Licensees 94 0 94 Constables 3 0 3 Entertainment Permits 1 0 1 Firearms-Alien Registration 5 0 5 Carry 85 3 88 Dealers 0 0 0 Purchase-Permit to 0 0 0 ELD. Cards 102 4 106 Hackney Carriages 20 0 20 Drivers 54 3 57 Livery 18 0 18 Stands-Private 0 0 0 Public-Rotating 4 0 4 Junk Collector 0 0 0 Liquor-Clubs 11 0 11 One Day Permits 126 2 128 Package-All Liquor 7 0 7 Beer&Wine 7 0 7 Restaurant-All Liquor 26 0 26 Lodging House 0 0 0 Music Box Licensees 12 0 12 Parking Lot-Open Air 9 0 9 Peddlers 3 0 3 Private Functions 20 0 20 Public Dance Permits 1 0 1 Public Weighmaster 3 0 3 Raffle &Bazaar Permits 15 0 15 Retail Store (24 Hour) 5 0 5 Road Races 5 0 5 Second Hand Dealers 2 0 2 Service Station (24 Hr) 0 0 0 Solicitors 3 0 3 Special Closing Hours 36 1 37 Special Police Officers 2 0 2 Sunday License 5 0 5 Misc. Investigations(WLB) 103 0 103 TOTALS 1,099 13 1,022 50 Fire Department Emergency Incident Response: Annual Apparatus Response for 1999: Watertown firefighters responded to two The Watertown Fire Department respond- Central Fire Station (Station 1), fires in 1999 for which a second alarm ed to 3,691 reported fires and emergency 99 Main Street: was sounded,bringing two more engine calls for assistance during the year 1999. Engine 1 1,524 companies and another aerial ladder A summary of those incidents and esti- Ladder 1 793 company to the fire location.The location mated property losses as compiled by the of the fires,and the date of the incident, Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: East Watertown Fire Station (Station 2), are as follows: Accidental alarms from building fire 564 Mount Auburn Street: reporting systems 578 Engine 2 1,109 Date: Location: Type of Occupancy: Ladder 2 440 12/31/99 21 Priest Road Residence Motor vehicle fires 30 12/31/99 55 Waverley Ave. Woodland Assistance with animal control problems 6 North Watertown Fire Station (Station 3), Towers,elderly 270 Orchard Street: Investigate an oil leak or odor 8 Engine 3 1,012 housing complex Investigate a gas leak or odor 55 Fire Rescue (emergency Mutual Aid Assistance from other Brush or grass fire 32 medical ambulance) 1,982 Greater Boston Fire Departments Heating system malfunction or fire 43 The Watertown Fire Department thanks Smoke condition investigated 93 Note: some incidents require response of the Belmont,Cambridge,Newton and Electrical problem with appliance or more than one unit to the scene of the Waltham fire departments for providing building service 33 emergency. fire scene response and fire station cover- Building or structure fire 17 Two Multiple Alarm Fires in 1999: age during 1999 when all Watertown fire- Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 30 The Fire Department responded to many fighters and units were engaged in fire False calls reporting a fire structure and dwelling fires during the suppression activities. or emergency 33 year.The initial response to such calls is Mutual Aid Response to other by two engine companies and an aerial False calls reporting an ladder company,under the command of Communities explosive device 10 The Fire Department responded to other the deputy fire chief on duty.This municipalities in the Greater Boston area Assist with water problem in building 69 response is usually sufficient to confine 57 times in 1999,under the established Assist with being locked out of and extinguish the fire.However,when Metrofire District mutual aid assistance automobile or dwelling 96 conditions require the response of more agreement.This was in addition to the Hazardous material spill or leak 21 fire apparatus,the officer in charge at the dispatch of the Watertown Fire Rescue/ Emergency medical assistance call 1,991 scene orders additional alarms to rein- ambulance to the Town of Belmont for Miscellaneous calls for assistance 76 force the initial fire attack. Mutual aid response to TU- 1 other communities 179 Elevator emergencies,victims trapped inside elevator car 16 M .- Motor vehicle accidents 158 Calls investigated,services rendered t, �� ._ 41 as required 37 �' .�, "�° w sole Downed electrical or utility wires 33 Reset building fire protection 1 g alarm system 25 Rubbish or dumpster container fires 22 Total Number of Emergency ► �i Responses for the Year 1999: 3,691 C'1 A Fire figher Arthur J.Geswell Jr.,third from left in photo,is joined by family and Fire Chief Paul F.McCaffrey after Mass.Firefighting Academy graduation exercises for fire fighters completing the 55-day Recruit Firefighter Course on June 25, 1999.Geswell was appointed a Watertown firefighter on April 7, 1998. 51 Inspections conducted quarterly: Responders are also trained on the use of Day care facilities 43 the semi-automatic cardiac defibrillator. Public and private schools 56 These defibrillators are carried on the Community residences 32 Fire Rescue/ambulance,as well as the first-responding engine companies and Nursing care facilities 12 aerial ladder companies.Watertown is Handicapped workshops 20 one of several communities in the Greater Health programs 4 Boston area to have these fife-saving units Motels 4 available for early response to emergency Fire Department Provides Basic medical incidents. Firefighter Scott W. Carton was appointed to the Fire Emergency Medical Assistance A cooperative agreement with the Deportment on July 29, 1999.Carton,at center of photo,is congratulated by Fire Chief Paul F. The Fire Department has provided basic Armstrong Ambulance Company to pro- McCaffrey,at right,during ceremonies at Town Hall. emergency medical care and transporta- vide Advanced Life Support (ALS) service At left is the Town Manager,Michael J.Driscoll. tion for citizens in Watertown since 1975. in Watertown was instituted in November backup emergency medical response on The department has 65 firefighters who 1995.ALS services are provided by a non- 122 occasions.These 57 fire suppression are certified emergency medical techni- transport Advanced Life Support unit responses were to reported fires near the cians. The remaining firefighting person- staffed by two certified Paramedics. boundary between Watertown and an nel are qualified to state standards as adjacent community,or to fire station The ALS system is a two-tier model.The 1 n� medical First Responders. coverage assignments during major fires Watertown Fire Department provides in other cities and towns,or on six occa- All members of the department certify emergency medical Basic Life Support sions directly to the fire to assist other annually in cardiopulmonary resuscitation service, and the dispatch of its ambulance departments with firefighting efforts. (CPR) skills.The department's engine unit to the scene upon receipt of a med- companies and ladder companies are ical emergency call.Watertown public Estimated Property Losses in 1999: also equipped to handle medical emer- safety dispatchers also send the ALS unit if Structure fires $369,500 gencies.The closest available engine the nature and circumstances of the Motor vehicle fires $59,500 company is dispatched with the Fire reported incident, such as a cardiac-related Other fires,all categories $13,500 Rescue to medical assistance calls. emergency, are within certain guidelines. Total Estimated Dollar Loss:$442,500 Ladder companies are sent to the emer- Medical direction for Watertown gency scene when their specialized rescue Advanced Life Support activity is provided Largest Losses in Property skills or equipment are needed. by the South Middlesex Emergency 55 Waverley Ave. Firefighters who are either Emergency Medical Services Consortium through the residence for the elderly $125,000 Medical Technicians or Medical First Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients are 21 Priest Rd. single-family dwelling $150,000 >` Fees Collected Smoke detector inspections $12,765 ' + Copies of departmental reports $187 Required Permits for product storage, or regulated activities $11,655 Annual fees for connection to } a master fire alarm boxes $13,733 Cargo tank-truck vehicle inspections $120 k . Required fire prevention inspections, conducted quarterly $700 Total Fees Collected $39,160 t Inspections Conducted by Fire Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey,second from right,presents an appreciation plaque to Alan LaBelle,second from left in Apparatus photo.Mr.LaBelle is store manager at the Pape Gino's restaurant located at the Watertown Mall. The Papa Gino's Oil burner inspections 61 corporation co-sponsored Fire Department Open House activities with many fire departments throughout New England last fail. The manager and staff of the Watertown Papa Gino's provided 90 pizzas for visitors at the Smoke detector inspections 637 Watertown Fire Department Open House held in October 1998.Shown at left in photo is Firefighter Duke Arone. At right is the fire inspector, Captain Anthony Ferolito. 52 treated and transported,usually in the junction with the"Faire on the Square" Watertown Fire Department ambulance, activities that day in Saltonstall Park and within protocols and guidelines provided throughout Watertown Square. by the emergency medical region which Approximately 3,000 visitors toured the ' provides oversight for ALS activity in the fire station,inspected the apparatus and Greater Boston area. On-going clinical enjoyed refreshments,including pizza supervision and quality assurance is donated by the Papa Gino's restaurant at provided in conjunction with the South the Watertown Mall. In addition, a fire Middlesex and North Suburban EMS engine staffed by Watertown firefighters consortiums. was part of a truck and special motorized t�` equipment display at Saltonstall Park for Lieutenant Stephen].O'Reilly takes the oath of his When Advanced Life Support Services are new office frorn Town Clerk John E.Flynn,left in the enjoyment Of Children Of all ages. photo, promotion ceremonies held at Town Hall on provided to patients,billing for those at July 29, 1999. O'Reilly,a firefighter since July 1991, services is by the ALS provider,with a Massachusetts Firefighter Service is the son of retired Fire Chief Robert C.O'Reilly. base fee reimbursement to the town for Awards the transport services rendered. The Mass. Fire Service Commission and Firefighter Thomas Iodice S.A.EE. Fire Safety Education the State Fire Marshal established the Firefighter William J. O'Connor III Program: Massachusetts Fire Service Award Firefighter Michael E. Mosca The Town of Watertown received a Fiscal Program in 1999 in order to recognize Firefighter Richard V. Garcia Year 2000 Student Awareness of Fire firefighters who have served their depart- Firefighter Carl Castellana ment and community for many years.The Education (S.A.F.E.) Program grant award 25-Year Award: following members of the Watertown Fire cial resources to continue a fire safety of$5,2 .This grant will provide Department are 1999 recipients of the Lieutenant Joseph C. O'Grady Jr. ety education program by our firefighters for Massachusetts Firefighter Service Awards: Captain Michael J. Leone the school children of Watertown. Past 20-Year Award: Firefighter Thomas H. Stearns grants are as follows: $18,000 in 1995, Firefighter William T.Hughes Firefighter Thomas L.Jones $8,500 in 1996, $5,331 in 1997, and Firefighter John L.Martin Lieutenant John R.Aste $5,650 in 1998. Lieutenant Eugene J. Merullo Jr. DeppT Chief Anthony M. Gianotti The awards were announced during 1999 Firefighter Joseph C. Ridenti Captain John J.Babstock by Secretary of Public Safety Jane Perlov Lieutenant Gerard E Caruso Firefighter David E Stead and State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan. The Lieutenant Peter E Baker Firefighter Thomas L.Walsh funds will provide for required recurrent Firefighter Charles J. Garlisi Firefighter Richard C.Alexson training and attendance at regional meet- Firefighter David J.Parrella Retired Lieutenant John J.Haggerty ings of S.A.EE. Instructors, and will allow an estimated 130 hours of direct program delivery to Watertown school children. ai Firefighter Duke Arone and Firefighter Paul Coughlin are the S.A.EE.Instructors. Other Fire Department members who participate in the program include the fire inspector,Captain Anthony Ferolito, and Lieutenant Thomas McManus whose efforts during the first two years con- tributed greatly to the successful and ongoing program. "Faire on the Square" Open House Held in October Watertown firefighters hosted a successful Annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 2, Firefighter Paul R.LaFouci,third from left,receives certificate from Fire Chief Paul F McCaffrey at Mass. 1999, at the Central Fire Station On Main Firefighting Academy graduation exercises for firefighters completing the 55-day Recruit Firefighter Course on Feb. 5, 1999.LaFauci was appointed a Watertown firefighter on April 7, 1998. Others in photo are Academy director Street. The Open House was held in con- William M.Hollick,second left,and Boston fire commmissioner Martin E.Pierce Jr.,second from right. 53 30-Year Award: 011 October 17, 1999,which resulted in Retired Firefighter Raymond R.Marchant the saving of the life of a victim in cardiac Jr, arrest.Also noted in the commendation Firefighter Daniel E McDermott were Watertown Police Officer William Firefighter Domenic Arone Patterson,Armstrong Ambulance Service Paramedics Michael Filosa and Chris Captain Anthony P. Ferolito Mahoney, and Mr.Michael Frederick for Retired Firefighter Arthur C.Wilson z their assistance at this incident. Deputy Chief Robert H. McFarland w,.k, n Captain Robert B. McCarthy Commended Captain Robert B. McCarthy _ and Firefighters Q. Paul Pagherani, Firefighter Kevin B. Quinn = _ Stephen B.Thompson,Daniel E Lieutenant James J. Kelly _ McDermott and Thomas L.Walsh Jr. were Chief Paul E McCaffrey Firefighters Scott Carton,center,and Joseph Toscana commended for their efforts at an emer- at the helm,with Lieutenant Michael Guerin super- vising,drill with the Fire Department's water rescue gency medical incident on November 11, 40-Year Award: boat.It is kept at the Central Fire Station on Main 1999,which resulted in the saving of the Lieutenant Francis G. Murphy Street,ready for immediate dispatch to water and ice rescue incidents on the Charles River life Of a V1Ctlm in cardiac arrest.A1S0 Worcester Fire Tragedy noted in the commendation were Members of the fire service community Department and the Town of Watertown Watertown Police Officer Robert Kelly, were deeply saddened by the tragic deaths for more than 30 years. and Armstrong Ambulance Service of six Worcester firefighters at a ware- Attended training Firefighter Paul R. Paramedics Michael Dorsey and Stewart house fire in that city on December 3, LaFauci, a firefighter since April 7, 1998, McKay for their assistance at this incident. 1999.During the extended firefighting attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Attended training Chief Paul E operations and subsequent efforts to Academy's 55-day Recruit Training McCaffrey attended a 40-hour railroad locate and recover the fallen firefighters, Course,held from Nov. 23, 1998, to Feb. incident command course at the federal fire department units and firefighters 5, 1999. railroad test center in Pueblo,Colorado, from throughout Massachusetts in September 1999. Chief McCaffrey and responded to the scene and to provide Attended training Firefighter Arthur J. P y Geswell Jr., a firefighter since April 7, the fire inspector, Captain Anthony P. coverage at Worcester fire stations. Ferolito attended a 40-hour Advanced Watertown Engine 1,as part of a task 1998,attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 55-day Recruit Fire Investigation course held at the force of fire apparatus from Greater met- Training Course,held from April 12, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in ropolitan Boston, responded on Sunday, 1999,to June 25, 1999. November 1999. Dec. 5, 1999, and was based at the Central Division fire station in downtown Retired Lieutenant James J. Kelly, In Memoriam Retired Deputy Fire Chief Worcester. appointed on April 8, 1965, and promot- John W. Kelly died on April 27, 1999. On Thursday,Dec. 9, 1999,the fire chief, ed to the rank of lieutenant on October Deputy Chief Kelly was appointed to the 17, . /4,retired on July 8, 1999,after Watertown Fire Department on May 24, the Watertown IAFF local president,the 1956.He was promoted to the rank of Watertown Firefighters Color Guard,and serving the department and the Town of P many members of the department,more Watertown for more than 34 years. lieutenant on April 1, 1965,promoted to captain on August 22, 1974, and promot- than 50 in all,joined with thousands of Appointed Scott W. Carton was appoint- captain depute fire chief on January 5, firefighters from Massachusetts and the ed a firefighter by the Town Manager on 1978.He retired on July 17, 1986, after nation, and from around the world,to July 29, 1999. 30 years of service to the department and pay tribute to the fallen firefighters at a Promoted Firefighter Stephen J. O'Reilly, the Town of Watertown. moving Memorial Service held at the Worcester Centrum.Joining the president a member of the department since July 1, In Memoriam Retired Firefighter At 1991,was promoted to the rank of lieu- Bur died on 27, 1999. of the United States and other officials on tenant by the Town Manager on July 29, J Burgess May y stage was the Professional Firefighters of Firefighter Burgess was appointed to the Massachusetts state president,Watertown 1999• Watertown Fire Department on October Fire Captain Robert B. McCarthy. Commended Captain Michael J. Leone 23, 1952.He retired on August 13, 1988, C.Wilson, and Firefighters David J. Parrella, Charles after 36 years of service to the depart- Retired Firefighter Arthur C. Personnel Milestones, J. Garlisi,Michael H. Pepe and Patrick B. ment and the Town of Watertown. appointed on January 30, 1969, retired Martino were commended for their The Fire Department mourns their passing. on April 1, 1999, after sewing the Fire efforts at an emergency medical incident 54 Civil Defense Civil Defense principal account clerk performs neces- Amateur Radio The Watertown Civil Defense Agency pre- sary emergency management clerical R.A.C.E.S. Operators pares Emergency Management plans that assignments.The projects and clerical Local civil defense and emergency man- would be implemented in case of haz- assignments include: agement agencies rely on licensed ama- ardous materials spills or natural disas- • Maintaining the town's Comprehensive teur radio operators to augment emer- ters. Emergency Management Plan (CEM gency communications during natural Plan), disasters.These"ham operators"donate "Civil Defense" is Now •Annual hazardous materials information their time and use of their radio equipment Know as "Emergency management relating to SARA to assist when needed.Such operators are Management" (Superfund Amendment and known as R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil The current practice in Massachusetts Reauthorization Act of 1986)Tide III Emergency Services) operators. and other states is to designate what were requirements, For emergency management purposes, formerly known as municipal"Civil • Clerical support for the annual Local Massachusetts is divided into three geo- Defense"agencies as"Emergency Emergency Planning Committee and graphical areas,and each area is further Management"organizations.The local required Hazardous Materials Response divided into a number of communications official formerly known as the civil Plan annual review, sectors.Watertown is in one of those sec- defense director is now the"emergency • Clerical support for annual FEMA CIVEX tors (Sector 1-B),and emergency mes- management director".Following the (Civilian Exercises,in which the town sages may be sent via amateur radio back establishment of FEMA,the Federal participates), and forth to state Civil Defense headquar- Emergency Management Agency,states . Other FEMA and Mass.Emergency ters in Framingham.This radio link have generally followed suit.In Management Agency state and area supplements telephone and commercial Massachusetts,the Mass.Civil Defense headquarters clerical tasks,which traffic networks. Agency became the Mass.Emergency require attention. Management Agency.MEMA has encour- Amateur radio operator Louis R. aged cities and towns in Massachusetts to The Town of Watertown participates in the Tramontozzi,a Watertown resident and adopt the"emergency management"des- Federal Emergency Management Agency's electrical engineer by profession,is here- ignations.This practice reflects the real- S/LA (State/Local Assistance) Program. by recognized for his continuing efforts ization that community preparedness This provides a modest reimbursement to during 1999 to represent the Town during under civil defense guidelines has evolved the Town to defray the clerical costs monthly R.A.C.E.S. communications tests to emergency management efforts during associated with emergency management with the Mass.Emergency Management and following natural and man-made matters. Agency. emergency events such as hurricanes, winter storms and hazardous materials Y2K Issues and Auxiliary Police incidents.Both FEMA and MEMA also rec- Preparedness for the The Watertown Auxiliary Police is current- ognize that most municipalities deal with Year 2000 ly staffed by several dedicated Watertown these emergencies through the efforts of During 1999 a major goal and objective residents who donated many hours of their existing public safety and public was to have the Town of Watertown and their own time in service to the Town in works departments. Cities and towns its departments prepared for the transi- 1999.In addition to giving up their holi- maintain their usual municipal operating lion to calendar year 2000.Known Y2K- days,they attended training at various structure,and can request needed state related issues that might have adverse Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training and federal resources through contact impact were addressed.The civil Council courses,which are conducted at with MEMA area and state headquarters. defense/emergency management director night.These courses include MEMA considers the point-of-contact offi- and others attended several Y2K seminars Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), cial to be the local emergency manage- and informational presentations by vari- First Responder training for response to ment director. ous state agencies and the utilities serving medical emergencies,crowd control and Massachusetts.Several preparedness legal updates. Civil Defense/Emergency measures were accomplished to ensure The Watertown Auxiliary Police Depart- Management Activities transition from 1999 to 2000 without dis- ment can be seen directing traffic during In Watertown the fire chief is currently ruption of essential services. the Town's annual Memorial Day Parade. the local civil defense/emergency man- agement director.The Fire Department 55 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 activities,land-use planning,transporta- Development&Planning was created major accomplishments for the year 1999 tion,housing and policies; through a vote of the Town Council in is as follows. Coordination of the Town's capital August, 1982.The Department provides a improvements including renovations to the formal relationship and coordination Pla.miing and Community Commander's Mansion,Victory and between several boards,commissions and Development Division Moxley Fieldhouses,and Filippello Park; committees such as the Planning Board, The Division serves several important Administration of various community Board of Appeals,Historical and functions within the Department and the development programs and grants such as Conservation Commissions,Housing Town,among them are the following: the Small Cities,Home Improvement Loan Partnership,Arsenal Reuse Committee,the Staff support to the Planning Board, F Program,the federal HOME program. Facilities Inspection and Zoning Housing Partnership,Watertown Square Initiation and administration of economic Enforcement Divisions,and the Planning Study Commission,and the Watertown and Community Development Office.Each Arsenal Development Corporation. development policies and procedures entity is accorded professional and sup- which will allow Watertown to remain port services by Department employees. Representation to several agencies includ- competitive in retaining and attracting provide for revenue and Metrop olitan politan Area Planning Council, investment to The aim of integrating these related agen- in p cies is to improve communication and META Advisory Board,and the Watertown employment growth. coordination and to provide services more Economic Development Corporation. During 1999,the Department continued efficiently to the community. Coordination of real estate development to administer several grant programs and projects as follows: 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 56 Planning Board years. The existing Planning Board mem- Pleasant Street,received approval to During 1999,a number of residential and bers include its Chairman,Frank Mockler, enlarge his present retail space and cre- commercial development projects went and members John Hawes,John ate a new and larger parking area. before the Planning Board.The Board DiPietrantonio, and Karaline Munger. Construction expected to begin spring reviewed a total of 24 Special Permit 2000.Watertown Square had a major requests and 30 Variance requests. Board Of "FP ealS improvement with the removal of the for- Among the more notable new commercial During 1999,the Board of Appeals mer Exxon property and the construction projects were two new automobile dealer- received a total of fifty-three (53) peti- of a retail building approved last year.To ships—Watertown Ford at 457 Pleasant tions for a range of matters heard by the further enhance that corner,the owner Street, and Watertown Pontiac/GMC at 66 Board in accordance with the provisions purchased and remodeled the adjacent Galen Street.The Board reviewed two of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter property on 1-3 Mt.Auburn Street demol- requests for telecommunications antennas 40A, Section 14 and the Watertown ishing a building and enlarging the park- in town,leading to a request by the Town Zoning Ordinance.The petitions included: ing area. The former Coombs Ford Motor Council for a moratorium on new permits fourteen (14) applications for Special site at 66 Galen Street received approval while new review criteria are developed. Permit,nineteen (19) applications for to remove and rebuild a new GMC dealer- Two major projects first approved in Special Permit Finding,thirty-eight (38) ship with many site improvements. 1998 were amended by increasing their applications seeking Variance relief,five Another dealership was approved to allow size and scope. The permits for the rede- (5) applications for Amendment to major alterations and site improvements velopment of A. Russo and Sons were Special Permit/Special Permit Finding, at 457 Pleasant Street.This facility will be amended to reflect a larger project.The and one (1) application appealing the operated.by Stoneham Ford and known as redevelopment of the former Exxon site in Determination of the Zoning Enforcement Watertown Ford. The Watertown Mall, Watertown Square was also amended by Officer. Total fee collected for those peti- 550 Arsenal Street has leased the former adding redevelopment of an abutting tions was $11,445. Omni Supermarket building to Best Buy building,at 11-33 Mt.Auburn. The majority of the petitions before the Company, Inc. a large electronics/appli- The Planning Board initiated or reviewed Board this year were for residential prop- ance retailer Major interior renovations erties involving new driveways and/or and facade treatment is expected in addi- a number of amendments to the Zoning g tion to approving the construction of a 2- Ordinance. A major initiative involved the building additions.Many commercial rezoning of land currently known as the projects approved last year are in the bay garage addition to install car radios, Watertown Branch of the B&M Railroad final stages of completion this year. phones and security systems bought in However,there were a few significant their store. Renovations and enclosure Right of Way.The zoning of that 1.2 mile � f i g strip of land running between the cases involving commercial properties. A. of the loading dock also in the rear is Cambridge line and School Street,was Russo&Sons,Inc., 550, 560, &570 proposed. changed to Open Space Conservancy (OSC),to preserve it for possible redevel- opment into a bicycle path.A second r µ important amendment to the Zoning Ordinance outlaws the construction of rowhouses in the Two Family (T) zone. . This was passed in response to requests for decreased density in residential neigh- borhoods.Zoning amendments proposing changes to the Revitalization Overlay District (RO),on the south side were �, '� _. _. �- �. • ' heard by the Planning Board, but were - not enacted.A zoning amendment to ! , place a moratorium on new antennae ` installation was initiated in 1999,but not enacted. During 1999,the Planning Board lost its longest serving member when Joseph Deignan resigned. Mr.Deignan had Foire on the Square, October 2, 1999 served on the Planning Board for 21 57 At this time the Board of Appeals consist- Fees collected by the Building Boston Edison 4 ed of:John W.Marshall-Chairman, Department 1999: $1,118,182 New England Telephone 1 Elaine V. Grey-Clerk,Anthony J. Cristello, Electrical Inspectors 2 Anthony D. Furia,John J.McCarthy,Jr., New Residential full Members and Harry J.Machos, (1) Single Family Residence Traffic Commission 5 Timothy W.Whitney, alternate members; (2) Two-family residences Street Light Outage and Follow-up 31 Attorney Michael V. Barba;Nancy Scott, (1) Three-unit townhouse residence Fire Inspector 6 Zoning Enforcement Officer; Colleen Fire Alarm Inspections 4 Andrade, Clerk. Raze Town Council 0 (1) Single Family Fees Collected 69,935 In September,John W.Marshall was elect ed Chairman with Elaine V. Grey elected (3) Garages as Clerk. (1) Two-family Conservation Commission (5) Buildings In 1957,Massachusetts became one of Complaints/Inquiries 480 the first states to establish municipal Review of Building Applications 565 Inspector of Plumbing agencies dedicated to the promotion and Review of Occupancy Applications 66 and Gas protection of natural resources through Review of Sign Applications 59 1 hereby submit the annual report of the the acceptance of the Conservation Board of Appeal Meetings 11 office of Plumbing/Gas Fitting and Commission Act. In the early 1970s were Waltham District C Meetings Court Alternate Building Inspector for the calen- also charged with administering the Appearances 10 dar year 1999. These figures are provid- Wetlands Protection Act.And,in 1989, ed by the Alternate Plumbing Inspector: the Watertown Conservation Commission Land Court/Superior Court Appeals adopted regulations for the Watertown Plumbing 21-23 Templeton Parkway-Appealing and Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 455 Wetlands Ordinance, Chapter XV of 1987. affirming Zoning Officer's determination This bylaw augmented the Conservation on the legality of an alleged three-family Gas Fitting: Commission's ability to protect dwelling. Number of Gas Permits Issued 334 Watertown's wetland resources. 560&570 Pleasant Street—Russo& Fees Received from Plumbing/Gas Permits Members Sons,Inc., abutter appealing 1998 deci- $32,641 David McDonald,Chairman Sion in connection with an addition to the Marylouise Palotta McDermott existing building. Note: This will be Inspector of Wires Patricia Schiavoni dropped as a result. Permits Issued 575 Leo G. Martin Facilities Inspection Inspection s/Reinspections 1250 Brian Gardner Inspections for Occupancy Permits 66 Bonnie Potocki Division Complaints Investigated 12 Susan Falkoff Inspector of Buildings Fire Investigations 3 Thomas D.Brady,Conservation Agent Building Permits Issued 565 Electrical Layouts for Town and Occupancy Permits 66 Contractors 30 Wetlands Hearings Sign Permits 59 Electrical Violation Letters 12 140 Pleasant Street—condominium Certificates of Inspection 80 Accessory Apartments Inspections& development Complaints Investigated 30 Follow-up reports 14 MWRA—testing in preparation for the Connection of the New Main Project Estimated Cost of New Construction: Electrical Violations Mt.Auburn Cemetery—Halcvon Lake Residential $508,000 Residential 10 dredging/restoration project Non-Residential $5,886,053 Commercial 2 Town of Watertown—N. Beacon Street Estimated Costs of Additions Petitions Checked/Approved for and Charles River Road intersection or Alterations: Town Council from Boston improvements Residential $5,657,158 Edison/NE Tel 8 USGS -Charles River study Non-Residential $54,854,492 CM-2 Associates/Sasaki Associates— Meetings Parking lot renovations, drainage Grand Total $66,905,703 Consultations&Information with improvements and front entry addition Town Residents 12 58 29 Watertown Street—condominium and Iree Warden completed in accordance with commercial development This position had a busy and productive Watertown's planting specifications. Metromedia Fiber Network—installation 1999.We have been kept busy with the Projects,which fall under this category, of conduit and cable throughout town Street Tree Planting program.In addition would include the Galen and North Watertown Yacht Club—injection of rege- to this program this position has been Beacon St. construction projects As in nesis oxygen release compound for a hard at work writing and updating work past years this position has continues to release from an underground storage tank specifications for various types of arbori- work various regulatory boards that Charles River Realty—44 Hunt Street— m cultural work which is performed under the Department of Comunity installation of a retaining wall and throughout Watertown on an annual basis. Development and Planning to review pro- drainage improvements in the parking The Street Tree Planting program was met posed landscape improvements for con- area struction projects throughout Watertown. with tremendous interest from the citizens Revision Of Wetlands Ordinance of Watertown.We have continued the tra- This office has continued to act as a and Regulations dition of years past in requesting a small source of information for the citizens of donation from each resident for each Watertown on issues that relate to Shade The Watertown Conservation Commission public shade tree planting they have Trees.We look forward to continuing our has been working diligently to update and requested. By continuing this past prac- current programs and expanding our scope revise the wetlands ordinance and its reg- tice we have been able to stretch our dol- of services in the calendar year 2000. ulations.Many hours have been spent lars a little bit further,thereby providing researching and developing the strongest more trees to meet the large demand for Historical Qonunission and most effective language to protect new public shade trees.It is important to Members of the Historical Commission: Watertown's precious wetland resources. note this is a suggested donation,and all Frederick S. Griffin Chairman attempts are made to fill every request, Victoria Land Acquisition J Carter Secretary The Town of Watertown now owns the We have utilized the public shade tree Roger Erickson Commanders Quarters and the surround- planting specifications that were refined Kenneth S. Rand ing 7 acres of open space which was in 1998,to insure strong quality control Natalie Zakarian acquired from the Federal government. measures are in place for these plantings. This is adjacent to Arsenal Park. These specifications will insure our The Historical Commission has worked investment in the Urban Forest is a long diligently throughout 1999 to insure the The Conservation Commission is actively historical resources of Watertown are i increase investigation opportunities to ine the term benefit to the citizens of Watertown. amount open space for Watertown's In calendar year 1999 we installed 117 protected for future generations. residents. new public shade trees.This has enabled With the Demolition Delay Ordinance now us to plant at least one new shade tree on in place for more than a year the process Charles River Reservation/Path sixty of Watertown's streets. The revised that is set out in the ordinance has become The Conservation Commission was glad to specifications were of particular importance an integral piece of the demolition permit see the completion of the pathway along this past year. Due to the strong economy review process. This particular ordinance the Charles River,from Riverbend Office the green industry experienced a shortage gives the Historical Commission a mecha- Park to Bridge Street,in the Fall. Many of high quality plant material that was nism to review each proposed demolition. hours were spent on informal and formal available for street tree planting.By utiliz- If a proposed demolition has a negative hearings working out the details of the ing our revised specifications we were impact on the historical integrity of the Metropolitan District Commission's atnbi- able to guard against any drop in the Town the commission can require a six- tious project. This first stretch of the quality of the new trees we installed.We month delav in demolition. path,which hopes to go eventually all the have also installed new shade trees in sev- way to Needham, came out beautifully. eral of our parks and playgrounds. This This delay provides for a period of dis- There are areas of boardwalk and some program has been a tremendous success, cussion during which the importance of a observation decks that allow users to view and we look forward to expanding the particular site can be researched and and appreciate these once hidden areas program in the coming years. studied.Therefor in a situation where no of the river.The Metropolitan District alternatives to be found instead of demoli- Commission will begin the second phase This position has also worked with the tion there will be an opportunity to gather of the path from Bridge Street to Waltham Department of Public Works s insure any information on a site to be preserved for in the year 2000. They are proposing 2 public shade trees that are installed under future generations. new footbridges, some additional board— walk,as well as some additional wetland replication areas. 59 The Historical Commission work closely town.This year the Partnership continued when renovated will provide 54 units of with the Community Development and to administer the HOME program,which assisted living housing. Half of the total Planning Office in the restoration of the brings federal dollars into Watertown to units will be affordable to low and mod- Commanding Officer's Quarters at the for- expand affordable housing opportunities. erate income individuals. mer Army Material Technology Laboratory In that capacity,the Housing Partnership The Partnership,through the Department The completed restoration of this proper- oversaw,the development of a five-year of Community Development and Planning, ty, and it's associated museum display Comprehensive Housing Plan,taking the continued to administer the"Get the Lead area,will provide a magnificent opportu- town into the year 2005.The major pro- Out"and'Home Improvement Loan nity to share some of Watertown's history gram initiative under HOME continues to Program",for owners of single and two in a setting that is historically significant be the First Home program,which pro- family houses.These programs are fund- in it's own right. vides down payment assistance for ed by the Massachusetts Housing Finance The Historical Commission looks forward income eligible first time homebuyers. Agency. The Partnership is chaired by to continuing its preservation efforts, A program to fund home repairs for low Harold Bejcek,who also sits on the including the annual Preservation Night and moderate income homeowners with Council on Aging. Members include ceremonies,the Demolition Delay low interest loans was initiated this year, Stewart Wooster,Thomas Wade process, and the establishment of the and will be implemented in the Year (Watertown Housing Authority),James local history museum in the Commanding 2000,A grant for$300,000 was funded Barwell (Watertown Savings Bank),David Officer's Quarters.In the coming year the by the state Department of Housing and Leon (Watertown Community Housing), Historical Commission looks forward to Community Development. The Town Larry Young (architect),Mark Messina expanding it's effort to include a Historic Council allocated$200,000 of town funds (Realty Executives),Marianne Cameron Marker Program, and expanded out- to supplement the program.Watertown (Watertown teacher) and Howard reach through the Watertown Public Savings Bank also added a$10,000 grant, Hashem (Watertown landlord). School System, as well as additional loan funding as needed. Watertown Square Study Watertown Housing Commision The Partnership approved funding from Partnership The Watertown Square Study Commission HOME to assist the redevelopment of the The Watertown Housing Partnership over East Junior High School.This building was created in 1998, and met through the sees housing policy and programs for the summer of 1999 in order to develop rec- ommendations on improving the Square's physical,traffic and economic conditions, and enhancing it as a business and social center of the Town. In August of 1999,the Final Report was submitted to the Town Council. It r includes recommendations for physical improvements to the Square to improve . its usefulness and comfort for walkers, bicycle riders and public transit com- muters. It also recommends ways to -- �1• ��_ ,, make Watertown Square a destination for r/ shopping,gathering, socializing and entertainment. The Report was referred F to the Councill's Committee on Economic Development and Planning where it will be reviewed, and a plan developed to implement the recommendations of the Commission. • '`� The Commission is chaired by Town Councilor Alex Liazos, and includes mem- bers Clinton J. Knight, (Watertown/ Faire on the Square,October 2, 1999 Belmont Chamber of Commerce), Ernest Berardinelli,Jr., (Remembrances Florist), 6o Peter Brooks, (Watertown Bicycle r Committee) Leone Cole (Watertown Public Library),Ronald Dean, (Watertown Savings Bank),Sandra Howard (Trees for Watertown),Betsy LaMond (local resi- dent),Joseph P.McDonald, (McDonald43' : � Funeral Home) Mary O'Looney (local res- ident) Tom Wlodkowski (Watertown Disabilities Commission) -ti �.�. :�.• � a Abe`., �� ^ . Watertown Arsenal Development Corporation L �t The WADC was established in 1997 to oversee the redevelopment of the former .► . �°�' Armv Materials Technology Laboratory G (AMTL) and was granted the authority to ° l acquire the property from the Army and r subsequently to convey for development. The following citizens were appointed by the Town Manager and Council served on Faire on the Square, October 2, 1999 the Board of Directors during 1999: John Airasian, Chairman In August of 1999,the WADC initiated as well as corporate and private contribu- Sal Ciccarelli, Vice Chairman (Town traffic improvements associated with the tions.It is anticipated that final designs Councilor) development of the former Arsenal.The will be completed in early 2000 and con- Alison Carnduff, Treasurer new traffic signalization at the intersection struction starting in mid to late 2000. James McDermott, Clerk of Charles River Road and North Beacon In July of 1999,the dedication of the James BeanJoseph DiVico Street was completed which will allow for newly restored Commander's Mansion Sandra Kasabian-Hoffman (Town pedestrians and vehicles to safely enter took place following a 9-month rehabili- Councilor) and exit the new south entrance to the tation.In September,the Junior League of Arsenal property. On Arsenal Street, Boston conducted its annual Decorator's Roberta Miller underground conduit was installed in Town Councilor Showhouse in the Mansion which provid- John Portz ( ) anticipation of the historic streetscape ed for substantial publicity for the facility During 1999,the WADC made significant and traffic corridor improvements which and the community.Beginning in progress with the redevelopment of the are planned.The $3.9 million project is November,the Mansion was available for former Arsenal.Working closely with the being partially funded by a$1.5 million public and private events including the master developer, O'Neill Properties grant from the US Economic Development annual Town holiday celebration for GroupOPG), several permits were rant- Administration (EDA). ( P g employees,volunteers and officials A part- ed for the restoration and reuse of the The WADC engaged the services of an time Function Facility Coordinator was historic site. Permits were granted for the architect,Amsler Woodhouse McLean,to hired to oversee activities at the Mansion. overall site plan as well as the exterior begin design of the Arts Center on the for- and base building of all structures on the mer Arsenal property. Located in Building property. Simultaneously, successful leas- 312, a schematic design was approved by ing activity occurred which resulted in the the WADC in October which includes a several new companies moving to the site 400 seat theater,black box performance including Harvard Business School area, classrooms, artist studios, scene Publishing,Thingworld.com,TVisions, shop, dressing rooms, and gallery spaces. Babson United,Bright Horizons,Naked The Arts Center will be funded through a Fish Restaurant,and Watertown Savings combination of sources including a$1 Bank. Construction was ongoing through- million donation from O'Neill Properties out the year with the first occupancy by Group, additional public appropriations, Harvard Business School Publishing in Building 39 in October. 61 School Department Vision/Beliefs THEME IV:Planning And um and a new gymnasium. On October A result of the integrated planning Support Systems 19, 1999,the community was invited to a process was the development of a state- Goal Statement—In order to assist with Middle School Open House. Students gave ment that reflected the common values the development of successful student guests a tour of the new building. articulated throughout the system: learning as the priority of the Watertown On June 12, 1999,the new auditorium The collective vision of Watertown's Public Schools,a strong infrastructure was dedicated to honor Peter B. Clough,a educational community is the con- must be in place.Therefore,the school Middle School teacher and Assistant system will develop and employ effective Principal who died in 1995 at the a of tinual development of our schools P a8 as places where successful learning Planning and support systems,including 32.Speakers included family,friends and and respect for all are the priori- the provision of safe,well-maintained,and former students.In addition,a memorial ties and valued above all else. properly equipped facilities for learning. sculpture was suspended from the ceiling The Schools: the new main lobby.The sculpture, Five Year Themes and designed by students and artist josh Goal Statements Watertown High School Winer,celebrates Peter's life and spirit. Based on the vision statement,the follow- Watertown High School completed its one --� ing four themes and goal statements were hundred forty-sixth year of operation in developed to demonstrate how the school June of this year.The high school has system intended to work towards the ful- continued to improve the quality of its fillment of the vision: academic courses while the school-to- career courses continued to enjoy the THEME I: Student Learning/ l y Curriculum And Instruction support of a wide range of business part- ners.The athletic program continued to Goal Statement—Successful student grow with the addition of a varsity learning is the priority of the Watertown wrestling team and an intramural volley- Public Schools.To that end,we will ball program.High school students per- l provide a curriculum that is rich and formed in several dramatic and musical pw� challenging and will employ diverse productions and competed in the instructional practices that engage statewide drama festival and musical students as active participants in the On October 23, 1999,the new gymnasi- competitions.The band and chorus com- um was dedicated to Victor Palladino. learning process. peted in New York during the spring. Victor,who served for 31 years,first as a THEME II: Professional And From January to December,the enroll- teacher and then as the Director of Respectful Learning Environments ment of the high school increased from Athletics,Health and Physical Education, Goal Statement—Successful student six hundred ninety-four to seven hundred was an inspiration to many youth in learning can best be achieved in an envi- sixty-six.Enrollment is expected to con- Watertown.Victor also served as Town ronment of mutual respect and profes- tinue to grow over the next several years. Councilor,Parks Commissioner and sionalism The Watertown Public School As part of the community service require- Charter Member of the Watertown Boys System will provide programs that foster ment students at the high school have and Girls Clubs. respect for differences,instill positive been active in contributing their time and The Middle School continued its focus on motivation for learning,encourage collab- effort to a variety of community organiza- student achievement,with writing as a orative decision-making,and provide for lions. priority.Many teachers were trained in the continual learning of all members of the new"Links"writing program,Watertown Middle School g P g��a com- the educational community In January of 1999,the Middle School pliment to the existing Collins writing pro- THEME III:Partnerships: gram.Additionally,the Middle School is opened the new building and the eighth Faculty/Parents/Community grade students moved into their new wing. participating in Project O.EE.N,an initia- Goal Statement—Successful student The building offers new science rooms five between the Watertown Public learning is the responsibility of the entire with updated equipment to support the Schools and Lesley College,Boston community.The Watertown Public School science curriculum.The new addition College and Harvard University.There are System will support the development also offers twelve new classrooms,new many student interns from Lesley College of partnerships within the community art and music rooms,a 400-seat auditori- and Harvard University working in our that encourage student development classrooms.The Middle School also has and success. 62 student interns from Boston University. In an effort to support and help the stu- The addition of a full time reading spe- dents become well-rounded individuals, cialist for the third,fourth and fifth `. the Middle School offers a variety of out- grades has provided needed support to �r�k side activities.The 6th and 8th grade stu- classroom teachers in providing reading �+ dents and their parents participated in a instruction and assessment to meet the "Parent-Teen Dialog Night", a successful diverse learning needs of the student pop- program that promoted communication ulation.Additionally,parent and commu- within the family. Students designed skits pity volunteers continue to enrich the that were performed for the parents,and educational experience for students under Iii small group discussions took place. the able direction of the new volunteer1�'i Peer mediation is a voluntary process parent coordinator, Cindi Galligan. Mrs, program and a"Peer Mediation"pro- where students resolve their own disputes Galligan wanted to continue her relation- gram.In addition,monthly parent coffees with the help of trained peer mediators ship with Cunniff even though she no are held to bring Hosmer parents togeth- and under the supervision of an adult. longer has a child in the school. er to learn about and discuss issues they Finally,The Middle School students con- The Hosmer School share in common. tinue their tradition of"giving projects." The Hosmer School is home to 527 pre- Because the support of families is vital to In 1999,projects included making holi- kindergarten through grade 5 students the success of learners,the Hosmer day baskets and giving them to local nurs- and 80 professional and support staff. School Site Council continues to identify ing homes and Children's Hospital, col- There are over 150 students who come to and develop links between home and lecting toiletries for a women's homeless the Hosmer from families whose first lan- school. The Hosmer PTO actively sup- shelter, donations to the Watertown Food guage is not English; representing over 24 ports enrichment programs that our stu- Pantry,Second Step,and Pennies for the languages and the Hosmer is proud of the dents enjoy, and sponsors school-based Pine Street Inn. richness of cultural diversity represented. events such as December's Holiday Craft Cunniff School The Hosmer School provides a broad Fair and the annual book sale. In addi- range of educational programs and expe- Eon,the Hosmer offers an extended day — ---- nences for its students.Essential to the program for its students daily, and con- success of many learners is our strong ducts a Homework Club twice each week English as a Second Language Program, after school.Through state funded grants, which bridges for the second language students in grades 3, 4 and 5 participate learners between their home language in additional before and after school and English.The Hosmer also offers both instruction designed to improve their per- and as learners. multiage and unigrade classrooms as well s r as extensive and inclusive programs for The Lowell School students who come to the Hosmer with Continuallv stately and impressively The past year brought many positive special needs. perched up on the hill across from changes to the Cunniff School.The most Working in teams,the Hosmer staff con- Victory Field;the Lowell School is a gem exciting new project is the participation in tinue to explore ways to provide for for the residents of Watertown.In response Project OYE.N.,a partnership with Hosmer's students the best and most to the Department of Education's new Boston College,Harvard University and curriculum frameworks the Lowell LesleyCollege that designates Watertown effective programs and instructional prac- g g tices they can.The staff participates in a School staff worked on the successful as a professional development district and variety-of professional development implementation of a variety of new curric- facilitates placement of student interns ula.The staff also focused much of its opportunities that add to and strengthen from all three colleges in our schools. their repertoire of teaching strategies and attention on analyzing MCAS results and t Cunniff is fortunate to be working with support the goals the State Department on the development of an action plan for Boston College, serving as a professional of Education Frameworks,including the improvement of learning for all stu- development site for eight student interns "Instruction For All Students"and"The dents.As a result of the analysis,the fac- from BC for the school year. Staff mem- Literacy Collaborative." ulty identified the following five goals: bers and interns have been involved in a 1.To increase the writing effectiveness of course called"Teacher as Researcher" Because learning best occurs in safe and all students that has been offered on-site at Cunniff, secure schools, our guidance program 2.To strengthen the reading skills of all facilitated by Dr. Gerald Pine from Boston supports and enhances a positive school students College School of Education. climate through the"Peaceful Schools" 3.To improve the mathematical skills of 63 all students more significant upgrades to the High to facilitate differentiated instruction. In School educational spaces. Both the eco- addition,many teachers are actively inte- nomic and educational advantages for grating Social Science topics with the - ^ Watertown resulted in approvals for plans writing program. for a more comprehensive renovation Watertown's Middle school program will project. show considerable change moving from Support for school renovation projects United States History being taught at has been exceptional and the benefits to grades six and seven to a World the students,the staff and the entire Geography program in grade six and an Watertown community are worthwhile. Ancient Civilizations program in grade _ seven.The present grade eight, Global 4. To increase the social competency of all The Departments: Studies program will become a United students The Social Studies Department States History program. Grades six and 5. To strengthen cooperation between The Massachusetts Education Reform Act seven are currently in a pilot year using teachers and parents in the learning of 1993 set in motion the creation of cur- the re-aligned program.Next school year of children riculum frameworks in all disciplines. grade eight will also be aligned and in process. The program in grades nine and These documents describe what students Always busy before, during, and after ten,World History is fully aligned and the school,the Lowell campus is filled with should know and be able to do in specific grade eleven program. United States parents, students, and staff continually academic areas. The frameworks were History curriculum is nearing completion. addressing the diverse needs of the chil- then followed by the introduction of the dren of the Lowell Community. MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) used to test all stu- School Construction dents in grades four, eight, and ten The expansion and renovation of three according to framework content.As a - schools has been a significant accom- result, changes have resulted in major fir' plishment for the Town. The completion curriculum revision of the social studies " } of the Middle School in 1999,including program. the added scope of work in the former The study of Early US History and West Jr. High School section,resulted in Massachusetts history,as well as North an exciting school opening in September. American explorers,form the core of the The success of the East Jr. Study third grade curriculum, along with a sig- The Social Studies department is striving, Committee's work to establish a long-term nificant unit for Black History Month. The to provide a all students, the integration lease arrangement for that former school fourth grade focus has been expanded to will content and critical thinking shills that building became a catalyst for planning include an introduction to archaeology to will assist them in becoming well informed participator citizens. Students the renovations and expansion at the supplement the study of Ancient Civiliza- y Hosmer School and renovations for the tions. Fifth grade classes expanded their are afforded the opportunity to use the Phillips School. The Integrated Pre-School study of U.S. History to include Early skills and abilities that they are acquiring to better understand the world around will finally have permanent,modern Native American societies. Second grades space within the Hosmer School for its have also begun piloting materials appro- them. going emphasis continuing program, and will transition temporarily priate to the study of Early Native with thee study of non-western societies in to the Phillips School while the project is Americans in order to correlate with recognition of the need for better under- underway. The Phillips School will be the Framework. standing of the history and culture of the peoples of Asia,Africa and other societies upgraded for proper handicap access and Throughout the elementary grades, there while continuing to emphasize the cen- will be renovated to house the administra- is a continued emphasis on geography trality of western civilizations. tive offices and the alternative High skills,including but not limited to map School program known as Project SEE. The community and the social studies skills,with an increased attention to inte Although initial plans for the High School grating the acquisition and application of department interface in a variety of ways; parent support for major field trips; sub- were focused on major repairs, the reim- those skills within specific content stud- mission of feature articles to the local bursement program through the State's ies.To meet the needs of our diverse newspaper; and the connection to the Department of Education offered the population,we have begun using Historical Society of Watertown through opportunity for 60% reimbursement to resources with a wide range of readability essay contests which provide an oppor- Watertown if the scope of work included 64 tunity for students to use research skills sentations on the results of their science ues. Connected Mathematics is a prob- and learn about the history of endeavors on field and research projects. lem-centered curriculum that encourages their community. At the High School,the Biology Club individual,pair,and group work. Problem The Science Department embarked on another very successful solving,reasoning communication and The Elementary Science Department con- Marine Biology expedition to the Dutch connections are kept in the forefront of Island of Bonaire in the Netherland each activity. CMP has been recognized by tinues to do exciting activities in science. an Expert Panel on Mathematics and This year's focus is on Performance Antilles where they snorkeled and dove Assessments using the Scott Foresman on coral reefs in the Marine Park. Six stu- Science Education as an `Exemplary "Discover The Wonder"program. dents earned fellowships to attend the Program because of its high quality use- Students collect data and then analvze and Whitehead Institute Biotechnology mess to others, educational significance draw conclusions from their data.As stu- Conference at MIT where the studied the and evidence of effectiveness and success. dents move from station to station, they future prospects of biotechnology. Several At the High School,numbers of students recognize their responsibility in recording students were awarded Lowell Institute continue to increase in the Advanced the data accurately so that it is useful to Fellowships to attend courses at Harvard Placement courses,Calculus and their analvsis. University where they enrolled in pro- Statistics.This year a new course,Applied grams in Biology,Natural Science and the Algebra/Geometry was introduced.It is a Many classroom teachers in grades 2-> Social Sciences. two-year integrated program for students are introducing Learning Centers that who may have difficulty with the tradition- were developed during summer work- As part of a program to evaluate the cur shops for many of the modules. The activ- riculum areas a Secondary Science al Algebra-Geometry sequence. ities in the centers provide extensions for Evaluation Team visited the classrooms of Also, an outside team from the Education students of different abilities. Emphasis is the Middle and High Schools and met Development Center in Newton reviewed being placed on using science content with parents, students and teachers. Their the high school mathematics program. In questions to enhance student expository report lauded the hard work and strong addition to the commendations and rec- writing.By selecting a science topic from commitment to good teaching by the sci- ommendations that were made in the the module, students can write persuasive ence staff,the diversity of the course report relative to the mathematics pro- letters or descriptive paragraphs. offerings to meet student needs and the gram, some directions were given that Teachers are further integrating Science support provided to the science program. will help to design a math program for with Language Arts by stressing the sci- They noted the improvements to the the future.Teachers looked at several ence vocabulary words taken from the Middle School Science rooms and the standards-based programs during a sum- Science/Technology Frameworks and past plans to likewise improve the High School mer workshop and plans are underway to MCAS tests. laboratory facilities. pilot one of these programs. At the Middle School, many grade eight The Mathematics Department The English/Language Arts students participate in the Ocean Sciences The elementary mathematics program, Department and Careers conference in Boston learn- "Investigations in Number,Data and Several initiatives are strengthening the ing the importance of marine research Space"was developed through a grant Elementary Reading/Language Program and ocean protection with Phillipe from the National Science Foundation. this year: Cousteau. Several Middle School science Summer workshops focused on revision 1.Teachers are using the Grade Level staff worked on summer workshops of grade level expectations consistent with Expectations based on the Massachusetts aimed at better coordinating the science the Massachusetts Mathematics English Language Arts Standards, devel- curriculum to the recently proposed Frameworks, revision of the grade 5 exit oped in association with Mass Insight, as changes to the State Science Frameworks. exam, a timeline and sequence of units the basis for instruction in the Elementary Middle School science teacher Chris for each grade level,as well as an assess- Reading/Language Arts program.The doc- Willems and Steve Wilson form the High ment plan for collection of student work. ument lists each standard with outcomes School collaborated on the Watershed Continuing work is being done on MCAS that explain what students have to demon- Institute program in concert with Boston preparation and assessment.The MCAS strate to meet each standard. College providing opportunities for stu- test has been an excellent tool for analvsis dents from both schools to work together of the elementary mathematics curricu- 2.Teachers have begun implementing the on field research projects. lum, and revisions are being made Communities for Learning Program by A very successful joint Watertown Middle where needed. differentiating instruction to meet the School—High School Science Awards At the Middle School,the implementation needs all students in Reading/ Program was held in June that recognized of Connected Mathematics (CMP) contin- Language Arts.They have been working hard to reorganize classrooms and develop both students and staff for their many fine 65 quality activities for group and independ- achievements. Several students made pre- ent practice at appropriate levels. conduct their planned research projects The Occupational Education Teachers are also learning how to admin- this spring and the other will commence Department ister on-going assessments in reading in the fall.A Communities For Learning The Occupational Education Department and are grouping and teaching students, partnership is in its initial stages and pro- continues to reflect not only the learning in small groups,based on their fessional development contracted through standards under the state curriculum common needs. the Instruction For All Students program frameworks but also the skills and abili- 3. The newly hired consulting teachers of is finishing year two. Seventh (Tryout) ties identified by the U. S.Department of reading have re-assessed all grade 3 4 and eighth grade English Language Arts Labor's SCANS report as essential in MCAS tests will be administered during toda work environment. and 5 students who had low reading/ y�s writ- writing scores on the Iowa MCAS and April and May and Department-wide writ- g ing proficiency exams will be given to all The program areas at the Middle School Stanford reading tests and have worked engage students with hands-on learning with classroom teachers in developing three grades later in the spring. p g experiences and activities Within the and implementing remedial instruction At the High School many initiatives flourish Family and Consumer Science,hndustrial for these students. also: a Poetry Project, based on Nobel Technology,and Computer courses 4.All three schools have begun before Laureate Robert Pinsky's Americans' throughout grades 6-8 while relating their and after school tutoring programs in Favorite Poems is underway. Students, tasks and projects to real-life situations. reading/language arts for students scoring teachers,and staff from all over the system Family and Consumer Science assists stu- low on the reading tests. are sending in their favorite poems, dents to succeed through a strong foun- always accompanied by a written explana- dation of personal and management skills A major effort to improve writing is a tion of why the poem was picked. Bulletin including building self-esteem,making focus for all three schools. Several teachers boards are groaning under the weight of healthy decisions,using refusal skills, have attended an all-day session in the these wonderful and often awe-inspiring respecting cultural and ethnic differences, teaching of writing and have been follow- pieces of writing.A Watertown grades 6- building teamwork,and making wise con- ing up on ways to strengthen students 12 team developed the prototype English sumer choices. The addition of a graphic writing process in long composition as Language Arts Learning Outcomes for the and mechanical design component to the well as short open-response questions State of Massachusetts during summer eighth grade Industrial Technology pro- about literature.A large number of the workshop time and a pilot program enti- gram and the BASIC Programming com- Lowell faculty has been meeting bi-weekly fled`English Skills Support"was created ponent in the Computer strand provides after school to look at ways to strengthen and added to the curriculum at this students with career awareness of these students'writing. point also. areas and technological literacy as they At the Watertown Middle School, the Professional development continues in a prepare for their high school years. English Language Arts Department has strong fashion at the High School level At the high school level,the infusion of been working with"The John Collins pro- with the Communities For Learning part- technology into the curriculum continues gram". This is a portfolio workshop, nership also in its initial stages and the to be strong as the department piloted which concentrates on looking at specific Instruction For All Students program two additional courses within the School- Focus Correction Areas (FCAs) in student winding up year two. Our student writers to-Career initiative in the career strands writing.It was introduced in 1997 and continue to be published in the 21st of Graphic Design and Technology The continues today with quarterly portfolio Century and other well-known venues for Introduction to Computer Graphics reviews conducted by the District aspiring poets,playwrights and novelists course was jointly planned and imple- Leadership Team.In conjunction with this as well as to win numerous local, State mented with the Fine Arts Department FCA approach,the English Language Arts and National contests.In the past six Department has been recently introduced years thirteen students have gained ✓" to the LINKS writing method, a system that coveted acceptance to the Breadloaf relies on paragraph templates and a fist Young Writer's Conference held each of transition words to train youngsters in May at Vermont's Middlebury College. the art of writing logically from topic sen- Working with the Watertown Public r tence to concluding paragraph. Library we have established a summer In addition, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams reading program which is the envy of sur- of English Language Arts and Social rounding cities and towns and we are Studies teachers have been trained in the committed to the pursuit of excellence for I-Search method of coordinating student our young people. Mr.jot nes Ray,Vice President of Watertown research and the subsequent writing of an Savings Bank visiting the Business and Financial I-Search paper.Two of these teams will 66 Services Class while the GIS (Geographic Information Watertown also spent two weeks in System) course became integrated within _ Aracena, Spain, as the beginning of a the Computer Aided Design program. y school to school international exchange. Meanwhile,planning continued for the A+ Training, "the Basics", a computer The ever-popular International Club con- repair and upgrade course,which is timed to meet once a month at the High School. Students who are often second- intended to provide students the opportu- generation are using this opportunity to nity to gain basic knowledge about com- rediscover, celebrate and share their cul- puter repair and lead to further training 1 tore with their peers.Everyone enjoyed to become qualified computer techni- learning about Russia,Morocco,Senegal, cians.All of these career strands have India, Switzerland,Viet Nam and Germany. been identified as emerging growth areas 61 M in today's employment market. Students entered and scored well in the offered to Watertown High School stu- National French Contest, the Junior The Physical Education, Health and dents as a fall activity. Many of the teams Classical League National Latin Contest, Athletics Department continue to represent the community well and the National Spanish exam. Students The Physical Education Dept. offers stu- at both the league and state level. The continued to expand their knowledge of dents a wide range of activities. The pro- Field Hockey team was Division H runner the target language culture outside the gram is developmental at the elementary up in the state tournament. Both the boys school community by visiting various level with emphasis on gross motor skills and girls basketball team reached the sec- places of interest such as the Museum of and activities that promote social interac- tional finals in the Eastern Massachusetts Fine Arts,the North End or local restau- tion, safety, and respect for one another. MIAA tournament. rants such as the Bocage. At the Middle School,the curriculum broadens to include individual/team The World Language Department The Fine, Applied,And Performing sports,fitness assessment,Project The Department of Foreign Languages has Arts Department Adventure and self-testing skills. The High continued to implement the Grade 6 The Fine,Applied,and Performing Arts School curriculum includes a Wellness program at the Middle School in French, Department participated in annual events Course for Grade 9 and Life Fitness for Italian and Spanish. Beginning a language sponsored by the Massachusetts Music upper classmen and women.The focus in at an early age and studying it throughout Educators Association,Massachusetts Art physical education is health-related physi- the school years results in increased pro- Educators Association,and the cal activity. ficiency in listening, speaking, reading, Massachusetts Drama Guild. The MMEA and writing.Emphasis is placed on the held the Northeastern Junior and Senior Health instruction is provided for all knowledge of the culture and civilizations Music Festivals open to students who dents K- This curriculum covers currrere nt of the speakers of the target languages and wished to participate through an audition health issues and encourages the students comparisons are made between the stu- process. Music students in the 7 - 12 to take responsibility for their lives dents' own culture and the one they study. grades represented Watertown in both promoting healthy life-styles.Many oppor- festivals. The MAEA held the Art All-State tunities in student support and staff devel- The department instituted an open-ended opment are funded through the Drug Free assessment in which students of all the at the Worcester Art Museum and a junior Schools and Health Protection Grant. languages in Grade 8 and at the High - Programs such as"Smoking Cessation', School write a composition based on the Tobacco Education Croup,Youth on same set of questions or a scene.The for- Board,Tobacco Awareness Program,Peer eign language department also piloted an 1 Mediation,A Watertown Alcohol assessment on speaking proficiency Rehabilitation Experience (AWARE), among the students of the third year M TEXTURE Project Alliance Membership, CPR Honors classes. instruction, Student Assistance Program Exchanges between students from Water- from WHS represented Watertown. The and Adolescent Assault Prevention are town and Armenia in the Cambridge- MDG held a drama competition in March available to both staff and students. Yerevan sister city continued with more and Watertown was represented at the The Athletic program offers students com- interest and participation.Visits of French competition with students winning awards petition in twenty-three varsity sports. students to Watertown Middle School and for acting, directing and technical theater. Watertown schedules thirty-six teams for High School on three separate occasions athletic competition in the Middlesex enriched the lives of all. Students from Throughout the school year the Fine Arts League.Wrestling was upgraded to a Department held annual events at the var- �� ious schools and at the Watertown Mall. Varsity team. Intramural volleyball was The Drama Program presented a fall pro- of the population change, especially at the - duction and a musical, "Working" preschool level,programs and services in March. that need to be in place to serve the stu- v The Music Program presented concerts in dents also change. December,March,April,May and June by Last year a new group of services were the various performing groups.During put in place at the Lowell School and the December the individual school choruses, High School in order to provide for the concert bands and jazz ensembles per- needs of the students. formed.During March our annual Band- These two new programs served a popu- A-Rama concert was performed where the lation of students who have entered the entire instrumental program grades 4- 12 can been seen and heard.Because of system,though at different levels,that our new String program, a beginner required the implementation of new sery tion community wide kindergarten ices.This type of program development is String Ensemble was featured in addition an ongoing activity for this department, assessment and planning, and support for to all the schools' concert bands.In April, especially as new groups of students enter diverse learners in all childcare programs. the Middle School 8th Grade and move through the various grade levels. Another grant initiative supports special Concert Band participated att ed in a education programming at the Watertown "Jamboree"with 5 other communities in In September 1999 a new program was Public School Preschool Program. the Middlesex league. In May,the Middle established at the High School for a group Through this grant consultation, summer School and the High School held their of students transitioning from the Middle program development,parent outreach annual Spring Concerts where the band, School.The Learning Center, a special- and professional development enrich our chorus, and jazz ensembles performed. needs,private day school located in excellent integrated model at the enrich our the first week of June,the All- Waltham,was contracted with to conduct East building. (For FmodelYOO/O we will s Town Elementary Spring Concert was a transitional developmental, educational located l ng Common St) be given.Here, all the children who partici- program while being transitioned from pate in the school choruses and/or the school to work. This program will pro- The Public Schools offer half-day pro- school bands or sting orchestra combine vide students with the opportunity to pre- gramming and a full day Pre-K program to form large ensembles. pare for their post high school years. at the Hosmer School and Lowell School. The Visual Art Department held its annual Efforts continue to enable special needs These classes are inclusion model classes Art Show at the Watertown Mall. Art work students to spend a greater portion of where typical and special needs children created by students from grade K-12 was their school day in their regular classes work together in a learning environment that embraces individual differences and exhibited for three weeks.Also,a number with their peers.Professional develop- of students submit their work in the ment for classroom teachers, support strengths while supporting the needs of Globe Scholastic Art Competition held in personnel and related providers is an all children.A devoted faculty and pro- am- February.The prize-winning pieces were ongoing activity of the school department. gram staff support children and their dies in an excellent start to their educa- a- displayed at the Transportation Building The Early Childhood Education tional career. Parents are an integral part in Boston during the month of March. Department of the program planning and a focus for The Special Education Department The Watertown Public Schools continues support,resource and referral.A Parent The Department of Special Education to demonstrate a high level of commit- Advisory Council meets the third Thursday Services continues to develop and imple- ment to Early Childhood Education of each month. ment program and service initiatives for through excellent programming initiatives Guidance Department students with special needs.As the needs and outreach. Earlv Childhood The Watertown Guidance Program pro- Programming and Services have been vides activities,interventions and services enhanced by continuation grants and funding. that assist students in achieving their max- new}— imum personal development, both as The Community Partnership Grant distrib- learners and as human beings. Guidance utes funds to private and public childcare and counseling are vital components of providers to enhance quality, collabora- the educational process,which help stu- tion and comprehensive programming. dents recognize their needs and abilities, Professional development programs are and develop strategies to realize their full underway to establish national accredita- potential.The primary role of the guid- e ance staff is to implement a developmen- tal guidance program that will help all classrooms.This fall, High School media- Waltham Public Schools.The course pro- students acquire skills in the educational, tors began going into elementary schools vides training in techniques for differenti- personal and vocational areas necessary to advertise mediation programs as well. ating instruction to meet the needs of all for living in a multicultural society: This has been hugely successful—the students in achieving at the high stan- Guidance counselors act as student advo- younger children love to talk with and ask dards established in the state-mandated cates and work closely with other educa- the"bigger"kids questions about media- curriculum frameworks. In addition, tors,parents and community members to tion and the high school in general. through numerous afterschool work- provide opportunities for students to shops,the district continued to emphasize develop self-understanding, self-evalua The programs at the Middle School and training in technology: tion,and self-direction in order to lead the High School continue successfully in productive,fulfilling lives. an effort to continue to improve the pro- Community Education gram and help students gain new skills, The Watertown Community Education Classroom-guidance programs are offered several training programs are scheduled Program is a self sustaining program of at all grade levels throughout the system. for 2000. Referrals come to Peer the Watertown Public Schools.It includes Topics addressed include orientation to Mediation from teachers, staff and students. the Adult Education Program, Hosmer the high school and middle school,test- Extended Day Program, and Summer inQ awareness and interpretation, post Professional Development P , P Program,Before School Program in the high school planning,communication The 1998-99 Professional Development Program for the Watertown Public Elementary Schools and the Courses for skills, conflict resolution, study skills, Kids (after school enrichment) Program career development and violence preven- Schools featured a balance of building- in the Hosmer and Lowell Schools. tion. Counselors at all levels work directly based and district-wide programs for with students in one-to-one,one, small group staff.While Watertown High School and The Adult Education Program provides and large group settings. monitoring Watertown Middle School offered their learning opportunities in a wide range of progress and coordinating a wide variety own program of workshops,the elemen- subjects including English as a Second of resources counselors reach out to stu- tarry schools used some release time for Language, Computers, Crafts and Music. dents and parents in times of need. district-wide training to support new cur- The Hosmer Extended Day Program pro- riculum initiatives in mathematics, read- vides after school care for approximately At the elementary level,new partnerships ing, science and social studies. In addi- 95 Hosmer school children from the with parents have been forged through tion, each elementary school conducted close of school until 6PM each day.The implementation of the School-Linked some release day activities that reflected Summer Program consists of an academic Services Grant activities,a support group building needs. Some of these workshops and enrichment component.The for fathers,monthly morning coffees, and included training in technology, behavior Academic Program is for students in outreach breakfasts on child development management, building literacy teams, and grades 6 through 12 who require remedi- and transition issues. The middle school portfolio assessment. al work.The Enrichment Program pro- counselors have implemented a set of vides a variety of courses including crafts, small group counseling programs on Both Watertown Middle School and b p g p g Watertown High School devoted some computers, science and math fun for stu- dealing with divorce issues, anger man- dents from grades K through 8.The agement and developing friendships.The release day activities to support new cur- Before School Program is a service for high school program saw the im lemen_ ricula in mathematics science English g p g p and social studies.The middle school families of elementary students who need tation of a new"self-assessment, goal-set to be cared for before the start of the reg- ting"graduation requirement which led focused the remaining release days to ular school day. to increased individual and small group activities related to the school's participa- contact between students and counselors lion in the Middle School Systemic Courses for Kids provides enrichment each vear. Change Project. The high school spon- courses after school in the Hosmer and sored a series of workshops on strategies Lowell Schools. There are four,four- Other Programs: and interventions to "Engage the week terms each year. Courses included Disengaged Student". woodworking,pottery,junior scientists, Peer Mediation: Life Skills for All pet care and computers. Peer Mediation continues to thrive Among the district-wide priorities for staff throughout the system,providing oppor training was the introduction of a new Watertown Community Education is com tunities for students to resolve interper- course for teachers entitled"Instruction mitted to building partnerships that will sonal conflicts respectfully. Peer media- for All Students" conducted by Dr.Louise create and continue to provide programs lion begins at the elementary level in the Thompson and provided in collaboration that meet the needs of adults,families and fourth and fifth grades with guidance with the Arlington,Lexington,Newton and children in Watertown. counselors introducing mediation in the 69 Voting Results Town of Watertown Total Tally Sheet 22,107 Eligible Voters 4,927 Total Votes Cast GENERAL ELECTION 22.3 Percentage Turnout November 2.1 P99 Precinct Total Votes Cast Wat. Wait Wat Wat Wat Wait Wat. Wat Wat. IWat. Wat. Wat. Grand Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. Pre�.:Prec. Prec. Total OFFICES and CANDIDATES A-1 A-2 A-3 B4 B-5 B-6 C-7 C-s C-9 �D-10 ID-11 D-12 Voters: 325 352 413 587 405 388 390 429 324 559 414 341 4:27 Council President! School Com_mlttee Member Blanks 90 102 130 179 109 164 101 147 69 121 98 81 1331 . -- -_- - - -- 4_--26 -_4-0_0 289-_-2 78 2-8-0--270---2- 4-7 _430- 309 253 3514CIyde L.Younger 233 Write-ins - TOTAL 325 352 413 587 399 12 8 8 7 7 82 405 -388 0 429 324 559 414 341 4927 Council-At-Large ---- -- - --- Blanks _- - - 460 495 828 886 570 544 541 638 470_ 6_84 534 451 6901 Jeannie M.Caruso 113 132 161 228 154 139 129 167 127 339 174 139 2000 Marilyn M.Petit to Devaney 248 223 275__316 254 __262 241 287 247__382 292 233 3260 Mark Sideris _ 142 175 164 302 222 227 262 219 138 285 211 161 2448 Sandra Kasabien Hoffman 165- 195_ 225 350 249 197'- 217 194 159 261 202 202 2616 -- Frederick L.P_u_gliese 17.2 188 198 267 169 180 226_ 208 149 284 242 178 2481 Write-ins _ 0 0 1'._ 1 2 3 4 3 6 1_- 1 0 22 TOTAL 1300 1408 1652 2348 1820 1552 1560 1716 1296 2236 1656 1364 -19708 - - - --- — - ----- —------ District—ACouncillo--- -- r Blanks _--_-- --- __ -_-11_ 14 20 _ __ 45 -----e-- -- - ---..._ ------._.-- ---_... _ ._._..--------- Salvatore Ciccarelli - - - 180 209 210 _ -- 599 _..- -i f-rauS_. ---- -- ----- - - -- - ---- --- --------- - - Joan Merritt Kraus 134 129 183 448 Write-ins 0 _ 0 0 TOTAL 325 3 _52 413 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1090 District B Councillor Blanks 14 7 8 29 AlexLiazos _ 317 229 175'. 721 -- Frederick S.Griffin 256 167 205 Write-ins - 0 2 0 __ 2 TOTAL- 0 0 0 587 405 388 0 0 0 0 0 0 1380 - - -- ---- District C coCuncill-or -- Blanks 113 138 87 338 Ste n E Romanelh - - --- 271 288 232_ 791 Write-ins 6 3 5 - 14 TOTAL 0 0 00 0 0 390 429 324 0 0 0 1143 District D Councillor Blanks 149 93 77 319 John-K.Portz 404 316 261 981 Write-Ins -- -----_.__.--- ---------- -- - 6 5 3 14 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 559 414 341 1314 - -- - School Committee --- ----- blanks 294 331 392 418 372 359 345 415 297 505 377 284 4389 Steven Aylward 131 166 162 219 164 191 259 283 178_ 321 222 164 2480 - - --- -- David W.Downes 123_115. 157 311 172 151 135 149 115 _182__151139_ _1900 ---------- Eileen Hso-Balz_er 171_148 199 263 209 177 172 165 _130 228 199 172 2333 John C Bartley - _186_213_ 248 376_2.36 199 182 190 170 298 211 196 2705 -- - - - Allan John Gillis _ -71 81 80 74 62 87 72 82 78 141 _-_ _82 __88 978 Wrde-ins _ 0 2 1 0 0 0 5 3 4 2 � 0 0 17 TOTAL 978 1058 1239 1761 1215 1164 1170 1287 972 1677 1242 1023 14782 Trustees,Free Public Library _ _ r Blanks 376 397 499 658 493 431 468 539 363 628 4P5 399 5672 Alexandra Sandy Avlgia_Quinn _ 196_217_242 384_238 231 267 256_-196 _326 _278 _215 - _3046 -- -- William P.O'Grady 205 225 253 355 243 272 IZ2 249 217 393 280 214 3128 - - ----- -- -- 28 - Katherine H.Button 197 213 242 362 239 228 213 239 189 326 257 194 2899 Write-ins 1 4 3 4 2 22 4 7 4 2 1 3t3 TOTAL 975 1056 1239 1761 1215 1164 1170 1287 972 1677 1242 1023 14781 cN1 Election Commissioners Town Clerk/Chief Election Officer -0 � o I The Town Seal Designed by Charles Brigham,Architect