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1992-1994 Annual Watertown Report
TOWN OF WATIERTOM N 11 11 / ANNUAL REPORT 4V IP A Ills IV HIST 974.447 On The Cover The new Watertown Senior center,completed in 1993 - ,r IIIIIIVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVWIIIIIIVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 3 4868 00591 0393 I u3 TOWN OF W11 ,k. T,LRT0WN 1992 - 1994 ANNUAL REPORT j1 II _ r� It was i n the Year 1630, ten years after the pilgrims had settled in Plymouth, that a group of Englishmen who had come to these shores with the Massachusetts Bay Comp�oiy arrived in our Town of Watertown. Led by Sir Richard Saltonstall, this group inoved up the Charles river to a point just upstream from the Arsenal site. Table of Contents Town Official, and Committees Elected O t l i cials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Appointe(i Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Boards an,i Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reports of the Town Manager and Town Council TownCowi,:il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TownManaer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Report of Toµ n Finances Board of A sessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Treasurer ( 'ollector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Reports of the Offices of Town Administration Assistant to the Town Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Town Cl(r�, and Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 DataProt,--;sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 TownAMiiney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Purchasui!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Health Dcpartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Councilon Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recreaticii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Veterans' 1,,crvices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SkatingArcna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Department (if Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Reports of the Departments of Public Safety Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 CivilDef•nse . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Report of the Department of Community Development and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Report of the Department of Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Report of the !)epartment of Weights and Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 VotingResuli, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Watertown Elected Officials, 1992 & 1993 Town Council President and Member of the School Committee John G. Dilberto 52 Bartlett St. 926-0553 Town Councilors at Large John M. Timperio 31 Aldrich Rd. Apt. 1 923-2378 Rachel K, 320 Mt. Auburn St. 926-5171 Marilyn Petitto Dcvaney 98 Westminister Ave. 923-0778 Pamela Piantedosi 188 Waverley Ave. 924-0257 Town Councilor, District A Dikran M. Kaligian 56 Prentiss St. 926-1890 Town Councilor, District B Paul J. Denning 261 Common St. 924-2613 Town Councilor, District C Thomas J. Stevens 13 Lawrence St. 926-3710 Town Councilor, District D Victor Palladino,Jr. 20 Pilgrim Road 924-5304 School Committee Susan Kelley MacDonald 41 Longfellow Road 924-5088 Maureen Loukas 14 Carlton Terrace 924-8390 James W. Rogers 23 Heather Road 923-8553 John M. Madden 42 Quirk St. 926-2199 Clyde L. Younger 188 Acton St. 923-0592 Anthony T. Dileso 23 Desmond Avenue 923-1788 Library Trustees Gracemarie V. LeBlanc 76 Emerson Road 924-9322 Eleanor Sadler 67 King St. 923-0932 Raya Stern 207 Lexington St. 926-3609 Donald J. MacDonald,Jr. 41 Longfellow Road 924-5088 G. Jack Zollo 159 Acton St. 923-1430 Mary. 1 . McHugh 30 Lawrence St. 926-5119 Watertown Elected Officials, 1994 Town Council President and Member of the School Committee Richard E. Mastrangelo 109 Barnard Ave. 924-8588 Town Councilors at Large David Caruso 170 Palfrey St. 924-4705 Marilyn Petitto Devaney 98 Westminster Ave. 923-0778 Sandra Kasabian IIoffman 20 Middle St. 924-7956 Rachel Kaprielian District A Councilor Dikran Kaligian 56 B Prentiss St. 926-1890 District B Councilor Paul J. Denning 261 Common St. 924-2613 District C Councilor Andrew Rudalevige 78 Main St. 926-0775 District D Councilor Taso Daskalakis 57 Chapman St. 923-0660 School Committee Susan Kelley MacDonald 41 Longfellow Rd. 924-4700 Paul S. McGovern 35 Townly Rd. 489-0146 Stephen Messina 40 Longfellow Rd. 923-1892 Anthony Dileso 23 Desmond Ave. 923-1788 John M. Madden 42 Quirk St. 926-2199 Clyde L. Younger 188 Acton St. 923-0592 Library Trustees Jeannie M. Caruso 35 Bromfield St. 924-1289 Gracemarie V. LeBlanc 76 Emerson Rd. 924-9322 Raya Stern 207 Lexington St. 926-3609 Donald J. MacDonald,Jr. 41 Longfellow Rd. 924-5088 Mary F. McHugh 30 Lawrence St. 926-5119 G. Jack Zollo 159 Acton St. 923-1430 2 Watertown Appointed Officials 1992 Town Manager Joseph Painter 1993, continued Council President John Dilberto Skating Rink Acting, Edward O'Leary Assessors James Doherty Town Treasurer/Collector Michael J. Driscoll Public Works Department Gerald Mee,Jr. Auditor Joseph O'Reilly Jr. Police Department Chief Robert Kelly Fire Department Chief Paul McCaffrey Personnel Clayton R. Carlisle Community Development & Plan. Mark Boyle Town Clerk/Election David Akillian Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sally Dias Data Processing Paul Turner Town Attorney Roger Randall, Esq. Purchasing/Veteran, Richard T. Johnson 1994 Health Joseph DiVico Multi-Service Center Marsha Lazar Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll Council on Aging Caryl L. Fox Council President Richard E. Mastrangelo Recreation Thomas Sullivan Library Helene Tuchman Assessors Joseph Divito,Jr. Skating Rink Edward Peduto Town Treasurer/Collector Martin J. Walsh Auditor Thomas J. Tracy Public Works Department John McMahon Police Department Chief Robert Kelly Personnel Frederick L. Pugliese Fire Department Chief Paul McCaffrey Town Clerk/Election Frederick L. Pugliese Community Development & Plan. Mark Boyle Data Processing Acting, Joseph Mahoney Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sally Dias Town Attorney Kopelman and Paige, P.C. Purchasing/Veterans Richard T.Johnson 1993 Health Acting, Joseph DiVico Council on Aging Caryl L. Fox Town Manager Acting, Michael J. Driscoll Recreation Thomas Sullivan Council President John Dilberto Library Acting, Maureen Connors Skating Rink Edward O'Leary Assessors James Doherty Town Treasurer/ ,,Ilector Acting, Barbara White Public Works Department Gerald Mee,Jr. Auditor Joseph O'Reilly Jr. Police Department Acting, Robert Kelland Fire Department Chief Paul McCaffrey Personnel Louis 11. Andrews Community Development & Plan. Mark Boyle Town Clerk/Election Frederick L. Pugliese Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sally Dias Data Processing Acting, Joseph Mahoney Town Attorney Kopelman and Paige, i.o.4/13/93) Purchasing/Veterans Richard T.Johnson Health Joseph DiVico Multi-Service Center Marsha Laza (to 7/1/93) Council on Aging Caryl L. Fox Recreation Thomas Sullivan Library Acting, Maureen Connors 3 Boards and Committees 1992 Conservation Commission Board of Assessors Diana Proctor, Chairperson (resigned 10=(92) James Doherty, Chairman Steven Quintiliani,Chairman Albert D.DiSessa Robert Collini Richard A. Goulet Andrew Jablon Robert Krevy Planning Board Marylouise McDermott James Edward McDermott, Chairman David F. McDonald Joseph F. Deignan,Jr. Roger C.Erickson Council on Aging Joseph Soussou Barbara Zenn Rediker, Chairperson Peter Zimmerman Harold J. Bejeck Gertrude Broderick Blue Ribbon Panel Edward F. Caruso Hope Tsacoyeanes,Watertown Chamber of Commerce Ruth Farrisey James McDermott Betty Finnell Joanna Erickson Patricia Gold Timothy Egan, Mass. Housing Finance Agency Lucy Nargozian John Portz George Srabian Bob Collini Michael Kelliher, Arsenal Mall Traffic Commission William J. Nealon, Commercial Real Estate Services Police Chief Robert M. Kelly, Chairman Joseph C. Leah Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey, Secretary Frank Creedon, Mass. Housing Finance Agency John Airasian Paul Darcy,Northeast Savings Bank Louis Anastasi Town Clerk William Flecca Town Manager Philip Pane Supt.John P. McMahon Watertown Housing Authority Lt. Robert G. Patey, Traffic Commander E.Joyce Munger, Chairperson Linda Lilley Retirement Board Heather Whitney (State Appointee) Robert E. Ford, Chairman John O'Leary Joseph P. O'Reilly,Jr. Bernard Bradley (filled . . .,,,'. J term of R. Wayne MacDonald Gerald O'Keefe) Licensing Board Board of Health Thomas M. Sherry, Chairman Joseph L.C. Santoro, Chairman Joseph F. Bannon Karen L. Koumjian, O.D. Russell J. Morgan Dr.Marvin L. Mitchell George B. Newman, alternate Industrial Development Financing Authority Election Commission Robert P. Burns, Banker Nocl B. Carmichael,Chairman Natalie A. Lopez (filled unexpired term of Robert W. Kelly H. Edward Santarpio) Charles J.Tobin Robert A. Manzelli Demos Zevitas Carmine Pallotta 4 1992, cont. Multi-Service Center Board of Directors Eileen Balzer Cable TV Advisory Board Mary E. Barry Edward E. O'Bricii,Jr., Chairman Heide Berke Kathleen F. McC:,rthy Nana Daronatsy (resigned 12/10/92) Marshall Bradstrc(_ David M. Drucker Kirby Upjohn Susan Falkoff Joseph B. Darby, I II John Gillis John G. Flores Barbara Guzzetti Grace LeBlanc Christopher Munger DomenicJ. Fucci. Jr. Joan O'Brien Dr. Gerald Sussm.+n Andrew Rudalevige Adrienne Sloane Recreation Commission Therese Smaha Lorraine LaRose ;citizen member) Carolyn Tolman Arthur E. Todino (citizen member) Sally Dias, Superintendent of Schools Watertown Rousing Partnership Robert M. Kelly. Chief of Police Mark Boyle Alison John McMahon, Superintendent of Public Works Helene Tuchman, Library Director Thomass duff Wade, Watertown Housing Authority Craig McKenna, Watertown Savings Bank Watertown Arts Council Carol Baldassari Charles Berney, Chairman Stephen Savarese George Airasian Laura Junglas Catherine Bennctt Alex Liazos Dinah Lane Susan Hershey,Watertown Sun Michael Hatfield Barbara Zenn-Rediker Susan Schwalb Michael Sherman Mary Kathryn S,,i pke Lisa Sloane Town Clerk Senior Center Advisory Committee Town Manager Theresa Naples Larry Young Florence Mahoney Tommy Peterson, Watertown Press John Messina A. Helen Siegei Watertown Arsenal Reuse Committee Mary Magarian John Airasian, Chairperson Ilarold Alworth William York, Esq., Vice Chairperson Stacia Mavroge,n ge Jane Argento Robert Chase Board of Appeals Rep. Warren Tolman Joseph C. Leah. Chairman Susan Falkoff Anthony J. Cristcllo Joseph Leah Anthony D. FL r i:r Kevin Lessard Jonathan Bocki:rn (filled unexpired term of Sonja Brownson Stephen Neel) Jim Walsh, from Rep. Joseph Kennedy Randall Imai Charles F. Paone Elaine V. Grey (alternate member) Thomas Stevens William B. Matthews (alternate member) Pat Bonanno James McDermott, Esq. Justice Paul Menton Walter Oates, III Diana Proctor Cathy Santoian Hope Tsacoyeanes 5 1992, cont. 1993 Arsenal Reuse Committee, cont. Board of Assessors Thomas M. Sherry James Doherty, Chairman (Resigned 8/20/93) Dr. Stephen G. Steadman Albert D. DiSessa Town Clerk Richard A. Goulet Dikran Kaligian Planning Board Joseph Rigali James Edward McDermott, Chairman Rudy D'Alanno Joseph F. Dei an Jr. Watertown Press p Watertown Sun Roger C. Erickson Continental Cablevision Joseph Soussou New Tribune Peter Zimmerman Anne Malewicz,Dept. of Enviro. Prot. Robert Watkins, Dept. of Public Health Hope Ribbon Panel Hope Tsacoyeanes,Watertown Chamber of Commerce Watertown Recycling Advisory Group James McDermott Seth Parker, President Joanna Erickson Laurie Murphy, Vice Pres. Timothy Egan, Mass. Housing Finance Agency Robert Giel, Vice Pres. John Portz Nancy Ballantyne, Treasurer Bob Collini Robert L. Keener Michael Kelliher,Arsenal Mall Charles C. Bering William J. Nealon, Commercial Real Estate Services Martin Lerman Joseph C. Leah Norman Getz Frank Creedon, Mass. Housing Finance Agency George Pickering Paul Darcy, Northeast Savings Bank Joel D. Hencken, Ph.D. Town Clerk Edward Sullivan Town Manager Edward Parigian Adrienne Sloane Watertown Housing Authority E.Joyce Munger, Chairperson Linda Lilley Heather Whitney (State Appointee) John O'Leary Bernard Bradley (filled unexpired term of Gerald O'Keefe) Board of Health Joseph L.C. Santoro, Chairman Karen L. Koumjian, O.D. Dr. Marvin L. Mitchell Industrial Development Financing Authority Robert P. Burns, Banker Natalie A. Lopez (filled unexpired term of I-I. Edward Santarpio) Robert A. Manzelli Carmine Pallotta 6 1993, cont. Cable TV Advisory Board Edward E. O'Brien,Jr., Chairman Kathleen F.McCarthy (resigned 9/93) Conservation Commission Marshall Bradstreet Steven Quintili:ini, Chairman Kirby Upjohn (resigned 9/93) Robert Collini Joseph B. Darby, III John B.Hawe: r. John G. Flores Marylouise M(l)crmott Grace LeBlanc David F. McD :ild Domenic J. Fucci,Jr. Kathryn Thon- Dr. Gerald Sussman Eileen O. Zub vski Recreation Commission Council on Aging; Lorraine LaRose (citizen member) Barbara Zenn I?ediker, Chairperson Arthur E. Todino (citizen member) Harold J. Bejc. Sally Dias,Superintendent of Schools Gertrude Broderick Robert M.Kelly, Chief of Police Edward F. Cai u�o John McMahon, Superintendent of Public Works Ruth Farrisey Helene Tuchman, Library Director Betty Finnell Patricia Gold Watertown Cultural Council (formerly Arts Council) Lucy Nargozia n Dinah Lane, Co-chairperson George Srabia n George Airasian, Co-chairperson Catherine Bennett Traffic Commissi,-n Michael Hatfield Police Chief R�,hert M. Kelly, Chairman Susan Schwalb Fire Chief Paul V. McCaffrey,Secretary Mary Kathryn Seipke John Airasian Andrew Zimmermann Louis Anastas; William Flecc.i Senior Center Advisory Committee Philip Pane Theresa Naples Supt. John P. %I cMahon Florence Mahoney (resigned 1/4/93) Lt. Robert G. Patey, Traffic Commander John Messina A. Helen Siegel Retirement Board Mary Magarian Robert E. Ford. Chairman Harold Alworth Joseph P. O'Reilly,Jr. Stacia Mavrogeorge (resigned 1/12/93) R.Wayne MacDonald Board of Appeals Licensing Board Joseph C. Leah, Chairman Thomas M. Slicrry, Chairman Anthony J. Cristello Russell J. Morgan Anthony D. Furia George B.Newman Jonathan Bockian (filled unexpired term of Donna B. Doucette, alternate Stephen Neel) Elaine V. Grey Election Commission William B. Matthews (alt., resigned 9/93) Noel B. Carmi,hae1, Chairman John J. McCarthy,Jr. (alternate Member) Robert W. KelhY Charles J.Tot,M Multi-Service Center Board of Directors Demos Zevita, Eileen Balzer Mary E. Barry Heide Berke David M. Drucker Susan Falkoff John Gillis 7 1993 Cont. Arsenal Reuse, cont. Hope Tsacoyeanes Multi-Service, cont. Thomas M. Sherry Barbara Guzzetti Dr. Stephen G. Steadman Christopher Munger Town Clerk Joan O'Brien Dikran Kaligian Andrew Rudalevige Joseph Rigali John Scheft Rudy D'Alanno Adrienne Sloane Watertown Press Therese Smaha Watertown Sun Lisa Sophis Continental Cablevision Carolyn Tolman New'Tribune Anne Malewicz,Dept.of Enviro. Prot. Watertown Housing Partnership Robert Watkins, Dept. of Public Health Alison Carnduff 1 nomas wade, Watertown Housing Authority Watertown Recycling Advisory Group Craig McKenna, Watertown Savings Bank Seth Parker, President Carol Baldassari Laurie Murphy, Vice Pres. Stephen Savarese Robert Giel, Vice Pres. Laura as Nancy Ballantyne,Treasurer Alex Liazos Robert L. Keener Charles C. Bering Susan Hershey, Watertown Sun Barbara Zenn-Rediker Martin Lerman Norman Getz Michael Sherman Lisa Sloane George Pickering Town Clerk Joel 1). Hencken, Ph.D. Town Manager Edward Sullivan Edward Parigian Larry Young Tommy Peterson, Watertown Press Adrienne Sloane William Mattilbws (a.o. 10/18/93) R. Stewart Wooster (a.o. 10/18/93) Watertown Arsenal Reuse Committee John Airasian, Chairperson William York, Esq., Vice Chairperson Jane Argento Robert Chase Rep. Warren Tolman Susan Falkoff Joseph Leah Kevin Lessard Alison Carnduff Sonja Brownson Jim Walsh, from Rep. Joseph Kennedy Charles F. Paone, US Army Materials& Tech. Lab. Thomas Stevens Pat Bonanno John Portz James McDermott, Esq. Justice Paul Menton Walter Oates, III Diana Proctor Cathy Santoian 8 1994 Conservation Commission, coat. Marylouise McDermott Board of Assessor- Kathryn Thomas Joseph DiVito, .I r., Chairman Patricia A. Schiavoni Joseph B. Dart III Eileen O. Zubrowski Elizabeth Dron Council on Aging Planning Board Barbara Zenn Rediker, Chairperson James Edward McDermott, Chairman Harold J. Bejeck Joseph F. Deigmin,Jr. Gertrude Broderick Roger C. Ericks,>n Edward F. Caruso John Hawes Ruth Farrisey Frank Mockler Betty Finnell Patricia Gold Blue Ribbon Panel Lucy Nargozian Hope Tsacoyeacies,Watertown Chamber of Commerce George Srabian James McDermott Joanna Erickson Traffic Commission Timothy Egan, `lass. Housing Finance Agency Police Chief Robert M. Kelly, Chairman John Portz followed by Acting Chief Robert Kelland Bob Collini Fire Chief Paul F. McCaffrey, Secretary Michael Kelliher, Arsenal Mall John Airasian William J. Nealon, Commercial Real Estate Services Louis Anastasi Joseph C. Leah William Flecca Frank Creedon, %lass. Housing Finance Agency Philip Pane Paul Darcy, Norilieast Savings Bank Supt. Gerald A. Mee,Jr. Town Clerk Lt. Robert G. Patey, Traffic Commander Town Manager Retirement Board Watertown Housing;Authority Robert E. Ford, Chairman E.Joyce Munger. Chairperson Thomas J. Tracy Linda Lilley R. Wayne MacDonald Heather Whitne% (State Appointee) John O'Leary Licensing Board Bernard Bradlee (filled unexpired term of Thomas J. Sherry, Chairman Gerald O'K�•�•fe) Russell J. Morgan George B. Newman Board of Health Donna B. Doucette, alternate Joseph L.C. San t()ro, Chairman Karen L. Koumii:rn, O.D. Election Commission Dr.Marvin L. M itchell Noel B. Carmichael,Chairman Robert W. Kelly Industrial Development Financing Authority Charles J. Tobin Robert P. Bums, Banker Demos Zevitas Natalie A. Lope/ (filled unexpired term of H. Edward ti:intarpio) Cable TV Advisory Board Robert A. Mamclli Edward E. O'Brien,Jr., Chairman Carmine Pallott:t (Deceased) Marshall Bradstreet Joseph B. Darby, III (resigned) Conservation Commission John G. Flores Robert Collini, t chairperson Grace LeBlanc David F. McDor;Ad, Co-chairperson Domenic J. Fucci,Jr. 3ohn B.Hawes,A r. Dr. Gerald Sussman 9 1994, cont. Watertown Arsenal Reuse Committee John Airasian, Chairperson Recreation Commission William York, Esq., Vice Chairperson Lorraine LaRose (citizen member) Jane Argento Arthur E. Todino (citizen member) Robert Chase Sally Dias, Superintendent of Schools Rep. Warren Tolman Robert M. Kelly, Chief of Police Susan Falkoff Gerald S. Mee,Jr, Superintendent of Public Works Joseph Leah Helene Tuchman, Library Director Kevin Lessard Alison Carnduff Watertown Cultural Council Sonja Brownson George Airasian Co-Chairperson Jim Walsh, from Rep. Joseph Kennedy Dinah Lane, Co-Chairperson Charles F. Paone, US Army Materials& Tech. Lab. Catherine Bennett Thomas Stevens Michael Hatfield Pat Ronanno Susan Schwalb John Portz Mary Kathryn Seipke James McDermott, Esq. Justice Paul Menton Senior Center Advisory Committee Walter Oates, III John Messina Diana Proctor A. Helen Siegel Cathy Santoian Mary Magarian Hope Tsacoyeanes Virginia Tucceri Thomas M. Sherry Dr. Stephen G. Steadman Board of Appeals Town Clerk Joseph C. Leah, Chairman (Deceased 3/9/94) Dikran Kaligian Anthony J. Cristello Joseph Rigali Anthony D. Furia Rudv D'Alanno Jonathan Bockian (filled unexpired term of Watertown Press Stephen Neel) Watertown Sun Elaine V. Grey Continental Cablevision John J. McCarthy,Jr. (alternate Member) New Tribune John W. Marshall Anne Malewicz,Dept. of Enviro. Prot. Robert Watkins, Dept.of Public Health Watertown Housing Partnership Alison Carnduff Watertown Recycling Advisory Group Thomas Wade, Watertown Housing Authority Seth Parker, President Craig McKenna, Watertown Savings Bamk Laurie Murphy, Vice Pres. Carol Baldassari Robert Giel, Vice Pres. Stephen Savarese Nancy Ballantyne, Treasurer Laura Junglas Robert L. Keener Alex Liazos Charles C. Bering Susan Hershey, Watertown Sun Martin Lerman Barbara Zenn-Rediker Norman Getz Michael Sherman George Pickering Lisa Sloane Joel D. Hencken, Ph.D. Town Clerk Edward Sullivan Town Manager Edward Parigian Larry Young Adrienne Sloane Tommy Peterson, Watertown Press William Matthews R. Stewart Wooster 10 Town Cu ncil annual operating budget, has significant policy-making authority. In addition to the budgeting function,the Town A Report to the F. ple of Watertown Council also enacts ordinances and amendments to the The Town Cou it of the City known as the Town of various codes under which our town is governed. Watertown is the ne-member body elected biennially to Town Manager searches are difficult and time- serve as the legis ive body of the Town's government. consuming,yet they must be done. Ultimately,the future Its basic functions :-e to set policy for the administration, of the community rests in large measure on the success of adopt an annual I Iget on recommendation by the Town a Town Manager search. During the years covered by this Manager,and ser as overseers of the various agencies of report, the Council undertook its second search for a government. Tht cars covered by this report from your Town Manager in as many years. Rodney Irwin,who had Town Council, fi m 1992 to 1994, have been years of resigned in April, 1991, was replaced on an acting basis by change for Water. %vn, for its administration, and for the Charles Cristello until the appointment of Joseph Painter, Town Council. who served from November, 1991 until February, 1993, when Michael J. Driscoll was appointed acting Town Council Membership Manager. In August 1993, Mr. Driscoll was appointed In January of 1992 the Town Council elected in Watertown's fourth permanent Town Manager. November of 191il took office under the leadership of Council Presiden, ohn Dilberto. His colleagues included Other Personnel Councilors-at-Lai.,o Marilyn Petitto Devaney, Rachel A reading of the Town Manager's Report elsewhere in Kaprielian, Pam('_ Piantidosi, and John Temperio, and this volume will show just how much change there has District Council ; Dikran Kaligian, Paul Denning, been in Watertown's government during the past several Thomas Stevens, id Marianne Pannesi, in districts A, B, years. This report will not replicate that information. It C, and D, respe(•. cly. Councilors Kaprielian, Kaligian, is important to note, however,that for the first time since Stevens,and Ten rio had been elected to their first term the adoption of the home rule Charter in 1980, a Town as members of t "Town Council. In January of 1992, Manager has had an opportunity to appoint all of the former Council( at-Large Victor Palladino replaced major Town Hall department heads, including a Town District D Count )r Pannesi,who had resigned. Treasurer-Collector,Town Clerk,Personnel Director,and As a result of 11, - election in November, 1993, five new Chief Assessor. He has also had an opportunity to Councilors (a in; rity) of the Town Council began their appoint a Superintendent of Public Works and is in the first terms in January, 1994. They included Richard E. process of appointing a new Police Chief. Early in 1994, Mastrangelo as Council President; David Caruso and the Town Council appointed Thomas J.Tracy,Jr.as Town Sandra Kasabiar I Ioffman as Councilors-at-Large, and Auditor to replace Joseph P.O'Reilly,Jr.who resigned in Andrew Rudilev(.v and Taso Daskalakis as District C and December, 1993. While Mr. Tracy is part of the Town's D Councilors,resr,•ctively. Returning Councilors-at-Large financial team, the separation of powers created by the were Marilyn P, :tto Devaney and Rachel Kaprielian. Charter leaves the appointment of the Town Auditor to Following her el .tion as Representative to the General the Town Council. Finally,completing the team has been Court from Wai rtown, Councilor Kaprielian indicated the appointment of the law firm of Kopleman and Paige her intention to , sign from the Town Council to devote as Town Attorney,replacing the former system of in-house full time to her n w duties. counsel supplemented by specialists as required. During this p. :iod of time, Denise Paone served as Clerk of the C( icil, until April, 1994, when she was Major Initiatives replaced by tht Council President's appointment of During the years covered by this report, the Town Valerie Papas fo- .i three year term, ending in 1997. Council expressed concern over the lack of timely financial audits to assist it in overseeing the fiscal accounting and Administrative ( l singes reporting practices of the Town's agencies of government. If not the me : important responsibility of the Town As a result of these concerns, a new independent audit Council, certain i. one of its critical decisions is the firm was selected and the first major audit of the Town's selection of the'I-wn Manager,the person who will head accounts in several years was undertaken. The results of the administrati( of our government and ensure that it that audit showed a staggering deficit in the neighborhood runs well and r-ovides services to our community's of $2.5 million, an unacceptable amount for any residents in an el I cctive,efficient,and expeditious manner. community, and certainly for Watertown. Our Charter est.i',lishes a strong Town Manager form of Working with the audit firm,the new Town Auditor,the government,but c lie Town Council,as the legislative body Town Manager and his Treasurer-Collector and Assessor, with the ultimaic responsibility for passing the Town's the Town Council has required significant systemic 11 changes in the fiscal practices of the Town and tightened serve and their contributions to the betterment of the Town's budget belt yet another time to wipe out the Watertown. deficit and return us to the black. Those systemic changes Finally,to each resident of the City known as the Town have been put into place and should prevent a recurrence of Watertown, both residential and commercial, the of unacceptable deficits. President and members of your Town Council thank you In the face of the budget crunch,The Town Council was for the opportunity to continue to serve you. able to _.,i, :; a number of initiatives and projects to rr,t:e.expi'&sed needs of the citizens of Watertown,among Respectfully Submitted, which are: Valerie Papas • approval of major reconstruction at Arsenal Park; Clerk of the Council • approval of construction of the new Senior Center at the Phillips School; • approval of major renovations to the Administration Building,including addition of an elevator,to bring it into conformity with the Americans with Disabilities Act; • approval of new police cruisers and establishment of a schedule to ensure that the Town continues to have essential equipment for its public safety personnel; • continuance of routine maintenance and planned reconstruction on the Town's streets; • establishment of curbside recycling for residents and elimination of the much maligned dollar-a-bag leaf and yard waste fee; • establishment of a Blue Ribbon Economic Development Panel,which has reported back with specific recommendations for the enhancement of the Town's economic future; • approval of the School Committee's request for funding of plans to begin to implement its long-range building needs decisions; • establishment of a rHi,' Ai. Bicycle Committee to work toward bicycle paths in Watertown, including along Boston & Maine right-of-ways which are currently under review for abandonment or sale to abutting businesses. While this list is not all-inclusive, it represents the broad policies established by the Town Council and implemented where necessary,with budget allocations. Acknowledgments The Town Council respectfully and gratefully acknowledges the assistance of all those who have assisted it in any way in its mission of serving the people of the City knowa as the Town of Watertown. Our colleagues in Town government, beginning with the Town Manager, have been of enormous help,and we appreciate the efforts of each and every Town employee in every department. We also express appreciation to the members and staff of the elected and appointed boards, committees, and commissions. Without the many hours of dedicated service these men and women volunteer to their tasks, Watertown would not be the community it is,or that each of us wants it to be,and we appreciate their willingness to 12 Town Mtn gager Curbside Recycling Another of the Towns long awaited dreams became A Message to ti- Residents of Watertown reality with the coming of curbside recycling to Watertown in 1994. After many years of attempting to bring this On behalf of th, Town of Watertown, it is a privilege to service to its residents,and being thwarted in those efforts provide the folic. ng Annual Report. We invite the by prohibitive costs, a decision was made to explore the citizens of Watc wn to peruse this report and the possibility of soliciting bids for trash services with another individual departs ntal messages within. We hope that community. you find its cone :its both informative and interesting. Several meetings were held with the Town of Belmont This report cover. to years 1992, 1993, and 1994. It is the and a cooperative Request For Proposal (RFP) was intention of this-,ministration to return to the practice of developed. The basic premise was to maximize both publishing the rel, rt on an annual basis. Towns'purchasing power while securing the optimal level 'ne years 199�. 1993 and 1994 have been filled with of services at the lowest cost. The results of this RFP tremendous itement as well as considerable were dramatic with both communities achieving their turbulence. The rig anticipated dream of a permanent desired goal. As a result of this joint effort, the Town of Senior Center in atertown was realized, as was the long Belmont reduced their trash/recycling costs while the awaited advent of urbside recycling. An unprecedented Town of Watertown added curbside recycling at a fraction turnover in Depr. !merit heads coupled with uncertainty of previous bid attempts. about the Town true financial picture made this an The curbside recycling program began in October of exceedingly challt ,ing period in Watertown's history. 1994 and consists of the pick up of glass, newspaper, several metals and plastics. Another benefit of this joint Watertown Senior Center effort was the addition of eight annual yard waste pick up In 1992, after r .rny years of dreaming of a permanent days. This signaled the end of the much maligned "Buck space for its seni-r programs and services,the Town was A Bag' program. awarded a Small c ities Grant in the amount of$498,364 The success of this cooperative RFP with our neighbor, from the Comn riwealth of Massachusetts Economic the Town of Belmont, has resulted in further discussions Office for Comm. !ity Development for the construction seeking additional opportunities for delivering improved of a new permar it Senior Center. The Town provided municipal services in a regional cooperative manner. an additional 2 percent in money and services to complete the fin: ing for the project. New Management Team In 1993, repro ntatives of the Council on Aging and Beginning with the resignation of Town Manager Joseph the Senior Cent Advisory Committee toured Senior Painter in February of 1993, the Town witnessed a Centers in other .ommunities in an effort to determine tremendous turnover in Management personnel. how they waste(: the Town's Senior Center to be built. Subsequent to the Manager's resignation, the Town Working with th( rchitect,the Planning Department and Council requested that I serve as acting Town Manager. the Council on .,ing, Director Caryl Fox was charged For the remainder of 1993 and throughout 1994, high with transformin • heir dreams into reality. priority was placed on filling managerial vacancies and On January 2=. 1994, the Town hosted an open house thereby restoring a sense of stability to Town Hall as well for its residents t. .-iew this sunny, modern building which as creating a cohesive new "team" to better serve the is located adjact;,: to the Phillips School. The Town's needs of the people of Watertown. residents also h d the opportunity to view the new The resignation of Town Attorney Roger Randall in handicapped ace, %sible Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus, January 1993 and Assistant Attorney Jane Johnson in which was purch., ed with "bonus—funds' received from March of 1993 prompted the search for a new Town the EOCD Smal ; 'ities Grant. Attorney. With two vacancies and the urgent need for We believe ti the citizens of Watertown are very experienced legal services, the Town opted to appoint pleased and pi .id of this building and its Senior Leonard Kopelman and his firm, Kopelman & Paige, as Programs and se, ices. The Council on Aging office has the Town's Attorney. The remaining member of the moved from th( 1'own Hall and is now located at the Town's in-house legal department, Assistant Town Senior Center,c I,ling our Seniors to access services and Attorney John Gannon, joined Kopelman & Paige and programs at ont cation. helped provide a smooth transition to the Town's new A heartfelt tf <s is extended to all those who helped approach to legal services. in the planning, struction,and opening of this beautiful In March 1993, the Town's Personnel Director,Clayton and permanent nor Center. Carlisle resigned and was replaced on a temporary basis by Louis Andrews (former Personnel Director for the 13 Town). Mr. Andrews assisted in the recruiting of several the Town had gained control of its accounting systems. Department Heads and provided assistance in Collective The bad news was that the Town was saddled with a$2.4 Bargaining matters. million fund balance deficit. In April of 1993, Public Works Superintendent John As a result of the Town Council's concern with untimely McMahon resigned to take the Superintendent's job in audits, an ordinance was passed mandating annual audits Framingham, Massachusetts and Deputy Superintendent and the independent audit firm must be confirmed by the Gerald S. Mee,Jr.was named acting Superintendent and Town Council. Additionally, in response to one of the was subsequently appointed permanently to the position. fiscal year 1993 audit recommendations, an Audit In May of 1993, Town Clerk David Akillian tendered Committee was formed. The five member committee will his resignation and was replaced by Frederick L.Pugiliese. include the Town Auditor, Council President, School Mr. Pugiliese assumed the additional responsibilities of Business Manager, Treasurer/Collector, and the Town Personnel Director in January of 1994. Manager. Their responsibilities will be as follows: In August of 1993, the Town Council appointed me as the Town's fourth Town Manager. Also in August 1993, * select the outside audit firm for recommendation to Assessor James Doherty resigned to pursue a career in the the Town Council; private sector and was replaced by Joseph DiVito,Jr. * review findings and audit reports; In September 1993, Edward O'Leary was appointed as * establish corrective actions to resolve audit findings. Skating Rink Director,replacing former Director Edward Peduto,who had resigned in January of 1993 to accept a Given this$2.4 million deficit,it was necessary in Fiscal similar post in California. Year 1994 to drastically reduce expenditures in order to In February 1994,the Town Council appointed Thomas come in line with anticipated revenues for the coming J.Tracy as Town Auditor to replace Joseph P. O'Reilly, fiscal year. Melanson&Greenwood was recommended by Jr.who had resigned to pursue a job in the private sector. the Audit Committee and selected by the Town Council In April of 1994, after serving Watertown for over 34 to perform the FY 1994 audit. Their report to the Town years, Police Chief Robert M. Kelly announced his Council showed the Town's fund balance deficit had been intention to retire. Captain Robert Kelland was appointed dramatically reduced from $2.4 million to $900,000 as of t s_ .� ., Acting Police Chief and will serve until the June 30, 1994. This was a result of revenues coming in selection of a new ri 1, _1 r; Chief. Also in April 1994, over what was anticipated and expenditures coming in Martin J.Walsh was appointed Town Treasurer/Collector. lower than budget. In July of 1994, the Town saw major The appointment of Mr. Walsh along with the previous increases in both the Retired Municipal Teachers Health appointment of a new Assessor and Auditor completed Insurance and Contributory Retirement line items. A the hiring process for the Town's principal financial review of these expenditures is ongoing and will continue officers. T.. ii. ..;:�iu..1 the search process for a new to be closely monitored. Treasurer/Collector,Ms.Barbara White served admirably Our goal has been to eliminate this $900,000 deficit as temporary Treasurer/Collector. during the coming fiscal year while continuing to address Lastly,in December of 1994, long time Health Director the Town's infrastructure needs and continuing to provide Joseph DiVico retired and the search for his successor the level of Services that the people of Watertown expect commenced. and deserve. Although these last two years were marked by tremendous upheaval,the end result was the development Community and Economic Development of one cohesive unit committed to working together as a A Blue Ribbon Panel on Economic Development was team to better serve the citizens of Watertown. established in 1992 as a component of The Five Point Plan for Business Revitalization in Watertown, which was Auditing and Town Finances developed by the Town Council Sub-Committee on The uncertainty of the Town's true financial status as Economic Development and Planning. The goals and well as the Town Council's displeasure with the objectives of this nine member panel were as follows: Auditor's ability to provide timely outside audits prompted the Town's outside auditing • Identify the economic needs of the community with firm. After a thorough review and analysis of the Fiscal specific reference to employment, tax base and property Year 1993 Audit Proposals, the firm of Melanson, revitalization,as well as the types of businesses to attract Greenwood & Co. P.C., was selected to perform the to Watertown satisfy those needs; Town's FY 1993 Audit. Upon completion of the audit, Melanson & G u.,.. 1 reported both good news and Complete an inventory of all available commercial bad news to the Town Council. The good that and industrial space currently in Watertown; 14 • Develop :i n outreach and marketing strategy performed under the auspices of BeaverBrook at the same including incentiv c s to promote Watertown and target North Beacon Street location. Five Board of Directors of industries which will satisfy the specific needs of the the Multi-Service Center became members of community; BeaverBrook's Board of Directors. Additionally, all of the Multi-Service Center employees were offered • Make business revitalization and economic employment with BeaverBrook,which provided a smooth development a priority of the Watertown community for transition to the Town's new approach to offering these the purpose of expanding and enhancing the tax base and services. The Watertown Food Pantry and Emergency creating job opportunities. Assistance Program were transferred from the Multi- Service Center to the Council on Aging's Office at the Since the completion and implementation of the Blue New Senior Center. Ribbon Panel on Economic Development Report, the following successes have been realized regarding the Watertown continues to be a community that cares economic health �)I the community: deeply about education. During the past three years, the School Department has continued to progress in the • 3,000 more lobs in Watertown numerous areas outlined in the Watertown Public Schools • Unemployment rate decreased from 5.2% to 4.1% Strategic Plan. With the absence of a comprehensive way • 17 new companies located to Watertown,10 existing of examining school success, an Indicators of Success expanded Study Group was formed in the Spring of 1992. This • Over 500,010 square feet of vacant space occupied group recommended to the School Committee variables to • Over $200,t N 10 in new tax revenue generated. be utilized in analyzing the progress and success of the public schools. The Indicators of Success Report is a Operation of Tov,n Departments comprehensive report that is presented in the fall of each The Departmen t of Public Works under the direction of year for the previous school year. Superintendent ' tee has focused on redirecting their The School Committee established the Educational energies toward specialized operation by eliminating Facilities Planning Committee in October of 1992. The divisional barrio i and consolidating them into one committee was requested to analyze, understand and diversified unit. 'additionally, new Street and Sidewalk address the growing enrollments and facilities issues. In Permit Procedurk-s have been implemented and new March of 1993, they submitted an interim report detailing Utility Cut Regulations adopted by the Town Council. options and estimated costs and also recommended a Both the Pojce and Fire Departments are now Professional Feasibility Study be done to develop the best operating with wer personnel due to the previously long range solutions. During 1994, this Feasibility Study mentioned fist problems. However, the Fire was conducted and submitted by Strekalovsky and Hoit, Department has --n provided with funding to operate all Inc. to the School Committee for their consideration. three Fire St.:;ions and continuous Fire/Rescue Ambulance serviCL'. In 1994, funds were restored in the Initiatives and Capital Improvements Police Departm(n is operating budget for replacement of The Town's new legal counsel, Kopelman and Paige, aging Police crui rs. This practice must continue because conducted a planning and zoning law seminar for all the short, useful i i fe of Police cruisers precludes the use members of the Board of Appeals and Planning Board. of capital monie,, The seminar was well received by all Board members and Funding was included in 1994 for additional included discussions on zoning changes, special permits, Recreational sr:,,plies and equipment as well as and variances. A"Labor and Employment Seminar"was improvements t, the Skating Arena. Furthermore, on also presented by Kopelman and Paige's Labor Attorneys August 1994, t r)c Town rededicated the Watertown to all department heads. This one day seminar provided Municipal Skatii . Arena in memory of the late John A. the new management team with a primer on Municipal Ryan. As a Sel,.iman,Mr.Ryan's dream was to provide Labor Law and related issues. the youth of W crtown with an Arena they could call home. Today, thc John A. Ryan Skating Arena is one of The Town Council voted to establish the "Watertown the finest Muni(il,al Arenas in the Commonwealth. Commission on Disability." The provisions of Section 8J of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws allowed Beginning in i'iscal Year 1994, the Town reached the Town to create this Commission "to cause the full agreement with 13eaverBrook Child Guidance Center, integration and participation of people with Disabilities." whereby all of the educational, social, and counseling This vote allowed for the expansion and extension of the services offered I,y the Multi-Service Center would be work of the Watertown Committee on Disabilities, who 15 have provided yeoman service to the entire community. The new Commission shall: • research local concerns experienced by people with disabilities and their families • advise/assist municipal officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws affecting people with disabilities; , • coordinate/carry out programs designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families; • assist with the development of policies,procedures, and services affecting people with disabilities and their families; • provide information, referrals, guidance, and technical assistance in all matters pertaining to disability, • help coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar purposes. The Town Council also voted to establish a permanent Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll and Mrs Barbara T. Bicycle Committee. This nine member Committee will Sheehan with Jack Sheehan's memorial plaque advocate for bicycling as a transportation alternative while promoting its recreational and health benefits. The approval of a loan order appropriating $2,927,000 for Committee will work with Town Officials to: Parks and Recreation Renovations, Public Safety • provide education to both bicyclists and motorists to Equipment, Public Works Equipment, Administration promote safety; Building Renovations and Americans with Disabilities Act • increase the availability and safety of recreational Compliance. bikeways in the Town; These two loan orders are indicative of the • evaluate and improve existing bicycle parking and recommitment to the Town's infrastructure needs.We will create new facilities where appropriate; also continue our efforts to provide the level of services • include accommodations for bicycling in road the citizens of Watertown expect and deserve. resurfacing and other construction projects • develop a long range master plan designating In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to priority routes for bicycling. express my sincere appreciation to the Honorable Town Council, Department Heads, Employees, Boards, The Town dedicated a plaque in memory of the late Commissions and most importantly, the Citizens of John J. "Jack" Sheehan, long time Town Auditor. The Watertown, for their support in making Watertown a ceremony was very well attended by community members better place to live and work. as well as members of the Sheehan Family. The new plaque is located in the foyer of the Administration Building and reads"John J. "Jack" Sheehan, Watertown Town Auditor, 1957 - 1984, No Man Could Have More Love For His Town". In November of 1994, the School Committee requested Town Council's approval of a loan order appropriating $982,000 for engineering and architectural services for plans and specifications for the purposes of meeting the Americanswith DisabilitiesAct code requirements and for expanding and renovating Watertown School Buildings. These plans and specifications are related to the Feasibility Study commissioned to provide long term solutions to growing enrollments and school facilities issues. In December of 1994, we requested Town Council's 16 Board of ,S S e S S r S Department.In April,part-time assessors Richard Goulet and Albert Disessa left and the department welcomed newcomers Elizabeth Dromey and Joseph B.Darby to the 1992 Board of Assessors. In June, the assessing department In the year 1992. the Assessing Department continued learned that the Assistant Assessor position held by Janet to proceed forwerd towards its stated mission of Vaglica had been eliminated effective July lst due to providing equitable• assessment for all taxpayers in the budget constraints.Additionally,in August,Town Assessor Town of Waterto%k n. To this end, the assessing staff James Doherty left the town's employ to accept a position continued to verify ales and update assessments based on in the private sector. Finally,in November Joseph DiVito, property improveni nts completed during the previous Jr.was hired as the town's new full time assessor. year. Additionally. the department continued to Many thanks to Diane K.Ryan,Joan Bertrand and Cleo computerize assessment functions and office functions. Poravas for all their hard work in enabling the office to The exemption v<,�rkshop,an annual community service, operate smoothly during this period.Their efforts included was held once age W in September. Joan Bertrand and several well attended exemption workshops, processing of Cleo Poravas assist:d the many taxpayers in completing exemption applications, and assistance in the timely their applications and reviewing supporting issuance of tax bills. documentation. Once again,the I own Council approved an increase in 1994 the dollar amount r each statutory exemption as follows 1994 was a revaluation year and Patriot Properties Inc. (these increases wt maintained in 1993 and 1994): was selected as the consultant to assist the Assessors in MGL Chapter 59, 1cction 60 completing the revaluation program. In conjunction with Clause 22 Vetera i $201.25 the revaluation, a public relations campaign was initiated 22A Vetet.:ns 402.50 which included the distribution of the following 22B Veter.cis 805.00 brochures: For the Property Owner Who Wants to Know 22C Vete► s 1,006.25 and Understanding Your Assessment. Additionally, the 22D Veter is 201.25 assessing department stepped up efforts to inform 22E Veter. is 603.75 taxpayers of the availability of tax exemptions, an effort Clause 17D Wido Aged Persons which included press releases, workshops, and a & Minor - hildren 201.25 presentation at the Senior Center by the Town Assessor. Clause 37A Blind 575.00 Computerization of office functions continued with the Clause 41C Elderl. 575.00 acquisition of an in-house motor vehicle/boat excise system. The new system completely integrates the As always,the rt. Ipients of these exemptions have been Assessors' functions with the Collectors', allowing the very appreciative ci the Town's support. Assessors to process abatements, commitments, monthly reports and automatically updating the Collectors system 1993 with the latest information. This process means better The year 1993 v. a time of change for the Assessing service for the taxpayers of Watertown. Fiscal Year 1992 1993 1994 Tux Rates: - - Residential $12.85 $13.30 $13.64 Commercial 20.80 21.50 22.08 Industrial 20.80 21.50 22.08 Personal Pv,perty 20.80 21.50 22.08 Residential Ext m ption 255.71 262.01 271.44 Valuations: Residential 1,709,671,133 1,706,803,742 1,707,235,867 . - Commercial 258,6401777 257,510,068 260,226,343 Industrial 194,333,340 186,354,449 19155.41640 Personal Pr 01-1[y -,32,242,278 31,832,835 31,978,249 17 Town Treasurer/Collector The _ncrease was due primarily to the new system of "marking" at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. With this system individuals cannot renew their licenses or This tL report on the Treasurer, Collector,and registrations until all unpaid Motor Vehicle Taxes and Parking Clerk Office covers the Fiscal years 92 - 94, i.e. 1 Parking Tickets have been paid. This amount will July 1991 to 30 June 1994. Schedules of Selected eventually decrease and remain fairly constant as the Financial Information, Major Categories of Receipts,and backlog of unpaid items are paid. Debt Principal and Interest are shown. In this t�c..j .,,a,:period bond principal r r y;,i .:.-s'were Watertown continues to have a high rate of Real $1,875,000 and long term interest payments were$983,504. Estate Tax Collections. The rate of collection prior to 30 These amounts total the fourth through sixth payments on June of each year was: the Fiscal Year 1988 Bond Issue. FY % Collected FY Principal Interest 92 98.0 92 $790,000 $371,958 93 98.3 93 590,000 323,768 94 98.2 94 495,000 287,778 As of 30 June the following current taxes and user charges During FY94 these loans were paid off- were unpaid: Issue Date Purpose Original Amt. Catel4o FY92 FY93 FY94 Feb. 1988 Sewer const. $800,000 Real Estate $683,747 $469,644 $499,583 Feb. 1988 Fire Equipment 490,000 Personal Property 32,824 15,795 21,914 Motor Vehicle 176,620 208,879 162,408 The delinquent Motor Vehicle Excise collections received: Boat 1,936 1,705 6,159 FY Amount Water 174,708 214,920 254,598 92 $53,956 Sewer 295,400 430,614 528,876 93 125,312 94 168,331 Principal and Interest Payments Ann. Bonded Purpose Balance Principal Interest Balance Date Amount 7/1/91 Payment Payment 6/30/94 Feb. 88 3,175,000 New Fire Station 2,695,000 480,000 499,950 _2,215,000 Feb. 88 900,000 Renovate Fire Substation 630,000 270,000 99,900 360,000 Feb. 88 1,475,000 School 1,032,500 442,500 163,725 590,000 Feb. 88 675,000 Recreational 540,000 135,000 94,839 405,000 Feb. 88 430,000 Library Addition 355,000 75,000 64,980 280,000 Feb. 88 140,000 Data Processing Equipment 98,000 42,000 15,540 56,000.' Feb. 88 135,000 Police Dispatch Equipment 94,500 40,500 14,985 54,000 Feb. 88 800,000 Sewer Construction 200,000 200,000 12,200 .0 Feb. 88 490,000 Fire Dept. Equipment 190,000 190,000 17,385 0 TOTALS 5,835,000 1,875,000 983,504 3,960,000 Recap by Function School 1,032,500 442,500 163,725 590,000 Protective Services 3,609,500 980,500 632,220 2,629,000 Library 355,000 75,000 64,980 280,000 Sewer 200,000 200,000 12,200 0 Other 638,000 177,000 110,379 461,000 TOTALS 5,835,000 1,875,000 983,504 3,960,000 18 SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FY92 FY93 FY94 DEBT ; .ALANCE (7/1) $5,835,000 $5,045,000 $4,455,000 UNDS Begining E rose (1 JULY) 561,467 1,026,721 (81,410) Funds Rec .ed 67,857,764 73,923,812 81,353,242 Funds Paic _,ut (67,392.510) (75,031,943) (78.973,770) Ending Ba : ice (30 June) 1,026.721 (81,41 0) 2.298.062 CASH '.IANAGEMENT Interest E< - ed 220,319 72,035 75,954 Interest P, : 0 0 0 Net Earnir: (Cost) 220,319 72,035 75,954 OTHER NTERESTINCOME Tax Title 26,200 34,552 93,688 Late Payr •its 47,586 36.410 48.758 TOTAL 73,786 70,962 142,446 Total Inte .:it Income 294,105 142,997 218,400 Total Inte t Expense 0 0 0 Net Inters Earnings (Cost) 294,105 142,997 218,400 -AX TITLES Balance ( -uly) 317,228 455,193 885,904 Takings 60,635 192,205 64,447 Subseque• Taxes 204,316 360,957 344,572 Redempti. s (126,986) (122,451) (377,023) Ending B,: .nce (30 June) $455.193 $885,904 $917.900 MAJOR CATEGORIES OF RECEIPTS (Excludes funds wired directly to bank) Real Esta : Taxes 29,068,928 30,098,748 31,118,048 Personal -operty Taxes 654,409 674,990 690,620 WaterCt--., ges 1,969,636 2,186,085 2,580,517 SewerC,, ::-ges 3,163,776 3,941,620 4,781,343 Water Li( -s 72,274 107,905 95,821 Sewer Li, s 134,311 170,243 199,726 ExciseT� 9s 1,668,434 1,792,113 1,831,492 Lien Sta:::gents 19,454 34,104 34,103 Taxes pa . in advance 275,643 146,807 131,216 Reqistry caring Fees 15,320 29,560 Parking f.1-;ters 176,101 178,484 197,456 Parking F • es 408,239 387,159 345,757 Penalty I-serest & Costs 210,970 218,443 304,138 19 Town Auditor During Fiscal Years 1991, 1992, and 1993, the Town's actual expenditures and other uses exceeded):�., t a. ii., and other sources within the General Fund. The resulting operating deficits within the General Fund were as follows: FY 1991 ($1,224,932) FY 1992 ($1,393,644) FY 1993 947 326 TOTAL (3,565,902) The cumulative three year operating deficits of ($3,565,902),coupled with required prior year adjustments of ($403,899) can be offset by a positive FY 1991 beginning fund balance of $2,110,882. The result is that the Town's General Fund beginning fund balance for FY 1994 was ($1,858,919). FY 1994 was the first year in four that the Town's General Fund operations ended with an operating surplus. During FY 1994, the Town's revenue and other sources exceeded expenditures and other uses. The operating surplus within the General Fund was: FY 1994 $1,908,277 There was also a required prior year adjustment of ($222,757). These two amounts, along with the beginning fund balance deficit of ($1,858,919), results in an ending fund balance deficit for FY 1994 of($173,399). The following pages disclose financial statements not just for the General Fund but for all of the Town's Funds for FY 1991 through 1994. There is a further breakdown by department of FY 1994 expenditures. This type of report will be included in subsequent annual reports. The independent audit firm of Melanson, Greenwood and Co.was hired to perform the annual audit for Fiscal Years 1993 and 1994. Thty Y.;jk).Led to the Town Council regarding the FY 1993 Audit in August of 1994, and the FY 1994 Audit in January of 1995. Sharon Gallagher was hired as Assistant Auditor June 17, 1993. Thomas Tracy was hired as Town Auditor February 28, 1994, replacing Joseph O'Reilly, who had been Town Auditor for over nine years. Accounts Payable Clerk Catherine Costa was moved from the Data Processing Department into the Town Auditor's Office on July 1, 1994. 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W } 0 } fn H Z W Z M fn W W J = W W JUW W - J (n W � waz z aDa LU az Z a J W — W W jZZLL Q W �LLI Q ID }OJ � � U- w � QQO > U = F- Q U)JQ Z J F- = Q � Q D ¢ m0� p "� W �.2 W p ' m5 a = W mco Lu w 00 Q CD 0 Q W LL r) J } LLI F OO U ~ LL a 2z Q W F ZZ Z <� J U JFQO- 2 2U) ELW OWOU WW cn Q > � (UjF=- Z)m Lu WZ W UZ a- 4000 [_Z) rn m 29 to Q I Assistant to the Town Tovm Clerk and Elections Manager/Personnel Office The Town Clerk and Election Office serves as a direct link between the citizenry and its Town government. The The primary responsibilities of this office are to manage Town Clerk's office, by statute, is responsible for the the personnel activities for all departments, and assist the issuance of vital.statistics, maintenance of Town records, Town Manager in other areas of government. On the insurance of compliance with the Commonwealth's November 10, 1992 the Town Council passed Open Meeting Law and it also serves as a repository for overwhelmingly a Resolution to accept the Early all rules,regulations, ordinances and bylaws promulgated Retirement Incentive to be granted to certain Town by the Town Council and other town departments. Employees who are eligible under the limitations imposed The Town Clerk's office was first established in 1634, by the Town Manager. As a result, on December 27, the first year records were kept, and continues today to 1992, the Town had 32 town workers who accepted the provide accurate documentation on events and happenings retirement plan. of the City known as the Town of Watertown. The Town On February 23, 1993, the Town Council appointed Clerk's office provides a number of consumer services, Michael J. Driscoll Acting Town Manager; he was such as the issuance of dog licenses, the sale of various permanently appointed Town Manager on August 24, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife licenses,the recordation 1993. Mr. Driscoll had been the Treasurer/Collector for of Uniform Commercial Code statements, notary public the Town since 1985, and Manager of the Watertown services and the office also serves as a distribution center Skating Rink from 1977 to 1985. Mr. Louis P. Andrews for various Town brochures and surveys. The Staff in the was appointed temporary Personnel Director on March 29, office also serve as "unofficial ombudsman" to provide 1993. Mr. Joseph A. DiVito Jr. came on board as a new general information regarding various municipal services Assessor on November 22, 1993. Mr. Frederick L. to the public. The Town Clerk's office also serves as a Pugliese was appointed Town Clerk and Chief Election liaison between the Town and the Federal and State Officer on July 8, 1993. During this same period of time, governments. the Personnel Office also assisted with the hiring of nine The Election Commission,directed under Massachusetts Firefighters, two Police Officers, two Dispatchers, three General Laws by the four member board of election Motor Equipment Operators,five Clerical Employees and commissioners,has a number of responsibilities mandated one Assistant Auditor. by Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 50 through 56. The department has focused increased efforts on safety, The Commission, as charged, is to ensure fair and training, monitoring of sick and injured leave usage and impartial elections in the Town of Watertown. unemployment claims. We have implemented a rigorous Responsibilities include: coordination of the annual pre-employment screening and physical examination census, generation of voting lists and jury lists, program in an effort to secure the best possible candidates implementation of the National Voter Registration Act for positions with the Town. through the establishment of the Central Voter Registry, This office also manages the 761 parking meters for the maintenance of the town's residency database and municipal parking lots in Watertown and Coolidge compliance with the Commonwealth's Campaign Finance Squares. The Town's Parking Meter Program,initiated in reporting procedures. 1987 and 1988, has helped improve the parking situation The Election Commission conducted the following in our two main commercial districts. voting exercises during the period 1992-1994. In FY 1994, this office would continue to directly administer labor bargaining for five collective bargaining DATE TYPE OF ELECTION units,grievance investigation and resolution, Civil Service management for Public Safety positions, and Official March 10, 1992 Presidential Primary Service with the Commonwealth's Department of September 15, 1992 State Primary Personnel Administration, as well as to locally administer November 3, 1992 Presidential and State Election the Labor Service program, which provides many entry- September 14, 1993 Town of Watertown level employment opportunities for area residents. Preliminary Election Thanks to Mrs.Cecilia Lentine for her exemplary work November 2, 1993 Town of Watertown and dedication to the Town of Watertown in serving all General Election employees as well as the many residents of Watertown September 20, 1994 State Primary who stopped in or called us for assistance. October 1, 1994 State Primary Recount November 8, 1994 State General Election 30 In September o l 1994, the administrative and clerical Six Day Wine/Malt Common support functions of the Watertown License Commission Victualler 2 2 2 was transferred front the Town Manager's Office to the Town Clerk's Office. The License Commission Clubs 11 11 11 promulgates rules and regulations specific to Watertown Auto Dealer Class 1 10 10 10 to ensure the life, safety, and health of the citizenry and Auto Dealer Class 11 14 14 14 town visitors. The I.icense Commission issues a myriad of Auto Dealer Class 111 2 2 2 licenses and permits that range from amusement devices, to gasoline, to ligt,()r licenses. All of the licenses issued Package Good Store are renewable year l,. All Alcoholic 7 7 7 The License Commission also works closely with five Package Good Store town departments. the Alcohol Beverage Control Wine/Malt 7 7 7 Commission and the State Fire Marshall's Office in the licensing process. 24-Hours opening 4 4 4 Sale of Food at Retail 4 4 4 Vital Statistics 1992 1993 1994 Lodging House 1 1 1 Entertainment 12 12 12 Births 367 371 406 Music Box 14 14 14 Death records 345 328 339 Automatic Amusement Marriage Intentions 319 337 323 Device 18 18 18 Marriages recorded 309 328 317 Affidavits of Correction of birth, deaths and Data Processing marriages recorded 5 8 1 Dog Licenses 444 463 419 The Data Processing Department supports the Administration's computer information systems and assists Licenses 1992 199,11 1994 in the implementation of new technologies. Located in Seven Day All AlcoF. )lie Town Hall, the department maintains the IBM AS/400 Common Victualer 17 17 17 midrange computer that processes the financial system, (Restaurants) accounts payables, purchasing, payroll, water and sewer billing, and census/voter registration, with terminals and Seven Day Wine/Malt personal computers throughout Town offices. Other Common Victualler 3 3 3 administrative systems, such as appraisal, real estate tax (Restaurants) billing and motor vehicle billing, have vendor or service bureau support, while the School Department oversees Six Day All Alcoholic the instructional technology and academic processing Common Victualler 9 9 9 needs of the schools. (Restaurants) From 1992 through 1994,marginal improvements in the form of software enhancements and hardware upgrades Town Clerk I t-venue 1992 1993 1994 "Total Fees Collected $21,830.11 $50,994.97 $172,888.59* Paid to the C mmonweaith ($13,564.00) ($16,267.75) ($9,880.25) Net Revenue to, The Town $8,266.11 $34,727.22 $163,008.34 July 1, 1994 License Commission function transferred to the Town Clerk's Office. 31 were gained. Software modifications and procedural absence of a full-time Personnel Director, we provided controls were implemented to improve the output of advice to the Town Manager and Department Heads on midrange applications, as well as to increase user various issues of employment law which arise on a daily confidence in the processing environment. For desktop basis. We also represented the Town before the Civil computing, some personal computers and printers were Service Commission, the Massachusetts Commission however, many were still processing at the PC Against Discrimination, as well as in the courts. We technology base of 1989. provided the services of an experienced negotiator to serve In October of 1994 the Town Council formed the Town as an active member of the Town's management team Government Working Group on Computer Technology involved in the negotiation of new three-year collective with the mandate to recommend computer technologies bargaining agreements with the Town's five labor unions. that would improve the productivity of employees and the During calendar years 1993-1994, the Town began delivery of Town services. Given the fragmented structure planning for major construction projects to renovate and of the current system,the aging of the computers,and the expand several school buildings and the Town availability of vastly improved technologies, the Working Administration Building so as to bring them into Group set out to create a plan of action. The short-term compliance with current code requirements and with the plan would involve the implementation of an integrated new accessibility standards of the Americans With financial management system, and the long-term plan Disabilities Act. Our firm advised the Town on would entail a geographical information system, contracting issues through the feasibility study and design information kiosks, and on-line services. Planning, phases for these major construction projects. We also analysis, and implementation would continue through provide contract review and advice in relation to the on- 1995. going procurement of supplies and services to support all Town programs. During our first eighteen months as Town Attorney Town Attorney there were significant changes in personnel in key positions within the management structure of Town government, including the Town Clerk, Town Auditor, In April 1993, the Acting Town Manager, with the Assessor,Public Works Director,Personnel Director,and unanimous consent of the Town Council, appointed the Police Chief. As each of these positions was filled, and a law firm of Kopelman and Paige, P.C. as Town Attorney new management team evolved, our firm provided not in lieu of the in-house legal staff. At that time,the three only daily legal advice,but also formal in-house seminars person Town Attorney's office was functioning with two and training in various areas of municipal law to develop vacancies, and as a result, legal representation of the greater staff expertise,with a view to reducing reliance on Town's interests suffered and a backlog of outstanding the Town Attorney for the daily administration of Town cases and claims against the Town mounted. The choice programs. Specifically,we conducted a land use seminar of outside counsel by a firm of thirty attorneys who addressing issues of planning and zoning for the Planning specialize in representing the legal interests of Board and Board of Appeals and a labor and employment municipalities was intended not only to upgrade the law seminar for department heads. We also provide Town quality of legal services available to the Town, but also to officials with our Memoranda to Municipal Clients which bring the spiraling cost of such services under control. summarize and explain a wide variety of legal topics and As Town Attorney, our first priority was to address the issues which face municipal officials on a daily basis. large backlog of cases pending in the various courts and Several of these memoranda are published each month administrative agencies of the Commonwealth. Since the throughout the year and are provided to Town officials at Town is self-insured, litigation which might otherwise be no charge. We believe such efforts to enhance the handled by counsel appointed by an wuipa"y expertise of the Town's management and employees is a remains under the control of the Town Attorney. These significant element in our efforts to protect the Town's cases involved numerous claims against the Town for legal interests and to help control legal costs. personal injury, wrongful death, damage to private We extend our appreciation to the Town Council and property, alleged civil rights and employment related the Town Manager for their confidence in retaining this claims, as well as numerous challenges under the Town's firm, and appreciate the cooperation and assistance zoning ordinances. During the first eighteen months of provided by all Town boards, committees, department our tenure, we were successful in significantly reducing heads,and Town personnel. We look forward to working this backlog with favorable dispositions or equitable with the members of the Town government in the future. settlement acceptable to the Town. Our second priority was in the area of labor law. In the 32 Purehasin Environmental Health Throughout each year ('92, '93, and '94), food service inspections,housing inspections, swimming pools,tanning The primary functk,n of this Department is to procure inspections and nuisance complaints were attended to all necessary goods .i nd services which are required by routinely.Complaints consisted of trash,pollution,rodent, Town Departments using sound business judgement. hazardous waste incident reports,housing code violations, These purchases must conform with all existing Town By- group housing facilities, motels, rooming houses and laws and ordinances as well as the Commonwealth's special assignments. Uniform Procurement Act (Chapter 30 B), Public Works Requirements of Chapter X of the State Sanitary Code Projects (Chapter Ott), and Building Projects (Chapter mandates that each food establishment be inspected a 149). minimum of twice a year. Currently the Board of Health The Department continues to be active in the Collective issues over 200 Food Service Establishment Permits. The Purchasing Act which was enacted by the Legislature in Health Department is aware that in the United States 1972. Under this Act, any subdivision of a governmental each year more than 20 million illnesses are caused by entity may purchase�;��ods and supplies from vendors who foodborne infections. This department has continued to have been awarded contracts by the State based on monitor restaurants and other food services to minimize competitive bids. Through this avenue the Town has been the outbreak of foodborne illnesses. Prevention is the key able to realize a substantial savings in the procurement of to controlling foodborne illnesses. Prevention requires operational goods. that food operators have a clear understanding of the The Town is involved in a consortium with Arlington, sanitary code and what the Health Department is trying to Belmont, Brookline. Cambridge, Newton and Waltham. accomplish. This consortium goes to bid for fuel oil, gasoline, sand, The State Sanitary regulations require semi-annual police equipment, fire fighting equipment and various comprehensive inspections. A great deal of time and other items. As a result of the large quantities required energy is required to provide this kind of inspection. the member communities are able to purchase the These inspections contribute toward a higher level of required items at the substantial savings. sanitation in local food establishments. The second most Some of the major bids that were opened during the important goal in this matter is constantly improving and years were the follo,,+i ng: obtaining education in sanitation for the managers and food operators. Most of this work is done by the School Department: A new heating system for the sanitarian at the time of their daily inspections. Middle School, an inter-communication system for Chapter II of the Mass. Sanitary Code requires a Watertown High School, window replacement at the sanitarian to inspect complaints within 24 hours. These Lowell School and modular class rooms for the Lowell inspections normally take place as a result of complaints and Cunniff Schools. by tenants. Final resolution of these housing matters may John A.Ryan Arena: A protective screen system and a require intervention at the District Court level. new Brine Tank. Fire Department: two new pumper engines. Nursing Council on Aging: the New Senior Center at the Phillips Public Health Nursing is a constantly changing role. School. This role changes because of new laws, mandates, new The Purchasing Department will continue in its efforts vaccines, new vaccine recommendations and newly to obtain the best material available at the lowest possible recognized hazards. The nurse is involved in this process price. and must constantly keep appraised of these changes. Immunization of citizens that are elderly or disabled for the flu shots is done annually.Each year over 2,000 people Health Di..Partment are immunized. This Department assists citizens who need help resolving public health/medical issues. The nurse refers The Health Department staff consists of one full time citizens/patients to appropriate agencies when required. Director, two full time Sanitarians, one part time problem intervention/prevention plays a major role in the consulting Nurse, ��nc part time Public Health Nurse, a duties of the Nurse in insuring the best possible outcome Tobacco Control CAI Iicer and a part time Animal Control for Town residents. Investigation and reporting and Officer.The Board of I Iealth consists of three members follow-up of suspected elderly and child abuse cases is done as needed. appointed by the T w n Manager for a term of three years. Communicable disease reporting to State Department 33 of Public Health is required for reportable diseases. Mfg. Froz. Desserts 3 - Immunization of contacts and follow-up of patient until Swimming Pools 9 11 12 they are disease free is vital for disease control. The Whirlpool 1 1 - Health Department Nurse obtains and distributes vaccines Massage 1 1 1 and current information received from the state to Tanning 2 - - Watertown Health Care Providers. Mantoux testing for Rubbish Disposal 5 3 3 tuberculosis is done routinely.Lead . .i'!a.i.......g in children Mobil Sery 2 3 - is an important health problem and the Health Funeral Directors 18 18 17 Department tests for lead poisoning in children. In 1989 Burial Permits 145 95 ill a new law was enacted that requires lead screening of all Rabies Clinic April 89 May 134 May 165 children who are attending day care or kindergarten. The Rabies Clinic Oct 115 Health Department has been screening all children whose Lodging House - - 2 parents have requested the test. Non Carb Water - 1 - The Public Health Nurse also attends Continuing Education Seminars and conferences to maintain and update her professional knowledge and skills. Co i gneil on Aging Totals for 3 years (192,193,194) Childhood Lead Screening 40 The Council on Aging (COA) and Watertown seniors Tuberculosis Screening 380 experienced the culmination of years of hard work when Communicable Diseases 296 x 1 year the dream of a permanent Senior Center finally came Blood Pressure Screening 550 true. Watertown seniors helped with the planning, Vaccine Distributed to construction and opening of a new, beautiful and Watertown Health Care Providers 109,500 doses permanent Senior Center. The new Watertown Senior Center opened officially on January 23, 1994. Tobacco Control For many years, Watertown senior activists and Town The Health Department has received a grant from the officials campaigned for a permanent space for its senior Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program to help reduce programs and services. After three years of being housed the incidence and prevalence of tobacco use. This in temporary,shared space at the Phillips School gym,the program offers/develops smoking cessation,education and new "home away from home" for Watertown seniors regulatory initiatives aimed at reducing morbidity and became a sunny, modem building adjacent to the Phillips mortality from tobacco use. In implementing these School. Seniors now have an inviting drop-in lounge and initiatives, the Board of Health collaborated with the a multipurpose room in which two or more activities can Watertown Schools,Police Department,Council on Aging, take place at the same time, and a new, fully functional local providers, business community and the Mass. Dept. and equipped modem kitchen. The Council on Aging of Public Health. office,which had been based in Town Hall,is now located at the Senior Center, enabling Watertown seniors to Mosquito Control access senior services and programs at one location. The Board of Health cooperated with the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission in planning 1992 spraying and other mosquito control initiatives. The realization of the dream of a permanent Watertown Senior Center was set in motion in 1992, when a Small Rabies Clinic Cities Grant was submitted to the Commonwealth of The Rabies Clinics are held twice a year with local Massachusetts, Executive Office of Communities and veterinarians participating. Development (EOCD) by the Watertown Planning Department. Watertown was awarded this competitive Total Permits Issued grant in December for $498,364. The matching funds, 1992 1993 1994 25%in money and services,were contributed by the Town Food Service 117 27 156 of Watertown. A new outreach worker,Laura Gold,was Retail Food 58 52 - also hired in 1992. The Council on Aging outreach Milk& Cream 113 63 141 worker provides advocacy, emotional support, and case Frozen Dessert 63 39 83 management services to Watertown seniors and their Caterers 6 6 6 families. Our outreach worker is available to see people One Day Catering 41 34 27 in their own homes. This provides access to senior 34 continued to manage the ongoing operations at the Council on Aging office and the temporary Senior Center in the Phillips gym. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on June 11th, 1993. Town and State officials and many seniors took part in this momentous occasion. An extensive fund- raising campaign for the new building was undertaken by at Y\ , the Friends of the COA with the ongoing Buy-A-Back program,which has raised more than $20,000. As the building took shape, other changes occurred in ' the department when the COA was assigned adminis- trative oversight for the Watertown Food Pantry It_[7■ ._ �. ( (coordinated by Barbara Neel), and for the Emergency Ground-breaking ceremony for Assistance Program. The Pantry, located in St. John's the new Watertown Senior Center Church on Mt. Auburn St., provides food to Watertown citizens on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30, and on services for some of our most frail citizens. The outreach Thursday afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m. In 1993 the worker also helps individuals solve problems caused by Pantry served almost sixteen hundred individuals. acute and/or chron ie physical or emotional difficulties, When the COA's principal clerk,Nancy Smith, decided provides accurate in i ormation about available resources, to take advantage of the early retirement program offered and is a consistent source of support. by the State,the COA was fortunate to hire Debbie Dunn. In 1992 a new service was initiated by the COA called Debbie took over the many secretarial responsibilities the Fix-It Project. This program enables seniors to involved in this busy department. purchase non-skilled or semi-skilled home repairs at a As we prepared to open the new Center, Kathleen reduced rate. Requests range from changing a light bulb Wolf, the COA's program coordinator,continued to plan to putting up storm windows to removing an air- a varied, comprehensive weekly lecture series. Topics in conditioner. This project was initially funded by a Title 1993 included memory enhancement, nutrition, osteo- III-B grant throuch West Suburban Elder Services. porosis, Social Security, estate planning, stress Funding in subsequent years has been by the Executive management, and safety awareness. Kathleen also plans Office of Elder Affairs Formula Grant. and coordinates the many daily activities and special Our first Mr.Fix-I t is also our shopping bus and Senior events and helps recruit the many volunteers that help us. Shuttle driver,Bob 1'erguson,who was hired in 1992. Bob picks up seniors at locations on the three designated 1994 shopping bus route; on Tuesdays and Fridays, and The Open House held on Sunday, January 23rd, transports them to <<nd from the Watertown Mall. This attracted a large interested crowd, despite the cold and service enables mane seniors to remain independent by snowy weather. Town Manager Mike Driscoll,Director of taking care of their own banking, grocery, and shopping Senior Services Caryl Leslie Fox,COA Board Chairperson needs. Barbara Zenn Rediker, and State Representative Warren The weekly seni,)r bingo group, led by Senior Center Tolman were among the speakers. Advisory Committee chairperson, Theresa Naples, began Outside the new building on that day sat the brand new in 1992. Theresa also assumed responsibility for planning handicapped accessible Watertown Senior Shuttle, which and coordinating the monthly COA day trips. was purchased with bonus funds given to Watertown from the EOCD Small Cities Grant. The Senior Shuttle allows 1993 the COA to provide seniors with door-to-door Planning for the new Senior Center took priority in transportation to the Senior Center two days a week. 1993. A close collaN)ration with the Planning Department A variety of new classes and activities began during our began with the submission of the EOCD grant, and first year in the new building,including bridge,whist, and continued as the process got underway. Local architect yoga, all of which are facilitated by seniors. Health Joe Rizza was hired to design the physical space, and screenings were also expanded to include monthly blood representatives of the Council on Aging Board and the pressure checks as well as dental and hearing tests. The Senior Center Advisory Committee toured senior centers Center joined forces with the Watertown Historical in other communities to get an idea of what kind of senior Society and toured several historic sites in the area. The center made sense for Watertown. Director Caryl Leslie Jolly Elders'knitting group joined us as an activity group Fox helped to transform the suggestions into reality as she meeting regularly at the Senior Center. Classes offered in 35 1994 included weight-watching,choral group,crafts,bingo, Recreation western dancing, art class, cards, exercise class, movies, and a book club. The Center also has coupons, books, and magazines available to take home,and, the coffee pot The function of the Recreation Commission is to in the kitchen is always on. provide a year-round recreation program so that every With funding from the EOCD Small Cities Grant, the young person in the town will have a place to recreate in Phillips School gym was air-conditioned in time for the safety and to afford every person the opportunity for the annual Senior Center Birthday Party and volunteer best and most satisfying use of their leisure time. The recognition event in June. This space is now used year- volunteer members of the Commission perform a round for exercise classes, line dancing, and parties. dedicated community service. These individuals aid the In 1994, the COA initiated a project to supply seniors Director in an understanding of his duties, have endorsed with affordable leaf-raking,yard work,and snow shoveling his recommendations for restructuring, and have offered services. The COA provides seniors with the names and wise counsel and advise when warranted. phone numbers of local adults and students listed with us. The Commission is comprised of seven members,four An intergenerational pen-pal program that links a third of whom are ex-officio,namely,the Superintendent of the grade class at the Lowell School with seniors is an on- Department of Public Works, the Superintendent of going project that began in 1993. In another inter- Schools, the Chief of Police, and the Director of generational link that began back in 1992, the Tri-High-Y Libraries. Three members are appointed by the Town volunteer group at Watertown High School organizes Manager. The structure of the Commission includes: 1) groups of students to rake leaves for needy seniors, and Officers; a) Chairperson,b) Secretary 2) other members. continues to help us serve the luncheon meal at our well- All employees except the Director and Head Clerk are attended parties throughout the year. part-time. Part-time employees are hired to instruct and The COA staff and volunteers provide information and supervise the various programs during the four seasons of referral assistance,fielding hundreds of calls a month from the year.The Assistant Director,Marshall Bradstreet,has seniors and their families about a wide range of questions brought many new program ideas to the department. and concerns. The Senior Center also serves as the site for the Federal quarterly food distribution, for flu shots, Most of our programs continue from one year to the and for MBTA Senior discount pass distribution. next,so the programs run by this department will be given All of the activities and services at the Senior Center a general description under the 1992 section, and only encourage socialization and peer interaction. Bonds are changes from this program will be noted under the established and friendships formed, senior to senior, sections for the following years. through participation in group events. The COA's goal is to provide prevention and assistance programs that 1992 promote independence and keep Watertown citizens a New Initiatives and Expansions vital part of the community. The new beautiful Senior During the year 1992, the Recreation Department was Center provides a place to link seniors together in the involved in the continued renovation of Victory Field, as present, and for generations to come. the basketball and tennis courts were repaired. In addition: • The Girls' Softball League organized in the spring of 1991 was expanded to include high school freshmen • All Camp Pequossette participants and their parents -: were invited to a Family Cookout at O'Connell Field at e the end of the final camp session - over 400 individuals a; were present at this affair. ` ?„ • The Girls Summer Basketball Program tripled in size in this its second year of existence. f 1 y _ •'�• Five young people took part in a new playground -� instructor training program.These five teens worked with regular playground instructors to not only assist in the program, but also to gain the experience that hopefully will lead them to future positions within the recreation department. The Bingo Group entertains the Lowell School's • A Summer Baseball Instruction Camp at Moxley 3rd grade penpals. Playground was offered this year. 36 • An instructional field hockey program was started this students also enjoyed participating in the camp program. fall for middle school age children. This program was At the end of the season a Family Night cookout was held conducted in conjunction with the U.S.A. Junior Field at O'Connell Field for all youngsters and their parents Hockey Association. who had attended camp - this event was very successful. • During the wirier months a Friday Night Open Gym Campers were taken on trips to the following places:The Program was reinitialcd for youngsters of middle school World Trade Center,Canobie Lake,Movies, Swan Boats, age. Water Country, Long Wharf, and the New England Patriot's training camp. Spring The department onducted a wide range of programs for the citizens of \Vatertown in the spring: "T' ball for children in kindergarten and grade 1; ragball for students in grades 2 & :: ragball and ultimate frisbee for t youngsters in gradc,� 4 & 5. Baton classes were held for children between tli, ages of 3 & 16 at the High School. Adult programs included golf lessons, tennis lessons, and women's ba:E.etball. Special Needs programs consisted of our Sat i,rday Day Camp,Friday Night Social - program, and other activities such as bowling, aerobics, basketball, roller Aating, softball, track, and Special ` Olympics. Trips w,re taken to "Disney on Ice", college - basketball games at i Kcal schools and to area golf courses. Summer The department supervised the following playgrounds from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. from Monday through Friday: the I semis,Casey Park, Moxley, Sullivan, and Victory Field 1'I.tygrounds. Field trips to Riverside �. Amusement Park, '%Val-Lex bowling & roller skating At Camp Pequossette, the Mini-Mohegans visited the facilities, the movi, M.D.C. swimming pool, Bentley East Watertown Fire Center with Counselor Diane Smith College Athletic I nter, Arsenal Park, Charles River Canoe & Kayak t rater, McGolf Miniature Golf & A special thanks to the Watertown School Committee Driving Range, M jury Amusement Center, Water for granting permission to use the Hosmer School facilities Country in Portsmc .i h, N.H.,Canobie Lake and Whalen for the camp and also the use of the school bus and Park were offered t( liose youngsters who participated in driver; without their assistance this very successful our summer progra program would not have been possible. Arts/Crafts sessi( were held on all playgrounds, as The boys summer basketball league enjoyed its fourth well as practice ses! ns in baseball, softball, whiffle ball and most successful year. As stated earlier, the girls and basketball; also Popsicle stick competitions. Tennis program was extremely well received this summer. instructions for yout aged 7 through 16 were held at the Men's summer basketball was held evenings at Casey Moxlcy Field courts. Park and Saltonstall Park courts with 36 teams Swimming classes ere held at the MDC;pool starting participating. This program consisted of over 300 games, July 71h and ending ugust 14th. Classes were held from which offered enjoyment to both players and spectators. 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. an from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.with toddler Permits for over 1900 events that took place on classes from 10 to 1 '0 a.m. All classes were completely Watertown fields were issued by the Recreation filled. Department. We would like to thank the Department of Camp Pequossett, i ad a very successful season with an Public Works for their immediate response to the needs average of 225 aut tiding daily. At the end of each of our citizens by lining and maintaining the fields for all two-week camp session the campers put on a talent show events. with parents invited ,, attend. Also the children enjoyed a cookout and field ciao at Arsenal Park each session.This Fall& Winter event was one that a I! campers look forward to attending. Flag-tag football, soccer, basketball and field hockey Youngsters were transported to the MDC pool for a were conducted for grades Kindergarten to 5. Biddy cooling swim several t i mes during the week. Special needs basketball was co-sponsored by the Recreation 37 Department and the Boys & Girls Club. Basketball July to ensure that only Watertown residents were using teams were formed at the Hosmer, Lowell, and Cunniff the courts. schools for boys and girls in grades 4 and 5. At the Middle School age level we had six teams in the in-town Spring league for girls, and four teams for the boys in grade 6. All of the programs described under 1992 were Both in-town leagues were run in conjunction with the continued. Watertown Boys and Girls Club. The Sunday League for boys in grades 7 and 8 was also conducted again this year. Summer The boy's travelling teams had the wonderful opportunity All of the programs described under 1992 were to play games in Watertown, Ct. on January 12th, with continued. In 1993, ultimate frisbee was added to the many families spending the weekend. All youth basketball practice sessions. In addition, in 1993 the playground players participated in a community event of food program also participated in the Town's Mid-West Flood gathering for the needy families served by the Watertown Relief effort. Dozens of bags of food, clothing, and Food Pantry in February. Baton classes for ages three to cleaning supplies were collected and donated by the park six were held on Tuesday evenings at the Watertown High instructors and children. School cafeteria with 37 in attendance each week. A treasure hunt was incorporated into a clean-up of Programs for special needs adults included: Saturday Whitney Hill. Some eighty pounds of bottles and cans Day Camp, Friday night social programs, floor hockey; were collected and brought to the Watertown Recycling aerobics;bowling, basketball, etc. Center. The youths and instructors, utilizing camcorders, The Men's Winter Basketball league at the East Jr. and produced their own commercials about their park. The Watertown High School gymn;..:'.u i.:r_i:J 17 teams.Adult youths wrote, taped, and edited the pieces which were golf, coed-volleyball, and women's basketball programs shown to all participants at Watertown High School. also attracted many participants. Camp Pequossette had another very successful season Program fees brought into the Revolving Fund with an average of 225 attending daily. The program amounted to $116,694 .42. This money is used to defray followed in 1992 was again carried out, but in 1993 the the cost of all adult programs, baton twirling classes, field trips included: the Museum of Science, Canobie Camp Pequossette, and many other department ventures. Lake, Movies,Water Country, Long Wharf, and the New England Patriot's training camp. 1993 New Initiatives and Expansions Fall& linter During the year 1993, the Recreation Department was The programs continued as in 1992, without the trip to involved in the continued renovation of Victory Field, as Watertown,CT.or the Food Pantry Drive. Attendance at the basketball and tennis courts were repaired. The Baton classes went up to 45, while in the Men's Winter initiatives begun in 1992 were repeated this year,with the Basketball league, the number of teams rose from 17 in addition of a new supervision of the Tennis courts at 1992 to 20 in 1993. Victory Field evenings and weekends during the month of Pro�nam fees brought into the Revolving Fund in 1993 amounted to $116,244.51. This money is used to defray the cost of all adult programs, baton twirling classes, Camp Pequossette, and many other department ventures. `t 1994 New Initiatives and Erpansions T ' During the year 1994, the Recreation Department was _ involved in the plans to renovate the Arsenal Park tennis +' and basketball courts, and also in the reconstruction of How Park. .1 250 people attended the Family Cookout at O'Connell Field at the end of the final Camp Pequosette session. Spring All programs run in 1992 and 1993 were continued in Members of the Lowell School Track Team are shown the spring of 1994. In addition, a track meet was held at with the M. John Marley track Meet Trophy, June 1994 Victory Field in honor of M. John Moxley, Sr. with 38 trophies awarded. 1 field trips were taken to "Disney on Ice". Library Summer During the years of 1992, 1993, and 1994 the Watertown The department supervised playgrounds as in 1992 and Free Public Library was faced with a challenging, 1993; In 1994, field trips were offered to Millbury sometimes discouraging, often gratifying and always Amusement Park, the movies, M.D.C. swimming pool, interesting three years. Through it all, the library Bentley College Athletic Center, Arsenal Park, Charles continued to provide quality services to its patrons. This River Canoe & Kayak Center, Water Country in report will note some of the highlights during these years. Portsmouth, N.H., Whalen Park, the New England Patriots pre-season camp in Smithfield, R.I., Canobie Renovation Lake,a boat cruise of Boston Harbor,an overnight camp- On January 23, 1992, the Main Library reopened to the ing trip to Lake Kiw;inne,Hanson, Ma.,and Good Times public after renovations were completed. An open house Amusement Center in Somerville were offered to those was held in February so the community could inspect the youngsters who participated in our summer program. newly renovated building. The renovation updated the A treasure hunt was held for the second year at lighting,wiring,provided central air in the 1950's addition Whitney Hill,and the youngsters and instructors spent an and provided a much needed elevator to make the afternoon at the WatL-rtown High School watching a VCR building handicapped accessible. movie of their choice. In order to complete the work the renovation began,the Camp Pequossette had another very successful season Trustees established a refurnishing fund. One of the first with an average of 201 I attending daily.For the fourth year donations to the refurnishing fund was $1,000 from the a Family Night cookout was held for all who had attended. Fire Department's Union to purchase furniture for the This years field trips included: the Museum of Science, Young Adult room. Another donation to the Fund came Rogers Zoo, Movies, Water Country, Canobie Lake, and from the Pratt family of Brooklyn, N.Y., progeny of the Patriot's training camp. Charles Pratt, for $10,000 to purchase tiered magazine The boys summer basketball league enjoyed its sixth racks and a newspaper displayer. year and had a very successful season. The girls program was again extremely well received. Grants and Fundraising In 1994 over 1800 park permits were issued by the To augment both municipal and state funding, the Recreation Department. As in every year, we would like library, as in years past, relied upon grants and support to thank the Department of Public Works for their from the Friends of the Library. In 1992,the Library was immediate response to the needs of our citizens by lining also the fortunate recipient of two Harriet Hosmer and maintaining the I kids for all events. statues: Puck and Will o'the Wisp, which were acquired entirely with donations. Also in 1992, Lisa Tiernan was FaU& Winter awarded a Watertown Arts Lottery Grant to create a Programs were run as in the previous two years, with stained glass window for the library,which now adorns the only a few changes. In 1994, the indoor sports programs staircase window facing Main Street. were conducted for ch i Idren in grades 2 to 5 (rather than The library was awarded an LSCA Title I,Multicultural K to 5, as had been (lone). Attendance at Baton classes Grant for $19,200 from the Massachusetts Board of rose to 68 in attendance each week, and this year the Library Commissioners. This grant, entitled "Project programs for special needs adults added a hayride and a Transition" was an outreach project to make the library Holiday Party to the usual wide variety of offerings. In more accessible to the Armenian,Spanish, Italian, Greek addition to the usual program for adults, a men's over-35 and Russian speaking population. basketball program was started. The Business Collection Grant for $10,000 helped Program fees broughI into the Revolving Fund in 1994 purchase 50 additional print business referencd titles amounted to $130,37�.60. This money is used to defray (including books,periodicals and government documents) the cost of all adult programs, baton twirling classes, and a subscription to the Newsbank CD-Rom database for Camp Pequossette,and many other department ventures. access to the Boston Globe and its index so that the library is better able to assist members of the Watertown We would like to thank the Recreation Commission for business community with research. An improved business its assistance and guidance, as well as all the Town reference collection enabled the library to become a Departments, who have worked with us over the past principal source of information for local companies. three years to provide it quality recreation program for the The Self-Help for Library Use Grant for$19,201 helped citizens of Watertown. the library increase access to library services and 39 collections to the physically and visually impaired cut, the Branch libraries hours were reduced from LJAAI:i I...,Ihy through adaptive equipment. The special fourteen hours per week to nine hours per week and one equipmennL included letter enhanced software for the staff served both libraries. All temporary part-time online catalog,large typsrlkcu.,voice reader,wheelchair employees were laid off. Due to this reduction in funding, accessible tables, electronic magnifiers and descriptive the library was in jeopardy of not being in compliance with video service video recordings,all of which enable patrons the Municipal Appropriation Requirements for receipt of to use the library more independently. direct state aid and certification. Therefore the library, The Friends held two annual Book Sales and used the for the first time since Proposition 2 1/2, filed a waiver proceeds to support professionally performed library application,which was approved. programs and the museum pass program. The Library Director,Francis MacFarlane,in becoming familiar with the Massachusetts Board of Library Trustees Commissioners and the standards for State Aid discovered The Library celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1994. that state monies had not reimbursed the library account An outdoor concert was held and an open house where but had instead gone into the town's general fund. The proclamations from the State House and Town were town immediately transferred funds into the library received. The Town Council, in recognition of the account resulting in the funding of the Branch hours for importance of the Watertown Free Public Library to the twenty-one hours a week in February 1994. community it has served for 125 years, proclaimed the Francis MacFarlane resigned in June. Assistant week of January 15 to January 21, 1995 as Library Director, Maureen Conners, was named Acting Director Appreciation week. for the rest of 1994. Charles T. Burke, Trustee of 54 years, died in 1993 at the age of 91. Mr. Burke was noted for his outstanding Services contribution to the library over the years and his unfailing Project Literacy continued to grow and become an commitment to ensuring that the library served the needs integrated part of library services. Project Literacy of patrons and in particular the youth of the town. In provided one-on-one tutoring and some small group honor of his memory, the Board of Trustees renamed the instruction to adult learners in the Watertown area. Young Adult Room the Charles T. Burke Room. During 1992-1994,Project Literacy was awarded an LSCA In an attempt to meet the growing needs of the Title VI grant from the U.S.Department of Education for community, as well as determine the most effective and the amount of$35,000 each year. These grants continued efficient method of delivering services to increasing to support one-on-one tutoring, decreased the waiting numbers of users with the same budget or shrinking period for students, increased the number of tutor funding, the library embarked on a long range planning trainings and provided an administrative assistant. The process. The library's five year plan consisted of. a program serves 100 new students and supports approx- community profile, a description of the library, a mission imately 75 continuing students. statement, services roles; multi-year goals and objectives Upon completion of the library renovations,the literacy for the facility, collection, staff and services; a needs collection was moved to the first floor to increase its statement and action plan; and measurement standards accessibility. The collection's circulation increased from 47 and methodology. The committee included staff members, to 175 per month. Board of Library Trustees and communit) :o�:pj t::wuntatives. The third and final Annual Telethon on Cable Channel This document was accepted and approved by the Board 13 was held in the Spring of 1992, raising more than of Library Trustees and is on file with the Massachusetts $4,000 for Project Literacy. This event was an excellent Board of Library Commissioners. The plan is reviewed opportunity for the community to learn more about annually by the Board of Library Trustees and staff. A Project Literacy and for members of Town Council, long range plan is now required by the State Library School Committee and library staff to be involved in the Agency in order to apply for federal and state competitive literacy program. grants. The Adult Services Department held the Adult Book Discussion Group and the Poetry Group throughout these Administration years and attendance remained constant. An exhibit and In December of 1992,Helene Tuchman,Director of the book discussion series entitled"Encounters in Norumbega: Library for three years, retired. A search for a new the Hidden Story of New England Maps", conducted by Library Director began in 1993. In July, Francis Dr. Alan Taylor, was held at the library in 1992. This MacFarlane was appointed Director of the library. series was a project of the New England Foundation for In 1993, the library was negatively impacted by the the Humanities, with funding from the National reduction of municipal funding in FY94. B.,«a: ... :,, ,f this Endowment for the Humanities. Other programs, 40 including readings b% local authors, financial planning flower garden has been there since. Both are tended by seminars,and historic.t I slide shows,were held throughout a preschool group and their parents and an older the years,with an av, t age of twenty attendees. children's group. Two traditions, the Annual Egg The Interlibrary loan capability beyond the Minuteman Decorating Contest and the yearly May Day Celebration, collection increased and the Minuteman Library Network have been established. grew to twenty-four Public libraries and two academic The East Branch has made a special effort to display libraries in 1994. materials from our Armenian collection and a program, In order to make v u r collection more accessible,MLN which highlights an area of interest to the Armenian offered DIAL-UP-Ac'('ESS to the online catalog from culture,is held annually. The Children's Department held patrons' home computers. many story hours and weekly class visits were made by The number of reference questions answered by the students and teachers. Both branches work in conjunction Adult Services Department also increased. They average with the Main library on special crafts programs, reading approximately 17,000 reference questions per year. The clubs, movies and story hours. Adult Services Depai tment continued to provide service The Technical Services Department has shown great to Shut-ins and to th,,,c in Senior Housing. flexibility and ingenuity in handling the many forms of The Young Adult Department has used eye-catching media that the library now lends to the public. Books, displays, developed book lists, and increased the number periodicals, compact discs, audio tapes and videos all of visits to the school: for Book Talking to attract young require different handling to identify them and protect adults to the library. In turn, the number of classes to them. The volume of media has increased and Technical visit the library for bibliographic instruction and Book Services continually processes these materials rapidly and Talks increased. A closer link was formed with the effectively. English Department which resulted in meetings for The Circulation personnel at the Main Library and teachers being held :tt the library once a year with the Branches handle every item and encounter every person Young Adult librarians to share new books and resources. who enters or leaves the building. They face a continually Class visits have doubled over the past three years as have increasing number of patrons and variety of materials that visits to the library by students and teachers. are borrowed and returned each day. They process The Young Adult n)om was heavily used by students overdues, register new patrons, answer more than 400 seeking information to complete assignments and for telephone calls weekly - all with accuracy and efficiency. summer reading. The young adult summer reading clubs The usage of the Museum Pass Program,which is handled over the past three y(%irs had 360 participants who read by the Main Circulation Department, increased 7% more than 700 books. the number of reference questions between 1992 and 1994 and more than 1,200 Watertown answered by the department increased 25% between 1992 families per year have participated in this program. and 1994. The Library system circulated 799,145 items from 1992- The Children's Department continued to serve the 1994. younger population to encourage the love of reading and The custodial staff has worked very hard to keep our learning as well as familiarity with the library. The aging buildings and equipment in working order and Children's Department plans year-round clubs, special accessible to the public through snow,rain and mechanical storytelling events, film programs and crafts programs,all failure. In 1992 Head custodian, John Carey retired. of which continued to be popular and well attended over William Romeo was appointed Head Custodian in 1993 these years. These types of programs, which averaged and retired in 1994. twelve per month witli an average attendance of 291 in In closing, a thank you to the Town Manager and the 1992, increased to average twenty-two programs per Town Council for recognizing the value of Library services month with an avera.,e attendance of 460 in 1994. The to the community. And finally,our personal thank you to summer reading programs for readers had 612 participants the Staff and Trustees for their commitment to the library more than three years and the read-to-me had 275 and the community. participants. A combined total of books read over the three years was 18,536. While the East Branch and the North Branch each offer a complete range of library services for all ages, albeit in very limited hours to their neighborhoods, they also offer a unique quality of programming suited to the interests and needs of their constituencies. One highlight of the North Branch programming was the Garden Club. The large backyard one year had vegetables growing and a 41 Veterans' Services Skating Arena Through the diligent efforts of this department, the The John A.Ryan Skating Arena amounts received by veterans and their dependents was On August 27, 1994, the former Watertown Municipal increased in each of the years 1992, 1993, 1994. These Skating Arena was rededicated in memory of the late John funds come from the Federal Government for A. Ryan. As a Town Selectman it was Mr.Ryan's dream compensation to veterans and for pensions to veterans or to be able to provide the youth of Watertown an arena their dependents. By applying for and receiving these they could call home. The dedication ceremonies were funds, the amount of money paid out by this Department attended by over one hundred people, who enjoyed an was kept to a minimum. afternoon of skating and a cookout. During the years of 1992, 1993, and 1994, the case load The arena has gone through some changes in the past in the Veteran's Office increased along with an increase in few years,including bleacher renovations,outdoor lighting, paper work. The increase in the case load was a direct a flagpole and a state of the art sound system being result of the state's economy. The paper work increase installed. Some updates to the refrigeration plant took was largely due to the aging of the World War II and place in the summer of 1992, with a new coolant tank Korean Conflict veterans. Most of the veterans required being installed. Repairs were done to the suspended assistance in filing for Social Security Benefits, veteran's ceiling,arena glass, and dasher facings. pensions, and widow's pensions. Others were seeking The arena became a non-smoking facility in August of advice on how to be admitted to the Veterans 1994, and the cooperation of the public has been Administration Hospitals. Admission to a V.A. Hospital outstanding. The ventilation systems were upgraded by in the near future could become a problem for the elderly installing new filters on the intake fans, and remote and the indigent. With the many cuts in the state budget motors were repaired on the outlet vents. An ice and the increase in the cost of medical coverage, more resurfacer monitoring program has been set up to closely and more veterans will be seeking admission. This will be analyze the air quality levels inside the building. The even more of a problem if the proposed cuts in Medicare Commonwealth has tested the air quality during and Medicaid actually take place. There are only so many operation;the arena received above quality passing grades. beds available and it may become necessary to admit only those patients deemed to be in critical condition. This could cause an increase in the case load and the monies spent. This office utilized state and federal programs and ' various referral sources. With knowledge of Social Security, Welfare, Medicaid, and other government ' agencies, this office was in a position to guide veterans ■ ® , , and their dependents to the proper offices to obtain the increased and future benefits due them. This has kept our expenses to a minimum with greater benefits to our c veterans. As in the past, this office continues to complete Veterans' Affairs forms and handle telephone calls and correspondence to the Veterans Affairs Office for Watertown residents,to eliminate their trips to Boston for necessary information. These types of services save the The John A. Ryan Skating Arena Dedication Ceremonies applicant both time and money. All of the above has resulted in increased benefits to veterans and their The John A. Ryan Skating Arena is considered one of dependents and indirectly, a financial savings for the the busiest arenas in the state. It is home ice for the Town. Watertown High and Middle Schools,Newton North and The Veteran's Services Department continues to work South High Schools, Waltham High, and also Bentley with the Watertown Veteran Organizations in the planning College. During the season the arena will host of Memorial Day Observance. The Town of Watertown approximately fifty regular season games. Every March Veteran's Service Department is a one-stop center to aid, the arena is chosen by the Massachusetts Interscholastic assist, and advise veterans and their dependents. The Athletic Association to be a host site for the High School Department is proud of the work that we accomplish. Tournament games. The arena has set records for the 42 amount of games each year, playing host to over twenty public relations,data collection and analysis, and reports games in a one week period. For their efforts, the arena to State regarding trash collection. The DPW staff has received " I he Distinguished Friend Award", administration published new street and sidewalk presented by Mas,.rchusetts Interscholastic Athletic regulations in April 1993. Association, (M.I.A..\.). Public Skating attendance is on the rise, averaging over Cemetery twelve thousand skaters per season. The Group Lessons The Cemetery division is responsible for the program has given instruction to over 800 skaters per maintenance of over thirty acres of cemetery at three season, and the morning Stick & Puck sessions has seen separate locations, sale of grave plots, preparation of almost fourteen hundr c:d players each year. Through the graves, and oversight of funerals at Town cemeteries. outstanding efforts of the board members and coaches of the Watertown Youth Hockey Association, the youth of Central Motors this community have a program second to none. The The staff maintains and repairs Town vehicles. In prior Senior A Men's Hockey League continues to thrive with years, the majority of repairs were contracted to private an eight team league, playing on Sunday and Monday vendors. Now the majority of repairs are performed in evenings. house by DPW staff, saving the Town time and money. A sincere thank YOU must be extended to the family of James A.Dragone,Watertown High School Class of 1975. Forestry In the summer of 1994 the arena was in desperate need of The Forestry divisions handles pruning and maintenance a new scoreboard. 1 hrough a generous donation the of urban forest and shrubbery on Town property. arena was able to purchase one. December 17, 1994 was chosen to be James A. Dragone Night, and, during the Highway Watertown High hockey game, the new scoreboard was The Highway division is responsible for the maintenance officially dedicated "In Memory of James A. Dragone, and repair of approximately 72 miles of Town roadway W.H.S. 1975". A sign 1,laced directly beneath the board is and 144 miles of Town sidewalk, maintenance and repair a lasting tribute to both James and the entire Dragone of paved areas abutting or contained within Town family. facilities,and review and issuance of relevant permits. The staff of the Job n A.Ryan Skating Arena would like to thank the Fire Dc-Partment, Rescue Squad, Police Parks Department, the staff t Town Hall, and the Department The Parks division handles all the maintenance needs at of Public Works for :III of their efforts in making this 88 acres of Town grounds, parks, and recreational arena a great facility 1(, skate in. facilities. The division interfaces with all groups using facilities, and accordingly marks playing fields for all baseball,football,field hockey and soccer games played by Departmen - of Public Works high school, recreation department, and youth groups. Properly and Buildings The Department of Public Works services residents, The staff of the Property and Buildings division repairs local businesses and other branches of the Town and maintains Town facilities, including HVAC and government. The functions of the Department fall under lighting systems,signage for elections and Town functions the broad divisional categories of: Administration, and the complex electrical wiring for the Town wide fire Cemetery, Central I`Iotors, Forestry, Highway, Parks, alarm and emergency response systems. Property and Buildings, Recycling Center, Sewer, and Water. Sewer and Water More closely related than any of the other divisions,the Administration water and sewer crews handle the maintenance and repair The office staff handles public relations and of approximately 80 miles of sewer mains and 80 miles of information, permits, departmental payroll, purchasing, drains with accompanying service laterals, cleaning of all invoicing,accounting,µ ater and sewer billing,commercial Town catch basins, plumbing for all Town facilities, and trash collection billing, cemetery records, funding issues review of relevant permits. surrounding all construction contracts, and the interface with state and federal :wencies. Staffing and Personnel Administrative staff also maintains communications with During the FY92 - FY94 time frame, the Department the contractor providing residential trash removal,handles implemented two major policy changes. First, the 43 elimination of divisional barriers was implemented to the D.A.R.E. program into the middle school. This allow for a more efficient use of the work force.Although program consists of a 10 lesson plan that emphasizes each employee continues to be assigned formally to a information and skills to enable students to resist peer specific work area, all employees now receive training in pressure and negative influences in making personal all phases of the Department's operations, yielding a choices. larger pool of workers able to respond to a given number of situations. The second practice was aimed at the improvement of employee morale by promoting from within the ranks as well as giving employees a role in certain aspects of the decision making process. John McMahon, Superintendent of Public Works since 1988, resigned in April 1993 to take a position in Framingham. He was succeeded by Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Acting Superintendent and former Deputy Superintendent. John Perino, Water Construction Foreman, served as Acting Foreman in the Highway Division following the retirement of Louis DeFelice. 4 FY1992 - FY1994 Landmarks Computerized billing for commercial refuse collection was initiated with the sale of paper bags and then shifted D.A.R.E. Officer Robert Eldredge presenting to a charge for businesses using the Town's residential certificate at Sth grade D.A.R.E.graduation pick-up contract. DPW staff repainted the fleet of DPW vehicles and performed extensive fleet repairs. The DPW undertook The department initiated the process to implement the the refurbishing of many aging town vehicles in an attempt new Enhanced 911 emergency phone system including to extend their life expectancy. This proved to be very provisions for the deaf and persons with other disabilities. cost effective and beneficial to the community, instilled The upgrade from Basic 911 to Enhanced 911,a process pride in the workers, improved morale, and increased which began early in 1991 for Watertown, is scheduled to overall respect for the fleet. be completed by Nov. 1, 1995. With Enhanced 911 each Large scale equipment purchases allowed for in-house emergency call is immediately routed to the correct local performance of work previously reserved for contractors public safety agency based on the telephone number and and for replacement of aging vehicles. address of the caller. The Enhanced 911 equipment at the Watertown Public Safety Answering Point displays the callers telephone number and location. This allows the Police Department dispatcher to send emergency assistance to persons who are unfamiliar with their location or are unable to convey their location due to illness, accident, or language Administrative Services problems. Enhanced 911 is based on the actual location In 1992 the Watertown Police Department instituted the of a telephone to determine which city or town's Public D.A.R.E.(Drug Abuse Resistance Education)program in Safety Answering Point receives the call. the elementary schools. D.A.R.E. is a copyrighted, Watertown's previous system, Basic 911, was only able comprehensive drug and violence prevention education to route 911 calls from Watertown telephone exchanges program for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. (923, 924, 926, & 972) to emergency dispatchers. This D.A.R.E.represents a collaborative effort between school prevented Watertown residents that had adjoining town and law enforcement personnel. telephone exchange numbers from using 911 as an The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to equip emergency number. These residents had to dial a full 7 Watertown elementary students with the necessary skills digit number. Basic 911 also did not provide any to resist substance abuse, violence, and gangs. D.A.R.E. additional information such as the telephone number or program lessons focus on many objectives for children location information furnished by Enhanced 911. including enhancing their self-esteem, learning anger Implementation of Enhanced 911 in Watertown is in management, and building interpersonal and conjunction with the ongoing effort of the Massachusetts communications skills. In 1994 the department introduced Statewide Emergency Communications Board. The Board 44 is tasked with prov 1ding Enhanced 911 to all municipalities an instructor in the use of 005 pepper spray (non lethal statewide. The(•ristence of a statewide standard will help method to control unruly persons). Off. Physic then maximize the use of public resources while continuing to trained and qualified the entire department. contribute to better service for the inhabitants of the town All officers maintained their qualification with the 9 and state. millimeter pistols and familiarization with other weapons For the first time in three years the police department at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield. Night firearms received new marKcd police cruisers in late 1994. training involving actual street conditions an officer may In 1994 memb,rs of the department provided security encounter in a potential deadly force situation were to President Geoi.�c Bush who came to the Perkins school simulated in live fire, low light exercises at the Boston to receive an awa , . Police Department Range. Many police officers attended retraining sessions which were conducted by various law enforcement specialists, '-u : i.e., the Breathalyzer,child abuse, mobile and fixed data terminals, etc. Several Detectives received additional training in the field of Narcotics,Investigatory Techniques, Finger-printing and Anti-Gang Violence. Uniform Division The primary mission of the Patrol Division is to serve Watertown's citizens and to protect their property through enforcement and highly visible deterrent activities. The officers of the Patrol Division represent the Department's first response to all emergencies and most calls for service. During the time period covered by this report officers assigned to the Patrol Division responded to an average of over 19,000 calls for service per year and either initiated or assisted in events and investigations that resulted in an average of over 1200 arrests per year. These statistics do not reflect officer-initiated contacts made by patrol officers while on normal patrol. Heavy emphasis by the Patrol Division was also placed = in the enforcement of traffic regulations in keeping with President Bush at the Perkins School to receive award. the goal of moving vehicular traffic safely and effectively on the streets of Watertown. Personnel and equipment Training were assigned to monitor and enforce traffic rules and During 1992, 191)3, and 1994 all members of the orders when necessary in keeping with this goal. Watertown Police I)apartment attended forty hour In- Patrols were adjusted during the course of the year to Service Training sessions presented by the Massachusetts address increased activity due to holidays, special events, Criminal Justice 'I raining Council. The In-Service and recreational events at parks and playgrounds. Patrols Training program Ir:rs a core curriculum consisting of were increased during peak shopping periods in the criminal and constitu t ional law update,crisis intervention, business areas of Watertown. This was accomplished by domestic abuse prevc ration,and C.P.R. Other topics range utilizing both foot and motorized patrols. from accident investigation to suicide prevention. The Patrol Division has striven to provide efficient and Various officers ;mended specialized domestic abuse effective service to the needs and expectations of members seminars sponsored by the Middlesex District Attorney's of our community. The Patrol Division works in concert Office and by the State Attorney General. Other with other divisions in the Police Department and agencies specialized training included the completion of the three within the area to accomplish this goal. Computer data is week Institute for Law Enforcement Management analyzed on a daily basis to assist in the deployment of Command Training Program at Babson College by Police Officers to areas in need of a police presence. Lieutenants Deveau and Dupuis and Sergeants Rocca and Pugliese. Off. Eldredge attended a two week class and was certified as a DARE Officer. Off. Collins completed the Occupant Protection Usage and Enforcement Instructor Training Program Off. Physic was certified as 45 Officer William A. Maloney Retired 06/29/60 Deceased:09/23/93 Years of Service 14 Officer Sylvester P. Murphy Retired 01/05/61 Deceased:07/18/94 Years of Service 8 Officer John J. Hanlon � 1 ( Retired 11/12/60 Deceased 09/01/94 Years of Service 32 Officer William W. Carnes Retired 10/12/60 Deceased 12/02/94 Years of Service 30 Officer .lames J. Lockwood Retired 01/28/68 Deceased 12/09/94 Years of Service 17 Town Manager swearing in Sgt. Thomas Rocca and Lt. Raymond Dupuis upon their promotions Personnel Crime Prevention Unit The Crime Prevention Unit coordinates programs for PROMOTIONS both the residential and business community. The Crime Edward P. Deveau, Lieutenant 08/13/92 Prevention Unit is a resource for targeting specific Edward S. Kasabian, Sergeant 11/25/92 geographic areas, based upon crime type and frequency, Raymond J. Dupuis, Lieutenant 03/18/93 that may be vulnerable to criminal activity. This Unit also Thomas F. Rocca, Sergeant 03/18/93 has responsibility for public information activities, news Jeffrey Pugliese, Sergeant 08/26/93 releases and media relations for the Department, and safety programs within the elementary school system. RESIGNATIONS In conjunction with both the Arsenal and Watertown Officer Robert Knell 02/01/94 Malls, programs were conducted for all store managers and selected employees in effective crime prevention RETIREMENTS methods in a retail environment. Captain Richard J. Kelly 12/27/92 Additional crime prevention programs were: Operation Patrolman John J. Reardon 07/08/92 Identification,where engraving tools are made available to Patrolman John J. Lawn 12/27/92 mark personal valuables. Home & Business Security Patrolman Frederick S. Macfadgen 12/27/92 Surveys, where officers visit home and business locations Patrolman Dennis Dhoku 06/05/92 and advise owners on such matters as alarms, locks, and Sergeant William O'Grady 07/07/93 lighting. Neighborhood Watch, where meetings of Patrolman Peter Seminara 05/19/94 concerned neighbors are encouraged to watch the property Chief Robert M. Kelly 06/30/94 of others and report anything suspicious.Crime prevention and awareness programs were held for various civic groups IN MEMORIAM as well as employees from the business community, It is with deep regret and a sense of personal loss that through company health fairs and other functions. we record the passing of the following members of this Matters related to substance abuse, personal protection, Department who, during their years of service, faithfully and protection of property, both at home and in the performed their duties. workplace,were all covered in these meetings. The Crime Prevention Unit conducted individual Sergeant James W. Chamberlain classroom instruction at the elementary school level Retired: 04/26/66 Deceased:06/07/92 throughout the year in such areas as pedestrian safety, Years of Service 22 bicycle safety, school bus safety and substance abuse awareness. 46 The School Crossing Program during this period was supervised by Sergeant O'Connor and Officer Collins of the Traffic Division. The School Crossing Guards assigned to the program are responsible for the safe passage of school children to and from school throughout the Town. There are presently twenty-seven Crossing Guards at various intersections in close proximity to the { schools. The major enforcement statistics are as follows: 1992 Oper. Under Influence Arrests 64 Motor Vehicle Violations: Moving citations 10,307 Parking Violations 23,720 1993 I Oper. Under influence Arrests 83 McGruff the "C �ie Dog"distributing safety materials Motor Vehicle violations: to children at Cr, e Prevention Fair at Watertown Mall Moving citations 8,454 Parking Violations 20,735 1994 Child safety ha, Iways been a priority issue with this Oper. Under Influence Arrests 54 department and, ti mphasize that, the Crime Prevention Motor Vehicle violations: unit conducted p grams at both the Watertown and Moving citations 6,608 Arsenal Malls. 'i cse programs included Project Kid Parking violations 18,032 Care, designed t, educate families on child safety, including photogni ing and fingerprinting children. Also, During 1992 the Watertown Police Department this unit held at c Watertown Mall a Bicycle Safety investigated 708 reportable motor vehicle accidents.These Program which inc,L1ded a bicycle inspection followed by accidents consisted of personal injury and/or property the children riding t heir bikes on a specified safety course damage over $1000. through the Mall. In 1993 the Traffic Division investigated 989 reportable As part of the Department's overall Crime Prevention accidents as follows: Program, we advoc.ite citizens being aware of suspicious Motor vehicle vs Bicycle 18 activity in their neighborhoods and workplaces. The Motor vehicle vs Fixed Object 76 Department recognises through its Good Citizen Award Motor Vehicle vs Moving MV 861 Program those citiietis who, through their alertness and Motor Vehicle vs Parked MV 17 concern for others, have greatly assisted this Department. Motor vs Pedestrian 17 Traffic Division In 1994 the Traffic Division investigated 971 reportable During the period of 1992, 1993, and 1994 Officers accidents as follows: assigned to the I raffic Division performed traffic Motor vehicle vs Bicycle 10 enforcement dutie throughout the Town, including Motor vehicle vs Fixed Object 76 enforcement of parking regulations in municipal parking Motor vehicle vs Moving MV 847 areas as well as on T u blic streets. Motor vehicle vs Parked MV 17 In addition to regular assignments,the'Traffic Division Motor vehicle vs Pedestrian 21 used Selective Enfor<<ment Teams. These teams focus on specific locations and types of violations that are known to The above data included the investigation of an accident be accident causative. These violations include excessive involving a fatality: speed,operating under the influence of alcohol,and other Apr. 9, 1994, Main& Waverly MV vs FO flagrant acts that contribute to accidents. During 1993 the Watertown Police Department applied During this time period the Traffic Division, in for and was awarded a Traffic Safety Grant from the conjunction with the Watertown Traffic Commission, Governor's Highway Safety Bureau for the enforcement of conducted numerous surveys/investigations at locations Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Speeding, throughout the Town, the purpose of which were to Pedestrian Safety and Child Restraint Safety. analyze the requirements for installation of traffic control 47 devices,signs,parking regulatjons and Q;4er traffic related The major enforcement statistics relative to special activities. The Traffic Division also conducted additional investigation are as follows: surveys and investigations for other Town agencies such as 1992 the D.P.W.,Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board. Arrests for domestic violence n/a The Traffic division also maintains a Major Accident Sexual assault investigations 3 Investigation Team which is on call and available on a 24 1993 hour basis for serious and/or fatal accidents. Officer Arrests for domestic violence 80 David Collins is certified as an Accident Reconstructionist Sexual assault investigations 4 and provides the Watertown Police Department with an 1994 expertise that few local departments currently possess. Arrests for domestic violence 79 Sexual assault investigations 6 Detective Division The Detective Division is comprised of the Investigative The division has continued to work closely with area Unit, Licensing Unit, Juvenile Unit, and Domestic departments, including Boston, to address the increase in Violence Unit Members of the division investigated gang activity. A detective has been assigned to identify numerous crimes, initiated investigations, inspected and monitor gang activity. The detective also acts as licensed premises, and were involved in programs for liaison with other local and Federal and agencies. juveniles, the elderly, the business community and the Throughout the year there was a continued effort to general public. scrutinize reported crimes,which revealed that there were, The division conducted two (2) homicide investigations in fact, many unfounded crimes and that many reported during 1993. Ann Yukovich was killed on August 22,1993 commercial larcenies were committed by employees. and the investigation resulted in the arrest of Michael During the past calendar year officers from the Bowler. On November 25, 1993 Lyle Brownwell was detective division conducted several investigations into stabbed to death by his sister Kim Mirabito. The division illegal gaming activity. As a result one (1) person was spent many hours investigating both murders and those arrested for violating the Gaming Laws, and he was efforts resulted in convictions in both cases. charged with Illegal Possession of Gaming Apparatus and In 1994 Watertown had visits from former President Registering Bets in violation of M.G.L.A. Chapter 271, George Bush and the First Lady of Armenia. The entire Section 17, also with Being Concerned With Setting Up division assisted in providing protection for President and Promoting a Lottery in violation of M.G.L.A.Chapter Bush's visit to the Perkins School. When Mrs.Levon Ter- 271, Section 7. Petrossyan visited the Armenian Library and Museum on August 13, division provided personal protection. Substance Abuse Statistics In addition to the investigation of criminal activities, In 1992 as a result the investigations of violations of the Detectives provided service-oriented functions to the narcotic drug laws,eighty-one (81) arrests were made and public,particularly with juveniles and the elderly. the below charges were filed: Since the establishment of the Domestic Violence Unit in 1992 an average of over 250 cases a year have been Conspiracy to violate C.S.Act 21 investigated. In addition, the Unit provides legal advice, Possession C.S. 52 support, and assistance with other agencies, with the Possession W Int to Dist 10 emphasis being placed on the safety of the victim and the Poss Needle/Syringe 17 prosecution of the abuser. Unlawful possession heroin 5 Watertown's Detective Unit worked closely with Poss heroin int to dist 1 Federal,State, and other law enforcement agencies in the Trafficking in cocaine 6 "war on drugs". Violations of the Controlled Substance Being present where heroin is found 1 Act continue to be the target of department efforts. Cultivating marijuana 1 Investigations and search warrants have led to the seizure TOTAL 114 of currency, homes, motor vehicles and other personal property. Detectives also provide education to the youth In 1993 narcotics violations investigations resulted in of Watertown on the dangers of drugs and abuse. They sixty-four (64) persons being arrested and the following also provide assistance in referring abusers to treatment charges filed: programs for help in an attempt to prevent further crimes. Seizures of large amounts of cocaine in other communities Conspiracy to violate C.S.Act 5 have been the direct result of investigations originating Possession W Int to Dist 18 from information received by Watertown Police Officers. Poss Needle/Syringe 8 48 Unlawful posse,,;ion heroin 6 prosecuted an average of 2,500 criminal cases per year and Poss heroin Int to Dist 6 fifteen cases per day. During this time this office Being present where heroin is found 3 processed in excess of 4,000 motor vehicle related cases. Unlawfully mfg controlled substance 4 Appeals of motor vehicle citations resulted in court Unlawfully posy controlled substance 40 hearings on over 1500 traffic citations and a resultant 180 TOTAL 90 appeals of those hearings. In addition to prosecuting cases resulting from arrests In 1994 as a re�ttlt of the investigations of violations of the Prosecutor's Division is also responsible for obtaining the narcotic drug laws seventy-two (72) arrests were made warrants and summons resulting from investigations by the and the below charges were filed: Detective Division. The Prosecutor's Division processed all complaints Conspiracy to violate C.S. Act 7 made by civilians as well as the police-initiated cases. Administering a C:.S. 1 Civilian complaints arise from actions taken by private Being present where heroin found 1 citizens and private security services that may require a Unlawfully mfg C.S. 7 police report but not the physical arrest of a suspect. Unlawful poss C-S. 42 This Division is responsible for all officer and civilian Unlawful poss C.S. int to dist 22 scheduling as to witness appearances,court dates, analysis Unlawful poss heroin 5 and continuity of physical evidence such as drugs,weapons Unlawful poss needle/syringe 7 and documents for both the District Court proceedings Trafficking in o)mine 1 and any Grand Jury actions or appeals to the Superior Uttering false prescription 3 Court. At the conclusion of necessary court proceedings, TOTAL 100 the Prosecutor's Division coordinates the return of property to its owners, destruction of drugs, disposition Juvenile Unit and/or destruction of firearms and other weapons. During 1992,the .f uvenile Unit had official contact with 188 juveniles (11 7 males & 71 females) for various Licensing Unit offenses. 58 juveniles were arrested, 23 juveniles were In order to encourage cooperation between the summoned to court, 42 juvenile runaways were located licensees of the Town and the Police Department,and to and the remaining 65 juveniles had police contact that did detect possible violations of the laws and regulations not result in court action. governing licenses, members of this Department In 1993 Det. 1A unger had official contact with 176 conducted inspections of various licensed establishments juveniles for various offenses (112 males & 64 females). during both day and nighttime hours. Any irregularities In summary, 72 juveniles were arrested, 17 were observed during inspections were investigated and summoned to court, 44 runaways were located, and the appropriate action taken whenever deemed necessary. remaining 43 youths had contact with the juvenile unit During the past three years, as a result of complaints that did not result in court action. filed with the Watertown Licensing Board, the following Also in 1993 this unit had 27 presentations and actions were taken: the licenses of various liquor conferences with community groups on juvenile issues. In establishments were suspended for a total of twenty (20) addition the unit initiated 23 child abuse investigations days. Also, various Auto Repair Shop licensees were with the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. suspended for eight(8) days. One (1) Auto Dealer Class In 1994 the juvenile unit had official contact with 177 II,one(1)Auto Repair Shop, and one(1) Fortune Teller juveniles resulting in 40 arrests, 29 summonses, and 97 had their licenses revoked by the Watertown Licensing contacts that did not result in court action; also 59 Board. It was found necessary to revoke five (5) Firearm runaways were located. Also in 1994 this unit had 18 Identification Cards and one (1) Hackney license, and to presentations and training conferences with community suspend four (4) Permits to Carry Firearms. groups and initiated 72 child abuse investigations in During the years 1992 through 1994 officers from this cooperation with D.S.S. department conducted many investigations into illegal The Juvenile Officer represents the Police Department gaming activities. Advice was given to many individuals of as a member of the Governor's Alliance Drug Task Force, the consequences of their actions the following arrests serves on the Council on Community Education, and were made: assists in the direction of the yearly Shamrock Roadrace. Gaming in a Building 6 Illegal Poss of Gaming Apparatus 2 Prosecutor's Divi, ' n Illegal Use of Telephone to Register Bets 2 During the yes.: 1992, 1993, and 1994 this division Permitting Gaming in a Building 1 49 LICENSE Aj??L jL(_A i iUN33 1992-1993-1994 Recommended Recommended APPROVED DENIED TOTAL Auctioneers 1 l 1 1 112 Auto Dealers Class 1 29 2 31 Class 2 39 2 41 Class 3 6 0 6 Auto Leasing/Rental 22 0 22 Auto Repair Shops 218 3 221 Beano Licensees 22 0 22 Change of Manager 8 0 8 Change of Ownership 9 0 9 Change of Name 2 2 4 Change of Hours-Liquor 0 2 2 Christmas Tree Licensees 11 1 12 Coin Amusement Devices 242 2 244 Common Victuallers 234 0 234 Constables 6 4 10 Entertainment Permits 40 0 40 Firearms-Alien Registration 43 0 43 Carry 245 35 280 Dealers 0 0 0 Purchase-Permit to 2 0 2 F.I.D. Cards 407 11 418 Hackney Carriages 64 0 64 Drivers 205 2 207 Stands-Private 36 0 36 Public-Rotating 12 0 12 Junk Collector 0 0 0 Liquor-Clubs 33 0 33 One Day Permits 484 0 484 Package-All Liquor 27 0 27 Beer & Wine 16 0 16 Restaurant-All Liquor 81 0 81 Beer & Wine 17 0 17 Lodging House 3 0 3 Music Box Licensees 44 0 44 Parking Lot-Open Air 24 0 24 Peddlers 23 1 24 Public Dance Permits 184 1 185 Public Weighmaster 9 0 9 Raffle & Bazaar Permits 75 1 76 Retail Store (24 Hour) 11 0 11 Second Hand Dealers 3 1 4 Service Station (24 Hr) 0 0 0 Solicitors 46 2 48 Special Closing Hours 540 1 541 Special Police Officers 25 0 25 Sunday Licenses 52 0 52 Misc. Investigations(WLB) 364 0 364 TOTALS 4074 74 4148 50 Fire Def rtment engaged in this fire suppression effort for several hours, and were successful in preventing the fire from extending to adjacent structures. 1992 On December 22, 1992, a major natural gas leak Incident Response occurred when construction workers inadvertently The Watertown Fire Department responded to 3,802 ruptured an intermediate pressure gas main on Lexington fires and emergency calls for assistance during the year Street. The Fire Department responded to the emergency 1992. A summary of those incidents and estimated along with the Police Department and personnel from the property losses as compiled by the Fire Prevention Bureau Department of Public Works, and emergency response is as follows: personnel from the Boston Gas Company. It was necessary to isolate the immediate area of the gas leak, Accidental alarm s 78 and evacuate nearby homes. Utilities in dwellings were Motor vehicle fires 24 shut off to prevent the possibility of explosions. The fire Assistance with animal control problem 36 chief ordered a second alarm transmitted in order to bring Investigate an oil leak or odor 10 all Watertown firefighters to the scene to assist with Investigate a gas leak or odor 46 mitigation efforts. The incident was brought to a Brush fire 42 successful conclusion without injuries or major property Rubbish fire 32 loss. Oil burner malfunction or fire 73 Smoke condition investigated 151 Estimated Property Loss in 1992 Electrical problem with appliance or service 68 Structure fires $255,800 Structure fire 27 Motor vehicle fires 44,300 Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 21 Other fire categories 12,700 False calls reporting a fire or emergency 111 Alarm system malfunction 408 Total estimated dollar loss from fire: $312,800 Assist with water problem 104 Assist with lockout from car or dwelling 178 Fees Collected Investigate report of explosive device 9 Smoke detector inspections $5,600 Investigate machinery malfunction 15 Permits issued 8,320 Hazardous material leak or spill 15 Quarterly inspections performed 750 Emergency medical aid 1,752 Master fire alarm boxes, annual.fee 12,250 Miscellaneous assistance calls 79 Copies of incident and ambulance reports 200 Mutual aid respiase to other communities 146 Tank truck inspections 60 Elevator emergencies 12 Motor vehicle accidents 220 Total fees collected: $27,180 Calls investigated, no service required 51 Downed electrical or utility wire 51 Inspections by apparatus Reset fire protection systems 43 Oil burner inspections 50 ' Smoke detector inspections 560 Total Incidents for 1992: 3,802 Quarterly inspections: Day care facilities 56 Two Multiple Alarm Fires in 1992 Public and private schools 52 The Fire Department responded to many structure and Community residences 56 dwelling fires during the year. The initial response to such Nursing homes 12 calls is by two engine companies and a ladder company, Handicapped workshops 12 accompanied by tlic deputy chief on duty. This response Health programs 14 is usually sufficient to handle the fire emergency. Motels 4 However, fire conditions were so severe on arrival at one structure fire and one call for a ruptured gas main that a Apparatus Runs for the Year second alarm was sounded to bring all Watertown Engine 1 (Headquarters) 1172 firefighters and units to the scene. Engine 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1152 On May 16, 1992, a second alarm was sounded for a Engine 3 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1042 severe fire in a large storage building in the rear of 55 Engine 4 (Headquarters) 551 Franklin Street. All Watertown fire companies were Ladder 1 (Headquarters) 828 51 Ladder 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 577 service with the Belmont and Cambridge fire departments Fire Rescue (Station 3, No. Watertown) 1914 and elsewhere. It is carried on the Fire Rescue Fire Rescue to town of Belmont 81 ambulance stationed at the North Watertown fire station. Note: some incidents require multiple unit response Necessary training in the use of the unit was provided to several of the department's emergency medical Mutual Assistance with Other Departments technicians.The sixteen hour course included information The Fire Department thanks the departments of on cardiac structure and function, cardiac arrest and the Belmont,Cambridge,Newton and Waltham for providing use of automatic defibrillators,as well as operation of the station coverage during two multiple alarm fires in 1992. actual unit selected. The classes were provided without The department responded to other communities 146 charge to the department by instructors from the EMS times during the year. Those responses were to reported consortium. The automatic defibrillator was placed into fires near the Watertown border, or to cover assignments service in April of 1992, and has been used at several at fire stations in other communities during major fires,or incidents during the year. The department intends to in some cases directly to the fire to assist other request the purchase of additional units to be carried on departments. first-responding fire apparatus. Automatic Advisory Defibrillator put in Service Replacement Ambulance Delivered in 1992 With the financial support of the Town Council and the The Town Council voted in January 1992 to authorize recommendation of the South Middlesex Emergency the purchase of a replacement ambulance vehicle for the Medical Services Consortium, the department purchased town. The new ambulance was delivered to the Fire and placed into service an automatic defibrillator. These Department in May, at a cost of $71,500. It is a 1992 devices are being recommended by the medical community DOT Type III Ford Ambulance. It was manufactured by as the most appropriate intervention in cases of cardiac Wheeled Coach Inc. of Winter Park, Florida. It uses a arrest. Ford E-350 XL chassis and cab, specially modified for The unit purchased, at a cost of $7,000 including ambulance use. necessary accessories, is a Physio-Control Lifepak It is diesel powered, with a modular patient Automatic Advisory Defibrillator,similar to those now in compartment. It meets all DOT Federal emergency - --- - --- __O - -- -- WATERTOWN F!R� D� '!. � �• AMBULANCE y►i. A- �� D WAT11TOWN Fill BUT Pp- Watertown's New Ambulance was delivered in May, 1992 52 ambulance specifications for lighting and equipment. and Lts. John J. Haggerty, Eugene J. Merullo Jr., and The unit is equi 11ped with a UHF radio system to allow William F.Walsh III were commended by the department communications with both the Fire and Police for their efforts and participation in the Hurricane departments, as well as with the Metrofire District radio Andrew relief force in Dade County, Florida. These system. The ambulance can also contact the Region IV members,with permission of the president and members medical district radio network for hospital of the Town Council and the town manager,and with the communications. approval of the department, traveled to Dade County, The projected se rvice life of the new emergency medical Florida on Monday, August 31, 1992, and volunteered vehicle is three to I We years. The Fire Rescue ambulance their efforts and their expertise as professional firefighters responds to approximately 1,700 calls annually. and certified emergency medical technicians for a period The new ambulance replaced a similar unit delivered in of ten days. 1985, which will be retained as a spare ambulance. The On December 27, 1992, six Watertown firefighters with older truck was pl:tc•ed in service as a second unit during a combined total of 156 years of service to the town of the blizzard in Dec c tnber 1992, responding to several calls Watertown, retired from the Fire Department under from the East Watertown fire station. provisions of an early retirement incentive program. They were: Personnel Milestone 1992 Firefighter Ronald P. Alberico,who was appointed on Firefighter Nicholas V. Pepe was retired on March 12 January 8, 1966 and served for almost 27 years. after almost 29 yea r s of service. He was appointed to the Firefighter Edward L. Brown, who was appointed on department in Jule 1963. May 25, 1967 and served for more than 25 years. Firefighter Alfre;l F. Beninati was retired on March 26 Firefighter Ronald E. LaVache,who was appointed on after more than 32 %,ears of service. He was appointed to October 31, 1963 and served for more than 29 years. the department in I cbruary 1960. Lieutenant William F.Walsh III,who was appointed on Firefighter Geore J.Tirimacco was retired on May 31 April 24, 1968, promoted to the rank of lieutenant on after almost 31 yea rs of service. He was appointed to the September 8, 1978, and served for almost 25 years. department in August 1961. Firefighter Donald E. White, who was appointed on Firefighter Michael J. Corliss was granted a leave of April 29, 1969 and served the department and the town of absence from the department in order to pursue a career Watertown for almost 24 years. opportunity with the Mass. State Police. He was Firefighter Domenic J. Yeradi,who was appointed on appointed to the department in July 1991. December 30, 1966 and served for 26 years. Retired Captain Joseph P.Barnes died in July. He was appointed to the cepartment in June 1948. He was 1993 promoted to the rank of lieutenant in June 1961, and to Incident Response captain in March 1907. He served briefly as acting deputy The Watertown Fire Department responded to 3,936 chief in 1977. He retired in July 1980 after 32 years of fires and emergency calls for assistance during the year service. 1993. A summary of those incidents and estimated Retired Lieutenatit Maurice J.Sheehan died in August. property losses as compiled by the Fire Prevention Bureau He was appointed to the department in December 1939. is as follows: He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in November 1962. He retired in August 1974 with more than 34 years Accidental alarms 140 of service. Lieutenant Sheehan served for many years as Motor vehicle fires 35 Chairman of the Watertown Contributory Retirement Assistance with animal control problem 53 Board. Investigate an oil leak or odor 6 On September 9, 1992 Firefighters Daniel F. Investigate a gas leak or odor 48 McDermott, Richard C. Alexson, Q. Paul Paglierani, Brush fire 60 Robert J. Quinn,Stephen J. Caira,Mario A.Orangio and Rubbish fire 19 Robert A. Iannetta were commended by the department Oil burner malfunction or fire 46 for their actions at an incident which resulted in the saving Smoke condition investigated 96 of a human life. 1 he department also recognized the Electrical problem with appliance or service 63 efforts of Lt. Rchcrt B. McCarthy, Capt. James A. Structure fire 21 O'Reilly and Depute Chief Anthony M.Gianotti for their Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 34 leadership which loci to the successful outcome of the False calls reporting a fire or emergency 72 emergency. Alarm system malfunction 413 On September 22, 1992 Firefighter Michael F. Guerin Assist with water problem 129 53 Assist with lockout from car or dwelling 172 Inspections by Apparatus Ivestigate report of explosive device 11 Oil burner inspections 70 Investigate machinery malfunction 4 Smoke detector inspections 504 Hazardous material leak or spill 18 Quarterly inspections: Emergency medical aid 1,896 Day care facilities 64 Miscellaneous assistance calls 71 Public and private schools 48 Mutual aid response to other communities 138 Community residences 56 Elevator emergencies 13 Nursing homes 12 Motor vehicle accidents 224 Handicapped workshops 16 Calls investigated, no a;:,,4.0.aquired 44 Health programs 14 Downed electrical or utility wires 45 Motels 4 Reset fire protection systems 65 Apparatus Runs for the Year Total Incidents in 1993: 3,936 Engine 1 (Headquarters) 1389 Engine 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1289 One Multiple Alarm Fire in 1993 Engine 3 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1080 The Fire Department responded to many structure and Engine 4 (Headquarters) 262 dwelling fires during the year. The initial response to such Ladder 1 (Headquarters) 886 calls is by two engine companies and a ladder company, Ladder 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 494 accompanied by the deputy chief on duty. This response Fire Rescue(Station 3, No. Watertown) 2040 is usually sufficient to handle the fire Fire Rescue to town of Belmont 50 However, conditions were so severe at one structure fire that a second alarm was sounded to bring all Watertown Note: some incidents require multiple unit response, firefighters and units to the scene. and Engine 4 was deactivated on July 1, 1993 because of On July 6, 1993, a second alarm was sounded for a the budget deficit in Fiscal Year 1994. severe fire in a condominium dwelling unit at 93A Spring Street.All Watertown fire COMJ LLIJ I., i i.; e engaged in this Mutual Assistance with Other Departments fire suppression effort for several hours, and were The Fire Department thanks the departments of successful in bringing the fire under control with only Belmont,Cambridge,Newton and Waltham for providing moderate damage to the apartment and its furnishings. station coverage during one multiple alarm fire and several working fires in 1993. Estimated Property Loss in 1993: The department responded to other communities 138 Structure fires $193,800 times during the year. Those responses were to reported Motor vehicle fires 33,500 fires near the Watertown border,or to cover assignments Other fire categories 1,000 at fire stations in other communities during major fires,or in some cases directly to the fire to assist other Total estimated dollar loss from fire: $228,300 departments. Largest Losses in Property: Incident Command System Training for Department 35 Everett Ave., two-family dwelling $75,000 Officers and firefighters in the Fire Department 15 Sexton St., two-family dwelling 30,000 participated in a twelve-hour Incident Command System 93A Spring St., one-family apartment 25,000 training course in March, 1993. The National Fire Academy course was presented to all members of the Fees Collected department while they were on duty. The course was Smoke detector inspections $5,040 taught by a certified instructor from the Mass.Firefighting Permits issued 8,870 Academy. Quarterly ns performed 750 Master fire alarm boxes, annual fee 12,375 Firefighters'Award Ceremony at State House Copies of incident and ambulance reports 293 Three officers and seven firefighters,and the Watertown Tank truck inspections 420 Fire Department itself,were recognized at the 4th Annual "Firefighter of the Year" Award Ceremony, held at the Total fees collected: $27,748 State I house at noon on October 5, 1993. The members, including the deputy chief in charge along with Engine 1, Ladder 1 and the Fire Rescue,were 54 those who responded to a reported medical emergency on Firefighters John Baccari, Paul J. Coughlin, John F. August 27, 1992.The actions taken by those involved were Fahey and Kyle R. Lomax were enrolled in the Mass. successful in the saving of life under unusual Firefighting Academy's 48-day Recruit Training Course. circumstances. The course began on September 7. The firefighters were The members recognized were Deputy Chief Anthony graduated from the program on November 10. M. Gianotti, Capt. James A. O'Reilly, Lt. Robert B. Firefighter Richard T.Cieslik retired on August 26 after McCarthy,and Fire fighters Daniel F.McDermott,Richard more than 34 years of service. He was appointed to the C.Alexson, Paul Patilierani,Robert J. Quinn, Stephen J. department on February 4, 1959. Caira,Mario A. Omngio, and Robert A. Iannetta Because of fiscal constraints and departmental budget reductions in fiscal year 1994, Lieutenants Thomas P. Personnel Milestone.% McManus Jr.,Robert J. Quinn,William T.Gildea Jr.,and Deputy Chief William J. Reilly retired on January 11 Joseph Costa reverted to the rank of Firefighter. after 35 years of sc rvice. He was appointed to the Fire Retired Firefighter Quinnie J.Iodice dived on November Department on February 27, 1958. He was promoted to 2. He was appointed to the Watertown Fire Department the rank of lieutenant in September, 1968, to captain in in December, 1962. He retired in September, 1989, after September, 1974, and to deputy fire chief in June, 1987. many years of service to the department and the town of Lieutenant Peter 1% Baker, and Firefighters Kevin B. Watertown. Probationary Firefighter James M.Kelly,who Quinn, Daniel R. I.aVache, Russell B. Wiltshire and was appointed on May 27, resigned from the department Edward R. Santiag(), along with Police Officer Robert on December 14 in order to accept a position as a police Kelly,were commended for their actions on January 11 at officer in the city of Chicago. a medical emergency incident which resulted in the saving of a human life. 1994 John F.Fahey ww,appointed a firefighter in Watertown Incident Response by the town manager on January 28. Mr. Fahey had The Watertown Fire Department responded to 3,971 served as a firefighter in the Lowell Fire Department since fires and emergency calls for assistance during 1994. A 1989, and was furloughed because of budget constraints. summary of those incidents and estimated property losses He was rehired and returned to Lowell on December 10. as compiled by the Fire Prevention Bureau is as follows: Captain Renato .1. Barrila was promoted by the town manager to the rank of deputy chief on February 25. Accidental alarms 520 Lieutenant Michael J.Leone was promoted by the town Motor vehicle fires 40 manager to the rank of captain on February 25. Assistance with animal control problem 42 Lieutenant Daniel W.Walsh was promoted by the town Investigate an oil leak or odor 12 manager to the rank of captain on February 26. Investigate a gas leak or odor 60 Firefighters Robert J. Quinn, Thomas P. McManus Jr. Brush fire 48 and William T. Gildea Jr. were promoted by the town Rubbish fire 20 manager to the rank of lieutenant on March 4. Oil burner malfunction or fire 31 The Town Manager appointed eight firefighters to the Smoke condition investigated 84 department on May 27. Appointed were Paul J.Coughlin, Electrical problem with appliance or service 73 Kile R. Lomax,John Baccari,James M.Kelly,Thomas S. Structure fire 27 MacNeil, Anthony 1). Martino, Alan R. Morash, and Fires in stoves or cooking appliances 58 Gabriel Vellante. False calls reporting a fire or emergency 66 Because of budget constraints in fiscal year 1994, Assist with water problem 98 beginning on July 1, Firefighters Anthony D. Martino, Assist with lockout from car or dwelling 176 Alan R. Morash and Gabriel Vellante were furloughed Hazardous material leak or spill 15 from the department. Emergency medical aid 2,003 Firefighter Mich:icl J. Corliss resigned from the Miscellaneous assistance calls 118 department on July 1. He has accepted a position as a Mutual aid response to other communities 65 Massachusetts State Police trooper. He was appointed to Elevator emergencies 15 the Fire Department in July, 1991, and has been on a Motor vehicle accidents 169 leave of absence since July, 1992. Calls investigated, no service required 24 Capt. Robert H. McFarland was promoted to the rank Downed electrical or utility wires 47 of Deputy Chief,Lt. David A.Melanson was promoted to Reset fire protection systems 45 the rank of captain, and Firefighter Joseph Costa was Rubbish or dumpster container fires 20 promoted to the rank of lieutenant, all on July 15. Total Incidents in 1994: 3,936 55 Four Multiple Alarm Fines in 1994 Apparatus Runs for the Year The Fire Department responded to many structure and Engine 1 (Headquarters) 1581 dwelling fires during the year. The initial response to such Engine 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1206 calls is by two engine companies and a ladder company, Engine 3 (Station 2, East Watertown) 1202 accompanied by the deputy chief on duty. This response. Ladder 1 (Headquarters) 937 is usually sufficient to handle the fire emergency. Ladder 2 (Station 2, East Watertown) 321 However, conditions were so severe at three residential Fire Rescue(Station 3, North Watertown) 2045 structure fires and one fire involving hazai6ous materials Fire Rescue to town of Belmont 115 at a commercial building that a second alarm was sounded to bring all on-duty Watertown firefighters and units to Note: Some incidents require multiple unit response,and the scene. on July 1, 1994,because of continuing budget constraints, Ladder 2 was placed out-of-service on those dates when Date and Location of 1994 Multiple Alarms: staffing levels fell below seventeen on duty. January 19, single-family dwelling,77 Barnard Ave, June 4, single-family dwelling, 10 California Park, Mutual Assistance with Other Departments August 31, Haartz-Mason Company, 270 Pleasant St. The Fire Department thanks the departments of December 27, single family dwelling,29 Brookline St. Belmont, Cambridge,Newton and Waltham for providing station coverage during multiple alarm fires and several Estimated Property Loss in 1994. working fires in 1994. Structure fires $552,800 The department responded to other communities 65 Motor vehicle fires 74,300 times during the year. Those responses were to reported Other fire categories 43,350 fires near the Watertown border, or to cover assignments Hazardous spills 50,000 at fire stations in other communities during major fires,or Total estimated dollar loss from fire: $720,450 in some cases directly to the fire to assist other departments. Largest Losses in Property: 10 California Park, residence $150,000 Personnel Milestones, 1994 77 Barnard Ave., residence 110,000 Retired Firefighter Raymond A. Murphy Jr. died on 48 Chester St., residence 100,000 March 6, 1994. He was appointed to the Fire Department 29 Brookline St., residence 100,000 on April 12, 1951. He retired on March 31, 1982,with 31 years of service. Fees Collected Several members of the Fire Department participated Smoke detector inspections $8,520 in the production of "A Fatal Mix", a project of the Permits issued 7,675 Watertown Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, Quarterly inspections performed 800 Continental Cablevision,and students from the Watertown Master fire alarm boxes, annual fee 13,600 High School. The video program was selected for-regional Copies of incident and ambulmice t,�pui C. 265 and national recognition. Tank truck inspections 585 Because of budget reductions caused by fiscal constraints, the employment of Firefighters Paul J. Total fees collected: $31,445 Coughlin, Kyle R. Lomax, John Baccari and Thomas S. MacNeil was terminated on June 30, 1994, They were Inspections by apparatus: those with the least seniority as firefighters. In addition, Oil burner inspections 64 Firefighter Joseph A. Mazzola resigned from the Fire Smoke detector inspections 504 Department effective June 30,1994,and accepted a lateral Quarterly inspections: transfer as a firefighter to the Framingham Fire Day care facilities 64 Department. Public and private schools 48 Captain James A. O'Reilly was retired from the Community residences 56 department on October 24, 1994. Captain O'Reilly was Nursing homes 12 appointed a firefighter in the Watertown Fire Department Handicapped workshops 13 on May 1, 1969. He was promoted to the rank of Health programs 13 lieutenant on March 3, 1983, and promoted to captain on Motels 4 August 22, 1991. Captain Robert E. Ford was retired from the department on November 1, 1994. Captain Ford was 56 appointed a firefighter in the Watertown Fire Department environmentalist due to changes in laws and regulations on February 4, 1959. He was promoted to the rank of concerning gasoline stations and underground storage of lieutenant on September 19, 1968, and promoted to flammable and combustible liquids. captain on May 30, 1974. He has served as the All underground petroleum tank removal in the town is department's staff services officer since April 25, 1978. regulated by this office. Permits are required before any Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll made the following tank can be removed and records are kept of all removals. promotions in the Fire Department: Mass. General Laws Chapter 21 site assessment studies Lieutenant Philip S.Cook,was promoted to the rank of of properties being sold are researched for the presence of captain, effective "Tuesday, November 1, 1994. He was underground storage tanks, known spills which may have assigned as the department's staff services officer. occurred, and other environmental issues. Lieutenant Robert B. McCarthy,was promoted to the All incident reports of fire incidents, medical rank of emergencies and inspections performed are kept for future captain on November 1, 1994. reference and stored in the department's data base. All Town Manager Driscoll also reinstated Thomas P. such reports are tabulated by category and sent to the McManus Jr.and Robert J.Quinn to their previously-held Office of the State Fire Marshal for inclusion into the rank of permanent full-time lieutenants in the Fire National Fire Incident Reporting System. These fire Department on November 1, 1994. They had been reports are calculated for dollar loss to property as well as reduced in rank because of downsizing within the injury both to firefighters and civilian personnel. Studies department and a reduction in the officers' corps. with these statistics are conducted nationally on equipment Retired Firefighter Joseph P. Kelly died on December to determine a way to reduce fire loss . 2, 1994. Firefighter Kelly was appointed to the The Fire Prevention office answers many questions department on November 1, 1951. Ile was retired on about safety issues with the business community and the February 19, 1987. after more than 35 years of service to homeowner. The Bureau investigates any complaints the Fire Department and the Town of Watertown. regarding possible violation of fire safety regulations or Firefighter Kelly was a Charter member of Watertown any situation that may create a fire hazard to persons and Firefighters' Local 1347. property. Retired Firefighter Francis J. "Smokey" Callan died on December 27, 1914. Firefighter Callan was appointed to Fire Department Provides Basic Emergency Medical the department can December 11, 1939. He was retired on Assistance March 1, 1979 after almost 40 years of service to the Fire The Fire Department has provided basic emergency Department and the Town of Watertown. Firefighter medical care and transportation for citizens in Watertown Callan was a Charter member of Watertown Firefighters' since 1975. The department has a total of 53 firefighters Local 1347. who are certified emergency medical technicians(EMTs). Most of these EMTs are also trained on the use of the Fire Prevention Bureau cardiac defibrillator which is carried on the Fire The Fire Prevention Bureau is a versatile office of the Rescue/ambulance. The remaining firefighting personnel Watertown Fire Department. Permits of all kinds are are qualified as medical First Responders. All members issued by the fire inspector to allow people to carry out of the department certify annually in cardiopulmonary their activities in a safe and prudent manner. The fire resuscitation (CPR). prevention laws of the Commonwealth are enforced in The department's engine companies and ladder order to protect the safety of life and property from the companies are also equipped to handle medical dangers of fire. emergencies. One such company normally responds with Inspections of nursing homes,day care centers,schools, the Fire Rescue to medical assistance calls. Ladder lodging houses, motels, and group homes are conducted companies are also dispatched when specialized rescue four times each year to ensure public safety. skills or equipment are required. All gas stations and motor vehicle repair shops are inspected annually as part of their renewal of license process by the I ieensing Board. Civil Defense The fire inspector attends meetings of the Licensing Board to assist the board with interpretation of relevant fire laws and safety issues. Lead Planning Agency for Superfund Ammendments and Smoke detector inspections are scheduled through the Reauthorization Acts (SARA) Title III Activities Fire Prevention Bureau when a home is built or sold. Civil Defense is established primarily as a means to The fire inspector is of necessity also somewhat of an ensure the maximum survival of people and preservation 57 of property in communities in the event of natural or Plan, the Hazard Identification Capability Assessment man-made disasters. Civil Defense has the responsibility Plan,the Multi-year Development Plan, all with some for coordinating all the components of the emergency assistance from the state Civil Defense Agency. These management system in the town. These components plans are periodically reviewed and revised as necessary. consist of fire and police protection, emergency medical service, public works, volunteers and other groups Communications Equipment Upgraded in 1992 contributing to the management of emergencies. The The town purchased modem communications parts of the emergency management system are no equipment for Civil Defense purposes during 1992. different from the parts of government and the private Normal communications links are often lost following sector that manage the day-to-day affairs of the man-made or natural disasters. Officials at the municipal community. Emergency government is government in an and state levels often rely on the assistance of licensed emergency. The task of Civil Defense is to make certain amateur radio operators to augment phone and radio that the components of the emergency management communications. Two mobile transceivers and two system recognize the threats to the community, plan for portable transceivers were purchased to replace obsolete emergencies,can operate effectively in an emergency and radios and to allow communications with amateur radio can conduct recovery operations after a disaster. The repeater stations. These stations relay messages from agency is responsible for coordinating all the necessary Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency activities to ensure effective operations of the emergency headquarters in Framingham and its Area headquarters in management system. Tewksbury to communities throughout the commonwealth. Many possible shelter spaces have been identified in Watertown, and radiological air-sampling kits have been Emergency Preparedness Exercise procured and tested periodically. A basic emergency The Watertown Civil Defense Agency participated in operations plan and an alternate mini-evacuation plan "Hurricane Preparedness Week"as declared by Governor with route and host areas has been developed. Radio and Weld by taking part in a state-wide Hurricane Exercise communications tests are held periodically with area,state, during July. The exercise was coordinated by the and federal authorities. The Watertown Auxiliary Police Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency,formerly Department has several active members who contributed the Mass.Civil Defense Agency. The town's public safety many hundreds of hours of service to the town of and public works departments also participated in the Watertown during 1991. The men have completed exercise,according to Town Manager Michael J.Driscoll. Criminal Justice Training Council courses, It was coordinated locally by Fire Chief Paul McCaffrey, cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses and courses for the town's Civil Defense director. On that date First Responders to emergencies. All auxiliary police communications were maintained between the Town of officers must qualify to a standard each year at the pistol Watertown and the Area I Headquarters of MEMA. range. Civil Defense is responsible as the lead planning Local officials considered many of the same issues raised agency under the Superfund Amendments and during the August 1991 "Hurricane Bob". Those issues Reauthorization act of 1986, also known as SARA Title included the need for evacuation of people from low-lying III. Local civil defense agencies are currently working on areas,opening of shelters,loss of electric power,and care local emergency management plans to be used in the of special needs people. event of hazardous materials emergencies. David Rodham, Director of the Massachusetts To assure the effectiveness of mitigation,preparedness, Emergency Management Agency expressed approval that response and recovery actions taken to avert or minimize Watertown participated in order to carry on the high-level the effects of natural or man-made disasters, it is of preparedness that it has shown during real emergencies. important to establish reliable communications links with The Town of Watertown participates in other drills state and federal agencies, and other resources for concerning hazardous material accidents,blizzards,floods assistance. The Civil Defense Agency participates in and other disasters,on a regular basis. annual meetings of the Town of Watertown Local Emergency Planning Committee as it continues to review 1993 plans for initial response to hazardous materials In 1993 the Watertown Civil Defense Agency again emergencies. At present, the chief of the Fire participated in"Hurricane Preparedness Week"in July,as Department is designated as the Civil Defense director. described above. 1992 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan During 1992 the Civil Defense Agency was in the process During 1993 the Civil Defense Agency revised the town of updating its Comprehensive Emergency Management of Watertown's Comprehensive Emergency Management 58 Plan,with assistant, from the state Civil Defense Agency radio equipment to help out when needed. Such as well as Watert,v. vn's public safety and public service operators are designated as RACES. (Radio Amateur departments. The,C, plans are periodically reviewed and Civil Emergency Services) operators revised as necessa,�. Copies of the plan were distributed For emergency management purposes,Massachusetts is in late 1993 to the President of the Town Council, the geographically divided into four areas, and each area is Town Manager,the Town Clerk,the Director of the Dept. further divided into a number of communications sectors. of Community Dc,,.clopment and Planning, and the Civil Watertown is in one of those sectors, and emergency Defense Director. Copies were also prepared for the messages may be sent via amateur radio back and forth to Town's Police,Fire :ind Health departments,as well as the state Civil Defense headquarters in Framingham. This Dept.of Public P (,rks. radio link supplements telephone and commercial traffic networks. 1994 The Watertown Civil Defense director would like to The Watertown %uxiliary Police Department has several acknowledge the assistance of amateur radio operators active members who contributed many hundreds of hours Dom Bottaro WAIBHD,Phil Cook WBIFNX, and Brian of service to the town of Watertown during 1994. The McCaffrey N1RYL, for serving as RACES operators. men have completed Criminal Justice Training Council courses, cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses and Packet Radio Stations Established at DPW Storm Room courses for First Responders to emergencies. All auxiliary In addition to the conventional amateur radio voice police officers must qualify to a standard each year at the station, the Town's Civil Defense agency has established pistol range. a Packet Radio station at the DPW's"storm room" at the Municipal Garage. The storm room is used as an Project Northstar emergency operating center during and following The Town's Department of Public Works received a hurricanes,winter storms and similar natural disasters. A pickup truck in May 1994 under the Project Northstar packet radio station hes been set up to link the town with Program. The 4.K4 t-1/4 ton Dodge truck was provided at the Mass. Emergency Management Agency's Area I no cost under the surplus military distribution program headquarters in Tewksbury. Packet radio stations are designed to make vehicles and other equipment available somewhat similar to electronic bulletin boards; written to municipalities following the conclusion of Operation messages may be sent and received via computer and Desert Shield/D( <.-rt Storm activities. The truck was a VHF radio transmission. Messages may be stored, and welcome addition to the town's public works fleet, then forwarded to intended stations. It is a more according to DPW Supt. Gerry Mee. efficient method of using the radio frequencies,especially during emergencies. Emergency Resporz ce Guidebook Distributed Fifty copies of the 1993 Emergency Response Guidebook published by the US Department of Community Development Transportation v cre received by the Town in June 1994. The books were provided by FEMA, the Federal and Planning Emergency Management Agency, and distributed to all cities and towns in the Commonwealth by the Mass. The Department of Community Development and Emergency Management Agency. The books replaced a planning was created through a vote of the Town Council previous 1990 edition. They are intended as a quick in August, 1982. The Department provides a formal reference for hazardous materials incidents, and are relationship and coordination between several boards, usually carried in public safety response units. The commissions and committees,such as the Planning Board, guidebooks were distributed to the Fire Department for Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Housing all apparatus and ears,to the Police Department for patrol Partnership, the Facilities Inspection and Zoning cruisers, to the 1),-pt.of Public Works for their operating Enforcement Divisions,and the Planning and Community vehicles and supervisors cars. Development Office. Each entity is accorded professional Amateur Radio F.ACES Operators and support services by Department employees. The aim Civil Defense ..;encies have for many years relied on of integrating these related agencies is to improve licensed amateur radio operators to augment emergency communication and coordination and to provide services communications during natural disasters. These"hams", more efficiently to the community. A summary report of holders of Federal Communications Commission station the Departments major accomplishments for the years and operating licenses, donate their time and use of their 1992 through 1994 is given below. 59 This report is dedicated to the memory of Joseph C.Leah. • Management of the construction of the new Watertown Senior Center which was dedicated in January - of 1994. • Administration of various community development ' • grants such as the Small Cities,Home Improvement Loan Program, the federal HOME program, and the Public Works for Economic Development program. • Initiation and administration of economic development policies and procedures which will allow Watertown to remain competitive in retaining and attracting investment to provide for revenue and employment growth. The Department also provided assistance to the Blue Ribbon A Panel on Economic Development and which is described further in the section. We are pleased to report that during 1992 to 1994, the Department was successful in securing over$1.6 million in grant awards for Watertown. Included in this total are the following projects and programs: Joseph C. Leah GRANT PROJECT AMOUNT Chairman, Watertown Board of Appeals, 1978-1994 Small Cities Block Grant (State -E.00D) Senior Center $493,363 Town Hall ADA 100,000 Planning and Community Development Division Ars. Reuse The Division serves several important functions within Planning 22,000 the Department and the Town; among them are the following: Reuse Planning-Economic Adjust. (Fed-OEA) Arsenal Reuse 185,000 • Staff support to various boards, commissions and committees such as the Planning and Zoning Boards, Reuse Planning Conservation Commission, Housing Partnership, and (State-Land Bank) Arsenal Reuse 47,000 Arsenal Reuse Committee, Blue Ribbon Panel on Economic Development,and the Open Space Task Force. Community Planning Assistance (FED-EDA) Arsenal Reuse 262,500 • Representation to several agencies including Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MBTA Advisory HOME Program Board, and the Watertown Economic Development (Fed-HUD) Afford.Housing 455,000 Corporation. Home Improvement Loan Program • Coordination of real estate development activities, (State-MI-iFA) Housing Rehab. 100,000 land-use planning, transportation, housing and capital improvement projects and policies; TOTAL $ 1,664,863 • Coordination of the Infrastructure Bond projects such as the reconstruction of Fire Headquarters Station No.l, In 1993, the Department of Community Development the rehabilitation of Fire Station No.2, improvements to and Planning was awarded the Community Service Award Moxley,Lowell and Victory Fields,and renovations to the from Watertown Community Housing Inc. in recognition Main Branch Library. This four year improvement of outstanding community service in the area of affordable program was concluded in 1992 with the successful housing. Additionally, the Department was given the completion of all projects on schedule and within budget. Watertown Chamber of Commerce award for service to the business community. 60 Working with the Watertown Economic Development Board of Appeals Corporation, the Department managed the rehabilitation 1992 of over a dozen storefronts in Watertown and Coolidge During 1992, the Board of Appeals received a total of Squares under the Storefront Improvement Program. 29 petitions for a range of matters heard by the Board in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Planning Board Laws Chapter 40A,Section 14 and the Watertown Zoning Following mane months of research and public Ordinance. The petitions included: 15 applications for discussion, the Planning Board developed guidelines for Special Permits, 10 applications seeking Variance relief legalizing and regulating accessory apartments in town. and 4 Accessory Apartment applications. Fees collected An accessory apartment is a second, smaller, unit in a for those hearings from January 1, to December 31, 1992 structure built as a single family house,or a third,smaller, totaled $5,423.40. unit in a structure built as a two family house. The new As adopted by the Town Council on May 22, 1992 and regulations allow accessory apartments that provide incorporated into their Rules of Practice and Procedure, adequate facilities, including parking,and meet the town's the Board of Appeals has now assumed the responsibility health and safety standards. of legalizing of accessory residential units. This limited The proposal w:is discussed at a number of public program was implemented by the Town in acknowledging hearings, and then recommended to the Town Council, and responding to the long-standing problem of illegal which voted favorably on it in June of 1992. The new units. The main objective is to bring these units up to regulations were part of the Zoning Ordinance. Owners code for health and safety, and eliminate those units that of structures with accessory apartments had until cannot be made safe or do not comply with the criteria; December 31, 199, to apply to the Zoning Board of i.e., parking, size of unit. We look forward to reviewing Appeals for an acc•cssory apartment special permit. The those applications submitted for legalization and newly Town's new computerized geographic information system created accessory units. allows it to easily locate illegal units, using a combination In 1992, the Town accepted and implemented the Non- of assessing,zoning,,. and building department data. From Criminal Disposition ticketing process, pursuant to 1992 through 199-1. the Board processed 95 accessory General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D. This ticketing apartment applicat i,)ns. procedure is utilized by Zoning,Building,and Department The Planning Board continued its ongoing of Public Works, to offer the enforcing officer a remedy implementation of the Growth Management Master Plan, for immediate notification of violations for such"nuisance" through its revie" of construction and development type complaints. throughout the tm«n. In its role as advisor to the Zoning Board of Appo:als, the Planning Board issued 1993 recommendations on Special Permits, variances, and During 1993, the Board of Appeals received a total of Accessory Apartment Special Permits. The Board also ninety-nine (99) petitions. These petitions included: 40 advised the Town Council on four proposed amendments applications for Special Permits, 10 applications seeking to the Watertown /oning Ordinance. Variance relief and 55 Accessory Apartment applications. The most signific;int amendments were those associated Fees collected for those hearings from January 1, to with the re-zoning .>f the vacant and deteriorated Barry December 31, 1993 totaled $21,360.00. Controls property on Pleasant Street. The amendments As a result of a Blue Ribbon Committee formed to created a Limited Redevelopment District which allowed review governmental procedures and find effective ways to the Stop & Shop Company to acquire and revitalize the reduce the"red-tape", the Board responded by revamping site. Known as "contract zoning", the effort committed their meeting procedures, wherein instead of two Stop & Shop to prOvide several beneficial improvements meetings, hearing night and decision night, one evening to the site and surrounding area including: elimination of combination was instituted. This greatly reduced the environmental waste, construction of the new 77,000 turnaround time in getting petitioners' approvals. square foot supermarket, 300 new jobs, several thousand In responding to the number of applications received dollars for addition a I tax revenue,a conservation easement for accessory apartments, the Board designated one and public access along the Charles River, 100 new trees, meeting night each month for these specific petitions. traffic improvements on Pleasant Street, and a $58,000 Members of the Board consisted of Joseph Leah, contribution to renovate nearby Bemis Playground. Chairman, Anthony Furia, Clerk, Jonathan Bockian, Anthony Cristello,Elaine Grey,John McCarthy,Alternate and John Marshall,Alternate and legal advisor,Attorney Michael Barba. 61 i E~ i W l t Y Ribbon cutting ceremony for dedication of Bemis Playground renovations which were funded as part of the new Super Stop &Shop project 1994 During 1994, the Board of Appeals received a total of Anthony Cristello,and Elaine Grey with John Marshall as eighty-nine (89) petitions. These petitions included: 40 Alternate. The search for an alternate member had applications for Special Permits, 24 applications seeking begun. Variance relief, 3 applications Appealing the Determination of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and 36 Zoning Enforcement Officer Accessory Apartment applications. Fees collected for 1992 1993 1994 those hearings from January 1 to December 31, 1994 Complaints/Inquiries 785 730 876 totaled $18,672.50. Review of Building Applic. 420 515 602 On March 9th of this year,the Board of Appeals as well Review of Occupancy Applic. 63 67 73 as the Town of Watertown mourned the sudden passing of Review of Sign Applications 61 51 48 Joseph Leah, Chairman of the Board. Joe was a Special Permit/Variance 4 5 5 dedicated leader in the community and served it well for Conditions Reviews over 16 years. It will be difficult to fill his shoes and Board of Appeal Meetings 16 17 17 without a doubt we will miss him. Waltham Dist. Court Appear. 11 7 9 Filling the Chairman's shoes at this time was the former Non-Criminal Notice of Clerk, Anthony Furia with Anthony Cristello as acting Violation --Tickets Issued 4 - - clerk until June, when Elaine Grey was elected Clerk. Anthony Furia remained Chairman, John McCarthy became a full member in April with Jonathan Bockian, 62 Yacilities Inspection Division Inspector of Buildings 1992 1993 1994 Building Permits Issued 406 417 499 Occupancy Permits Issued 63 67 73 Sign Permits Issued 61 51 48 Certificate of Inspections Issued 22 42 25 Inspected For License Renewals Restaurants/Bars 32 30 25 Inspectors Fire Damaged Buildings 1 2 1 Complaints Receivcd 38 30 27 Building Violations I..etters Issued 29 14 15 Stop Work Orders Issued 1 2 2 Buildings Condemned 1 1 1 Non Criminal Notice of Violation Tickets Issued 5 - - Accessory Apartment Inspections &Follow-up Reports - 49 41 New Constructions: Residential $689,200 $494,600 $963,200 Non Residential $127,000 $585,000 $2,455,000 Extensions and Alterations: Residential $2,046,161 $1,976,430 $2,673,719 Non Residential $5,500,186 $4,583,070 $5,206,913 New Dwelling Units: Single Family 2 2 9 Two Family 3 2 4 Three Family 1 - - Razings: Single/Two-Family House 1 3 2 Garages 3 5 - Cement Block Buildings 4 3 4 Warehouse 1 - - Pools: In Ground 2 2 - Above Ground 2 2 - Conversions: Single Family To Two Family House 1 - 1 Three Family House To Two Family House 1 2 1 Beauty Shop To Apartment 1 - - Rooming House to 2-family 1 - - Two-family to Single - 1 1 Two-family to 3 units & dental office - - 1 Misc: Handicap Ramps 6 7 1 New Decks 20 13 7 Rebuild Existing ! �ccks/Porches 44 28 21 63 Inspector of Plumbing and Gas 1992 1993 1994 Plumbing: Number of Plumbing Permits Issued 412 409 359 Progress 66 91 140 Rough 136 137 148 Final 308 320 373 Layout and Design 60 43 47 Plan Review 47 34 37 Reinspection 31 23 71 Illegal 21 31 27 Gas Fitting: Number of Gas Permits Issued 351 354 327 Mercury Tests 146 137 152 Final 229 208 314 Plan Reviews 23 8 23 Layout and Design 41 27 41 Progress 39 65 74 Illegal 5 6 19 Fees Received from Plumbing/Gas Fitting Permits: $15,743 $19,290 $21,360 Accessory Apartment Inspections - 41 52 Building Inspections 34 27 21 Complaints Investigated - 17 17 Certificate of Occupancy Inspections - 7 9 Meetings: Attorneys 25 24 14 Architects, Engineers 22 18 30 Boston Gas Company 14 14 10 Building Inspector 38 60 65 Contractors 45 66 57 Department of Public Works 19 19 17 Department of Community Development& Planning 9 9 3 Educational 5 2 11 Fire Prevention Inspector 21 18 9 Health Department 10 9 3 Manufacturer's Representatives 11 5 21 Massachusetts Water Resource Authority - 5 2 New England Associates of Plumbing Inspectors 4 2 5 Plumbing& Gas Inspectors 10 12 25 Realtors 14 15 17 State Board of Plumbing Examiners 3 2 4 Town Hall Associates 3 6 8 Watertown Housing Authority 2 2 1 Watertown School 14 9 4 Wire Inspector 18 38 45 Zoning 9 9 11 Complaints Investigated: Plumbing/Gas Fitting, Heating, Sewer, Misc. 20 15 21 Beyond the execution of the above report, preparing and issuing plumbing and gas fitting permits, and related keeping of records, the usual daily office hours were kept. Therewith considerable time was spend in consultation with plumbing contractors, property owners, architects and uqdiem:,in reviewing plans, specifications,and investigating complaints. As alternate building inspector time was spent performing the duties of this position along with the normal responsibilities as plumbing and gas fitting inspector. 64 Inspector of Wire 1992 1993 1994 Permits Issued 457 487 451 Inspections and RcHispection 1320 1200 1150 Inspections For 0(�:upancy Permits 20 20 18 Inspected For Liccnse Renewals Restaurants/Bars 27 20 10 Complaints Invest i gated 20 17 12 Fire Investigation. 7 6 8 Electrical Layouts I or Town and Contractors 14 9 11 Accessory Apartment Inspections and Follow-up Report 49 41 Fees Collected: $25,676 $30,309 $38,059 Electrical Violations: Equipment 2 2 3 Homes 23 14 15 Restaurants/Bar� 12 6 2 Industrial 5 12 5 Petitions Approval for Town Council: Boston Edison 3 2 1 N.E.Telephone 6 5 7 Meetings: Consultation & l n formation With Town Residents 25 14 12 Boston Edison 10 10 13 New England Telephone 7 8 7 Electrical Inspect,rs 20 15 17 Traffic Commission 10 10 10 Building Department Personnel 18 20 22 Health Department 5 2 4 Fire Inspector 12 8 7 Fire Alarm Inspe,lions 15 12 10 ****************************************************************** Conservation Commission third grade for Arbor Day and Tree City USA 1991. "Cities are places where they cut down the trees and then Town Manager Joseph Painter gave a short speech and name the streets alter them." Earthtunes gave a grand performance singing environmental songs. Children participated using clever 1992 props. Watertown Named 'tree City USA"Again Watertown ha, been recognized again for its Wetlands commitment to the planting and care of town trees. The The Commission continues to protect the Town's Conservation Com mission has been named Tree City USA wetlands with the Watertown Wetlands Ordinance in three years in a root now. It is vitally important that towns conjunction with the Wetlands Protection Act. and cities do a go,.(i job of managing trees. Trees have long been recognised for the beauty and value they lend Hearings and Public Meetings to our homes, nei Hhborhoods, parks and business areas. 93 California Street At the same time, t hose trees help clean the air and keep MDC- Dealtry Pool Project the atmosphere in t)alance. State Department of Public Works The Conservation Commission held a sing-a-long at the Mount Auburn Cemetery Hosmer grammar school for grades kindergarten through General Services Administration 65 River Walkway Project Ruland Manufacturers - 380 Pleasant Street The Commission, in cooperation with the MDC, is Raytheon/Walkers Pond working with companies along the Charles River to establish a river path from Galen Street to Waltham. Trees Riverbend Office Park (9 Galen Street) constructed their The Commission planted twenty-five residential trees this portion of the riverwalk in the summer of 1991. year. The Arsenal Mall, Direct Tire and Superfitness Peter Fuller Dodge will be donating a generous portion of Gym donated a total of$8,000.00 to help the Commission their property at 414 Pleasant Street to the MDC that continue tree planting in Watertown. Super Stop and abuts MDC land along the river. This will enhance the Shop donated $25,000.00 earmarked for tree planting on future portion of the path planned between their property Pleasant Street once the street has gone under on Pleasant Street and the Charles River. reconstruction. Trees 1994 This year the commission was able to plant 40 trees In 1957, Massachusetts became the first state to around town. Emphasis was placed on planting Capitol establish municipal agencies dedicated to the promotion Street to replenish many of the trees that once formed a and protection of natural resources, by the acceptance of canopy along this street. The Commission is continually the Conservation Commission Act. In the early 1970's, striving w expand the tree prugi a.,Y to plant as many trees Conservation Commissions were also charged to carry out possible every year. The tree population in town is wetlands protection via the Wetlands Protection Act. mature and we are losing trees faster than we can plant And, in 1989 the Watertown Conservation Commission them. adopted regulations for the newly established Watertown Wetlands Ordinance, Chapter XV. This bylaw gives Mass Releaj Grant greater means by which to protect Watertown's wetlands. Twenty-seven sophora trees were planted with a $19,980.00 grant received from the Small Business Members included David McDonald,Chairman,Robert Administration along Arsenal Street between S.B. Green Collini, Marylouise McDermott, Cassie Thomas, Eileen Company and Butts and Ordway at 400 Arsenal Street. Zubrowski,John Hawes, and Patricia Schiavoni Trees were planted along the north side of the street in this planting. The Commission has had plans for planting Wetlands Hearings the entire length of Arsenal Street prepared since the Marco Solo Restaurant early 1980's. With the assistance of grant monies, the Raytheon/Walker Pond Commission hopes to have Arsenal Street planted in its Watertown Yacht Club entirety in the next few years. This will create a gateway Army Corps of Engineers/N.Beacon Street Parkland effect as you enter the town through this major artery. Army Corps of Engineers/670 Arsenal Street 1993 Land Acquisition Members included Steven Quintiliani,Chairman,Robert The Conservation Commission is looking forward to Collini, Marylouise McDermott, Cassie Thomas, David acquiring six to seven more acres of conservation land McDonald, Eileen Zubrowski, John Hawes, and Patricia after the closure of the Army Materials Laboratories. Schiavoni. Trees Wetlands This year the Conservation Commission only had The Commission continues to protect the Town's wetlands enough funds and donations to plant eighteen residentially with the Watertown Wetlands Ordinance in conjunction requested trees. They were planted on front lawns and with the Wetlands Protection Act. tree aprons throughout town. The Commission also, through a grant received under the Small Business Hearings Administration and the Mass Releaf program,was able to Boston and Maine Railroad plant 30 large honeylocust trees on Arsenal Street,a street United Parcel Service in great need of beautification and relief from the Scarborough Realty- 294 Pleasant Street combustion byproducts of automobile traffic. Two trees Rizzo Associates - 700 Pleasant Street were planted by the Conservation Commission and Trees Super Stop and Shop - 700 Pleasant Street for Watertown in memory of Joseph Leah, former Resna Associates/Sawins Pond Chairman for the Board of Appeals. Boston Scientific Corporation Although the Town has not funded the spring tree 66 planting program now for several years, the Commission has worked diligently to upgrade and revise their tree planting contract. -f'his will enable the Commission to obtain the best contractors and plant materials with a much more thorn ti gh and effective maintenance plan. Once the contract is complete, the Commission will be actively applying for various tree planting grants. Watertown continues to lose many of its mature trees and Lu it is necessary to replant continuously in order to maintainnA Watertown's urban forest. -- The Conservatio n Commission continues to get a steady ` stream of tree rey ti ests from residents who are eager to plant trees in front of their homes to help contribute to the beauty and environmental health of Watertown. River Walkway Project C �- The Commission is pursuing land acquisition behind - Pleasant Street as they have with companies such as - Riverbend Office Park, Peter Fuller Dodge, and Super Stop and Shop in conjunction with the Metropolitan District Commissi(in to open up river access to the public and in order to ()htain a greater green corridor which provides better pn,tection for the Charles River and its related resources. The Watertown Bousing Partnership During the years from 1992 through 1994,the Housing Piedmont St. Family assisted by First Home Program Partnership was successful in securing$533,000 in federal HOME funds from the US Department of Housing and Arsenal Reuse Committee Urban Development. The funds will primarily be used for The Arsenal Reuse Committee was appointed in 1988 the First Home program which provides downpayment to oversee the closure, environmental restoration, and assistance for k)w- and moderate income first time reuse planning of the U.S. Army Materials Technology homebuyers. The Partnership,working with Watertown Laboratory ("Arsenal"). Comprised of fifteen (15) Community Housing (WCH), established the program in members from differing sectors of the community, the 1993. Four Watertown families purchased their first Committee accomplished several important objectives homes during this period. WCH also conducted first time from 1992 through 1994. homebuying seminars with 48 persons earning their With the assistance of Congressman Joseph P.Kennedy certificates. II and Representative Warren Tolman,who is a member The Housing Partnership updated Watertown's of the Committee, a Defense-State Memorandum of Comprehensive I 1 o using Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Agreement(DSMOA)was signed. The document allowed which provided an a nalysis of the housing needs facing the the Massachusetts Departments of Environmental community as well as a plan to address those needs. Protection (DEP) and Public Health (DPH) to act as the Also during this period, the Housing Partnership, Town's technical consultants for the environmental through the Department of Community Development and investigation and remediation of the base. The Planning,continued its work as a certifying agency for the Department of Defense funded this effort which was Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's(MHFA)Home nearly $600,000, or 1% of the Arsenal closure budget of Improvement Loan Program. The Department has made $60 million. Included in this oversight by DEP-DPH were over $100,000 in leans to senior and low and moderate the Facilities Decommissioning Plan, the Phase II income homey% ners for energy conservation Remedial Investigation, and the initiation of dismantling improvements, exterior repairs, and interior activities for the Research Reactor Building. modernization. The Department has also been named to During 1992 and 1993, the Committee initiated the administer MHFA's Lead Paint Abatement Program. Reuse Planning and Feasibility Study for the Arsenal Property. This effort resulted in a plan which recommends the most feasible and advantageous reuse 67 options for the property. After an extensive Request for Agreement for Historic Preservation of the Arsenal. This Proposal (RFP) and interviewing process, the Committee document will help preserve for future generations the selected the firm of David Dixon-Goody Clancy to extensive historical significance that the Arsenal has conduct the study. The Committee is pleased to report played for the nation and the Watertown community. that the $210,000 study was funded fully by grants from Since most of the property is either listed, nominated or the Department of Defense-Office of Economic eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, the Adjustment($185,000)and the Massachusetts Government sensitive redevelopment of the Arsenal is a priority. Land Bank ($25,000). Following extensive public meetings, a Reuse Plan was adopted by the Committee Blue Ribbon Panel on Economic Development and the Town Council and recommends a mixed use The Blue Ribbon Panel on Economic Development, scenario for the redevelopment of the 37 acre parcel. hereinafter referred to as the "Panel", was appointed by The primary reuse option envisions a commercial area the Town Manager in May, 1992. The Panel was created capable of generating new job opportunities and tax as an element of a Five Point Plan for Business revenue for the community. Reuses such as research and Development in Watertown proposed by the Town development, light manufacturing, computer software, Council, and is comprised of the following individuals: office space,and other high quality sectors of the economy are promoted. A residential zone has been designated John Portz, Professor of Public Administration at adjacent to the previous Arsenal redevelopment housing Northeastern University and envisions up to 150 new dwellings with a component Mike Kelliher, General Manager-Arsenal Mall and of affordable units. President of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce Seven acres of the facility have been set aside for open Hope Tsacoyeanes,Executive Vice President, space, recreational, and historical reuses. Through the Watertown Chamber of Commerce National Park Service's Historic Monument Public Benefit James McDermott, Chair,Watertown Planning Board Transfer,the Town will be granted this area at no cost. It Joseph Leah, Chair, Watertown Zoning Board of contains the Commander's Mansion which is listed on the Appeals National Register of Historic Places. The landscape was Bob Collini,Watertown Conservation Commission designed by the famous Olmstead Brothers firm. The William Nealon, Commercial-Industrial Realtor mansion will be available to the public as a museum, and Paul Darcy, Manager,Northeast Savings Bank as a cultural and community center. Joanna Erickson, Concerned Citizens Group In 1994,the Reuse Committee was awarded$306,000 to begin implementing the recommendations of the Reuse The Panel was assisted by Mark Boyle, Director of Plan. The US Economic Development Administration Community Development and Planning, as well as Frank awarded$262,000, and the Mass Government Land Bank Creedon and Tim Egan,Master of Public Administration and Executive Office of Communities and Development candidates from Northeastern University. awarded$22,000 each to assist with several real estate pre- The goals and objectives of the Panel were developed development tasks including marketing, environmental from the above referenced Five Point Plan and contained permitting, fiscal impact analysis, infrastructure the following charges: engineering, and project financing. Also during this period,the Department of Defense revised the regulations 1. Identify the economic needs of the community with for closing and redeveloping military bases. Through the specific reference to employment, tax base and property President's 5 Point Plan and the Pryor Amendment, the revitalization, as well as the types of businesses to attract process was made more efficient and cooperative with to Watertown to satisfy those needs; local communities. The new guidelines will allow 2. Complete an inventory of all available commercial Watertown to have more local control and timeliness on and industrial space currently in Watertown; the revitalization of the property. 3. Identify current businesses in Watertown most likely Environmental remediation activities continued at the to expand; Arsenal property through 1994. The facility's research 4.Develop an outreach and marketing strategy including reactor was demolished and low level radiological waste incentives to promote Watertown and target industries was removed from both interior and exterior surfaces. which will satisfy the specific needs of the community; The Remedial Investigation for both building interiors and 5. Make business revitalization and economic soil-groundwater chemical contamination was completed development a priority of the Watertown community for and is being used as a guide to develop the plan to clean the purpose of expanding and enhancing the tax base and the property for a safe and high quality reuse. creating job opportunities. Lastly, the Committee executed a Memorandum of The live Point Plan and the Panel were established in 68 response to the de<,riorating economic conditions facing foster increased job opportunities, an Watertown. While ;tot inconsistent with the regional and enhanced tax base to provide for public national downturn, the community was experiencing its services,property revitalization,and a better own symptoms of i inancial ill-health. Those conditions quality of life for its citizens, and included a rising uttetnployment rate,a loss of nearly 3,000 jobs since 1988,bu,i ness closings and down-sizing,growing NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town vacancy rates, and ;i dramatic reduction in development of Watertown supports a policy of economic growth and and tax-producing, investment activity. Coupled with development which emphasizes the importance of shrinking local aid. `,Vatertown's ability to fund the cost of retaining existing businesses and encourages the location adequately delive r!ng its services to the public is of new businesses to the community, and threatened. As a strategy t,, address these problems, the Panel BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said policy is being conducted several months of research to identify and adopted to promote the economic health and stability of recommend solutions. A survey of the business Watertown and its citizens. community was conducted,and an in-depth analysis of the Town's agencies and processes was completed. Also, an examination of the economic trends and the growing and School Department declining business sectors was carried out. In January of l Q93, the Panel issued its Final Report containing several recommendations which should serve as During the past three years the Watertown School a blueprint to guide Watertown's economic recovery and Department has continued to progress in the numerous the community's ointinued fiscal good health. The major areas outlined in the Watertown Public Schools Strategic recommendations include: Plan. The Strategic Plan was initiated under the direction and leadership of the Watertown School Committee and a. Economic development policy statement endorsed by the committee in the fall of 1990. The long b. Strengthen community resources for economic term plan was accomplished through broad community development commitment.A yearly action plan provides the framework c. Formulate a business attraction strategy that keeps the system focused on the fulfillment of its d. Streamline re -ulatory review process mission. Efforts to support the goals of the Watertown e. Improve communication between town government School Department are reflected through a variety of and the business community accomplishments in curriculum development, student and professional achievement and involvement by parent and The Panel met periodically over the next months to community advisory groups. monitor and ad%,()cate the implementation of the Watertown is a community that cares deeply about recommendations. l'he Panel is pleased to report that all education. It is important that the citizens of Watertown of the recommendations are being supported and adopted. have a tool that measures the effectiveness of its schools. The following is the Economic Development Policy In the absence of a comprehensive way of examining Statement which was unanimously endorsed by the school success, an Indicators of Success Study Group was Planning Board and Town Council: formed in the spring of 1992 to organize and promote the discussion of how we might better define and monitor the WHEREAS, Watertown has historically been a center of success of the Watertown Public Schools. The challenge business and industry providing quality jobs, was to develop a useful set of criteria and indicators that products, and technologies, and broadens its approach to examining school and student success. The purposes of providing this array of indicators WHEREAS, the fiscal health and stability of the are to ensure accountability, to foster confidence in the community depend on the continued growth public schools, to encourage data-based decision-making and investment in the local economy, and for school improvement and to track progress over time. The Indicators of Success Study Group in June, 1993, WHEREAS, pro%iding an environment and climate recommended to the Watertown School Committee attractive to business development is variables to be utilized in analyzing the progress and necessary for Watertown to keep its success of the Watertown Public Schools in three major competitive advantage, and categories: The Watertown Community, which is a narrative and demographic description of the community WHEREAS, economic development in Watertown will and the student population; Process Indicators,which are 69 the variables that define what the system, parents and/or must learn to read mathematics in order to become able community do to support quality education;and Outcome to deal with the mathematics they see in newspapers, on Information, which are the variables that best define the television,on any job, and in school. educational results. The Indicators of Success Report is Another initiative of the department was to implement a comprehensive report that is presented in the fall of technology into the math program. Increasing the each year for the previous school year. There are numbers of graphing calculators at the High School has numerous program initiatives and innovations currently in been a goal of the mathematics coordinator. Teachers practice in the Watertown Public Schools. Highlights of received training on graphing calculators supported by the programs initiated between 1992 and 1994 follow. funding from the D.D. Eisenhower Professional Grant. Also, eight teachers were awarded a grant from the Mathematics Department Watertown Education Foundation in the use and The Mathematics Department continues the process of implementation of graphing calculators in classrooms. implementing curriculum and evaluation standards published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in the Spring, 1989. Teachers are focusing particularly on making mathematics something one does through solving problems, communication and reasoning, and making the learning of mathematics an active, constructive process. At all grade levels,K-5,teachers are incorporating many aspects of problem solving in their lessons. Students are getting more practice in a range of problem solving strategies as teachers make use of a variety of published sources. Teachers are drawing upon real life situations to present problems that are meaningful to children. This enables students to see how problem solving skills connect to other subject areas and to their own experiences. Also teachers have been piloting many new math programs with a goal of adopting one program for the system. _a At the secondary level, a major initiative of the mathematics department is to provide training in cooperative learning methods for all math teachers. The positive outcomes of cooperative learning strategies have been well documented. Research indicates that cooperative learning experiences in the mathematics High School Math Teacher Robin Fier classroom foster improved attitudes toward the subject matter and toward the instructional experience. The course Advanced Topics in Mathematics was implemented In addition to the grants mentioned above, Charles in 1993/94 at the High School and focuses on applications Garabedian, Coordinator of Mathematics, and Patricia in mathematics that deal with real-life situations. The Stayn, math teacher at the High School were awarded a importance of analyzing data from different disciplines, National Science Foundation grant to participate in a understanding mathematical models,and using technology summer program at Boston College (1993) to study (graphics and scientific calculators) are stressed. Linear discrete mathematics topics for implementation in the equations,linear programming,matrices,the mathematics classroom. Robin Fies, also a math teacher at the High of finance,accounting principles,probability and statistics School,was named a Peter Farrelly Teacher(1994) for her are areas of concentration. Cooperative learning and expertise in Mathematics Education. sharing of understanding is encouraged as a preparation for work beyond high school. Elementary Science One program that is being used in the Middle School as During the past three years, many new initiatives and well as the in some parts of the High School mathematics projects have been introduced and implemented in science program presents mathematics in an entirely different in the elementary schools. The primary goals are format. The emphasis is on reading and problem solving. consistency in the curriculum, hands-on inquiry-based The lessons are written for students and each contains learning and integration with all disciplines, especially questions on that reading. It is believed that students math and social studies. In grades 3 and 5, respectively 70 the Voyage of the Mimi and The Second Voyage of the parents and organizations,such as Project DARE and the Mimi were introduced. These programs integrate science managers of the Health,Tobacco Grant donated funds to with social studies, language arts, computer technology provide scholarships for those students who otherwise and math. would not attend. The Tufts Project provided eight primary teachers the opportunity to develop hands-on curriculum in physical science with support and instruction from mechanical English/Language Arts engineering students at Tufts University. This three year The Watertown English/Language Arts Department project was introduced and supported by the EDCO piloted its own writing assessment program for every Collaborative. student grades 6-12. An individual writing profile, The First Annual Spring Kite Day was initiated in the addressing specific strengths and weaknesses,is developed elementary schools. Kites measured, designed, painted for each student, class,and grade. Curriculum is adjusted and assembled by third graders were proudly flown at the accordingly. At Watertown High School a humanities Hosmer School field. The success of Kite Day has course for seniors and a cross-grade reading-writing resulted in an annual experience for the elementary school workshop course were added to the English curriculum. students. Project CURRENTwas established for students In addition, an interdisciplinary course in American and the community to become more aware of the Literature and US History was piloted by the English and environment and history around the Charles River. This Social Studies Departments. multi-disciplinary curriculum has been developed Watertown Middle School English teachers used the incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts, summer vacation to structure new interdisciplinary library science, art, music and physical education. The teaching units on the Civil War, Immigration, and Environmental Protection Agency funded the program Accepting the Challenge: Peace in Bosnia. The during the 1993-94 school year to provide teacher training Elementary Language Arts Program continues to be a and materials at the Cunniff School. literature-based program. All elementary classrooms During the 1994-95 school year, teacher training and utilize children's literature as an integral part of the sharing was expanded to include the Hosmer,Lowell and literacy program. Teachers continue to be engaged in other Cunniff teachers with the support of funding from Process Writing and integrate writing and reading. Many the Watertown Education Foundation. In June of 1994, teachers employ portfolios in writing as a means of all fifth graders had the opportunity to attend a authentic assessment. residential, environmental camp for three days. Horizons A major initiative has been the implementation of for Youth in Sharon, Massachusetts is staffed by Reading Recovery which is a short term intensive reading instructors trained in environmental and behavioral intervention program. The aim of the program is to raise science. Students participated in noncompetitive games, the reading levels of the lowest 20% of the first grade nature walks,and activities that focus on self-esteem,self- population so that they can be mainstreamed into the confidence and trust. Many staff members,administrators, regular classroom and function at the average level of first grade students. The results of this program indicate that 84% of the first grade students serviced by the Reading Recovery Program have successfully completed the program and returned to the regular classroom.Also, the Watertown Public School system was successful in receiving a $35,000 grant to develop a Reading Recovery Training Site. In addition to training Watertown's Reading Recovery Teachers, teachers from Framingham, Ashland, Newton, Westboro and the Maimonides School in Brookline have been trained at the Watertown site. The Watertown Public Schools have sponsored several "Celebrity Read Aloud" Programs as part of the Massachusetts Reading Is Fundamental Initiative. Many celebrity readers have visited our schools and read to our elementary students. In addition to many local people who have volunteered to read,several television and radio personalities have participated in the Celebrity Reader Program. We have been very fortunate to have Bob Outdoor Noncompetitive game at Horizons for Youth Lobel, WBZTV Sports Anchor, read to our elementary 71 children. He is pictured reading to a group of children Languages and Social Studies Department sponsored a 10 from the Lowell Elementary School. day tour to three European capitals, Rome, Paris, and London. Eleven Watertown High School students and two faculty members sponsored and chaperoned the tour. There is an active International Club which sponsors visits to museums and ethnic restaurants. The department has hosted a variety of guest speakers on Venezuela, France, Zaire, and Italy. French and Spanish Advanced Placement students have participated in the World Learning Cultural Exchange program at Bentley College. MCET French students have been chosen to participate in their interactive television program. World Language students have participated in LeGrand Contours .t (French), NJCL (Latin), and SAT Listening exams. The Department representation of the Middle School Tracking Committee has recommended that foreign language study commence in the 6th grade for all students. - y P - Occupational Education The Occupational Education Department implemented a Computer Aided Design(CAD)Program and expanded -` program offerings over the past three years. The Puppet Theater now being used in the Children's Room of the :f Main Library was designed and constructed by students in the Wood Program. The Fashion Show, an annual event, provides an opportunity for students of the Clothing and Celebrity Read Aloud Program wih Bob Lobel Fashion Program to publicly showcase their work. Occupational Education Department staff participated The Watertown Public Schools have been regular in a Curriculum Frameworks Study Group to help align participants in the Young Authors' Program sponsored by the Occupational Education curriculum with the State the Greater Boston Council of the International Reading mandated frameworks. As part of the Child Association.Young authors from the greater Boston area Development Program, students in the course were attended a conference to share their original literary assigned to local preschools in addition to town works. Several Watertown students from grades 1 elementary schools. Partnerships with Mass. Bay through 6 were recognized for their writing achievements. Community College and Aquinas College are being The month of March is designated as"Reading Olympics developed for business education, child development Month"in Watertown's Elementary Schools. The idea of studies, and automotive program. having a Reading Olympics was initiated by Mim Flecca, Local business partnerships continue to be a source of a teacher at the Hosmer Elementary School. Due to her education for our students. Speakers make presentations efforts, Watertown's Elementary School children to business classes concerning their field. Individuals who participate in a month long reading program which spoke to the students included John M. Madden, culminates in an awards ceremony where students are Controller, WGBH Educational Foundation and Eileen presented gold,bronze,and silver medals for their reading Glass, Human Resources Director of Sasaki Associates. efforts. The record number of hours read by all As part of career awareness, several female students in elementary students is 23,366 hours. The P.T.U. Occupational Education participated in a Gender Equity Organization of the Watertown Public Schools awarded a Conference. $600 Mini Grant to help pay for the Reading Olympics. Art World Language Art is basic to the core curriculum and offers all The Foreign Language Department is now called the students the opportunity to develop their critical and World Languages Department. Watertown hosted creative thinking skills, explore careers in the visual arts students from Spain for two weeks. Students lived with and develop an appreciation for the "creative spirit" in Watertown families and attended daily classes at each of us. The art faculty continues to work toward this Watertown High School. In February, 1994, the World goal and has seen success through student achievements 72 and professional development. initiatives around curriculum and assessment. The Art Highlights of the Art Education Program include: Staff has been involved with Project Zero's subgroup, Awards in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Award:Wang Project Muse, in the area of authentic assessment- Center "Art By Kids" honors mural painted by Ms. motivating students to talk about Art. The department Pannesi's 5th grade class with Mrs. Friedman at the release days have been devoted to this topic and the study Hosmer School. Artwork by students was selected for the of various forms of authentic assessment is ongoing. State's Youth Art Month Exhibit at Symphony Hall. During the month of April, the Alumni Art Exhibits held Social Studies at Watertown High School. The Art Department and the The Social Studies Department has recently completed Watertown Mall hosted 300 students and parents at the a curriculum review process which has evolved during the opening of Young Artists reception of the Annual Student past three years. The entire program has been reviewed Art Exhibit. Watertown's Jessica Marcus and Amelia and evaluated relative to objectives, goals, skills, Kadiffwere delegates to Art-All-State. assessment and content. The primary focus of the department is to assist students in the attainment of Professional Art Staff are involved in a number of democratic views and civic skills, knowledge and cultural professional development endeavors, including a tour of understanding, life long skills which can be applied to all the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard, workshops at phases of learning and the importance of social the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the participation. Special emphasis is being paid to the study Understanding Art course offered at Watertown High of non-western societies in recognition of the need for School by Research for Better Teaching. better understanding of the history and culture of Asia, Africa,and other nonwestern peoples,while continuing to emphasize the centrality of western civilization. Ongoing initiatives include the improvement of writing skills of students, the development of research skills and a the use of critical thinking skills as applied to a historical _ content as well as in daily life. Other modes of teaching and learning include use of primary sources,debate,role playing,cooperative learning, } use of simulations,data-based inquiry, guest speakers and field trips. Skills are being developed through sequential, systematic instruction throughout the K-12 mode. Skills are grouped in a problem-solving/decision making format +� in the following categories: skills related to acquiring information, skills related to organizing and using p „r information, and skills related to interpersonal relationships and social participation. New initiatives include open-ended questioning, a form of authentic assessment which allows students to use higher order thinking skills through a variety of writing Middle School students with art teacher Joanne Murman and student teacher John O'Connell styles. The use of alternative assessment techniques is work on "Respect" mural also a major focus of the Social Studies Department, a process designed to assess students strengths through a variety of different processes. Arts and the Social Studies Departments have also The Art Staff began the arduous task of writing a new collaborated on a series of interdisciplinary initiatives at visual arts curriculum. Dr. William McManus, adjunct both the Middle School and High School levels including professor of curriculum at Fitchburg State College, an American Studies Program at the High School and a presented three sessions on writing a fine arts curriculum "Making Connections" Program at the Middle School. for the staff to kick off this endeavor. The Art Department hosted an outside evaluation team as part of Music the curriculum review cycle. Members of the Art and Providing unity and cohesiveness in the music/drama Music Departments meet together to study the "Arts curriculum has been a goal for the department. A result Curriculum Frameworks." This is a step toward of working towards that goal is the elementary school interdisciplinary understanding and planning for the state band concert program in which combined choruses and 73 bands from each of the elementary schools perform as one Watertown students acquire and strengthen skills in large group. Nearly 300 voices and 60 instrumentalists reading, observing, listening, and communicating ideas. gather each spring for the event at the High School. The The learner interacts with others, masters knowledge as High School Band and Chorus ventured to New York to well as skills, develops a spirit of inquiry, and achieves see a Broadway performance of"Guys and Dolls". The greater self-motivation, discipline,and a capacity for self- students also participated in a Music Festival in New evaluation. The program challenges students to Jersey. Additional music events and programs include a participate in exciting and rewarding experiences that dinner theater, a Concert Band Festival, improvisational satisfy individual and instructional purposes. theater, "Springfest", student directed/written The Libraries & Instruction Technology Program is performances, outreach concerts for the community, an based upon interaction between the Libraries & after school keyboard program, and a Pep Band at Instructional Technology staff and the students. The staff football games. strives to develop an understanding of the relationships The Lowell School Chorus conducted a series of between content and context,purpose and procedure,self concerts jointly with the chorus of the Blackstone School and society. They advise students of the many resources in Boston. Fourth and fifth grade students of both schools (books, magazines, films, filmstrips, videocassettes, laser rehearsed and performed together at each other's schools. disks, electronic reference services,etc.) that are available Mrs.Marilyn Darack,music teacher of the Lowell School, to them. The resources and the technology to use them co-directed the program with Mr. William Peters, are constantly changing. The Libraries & Instructional Blackstone School teacher. The event heightened Technology Program keeps pace with the changes;it must children's awareness of the respect for differences. develop within our students an appreciation for literature and the skills necessary to make effective use of libraries Guidance and instructional technology both now and in the future. During the past three years the Watertown Guidance Towards these ends, the following were but a few of the Department has instituted many new programs to provide activities during 1992, '93 and '94. expanded outreach to students and parents. High School The collections at each of the 5 school libraries have Guidance newsletters are sent to parents on a regular begun a major reorganization. A consolidation of basis throughout the year. The newsletters provide materials at each facility has taken place, outdated information about programs, deadlines, testing, career materials have been removed, and an inventory of the information and other topics of interest. Parent/Guidance entire collection has taken place. We are updating the Breakfast discussion meetings are held at least twice a correcting the shelf lists at each school and are moving in year at the elementary, middle, and high schools. The breakfast gatherings help to bring parents into a partnership with school staff communicating about developmental, academic,and career issues. A series of programs for students at all grade levels is 0 presented by the Guidance Department. At the High •� School,freshman orientation meetings take place in health classes. The sophomore PLAN testing, and junior and senior post high school planning classes are conducted in conjunction with the English department. Collaborative efforts with the Chamber of Commerce has expanded the Job Shadowing program for high school juniors and seniors. The development of a Middle School curriculum for classroom is presented by guidance staff on study skills, communication skills, respect, and career planning activities. 40,11 0,r Libraries and Instructional Technology a The program of the Department of Libraries & ��ti Instructional Technology is designed to assist learners to y�_ grow in their ability to find, generate, evaluate and apply information that helps them to function effectively as • individuals and to participate fully in society.Through the use of media and technology in its many forms, Radio and TV Production at the High School 74 the direction of automation. The collections at each align with the "Building Resistance"Massachusetts State school are designed to support students with a variety of Curriculum Frameworks. Many opportunities in student learning abilities with a diversity of ethnic and cultural support and staff development are funded through the backgrounds. New materials have been purchased to Drug Free Schools and Health Protection Grant. Health increase and enhance the collections and to support the programs supported by the grants are: curriculum at each school. New television equipment has been installed at - Peer Mediation Watertown High School. This new equipment has allowed - Student Assistance Program for an updating of the video production program at the - Adolescent Assault Awareness Prevention high school which in turn has produced increased - DARE Activities enrollment in the program. New televisions and - Smoking Cessation Programs videocassette recorders have been purchased for each of - Heart to Heart (AIDS Awareness Education) the schools allowing for an increase in the use of video - CPR/Emergency First Aid Training programming in the classrooms throughout the system. - Project Alliance Initiatives The participation by Watertown teachers and students in MCET teleconferences has increased. These The Athletic program offers the students competition in accomplishments have been made possible through the eighteen different varsity sports. Watertown schedules cooperative efforts of the Department of Libraries and thirty-six teams for athletic competition in the Middlesex Instructional Technology, the Watertown Cable League. Many of the teams continue to represent the Commission and the Town Manager, along with the community well at both the League and State level. One financial support of Continental Cablevision. such team that has accomplished outstanding success is There have been a number of additional advances in the the Watertown High School Girls Field Hockey Team. use of technology as a teaching and learning tool. The use The team has won such titles as Middlesex League of laser disks and telecommunications has increased Champions in 1992, 1993, 1994; Division II North throughout the system. Students view laser disks and Champions in 1992, 1993, 1994; and Division II State discuss images, which were impossible for them in the Champions in 1992 and 1994. past, through the use of laser disks; they compare their local environment with those of others throughout the Special Education country or gather weather information from the National The Department of Special Education prepared for a Weather Service in Washington, D.C.through the use of Visiting Team in 1992 to conduct the evaluation of special telecommunications. education services and programs as part of the curriculum Throughout the system there has been an increase in review cycle. During that year a system wide survey was the use of computers and the development of skills disseminated to all school personnel and a response report needed to use them. The establishment of an IBM was developed from the survey for the Visiting Team.The computer lab at the High School allows students to be Visiting Team assembled consisted of: trained on programs that are currently used in the business world. A new Macintosh lab at the High School - A University Professor of Special Education provides students with equipment to continue to use and - Three Special Education Directors from other school develop their skills. The technology Advisory Committee systems: Boston, Woburn and Weston developed a technology plan for the Watertwon Public - A teacher of children with special needs Schools. The completion of the plan is the priority of the - A parent of a child with special needs Department of LIbraries and Instructional Technology. The Visiting Team conducted an onsite visit in March Physical Education,Health,and Athletics and submitted a final report in June, 1992. Extensive The Physical Education program offers students a wide training funds were made available to staff on follow-up range of physical activities. The program is support for Child Study teams, multi-age grouping developmental at the elementary level with emphasis on practices, supportive inclusion, and in-classroom support gross motor skills and activities that promote social by special education personnel. interaction, safety, and respect for one another. At the The Department of Special Education Services Middle and High School, the curriculum broadens to dedicated department meeting time to review the Visiting include team sports, fitness testing and self-testing skills, Team's report on special education programs and and life-time physical activates. services.This activity was part of the ongoing Curriculum Health instruction is provided to all students K-9. The Review Cycle for special education. Special education curriculum is adopting an interdisciplinary approach to personnel visited other school systems in surrounding 75 communities to review programs, other service models.A • Involvement in the Chapter I Parent Center direct outgrowth of these activities lead to the • Involvement in student activities such as the recommendation to conduct a number of summer International Night and the All Night Party workshops for special education personnel related to • Participation in Coffee Hours inservice training, Child Study team, the role of staff,and • Participation in community activities such as Friends strategies for adaptation of curriculum and instruction. of Matt Galligan A presentation to the School Committee ofthe Visiting • Volunteering for the Hot Line program Team's report and response by the department to the • Involvement in publishing the school newsletters report was presented to the School Committee in April, 1993. The Lowell School embarked on several parent Also during this school year an expansion of the outreach initiatives. The school administration met in supportive inclusion model of instruction occurred at the several forums with parents to learn what they liked about elementary schools and the secondary schools. the Lowell School and what concerns they had. Several parents opened their homes to host "coffees" where School-Based Initiatives parents and the principal engaged in dialogue regarding their children's education. Kids-in-Common, the after Parent Outreach school program which a number of Lowell School students The need to reach out to parents of the school attend, offered time for working parents to meet with the community is a vital one. Improved student learning is principals of both the Lowell and Cunniff Schools. clearly tied to the development of partnerships with parents as well as to the initiation of research-based Multi-Age Programming instructional programs for students. Some parents for a Multi-Age programming provides an opportunity for variety of reasons find entrance into the school community children of various chronological ages to be in domain difficult. It may be due to a language barrier, a developmentally appropriate environments that replicate fear of school related to their own schooling, a lack of real-life settings. The benefits of a multi-age program understanding about their role in helping their children include: stability of a teaching team over a period of time; learn,or sometimes a feeling of not being welcome. the opportunity to make lasting social connections with A small component to the Twenty-First Schools Model peers who have a span of two to three years; individually which provides agency support,social service,and medical based curriculum;and a more efficient means of assessine counseling support to families in the local community at a child's success socially and cognitively. the neighborhood school site is the Parent Outreach Program. Currently Parent Outreach is providing the link between the Hosmer and the community via a monthly •f" communication device called "Bridges". In the first year of Parent Outreach the school community was surveyed in two languages by Parent Outreach Coordinators.The data provided a needs assessment for the program activities. In order to expand this partnership and create an V+� inviting atmosphere, a variety of activities are offered to _ increase involvement with the schools. • Open houses and parent conferences ' • Watertown High School outreach to the Armenian Community held at the Armenian Churches • Outreach to the housing developments by the Lowell School staff • Participation in planning Curriculum Forums • Serving on Curriculum Advisory Committees • Involvement with the Town-wide Raffle • Membership in the Watertown Education Foundation • Attendance at Guidance Breakfasts • Serving on the Town-wide Strategic Planning Multi-age Classroom students working a Committee, school-based Strategic Planning Committees, and School Councils cooperatively on a computer activity 76 Inclusionary Classroom annually. The Crisis Intervention training provides a safe The inclusionary classroom is an educational setting of and orderly school, a staff prepared to respond to students who may have physical, emotional, intellectual, emergencies, and a handbook of emergency responses social,and/or cognitive challenges. These students are an available to the community. integral part of the mainstream and are supported A monthly "Family Science" class was instituted at the through the assistance of an instructional classroom aide Watertown Housing Authority's Lexington Gardens as well as inclusion specialists. The benefits of an development. At each session,parents and their children, inclusionary classroom setting are: increased self-esteem with the town's Elementary Science specialist, work on of students,increased awareness and tolerance of children experiments that can easily be conducted at home."Family with challenges, small group instruction within the Science"sessions led to an ongoing collaboration between confines of the larger classroom, and more frequent the Watertown Housing Authority and the Watertown assessment of children with individualized educational Public Schools. plans. Middle School Advisor/Advisee Program The Advisor/Advisee Program was adopted and implemented to assist students in becoming more comfortable in a new school environment, to foster communication between teachers and students, and to improve student performance. Groups have their own meeting space and meet for twenty minutes each morning. During the six day cycle, three days are set aside for discussion,two days for extra help periods,and one day is reserved for Sustained Silent Reading. Advisors also review progress reports and report cards with their advisees and offer suggestions for needed improvements. One of the most successful components of the program was the Giving Project. Each advisor group had the option to plan its own project in addition to participating in the school-wide project, Pennies for Pine Street (over ~ $1000 was raised). Many groups took the challenge and collected clothes for the Bristol Lodge Shelter, decorated spoons to raise money for the homeless,donated to Globe Santa, made donations to and worked for the Watertown Food Pantry, decorated housing for the elderly, and assisted with the Christmas Party at the Senior Center. An inclusionary classroom High School Initiatives Improving Student Learning For All Students This has been achieved through workshops which have Crisis Intervention Teams focused on different learning styles, alternative Funded by the Comprehensive Health Protection Grant, assessments, higher expectations for all students, and the Hosmer School trained a group of school professionals helping students see learning as a lifelong endeavor. in how to create protocol around issues of concern to the school and community. Issues identified by the team Respect for Differences included crisis management for death, suicide, Student leaders, working with teachers and dysfunctional family matters, emergency to the physical administrators have organized three successful Days of plant and humans, and responding to medical Respect. They have met with groups of students from emergencies. other area high schools to plan activities which will Two response protocols that have been particularly improve school climate and make everyone more aware of effective are the protocol for behavioral and medical our individual differences. emergencies. Annual training provides a new cadre of professionals with certification in Non-violent Crisis Outreach to Parents Prevention Intervention. This certificate is renewed The high school faculty and administration have 77 organized informational evenings at the Saint James System wide workshops held during January,February, Armenian Church and at Lexington Gardens on Phillip and March offer after-school in-service programs, Darch Road. These meetings were well attended and including a 36-hour course entitled Understanding served as an opportunity for mutual sharing about Teaching I, computer training, and workshops in Art curriculum, expectations, and general information about Materials, Television Production, Stress Management, Watertown High School. Armenian Language and Culture, and Psychological Barriers to Learning. Unique Educational Opportunities for Students In addition,after school multi-session study groups were Students at WHS have the opportunity to participate in held on Attention Deficit Disorder, Respect for a variety of different programs which enrich the classroom Differences,Early Childhood Education,and In Pursuit of experience.Close-Uri Washington offers students a unique Excellence:What makes schools great? perspective on all three branches of the federal The energy manifested by staff in professional government during a week long trip to Washington D.C. development is not limited to the activities of the Council. Harvard Model Coneress gives students a chance to role Professional development has become an integral part of play as senators and congresspeople during a weekend in life in the Watertown Public Schools. From the programs Boston where students from around the country gather for offered by the Council to those efforts made by teachers fun and learning. Bonaire in the Dutch Antilles is the quietly on their own, it is clear that professional growth destination of the Biology Club members who go to scuba is a cultural norm for us. All professional development dive and learn more about the ocean and marine life. programs are evaluated by participants and the Students have the opportunity to visit London, Paris,and Professional Development Council. Evaluation forms are Rome for a taste of different cultures and cuisines during distributed to participants after workshops. The Council, the February school break. as part of its regular agenda, reviews the success of its offerings. The Professional Development Program Improvement of curriculum and instruction is directly related to the staff who deliver services to children. A wide ranging Professional Development Program is offered to staff. This includes courses taught by in-house staff members, partial tuition reimbursement for college graduate level work, and attendance at numerous workshops and conferences. The Professional Development Council meets ten times during the year to support, monitor, and evaluate the release day programs and to explore potential avenues of professional development for staff. Council members also served as workshop facilitators during centrally-organized release days,assisting speakers and distributing evaluations after each workshop. Release Days All staff attend eight release day programs (1-3 p.m.) conducted monthly from October through May. A program entitled "Respect for Human Differences" was keynoted by Mr. Thomas Reilly (Middlesex County District Attorney). After brief presentations the staff met in small-group sessions to discuss the following topics: hate crimes, gender bias, the needs of gay and lesbian students, and racism. Release Day programs in December and May are organized by buildings, while the November and April meetings are sponsored by departments. Preparing for an evaluation visit of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges was a major focus for the high school. 78 Department of Weights and Measures The Watertown Department of Weights and Measures is responsible for testing and sealing devices used for commercial weighing and measuring. Under the direction of the Massachusetts Division of Standards, the department checks devices such as scales, gasoline, oil, and taxi meters once every year in order to ensure they function properly. Once tested, the devices are given a seal of approval. In food and convenience stores, as well as other establishments, the scales used to establish prices are tested using official weights and prescribed methods. At gasoline stations,each meter inside the"pumps"is checked to determine if the amount delivered is identical to the quantity and price shown to the customer. Home heating oil delivery trucks based in Watertown are checked by pumping hundreds of gallons into a test tank and then wrapping a wire seal around the meter. OR vendors from outside are spot-checked while they make deliveries to residents. And, prior to the annual taxi license renewals, the meters mounted on dashboards of cabs are tested for distance, time, and price. Listed below are the approximate numbers of devices that are tested: Scales 225 Gasoline meters 150 Oil Truck meters 25 Taxis 22 Additionally, the department is responsible for checking hawkers and peddlers licenses, unit pricing codes in large markets,and net weights of packaged products. Canteen vendors within and outside of the Town must carry a valid license and,while they are conducting business,are asked to display the license issued by the State. The unit pricing codes in large markets, the orange and white labels attached to the front shelving, are examined by spot- checks and for general compliance. Over the course of the year, and throughout a variety of stores, prepackaged products on shelves are re-weighted by random sampling. Re-weighing products verifies the net contents or weights of packaged goods produced by either the local store or by major manufacturers. As noted above, the Massachusetts Division of Standards oversees the operations of the local Weights and Measures offices. Also,there are various associations that provide support and training. 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Prec, Prm Total OFFICES and CANDIDATES A-1 A42 A3 B-4 B3 8-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 0-10 0-11 0-12 Councilor Blanks 179 206 263 307 212 201 305 266 222 253 241 219 2,874 Cynthia S.Creem 543 583 694 765 631 624 763 722 622 773 719 627 8,066 William M.Monnie 213 199 204 266 180 206 262 257 204 255 229 186 2,661 Write-ins 2 1 1 1 5 2 2 1 15 TOTAL 937 989 1.161 1,339 1,024 1,036 1,330 1,247 1,048 1,281 1,191 1,033 13,616 Senator In General Court Blanks 213 176 243 272 191 219 263 270 247 213 207 216 2,730 Warren Tolman 719 803 904 1,054 829 802 1,053 965 787 1,048 966 809 10,739 Write-ins 5 10 14 13 4 15 14 12 14 20 18 8 147 TOTAL 937 989 1,161 1,339 1,024 1,036 1,330 1,247 1,048 1,281 1,191 1,033 13,616 R respntative in General Court Bplanks 248 183 274 271_ 216 251 291 344 303 290 269 2541 3,194 Rachel Kaprielian 671 794 862 1,051 _ 789_ 764 1,021 881 727 951 905 7571 10,173 Write-ins 18 12_ 25_ 17 19 21 18 22 18 40 17 221 249 TOTAL 937 989 1,161 1,339 1.024 1,036 1,330 1,247 1,048 1,281 1,191 1,0331 13,616 IDistrict AttorneyI I ( I 1 Blanks 250 228 304 361 245 249 319 311 277 248 275 260 3,327 Thomas F.Reilly 682 7551 8501 970 774 773 1,002 925 763 1,016 904 766 10,182 Write-ins 5 6 7 8 5 14 9 11 8 15 12 7 107 TOTAL 937 989 1,161 1.339 1,024 1,036 1,330 1.247 1,048 1,281 1,191 1,033 13,616 Clerk of Courts Blanks 298 274 334 4571 29711 384 337 352 332 319 4,125 Edward J.Sullivan 634 709 8181 8761 7221 7131 8931 8521 703 9151 8411 7091 9,385 Write-ins 1 51 61 91 61 51 121 71 111 8 141 181 51 106 TOTAL 9371 9891 1,1611 1,3391 1,0241 1,0361 1,3301 1,2471 1,0481 1,2811 1,1911 1,o331 13,616 I I I I I I I I I I R later of Deeds 1 I I I I I %tanks 1681 190 233' 274I1 209� 1801 2601 2441 2321 2051 1991 1981 2,592 Eugene C.Brune 4761 5241 6191 6831 553 567 6691 6551 5501 7071 6681 5531 7,224 Jane Sullivan Savery 2901 2751 3091 3811 2611 287 4011 3471 2641 3681 3211 2821 3,786 Write-ins 31 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 14 TOTAL 1 9371 989 1,161 1,339 1,02411 1,036 1,3301 1,2471 1,048 1,2811 1,191 1 1,0331 13,616 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 Count(Commissioner Blanks 177 200 2461 3081 2111 2081 2891 2651 237 2171 225 198 2,781 Francis X.Flaherty 1 505 5S71 6601 7121 5971 5741 7431 7241 602 8061 706 5991 7,785 Barbara J.Collins 1 254 2291 2531 318 2141 2511 2961 2571 206 2551 255 2321 3,020 Write-ins 11 31 21 1 21 31 21 11 3 31 51 41 30 TOTAL 9371 989 1,1611 1,339 1,0241 1,0361 1,3301 1,2471 1,0481 1.281 1,191 1 1,033 13,616 84 CO IT It cO r- o N to I tt �- to C) to r 1 W t` 00Wr M00tor- O Y) O R f\ C) O) to to tD t? 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