HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-12-12 Toscano - Memorial WSBMichael J. Driscoll
Town Manager
TOWN OF
WATERTOWN
Office of the Town Manager
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6465
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townmgr@watertown-ma.gov
To: Honorable Town Council 1:
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: December 7, 2017
RE: Agenda Item — Approval of Gift Expenditures
As you know, the Honorable Town Council approved a Resolution dedicating a memorial to fallen
firefighter Joseph A. Toscano at the August 8, 2017 Town Council Meeting (see attached excerpt
from the August 81h Town Council Minutes and Resolution).
I am pleased to inform you that Watertown Savings Bank has graciously donated a Gift of Funds in
the amount of $2,000 to fund the purchase of a sign and refreshments for the dedication ceremony to
be held sometime in or around March 2018. .
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, any expenditure of gifts of funds
needs the approval of the Town Manager and Town Council.
I respectfully request the attached Resolution approving this gift expenditure be placed on the
December 12, 2017 Town Council Agenda for your consideration.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
cc: Brett Dean, President, Watertown Savings Bank
Robert Quinn, Provisional Fire Chief
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for Finance
Nancy J. Heffernan, Treasurer/Collector
Steven Magoon, Community Development & Planning Director/Assistant Town Manager
Mark R. Reich, Esquire, KP Law
Resolution # I R — 2017 -
Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds
WHEREAS: From time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated towards
improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and,
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2017 Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano responded to the call to duty in his
service to the residents of the City known as the Town of Watertown; and
WHEREAS, this call to duty would prove to be Firefighter Toscano's "last alarm"; and
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WHEREAS, Firefighter Toscano bravely and selflessly sacrificed his life protecting the safety of the
residents of this community; and
WHEREAS, this ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty demonstrated Firefighter Toscano's dedication
to his job and this community; and
WHEREAS, such sacrifice is deserving of commemoration by a grateful community; and
WHEREAS, the corner of Merrifield Avenue and Bigelow Avenue will be dedicated in honor of
Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano; and
WHEREAS, Watertown Savings Bank has graciously donated a Gift of Funds in the amount of
$2,000 to fund the purchase of a sign and refreshments for the dedication ceremony to be held
sometime in or around March 2018.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the City known as the Town of
Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,
Section 53A, a monetary gift in the amount of $2000 from Watertown Savings Bank,
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a special meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the
above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, against and _present on
December 12, 2017.
Council Clerk
Mark Sideris, Council President
Excerpt from August 8, 2017 Town Council Minutes
Consideration and Action on Dedication of a Memorial for Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano at the
Corner of Merrifield Avenue and Bigelow Avenue.
President Sideris read the Resolution. Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution
dedicating a memorial to Firefighter Joe Toscano; Councilor Kounelis seconded the motion.
Councilor Kounelis made a statement favoring the motion. The motion was adopted
unanimously on a voice vote.
President Sideris requested that the Town Manager work with Councilor Kounelis to set a date
for the dedication and unveiling of the plaque memorializing Firefighter Toscano.
FIXMID OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President
Michael F. Dattoli,
Councilor At Large
Aaron P. Dushku,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Patomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617.972.6470
RESOLUTION # (06" R-2017-_&4
A RESOLUTION DEDICATING A MEMORIAL TO
FALLEN FIREFIGHTER JOSEPH A. TOSCANO
RESOLVED:
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2017 Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano responded to the call to
duty in his service to the residents of the City known as the Town of Watertown; and
WHEREAS, this call to duty would prove to be Firefighter Toscano's "last alarm"; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Toscano bravely and selflessly sacrificed his life protecting the
safety of the residents of this community; and
Lisa J. Feltner, WHEREAS, this ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty demonstrated Firefighter Toscano's
District 13 Councilor dedication to his job and this community; and
Kenneth M. woodland, WHEREAS, such sacrifice is deserving of commemoration by a grateful community.
District D Councilor
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the City known as
the Town of Watertown gratefully acknowledges the ultimate sacrifice made by
Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the City known as the Town
of Watertown hereby dedicates the corner of Merrifield Avenue and Bigelow Avenue in
the honor of Firefighter Joseph A. Toscano and hereby requests that the Town Manager
direct the installation of appropriate signage in recognition thereof.
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ouncil Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was
present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of --� for, 0 against and o
present on August 8, 2017.
Marilyn . Pronovo t; Town Council Clerk Mark S. ider's, Town Council President
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