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ELECTED OFFICIALS
SELECTMEN
Robert A. Manzelli 24 Evans St. 1976
Patrick B. Ford 69 Langdon Ave. 1977
Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. 1978
MODERATOR
Robert J. Glennon 38 Jefferson Ave. 1978
TOWN CLERK
Herbert 0. Berry 158 Spring St. 1976
AUDITOR
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Tenure
TREASURER
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. 1977
COLLECTOR
John J. Kennedy 153 Common St. Tenure
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
James A. Gildea 76 Capitol St. 1976
*James Malcolm Whitney 65 Shattuck Rd. 1977
Ray Massa 80 Evans St. 1978
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Antonio Mosca 163 Bellevue Rd. 1976
Vahan Kachadoorian 97 Carey Ave. 1976
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. 1976
Guy A. Carbone 151 Edenfield Ave. 1977
Clyde Younger 188 Acton St. 1977
James M. Oates, Jr. 145 Russell Ave. 1978
*Joseph J. Boyce 155 Highland Ave. 1978
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Frank H. McGowan 44 Grenville Rd. 1976
Helen L. Samson 80 Standish Rd. 1976
Edmund P. Hickey 115 Pierce Rd. 1977
*Helen Guest Perry 64 Russell Ave. 1977
Charles T. Burke 76 Spruce St. 1978
Donald J. McDonald, Jr. 41 Longfellow Rd. 1978
PLANNING BOARD
*John J. McCarthy, Jr. 29 Everett Ave. 1976
Francis J. Maloney 15 Dana Terr. 1977
Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. 1977
Robert T:Bowen 27 Priest Rd. 1978
George T. Zevitas 304 Mt. Auburn St. 1978
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WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
John Patrick Moxley 47 Quincy St. 1976
Adelard St. Onge 26 Fifield St. 1978
*Paul Trombino 154 Warren St. 1979
Mary McHugh 49 Green St. 1980
Gerard J. Riley 47 Ralph St. Exec.Dir.
Louise G. Borghette 55A Melendy Ave. State Rep. 5-7-76
WATERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
*Charles W. Morash 46 Langdon Ave. 1977
Ronald Ohanian 112 Russell Ave. 1978
Leonard M. Frisoli 291 School St. 1979
Martin V. Tomassian 29 Adams St. State Appt'd
Ray Carney 10 E. Britannia St. Taunton Exec. Dir.
BOARD OF HEALTH
*Julio Felloni 43 Fairfield St. 1976
Joseph L. C. Santoro 158 Lovell Rd. 1977
Richard G. Barry 157 Spruce St. 1978
Dennis J. Duff 31 Spruce St. 1976 Appt'd 1-26-76
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Daniel Giles O'Connor(Supt.)
LIBRARIAN
Sigrid Reddy 170 Valley Rd., Concord, Ma
TOWN COUNSEL
Roy C. Papalia 25 Garfield St. 1976
BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
Noel B. Carmichael 25 Robbins Rd. 1976
James J. Bejoian 305 ML Auburn St. 1977
Charles J. Tobin 1016 Belmont St. 1978
Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. 1979
TOWN PHYSICIAN
Louis Mastrangelo 267 School St. 1976
Jerome Tanzer 327 Main St. 1976
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
William Johansen 142 Powder House Blvd., W. Somerville
FENCE VIEWERS
Staniero S. D'Antonio 11 School Lane 1976
Francis J. Kenney 58 Aldrich Rd. 1976
John Pallotta 172 Westminster Ave. 1976
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RETIREMENT BOARD
Maurice J. Sheehan 60 Edenfield Ave. 1976
Lawrence J. Maloney 271 Waverley Ave. 1975
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Ex-officio
BOARD OF APPEALS
*Joseph C. Leah 275 Edenfield Ave. 1976
George K. Walker 1 Hilltop Rd. 1978
Raymond P. Balley
Roy E. Harris 15 Jensen Rd. 1976
Arthur Todino 228 Palfrey St. 1976
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
John L. Papalia 16 Conant Rd. 1976
COUNCIL FOR THE AGING
Joseph Hyde 161 Lovell Rd. 1976
John J. Mantenuto 62 Fayette St. 1976
*Rose Harrington 7 Woodleigh Rd. 1977
Esther C. Rea 25 Philip Darch Rd. 1978
George Varney 80 Emerson Rd. 1978
KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP
Joseph P. Kelly 34 Cross St. 1976
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Thomas J. Sullivan 11 Upland Rd. 1976
SUPT. D.P.W.
James P. Clark 36 Bromfield St. 1976
INSURANCE ADVISOR
Francis L. Barrett 144 Main St. 1976
CONSTABLES
Arthur Madden 31 Standish Rd.
Richard Kelly 504 Main St.
Frank J. Argento 37 Lowell Ave.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
August M. Stiriti 93 Arlington St. 1976
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CIVIL SERVICE
POLICE CHIEF
Joseph P. Kelly 27 Wolcott Rd.
FIRE CHIEF
Robert C. O'Reilly 68 Standish Rd.
PURCHASING AGENT
William F. Oates 31 Lovell Rd.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Paul F. Murray 24 Edward Rd. Health
Director
Paul LaRaia 122 Church St. Public
Health Physician
Agnes P. Jackson 165 Common Street Public
Health Nurse
Doris M. Daley 60 Buick St. Public
Health Nurse
Dr. Philip Fantasia 297 Mt. Auburn St. Dental
Clinic
VETERANS SERVICE
Dorothy Najarian 32 Cleveland Rd. Acting
Agent
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT
John P. Meehan 18 Hilltop Rd.
SCHOOL PHYSICIANS
Louis Mastrangelo 267 School St.
Paul L. Sandi 766 Mt. Auburn St.
William Kinder 24 Rickridge Rd., Natick, Ma.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
James P. Clark Superintendent of Public Works
Lawrence Magnarelli Ass't Supt. of P.W./Highways
Frank Aiello(Prov.) Ass't Supt. of P.W./Materials and Equipmen
Kenneth Holmes Plumbing Inspector and Gas Fittings
Philip Barrett(Prov.) Ass't Supt. of P.W./Personnel Training &
Safety and Building Inspector
Charles A. Henderson Sealer of Weights and Measurers
Edward R. Marchant(8-24-74) Ass't Supt. of P.W./Utilities
Robert J. McElroy Ass't Supt. of P.W./Cemetery and Grounds
Joseph P. McHugh(9-9-74) Ass't Supt. of P.W./Engineering and
Inspection(Engineer)
Francis Maurer Supt. of Wires
" Chairman
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AMBULANCE
EMI ERGENCY M EDICAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
(App't. Nov. 26, 1969, changed 12-11-72)
Pauline E. Bender 81 Bromfield St.
Dr. Louis Mastrangelo 267 School St.
Lt. Lawrence Galligan 7 Clayton St.
Edward A. Robertson 77 Shattuck Rd.
Joseph Cochrane 83 Franklin St.
Alfred J. Parrella Deputy Fire Chief
WATERTOWN ARSENAL ALTERNATIVE USE COMMITTEE
(Auth: June 11, 1963, Article 25)
Chrm. Bd. of Selectmen, Thomas J. McDermott, 76 Lovell Rd.
Chrm. Finance Committee, Edward W. O'Brien, 465 Arsenal St.
Chrm. Development Authority, Charles Morash, 46 Langdon Ave.
Chrm. Conservation Commission, Maureen K. Oates, 145 Russell Ave.
Chrm. Planning Board, John J. McCarthy, Jr., 29 Everett Ave.
Town Treasurer, Philip Pane, 37 Orchard St.
Town Auditor, John J. Sheehan, 30 Arden Rd.
Citizen, Charles M ikulka, 90 Garfield St.
Citizen, Stanley D. Porter, 85 Garfield St.
WATERTOWN BEAUTIFICATION
COMM ITTE E
Anthony Cristello 30 Jensen Rd.
James R. Danforth 83 Fitchburg St.
James A. Ryan 498 Pleasant St.
Flora H. Epstein 51 Bailey Rd.
Carol A. Dennis 92 Marshall St.
Ann R. Dickie 66Marshall St.
WATERTOWN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
Francis M. Lightbody 59 Robbins Rd.
Joanna R. Carey 45 Royal St.
Mrs. Warren M eade Writht 106 M t. Auburn St.
Mrs. John M . Day, Sr. 13 Oliver St.
Robert Gleason 36 Fitchburg St.
Edward Donnelly 19 Emerald St., Lexington, Ma.
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Wat. Bicen. Celebration Comm. (Cont'd)
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St.
P. Alfred Pannesi 191 Lovell Rd.
Edward P. Furber 245 Main St.
Mrs. Lauren H. Dearborn 19 Clarendon Rd., Belmont, Ma.
G. Jack Zollo 37 Bradshaw St.
Eliot Tocci 808 Belmont St.
Frederick J. Milmore 126 Summer St.
Board of Selectmen Administration Bdg.
Charles Burke 76 Spruce St.
John Cook 105 Galen St.
W.A. Palmer Day 66 Palfrey St.
Clark Elliott 149 Hillside Rd.
Mrs. Ruth L. Elphick 7 Fletcher Terr.
Patricia Harvey 113 Lexington St.
John J. McCarthy 29 Everett Ave.
Frank McGowan 44 Grenville Rd.
Inabeth Miller School Dept. 30 Common St.
Edmund H. Norton 99 Boylston St.
Foster M. Palmer 104 Mt. Auburn St.
Frank Peros School Dept. 30 Common St.
Sigrid Reddy Main Library, Main St.
Roy Viklund 46 Royal St.
Walter C. Woodman 367 School St.
Sybil Danforth 14 Stoneleigh Rd.
E. Ruth Dunn 28 Robbins Rd.
Floris Mansfield 133 Common St.
Anna Maria Tam bureno 17 Winter St.
Robert A. Kelly 80 Bromfield St.
Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd.
Joyce Munger 11 Jensen Rd.
Walter M unger 11 Jensen Rd.
Karen Hanlon 9 Hilltop Rd.
Elizabeth P. Dunn 119 Worcester St.
Warren K. Cooper 47 Stearns Rd.
Karen Day Main Library
Margaret VanDuyne M ain Library
Gerald Callahan 176 Common St.
Louis Allegro 277 Palfrey St.
Marion H. Hand 24 Whites Ave.
William F. York 223Mi. Auburn St.
Joseph R. MacDonald, Jr. 6 Riverside St.
Elizabeth Robinson 123 Galen St.
Deborah Dexter 9 Melville Terr.
William F. Oates 9 Tip Top Terr., Waltham, Ma.
George Zevilas 304 Mt. Auhurn St.
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CAPITAL OUTLAY COMMITTEE
(Auth. April 1968, Art. 98)
Robert A. Manzelli 24 Evans St. Selectman
Anthony Mosca 163 Bellevue Rd. School Committee
Francis J. Maloney 15 Dana Terr. Planning Board
Helen Guest Perry 64 Russell Ave. 1976
John Lund 101 Franklin St. 1975
Thomas C. Menton 20 Stoneleigh Rd. 1977
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Town Auditor
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Town Treasurer
Thomas E. Roche, Jr. 62 Emerson Rd. Finance Committee
CATV ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(App't. 5-14-73)
Inabeth Miller Coleman Bender Francis J. LeBlanc
Sr. Elaine DesRoiser Martin Tomassian Thomas F. Tracy, Jr.
August Stiriti Richard H. Keefe Patricia Savage
Marion Roberts Elliot E. Tocci Sigrid Reddy
Francis P. Manzelli Peter Santamaria Malcolm Cone
John G. Flores
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(App't. June 24, 1968)
Kathleen L. Brown 81 Orchard St.
Anthony Cristello 30 Jensen Rd.
Robert A. Daniels 57 Channing Rd.
S. Paul DeMarco 296Mt. Auburn St.
Flora Epstein 51 Bailev Rd.
Richard H. Evensen 61 Phillips St.
Russell Iuliano 19 t Chapman St.
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
(Appt'd. November 14, t966)
Peter Amershadian 12 Chanuncev St.
Gerald F. Burns 59 Merrill Rd.
Joseph DiVico 1 to Francis St.
Ann D. Harvey 33 Warren St.
Joseph E. llyde 161 Lovell Rat.
Wade 1-1. Jones 24 Garfield St.
John Linehan 20 1 lawt borne St.
Fabio Marino 6 M alden St.
MarylouiseMcDermmott 76 Lovell Rd.
Walter F. Oates, Jr. 17 Standish Rd.
August M. Stiriti 9 61 Shattuck Rd.
WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY U%4 PROVEM ENT
(Auth: 3-28-68, Article 11)
Philip Barrett Building Inspector
Kenneth Holmes Plumbing Inspector
Paul F. Murray Health Department Agent
John J. McCarthy, Jr. Planning Board Chairman
Charles W. Morash Redevelopment Board Chairman
Martin Pitt 139 Church St. Citizen
Anthony J. Cristello 30 Jensen Rd. Citizen
WATERTOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION
(Auth: April 1966, Article 109)
Maureen Oates 145 Russell Ave. 1978
Robert B. Chase 15 Franklin St. 1977
Paul J. White, Jr. 26 Highland Ave. 1977
Diana Proctor 216 Arlington St. 1978
Thomas Perry 28 Beacon C" 1976
Philip Tabas 510Mt. Auburn St. 1978
Donald MacIver 83 Mt. Auburn St. 1978
DRUG ACTION COMMITTEE
(Appt'd. November 22, 1971)
John J. Kelly 810 Belmont St.
Dr. William Soybel 14 Winchester Dr., Lexington, M a.
William L. Blout 6 Dunstable Rd., Cambridge, Ma.
Marylouise P. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd.
Edward Vaughan 589 Main St.
Bernard E. Bradley, Jr. 24 Morrison Rd.
Ralph Forte 24 Templeton Pkwy.
Frank Keeler 99 Channing Rd.
John T. Roberts Off Western Ave., Essex, Ma.
Robert B. Chase 15 Franklin St.
Michael Coburn 173 Worcester St.
Richard Morrill 83 Fitchburg St.
WATERTOWN ENERGY AND FUEL COMMITTEE
(Appt'd. November 16, 1970)
Joseph Natale 88 Arlington St.
David A. Russo 86 Lovell Rd.
Robert Lovell 56 Federal Ave., Quincy. Ma.
William F. Oates Purchasing Agent
Paul F. Furray Health Director
John Papalia Civil Defense Director
Robert A. Manzelli Selectman
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
1976 Term
Barry H. Marshall 312 Lexington St.
Charles L. Sheldon, Jr. 16 Patten St.
Augustin R. Papalia 28 Dewey St.
Thomas R. Roche 62 Emerson Rd.
James A. Riedle 18 Prescott
Thomas R. Tuttle 50 Bailey Rd.
Russell Morgan 33 Richards Rd.
1977 Term
Pauline Bender 81 Bromfield St.
Edna Bogosian 21 Melendy Ave.
George H. Boole, Jr. 111 Lovell Rd.
M ichael Mitchell 325 School St.
Aram A. Koumjian 139 Standish Rd.
Robert Jamgochian 55 Robbins Rd.
James F. Ferreira 71 Commonwealth Rd.
1978 Term
Edward W. O'Brien, Jr. 255 Orchard St.
Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd.
William J. McMahon 41 Brandley Rd.
Walter Everett 92 Garfield St.
Demos Zevitas 6 King St.
James B. Luck 17 Lovell Rd.
Robert F. Metcalf, Jr. 133 Barnard Ave.
LOCAL GROWTH POLICY COMMITTEE
(Appt'd/ 1-19-76)
Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. Selectman
John J. McCarthy, Jr.
(Chrm.) 29 Everett Ave. Planning Board
Diana Proctor 216 Arlington St. Conservation Comm.
Dennis J. Duff 154 Warren St. Housing Authority
Julio Felloni 31 Spruce St. Board of Health
Joseph P. McHugh 211 Highland Ave. Town Engineer
Barbara J. Poulin 5 Kondazian St.
Frederic J. M ilmore 126 Summer St.
Flora H. Epstein 51 Bailey Rd.
Raymond H. Young 122 Garfield St.
Wade H. Jones 24 Garfield St.
James E. McDermott 10 Concord Rd.
John G. Horne 182 Palfrey St.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF WATERTOWN
(App't. May 29, 1969)
Francis Lighthody 59 Robbins Rd.
Joanna Carey 45 Royal St.
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF WATERTOWN (cont.)
G. Jack Zollo 37 Bradshaw St.
Louise Kasabian 21 Hillside Rd.
Mrs. John M. Day, Sr. 13 Oliver St.
Robert Gleason 36 Fitchburg St.
Edward Donnelly 19 Emerald St.., Lexington, Ma.
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St.
P. Alfred Pannesi 191 Lovell Rd.
Edward P. Furber 245 Main St.
Mrs. Lauren H. Dearborn 19 Clarendon Rd., Belmont, Ma.
Martin V. Tomassian 29 Adams Ave.
Frederick J. Milmore 126 Summer St.
Robert A. M anzelli 24 Evans St.
T. Thomas D'Onofrio 35 Desmond Ave.
EASTERN MIDDLESEX HUMAN RELATIONS
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Louise P. Andress 55 Brookline St.
INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(App't. June 29, 1970, G. L.. Ch. 32, Sec. 3)
G. Jack Zollo 37 Bradshaw St.
Donald A. Morrison 70 Fayette St.
Sgt. Richard J. Kelly 12 Cleveland Rd.
Giuseppe Ellera Waltham, Ma.
Mrs. Jean White 105 Edenfield Ave.
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd.
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St.
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE
(Auth: 3-28-68, Article 14)
James M. Oates, Jr. 145 Russell Ave. School Committee
Francis J. Maloney 15 Dana Terr. Planning Board
Thomas E. Roche, Jr. 62 Emerson Rd. Finance Committee
Helen Guest Perry 64 Russell Ave. Library Trustee
Walter C. Everett 62 Garfield St. Citizen
Pasquale Sclafani 163 Acton St. Citizen
Citizen
MARSHALL SPRING-WEST JR. HIGH BUILDING COMMITTEE
(Auth: May 27, 1971, Article 5)
Guy A. Carbone 151 Edenfield Ave, School Committee
Marylouise P.McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. School Committee
Harry E. Risso 27 Bailey Rd. Citizen
Arthur E. Todino 228 Palfrey St. Citizen
Joseph C. Leah 275 Edenfield Ave. Citizen
Stephen J. Pacifico 179 Edenfield Ave. M.S.P.T.A.
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MARSHALL SPRING-WEST JR. HIGH BUILDING COMMITTEE (cont.)
Joseph L. Carroll 349 Arlington St. Principal M.S.
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Town Treasurer
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Town Auditor
Augustin R. Papalia 28 Dewey St. Finance Committee
WATERTOWN MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
(Auth: March 27, 1972, Art. 82)
Bernard Bradley, Jr. 24 Morrison Rd.
Rev. David Davidian St. James Armenian Church
Dorothy Bowler 124 Marshall St.
Grace Marie LeBlanc 76 Emerson Rd.
Clyde Younger 188 Acton St.
Kathleen M. Kelley 810 Belmont St.
Rev. George Carlson St. Theresa's Church
Paula Malloy 11 Chester St.
Susan Berger 762 Belmont St.
Marylouise P. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd.
Gerald Kupperschmidt Watertown Public Schools
Joseph P. Barnes 45 Buick St.
Helen Kelleher 100 Lanard Rd., Brighton, Ma.
Esther Rea 25 Philip Darch Rd.
Patricia Turner 116 Garfield St.
Paul F. V.urray 24 Edward Rd.
Thomas R. Tuttle 50 Bailey Rd.
Mark Almasian 349 School St.
Alice Seferian 155 School St.
Marline Chigaris 28 Chandler St.
Rose Arpino 67 Prospect St.
Genevieve Kelley 11 Olcott St.
Max Moss 130Marshall St.
Dorothy Ryan 16 York Ave.
Anne C. Bartley 51 Langdon Ave.
Alan Bakalis 17 Commonwealth Rd.
Jeffrey L. Arbetter (Counselor) 275 Old Bedford Rd., Concord, Ma.
Jean Cornish (Director) 29 Forest St., Somerville, Ma.
MUNICIPAL ICE SKATING ARENA COMMITTEE
(Ruth: April 12, 1971, Article 14)
Ann M. Francione 65 Boyd St. 1977
John A. Ryan 16 York Ave. 1977
Michael Savas 26 Lovell Rd. 1977
Robert J. Whitney 41 Stoneleigh Rd. 1978
Joseph R. Mastrangelo 2 263 School St. 1978
James B. Luck 17 Lovell Rd. 1978
Carmine Pallotta 159 Standish Rd. 1978
Richard Kelly 504 Main St. Liason Officer
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COMMITTEE TO STUDY OFF STREET PARKING
(App't. October 5, 1970)
Philip Pane Town Treasurer
Rupert Baker Merchant
Joseph P. McHugh Town Engineer
Henry Palumbo Taxi Cab Association
Lt. Robert Kelley Police Department
James P. Clark Supt. D.P.W.
Town Clerk
PERSONNEL BOARD
(App't. 3-20-69, Article 15 Changed 3-21-72, Article 51)
Demos Zevitas 6 King St. 1967
Lawrence Beloungie 72 Edward Rd. 1977
Wade H. Jones 24 Garfield St. 1977
Edmund J. McDevitt 32Morrison Rd. 1978
Peter Santamaria 76 Winsor Ave. 1976
POLICE FACILITIES PLANNING TEAM
(App't. October 27, 1975)
Edward W. O'Brien 255 Orchard St.
Stanley D. Porter 85 Garfield St.
Thomas Sherry 27 Loomis Ave.
Rudolph D'Alanno 160 Arlington St.
Thomas J. McDermitt 76 Lovell Rd.
Richard Kell, Lt. Watertown Police Dept.
John B. Real, Sgt. Watertown Police Dept.
CONSOLIDATION OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND PERSONAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE (Auth: 4-1-68, Article 91)
Robert F. Metcalf 133 Barnard Ave. TownM eetingM ember
Martin R. Finn 27 Edward Rd. TownMeetingM ember
Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. Finance Committee
T. Thomas D'Onofrio 35 Desmond Ave.
Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. Planning Board
Lucius P. Murphy 54 Langdon Ave. Citizen
Robert J. Plunkett 86 Hovey St. Citizen
COMMITTEE TO STUDY PLACING OF RECREATION
DEPARTMENT UNDER CONTROL OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTM ENT
(Auth: April 6, 1972, Article 94)
James P. Clark Supt. of Public Works
Robert W. Kelly Finance Committee Chairman
Dominic Pallone Recreation Commission
Lawrence Beloungie Personnel Board Chairman
Robert L. Shutt 27 Stuart Street, Citizen
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WATERTOWN RECREATION COMMISSION
(Auth: March 1954, Article 53)
Sigrid Reddy Head Librarian
Daniel G. O'Connor Supt. of Schools
Joseph P. Kelly Chief of Police
James P. Clark Supt. D.P.W.
Arthur Todino 228 Palfrey St. 1978
E. Ruth Dunn 28 Robbins Rd. 1967
Albert R. Balzano 12 Wollitzer Lane 1977
REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL COMMITTEE
(Auth: March 26, 1973, Article 87)
C. Arthur Hughes 125 Spruce St.
Robert F. Metcalf, Jr. 133 Barnard Ave.
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd.
COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL VOCATION HIGH SCHOOL
(Auth: April 1, 1968, Article 28)
James M. Oates, Jr. 145 Russell Ave. School Committee
Daniel G. O'Connor 30 Common St. School Superintendent
John J. Carver 155 Lovell Rd. Citizen
Vahan J. Kachadoorian 34 Porter St. Citizen
Robert B. Knapp 59 King St. Citizen
PERMANENT SCHOOL SURVEY COMMITTEE
(Auth: March 30, 1970, Article 109)
Antonio Mosca 163 Bellevue Rd. School Committee
Guy A. Carbone 151 Edenfield Ave. School Committee
Daniel G. O'Connor 30 Common St. School Administrator
Helen Guest Perry 64 Russell Ave. 1974
Joseph C. Leah 275 Edenfield Ave. 1975
Anthony Cristello 30 Jensen Rd. 1976
John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Town Auditor
Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Town Treasurer
Dolores Mitchell 37 Russell Ave. Finance Committee
Robert T. Bowen 27 Priest Rd. Planning Board
WATERTOWN TRAFFIC COMMISSION
(Auth: March 19, 1962, Article 73)
Joseph P. Kelly Chief of Police
Robert C. O'Reilly Chief of Fire Department
James P. Clark Supt. D.P.W.
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WATERTOWN TRAFFIC COMMISSION (cont.)
Joseph P. McHugh Town Engineer
Francis R. Maurer Supt. of Wires
John J. Kaveney Driver Education, Watertown Public Schools
Richard Kelly Citizen 1975
John Airasian Citizen 1975
William T. Flecca, Jr. 51 Columbia St.
VICTORY FIELD, FIELD HOUSE EXTENSION COMMITTEE
(Auth: November 1, 1971, Article 92)
Victor Palladino, Jr. 12 Ralph St.
Louis P. Andrew 55 Brookline St.
Maurice J. Bonier 38 Carroll St.
Dominic E. Bottaro 36 Quirk St.
YOUTH STUDY COMMITTEE
(Est. December 9, 1968)
Kathleen Brown Robert Daniels Lesley Shearer
Albert R. Balzano Richard Carbone Marcia Burd
E. Ruth Dunn Patricia Holland John M cNulty
Richard F. Joaquim
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In compliance with the By-Laws of the Town(C. 3, S. 3) with reference
to a fiscal year report, and statutory requirements (C. 219, Acts of 1975)
for a calendar year report, the Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen
called, Annual Report 1975, for period July 1, 1974 to December 31, 1975,
is respectfully submitted to the citizens of Watertown.
At the Annual Town Election in May, 1975, Thomas J. McDermott was
elected a member of the Board of Selectmen for a three year term ; he
having previously served as a member of the Board of Selectmen from
March 1, 1971 to May 5, 1974.
At the first meeting held thereafter the Board organized by electing
Robert A. Manzelli Temporary Chairman and by electing Patrick B. Ford
as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. On June 30, 1975 and reorganization
of the Board of Selectmen, Thomas J. McDermott was elected Chairman
and Robert A. Manzelli was elected Clerk of the Board of Selectmen.
August M. Stiriti was reappointed Administrative Assistant to the Board
of Selectmen for the ensuing year, Helen Perez was reappointed Confidential
Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, Carole Patricelli was reappointed
Clerk in the Selectmen's Department, and Herbert 0. Berry, Esq., was
appointed Town Counsel of the Town of Watertown. On August 21, 1975
said Herbert 0. Berry was appointed Temporary Town Clerk of the Town
of Watertown and on September 16, 1975, Roy C. Papalia, Esq., was
appointed Town Counsel of the Town of Watertown.
The Board held regular weekly meetings throughout the year, generally
on Mondays at 3:30 P.M., with the exception of the summer months which
were devoted to bi-weekly meetings and except for a number of special
meetings which were held in connection with matters of unusual importance.
The numerous routine duties of our office were carried out in the usual
manner and entailed the granting of various licenses, permits and other
matters that legally required our attention. We also affixed our signatures
to various documents which are required annually for the Town to pursue
its normal functions.
In employee negotiations, this year the Town was able to go to Town
Meeting with signed contracts with Local 1210 Town Employees, Municipal
Library Employees, Town Hall Associates and the Parking Control Officers,
and in a Special Town Meeting with Fire Fighters Local 1347, thereby
avoiding the traditional wage-setting battles on the Town Meeting floor.
At this writing the Watertown Police Association representing Police
Personnel, and the Town, are in fact-finding, hopefully to accomplish
an agreement without the necessity of resorting to final offer arbitration,
a new mechanism for the resolution of police and fire fighter contract
impasses.
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The Selectmen's Office was responsible for receipts in the amount of
$56,092.00 for calendar year 1974 and $57,408.00 for calendar year 1975,
the source of revenue being from the issuance of licenses and permits,
collected by the Town Clerk's office.
The Comprehensive Employment Training Act(CETA), administered by
the Eastern Middlesex Human Resources Development Authority(EMHRDA)
In the five city-town area comprised of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge,
Somerville and Watertown, was rated among the best in the nation. Under
the direction of the Board of Selectmen and Watertown CETA Director and
Personnel Assistant to the Selectmen, Louis P. Andrew, the CETA program
in Watertown has done a great deal to beautify and rehabilitate various
parts of the Town, saving the taxpayers a great deal of money with the
programs and projects that it has accomplished, such as, complete painting
of the Police Department,Fire Departmentand the Main Library, landscaping
of the front of the Administration Building, the reconstruction of the delta
at Knowles Road and Lexington Street, the repainting of the Municipal
Ice Skating Arena, and others, as well as staffing with CETA employees
almost every department in the Town. The total savings to the Town
including equipment, supplies and labor have been estimated at over
$750,000.00 ; also having provided gainful employment and job skill training
to many unemployed Town residents.
Of particular concern to the governing body of the Town is the deficit
of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority(MBTA). Watertown's
assessment for MBTA service for 1974 has increased over the assessment
for 1973. The new amount is$868,316.00,has been billed to the Town and is
payable shortly. The assessment for 1973 service was $689,228.00. While
public transportation is an important economic necessity for each community,
every effort is being taken to minimize, insofar as possible, the impact
on the Town of Watertown, The Town is represented in MBTA deliberations
and studies by Chairman Thomas J. McDermott of the Board of Selectmen,
who is the Board's ex officio representative on the Advisory Board of the
MBTA.
On Sunday, November 2, 1975, a time capsule, concrete burial vault,
was buried on the front lawn of the Administration Building, to remain
there until it is reopened in the year 2030, which will mark the 400th
anniversary of Watertown. This is spelled out on the marker placed on
the surface of the ground at the spot where the capsule is interred. Much
of the contents of the capsule included records of various Town Departments
as well as personal letters of many Town Officials and residents to their
descendants. The Board of Selectmen proclaimed Sunday, November 2,
1975 as Time Capsule Entombment Day in Watertown, and called upon our
fellow citizens to enter into the observance of this event so that our
descendants in the year 2030 A.D. will have first-hand knowledge of the
past of Watertown.
With reference to the Watertown Arsenal Site, the Special Town Meeting
of May 15, 1975, voted an Amended Urban Renewal Plan for the undertaking
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of a project under 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended ;
to demolish or remove buildings and improvements, to install, construct,
or reconstruct streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds and other project
improvements ; to make land available for development by private enter-
prise or public agencies as authorized by law; to carry out plans for a
program or repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements.
At this writing, the proposed Amended Urban Renewal Plan having been
submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs, is
awaiting its consideration of approval.
The Board of Selectmen, constantly aware of the plight of the property
owner who is confronted with confiscatory taxation of real estate, and the
financial crisis facing the Town, moved in the direction of austerity by
requesting Town departments to review their current budgets and operating
at a reduction thereof by at least 107o; and advocated holding the line in
Fiscal Year 1976- 1977 budgets.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the various Boards,
Commissions and Committees, and CETA employees, who have contributed
their talents to Town affairs, and to our Secretary and the office staff for
the efficient and dedicated service they have rendered in our behalf.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. McDermott, Chairman
Robert A. Manzelli
Patrick B. Ford
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
MAY 5 , 1975
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss:
'Ib any Constable of the Town of Watertown, Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required
to notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Watertown to meet in their
respective voting places in said Town:
PRECINCT i —Coolidge School, Arlington Street
PRECINCT 2 —East Junior High School, Mt. Auburn Street
PRECINCT 3 —East End Fire Station, Mt. Auburn Street
PRECINCT 4 —Senior High School, Columbia Street
PRECINCT 5 —Phillips School, Common Street
PRECINCT 6 —James Russell Lowell School, Lowell Avenue
PRECINCT 7 —Administration Building, Main Street
PRECINCT 8-A—Parker School, Watertown Street
PRECINCT 8-B —Central Fire Station, Main Street
PRECINCT 9 —Cunniff School, Warren Street
PRECINCT 10 —Browne School, Main Street
PRECINCT l 1 —North Watertown Fire Station, Orchard Street
ON MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY 1975
at 8:00 A.M. to act on the following articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1. To vote on such matters as may be required to be voted
upon by ballot, and especially to choose the regular Town Officers for the
ensuing year, the following to be printed on and chosen by the official ballot,
to wit:
One Selectman for three years, who shall be a member of the Board of
Public Works, Surveyor of Highways and Appraiser;
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One Moderator for three years;
One Assessor for three years;
Two Members of the School Committee for three years;
Two Members of the Library Trustees for three years;
Two Members of the Planning Board for three years;
One Member of the Board of Health for three years;
One Member of'the Watertown Housing Authority for five years;
One Member of the Watertown Housing Authority for one year;
ALSO for the election of Five (5) Town Meeting Members in each of
the Eleven(11) Precincts, and fill the following vacancies:
One(1) Vacancy in the 1976 Term in Precinct SEVEN
One(1) Vacancy in the 1977 Term in Precinct EIGHT
One(1) Vacancy in the 1976 Term in Precinct TEN
THE POLLS WILL OPEN AT EIGHT (8: 00) A.M.
AND CLOSE AT EIGHT (8: 00) P.M.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
And in the name of the Commonwealth you are further required to noft
and warn the said inhabitants to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium,
Senior High School Building, Columbia Street in said town on
MONDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1975
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
MAY 5, 1975
(*) Indicates Elected
PRECINCT ONE
Town M eeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*Richard D. Abdalian, 37 Crawford St. 429
*George A. Natale, 748 Mt. Auburn St. 557
*Joseph C. Zaino, 21 Berkeley St. 493
*Robert J. Coles, 236 Arlington St. 431
*John L. Tolleson, 805 Mt. Auburn St. 402
Patricia Anne Riccio, 80 Prentiss St. 2
Blanks 1847
PRECINCT TWO
Town meeting Members for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*Edward J. Carney, 28 Quimby St. 405
*John P. Clifford, 38 Hosmer St. 390
Robert A. Semonian, 11 Howe St. 361
*John Vartanian, 110 Cypress St. 371
*Jeanne Ryan Barry, 157 Spruce St. 364
*Richard G. Barry, 157 Spruce St. 367
Marian Ferro, 139 Boylston St. 339
Blanks 1278
PRECINCT THREE
Town Meeting M embers for 3 years
Term Expires in 1978
*John J. Bartley, Jr., 51 Langdon Ave. 45.1
*Richard L. Hickey, 10 Winsor Ave. 437
*Thomas B. M ulvahill, 129 M aplewood St. 380
*Eva A. Santamaria, 78 Winsor Ave. 377
*Anthony Ducas, 159 Winsor Ave. 353
Chalres J. Jigarjian, 12 Appleton Terr. 276
Anne E. Huberman, 25 Langdon Ave. 4
Blanks 1169
PRECINCT FOUR
Town Meeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*David J. Bromer, 127 Barnard Ave. 309
*Warren K. Cooper, 41 Stearns Rd. 3o4
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John A. Fahey, 159 Russell Ave. 317
Robert F. Metcalf, Jr., 133 Barnard Ave. 335
Helen Guest Perry, 64 Russell Ave. 345
*Cherylan Malloy, 11 Chester St. 399
Glenn H. Nutting, 212 Mt. Auburn St. 234
*Stanley D. Porter, 85 Garfield St. 354
*George T. Zevitas, 304 Mt. Auburn St. 466
Blanks 1017
PRECINCT FIVE
Town Meeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*George H. Joyce, Jr., 23 Phillips St. 359
*Richard O'Reilly, 16 Gilkey Court 316
*Thomas Perry, 28 Beacon Park 387
Adelard St. Onge, 26 Fifield St. 294
Arthur E. Arone, 92 Irving St. 235
*Herta R. Carlson, 20 Beechwood Ave. 355
Robert U. Porter, 26 Phillips St. 248
*Charles L. Sheldon, 16 Patton St. 341
Blanks
PRECINCT SIX
Town M eeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
Samuel B. Nixon, 24 Lowell Ave. 243
*Edward W. O'Brien, Jr., 255 Orchard St. 408
*Carmine T. Pallotta, 159 Standish Rd. 363
*Mary J. Carver, 155 Lovell Rd. 364
William C. Evans, 41 Hall Ave. 203
Lucia Mastrangelo Goldberg, 25 George St. 205
Aram A. Koumjian, 139 Standish Rd. 268
*Edward P. Reardon, Jr., 106 Channing Rd. 358
*James Michael Savas, 26 Lovell Rd. 357
James H. Wallie, 16 Fairview Ave. 130
Charles K. Veremian, 97 Lovell Rd. 216
Blanks 1340
PRECINCT SEVEN
Town Meeting Members for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*Edward F. Caruso, 170 Palfrey St. 553
*Donald M . MacGregor, 117 Summer St. 387
*Jeanne F. Skuse, 110 Fayette St. 408
*Arthur E. Todino, 228 Palfrey St. 414
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Jane F. Argento, 46 Palfrey St. 377
Eugene L. Bergin, 28A Forest St. 270
Dominic E. Bottaro, 36 Quirk St. 244
Russell K. Cameron, 48 Fayette St. 275
*Beth Perkins, 92 Palfrey St. 413
Blanks 1789
Town M eeting M ember for 1 year
Term expires in 1976
Russell J. Arico, 49 Fayette St. 312
*James Muldoon, 27 Quincy St. 331
Blanks 383
PRECINCT EIGHT-A & B
Town Meeting Members for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
8-A 8-B Total
*William T. Gildea, 62 Eliot St. 303 230 533
*Mary McHugh, 49 Green St. 305 265 570
*William J. Rielly, 14Maple St. 218 160 378
*Vincent T. Swift, 96 Pleasant St. 178 196 374
Dorothy A. Bowser, 77 Union St. 243 102 345
Walter J. Brown, Jr., 29 Lexington St. 118 153 271
*Mary I. Platt, 54 Union St. 252 137 389
Steven John Quintiliani, 10 Fifth Ave. 218 148 366
Blanks 670 714 1384
Town Meeting Member for 2 years
Term expires in 1977
*Daniel M. Rosati, 18 Jewett St. 193 151 344
Blanks 308 270 578
PRECINCT NINE
Town Meeting Members for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*Russell W. Iuliano, 191 Chapman St. 583
*Thomas L. Jones, 32 Edenfield Ave. 425
*Richard J. O'Neil, 233 Warren St. 528
*Myles D. McDonough, Jr., 36 Highland Ave. 560
*Edward M. Rayner, 128 Westminster Ave. 493
John D. Riedle, 18 Prescott St. 423
Demos Zevitas, 6 King St. 424
Blanks 2089
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PRECINCT TEN
Town Meeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
William H. Guerin, 96 Evans St. 434
*Dominic Pallone, 82'Jensen Rd. 519
*Clyde L. Younger, 188 Acton St. 569
Patricia M. Colman, 34 Gleason St. 420
*Mary A. Lyons, 48 Evans St. 551
*Edward M. Malvey, 51 Stuart St. 565
Janet C. Newman, 217 Highland Ave. 481
Blanks 1681
Town Meeting Member for 1 year
Term expires in 1977
William Carito, 23 Falmouth Rd. 374
*Robert L. Shutt, 27 Stuart St. 415
Blanks 1044
PRECINCT ELEVEN
Town M eeting M embers for 3 years
Term expires in 1978
*Thomas D. Carney; 2 Townly Rd. 442
Charles E. Luther, 307 Waverley Ave. 333
*Giovanni Pallotta, 172 Westminster Ave. 397
Gerald W. Pannesi, 41 Townly Rd. 338
Anthony R. Angelucci, 61 Brookline St. 320
Nicholas E. Avtges, 66 Townly Rd. 246
*Barry Hamilton Marshall, 312 Lexington St. 394
*James L. Mello, 10 Nyack St. 364
*Sheryl A. Santarpio, 66 Bradshaw St. 412
Blanks 1434
We, the undersigned members of the Election Commission, Town of
Watertown hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of votes
cast in the Annual Town Election held on May 5, 1975.
ATTEST: Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
s/Remigio P. Alberico
s/James Bejoian
s/Noel B. Carmichael
s/Charles J. Tobin
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SPECIAL _.
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WARRANT
FOR
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
JANUARY 13,1975
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
To any Constable in the Town of Watertown, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and
warn the legal voters of the Town of Watertown to meet in the
CHARLES F.SHAW AUDITORIUM
WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, COLUMBIA STREET IN SAID TOWN
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
to act on the following Articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to pay a salary increase of 8%to the employees
of the Municpal Ice Skating Arena as authorized by Chapter 544 of the Acts of 1974, said salary
increase to be effective July 1,1974 through June 30,1975,or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
CHAPTER 544. ACTS OF 1974
Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Water-
town may grant an increase of eight per cent in salary from July first, nineteen hundred
and seventy-four, through June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seventy-five, to the em-
ployees of the Municipal Ice Skating Arena under chapter ten of the by-laws, classification
plan of said town at a special town meeting.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage,July 17, 1974.
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To adopt as printed in the Warrant
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of ten thousand seven
hundred fifteen dollars ($10,715.00) from the Firefighters(92)appropriation of the Fire Depart-
ment, to a Career Incentive Pay Program Account of the Fire Department, to implement Article
XXX of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Watertown and the Firefighters
Association Local 41347 of Watertown, said Article effective as of July 1, 1974; or take any
other action with respect thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
Said Article XXX of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, a 'Career Incentive Pay Program'
provides as follows:
CAREER INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM
There is hereby established a career incentive pay program offering compensation in addition
to but not as a part of the base salaries of the members of Unit'A'hereunder as a reward for
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furthering their education In the field of Fire Science. Fire Department Incentive pay shall
be computed annually on the basis of the number.of semester hour credits earned and accumu-
lated toward an associate degree in Fire Science,and for obtaining said degree itself,as follows:
0-2 credits, no compensation:; 3-30 credits, $10.00 for each credit; 31-59 credits, $15.00 for
each such credit; and $750.00 for 60 credits plus an associate degree in Fire Science. All
semester hour credits and said degree shall be earned in an educational institution accredited
by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or by the Board of Higher
Education. Additional compensation paid under this program shall not be included in base pay
for the purpose of computing overtime, sick pay, injury pay,holiday pay, vacation pay, pension
and retirement purposes or for any other purpose. This program shall be administered by the
Personnel Board in accordance with the following procedures; (1)The Chief of the Fire Depart-
ment must approve in advance the Professional appropriateness of the courses of instruction to
be undertaken; (2)On or before the first day of August in a given year an applicant for education
incentive pay hereunder shall submit to said Board evidence of satisfactory completion of the
courses of instruction taken and of the number of credits earned and accumulated as aforesaid;and
(3) The said Board shall then compute the amount of additional compensation due to the applicant
and authorize payment thereof beginning on the first pay period in the month of September next
ensuing. The effective date for the commencement of this program is July 1, 1974, but credits
earned prior thereto and accumulated toward an associate degree in FIre Science as above stated
shall be included in the computation of additional compensation hereunder provided however that
the following conditions exist, namely: (1)The applicant was a permanent full-time employee of
the Watertown Fire Department at the time such credits were so earned and accumulated;(2)
The Chief approves and confirms the professional appropriateness of the courses taken before
said July 1, 1974; and (3)Such credits were not earned and accumulated prior to the year 1968.
January 13, 1975
VOTED: That the Town of Watertown authorize the transfer of the sum of ten thousand seven
hundred fifteen dollars ($10,715) from the Firefighters (92) Account to a Career Incentive Pay
Program Account of the Fire Department to implement Article XXX of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Town of Watertown and the Firefighters Association Local#1347 of
Watertown;said Article effective as of July 1, 1974.
VOTED TO ADOPT AS AMENDED.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to hear a report on school facility needs by the
School Committee and others; or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the School Committee)
January 13, 1976
VOTED: To accept reports as presented.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint
the members of a School Building Committee who in turn shall be authorized and directed to
make studies and surveys, provide public information, develop, in cooperation with the School
Committee, educational specifications, choose site locations, obtain the services of architects,
engineering, clerk of the works, and other consultants,oversee the construction and originally
equipping and furnishing a new high school and the remodeling and/or renovations to other schools
as contained in the 1974 Korslund, LeNormand and Quann report on Watertown Schools, and all
other necessary work for carrying out the purposes of this Article;said School Building Commit-
tee to consist of members of the School Committee, the Town Auditor, the Town Treasurer and
Finance Committee Chairman, as ex-offlcio members, or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the School Committee)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
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ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote a sum of money by appropriating, transferring
from available funds, and/or authorizing a bonding, or by any combination of the above;said
sum of money not to exceed$17.2 million dollars, to be expended under the authority and direction
of the School Building Committee for the purpose of carrying out the work of said School Building
Committee as voted in Article 4, previously;or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the School Committee)
January 13, 1975
Standing Vote,defeated.65 for, 67 opposed.
Roll Call Vote,defeated, 69 for,67 opposed.
January 16. 1975
Reconsideration defeated by Standing Vote 60 for, 76 opposed.
Roll Call Vote:62 for. 78 opposed.
Article 5 defeated.
ARTICLE 6. To see if,the Town will vote toauthorize and direct the Watertown Redevelop-
ment Authority to authorize the use of the following described parcels of land for school purposes
and to convey to the (School Committee/Selectmen) the care,custody, management,and control
of said land for school purposes; said parcel of land situated in Waterman[, Massachusetts,
County of Middlesex, bounded and described as follows:
Parcel II on Map No. LU-11, Land Use Plan,dated 9 December 1974 for the Watertown
Redevelopment Authority by Mastello& Assoc.,Architects, Inc.,as filed with the Selectmen
and Town Clerk, and as presented in conjunction with proposed Article#8 of the Special
Town Meeting of January 13,1975,said parcel of land being appraainnately 19.3 acres of land;
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the School Committee)
January 16. 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment of the present Urban
Renewal Plan of the Watertown Arsenal property to read as follows:
'In addition to the present Urban Renewal Plan, the following changes to be included In
Land Use Plan -LU-I:
1. Parcel I to be 10.37 acres of public,quasi-public use consisting of cultural,Town use,
housing for the elderly,
2. Parcel II to be 12.66 acres of school use,
3. Parcel III to be 9.35 acres of recreational/open space,
4. Parcel IV to be 19.82 acres of mixed commercial and residential,
5. Parcel Va and Vb to be 13.8 acres,M.D.C.easement, transportation/recreational use."
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16, 1975
VOTED; To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment of the present Urban
Renewal Plan of the Watertown Arsenal property to read as follows:
"In addition to the present Urban Renewal Plan, the following changes to be included in
Land Use Plan - LU-11:
1. Parcel I to be 8.29 acres of public, quasi-public use, consisting of cultural, Town use,
housing for the elderly,
2. Parcel If to be 19.30 acres of recreational/open space and school use,
3. Parcel Ill to be 24.61 acres of mixed commercial and residential use,
4. Parcel IVa and IVb to be 13.8 acres M.D.C. easement, transportation/recreational use."
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16, 1975
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Renewal Plan of the Watertown Arsenal property to read as follows:
'In addition to the present Urban Renewai Plan, the following changes to be Included in Land
Use Plan - LU-11I:
1. Parcel I to be 24.8 acres of public, quasi-public use, consisting of cultural, Town use,
housing for the elderly, and recreational/open space,
2. Parcel 11 to be 27.4 acres of mixed commercial and residential use,
3. Parcel Ilia and IIIb to be 13.8 acres M.D.C. easement, transportation/recreational use."
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16, 1975
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ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment of the present Urban
Renewal Plan of the Watertown Arsenal property to read as follows:
"In addition to the present Urban Renewal Plan, the following changes to be included in
Land Use Plan - LU-IV:
1. Parcel I to be 17.52 acres of public,quasi-public,consisting of cultural.Town use, hous-
ing for the elderly and recreational/open space,
2. Parcel II to be 34.68 acres of mixed commercial and residential uses,
3. Parcel llla and Illb to be 13.8 acres M.D.C. easement transportation/recreational use."
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
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Renewal Plan of the Watertown Arsenal property to read as follows:
'In addition to the present Urban Renewal Plan, the following changes to be included in
Land Use Plan- LU-V:
1. Parcel I to be 8.78 acres of public, quasi-public,consisting of cultural, Town use and
housing for the elderly;
2. Parcel II to be 43.42 acres of mixed commercial and residential uses,
3. Parcel Ills and Illb to be 13.80 acres M.D.C.easement, transportation/recreational use."
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16. 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
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ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Selectmen to petition the Central
Court for legislation directing the Town of Watertown to place upon the ballot at the next annual
Town election succeeding the Town meeting,tobevoted on by the registered voters and inhabitants
of the Town, the following question:
VOTE YES OR NO
i. Should the Watertown Redevelopment Authority cause the land, formerly known as a
portion of the Watertown Arsenal, to amend the present Urban Renewal Plan to include
commercial and residential to generate tax dollars, not to exceed 30 1/2 acres with
the remainder of the land to be used for open space for active and passive recreation
cultural and Town use,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town willvoteto set aside 11.18 acres in the Watertown Arsenal
Project, encompassing Camp Pequosette and adjoining areas,for the purpose of outdoor recreation;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Hoard of Selectmen)
January 16. 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to continue the work of the Watertown Arsenal
Alternative Use Committee under an extension of the Economic Development Administration grant
for six months, with a sum of $2,500.00 to be appropriated as the local cash share,and to take
any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use Committee)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To amend Article 14 as follows:
To see if the Town will vote to continue the work of the Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use
Committee under an extension of the Economic Development Administration grant for six months,
with a sum of$2,500.00 to be appropriatedby transfer from the D.P.W. Rubbish Disposal Account.
VOTED: To adopt Article 14 as amended.
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ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to establish a committee of three persons to
be named by the Moderator to investigate the boundaries and title of the Arsenal site and to
open negotiations with the General SBrvlces AdministratIM if said boundaries and/or title
are in dispute,for the purpose of correcting the same and adjusting the purchase price, if necessary
this committee to be further authorized to pursue recovery of portions of the purchase price under
existing or new Congressional legislation, or take any other action pertaining thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use Committee)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the following sums of money to
pay unpaid bills to various departments, said bills having been unpaid due to insufficiency of
the appropriation in the year in which said bills were incurred,direct how the money shall be
raised; or take any action relating thereto:
Memorial Day Committee $ 520.26
Police Department 301.43
Public Works Department 2,593.23
Town Hall Department 700.00
Veterans' Services Department 230.85
Workmen'Compensation Department 6,618.90
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
January 13. 1975
VOTED: To amend Article 16 as follows:
That the Town of Watertown appropriate by transfer the sum of$10.964.67 from the Rubbish
Disposal Account of the Department of Public Works for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of
the following Town Departments in the following amounts;said bills having been unpaid due to the
insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which the bills were incurred:
Memorial Day Committee $ 520.26
Police Department 301.43
Public Works Department 2,593.23
Town[call Department 700.00
Veteran's Service Department 230.85
Workmen's Compensation Department 6,618.90
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt as amended.
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To adopt as printed in the Warrant
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of thirty-two thousand
dollars ($32,000.00) from the Highway Section, Rubbish Disposal appropriation of the Department
of Public Works, to supplement, by the specified sums of money, the appropriation of the following
Department of Public Works Accounts made under Article 3 in the Warrant for the 1974 Annual
Town Meeting; or take any other action with respect thereto:
Highway Section,General Maintenance
and Incinerator $12,000.00
Highway Section,Street and Sidewalk
Maintenance 8,000.00
Cemetery and Grounds Section,
Material and Expense 2,000.00
Equipment Section, Parts 10.000.00
(Request of Department of Public Works)
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January 13, 1975
VOTED: To adopt as printed in the Warrant
Highway Section, General Maintenance
and Incinerator $12.000.00
Highway Section. Street and Sidewalk
Maintenance 8.000.00
Cemetery and Grounds Section.
Material and Expense 2.000.00
Equipment Section. Parts 10.000.00
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of$33,840.00 from the Police
Patrolmen's Appropriation to the following-listed Police Department Accounts:
Contingencies 6,200.00
Utilities 1,900•00
Medical Expense 4,000.00
Police Lieutenants 2,240.00
Copying Machine 400.00
Radio Warranty Contract,
Maintenance& Battery Replacement 1,650.00
Uniforms(Regular Men) 4,450.00
Extra Duty Pay 13,000.00
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Police Department)
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To amend as follows:
That the Town of Watertown appropriate by transfer the sum of$10,500.00 from the Police
Patrolmen's Appropriation Account to the following listed Police Department Accounts:
Medical Expenses $4,000.00
Copying Machine 400.00
Radio Warranty Contract.
Maintenance and Battery Replacement 1,650.00
Uniforms (Regular Men) 4.450.00
VOTED: To adopt as amended.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the following loan authorizations
voted in prior years for the purpose indicated:
Sewer& Drainage(1963) $ 70,000.00
Urban Renewal Bonds(1968) 885,000.00
Cunniff School Remod.(1970) 169,507.44
Marshall Spring School (1971) 3,368,000.00
West Jr. H.S. Remod. (1971) 180,000.00
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Town Auditor)
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To amend as follows:
That the Town rescind the following balances in loan authorizations voted in prior years for the
purpose,and on the date indicated.
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Sewer & Drainage $70,000.00 The sum of $370,000.00 voted and authorized under
Article 79, Annual Town Meeting, March 28. 1963.
Balance not borrowed or encumbered, $70,000.00.
Urban Renewal Bonds $697,813.00 The sum of $6,385,000.00 voted and authorized under
Article 2, Special Town Meeting, May 27, 1968. The
sum of $5,500,000.00 borrowed for purchase of land and
buildings, and the sum of $187,187.00 encumbered for
demolition. Balance not borrowed or encumbered,
$697,813.00.
Cunniff School Remodelling$169,507.44
The sum of $169,507.44 voted and authorized under
Article 5, Special Town Meeting, October 19, 1970.
Balance not borrowed or encumbered$169,507.44.
Marshall Spring School$3,368,000.00
The sum of $3,368,000.00 voted and authorized under
Article 5,Special Town Meeting, May 27. 1971. Balance
not borrowed or encumbered$3,368.000.00.
West Jr. H.S. Remodelling$180,000.00
The sum of $180.000.00 voted and authorized under
Article 4,Special Town Meeting, May 27. 1971. Balance
not borrowed or encumbered, $180.000 00.
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt as amended.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 3 of its By-Laws by striking
out Section 31 (as most recently amended in 1969)and inserting in place thereof the following:
SECTION 31. The Town Auditor and the Town Treasurer and a member of the Finance Com-
mittee selected by its Chairman, shall be personally consulted by any Board or Committee ap-
pointed by or acting on behalf of the Town whenever such Board or Committee proposes or
plans any project or undertaking which involves or might involve in whole or in part the borrow-
ing of money by the Town, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Town Treasurer)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to request the W.R.A. to grant to the Town the
Camp Pequosette site on the Watertown Arsenal site for use by the Town as a permanent open
space and passive recreation area for the use of Watertown residents said site to be under the
care and custody of the School Department or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Conservation Committee)
January 16, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend its By-l.aws by inserting after Chapter
7, thereof the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 7-A
Political Signs
Section 1. No political sign or poster shall be placed on any property in the Town of
Watertown, except at the main headquarters of the political party, and if there is no main
headquarters of a political party, or if the election is non-partisan, then only at the main
headquarters of each particular candidate for office.
Section 2. Any person or persons convicted of violating this by-law shall be punished
by a fine of twenty-five($25.00)dollars.
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Section 3. This by-law shall take effect on February 1, 1975.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Election Commissioners)
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Selectmen to
sell to Alphonse Esposito and Anne E. Esposito, husband and wife, both of 375 Main Street,
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, or their successors in title, a certain parcel of
land abutting the property to the said Espositos, and shown on Assessors' Plans, Section 3, Block
56, Parcel 13, containing 2,840 square feet of land. The said parcel was acquired by the Town,
for playground purposes, by authorization of the 1925 Annual Town Meeting, when land was being
assembled for West End Playground, but the said parcel was never incorporated in the playground,
or used for playground purposes, nor is it suitable to be so used. The sale price for the said
parcel shall be determined by the Selectmen after they have received an appraisal report, pre-
pared by an appraiser selected by them,but whose services shalt be paid for by the prospective
purchaser. Pursuant to the terms of General Laws,Chapter 44,Section 63, the proceeds of
said sale shall be used exclusively for playground purposes; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
January 13, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen to implement
the provisions of Article 96 of the Annual Town Meeting of May, 1974. Said article dealt with an
appropriation of $10,000.00 for the Board of Selectmen sitting as the Board of Public Works to
hire professional engineers to develop plans and specifications for the construction of the so-
called Industrial Access Road; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Mary Anastasi and others)
January 13. 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
January 16. 1975
VOTED: Final adjournment of Special Town Meeting at 11:41 P.M. there being no further
business under the Special Town Meeting.
A true record:
ATTEST: Philip F. Grogan. Town Clerk
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ROLL CALL VOTE, ARTICLE 5
NEW HIGH SCHOOL & REMODELING OR RENOVATIONS TO
OTHERS
JANUARY 13, 1975
Yes--------------In Favor---------------69
No----------------Opposed----------------67
Blank--------------No Response
TOWN M E ETING M EM BERS
(Exofficio)
Yes No
M anzelli, Robert A. 24 Evans St. x
Ford, Patrick B. 69 Langdon Ave. x
D'Onofrio, T. Thomas 35 Desmond Ave. x
Kelly, Robert W. 98 Standish Rd. x
Beloungie, Lawrence W. 72 Edward Rd.
Glennon, Robert J. 10 Williams St. (Votes only if tie vote)
PRECINCT ONE
Della Paolera, Alexander 210 Arlington St.
Mancuso, Natale 220 Belmont St.
Natale, Alfred 350 Arlington St.
Natale, Frank J. 750Mt. Auburn St. x
Proctor, Diana 216 Arlington St. x
D'Alanno, Rudolph 160 Arlington St. x
DeAngelis, John 35 Berkeley St. x
Lazzaro, Anna 108 Elm St. x
Natale, Frank J., Jr. 750 Mt. Auburn St. x
Yerardi, Dominic J. 221 Arlington St. x
Abdalian, Richard 37 Crawford St.
Giragosian, Martin H. 63 Templeton Pkwy. x
Natale, George A. 748 Mt. Auburn St. x
Riccio, Patricia-Anne 80 Prentiss St. x
Zaino, Joseph C. 21 Berkeley St.
PRECINCT TWO
Akillian, Zaven H. 130 Dexter Ave. x
Delleville, James M . 9 Dexter Ave.
Ciccarelli, Salvatore 226 Boylston St. x
McDermott, James E. 10 Concord Rd. x
Seferian, Anthony 155 School St. x
Avakian, George M . 52 Dartmouth St. x
Bogosian, Edna 21 M elendy Ave. x
Hughes, C. Arthur 125 Spruce St. x
Kalajian,. Charles G. 134 Cypress St. x
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Seferian, James 155 School St. x
Carney, Edward J. 28 Quimby St. x
Clifford, John P. 38 Hosmer St.
Manoukian, Leon 239 Boylston St.
Semonian, Robert A. 11 Howe St. x
Vartanian, John M. 110 Cypress St.
PRECINCT THREE
Colleran, Donald F. 124 Maplewood St. x
Mastrangelo, Josph R. 263 School St. x
Murphy, Lucius P. 54 Langdon Ave. x
Morash, Charles W. 46 Langdon Ave. x
Santamaria, Peter 78 Winsor Ave. x
Bronstein, Sarah F. 382 School St. x
Morgan, Russell J. 35 Richards Rd. x
Murphy, Raymond A., Jr. 50 Langdon Ave. x
O'Connell, Edward F. 68 Hillside Rd.
Whitney, James Malcolm 65 Shattuck Rd. x
Bartley, John J., Jr. 51 Langdon Ave. x
Callan, John E. 18 Hillside Rd.
Hickey, Richard L. 10 Winsor Ave. x
Mulvahill, Thomas B. 129 Maplewood St.
Santamaria, Eva A. 78 Winsor Ave. x
PRECINCT FOUR
Chase, Robert B. 15 Franklin St. x
Everett, Walter C. 92 Garfield St.
Fahey, James E., Jr. 142 Robbins Rd. x
Krueger, Paul H. 38 Russell Ave. x
Whitney, Robert J. 41 Stoneleigh Rd.
Bogosian, John L. 29 Robbins Rd, x
Bromer, Anne C. 127 Barnard Ave. x
Oates, JamesM., Jr. 145 Russell Ave.
Ohanian, Cyrus M. 112 Russell Ave.
Young, Raymond H. 122 Garfield St. x
Bromer, David J. 127 Barnard Ave. x
Cooper, Warren K. 41 Stearns Rd. x
Fahey, John A. 159 Russell Ave. x
Metcalf, Robert F., Jr. 133 Barnard Ave. x
Perry, Helen Guest 64 Russell Ave.
PRECINCT FIVE
Bowen, Robert T. 27 Priest Rd. x
Burke, Joseph W. 15 Auburn Ct. x
Burns, Paul R. 193 Arsenal St.
Gildea, M uriel 50 Washburn St.
MacDonald, Robert Scott 322 Charles River Rd. x
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Carlson, Arthur F., Jr. 20 Beechwood Ave. x
Carney, Maurice R. 56 Parker St. x
Kelly, Joseph P. 100 Beechwood Ave. x
M aguire, Loretta 48 Irving St. x
Walsh, Robert S. 3 Royal St. x
Joyce, George H., Jr. 23 Phillips St. x
Perry, Thomas 28 Beacon Park x
O'Reilly, Richard 16 Gilkey Ct. x
St. Onge, Adelard 26 Fifield St. x
Carlson, Herta R. 20 Beechwood Ave. x
PRECINCT SIX
Argento, Frank 37 Lowell Ave. x
Bonier, Maurice J. 38 Carroll St.
Carver, John J. 155 Lovell Rd. x
Luck, James B. 17 Lovell Rd. x
Oates, Padl J. 77 Channing Rd, x
Fedas, James J. 11 Carroll St. x
Gregorian, Elisabeth 67 Bradford Rd. x
Kelly, Robert W. 98 Standish Rd. x
Oates, Walter J., Jr. 17 Standish Rd. x
Reardon, Edward P. 106 Channing Rd. x
Nixon, Samuel B. 24 Lowell Ave. x
O'Brien, Edward W., Jr. 255 Orchard St. x
Pallotta, Carmine T. 159 Standish Rd. x
Straight, Clark A. 35 Fairview Ave. x
Yeremian, Charles K. 97 Lovell Rd. x
PRECINCT SEVEN
Danforth, James R. 83 Fitchburg St. x
Drinkwater, Don 58 Quincy St. x
Kelly, Ross 50 Oliver St. x
Perkins, Mary T. 92 Palfrey St. x
Savage, Patricia Risso 169 Palfrey St. x
Balsano, Albert R. 146 Summer St.
Dickie, Emerson J. 66 Marshall St. x
Gregory, G. John 16 Oliver St. x
Harrington, P. Clifford 41 Fayette St. x
Mee, Gerald S. 73 Fayette St.
Caruso, Edward F. 170 Palfrey St. x
MacGregor, Donald M . 117 Summer St. x
Moxley, John Patrick 47 Quincy St. x
Skuse, Jeanne F. 110 Fayette St. x
Todino, Arthur E. 228 Palfrey St. x
PRECINCT EIGHT
Beirne, Joseph T. 10 Union St.
Canavan, Muriel 97 Galen St. x
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Chevrette, Henry A, 125 Morse St. x
Roberts, Marion A. 40 Capitol St. x
Rosati, Daniel M . 18 Jewett St. x
Cerrati, Frank 277 Main St.
Kelly, Paul F. 16 Belknap Terr. x
McCarthv, Robert B. 65 Capitol St. x
McDonald, Brian A. 292 Main St. x
Walsh, Thomas L. 22 Eliot St, x
Gildea, William T. 62 Eliot St. x
Iodice, Quinnie John 20 Cuba St. x
McHugh, Mary R. 55 Union St. x
Reilly, William J. 14Maple St. x
Swift, Vincent T. 96 Pleasant St. x
PRECINCT NINE
Caruso, Joseph J. 116 Chapman St.
Corbett, John F. 55 Highland Ave. x
Kelly, James J. 129 Westminster Ave. x
Pannesi, Mariann 55 King St. x
Sheehan, Maurice J. 60 Edenfield Ave.
Beloungie, Lance 39 Carey Ave. x
Devaney, Marilyn M. 10 King St. x
DiPietro, Salvatore 20 Olney St. x
Iuliano, Philip S. 195 Chapman St. x
Trombino, Paul S. 154 Warren St. x
Corbett, Peter D. 55 Highland Ave. x
Iuliano, Russell W. 191 Chapman St. x
Jones, Thomas L. 32 Edenfield Ave. x
O'Neil, Richard J. 233 Warren St. x
Ryan, Martin T. 32 Desmond Ave.
PRECINCT TEN
Bloomer, Gerard J. III Evans St. x
McInneyney, Francis A. 89 Edward Rd. x
O'Reilly, Joseph 71 Rutland St. x
Ryan, James A. 498 Pleasant St.
Bender, Pauline Evelyn 81 Bromfield St. x
Erickson, Robert A. 106 Rutland St.
Maguire, Agnes M. 113 Evans St. x
Mosman, Gail R. 67 Wilmot St. x
Sullivan, James M. 56 Pilgrim Rd. x
Guerin, William H. 96 Evans St. x
MacDonald, Donald J., Jr. 41 Longfellow Rd. x
Napolitano, Ida M. 30 Edward Rd. x
Pallone, Dominic 82 Jensen Rd. x
Younger, Clyde L. 188 Acton St, x
Shutt, Robert L. 27 Stuart St. x
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PRECINCT ELEVEN
Yes No
Chevrette, Gerard A. 3 Hilltop Rd. x
Gildea, Robert J. 41 Bradshaw St.
Messina, John J. 244 Edenfield Ave. x
Petrillo, David P. 836 Belmont St. x
Sherry, Thomas M. 27 Loomis Ave.
Camposano, Paul A., Jr. 34 Sparkill St.
Jordan, John J., Jr. 38 Harnden Ave. x
Parenti, John A. 248 Edenfield Ave. x
Stearns, Howard K. 38 Harrington St.
Walker, George K., Jr. 1 Hilltop Rd. x
Carney, Thomas D. 2 Tonwly Rd. x
Luther, Charles E. 307 Waverley Ave.
Pallotta, Giovanni 172 Westminster Ave.
Pannesi, Gerald W. 41 Townly Rd. x
Parenti, John G. 248 Edenfield Ave. x
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ROLL CALL VOTE on RECONSIDERATION of ARTICLE 5
NEW HIGH SCHOOL &.REMODELING OR RENOVATIONS TO
OTHERS
JANUARY 16, 1975
Yes----- -----In favor-----------62
No-----------Opposed----------78
Blank-----------------No Response
TOWN M EETING M EMBERS
(Exofficio)
Yes No
Manzelli, Robert A. 24 Evans St.
Ford, Patrick B. 69 Langdon Ave. x
D'Onofrio, T. Thomas 35 Desmond Ave. x
Kelly, Robert W. 98 Standish Rd. x
Beloungie, Lawrence W. 72 Edward Rd. x
Glennon, Robert J. 10 Williams St. (Votes only in case
of tie)
PRECINCT ONE
Della Paolera, Alexander 210 Arlington St. x
Mancuso, Natale 220 Belmont St. x
Natale, Alfred 350 Arlington St. x
Natale, Frank J. 750 Mt. Auburn St. x
Proctor, Diana 216 Arlington St. x
D'Alanno, Rudolph 160 Arlington St. x
DeAngelis, John 35 Berkeley St. x
Lazzaro, Anna 108 Elm St. x
Natale, Frank J., Jr. 750Mt. Auburn St.
Yerardi, Dominic J. 221 Arlington St. x
Abdalian, Richard 37 Crawford St. x
Giragosian, Martin H. 63 Templeton Pkwy.
Natale, George A. 748 Mt. Auburn St. x
Riccio, Patricia-Anne 80 Prentiss St. x
Zaino, Joseph C. 21 Berkeley St. x
PRECINCT TWO
Akillian, Zaven H. 130 Dexter Ave. x
Delleville, James M. 9 Dexter Ave. x
Ciccarelli, Salvatore 226 Boylston St. x
McDermott, James E. 10 Concord Rd. x
Seferian, Anthony 155 School St. x
Avakian, George M . 52 Dartmouth St. x
Bogosian, Edna 21 M elendy Ave. x
Hughes, C. Arthur 125 Spruce St. x
Kalajian, Charles G. 134 Cypress St. x
Seferian, James 155 School St.
Carney, Edward J. 28 Quimby St. x
Clifford, John P. 38 Hosmer St.
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Manoukian, Leon 239 Boylston St.
Semonian, Robert A. 11 Howe St.
Vartanian, John M. 110 Cypress St.
PRECINCT THREE
Colleran, Donald F. 124Maplewood St. x
Mastrangelo, Jospeh R. 263 School St. x
Murphy, Lucius P. 54 Langdon Ave. x
M orash, Charles W. 46 Langdon Ave. x
Santamaria, Peter 78 Winsor Ave. x
Bronstein, Sarah F. 382 School St. x
Morgan, Russell J. 35 Richards Rd. x
Murphy, Raymond A., Jr. 50 Langdon Ave. x
O'Connell, Edward F. 68 Hillside Rd. x
Whitney, James Malcolm 65 Shattuck Rd. x
Bartley, John J., Jr. 51 Langdon Ave,
Callan, John E. 18 Hillside Rd.
Hickey, Richard L. 10 Winsor Ave. x
Mulvahill, Thomas B. 129 Maplewood St. x
Santamaria, Eva A. 78 Winsor Ave. x
PRECINCT FOUR
Chase, Robert B. 15 Franklin St. x
Everett, Walter C. 92 Garfield St.
Fahey, James E.,Jr. 142 Robbins Rd. x
Krueger, Paul H. 38 Russell Ave. x
Whitney, Robert J. 41 Stoneleigh Rd.
Bogosian, John L. 29 Robbins Rd. x
Bromer, Anne C. 127 Barnard Ave. x
Oates, James M., Jr. 145 Russell Ave. x
Ohanian, Cyrus M. 112 Russell Ave.
Young, Raymond H. 122 Garfield St. x
Bromer, David J. 127 Barnard Ave. x
Cooper, Warren K. 41 Stearns Rd. x
Fahey, John A. 159 Russell Ave. x
Metcalf, Robert F., Jr. 133 Barnard Ave. x
Perry Helen Guest 64 Russell Ave.
PRECINCT FIVE
Bowen, Robert T. 27 Priest Rd. x
Burke, Joseph W. 15 Auburn Ct.
Burns, Paul R. 193 Arsenal St. x
Gildea, Muriel 50 Washburn St. x
MacDonald, Robert Scott 332 Charles River Rd. x
Carlson, Arthur F., Jr. 20 Beechwood Ave. x
Carney, Maurice R. 56 Parker St. x
Kelly, Joseph P. 100 Beechwood Ave. x
Maguire, Loretta 48 Irving St. x
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Yes No
Walsh, Robert S. 3 Royal St.
Joyce, George H., Jr. 23 Phillips St. x
Perry, Thomas 28 Beacon Pk. x
O'Reilly, Richard 16 Gilkey Ct. x
St. Onge, Adelard 26 Fifield St.
Carlson, Herta R. 20 Beechwood Ave. x
PRECINCT SIX
Argento, Frank 37 Lowell Ave.
Bonier, Maurice J. 38 Carroll St. x
Carver, John J. 155 Lovell Rd. x
Luck, James B. 17 Lovell Rd. x
Oates, Paul J. 77 Channing Rd. x
Fedas, James J. 11 Carroll St. x
Gregorian, Elisabeth 67 Bradford Rd. x
Kelly, Robert W. 98 Standish Rd. x
Oates, Walter J., Jr. 17 Standish Rd. x
Reardon, Edward P. 106 Channing Rd. x
Nixon, Samuel B. 24 Lowell Ave. x
O'Brien, Edward W., Jr. 255 Orchard St. x
Pallotta, Carmine T. 159 Standish Rd. x
Straight, Clark A. 35 Fairview Ave. x
Yeremian, Charles K. 97 Lovell Rd. x
PRECINCT SEVEN
Danforth, James R. 83 Fitchburg St. x
Drinkwater, Don 58 Quincy St. x
Kelly, Ross 50 Oliver St. x
Perkins, Mary T. 92 Palfrey St. x
Savage, Patricia Risso 169 Palfrey St. x
Balsano, Albert R. 146 Summer St.
Dickie, Emerson J. 66 Marshall St.
Gregory, G. John 16 Oliver St.
Harrington, P. Clifford 41 Fayette St. x
Mee, Gerald S. 73 Fayette St. x
Caruso, Edward F. 170 Palfrey St. x
MacGregor, Donald M. 117 Summer St. x
Moxley, John Patrick 47 Quincy St. x
Skuse, Jeanne F. 110 Fayette St. x
Todino, Arthur E. 228 Palfrey St. x
PRECINCT EIGHT
Beirne, Joseph T. 10 Union St. x
Canavan, Muriel 97 Galen St. x
Chevrette, Henry A. 125 Morse St. x
Roberts, Marion A. 40 Capitol St. x
Rosati, Daniel M . 18 Jewett St. x
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Yes No
Cerrati, Frank 277 Main St. x
Kelly, Paul F. 16 Belknap Terr. x
McCarthy, Robert B. 65 Capitol St. x
McDonald, Brian A. 292 Main St. x
Walsh, Thomas L. 22 Eliot St. x
Gildea, William T. 62 Eliot St. x
Iodice, Quinnie John 20 Cuba St. x
McHugh, Mary R. 55 Union St. x
Reilly, William J. 14 Maple St.
Swift, Vincent T. 96 Pleasant St. x
PRECINCT NINE
Caruso, Joseph J. 116 Chapman St. x
Corbett, John F. 55 Highland Ave. x
Kelly, James J. 129 Westminster Ave. x
Pannesi, Mariann 55 King St. x
Sheehan, Maurice J. 60 Edenfield Ave.
Beloungie, Lance 39 Carey Ave. x
Devaney, Marilyn M. 10 King St.
DiPietro, Salvatore 20 Olney St. x
Iuliano, Philip S. 195 Chapman St. x
Trombino, Paul S. 154 Warren St. x
Corbett, Peter D. 55 Highland Ave. x
Iuliano, Russell W. 191 Chapman St. x
Jones, Thomas L. 32 Edenfield Ave. x
O'Neil, Richard J. 233 Warren St. x
Ryan, Martin T. 32 Desmond Ave.
PRECINCT TEN
Bloomer, Gerard J. III Evans St. x
McInnerney, Francis A. 89 Edward Rd. x
O'Reilly, Joseph 71 Rutland St. x
Ryan, James A. 498 Pleasant St.
Bender, Pauline Evelyn 81 Bromfield St. x
Erickson, Robert A. 106 Rutland St. x
Maguire, Agnes M. 113 Evans St.
Mosman, Gail R. 67 Wilmont St. x
Sullivan, James M. 56 Pilgrim Rd. x
Guerin, William H. 96 Evans St. x
MacDonald, Donald J., Jr. 41 Longfellow Rd. x
Napolitano, Ida M. 30 Edward Rd. x
Pallone, Dominic 82 Jensen Rd. x
Younger, Clyde L. 188 Acton St. x
Shutt, Robert L. 27 Stuart St. x
PRECINCT ELEVEN
Chevrette, Gerard A. 3 Hilltop Rd, x
Gildea, Robert J. 41 Bradshaw St. x
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Yes No
Messina, John J. 244 Edenfield Ave. x
Petrillo, David P. 836 Belmont St. x
Sherrv, Thomas M. 27 Loomis Ave. x
Camposano, Paul A., Jr. 34 Sparkill St.
Jordan, John J., Jr. 38 Harnden Ave. x
Parenti, John A. 248 Edenfield Ave.
Stearns, Howard K. 38 Harrington St. x
Walker, George K., Jr. 1 Hilltop Rd. x
Carney, Thomas D. 2 Townly Rd. x
Luther, Charles E. 307 Waverley Ave.
Pallotta, Giovanni 172 Westminster Ave.
Pannesi, Gerald W. 41 Townly Rd. x
Parenti, John G. 248 Edenfield Ave.
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t�WN OF WAT OCT OWN
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w ARRANT FOR
SPECIAL
TOwN MEETING
ENS, lr . HIGN SCN���
wlpy lc, 1975
at 7:30 P .
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 5, 1975
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 15, 1975 stands adjourned
to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, on THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1975 at 7: 30
P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 1- 2-
3- 4 and Article 6 come before the meeting for consideration and action.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
burs at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to
every Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned
Session at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 20th day of May, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING
The Special Town Meeting of May 15, 1975 was called to order by
Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7: 55 P.M.
Officer's return on the Warrant was read by Town Clerk, Philip F.
Grogan.
The newly elected Town Meeting Members were sworn to the faithful
performance to their duties by Town Clerk, Philip F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers, Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 126.
MEETING OF JUNE 5, 1975
This meeting of June 5, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert
J. Glennon at 7: 47 P.M.
Notice of adjourned Special Town Meeting was read by Town Clerk,
Philip F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers, Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 131.
ADJOURNMENTS
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 15, 1975 at 10: 17 P.M. and to
meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia
Street on June 5, 1975 at 7: 30 o'clock.
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ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to a Cooperation Agreement between the Town and the
Watertown Redevelopment Authority relating to the Watertown Arsenal
Project substituting "Amended Urban Renewal Plan" for the "Urban Renewal
Plan" or "Plan" whereever the same is mentioned in said Cooperation
Agreement. The text of this Amendment is printed in full as.Appendix"A"
of this warrant,
or take any action relating thereto.
The Amended Urban Renewal Plan provided for changes in the permitted uses
in portions of the Watertown Arsenal Project Area.
APPENDIX A
AMENDMENT NO. 2, dated, May 1975 to COOPERATION AGREEMENT
dated June 3, 1968, as amended, by and between WATERTOWN REDEVELOP-
MENT AUTHORITY and the TOWN OF WATERTOWN.
WHEREAS, the Town and the Authority desire to make changes in said
Urban Renewal Plan, and the Authority and the Board of Selectmen have
approved an Amended Urban Renewal Plan, dated May 1975 consisting of 54
(fifty-four) numbered pages, 8(eight) exhibits; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein con-
tained and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto do
hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. The Cooperation Agreement is hereby amended by substituting the
'Amended Urban Renewal Plad or the "Plan' wherever the same is men-
tioned therein.
2. Except as herein expressly amended, the Cooperation Agreement is
hereby confirmed.
Approved as to Form: TOWN OF WATERTOWN
By
Town Counsel Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Approved as to Form: WATERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
General Counsel to the Authority By
Chairman
(Request of Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
APPENDIX A
AMENDMENT NO. 2, dated;May 1975 to COOPERATION AGREEMENT,
dated June 3, 1968, as amended, by andbetween WATERTOWN REDEVELOP-
MENT AUTHORITY and the TOWN OF WATERTOWN.
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WHEREAS, the Town and the Authority desire to make changes in said
Urban Renewal Plan, and the Authority and the Board of Selectmen have
approved an Amended Urban Renewal Plan, dated May 1975 consisting of
54(fifty-four)numbered pages, 8 (eight) exhibits;and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein
contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto
do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. 'Die Cooperation Agreement is hereby amended by substituting the
"Amended Urban Renewal Plan" or the "Plan" wherever the same is men-
tioned therein.
2. That all residential structures shall be assessed by prevailing cur-
rent practices and receive no special considerations on the tax rate of the
'Ibwn of Watertown.
3. Except as herein expressly amended, the cooperation Agreement is
hereby confirmed.
Approved as to Form: TOWN OF WATERTOWN
By
Town Counsel Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Approved as to Form: WATERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
General Counsel to the Authority By
Chairman
(Request of Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
June 5, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 1 as amended on standing vote 84 for and 26
against.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the inhabitants of Watertown, Mass. by changing from District S-10
(Single Family) to District MA (Multi-Use - Arsenal) that area on Talcott
Avenue, Arsenal Street, Greenough Boulevard and the Charles River, referred
to as the Watertown Arsenal Project, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side line of Arsenal Street, said
point being easterly of an interior reservation road known as Talcott Avenue,
and being south 81027/20/ east 451,60 feet from a stone bound at an angle in
the southwesterly side line of Arsenal Street;
thence running by other land of the United States, south 00031140' west 737.70
Lift to a point, and south 25003150" east 688 feet, more or less, to a point on
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a line bearing north 590251451' east from the southeasterly corner of the most
easterly of the four stone posts which form the south gate of the reservation;
thence running by other land of the United States south 59025145' west 65 feet,
more or less, tp said southeasterly corner of the most easterly of the four
stone posts;
thence running by other land of the United States along the southwesterly face
of said stone post north 67046117' west 1.13 feet;
thence running by other land of the United States southerly and southeasterly
along a curve to the left with a radius of 13.5 feet, a distance of 18.65 feet
to a point and southeasterly 215 feet,more or less, to the extreme low water-
mark of the Charles River;
thence turning and running downstream in ageneral northeasterly and easter-
ly direction by said extreme Iwo watermark 2,700 feet, more or less, to the
center of a ditch at the land of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts forming
a portion of the Charles River Reservation;
thence running northwesterly along the centerline of said ditch by said land of
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 292 feet, more or less, to a point;
thence running north 50 0461291 east by land of The Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, a distance of 203.05 feet to a monument;
thence running along a curve to the left with radius of 10.44 feet a distance of
24.07 feet to a monument on the southwesterly side line of said Arsenal
Street;
thence running north 81027120" west, along the southwesterly side line of
Arsenal Street, a distance of 3043.46 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 66.0 acres, more or less and subdivided as follows:
Parcel I - 25.8 Acres -
Parcel II - 26.4 Acres ±
Parcel Ella & Illb- 13.8 Acres +
Total 66.0 Acres +
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
June 5, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 2 as printed, on standing vote 92 for and 21
against.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the town will vote to amend the following
sections of The Zoning By-Law of the inhabitants of Watertown:
SECTION 3.10 CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
By adding anew district classification:
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There shall be eight classes of residence districts. Single Family
Districts are further subdivided into districts designated by numbers indi-
cating minimum required lot areas in thousands of square feet and Apartment
Districts are divided and designated by their relative density. There shall
also be one Residential Planned Unit District. In addition there shall be
two classes of Business Districts, one class of industrial district and two
clases of multi use districts. The fourteen districts shall be designated by
initial letter as follows:
(a) Residence Districts
S - Single Family: S10 and S-6
SC - Single Family Conversion
T- Two Family
R - Residential: R.75, R1.2 and R2.3
RP - Residential Planned Unit
RC - Residential Cluster
(b) Business Districts
LB - Limited Business
CB - Central Business
(c) Industrial District
I - Industrial
(d) Multi-Use Districts
M - Multi-Use
MA - Multi-Use Arsenal
By adding to Section 5.1, Table or Use Regulations, as a Principal
Use, Section 5.2 Table of Use Regulations,as Accessory Use Only and Section
5.3, Table of Dimensional Regulations, the following controls for a new Dis-
trict designated MA.
SECTION 5.1 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
Section 5.1 Table of Use Regulations AS A PRINCIPAL USE
1. Residence MA
(a) One Single-Family detached house N
(b) Existing single-family detached house converted for
two families without exterior change N
(c) Existing single-family detached house converted for
two families with .exterior change N
(d) Single-family semi-detached house N
(e) Two family house N
(f) Existing dwelling converted for three families without
exterior change N
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(g) Existing dwelling converted for three families with
exterior change N
(h)_ Existing dwelling converted for four families N
(i) Apartment houses (subject to Section 9.03) Y
(3) Row houses (subject to Section 9.03) Y
(k) Licensed lodging house N
(1) Hotel or motel (Subject to Section 9.03) Y
(m) Trailer park or, mobile home park N
(n) Condominium (subject to Section 9.03) Y
2. Institutional, Transportation, Utility and Agricultural Uses
(a) Any exempt religious or education use Y
(b) Country club, tennis club, swimming club,non-profitclub Y
(c) Licensed day nursery, day care center, kindergarten Y
(d) Commercial agriculture, nursery garden, greenhouse,
garden supply N
(e) Existing dwelling converted for non-profit club, school,
clinic, provided that:
a, the lot fronts on a street at least 80 feet wide;
b. new construction does not increase the existing
floor area by more than 25 per cent. N
M Nursing home, rest home, or convalescent home pro-
vided the lot fronts on a street at least 65 feet wide N
(g) Cemeteries N
3. Business, Office and Consumer Service Uses
(a) Non-residential parking in a residential district enter-
ed from a business or industrial district N
(b) Business offices, banks, medical and dental buildings,
schools, operated for gain Y
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(c) Commercial recreation, including bowling alley or
skating rink completely enclosed Y
(d) Commercial parking, parking lot for gain Y
(e) New and used automobile sales and display, operable
vehicles only N
(f) Printer, publisher Y
(g) Retail stores, including liquor stores Y
(h) Personal services, such as barber shop,beauty parlor, etc. Y
(i) Repair and alteration of clothes and domestic furnishings Y
(j) Eating place with or without liquor Y
(k) Bar or other establishment where the primary pur-
pose is the sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages N
(1) Laundry and cleaning, automatic but not steam laundry Y
(m) Gasoline service station N
(n) Undertaker, funeral parlor N
4. Open Air or Drive - In Retail and Service
(a) Drive - in bank Y
(b) Outdoor amusement park, outdoor sports facility con-
ducted for profit N
(c) Open - air drive-in theater or other open-air place of
entertainment N
(d) Car washing establishment using mechanical equipment
for cleaning automobiles and other equipment N
(e) Drive - in restaurant, drive - in refreshment stand,
drive - through eating establishment N
5. Light Industry, Wholesale, Mboratory
(a) Light industry Y
(b) Non-nuisance manufacturing Y
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(c) Office including but not limited to administrative,
executive professional and similar offices Y
(d) Wholesale business warehouse, parcel or goods distri-
bution N
(e) Laboratories engaged in research, experimental and
testing activities, including but not limited to the
fields of biology, chemistry, electronics, engineering,
geology, medicine and physics Y
(f) Motor vehicle repairs, upholstery N
(g) Automotive b6dy work N
6. Heavy Industry
(a) Open-lot storage of junk, scrap, paper, rags, unre-
paired or unclean containers or other salvage waste
articles N
(b) Truck or bus terminals, yard or building for storage
or servicing or trucks, trailers or buses, parking lot
for trucks N
(c) Place for exhibition, lettering or sale of gravestones
or monuments N
(d) Heavy Industry N
(e) Storage of flammable gas, liquids, or explosives (non-
accessory) N
(f) Any trade, industry, or other use that is noxious,
offensive or hazardous by reason of vibration or
noise or the emission of odors, dust, gas, dimes,
smoke, cinders, flashing or excessively bright light,
refuse matter or any other cause N
SECTION 5.2 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
Section 5.2 Table of Use Regulations AS ACCESSORY USE ONLY
(a) Renting of not more than two rooms to not more than
two persons N
(b) Private greenhouse, toolshed, swimming pool, kennel,
not used as part of a business, and not offensive to
the neighborhood by reason of noise,odor or other cause Y
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(c) Accessory parking and garage as permitted in Article VI Y
(d) Signs as permitted in Article VII N
(e) Signs as regulated in Article VII Y
(f) Home occupation N
(g) Additional parking for occupant's business car or
truck, but not more than 1 vehicle and capacity not
exceeding 3/4 ton N
(h) Renting of not more than three rooms to not more
than four persons N
(i) In garden apartment projects, administrative offices,
clubrooms and common laundry room, reserved for
occupants use Y
(j) Business accessory uses, usual, not to include out-
side service window Y
(k) Business accessory uses, usual, except for outdoor
storage of merchandise N
(1) Outdoor display and storage of new merchandise, sub-
ject to screening provisions, Section 6.40 Y
(m) Residence for caretaker or janitor Y
(n) Business and professional offices, schools operated
for gain, commercial recreation if completely en-
closed, private clubs and personal services such as
barber, etc., retail stores and eating places with or
without liquor and banks, in so far as they do not ex-
ceed 5 per cent of the gross floor area of the apart-
ment development on the lot Y
SECTION 5.3 TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS
DISTRICT MA.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN SQ. FT. NONE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
PARCEL II NONE
PARCEL I 10 Stories/100 Feet for Housing for Elderly
45 Feet for all other new construction/additions
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MINIMUM YARD.IN FEET(m)
FRONT Ht L
5
SIDE HtL
6
REAR H}L
5
MAXIMUM PER CENT OF LOT COVERAGE
RESIDENTIAL USES 20 o
COMMERCIAL USES 357o in existing buildings
506 in new construction
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES 3516 in existing buildings
50% in new construction
PARCEL I 357o in existing buildings
50116 in new construction
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO
RESIDENTIAL USES 2.0(n)
COMMERCIAL USES 1.0 in existing buildings
2.0 in new construction
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES 1.0 in existing buildings
2.0 in new construction
PARCEL I 1.0 in existing buildings
2.0 in new construction
MINIMUM FRONTAGE - NONE
MINIMUM LOT AREA PER D.U. IN SQ. FT.
RESIDENTIAL USES IN PARCEL I 480 S.F.(180 units/2 acre site)
RESIDENTIAL USES IN PARCEL II 725 S.F. (600 units/10 acre site)
USABLE OPEN SPACE( %of Gross Floor Area)
RESIDENTIAL USES IN PARCEL N 10% of G.F.A.
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE ( % of Gross Floor Area)
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RESIDENTIAL USES IN PARCEL Il 10"/o of G.F.A.
COMMERCIAL USES IN PARCEL U 10 o of G.F.A.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES IN PARCEL II 10 o of G.F.A.
FOOTNOTE TO SECTION 5.3 -
TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS
(m) Where H refers to the height of the building
L refers to the length of the wall facing the lot or street
line.
In no instance may a building be closer than 20 feet to a street
or lot line.
(n) The provisions of Note "i" ("Bonus'. Provision) shall not apply to
any permitted use in the MA Zoning District.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
June 5, 1975
VOTED: With 92 for and 20 against, it was voted to adopt Article 3 as
printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 4. "To see if the Town will vote to request the Watertown
Redevelopment Authority to make a further amendment of the amended
Urban Renewal Plan for the Watertown Arsenal Urban Renewal Project to
require that at least 25% of the residential units developed on the Project
Area be for low and moderate-income persons."
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Redevelopment Authority)
June 5, 1975
VOTED: Indefinite Postponement.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will authorize the expenditure of
$150,000 to execute the first phase of a three-phase $410,000 program to
upgrade and improve Victory Field as a townwide recreation area, in general
accordance with the plan (Alternative 2) prepared by the Office of Municipal
Planning and Management, Department of Community Affairs and submitted
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to the Town on April 30, 1974. This appropriation shall be spent to achieve
the following: (1) The transfer of a 50 foot wide strip of town-owned land
along the northern boundary of Victory Field, from the current use by the
DPW, to Victory Field for recreation. (2) The relocation of the present
baseball stands to the southeasterly corner of Victory Field. (3) The re-
location of the present football stands so as to run parallel with the fence
line separating Victory Field from Whitney Hill Park. (4) The removal of
the present inadequate field house. (5) The construhtion of a new standard
1/5 mile cinder track in front of the relocated football stands. (6) The in-
stallation of a new regulation-sized football field within the perimeter of the
new track. (7) The removal of the present substandard track. (8) The recon-
struction of the present baseball diamond in the southeasterly corner of
Victory Field so as to accommodate senior league baseball and an over-
lapping field hockey field. Town Meeting shall direct as to how said money
will be raised.
or take any action relating thereto. (Plan attached)
(Request of the Watertown Planning Board)
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will authorize an expenditure of
$200,000 for the design and construction of a new Field House at Victory
Field, so as to provide adequate and equal athletic facilities for both girls
and boys as required under Chapter 76, Section 5, and as amended in Chapter
622 of the Acts of 1971 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the location of
said new Field House to be generally as shown on the site plan prepared by
the Office of Municipal Planning and Management of the Department of Com-
munity Affairs, and submitted to the Town April 30, 1974. Town Meeting shall
direct as to how said money will be raised.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Planning Board)
June 5, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to ratify and confirm the
action of the Board of Selectmen in filing Applications and Pre-Applications
under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, P.L. 93-383, in-
cluding an Application for Community Develocpment Block Grant,as the same
may be amended, copies of which are on file in the office of the.Board of
Selectmen; and authorize the Board of Selectmen to take such other actions
and file such other Applications and Pre-Applications as may be appropriate
and necessary to obtain funds under said Act; and appropriate, and authorize
the Board of Selectmen to expend, funds received or to be received by the
Town from the Department of Housing and Urban Developments as a result
of said Applications,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of
$27,635.00 from the Police Patrolmen's Appropriation to the following-
listed Police Department accounts:
Contingencies $6,200.00
Holiday Pay 1,635.00
Utilities 1,500.00
Medical Expenses 15,000.00
Building Maintenance 200.00
Police Lieutenants 2,240.00
Copying Machine 50.00
Dog Officer Contingent 810.00
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Police Department)
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May 15, 1975
VOTED: To amend and adopt as follows: that the sum of$27,635.00 be
transferred from the Police Department, Salary of Patrolmen account to
the following named accounts:
Police Contingent $6,200.00
Holiday Pay 1,635.00
Utilities 1,500.00
Medical Expense 15,000.00
Bldg. Maintenance 200.00
Sal. Lieutenants 2,240.00
Copying Machine 50.00
Dog Officer, Contingent 810.00
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To accept Article 8 as amended.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the town will vote to join the National Flood
Insurance Program and to designate an appropriate town agency to report
to HUD thereunder.
Whereas certain areas of Watertown are subject to periodic flooding caus-
ing serious damage to properties within these areas; and whereas relief is
available in the form of federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized
by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and whereas it is the intent of
the town to require the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all
official actions relating to land use in the flood plain areas having special
flood hazards; and whereas Watertown has the legal authority to adopt land
use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to the con-
stitution and general laws of the Commonwealth; now, therefore, the Water-
town Town Meeting hereby votes:
1. That it will enact and maintain in force for those areas having flood
hazards adequate land use and control measures with enforcement
provisions consistent with the Criteria set forth in s. 1910 of the
National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and
2. The Conservation Commission or Selectmen or Planning Board or
other appropriate agency is hereby authorized and directed to:
a. Assist the Flood Insurance Administrator in delineating flood
hazard areas on available local maps of sufficient scale to
locate building sites, for future town meeting consideration;
b. Provide such information as the Administrator may request
concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood p'ain;
c. Cooperate with federal, state and local agencies and private
firms which undertake to study, survey, map and identify
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flood hazard areas and cooperate with neighboring communi-
ties with respect to management of adjoining flood hazard
areas in order to prevent aggravation of existing hazard ;
d. Submit on the anniversary date of the community's initial
eligibility an annual report to the Administrator on the pro-
gress made during the past year within the community in
the development of flood plain management measures;
e. Take any other action reasonable and proper to carry out
program objectives of minimizing or eliminating flood damage,
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission)
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 9 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars (250,000.00) for the purpose of re-
constructing the Town's Playgrounds, to determine whether the same
shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise;and to authorize the Selectmen to
apply for and accept Matching Federal Funds for same;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Public Works)
May 15, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
Final Adjournment, June 5, 1975 at 10:55 P.M.as there was no more business
to come before the meeting.
ATTEST: Philip F. Grogan
TOWN CLERK
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
MONDAY EVENING MAY 19, 1975
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1975 stands adjourned
to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, on THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1975 at 7: 30
P.M., at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2
through 14 inclusive, Article 26, Articles 45 through 73 inclusive, Articles
75 through 91 inclusive, and Tabled Article 92 will come before the meeting
for consideration and action.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to
every Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned
Session at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 20th day of May, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1975
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 22, 1975 stands adjourned
to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia
Street in the Town of Watertown, on Thursday, May 29, 1975 at 7: 30 P.M.
at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 through 14,
Article 26, Articles 46 through 73, Articles 75 through 91 inclusive and
Budget Item, Data Processing Equipment Expense tabled until meeting on
May 29, 1975 will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies
of this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to
every Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned
Session at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 23rd day of May, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
THURSDAY EVENING MAY 29, 1975
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 29, 1975 stands adjourned to
meet in the EAST JR. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, Mt. Auburn Street,
in the Town of Watertown on MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1975 at 7: 30 P.M. at which
time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 through 14, Article
26, Articles 45 through 71, Article 73, Articles 75 through 83, Articles 87
through 91 inclusive and Tabled Budget Item, Data Processing Equipment
will come before the meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of
intention to move for reconsideration of action taken under Article 86,
was filed by G. John Gregory and Lance Beloungie.
Reconsider of Budget Item ; Ice Rental/Outdoor Skating filed by Clyde
L. Younger and Maorice Bonier, under Recreation Department.
Reconsideration of Budget Item: Bus, Inc., Gas, Maint., filed by Lance
Beloungie under Council for Aging.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to
every Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned
Session at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 30th day of May, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1975
THE yNNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD JUNE 2, 1975 stands adjourned to
meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia
Street, in the Town of Watertown, on THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1975 at the
Adjournment of the Special Town Meeting, at which time and place all
unfinished business under Articles 2 through 11, Articles 13 and 14, Article
26, Articles 45 through 47, Articles 54 through 55, Articles 58 through 61,
Articles 63 through 71, Article 73, Articles 75 through 82, Articles 87
through 91, Tabled Article 83 and Tabled Budget Items: Data Processing
Equipment Expense will come before the meeting for consideration and
action.
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RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of
intention to move for reconsideration of action taken under Article 48,
was filed by Robert T. Bowen.
Reconsideration of Article 50 by G. John Gregory.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous•public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to every
Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned Session
at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 3rd day of June, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 5, 1975
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD JUNE 5, 1975 stands adjourned
to meet in the CHARLES F. SHAW AUDITORIUM, Senior High School,
Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, on Monday, June 9, 1975 at
7: 30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2
through 11, Articles 13 and 14, Article 26, Articles 45 through 47, Articles
54 through 55,. Articles 58 through 61, Articles 63 through 71, Article 73,
Articles 75 through 82, Articles 87 through 91,Tabled Article 83, and Tabled
Budget Item: Data Processing Equipment Expense will come before the
meeting for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of
intention to move for reconsideration of action taken under Article 48 was
filed by Robert T. Bowen.
Notice of intention to move for reconsideration of Article 50 was filed
by G. John Gregory.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to every
Town Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned Session
at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this 6th day of June, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 9, 1975
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 1975 stands adjourned
to meet in the CHARLES F. SHAW AUDITORIUM, Senior High School,
Columbia Street in the Town of Watertown, on Thursday, June 12, 1975
at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles
2 through 8, Article 11, Article 47, Articles 54 and 55, Articles 58 through
61, Articles 63 through 67, Articles 69 through 71, Article 73, Article 76,
Articles 78 through 82, Articles 89 through 91 will come before the meeting
for consideration and action.
RECONSIDERATION NOTICES
In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of
intention to move for reconsideration of action taken under Article 75 filed
by David J. Bromer.
Intention to move for reconsideration of Budget Item "Other Expense"
under" Instruction" under School Department by Clyde Younger.
Intention to move for reconsideration of Article 83 by Daniel Rosati.
Notice of intention to move for reconsideration of Article 50 was filed
ley G. John Gregory at adjourned meeting of June 2, 1975.
Notice of intention to move for reconsideration of Article 48 was filed by
Robert T. Bowen, at adjourned meeting of June 2, 1975.
And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the time and place herein specified by posting copies of
this notice in ten or more conspicuous public places in Town twenty-four
hours at least prior to the time of said meeting and also by mailing to every
Thwn Meeting Member a notice of the time and place of Adjourned Session
at least twenty-four hours before such session.
Given under our hands this loth day of June, A.D., 1975.
s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator
s/ Philip F. Grogan, Town Clerk
ADJOURNMENTS
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 19, 1975 at 11 o'clock and to meet
in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street,
on Thursday evening, May 22, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
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May 22, 1975
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 22, 1975 at 11 o'clock and to meet
in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street on
Thursday evening, May 29, 1975 at 7: 30 P.M.
May 29, 1975
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 29, 1975 at 11 o'clock and to meet
in the East Jr. High School Auditorium, Mt. Auburn Street, on Monday,
June 2, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
June 5, 1975
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of June 5, 1975 at it o'clock and to meet
in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street on
Monday, June 9, 1975 at 7: 30 P.M.
June 9, 1975.
VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of June 9, 1975 at 11 o'clock and to meet
in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street,
on Thursday, June 12, 1975.
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 19, 22, 29, June 2, 5, 9, 12, 1975
The meeting of May 19, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert J.
Glennon at 7: 48 P.M.
Officer's return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk, Philip F. Grogan.
The newly elected Town Meeting Members were sworn to the faithful
performance of their duties by Town Clerk, Philip F. Grogan.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Fr. Donavan of the Sacred Heart
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 152.
The meeting opened with remarks by,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,
Robert A. Manzelli, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Robert W. Kelly,
and Chairman of the Personnel Board, Lawrence Beloungie.
MEETING OF MAY 22, 1975
The meeting of May 22, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert J.
Glennon at 7: 51 P.M.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip
F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members. present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 141.
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MEETING OF MAY 29, 1975
The meeting of May 29, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert J.
Glennon. at 7: 51 P.M.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip
F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 138
MEETING OF JUNE 5, 1975
The meeting of June 5, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert J.
Glennon at 7.47 P.M.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip
F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 131.
MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1975
The meeting of June 9, 1975 was called to order by Moderator, Robert J.
Glennon at 7: 54 P.M.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip
F. Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 135.
MEETING OF JUNE 12, 1975
The meeting of June 12, 1975 was called to order by Town Clerk, Philip
F. Grogan.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip F.
Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 116
On June 12, 1975 the Moderator, Robert J. Glennon was unable to preside
because of sudden illness.
In his absence, Town Clerk, Philip F. Grogan, opened the scheduled
Meeting at 7: 50 P.M., a quorum being present, and read the call of the
Meeting. He then turned the Meeting over to Robert A. ManzelIi, who
explained the situation to the Town Meeting Members and put in nomination
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for Moderator pro tempere the name of Thomas C. Menton. This nomination
was seconded and the Town Clerk asked if there were any other nominations.
The name of Pauline Evelyn Bender was thenput in nomination and seconded.
There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed.
Nominations were then submitted to the Town Meeting Members for election
of a Moderator pro tempore.
On a standing vote' Thomas C. Menton received 75 votes and Pauline
Evelyn Bender received 16.
Mr. Menton• was duly declared elected by the Clerk, was sworn in as
Moderator pro tempore and thereupon presided at the meeting.
MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1975
The meeting of June 2, 1975 was called to order by Moderator Robert J.
Glennon at 7: 49 P.M.
Notice of adjourned town meeting call was read by Town Clerk, Philip F.
Grogan.
Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by records of
checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 136.
GEORGE BURTON WELLMAN
1904 - 1974
George Burton Wellman was born in Watertown,MA,on August 15, 1904. He
was educated in the Watertown Schools and graduated from Watertown High,
Class of 1922, then attended Burdett College(Business Administration and
Accounting). Following his graduation from Burdett, he was employed by
the Bemis Brothers Bag Company of Boston, before becoming sports editor
of the Watertown Sun.
In 1934 he was elected as a Park Commissioner and in 1936 he resigned
this post as well as his newspaper position to accept appointment as Town
Clerk succeeding William P. McGuire. In 1937 he was elected as Town
Clerk and in 1951 the voters of Watertown voted him life tennure.
His thirty-eight years in Watertown covers the longest span of office held
by a Town Clerk in Watertown in the 344-year history of the Town.
Recognition came to George Wellman over the years from many quarters.
In 1959 he was given a Distinguished Service Award by the League of
Women Voters of Watertown and in 1971 the Board of Selectmen issued a
proclamation naming him " Man of the Year." Only a week prior to his
death he was designated as a "Certified Municipal Clerk" by the Institute
of Municipal Clerks.
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Service to his town in many capacities was easy for George Wellman and he
was a vice-president of the original Watertown Lions Club, a member of
Pequossette Lodge A.F. &A.M. of which lodge he was a Worshipful Master
in 1938, a 32nd degree member of the Massachusetts Consistory, a corpora-
tor and trustee of the Watertown Savings Bank and former treasurer of the
Watertown Municipal Credit Union.
On June 22, 1935 he married Helen E. Elmer of Manchester, Vermont and
had two children, Robert B. and Judith Gail and six grandchildren. His son
Robert is President of the South American Division of Cargill in Buenos
Aires, with whom George and Helen visited not long before his death.
His wisdom, courage and professional competence earned him the respect
of all. His warmth and kindness and his deep concern for the well being of
others earned him the affection of all who knew him.
He was a man who truly believed that government and its officers were
created for the benefit of the people and he practiced this belief throughout
his career.
Typifying the ideal public servant--knowledgable in his profession—
Patient -
patient with the weaknesses of those he dealt with--firm in carrying out
the oath of his office he made himself available to the people of Watertown
far beyond the call of duty.
To those who were associated with him over the years it can be well said
that George Wellman was a Town Clerk's- Town Clerk.
The Memorial Committee moves that this Memoriam be made part of the
records of this Town Meeting and that a copy be sent to the family of
George Burton Wellman.
Committee on Memorial Resolution
s/ Herbert O. Berry
s/ Philip F. Grogan
s/ Quinton B. Jones
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IN MEMORIAM
FLORENCE C. MUNROE
In accordance with long-established custom, this Committee presents
for your approval and adoption this Memorial as a tribute to the late
Florence C. Munroe.
Florence Munroe died on May 18, 1974, having lived in Watertown for
thirty-five years. She was married to Clare G. Munroe who died in 1972
and was the mother of three children: Leland F., an attorney in Waltham,
Mrs. Elaine Root of Northampton,and Richard G.,who lives in the Protestant
Guild for the Blind, Job Vocational Center in Watertown. She died at the
outset of her second term as Town Meeting Member and during her tenure
she attended every session of Town Meeting and conscientiously attended
many meetings of Town Boards and agencies so that she might be better
informed citizen. Florence Munroe is best remembered for the causes she
espoused and will be recalled by those of us who knew and worked with her
as a tireless colleague whose dogged persistence after the right was an
example and inspiration to those whose energy might flag or whose interest
might flicker ; Florence Munroe did not allow such frailties to interfere
with her pursuit of results.
There were many projects to which Florence Munroe committed herself
and the Town reaps the benefits from many of them. However, the one
closest to her heart was the effort to improve the quality of life for the
retarded of every age--a cause for which she worked with such diligence
and enthusiasm that her efforts have made a marked difference in the lives
of the retarded in the Town and in the Commonwealth.
Therefore, be it resolved that this Memorial to dedicated and wholehearted
citizen, a conscientious Town Meeting Member and a friendly neighbor to us
all, be inscribed in the permanent record of the Town, and that a copy be
transmitted to the family of the late Florence C. Munroe.
s/ Helen Guest Perry
s/ Marion Roberts
s/ Muriel Canavan
s/ T. Thomas D'Onofrio
The Committee
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
and
TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
MAY 5, 1975
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss:
7b any Constable of the Town of Watertown, Greeting:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required
tD notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Watertown to meet in their
respective voting places in said Town:
PRECINCT 1 —Coolidge School, Arlington Street
PRECINCT 2 —East Junior High School, Mt. Auburn Street
PRECINCT 3 —East End Fire Station, Mt. Auburn Street
PRECINCT 4 —Senior High School, Columbia Street
PRECINCT 5 —Phillips School, Common Street
PRECINCT 6 —James Russell Lowell School, Lowell Avenue
PRECINCT 7 —Administration Building, Main Street
PRECINCT 8-A—Parker School, Watertown Street
PRECINCT 8-B —Central Fire Station, Main Street
PRECINCT 9 —Cunniff School, Warren Street
PRECINCT 10 —Browne School, Main Street
PRECINCT 11 —North Watertown Fire Station, Orchard Street
ON MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY 1975
at 8:00 A.M. to act on the following articles, viz:
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ARTICLE 1. To vote on such matters as may be required to be voted
upon by ballot, and especially to choose the regular Town Officers for the
ensuing year, the following to be printed on and chosen by the official ballot,
to wit:
One Selectinan for three years, who shall be a member of the Board of
Public Works, Surveyor of Highways and Appraiser;
One Moderator for three years;
One Assessor for three years;
Two Members of the School Committee for three years;
Two Members of the Library Trustees for three years;
Two Members of the Planning Board for three years;
One Member of the Board of Health for three years;
One Member of the Watertown Housing Authority for five years;
One Member of the Watertown Housing Authority for one year;
ALSO for the election of Five (5) Town Meeting Members in each of
the Eleven(11) Precincts, and fill the following vacancies:
One(1) Vacancy in the 1976 Term in Precinct SEVEN
One(1) Vacancy in the 1977 Term in Precinct EIGHT
One(1) Vacancy in the 1976 Term in Precinct TEN
THE POLLS WILL OPEN AT EIGHT (8: 00) A.M.
AND CLOSE AT EIGHT (8: 00) P.M.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
And in the name of the Commonwealth you are further required to notify
and warn the said inhabitants to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium,
Senior High School Building, Columbia Street in said town on
MONDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1975
AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING
ARTICLE 2. To hear the report of the Town Officers as printed and
to hear the report of any committee heretofore appointed, and to act thereon.
VOTED: That the report of the Town Officers as printed in the
Annual Town Report be and are hereby accepted.
ARTICLE 3. To appropriate such sums of money as may be deter-
mined necessary for the use and expenses of the Town for the current year,
direct how the same shall be raised and what sums are to be transferred from
Overlay Reserve, Veterans' Housing, Sale of Lots Fund, Sales of Town Land,
Stabilization Fund, P.L. 92-512 Account, Premium Account, Sewer and Water
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Lines, Excess and Deficiency Account, Sewer and Drainage Account(not to
exceed $2,000,000.00) and the amount to be paid from Federal Funds, or take
any action relating thereto.
June 12, 1975
VOTED: That the following items shown In Schedule be and are hereby
appropriated for the use of the various department for the current year.
General Government
$567,056.40
Moderator (see Art. 7) 175.00
Selectmen's Department
Selectmen's Salaries (see Art. 7) 10,160.00
Admin. Asst. to the Selectmen 17,272.40
Longevity 50.00
Confidential Secretary to the Selectmen 10,440.00
Senior Clerk and Typist 7,845.00
Personnel Asst. to the Selectmen 14,205.00
Clerical Help 3,600.00
Contingent 6,000.00
Out-of-State Travel 1.00
Public Official Liability Ins. No. App.
Collective Bargaining 5,000.00
Committee Expense 300.00
Personnel Board
Contingent 3,229.00
Auditor's Department
Salary of Auditor (see Art.7) 17,510.00
Head Account Clerk 10,440.00
Assistant Auditor 1,500.00
Principal Clerk 9,000.00
Senior Clerk and Typist 7,845.00
Longevity 710.00
Adding Machine, Calculator No App.
Contingent 2,700.00
Out-of-State 'I ravel No App.
Data Processing Service 7,000.00
Data Processing Center Exp. No App.
Treasurer's Department 17,510.00
Salary of Treasurer (see Art. 7) 572.00
Assistant Treasurer 36,970.00
Salaries of Clerks 1,050.00
Longevity
Parking & Meter Collector
& Maintenance Man* 11,575.00
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Extra Hire* 2,650.00
Contingent* 5,270.00
*Parking Meter Expenses to be Paid from Parking Meter Fund
Collector's Department
Salary of Collector (see Art. 7) 17,510.00
Head Account Clerk 10,440.00
Deputy Collector . 570.00
Principal Clerk 9,000.00
Principal Clerk 8,610.00
Senior Clerk & Typist 7,845.00
Longevity 1,100.00
Extra Hire 1,200.00
Clerical Overtime No App.
Contingent 4,000.00
Assessor's Department
Salary of Assessors (see Art. 7) 10,160.00
Clerk Board of Assessors 10,440.00
Assistant Assessor 570.00
Principal Account Clerk 9,685.00
Senior Clerk & Typist 7,845.00
Extra Clerk Hire 600.00
Clerical Overtime No App.
Longevity 700.00
Meetings & Conferences. 200.00
Car Allowance 200.00
Contingent 4,800.00
Legal Expenses 100.00
Finance Committee 4,000.00
Legal Services Department
Salary of Town Counsel 12,004.00
Extra Legal Service 1,000.00
Contingent 1,300.00
Town Clerk's Department
Salary of Town Clerk (see Art. 7) 17,510.00
Assistant Town Clerk 12,125.00
Principal Clerk 9,000.00
C ontingent 2,670.00
Longevity 300.00
Town Meetings 4,000.00
Purchasing Department
Salary of Purchasing Agent 17,315.00
Junior Clerk & Typist 6,865.00
Senior Clerk & Typist No App.
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Longevity 500.00
Contingent 1,000.00
Transportation 300.00
Election Department
Executive Secretary to the
Bd. of Election Commissioners 13,160.00
Asst Election Commissioner 8,845.00
Clerk & Typist 6,865.00
Election Commissioners 2,000.00
Listing Expense 6,050.00
Election Expense 28,405.00
Town Hall Department
Senior Bldg. Custodian 11,240.00
Junior Bldg. Custodian 10,065.00
Night Differential 312.00
Telephone Operator 8,690.00
Overtime Custodians 1,200.00
Longevity 300.00
Fuel 6,930.00
Lights 10,925.00
Maintenance 5,000.00
Relocation of Offices in Town
Hall (Town Clerk, Election, Auditor) 6,000.00
Planning Board
Administrative Expense 4,540.00
Consultant Fees 15.000.00
Legal Fees 2,500.00
Planning Assistant 10,065.00
Air Conditioner 425.00
Comprehensive Plan
Board of Appeals
Contingent 1,500.00
Legal Fees 1,000.00
Protection of Persons & Property
(3,500,916.10)
Police Department
Salary of Chief 23,994.00
Captains (4) 67,880.00
Lieutenants (7) 108,556.00
Sergeants (11) 151,272.00
Patrolman(66) 788,578.00 '
Patrolman & Dog Officer 11,997.00
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Ambulance Driver and Motor
Equipment Maint. Man 11,997.00
Stenographer Clerk (Male-Police) 11,997.00
Junior Building Custmilan 10,065.00
Junior Clerk & Typists (5) 34,325.00
School Traffic Supv. (30) 54,380.00
Holiday Pay 52,102.60
Extra Duty Pay 80,000.00
Longevity 500.00
Parking Meter Supervisors 11,960.00
Education Increments,
Incentive Plan 54,670.50
Extra Services & Expenses 7,200.00
Contingent 33,000.00
Dog Officer Contingent 2,000.00
Utilities 21,500.00
Building Maintenance 2,500.00
Medical Expense 40000.00
Training 11,385.00
Uniforms-Regular Men 22,500.00
-School Traffic Supv. 3,000.00
-Parking Meter Supv. 450.00
Maint. & Exp. Canine Corps 4,000.00
New Cars (5) 21,000.00
Copying Machine 1,400.00
New Radios 6,000.00
Radio Warranty Contract,
Maint. & Battery Replace. 4,800.00
Breathalyzer Supplies 600.00
Photo Ident. Equip. 1,925.00
Community Relations Program 500.00
Radar, Resuscitator Maint. 500.00
New Typewriters No App.
Medical Supplies 200.00
Fire Department
Salary of Chief 23,988.00
Deputy Chiefs (5) 85,565.00
Captains (7) 107,260.00
Mechanician 15,353.00
Lieutenants (18) 245,924.00
Fire Fighters (97) 1,145,994.00
Fire Alarm Operators (2) 23,988.00
Principal Clerk 9,000.00
Holiday Pay 71,560.00
Longevity 31,070.00
Overtime 50,004.00
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Incentive Pay 14,180.00
Uniforms 5,000.00
Medical Expepses 3,300.00
Training Pay & Expenses 2,000.00
Utilities 14,500.00
Painting & Repairs 500.00
Contingent 15,000.00
New Hose & Fittings 2,000.00
New Tires 1,000.00
Air Pak Mask 500.00
Out-of-State Travel No App.
Medical Supplies 1,000.00
Apparatus Closed Cab 4,500.00
Hurst Power Tool 5,000.00
Health Department
(183,189.15)
Salary of Health Agent 14,740.00
Deputy Health Agent 12,645.00
Sanitarian (1) 12,125.00
Public Health Physician 3,385.00
Nurses (2) 22,480.00
Principal Clerk 8,405.00
Senior Clerk & Typist 7,073.15
Senior Clerk & Typist 7,595.00
Longevity 1,150.00
Contingent 3,000.00
Contageous & Chronic Diseases 9,000.00
Mosquito Control 3,000.00
Dental Clinic 5,335.00
Dental Hygienists 12,740.00
Transportation 1,800.00
Well Baby Clinic 1,000.00
New Car No App.
Administrative Assistant Medical Clinic 5,000.00
Medical Services 8,875.00
Supplies 1,500.00
Inspector of Animals 1,500.00
Multi Service Center
Community Resource Coordinator 8,150.00
Multi Service Center Counselor 10,500.00
Multi Service Center Director 12,800.00
Hotline Director No App.
Utilities 5,000.00
Contracted Services 2,591.00
Supplies 1,000.00
Contingencies 300.00
Equipment 500.00
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*Multi Service Center will participate in the following grants:
Office for Children $11,000.00
Family Life & Education $13,360.00
Mass. Dept. of Mental Health, Drug Rehabilitation $15,600.00
Said funds to be expended upon receipt.
Public Works Department
(2,835,035.u0)
Administration
Salaries 146,094.00
Supt of Public Works 22 710.00
Asst. Supt. Public Works, Training &
Safety, Building Inspector 18,749.00
Head Clerk 10,440.00
Water Registrar 647.00
Principal Account Clerks 37,458.00
Senior Clerk & Typist (2) 14,220.00
Time Keeper 11,675.00
Water Meter Inspectors 30,195.00
Labor & Overtime 1,208,930.00
Longevity 35,445.00
Contingent 8,500.00
Car Expense 4,400.00
Highway Section
Salaries 41,565.00
Asst. Supt Public Works, Highway 17,315.00
Highway Foremen (2) 24,250.00
Construction 19,000.00
General & Incinerator 38,000.00
Snow & Ice Removal 100,000.00
Traffic Painting & Signs 7,350.00
Street & Sidewalk Maint. & Construct. 150,000.00
Rubbish Disposal 350,000.00
Utilities Section
Salaries 27,811.00
Asst. Supt Water 100.00
Asst. Supt Public Works, Utilities 15,586.00
Water Construction Foreman 12,125.00
Construction & Maint. Material &
Expense 62,200.00
Maint. Material & Expense 29,200.00
New Meters 17,000.00
New House Services 4,500.00
Renewal of Services 4,000.00
Construction & Reconstruction 7,500.00
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Phosphate & Fluoridation 18,000.00
Sewer & Drainage Maint. 19,000.00
Sewer Maint. & Construction 11,500.00
Drainage
?,500.Q0
New Radios (2) 1,700.00
M.J. 10" Adapt. For C-1-12" Tap. Mach. 400.00
Multi Purpose Saw 600.00
3" Gas Engine Driven Pump 550.00
Cemetery & Grounds
27,800.00
Salaries
Asst. Supt. P.W,Cemetery & 15,675.00
Grounds 12,125.00
Forestry Foreman
Foreman
No App.
Materials & Expense 20,000.00
Spray & Pesticide Materials 1,400.00
New Trees & Shrubs
New Trees, Shrubs & Flowers 4,500.00
Playground Equipment 3,000.00
Trimmers 220.00
New Chain Saws (3) 650.00
National 68" Triplex No App.
Portable Generator No App.
D Filipeillo Playground, Sprinkler System 10,900.00
Line Markers (2) No App.
Trailer No App.
2 sets Greens, Cemetery 600.00
Rotary Tiller (7 H.P.) 775.00
Engineering & Inspection
Salaries 158,145.00
Town Engineer Gr. V 19,000.00
Engineering Aid, Senior, Gr. I & II
Engineering Aid 45,325.00
Inspector Plumbing &Gas Fitting 14,740.00
Sealer Weights & Measures 12,645.00
Asst Superintendent Wire 15,265.00
Elect. Foreman, Wire Inspector 14,205.00
Electrician & Linemen (2) 25,290.00
Lineman (1) 11,675.00
Maintenance.(Wire) 5,000.00
Christmas Lighting 2,500.00
Aerial Cable 1,500.00
In-service Training 150.00
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Equipment Section
Salaries 27,350.00
Asst. Stlpt. P.W., Mat. & Equip. 15,675.00
Building Maint. Craftsman 11,675.00
Parts 48,000.00
Gas, Oil Grease etc. 50,000.00
Tires 12,000.00
Repair Shop Tools 1,500.00
Municipal Garage Equipment 5,000.00
Heat, Power, Utilities 197,400.00.
Work Clothes 17,000.00
Training & Safety Program 100.00
+3,400.00 to be expended from Parking Meter Funds
Veteran's Services Department
(215,760.64)
Salary of Agent 14,658.76
Veteran's Services Investigator 9,542.88
Junior Clerk & Typist 6,865.00
Longevity 500.00
Veteran's Benefits 180,000.00
Office Expense 1,300.00
Car Expense (2) 720.00
Physicians 2,174.00
School Department
(9,770,242.00)
Administration
Salaries 206,261.00
Other Expense 44,555.00
Out-of-State Travel No Approp.
Instruction
Salaries 7,007,620.00
Other Expense 463,190.00
Out-of-State Travel No Approp.
Out-of-State Travel
Other School Services
Saiaries 158,208.00
Other Expense 248,922.00
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries 510,531.00
Other Expense 692,615.00
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Fixed Charges 39,200.00
Community Services 12,500.00
Acquisition of Fixed Assets 117,231.00
Programs with Other Districts 269,409.00
Library Department
(•514,099.00)
Personal Services 393,824.00
Administrative Expense 16,860.00
Out-of-State Travel No App.
Books and Other Library Materials 72,390.00
Contractual Services 26,875.00
Capital Outlay 4,150.00
Recreation Department
(305,671.00)
Salary Recreation Director 13,748.00
Asst. Director 3,250.00
Head Supv. Girl's Program 1,850.00
Principal Account Clerk 9,685.00
Longevity 150.60
Mentally Handicapped Program 16,000.00
Supervisor's Salaries 48,834.00
Oper. Cost/Camp Pequossette 22,352.00
Auto Allowance 860.00
Umpire Salaries 3,100.00
Ice Rental/Out Door Skating 3,000.00
Pilot Programs 700.00
Municipal Skating Arena
Personal Services 76,642.00
Utilities 80,000.00
Supplies & Maintenance 14,000.00
Food & Related Supplies 11,500.00
Capital Equipment
Public Debt & Interest
(1,209,797.50)
Town Debt 804,000.00
Interest 400,797.50
Cost of Certifying Bonds 5,000.00
Unclassified
(2,999,M.23)
Pensions & Annuities 655,000.00
Indemnification, Fire, Police 500.00
Insurance 75,000.00
Group Insurance 355,000.00
Printing Town Report 5,000.00
Reserve Fund 150,000.00
Contingent 5,000.00
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Civil Defense
Salary of Director 2,500.00
Senior Clerk & Typist 4,200.00 .
Longevity 100.00
Civil Defense 10,417.00
Council for Aging
Operating Expense 5,000.00
Drop-in Center 2,250.00
Out-of-State Travel No App.
Bus, Inc., Gas, Maint. 12,000.00
Insurance 500.00
Bicentennial Committee 10,360.00
Memorial Day 4,000.00
Independence Day 3 500.00
Veteran's Headquarters 6:000.00
Traffic Commission 200.00
Workmen's Compensation
Salary of Agent 3,244.00
Workmen's Compensation 90,000.00
Conservation Commission
Operating Expense 1,200.00
Landscaping 1,000.00
Wetlands Consultant 3,000.00
Conservation Fund 7,500.00
Work Study Program 2,000.00
Contributory Retirement
Pension Fund 1,122,823.00
Workmen's Comp. Credits 2,168.88
Expense Fund 22,240.00
Postage Expense 15,000.00
Out-of-State Travel
Underwood Lease 800.00
Photo Copy Expense 4,200.00
Child Development Program 2,000.00
Highway Construction (Art. 9) 59,200.00
Unpaid Bills, Multi Serv. (Art. 10) 447.75
Revaluation, Assessors (Art. 11) 210,000.00
Mental Health (Art. 13) 15,000.00
Youth Resource Bd. (Art 14) 12,000.00
Coolidge School Remod. (Art. 45) 70,000.00
Martin Chemical (Art. 46) No App.
Saltonstall Park (Art. 68) No App.
Conservation Fund (Art. 72) 15,000.00
Bicentennial Comm. (Art. 74) 15,000.00
Arsenal Study Comm. (Art. 75) No App.
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Moral Obligation Incin. Comm. (Art. 7 7,424.60
Veteran's Plaque (Art. 84) No App.
Busses (Art. 86) 12,000.00
Slavin Loss (Art. 87) No App.
School Comm. Salary (Art.88) No App.
VOTED: That the total sum of $22,101,542.02 already appropriated be
raised as follows:
To be paid from Parking Meter Funds(Parking Meter Maint.
& Operation, $15,075.00, and D.P.W. Heat Power, $3400.00.) $18,475.00
Library Salaries to be reduced by transfer from State Aid
to Libraries $14,740.13, and County Aid-Dog Fees, $2600.23. 17,340.36
Tb be transferred from Excess and Deficiency account for
purposes of reducing the tax rate. 100,000.00
Tb be borrowed (Revaluation ArL 12.) 210,000.00
Tb be transferred from Insurance Recovery account
for Coolidge School Remodelling Art. 45. 70,000.00
Tb be transferred from Incinerator Plans account
for Moral Obligation (Mc Kone) ArL 77. 7,424.60
Tb be transferred from Cemetery Sale of Lots fund
to reduce D.P.W. Salaries, Labor, etc. for Cemetery
& Grounds Labor 50,000.00
Tb be transferred from Overlay Reserve to reduce
Reserve Fund appropriation 14,778.05
To be transferred brom Premium account($4531.83)
and Veteran's Housing Fund($16,799.45)to reduce
the Town Debt appropriation 21,331.28
Tb be transferred from Sewer and Water Lines account
($5411.85) and Sewer&Drainage account($6405.02)to
reduce D.P.W. Sewer Maint. account. 110816.87
Funds:
Police Dept. Sal, Patrolmen 150,000.00
Fire Dept. Sal. Firefighters 220,000.00
Public Library Personal Services 150,000.00
Munic. Skating Arena Salaries 30,000.00
Phosphate &Fluordation 15,000.00
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Snow& Ice Removal 50,000.00
Rubbish Disposal 100,000.00
Group Insurance 150,000.00
Veteran's Benefits 60,000.00
Workmen's Compensation 50,000.00
D.P.W. Street &Side. Construction 125.000.00
Highway Construction(Art. 9.) 52,950.00
1,152,950.00
and the balance of$20,427,425.86 to be assessed on the
levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary
sums of money to pay that portion of the Town debt which matures prior to
July 1, 1976, direct how the same shall be raised, or take action relating
thereto.
(Request of the Town Treasurer)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: That the sum of eight hundred and four thousand dollars,
($804,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to pay that portion of the Town
debt due previous to July 1, 1976, and the sum of four hundred thousand,
seven hundred ninety seven dollars and fifty cents($400,797.50) be appropriated
to pay that portion of the Town interest due previous to July 1, 1976, and that
said appropriations and amounts be assessed on the polls and estates of the
current year.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time
W time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning-July
1, 1975 in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section
4, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to re-
new any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in
accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, or take any action
relating thereto.
(Request of Town Treasurer)
June 12, 1975(UNANIMOUSLY)
VOTED; That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be
and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation
of the revenue of the Financial year beginning July 1, 1975 in accordance with
the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note
or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes
as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General
Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
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ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote totransfer unused balances
already appropriated and not expended from P.L.92-512 account, and transfer
said sums back to P.L. 92-512 account.
(Revenue Sharing Funds)
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 6 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and com-
pensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by General Laws
(Ter. Ed.), Chapter 41, Section 108, as amended,for the following: Modera-
tDr, three Selectmen, Treasurer,Collector of Taxes,Auditor,three Assessors,
Town Clerk, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: That the salary and compensation of the elective officers of
the Town be and are hereby fixed for the current year, effective as of
July 1, 1975, in accordanche with the following schedule.
Moderator 175.00
Selectmen (3) 10,160.00
Auditor 17,510.00
Treasurer 17,510.00
Collector of Taxes 17,510.00
Town Clerk 17,510.00
Assessors (3) 10,160.00
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer
from available funds, in the treasury, a sum for Chapter 90, Highway Con-
struction, and vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into such contracts
as may be necessary on behalf of the Town for construction work as pro-
posed by the County and Commonwealth, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$180,000.00 to be expended by the Department of Public Works for the repair
and reconstruction of various streets. Said amount having been allocated to
the Town by the State Department of Public Works on a reimbursable basis
for subject work. The money shall be raised by the Treasurer, with the
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approval of the Board of Selectmen, incurring debt outside the debt limit and
issuing notes therefor a period not exceeding two years from their date. The
proceeds of the reimbursement shall be applied to the discharge of the loan.
Request is made in accordance with Chapter 1140 of the Acts of 1973 or take
any action relating thereto.
(Request of Department of Public Works)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: That the sum of $59,200.00 be appropriated, to be expended by
the Supt. of Public Works for the repair and reconstruction of various streets;
Said amount having been allocated to the Town by the State Department of
Public Works on a reimbursable basis for subject work. Said sum to be
appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote toappropriate the following
sums of money to pay unpaid bills of various Departments, said bills having
been unpaid due to insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which said
bills were incurred, direct how the money shall be raised, or take any action
relating thereto:
Multi-Service Center $447.75
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 10 as printed in tht. Warrant.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolu-
tion for consideration in support of the concept of shifting of the heavy reliance
on the property tax to more equitable tax on the state level:
WHEREAS, the Town of Watertown is annually required to raise funds on the
property tax for support of state enacted programs, and;
WHEREAS, the Town of'Watertown does not receive its full entitlement under
most state aid categories, and;
WHEREAS, the burden to raise all these funds fall squarely on the taxpayers
of the Town of Watertown, and;
WHEREAS, only a small amount of revenue from the state is received in the
Town of Watertown for municipal services not related to education, and;
WHEREAS, the property taxpayers of the Town of Watertown can no longer
afford to carry the heaviest burden of taxation on the local taxes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the voters of the Town of Watertown
do hereby call upon their legislators and the other members of the General
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Court along with the governor W vote in favor of a program of municipal
aid and additional educational aid during this legislative session and to redis-
tribute the tax burden through use of the less regressive forms of taxes
available at the state level, such as sales and/or income tax.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 11 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of two
hundred and ten thousand dollars($210,000.00)to be expended under the direc-
tion of the Board of Assessors for the purpose of complying with the directive
of the State Tax Commission and the implied directive of the Supreme
Judicial Court to effect as expenditiously as possible a full revaluation of the
real and personal property subject to local taxation. The Board of Assessors
is further authorized to enter into a contract or contracts on behalf of the
Thwn to accomplish such purpose, and to see if said sum will be raised from
available funds, placed in the tax levy for the current year, or by borrowing
under the authority of Clause 18, Section 7 of Chapter 44 or any combination
thereof.
(Request of the Board of Assessors)
June 2. 1975.
On a standing vote 99 for and 2 opposed, it was
VOTED: That $210,000.00 is appropriated for the expert appraisal of
taxable property, and that to raise this appropriation, the Treasurer with
the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $210,000.00 under
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (18) as amended, and to establish
a committee to consist of the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, the
Ohairman of the Board of Selectmen, and the Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee or their designees.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$15,000.00 to provide cooperative or complementary facilities to a children's
mental health center, established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
123 of the General Laws, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department
of Mental Health, the Town of Belmont and the City of Waltham, and to provide
payment for services rendered by such center, pursuant to Section 5 (40C) of
Chapter 40 of the General Laws and any acts in amendment thereof and in
addition thereto; and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom
expended, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen, and Belmont-Waltham-Watertown Mental
Health Association)
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June 9, 1975
VOTED: That the Town appropriated the sum of fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00) to provide cooperative or complementary facilities boa children's
mental health center, as established in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 123 of the General Laws, in ooperation with the Massachusetts
Department of Mental Health, the Town cf Belmont and the city of Waltham,
and to provide payment for services rendered by such center, pursuant to
Section 5(400 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws and any acts in amendment
thereof and in addition thereto; and said sum to be expended under the
direction of the School Committee and to be assessed on the tax levy of the
current year.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$12,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the School Committee and/or
the Board of Selectmen to provide cooperative or complementary facilities to
outpatient clinics established or to be established in accordance with the pro-
vision of Chapter nineteen, or any other general or special law, in cooperation
with the Department of Mental Health and other agencies including but not
limited to the Family & Youth Resource Center collaborating with said
department and providing payment for services.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of twelve thousand dollars
($12,000.00) to provide cooperative or complementary facilities of a children's
mental health center, established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
689 of the Acts of 1971, entitled "An act authorizing the city of Waltham and
the Towns of Watertown and Belmont, and Weston to enter into agreements
to provide joint psychiatric services for the youth of said municipalities,"
and any acts in addition thereto; said sum to be expended under the direction
of the Board of Selectmen and to be assessed on the levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 of the
By-Laws by striking out that part of Section 7 - Position Classes: Salary,
Wage and Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule (under Schedule D) which
reads as follows:
Compensation
Grade Min. Max.
W-1 4.17 4.40
W-2 4.20 4.43
W-3 4.26 4.48
fir-4 4.31 4.54
W-5 4.37 4.60
W-6 4.44 4.69
W-7 4.49 4.76
W-8 4.57 4.84
W-9 4.63 4.94
W-10 4.74 5.01
W-11 4.95 5.12
Amended 5-20-74(Art. 54)
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and inserting in place thereof
HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE D
Compensation
Grade Min Max.
W-1 4.62 4.84
W-2 4.65 4.87
W-3 4.71 5.18
W-4 4.77 5.24
W-5 4.83 5.31
W-6 4.93 5.42
W-7 4.99 5.48
W-8 5.08 5.66
W-9 5.18 5.69
W-10 5.25 5.77
W-11 5.36 5.89
(Request of George E. Doyle and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 15 as amended.
HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE D
W-1 4.41 4.64
W-2 4.44 4.67
W-3 4.50 4.72
W-4 4.55 4.78
W-5 4.61 4.84
W-6 4.68 4.93
W-7 4.73 5.00
W-8 4.81 5.08
W-9 4.87 5.18
W-10 4.98 5.25
W-11 5.09 5.36
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 of the
By-Laws by striking out Schedule B and inserting in place thereof a new
Schedule B as follows:
GENERAL ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE B
Compensation
Grade Min II III IV Max.
S-1 6748 7001
S-2 7001 7271 7529 7804 8079
S-3 7271 7529 7804 8079 9009
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S-4 7529 7804 8079 9009 9350
S-5 7804 8079 9009 9350 9696
S-6 8079 9009 9350 9696 10103
S-7 9009 9350 9696 10103 10521
S-8 9350 9696 10103 10521 10934
S-9 9696 10103 10521 10934 11352
S-10 10103 10521 10934 11352 11814
5-11 10521 10934 11352 11814 12292
5-12 10934 11352 11814 12292 12787
S-13 11352 11814 12292 12787 13359
5-14 11814 12292 12787 13359 13926
5-15 12292 12787 13359 13926 14498
S-16 12787 13359 13926 14498 15075
5-17 13359 13926 14498 15075 15664
S-18 13926 14498 15075 15664 16241
S-19 14498 15075 15664 16241 16808
5-20 16093 16692 17289 17891 18496
S-21 16962 17803 18661 19508 20350
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 16 as amended.
ARTICLE 16 SCHEDULE B
Compensation
Grade Max-
S-1 6,635 6,865
S-2 6,865 7,110 7,345 7,595 7,845
S-3 7,595 7,845 8,115 8,405 8,690
S-4 7,845 8,115 8,405 8,690 9,000
S-5 8,115 8,405 8,690 9,000 9,315
S-6 8,405 8,690 9,000 9,315 9,685
S-7 8,690 9,000 9,315 9,685 10,065
S-8 9,000 9,315 9,685 10,065 10,440
S-9 9,315 9,685 10,065 10,440 10,820
5-10 9,685 10,065 10,440 10,820 11,240
5-11 10,065 10,440 10,820 11j,240 11,675
5-12 10,440 10,820 11,240 11,675 12,125
S-13 10,820 11,240 11,675 12.125 12,45
S-14 11,240 11,675 12,125 12,645 13,160
5-15 11,675 12,125 12,645 13,160 13,680
5-16 12,125 12,645 13,160 13,680 14,205
S-17 12,645 13,160 13,680 14,205 14,740
S-18 .13,160 13,680 14,205 14,740 15,265
5-19 13,680 14,205 14,740 15,265 15,780
S-20 15,130 15,675 16,215 16,765 17,315
S-21 15,920 16,685 17,465 18,235 19,000
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ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 of the
By-Laws by striking out Schedule B and inserting in place thereof a new
Schedule B as follows:
GENERAL ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE B
Compensation
Grade Min. Med. Max.
S-1 7001
S-2 7001 7529 8079
S-3 7271 7804 9009
S-4 7529 8079 9350
S-5 7804 9009 9696
S-6 8079 9350 10103
S-7 9009 9696 10521
S-8 9350 10103 10934
S-9 9696 10521 11.352
S-10 10103 10934 11814
5-11 10521 11352 12292
5-12 10934 11814 12787
5-13 11352 12292 13359
S-14 11814 12787 13926
S-15 12292 13359 14498
5-16 12787 13926 15075
5-17 13359 14498 15664
5-18 13926 15075 16241
S-19 14498 15664 16808
5-20 16093 17289 18496
S-21 16962 18661 20350
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8 of
Chapter 10 of its By-Laws by striking outSection 8 and inserting the following:
Grade I II III IV V
S-1 3.43 3.59
S-2 3.59 3.72 3.86 3.99 4.13
S-3 3.99 4.13 4.30 4.44 4.63
S-4 4.13 4.30 4.44 4.63 4.80
S-5 4.30 4.44 4.63 4.80 4.98
S-6 4.44 4.63 4.80 4.98 5.19
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
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May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 18 as amended.
ARTICLE 18 Section 8
S-1 3.36 3.51
S-2 3.51 3.63 3.75 3.87 4.00
S-3 3.87 4.00 4.15 4.28 4.45
S-4 4.00 4.15 4.28 4.45 4.61
S-5 4.15 4.28 4.45 4.61 4.77
S-6 4.28 4.45 4.61 4.77 4.96
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote th amend Section 8 of
Chapter 10 of its By-Laws by striking outSection 8 and inserting the fallowing:
Grade Min. Mod. Max.
S-1 3.59
S-2 3.59 3.86 4.13
S-3 3.99 4.30 4.63
S-4 4.13 4.44 4.80
S-5 4.30 4.63 4.98
S-6 4.44 4.80 5.19
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: Torpostpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote W amend Chapter 10
Section 7 of its By-Laws under "Skating Rink Salary Schedule P to read
as follows:
Compensation
Grade Min. Max.
SK-1 Hourly 4.35 4.66
SK-2 Hourly 4.84 5.15
SK-3 Annual 11,155 11,680
SK-4 Annual 16,145 16,870
(Request of Municipal Ice Skating Arena Committee)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 20 as amended.
Compensation
Grade Min. Max
SK-I Hourly 4.02 4.29
SK-2 Hourly 4.45 4.72
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SK-3 Annual 10,220.00 10,665.00
SK-4 Annual 14,540.00 15,170.00
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of its By-Laws by striking out Schedule E entitled"Miscellaneous
Salary Schedule" and inserting in place thereof the following new schedule:
MISCELLANEOUS SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE E
Compensation
Grade Min. H III IV Max.
X-1 5,439 5,692 5,945 6,209 6,457
X-2 11,374 11,896 12,547 13,196
X-3 18,449.64
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
Voted to adopt as amended: 79 for and 20 opposed.
X-1 5,445 5,675 5,905 6,145 6,370
X-3 17,272.40
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of its By-Laws by sbikingoutSchedule E entitled"Miscellane-
ous Salary Schedule" and inserting in place thereof the following new
schedule:
MISCELLANEOUS SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE E
Compensation
Grade Min. Med. Max.
X-1 5439 5945 6457
X-2 11896 13196
X-3 18449.64
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out the following words
and figures:
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ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK S-12
and inserting in place thereof the following:
ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK S-16
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Quinton B. Jones and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out the existing Schedule
G entitled Library Annual Salary Schedule as follows (L1-L10):
Grade Min. II III IV Max.
11-1 5,385 5,654 5,924 6,193 6,463
L-2 6,463 6,799 7,134 7,471 7,807
L,3 6,999 7,338 7,674 8,011 8,349
L-4 7,538 8,009 8,581 8,953 9,425
L-5 8,076 8,548 9,020 9,491 9,963
Lr 6 8,581 9,020 9,558 10,098 10,636
Lr 7 9,020 9,558 10,098 10,636 11,175
L-8 9,558 10,098 10,636 11,175 11,713
Lr 9 12,113 12,771 13,431 14,089 14,747
Ir 10 14,111 14,817 15,552 16,229 16,933
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Grade Min. II III IV Max.
11.1 6,462 6,785 7,109 7,342 7,756
L-2 7,756 8,159 8,561 8,965 9,368
Lr3 8,399 8,806 9,209 9,613 10,019
Lr 4 9,046 9,611 10,297 10,744 11,310
L-5 9,691 10,258 10,824 11,389 11,956
Lr 6 10,297 10,824 11,470 12,128 12,763
Lr 7 10,824 11,470 12,118 12,763 13,410
lr 8 11,470 12,118 12,763 13,410 14,056
Lr9 14,536 15,325 16,117 16,907 17,696
L-10 16,933 17,780 18,626 19,475 20,320
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Susanne S. Sullivan and others)
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May 19, 1975
VOTED: To amend as follows:
ARTICLE 24 LIBRARY ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE SCHEDULE G
11-1 5,885 6,154 6,424 6,693 6,963
L-2 6,963 7,299 7,634 7,971 8,357
L-3 7,499 7,838 8,174 8,511 8,849
L-4 8,038 8,509 9,081 9,453 9,925
L-5 8,576 9,048 9,520 99901 10,463
L-6 9,081 9,520 10,058 10,598 11,136
L-7 9,520 10,058 10,598 11,136 11,675
L-8 10,058 10,598 11,136 11,675 12,213
L-9 12,613 13,271 13,931 14,589 15,247
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 24 as amended.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws .of the Town by striking out under Schedule G,
entitled Library Annual Salary Schedule, the following:
L-l 0 14,111 14,817 15,522 16,229 16,933
and inserting in place thereof the following:
L-10 16,933 17,780 18,626 19,474 20,319
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Library Trustees)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To amend Article 25 and to adopt as amended.
L-10 14,611 15,317 16,022 16,729 17,433
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 under
Section A, Chapter 10 By-Laws by adding to the Public Safety group the follow-
Ing:
PARKING CONTROL OFFICERS
PC-1 3.50 PC-2 3.75 PC-3 4.00 PC-4 4.25 PC-5 4.50
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Alfred Natale and others)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town• will vote to amend Section 7 of the
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof
under Labor Group the following:
Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repairman W-II 5.12
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repairman W-14 6.00
(Request of Dennis Maher and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter
10 of the By-Laws by striking out in Schedule A thereof under"Labor Group"
the fol lowing:
Bucketdozer Operator W-5
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Bucketdozer Operator W-10
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Rocco l:ontano and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 By-Law of the Town by striking out in Schedule A, thereof the
following words and figures:
Highway Foreman S-12
and inserting in Section 7 the following:
Highway Foreman S-14
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Edward T. LaRoche and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10
Section 7 of ,the present By-Law of the Town by striking out the following
words and figures:
Mechanical & Construction Group Timekeeper S-11
and inserting in Section 7 the following:
Mechanical & Construction Group Timekeeper S-13
or take any action ralting thereto.
(Request of Louis F. Langione and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7, Schedule A by striking out, under "Supervisory Group," the
following:
Superintendent Wire Section S-18 $12,660.00-$14,765.00
Town Engineer S-20 $14,630.00-$16,815.00
and further amend said Section under"D" by striking out the title:
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works-Engineering and Inspection
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Town Engineer
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Department of Public Works)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 31 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof
under Professional Group the following:
Cemetery Superintendent S-14 $10,740.00- $12660.00
(Request of Board of Public Works)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 32 as printed in the Warrant.
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ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7of Chapter
10 of the By-Laws of the Town by including in Schedule A thereof under
Professional Group the following:
Cemetery Foreman S-12 $9,940.00-$11,625.00
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Department of Public Works)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7, Schedule A of its By-Laws to read as follows:
delete Health Officer and Agent S-17
and insert in place thereof:
Health Agent- Director S-17
(Chapter 111, Section 30)
(Request of Board of Health)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7, Schedule A of its By-Laws to read as follows:
delete Environmentalist S-14
and insert in place thereof:
Deputy Health Agent-Director S-14
(Chapter 111, Section 30)
(Request of Board of Health)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking cut in Schedule A thereof
under Mechanical and Construction Group the following:
Assistant Superintendent, Wire Section S-16
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Assistant Superintendent, Wire Section S-18
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or take any action relating.thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: Indefinite postponement defeated, 73 against and 41 for.
VOTED: To adopt Article 36 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter
10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof under
Mechanical and Construction Group the following:
Electrician, Foreman, Wire Section S-14
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Electrician, Foreman, Wire Inspector,
Wire Section S-16
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 37 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof
under Supervisory Group the following:
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Highways S-20
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Highways S-21
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Jean Nardella and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof
under Professional Group the following:
Personnel Assistant to Selectmen S-16
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and.inserting in place thereof the following:
Personnel Assistant to Selectmen S-18
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: On standing vote, 75 for and 32 against it was voted to
Indefinitely Postpone.
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chap-
ter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof under
Inspection Group the following:
Environmentalist S-14
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Deputy Health Agent S-14
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 40 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of
Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out in Schedule A thereof
under Supervisory Group the following:
Health Officer and Agent S-17
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Health Agent S=17
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 41 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10,
Section 7, Schedule A of its By-Laws to read as follows:
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND
CLERICAL GROUP CLERICAL GROUP
Administrative Assistant, Medical Clinic *Administrative Assistant
Assistant Election Commissioner Assistant Election Commissioner
Assistant Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk
Clerk to Board of Assessors *Board Secretary
Clerk, Retirement Board *Board Secretary
Community Resources Coordinator Community Resources Coordinator
Confidential Secretary to Selectmen Confidential Secretary to Selectmen
Engineering Aide, Grade 1 *Junior Engineering Aid
Engineering Aide, Grade 2 *Senior Engineering Aid
Head Account Clerk Head Account Clerk
Head Clerk Head Clerk
Junior Clerk *Delete
Junior Clerk-Stenographer *Clerk and Stenographer
Junior Clerk Typist *Clerk and Typist
Planning Assistant *Senior Planning Aid
Principal Account Clerk Principal Account Clerk
Principal Clerk Principal Clerk
Principal Clerk Stenographer Principal Clerk and Stenographer
Principal Clerk, Typist Principal Clerk and Typist
Senior Clerk *Delete
Senior Clerk-Stenographer Senior Clerk and Stenographer
Senior Clerk-Typist Senior Clerk and Typist
Senior Clerk Typist Billing Machine Operator *Delete
Telephone Operator Telephone Operator
Water Registrar *Water Registrar
(Restricted to Present Incumbent)
CUSTODIAN GROUP CUSTODIAN GROUP
Junior Building Custodian *Building Custodian
Senior Building Custodian Senior Building Custodian
INSPECTION GROUP INSPECTION GROUP
Environmentalist *Deputy Health Agent
Health Inspector *Delete
Inspector of Buildings Inspector of Buildings
Inspector of Plumbing &Gas Fitting *Plumbing and Gas Fitting Inspector
Sanitarian Sanitarian
Sealer of Weights and Measures Sealer of Weights and Measures
LIBRARY GROUP LIBRARY GROUP
Assistant Library Director Assistant Library Director
Librarian 1 Librarian 1
Librarian 2 Librarian 2
Librarian 3 Librarian 3
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Library Assistant 1 Library Assistant 1
Library Assistant 2 Library Assistant 2
Library Assistant 3 Library Assistant 3
Pre-Professional 1 Pre-Professional 1
Pre-Professional 2 Pre-Professional 2
PROFESSIONAL GROUP PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Civil Engineer Grade 4 *Assistant Civil Engineer
Hygienist Dental Hygienist
Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3
(Construction) (Construction)
(a) Limited to Engineering Dept. (a) Limited to Engineering Dept.
Employee with Civil Service Rating Employee with Civil Service Rating
of Jr. Civil Engineer, Grade 3 as of of Jr. Civil Engineer, Grade 3 as of
January 1, 1966. January 1, 1966.
Junior Civil Engineer Grade 3 *Junior Civil Engineer
Multi-Service Center Counselor Multi-Service Center Counselor
Personnel Assistant to Selectmen Personnel Assistant to Selectmen
Public Health Nurse *Nurse
Veterans' Service Investigator Veterans' Service Investigator
MECHANICAL AND MECHANICAL AND
CONSTRUCTION GROUP CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Assistant Superintendent Water Section *Assistant Superintendent Water
Assistant Superintendent Wire Section *Assistant Superintendent Wire
Building Maintenance Craftsman Building Maintenance Craftsman
Cemetery Superintendent *Delete
Electrician Foreman Wire Section Electrician Foreman
Electrician Lineman Wire Section Electrician and Lineman
Forestry Foreman Forestry Foreman
Highway Foreman Highway Foreman
Lineman Wire Section *Lineman
Parking Meter Collector and Parking Meter Collector and
Maintenance Man Maintenance Man
Timekeeper *Time and Construction Clerk
Water Construction Foreman Water Construction Foreman
Water Meter Inspector Water Meter Inspector
LABOR GROUP LABOR GROUP
Blacksmith Blacksmith
Carpenter Carpenter
Cement Finisher-Mason *Cement Finisher-Mason
Construction Handyman Construction Handyman
Crane Operator *Crane Operator
Garageman *Garage Attendant
Incinerator Maintenance Repairman Incinerator Machinery Repairman
Laborer (Rubbish) W-2 *Delete
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Laborer (Semi-Skilled) W-2 *Delete
Laborer(Skilled) W-3 *Public Works Maintenance Man
Laborer (Un-Skilled W-1 *Laborer
Motor Equipment Operator Grade 1 Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Operator Grade 11 Special Motor Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Operator Grade III Hoisting Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Repairman Motor Equipment Repairman
Painter Painter
Shovel Operator *Delete
Sign Painter Sign Painter
Stoker *Stoker
Storekeeper Storekeeper
Tin Knocker Spray Painter *Metal Body Worker Spray Painter
Tree Climber Tree Climber
Water Meter Tester and Repairer *Water Meter Tester and Repairman
Water Systems Maintenance Craftsman Water System Maintenance Craftsman
Weigh Clerk Weigh Clerk
Working Foreman Working Foreman
Skating Rink Equipment Operator
Skating Rink Equipment Operator and
Repairman
Skating Rink Equipment and Maintenance
Repairman
PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP
Ambulance Driver, Motor Equipment Ambulance Driver Motor Equip-
Utility Man ment Maintenance Man
Deputy Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Captain Are Captain
Fire Alarm Signal Operator *Fire Alarm Operator
Firefighter Firefighter
Fire Fighter-Alarm Signal Operator *Fire Fighter/Alarm Operator
Fire Lieutenant Fire Lieutenant
Head Clerk (Fire Clerk Etc.) Head Clerk(Fire Clerk Etc.)
Mechanician, Fire Department Mechanician, Fire Department
Patrolman *Police Officer
Patrolman-Dog Officer *Police Officer & Dog Officer
Police Captain Police Captain
Police Lieutenant Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant. Police Sergeant
Stenographer Clerk(Male) Police Stenographer Clerk(Male) Police
SUPERVISORY GROUP SUPERVISORY GROUP
Administrative Assistant to the Administrative Assistant to the
Selectmen Selectmen
Executive Secretary to the Board of Executive Secretary to the Board of
Election Commissioners Election Commissioners
Fire Chief Fire Chief
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Health Officer and Agent *Health Agent
Library Director Library Director
Manager Skating Arena
Multi-Service Center Director Multi-Service Center Director
Police Chief Police Chief
Purchasing Agent Purchasing Agent
Superintendent Wire Section *Delete
Supervisor of Incinerator *Supervisor of Incinerator
Town Engineer *Town Engineer(S-21)
Veterans' Agent Veterans' Agent
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works-Highways Works-Highways
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works-Utilities Works-Utilities
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works Cemetery and Grounds Works Cemetery and Grounds
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works Engineering and Inspection/ Works Engineering and
Town Engineer Inspection/Town Engineer
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works Personnel, Training and Works Personnel, Training
Safety and Safety
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works Materials and Works Materials and
Equipment Equipment
Assistant Superintendent of Public Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works Personnel Training and Works Personnel Training and
Safety and Building Inspector Safety and Building Inspector
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
*Changes _
May 19, 1975
VOTED. To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower
the Selectmen to appoint an executive secretary under and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 23A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended,
for a term of one or three years, to serve at their discretion, and who shall
be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. Such executive secretary
during the time he holds such office shall hold no elective Town office but
may be appointed by the Selectmen or with their approval, by any other Town
officer, board, committee or commission, to any other Town office or position
consistent with his office. He shall receive such aggregate compensation,
not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may deter-
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mine. He shall act by and for the Selectmen in any matter which they may
assign to him relating to the administration of the affairs of the Town or of
any Town office or department under their supervision and control, or, with
the approval of the Selectmen, may perform such other duties as may be
requested of him by any other Town officer,board, committee or commission;
appropriate such sum as may be necessary therefor, direct how the same
shall be raised or,take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: On standing vote, 79 for and 20 against, it was voted to adopt
Article 43 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 Section
12 of its By-Laws entitled Paid Holidays by adding after the words New Year's
Day, the words "Martin Luther King DV', or take any other action relating
thereto.
(Request of Personnel Board)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 44 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $99,000.00 to be used at the
Coolidge School for various renovations and repairs; and to authorize the
School Committee to carry out the purposes of this Article; or take any other
action relating thereto.
(Request of School Committee)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: That the sum of$70,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated by trans-
fer from the Insurance Recovery Account, to be used at the Coolidge School
for various repairs ; said sum to be expended by the School Committee.
ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote and direct the Board of
Selectmen to petition the General Court to enact legislation to pay as a moral
obligation the sum of$2736.00 to the Martin Chemical Company of Watertown,
Massachusetts; and the sum of $2736.00 is appropriated for this purpose,
said sum to be placed in the levy of the current year.
(Request of the School Committee)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen
to rent or enter into a lease of facilities of Armenian Cultural Center for Home
Base School upon such terms as the Board of Selectmen and/or the School
Committee may determine or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the School Committee)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 47 as printed in the Warrant
ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V of
the Zoning By-Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by adding at the end of
Section 5.1, "Table of Use Regulations-AS A PRINCIPAL USE", under
"Residence", a new subsection(o) reading as follows:
(o) Existing single or existing two-family houses converted into a
dwelling unit for no more than one family and one or more business
or professional offices, provided that not more than 66 2/3 percent
of the gross floor area of the house be used for such office purposes
and further provided that the Board of Appeals finds that such a house,
not only meets the parking requirements of Section 6.10, 6.11 and
6.12, but also, that the Watertown Historical Commission finds that
the house has historic value worthy of preservation.
5-10
S-6 SC T R.75 R1.2 R2.3 RP RC LB CB M I
SP SP SP SP SP SP N N SP N N N
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II of the
Zoning By-Law of the inhabitants of Watertown, entitled "Definitions" by
inserting immediately following"Section 2.21 LOT' the following new section:
SECTION 2.210 LOT LINE, FRONT
Section 2.210 Lot line, Front
A line dividing a lot from a street. The owner of a lot abutting on two
or more streets may designate as the front lot line whichever of the two
wider streets he chooses. Where the lot frontage on the street is less
than the required lot width in the district in which it is located, any lot
line or part of a lot line shall be considered to be a front lot line for pur-
poses of calculating front yard requirements if a straight line drawn from
a point on the lot line to and perpendicular to the street providing required
access to the lot passes across any part of another lot to which it is con-
tiguous.
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and by inserting immediately following"Section 2.29 ONE-FAMILY HOUSE"
the following new section:
SECTION 2.290 OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPED
Section 2.290 Open Space, Landscaped
The part or parts of a lot designated and developed for pleasant
appearance in trees, shrubs, ground covers and grass, including other
landscaped elements such as natural features of the site, walks and ter-
races. Such space may not include lot area used for parking, access
drives or other hard surfaced areas, except walks, and terraces as noted
above, designed and intended for non-vehicular use. Such hardsurfaced
walks and terraces may not exceed 25 per cent of the total required land-
scaped open space.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
VOTED: To amend, 69 for and 22 against.
SECTION 2.210 LOT LINE, FRONT
Section 2.210 Lot line, Front
A line dividing a lotfrom a street. Where the lot frontage onthe;;treet is less
than the required lot width ii, the district in which it is located, any lot
line or part of a lot line shall be considered to be a front lot line for pur-
poses of calculating front yard requirements if a straight line drawn from
a point on the lot line to and perpendicular to the street providing required
access to the lot passes across any part of another lot to which it is con-
tiguous.
and by inserting immediately following"Section 2.29 ONE-FAMILY HOUSE'
the following new section:
SECTION 2.290 OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPED
Section 2.290 Open Space, Landscaped
The part or parts of a lot designated and developed for pleasant
appearance in trees, shrubs, ground covers and grass, including other
landscaped elements such as natural features of the site, walks and ter-
races. Such space may not include lot area used for parking, access
drives or other hard surfaced areas, except walks, and terraces as noted
above, designed and intended for non-vehicular use. Such hardsurfaced
walks and terraces may not exceed 25 per cent of the total required land-
scaped open space.
VOTED:Unanimously to adopt Article 49 as amended.
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ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law
of the inhabitants of Watertown by striking out subsections (a) and (h) in Section
5.2, Table of Use Regulations; reading as follows:
(a) Renting of not more
than 2 rooms to not
more than 2 persons YYYYYYYYYYN
(h) Renting of not more
than 3 rooms to not
more than 4 persons N N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
and inserting in place thereof the following new subsections (a) and (h):
(a) Within a dwelling
unit, renting of not
more than two rooms
as a lodging without
separate cooking
facilities and for not
more than two lodgers. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
(h) Within a dwelling
unit, renting of not
more than three rooms
as a lodging without
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or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 2, 1975
VOTED: To adoptArticle 50 as printed in the Warrant, 93 for and 13 opposed.
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And, by striking out in said Section 5.3 under"Notes to Table of Dimen-
sional Regulations", subsection(a) reading as follows:
(a) "H" refers to the height of the building. "L" refers to the length
of Wall measured parallel to the corresponding lot or street line.
and inserting in place thereof a new subsection(a) as follows:
(a) "H" refers to the height of the building. "L" refers to the length of
wall measured parallel to the corresponding lot or street line. In
addition, where a wall of a building is not parallel with its corresponding
lot line, the average width or depth of any yard or setback shall not be
less than the dimension specified in Section 5.3 for the required width
or depth, provided that said yard or setback shall not be narrower at
any point than the minimum of the required width or depth.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 2, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 51 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law
of the inhabitants of Watertown by amending Article VI, Section 6.10 "LOCA-
TION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES" subsection (c),
by adding the following sentence:
In addition to the above requirements the applicantmay reduce the width of
not more than ten percent of the required parking spaces, nor more than
ten per cent of the parking spaces he may choose to provide in addition to
the required amount to 8 1/2 feet.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 2, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 52 as printed in the Wqr.-*-+
ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by striking throughout, the word, "Acces-
sory" in Section 7.2, Subsection G, of Article VII, and to aad the following new
subsection(d):
(d) The erection or continued maintenance of non-conforming signs is
not permitted: provided that such signs lawfully erected prior to
the date of the adoption of this amendment to this By-Law may be
maintained until June-30, 1980.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
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June 2, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 53 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by inserting the following to Section 9.10
of Articte IX:
(1) The period within which final action shall be taken,may be extended
for a definite period by mutual consent of the Board of Appeals and
the applicant. In the event the Board determines that the site plan
and evidence presented to it at the public hearing are inadequate to
permit the Board to make a finding or determination, or to permit
the Planning Board the proper amount of time to make its report, the
Board may, at its discretion, instead of denying the application,
adjourn the hearing to a later date to permit the applicant to submit
a revised site plan and further evidence, provided, however, that
such adjournment shall not extend the sixty day period within which
final action shall be taken by the Board, unless said period is ex-
tended to a day certain by mutual consent.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 54 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the Inhabitants of Watertown by amending the following definition to
read as follows:
SECTION 2.15 GROSS FLOOR AREA
Section 2.15 Gross Floor Area
The sum, in square feet, of the gross horizontal areas of all of the
floors of a building, as measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls
or center lines of walls separating two buildings, including: (a) any roofed
porches and balconies, whether enclosed or unenclosed as well as unroofed
porches and balconies above the second floor ; (b) elevator shafts and stair-
walls on each floor;(c) attic space, whether finished or unflnished, except as
hereafter excluded ; (d) interior balconies, mezzanines and penthouses; and
(e) basement and cellar areas not devoted exclusively to uses accessory to
the operation of the building;but excluding;(a)areas used for parking garages,
accessory parking, or off-street loading purposes; (b) basement and cellar
areas devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the building;
(c) open or lattice-enclosed exterior fire escapes, and unroofed porches and
balconies no higher than the second floor; and(d) attic space and other areas
for elevator machinery or mechanical equipment accessory to the building.
or take any action relating thereto.
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(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt Article 55 as amended.
ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by amending the following definition
to read as follows:
SECTION 2.20 LODGING HOUSE, LICENSED
Section 2.20 Lodging House, Licensed
Any dwelling other than a hotel or motel in which living space, without
kitchen facilities, is let to 5 or more persons who are not within the second
degree of kinship.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 2, 1975
VOTED: On standing vote 95 for and 12 against it was voted to adopt
Article 56 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
law of the inhabitants of Watertown by amending the following definition
to read as follows:
SECTION 2.30 OPEN SPACE, USEABLE
Section 2.30 Open Space, Useable
(a) The part or parts of a lot designed and developed for use by
the occupants of the lotfor recreation,including swimming pools, tennis courts
or similar facilities, which space is free of automotive traffic and parking,
and readily accessible by all those for whom it is required. At least 75 per-
cent of the required useable open space must be provided as ground level open
space and no less than 50 percent of the required ground level open space
shall be free of structures.
(b) The roof of a building, provided it has two means'of access or
egress, is available to all occupants of the building, and is improved for the
safety and enjoyment of occupants, may be >>sed to satisfy the open space
requirements. Balconies having an areanotlessthan 40 square feet reserved
for the exclusive use of one family may also be used to satisfy useable open
space requirements. At least half the perimeter of the balcony shall be open
except for guardrails and non-structural screening. No more than 25 percent
of the useable open space requirement can be met by roofs or balconies, or
a combination of both.
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(c) open space shall be deemed useable only if at least 75 percent of
the area has a grade of less than 8 percent.
(d) No horizontal dimension of an area, other than a balcony, consider-
ed as useable open space shall be less than 20 feet.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 2, 1P75
VOTED: (Unanimously) To adopt Article 57 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by inserting the following provisions to
Section 6.10 of Article VI:
(g) No reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces which are re-
quired by this article shall be allowed and no existing off-street parking spaces
shall be eliminated by the replacement or enlargement of an existing building
or structure; provided, that this subsection shall not operate to prevent the
elimination of existing parking spaces which are in excess of the number re-
quired by this article excluding theprovisions of subsections(h)and(i)ofthis
section.
(h) Replacements or enlargements which result in a gross floor area of all
non-residential buildings and structures not greater than the gross floor area
of all buildings and structures existing on a lot on July 30, 1964, plus one
thousand five hundred square feet or fifty percent of the gross floor area of
such existing buildings or structures, whichever is less, shall not require
additional off-street parking spaces.
(i) Replacements or enlargements which result in a gross floor area in ex-
cess of that permitted in subsection (h) above shall require additional off-
street parking spaces only to the extent of such excess. The requirements
applied shall be those provided for in Section 6.12.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as amended.
ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law
of the inhabitants of Watertown by amending Section 9.10 (b) to read as follows:
(b) Each application for a special permit shall be on forms supplied by the
Inspector of Buildings and shall be filed in triplicate, along with the documenta-
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tion required under Section 9.03(a) if a site plan review is applicable, with
the Board of Appeals who shall transmit copies thereof to the Inspector of
Buildings and the Watertown Planning Board within three days of receipt of
them (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded). The Planning Board may
at any time up to 30 days after the date of the public hearing held as provided
in Section 9.10 (c) transmit to the Board of Appeals a report based, among
other things, on the conditions set forth in Section 9.11 and, in the case of
an application requiring a site plan review, based on the conditions set forth
In Section 9.03 (e), accompanied by such materials, maps or plans as will
aid the Board of Appeals in judging the application and in determining special
conditions and safeguards. The Board of Appeals shall not render any decision
on an application for a special permit before one of the following has taken
place:
1. The public hearing has been held without notification from the Planning
Board to the Board of Appeals that a report will be submitted by the Planning
Board;
2. Said report has been received within 30 days of the date of the public
hearing;
3. Thirty days have expired since the public hearing without receipt of said
report.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Planning Board)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map
by changing the following area from "T-Two Family" to"LB-Limited Busi-
ness" ;
Beginning at a stone bound on Watertomi Street at the Southeasterly corner
of land of the Hibernian Building Association of Watertown, Inc.;
Thence running Southwesterly by said Watertown Street, five hundred eighty
two (582) feet, more or less, to land now or formerly of Garafalo;
Thence running Northerly by land now or formerly of Garafalo, Guerin and
Delta Paolera, Garafalo, Baima and Giodinazzo,
Thence running Northeasterly by the line of the present"LB-Limited
Business" District, five hundred sixty five (565) feet, more or less;
two hundred ninety (290) feet, more or less, to the line of the present"LB-
Limited Business" District;
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Thence running Southeasterly by land now or formerly of Egizio, Kalajian and
Theodbold, two hundred sixty nine (269) feet, more or less, to the point of
beginning.
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of James M. Oates, Jr. and others)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law and official zoning map, as most recently amended by Article 25 of the
Special Town Meeting held on November 9, 1970 by striking out the following
words:
Beginning at the intersection of Galen and Williams Streets then running
North along Galen Street to the Intersection of Maple Street; then turning and
running East along Maple Street approximately 120 feet;then turning and run-
ning South along the Easterly property line of Lot 1 approximately 95 feet;
then turning and running East along the property lines of various persons
345 feet; then turning and running South 125 feet to Williams Street; then
turning and running West along Williams Street approximately 410 feet to
the point of beginning.
from Local Business Zone (LB) to R2.3 Zone with a maximum height of
eight(8) stories.
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Beginning at the intersection of Galen and Williams Street then running North
along Galen Street to the intersection of Maple Street; then turning and run-
ning East along Maple Street approximately 120 feet;then turning and running
South along the Easterly property line of Lot 1 approximately 95 feet; then
turning and running East along the property lines of various persons 345
feet; then turning and running South 125 feet to Williams Street; then turning
and running West along Williams Street approximately 410 feet to the point
of beginning.
from Local Business Zone(LB) to R2.3 Zone with a maximum height of nine
(9) stories.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Charles Mosesian and others)
June 12, 1975
VOTED. To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law by adding the following words at the end of Section 5.3, Note W% except
that buildings in the Industrial (I) none may be erected and maintained less
than twenty (20) feet from a railroad lot line."
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of John F. Corbett and others)
June 2, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the following
described parcel of land for Public Playground purposes:
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, bounded and
described as follows:
Beginning at a point of tangency on the southerly line of Bemis Street, said
point being twenty(20) feet from the southeast point of intersection of Bemis
Street and Westminster Avenue, thence running along southerly lines of
Bemis Street in a southeasterly direction, three hundred and forty(340) feet
to a point; thence turning and running in a southwesterly direction by Lot 264,
Lot 244, and a portion of rear line of Linden Street, two hundred and twenty
five(225) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a southeasterly direc-
tion, ten (10) feet along the center line of Linden Street to a point; thence
turning and running in a southwesterly direction by a portion of rear line of
Linden Street, Lot 237, Lot 217, two hundred and twenty six and thirty six
hundredth (226.36) feet to a point;thence turning and running in a southeasterly
direction by property of Town of Watertown twenty(20) feet to a point; thence
turning and running in a southwesterly direction by property of City of Cam-
bridge by two courses, one hundred and fifty nine and twenty four hundredths
(159.24) feet, and thirty three and nine* six hundredth (33.96) feet to a point;
thence turning and running in a northwesterly direction by property of Town of
Watertown, twenty (20) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a more
northwesterly direction by Main Street Lots, Lot 213 C Lot 213A, Lot 211 PT,
and Lot 210, one hundred and forty five and sixty six'hundredths t145.66) feet
to a point; thence burning and running in a southwesterly direction by Main
Street, Lot 210, thirty (30) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a
northwesterly direction by Main Street, Lot 205 and Lot 204, ninety(90)
feet to a point; thence turning and running in a northeafterly direction along
said easterly line of Westminster Avenue, six hundred(600) feet to a point;
of curvature; thence turning and extending along a curved line in a more north-
easterly direction having a radius of twenty feet and arc distance of thirty one
and forty two hundredths (31.42) feet to a point of tangency on the southerly
line of Bemis Street, the point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description contains 212,944 square feet as
shown on a plan entitled Town of Watertown plan showing Private First
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Class Richard S. Moxley U.S.M.C. Playground, dated February 3, 1975.
Joseph P. McHugh P.E. Town Engineer.
Said parcel is known as P.F.C. Richard S. Moxley U.S.M.C. Playground,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the following
described two parcels of land for Public Playground purposes.
A parcel of land situated in Watertown,Countyof Middlesex, bounded and des-
cribed as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Southerly line of Watertown Street said point
being eight hundred and forty four and forty six hundredths (844.46) feet
Southeasterly from the intersection of the Easterly line of Morse Street and
the Southerly line of Watertown Street;thence turning and running in a South-
easterly direction by land formerly Cook's Pond eighteen and forty
hundredths (18.40) feet to a point; thence turning and running by a series of
courses in a Southwesterly direction by said formerly Cook's Pond, seventy
three and eighty hundredths (73.80) feet to apoint; thence running and extend-
ing in a more Southwesterly direction by said formerly Cook's Pond, forty
and fifty hundredths (40.50) feet, to a point; thence running and extending in
a more Westerly direction, by formerly Cook's Pond fifty one (51) feet to a
point; thence running and extending in a Southwesterly direction by said
formerly Cook's Pond sixty two(62)feet to a point; then running and extending
in a Southwesterly direction, by said formerly Cook's Pond seventy six(76)
feet to a point; thence running and extending in a Southwesterly direction by
said formerly Cook's Pond thirty three and fifty hundredths (33.50) feet to a
point; thence running and extending in a Southwesterly direction, by said
formerly Cook's Pond, seventy eight (78) feet to a point; thence running and
extending in a southwesterly direction, by said formerly Cook's Pond, eighty
and fifty hundredths (80.50) feet to a point; thence running and extending in a
Southwesterly direction by said formerly Cook's Pond, thirty one (31) feet
to a point; thence turning and running in a Northwesterly direction along
land now or formerly designated Parker School property having a scaled
distance of two hundred and nine (209t) feet plus or minus to a point on the
Southerly line of Watertown Street; thence turning and running in a North-
easterly direction along said Southerly line of Watertown Street, a scaled
distance of four hundred at:d fifty four (454±) feet to a point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by Watertown Street,
land known as formerly Cook's Pond, land nowor formerly designated Parker
School property. This parcel contains 58,958t' square feet as shown on plan
entitled Town of Watertown, plan showing Parker Playground, February 3,
1975, scale 1"-40', JOSEPH P. McHUGH P.E. Town Engineer.
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A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of MIddlesex, bounded and
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southerly line of Watertown Street, said point
being eight hundred and forty four and forty six hundredths (844.46) feet
southeasterly from the intersection of the easterly line of Morse Street
and .the southerly line of Watertown Street; thence running and extending
along said southerly line of Watertown Street in a southeasterly direction
a scaled distance of sixty four(6441) feet, plus or minus to a point of curva-
ture; thence turning and extending in an easterly and more southerly direc-
tion along a curved line having a radius of twenty(20) feet and an arc distance
of thirty three and four hundredths (33.04) feet, plus or minus'to a point of
tangency on the west line of Aldrich Road; thence running and extending along
said westerly line of Aldrich Road in a southeasterly direction, one hundred
and thirty one and twenty hundredths (131.20) feet to a point of curvature;
thence running and extending in a more southeasterly direction along curved
westerly line of Aldrich Road having a radius of 150 feet, sixty three and fifty
four hundredths(63.54)feet toa point;thence turning and running in a southerly
direction by Lot 5A Aldrich Road, a scaled distance of one hundred(100t)
feet, plus or minus to apoint;thence turning and running by a series of courses
in a southwesterly direction by Lot 99, Lot 100, Lot 102, Lot 103, Lot 104 and
part of Lot 105, two hundred and ninety nine(299) feet to a point; thence run-
ning and extending in southwesterly direction, by a series of courses, by
part of Lot 105, Lot 106, Lot 107 and part of Lot 108, one hundred and sixty
eight and forty hundredths (168.40) feet to a point; thence running and extend-
ing in a more southwesterly direction, by part of Lot 108 and Capitol Street
(Extension) eighty and forty four hundredths (80.44) feet to a point; thence
turning and running in a northwesterly direction along northeasterly line of
Capital Street (Extension), two hundred and two and forty five hundredths
(202.45) feet to a point;thence turning and running in A northeasterly direc-
tion, by property of Parker School by two courses, one hundred and twenty
nine(129) feet to a point; thence running and extending by a series of courses
In a still northeasterly direction, by part of Parker School property and land
formerly Cook's Pond, three hundred and forty three (343) feet to a point;
thence running and extending in a still northeasterly direction, by land former-
ly Cook's Pond two hundred and twenty seven and thirty hundredths(227.30)
feet to a point; thence turning and running in a northwesterly direction, by
land formerly Cook's Pond, eighteen and forty hundredths(18.40) feet to.the
point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by Watertown Street,
Aldrich Road, Lot 5A, Lot 99, Lot 100, Lot 102, Lot 103, Lot 104, Lot 105,
Lot 106, Lot 107, Lot 108,Capitol Street(Extension), Parker School Property,
and land formerly Cook's Pond. This parcel contains 138,315 square feet
as shown on plan entitled Town of Watertown, Plan showing Parker Play-
ground, February 3, 1975, scale V-401.
JOSEPH P. McHUGH P.E. TOWN ENGINEER.
Said two parcels to be called the Parker Playground,
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or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printod in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the following
described two parcels of land for Public Playground purposes.
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Orchard Street and the easterly
line of discontinued portion of Marion Road, said point being known as the
point of intersection of Orchard Street and discontinued portion-of Marion
Road thence running along said southerly line of Orchard Street in a south-
easterly direction twenty six(26-) feet, plus or minus, to a point; thence run-
ning in the same southeasterly direction along said Orchard Street two hundred
and sixty four and sixty eight hundredths (264.68) feet to a point of curvature;
thence running in the same southeasterly direction along said Orchard Street
IV a curved line having a radius of one thousand nine hundred and two and
seventy two hundredths (1902.72) feet, having a distance of Pity(50) feet to a
point of tangency; thence running in a more southeasterly direction along
said Orchard Street two hundred and eighty and eighty one hundredths (208.81)
feet to a point of curvature; thence running along said Orchard Street in a
southeasterly direction having a radius of three thousand four hundred and
ten and ninety eight hundredths (3410.98) feet, a distance of fiteen(15-)
feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running southwesterly along
rear property lines of Lot 35, Lot 26, Lot 25, Lot 24, Lot 23, and Lot 22, of
Katherine Road, five hundred and forty five and ninety eight hundredths (545.98)
feet to a point; thence turning and running northwesterly along rear property
lines of part of Lot 35, Lot 36,across and of Sidney Street, Lot 37A, Lot 38A,
Lot 38B, three hundred and seventy one and eighty hundredths (371.80) feet to
a point on the easterly line of discontinued portion of Marion Road, thence
turning and running northeasterly along said Marion Road six hundred and
four and thirty nine hundredths (604.39-) feet, plus or minus to the point
of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by the discontinued
portion of Marion Road, Orchard Street, rear property lines of Katherine
Road and rear property lines of Marion Road and the end of Sidney Street
Said parcel contains 264,432 square feet as shown on plan entitled Town
of Watertown, plan showkng outer Victory Field playground, Dated February
3, 1975. Joseph P. McHugh P.E. Town Engineer.
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
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Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Orchard Street and the easterly
line of discontinued portion of Marion Road, said point being known as the
point of intersection of Orchard Street and discontinued portion of Marion
Road; thence running along the southerly line of Orchard Street in anorthwest-
erly direction across said Marion Road forty two and fity seven hundredths
(42.57) feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running in a.south-
westerly direction along inner Victory Field property line six hundred and
eight and twenty seven hundredths (608.27) feet plus or minus to a point;
thence turning and running in a southeasterly direction forty one and forty
hundredths (41.40-) feet plus or minus to.a point; thence turning and running
in a northeasterly direction six hundred and four and thirty nine hundredths
(604.39) feet plus or minus to the point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description comprises that portion of Marion
Road which was discontinued by vote of Town Meeting October 19, 1970 as
shown on plan entitled Town of Watertown plan showing outer Victory Field
playground dated February 3, 1975.
Joseph P. McHugh P.E. Town Engineer.
Said two parcels are know as Victory Field,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the following
described two parcels of land for Public Playground purposes.
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Lowell Avenue and the easterly
line of York Avenue said point being the point of intersection of York Avenue
and the discontinued portion of Lowell Avenue; thence running in a southerly
direction along said easterly side line of York Avenue, forty(40) feet to a
point on the southerly side line of discontinued portion of Lowell Avenue;
thence turning and running along said southerly side line of discontinued
portion of Lowell Avenue in aneasterly direction two.hundred and nine and
ninety two hundredths (209.92) feet to a point of curvature; thence turning
and extending by a curved line along said southerly line of Lowell Avenue in
a southeasterly direction having a radius of two hundred and forty six and
one tenth (246.10) feet to a point of compound curvature; thence turning and
extending by a curved line along said southerly line of Lowell Avenue in a
more southeasterly direction, having a radius of fifty(50.00) feet to a point of
tangency on the westerly side line of George Street; thence turning and revers-
ing direction along the westerly side line of George Street in a northerly
direction, seventy eight and twenty one hundredths (78.21) feet to a point on
the westerly lire of George Street and the northerly line of discontinued portion
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of Lowell Avenue; thence turning and running along northerly line of discon-
tinued portion of Lowell Avenue in a northwesterly direction, thirty nine and
twelve hundredths(39.12) feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence turning
and extending in a curved line, in a more northwesterly direction having a
radius of two hundred and eighty six and ten hundredths (286.10) feet and a
distance of one hundred and seventeen and ten hundredths (117.10) feet to a
point of tangency; thence extending along the northerly line of discontinued
portion of Lowell Avenue in a more westerly direction two hundred and nine
and ninetytwo hundredths (209.92) feet to a point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is that portion of Lowell Avenue
that was voted to be discontinued, Article 10, October 26, 1970-as shown on
plan entitled Plan showing Lowell Playground, February 3, 1975.
Scale 1"-40'
Joseph P. McHugh P.E. Town Engineer
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Lowell Avenue and the Easterly
line of York Avenue said point being the point of intersection of discontinued
portion of Lowell Avenue and York Avenue; thence running in a northerly
direction along said easterly line of York Avenue a scaled distance of three
hundred and twenty (320-) feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and
running by Lot 1 on an easterly direction, ninety (90) feet to.a point; thence
turning and running by Lot A, Lot B, pt. Lot C in a southeasterly direction,
one hundred and thirty one and three hundredths(131.03) feet-to a point; thence
turning and running by pt. Lot C, Lot D, in a more easterly direction one
hundred and fifty (150.00) feet to a point on the westerly sideline of George
Street; thence turning and running in a southwesterly direction along westerly
side line of George Street having a scaled distance of two hundred and forty
(240;)feet, plus or minus toa point of curvature; thence continuing on in same
southwesterly direction along westerly side line of George Street a tangent dis-
tance of thirty nine and twelve hundredths(39.12)feet to a point of intersection
of George Street and discontinued portion of Lowell Avenue; thence turning and
running in a northwesterly direction a tangent distance of thirty nine and
twelve hundredths (39.12) feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running
and extending in a more northwesterly direction by a curved line having a
radius of two hundred and eighty six and ten hundredths (286.10) feet and a
distance of one hundred and seventeen and one tenths (117.10) feet along
discontinued north side line of Lowell Avenue to a point of tangency; thence
turning and extending in a more northwesterly direction along said discon-
tinued north side line of Lowell Avenue, two hundred and nine and ninety two
hundredths (209.92) feet to the point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by York Avenue, Lott,
Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, Lot D, George Street and discontinued portion of Lowell
Avenue. Said parcel contains 160,715 square feet. As shown on plan entitled
Plan showing Lowell Playground, February 3,.1975.
Scale V-40'
Joseph P. McHugh P.E. Town Engineer
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Said two parcels are known as Lowell Playground,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the following
described two parcels of land for Public Playground purposes:
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, bounded and
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Main Street and-the westerly line
of Thaxter Street, said point being the point of intersection of Main Street
and Thaxter Street; thence running along-the northerly line of Main Street in
a westerly direction two hundred and ninety one and seventy one hundredths
(291.71) feet to a point of curvature; thence turning and extending in a north-
easterly direction along a curved line having a radius of thirty(30) feet and an
arc distance of forty six (46) feet to a point of tangency on the easterly side
line of Whites Avenue; thence running along said easterly side line of Whites
Avenue in a northeasterly direction four hundred and seventy one and ten
hundredths (471,10) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a south-
easterly direction by a series of courses having different radii along property
owned by the Town of Watertown;havinga scaled distance of five hundred and
sixty feet (560-) plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running in a
southwesterly direction by property owned by Town of Watertown, a scaled
distance of one hundred and twority eight(128-) feet plus or minus to a point
on the northerly line of Thaxter Street; thence turning and running along said
northerly line of Thaxter Street in a northeasterly direction a scaled dis-
tance of one hundred and seven(107-) feet plus or minus to a point of curva-
ture; thence turning and extending by a curved line in a more northwesterly
direction and southwesterly direction having a radius of one hundred and
one and thirty six hundredths (101.36) feet and an are distance of one hundred
and fifty nine and twenty two hundredths (159.22)feet to a point of tangency on
the west side line of Thaxter Street; thence running on the westerly side line
of Thaxter Street in a southwesterly direction one hundred and three and
seven hundredths (103.07) feet to the point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by Main Street, Whites
Avenue, land owned by Town of Watertown and Thaxter'Street. Said parcel
contains 225,357 square feet. The northeast corner of said parcel has been
leased by the Boys Club of America, Inc. for a period of twenty five(25)
years, shown on plan entitled Town of Watertown, plan showing Saltonstall
Park, dated February 3, 1975, scale 1"-40' by Joseph P. McHugh P.E.
Town Engineer.
A parcel of land situated in Watertown, County of Middlesex, bounded and
described as follows:
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Beginning at a point on the easterly side line of Whites Avenue, said point
being five hundred (500-) feet plus or minus from the northeast point of inter-
section of Whites Avenue and Main Street; thence running northeasterly along
said easterly side line of Whites Avenue sixty six(66-) feet plus or minus to
a point; thence turning and running along a curved line in a southeasterly
direction by a series of courses having different radii, along property owned
by the City of Cambridge having a scaled distance of five hundred and ninety
six (596-) feet plus or minus to a point; thence turning and running in a
southwesterly direction sixty six (66-) feet plus or minus along Town of
Watertown owned land to a point;thence turning and running in a northwesterly
direction by a series of courses having different radii along property of
Saltonstall Park, a scaled distance of five hundred and sixty(560-) feet plus
or minus to the point of beginning.
The area enclosed by the above description is bounded by Saltonstall Park,
Whites Avenue, City of Cambridge property and land owned by the Town of
Watertown; shown on plan entitled Town of Watertown, plan showing Salton-
stall Park, dated February 3, 1975, scale 1"-40' by Joseph P.McHugh, P.E.
Town Engineer.
Said are known as Saltonstall Park,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Unanimously to adopt as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$35,000.00 for the beautification of Saltonstall Park in accordance with plans
and specifications developed under the Board of Selectmen,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Saltonstall Park Beautification Committee)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to establish a municipal
data processing center in accordance with Chapter-41 Section 23D of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth, "for the use of any department, office,
board, committee, or agency of the city or town, including the school commit-
tee and any public authority or special district within the town." Such a center
to be under the supervision and control of the coordinators, a body of two,
composed of the Town Auditor and the School Department Administration
Assistant for Business.
(Request of Board of Selectmen and School Committee)
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June 12, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 70. 'To see if the Town will vote-to establish a data processing
center advisory board in accordance with Chapter 41 Section 23D of the General
Laws of the Commonwealth,"to assist the coordinator in planning and schedul-
ing the use of the data processing center." This advisory board will be
appointed by the coordinators, consist of five(5) members, and serve at the
convenience of the coordinators.
(Request of Board of Selectmen and School Committee)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To postpone Indefinitely.
ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the
Selectmen to initiate and seek passage of State legislation to dissolve the
existing Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Watertown and the
Department of Community Affairs and the Watertown Redevelopment Authority
and to rescind the existing Urban Renewal Plan, but not dissolve the Redevelop-
ment Authority itself; authorized the Watertown Redevelopment Authority to
transfer any and all parts of the Arsenal land and buildings to the Town with-
out compensation to the Authority;grant the Town permission to take the land
or part of it; authorize the Town to receive and operate the property, either
through the Redevelopment Authority or a separate board or agency, until
such time as the Town may require it for its own uses; said board or agency
to be appointed by the Selectmen and to act under their direction;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To refer back to Conservation Commission for further study.
ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$15,000.00 for the Conservation Fund to replace money allocated to the
development of the Linear Park between Whites Avenue and Waverley
Avenue, to be matched by BiCentennial Funds,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission)
May 29, 1975
VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00) for the conservation Fund, to replace money allocated by the
Conservation Commission to the development of the Linear Park between
Whites Avenue and Waverley Avenue, said sum to be assessed on the tax
levy of the current year.
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ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will authorize and direct the Select-
men to implement the Public Use Proposal for the Watertown Arsenal:
approximately 10 acres for open space and recreation including the area
known as Camp Pequossette; approximately 9 acres for an educational cultural
complex; approximately 3 acres and buildings for Town use other than educa-
tion;approximately 10 acres for MDC acquisition along the river; the remain-
ing 20 acres for compatible commercial uses;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To withdraw Article 73.
ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of
$15,000 to match an equal sum to be awarded to the Watertown Free Public
Library by the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission for a town-wide
Bicentennial Celebration during the fiscal year 1975-1976.
Planned jointly by the Library and the Watertown Bicentennial Committee the
purposes of this effort are; to plantogether for the celebration of the Ameri-
can Revolution Bicentennial in the Town, through cooperative use of materials
resources, and personnel. Bicentennial activities will be recorded; resources
will be made available to Townspeople and visitors and a permanent collection
will be made of historic and current materials for use by Town organizations,
civic groups, the Public Library, and the schools.
(Request of Watertown Bicentennial Celebration Committee, and Board of
Library Trustees)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: That the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of$15,000.00
W match an equal sum to be awarded to the Watertown Free Public Library
IV the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission for a town-wide BiCentennial
Celebration during the fiscal year 1975-1976, said total sum to be expended
by the Trustees of the Watertown Free Public Library.
ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to continue the work of the
Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use Committee under an extension of the
Economic Development Administration grant for six months, with a sum of
$5000 to be appropriated as the local cash share,
and to take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use Committee)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To continue the work of the Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use
Committee until the next Special or Annual Town Meeting.
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ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee
of five to investigate the relocation of or addition and renovations to the
Department of Public Works facilities on Orchard Street.
(Request of Board of Public Works)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 76 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote and direct the Board of
Selectmen to petition the General Court to enact legislation to pay as a
moral obligation the sum of $7,424.60 to Rollins, King & McKone, Inc.,
consulting engineers, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and that the sum
of $7,424.60 be appropriated or transferred from available fonds for this
purpose,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Committee to Investigate the Incinerator)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: That the Town direct the Board of Selectmen to petition the General
Court to enact legislation to pay as a moral obligation the sum of$7,424.60
to Rollins, King & McKone, Inc., consulting engineers, of Manchester, New
Hampshire, and that the sum of $7,424.60 be transferred from the balance
of ftmds under the Incinerator Plans Account.
ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to abolish the "Committee
to Investigate the Incinerator" established by action of the Town Meeting under
Article 84 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1971 and transfer the duties of
said Committee to the Board of Public Works,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Committee to Investigate the Incinerator)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 78 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 79. To see if the Town will vote to approve the construction
of a new housing project by the Watertown Housing Authority, namely, a
Housing Project for Elderly Persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
667 of the Acts of 1954,and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto,
to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-3,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Housing Authority)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 79 as printed in the Warrant.
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ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 3 of
its By-Laws by striking out Section 31 (as most recently amended in 1969)
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Section 31. The Town Auditor and the Town Treasurer and a member of
the Finance Committee selected by its chairman, shall be personally con-
sulted by any board or committee appointed by or acting on behalf of the Town
whenever such board or committee proposes or plans any project or under-
taking which involves in whole.or in part the borrowing of money by the Town
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Town Treasurer)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 80 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 26A of
Chapter 6 of the By-Laws (Leashing of Dogs)by striking out after the fourth
paragraph the fol lowing:
1st OFFENSE Dismissal on Appearance
2nd OFFENSE $5.00
3rd OFFENSE 10.00
4th OFFENSE 25.00
and inserting in place thereof the following:
1st OFFENSE $5.00
2nd OFFENSE 10.00
3rd OFFENSE 25.00
EACH ADDITIONAL OFFENSE 25.00
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 81 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 82. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate the outdoor track
at Victory Field to the memory of Paul Bartley, former track athlete at
Watertown High School, and permission is also requested to erect an appropri-
ate memorial insignia to his memory at no expense to the Town of Watertown,
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of"Paul Bartley Memorial Committee)
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June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 82 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 83. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Committee
and/or Manager of the Watertown Municipal Skating Arena to allocate a
minimum of two (2) hours per day, seven (7)days per week, of ice skating
time suitable for public skating sessions. Such time to be allocated and con-
tinued throughout the entire skating season;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Daniel M. Rosati and others)
June 12, 19,15
VOTED: That the Town will vote to direct the Committee and/or manager
of the Watertown Municipal Skating Arena to allocate a minimum of(10)
hours per week, which time will consist of Saturday afternoon, Sunday
afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon and Friday evening, of Ice
Skating time suitable for public skating sessions, such time to be allocated
and continued throughout the entire skating season.
ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of
money not in excess of $1000 to purchase a plaque honoring Watertown
Veterans of the Korean Conflict, said plaque to be engraved with the names of
such Veterans, suitably embellished and similar to plaques already erected
in honor of other Veterans, and to be located in the Administration Building
in a conspicuous place, direct how the money shall be raised
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of James B. Danforth and others)
May 29, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 84 as amended, as follows:
Article 84 be referred to a committee of three(3) members appointed by the
Moderator, for further study, said study to include the following subject mat-
ters:
1. A plaque honoring Watertown Veterans of the Korean Conflict, with their
names engraved thereon, to be located in the Administration Building.
2. To erect a proper ramp to accomodate crutches and wheel citizens, at
the front of the Town Hall.
3. To erect an honor roll of the Watertown Vietnam Veterans in a suitable
place in the Town Hall.
4. To erect symbolic white crosses in the area of the flagpole in the Ridge-
lawn Cemetery; cost of the crosses to be paid by a joint effort of all
Veterans Organizations in the Town of Watertown.
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The Study Committee shall accomplish the above purposes and present its
final report to the next Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen,
with the assistance of the building inspector,to erect a proper ramp to accom-
modate crutches and wheel citizens on the front of the Watertown Town Hall.
(Request of James B. Danforth and others)
May 29, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 86. To see if the Town of Watertown will vote to appropriate
the sum of$12,000 to be matched with Federal funds through the Urban Mass
Transportation Capital Funds on an 80%-206 basis for the purchase and
operation of a bus and two vans. Cost of said vehicles shall be as follows:
$12,000 for the bus, $11,100 for a van with a hydraulic lift for the handicapped,
and $6,400 for 15 seat passenger van, totalling$29,400, $5,886 of which would
be applied as Watertown's share of the capital expense leaving $6,120 to be
used for operating and other expenses. The vehicles which will be in the
control of the Council on Aging or a suitably appointed independent committee
of no less than nine seniors or more than eleven seniors representing all
the elderly clubs and neighborhoods of Watertown are made available through
a grant made in the name of The Ecumenical Life Center which qualifies as a
recipient by reason of its being a private, non-profit corporation;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of George Varney and others)
May 29, 1975
VOTED: To adopt as amended. That the sum of$12,000 be and hereby is
appropriated solely for the purposes of coordinating or conducting programs
and services dealing with problems of the aging and to promote facilities
for the health, education, welfare and recreation of the aging; said sum to be
expended under the direction and supervision of the Council for the Aging
of the Town of Watertown.
ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$120.00 to reimburse William Slavin, an employee of the Engineering Division
of the Department of Public Works for loss incurred by reason of theft from
Administration Building of his personal calculator whilg emOloyed in the
Engineering Department office on August 15, 1974. Direct how the same
shall be raised
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of William Slavin and others)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
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ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to elect a new five member
school committee in the 1976 Town elections. The individual who receives
the highest number of votes to serve five years, the next highest number of
votes to a four year term etc. Down to the fifth highest who will serve one
year. Each year thereafter one new member to be elected to fill the ex-
piring term. Each member to receive ayearly salary of$2,400 and the chair-
man to receive a salary of$3,000.
The purpose of this article is to pay a salary for this position so as to
encourage individuals to run who will have the best interests of the tax-
payers in mind as well as administering quality education rather than politi-
cal or personal reasons. Efficient administration, including eliminating
unnecessary administrative and supervisory positions and expenditures could
reduce the school budget considerably.
(Request of Salvatore D. Pietro and others)
June 9, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 89. To see if the Town will vote that no property owned by
the Town will be made available for organized or team activity between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday except as permitted by the Board
of Selectmen or the School Committee or the Library Trustees within their
respective jurisdictions, effective July 1, 1975,
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Warren K. Cooper and others)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: Indefinite postponement defeated, voted to adopt Article 89 asprint-
ed in the Warrant
ARTICLE 90. To see if the Town will vote the following:
We, the undersigned legal voters of Precinct 10, residing on Edward Road,
which is an integral part of the Watertown community, do hereby voice our
concern and protest the hazardous conditions that do exist in the abutting
property commonly known as the"Gore Estate".
We implore the Town to insert this right of position into the articles at the
Annual Town Meeting to be held in 1975,and exercise some legal enforcement
against those trustees of the Gore Estate who allow a water hazard to continue
to exist and increase the possibility of some tragedy to happen upon some
young, innocent, inquisitive child that plays in the property. This water
problem has become a nuisance over the years and the conditions now
aggravate the homeowners who do reside on the westerly side of Edward
Road by having its water overflowing into the private properties of the home-
owners, causing flooded cellars and back yards.
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We demand that those responsible for the care of the Gore Estate deploy
a humanitarian instinct and correct the matter in the very immediate
fU ure.
(Request of John J. Buckley and others)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 90 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 91. To see if the Town Meeting will vote to participate in
the Federal Flood Plain Insurance program,
or take ark► action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Conservation Commission)
June 12, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 91 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 92. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Laws.by
eliminating the position of Dog Officer and inserting thereto Dog Officer
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Vincent T. Swift and others)
May 22, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
ARTICLE 93. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter
10 of the By-Laws by striking out in Schedule A thereof.under "Labor Group"
the following:
Motor Equipment Repairman W-9
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Mbtor Equipment Repairman W-11
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Charles Jigarjian and others)
May 19, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely.
VOTED:
June 12, 1975
Final adjournment at 10:19 P.M. there being no further business to come be-
fore the meeting.
A true record.
ATTEST: s/Phillip F. Grogan
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
SPECIAL
TOWN MEETING
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA STREET
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1975
at 7: 30 P. M.
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In the .name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby
required to notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Watertown
to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School Building,
Columbia Street, in said Town on Monday the eighth day of December,
1975 at 7:30 P.M. io act on the following articles:
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will transfer from Excess a n d
Deficiency a sum or sums of money to fund the following cost items
contained in labor agreements between the Town and Watertown Fire
Fighters Local #1347, International Association of Fire Fighters, A.F.L.-
C.I.O., Union, and the Town and the American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, A.F.L.- C.I.U., Council 41, Local #1210-A,
Watertown Parking Control Officers, for the period July 1, 1975 through
June 30, 1976:
1. To amend the Town's Compensation Schedule in accordance with
said collective bargaining agreement with Local #1347, IAFF,
as follows:
FROM TO
Min. Max. Min. Step II Max.
Fire Fighter F- 1 10,231 11,994 10,743 11,712 12,594
Fire Lieutenant F-2 13,003 13,674 13,686 14,357
Fire Captain F-3 14,601 15,353 15,615 16,367
Deputy Fire Chief F- 4 16,199 17,033 17,8,24 18,658
Fire Alarm
Signal Operator X-2 10,340 11,997 10,857 12,597
2. To provide for the following appropriations to employees in the
collective_bargaining unit represented by Loeal #1347, IAFF to
the following accounts:
FROM TO
Deputy Fire Chiefs (5) 85,565 93,690
Captains (7) 107,260 114,569
Mechanician (1) 15,353 16,367
Lieutenants (18) 245,924 257,755
Fire Fighters (97) 1,145,g94 1,217,208
Fire Alarm Operators (2) 23,988 25,188
3. To provide for Holiday Pay to employees in the collective bargaining
unit represented by Local #1347, IAFF, as follows:
FROM TO
Holiday Pay 71,560 74,050
4. To provide for the longevity pay system applicable to employees
in the collective bargaining unit represented by Local #1347,
IAFF, as follows:
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Commencing with the 5th year of service 300 Annual Payment
Commencing with the 10th year of service 600 Annual Payment
Commencing with the 15th year of service 900 Annual Payment
FROM TO
Longevity Pay 31,070 80,100
5. To provide for a Career Incentive Pay Program to employees
in the collective bargaining unit represented by Local #1347
IAFF, as follows: Semester hour credits earned and accumulated
toward an associate degree in Fire Science, and for obtaining
said degree itself, as follows:
0-2 credits, no compensation
3-30 credits, $10 for each credit
31- 59 credits, $15 for each such credit
60 credits plus an associate degree in Fire Science, $750
FROM TO
Career Incentive Pay 14,180 2,930
6. To provide for additional Overtime salary as follows:
FROM TO
50,000 63,000
7. To provide for a salary increase to employees in the collective
bargaining unit represented by Local #1210-A, Watertown Parkins
Control Officers (Parking Meter Supervisors) as follows: 2.8'
per hour to 3.25 per hour.
FROM TO
11,960 13,520
and that the sum of$166,773.00 be appropriated by transfer to the following
accounts:
Fire, Deputy Chiefs (5) 8,125
Captains (7) 7,309
Mechanician (1) 1,014
Lieutenants (18) 11,831
Fire Fighters (97) 71,214
Fire Alarm Operators (2) 1,200
Holiday Pay 2,490
Longevity 49,030
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Overtime 13,000
Police, Parking Meter Supervisors 1,560
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Boarb of Selectmen)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: That the following sums be and are hereby appropriated for the
Fire and Police Departments, for the uses listed below, and that the money
be provided by transfer from certain accounts in accordance with the
following schedule:
FROM
Excess and Deficiency Account $155,523.00
FROM
Fire Incentive Pay Account $ 11,250.00
TOTAL $166,773.00
TO
Fire, Deputy Chiefs(5) $ 8,125.00
Fire, Captains (7) 7,309.00
Fire, Mechanician(1) 1,014.00
Fire, Lieutenants (18) 11,831.00
Fire, Fire Fighters (97) 71,214.00
Fire, Holiday Pay 2,490.00
Fire, Longevity 49,030.00
Fire, Overtime 1,750.00
Fire, Fire Alarm Operators (2) 1,200.00
Police, Parking Meter Supervisors 1,560.00
TOTAL $155,523.00
TO
Fire Overtime Account $ 11,250.00
TOTAL $166,773.00
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate Twelve
Hundred Dollars ($1200) to supplement the annual rate of compensation
appropriation of the 1975 Annual Town Meeting to the Fire Chief(F-5),
equal to two(2.0) times the highest annual rate of compensation(Maximum)
of a permanent full- time Fire Fighter (F-1), as provided by Section 57G
of Chapter 48 of the General Laws; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
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December 8, 1975
VOTED: That the sum of $1,200.00 be appropriated by transfer from the
Excess and Deficiency Account to supplement the annual rate of compensation
appropriation by the 1975 Annual Town Meeting to the account, Salary of
Fire Chief (F- 5), so as to provide the statutory amount payable to the
Fire Chief of twice the highest annual rate of compensation of a permanent
full time Fire Fighter.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to execute
on behalf of the Town, as Licensee, and the Watertown Redevelopment
Authority, as Licensor, for an annual license fee of One ($1) dollar, a
License Agreement permitting the use of a certain parcel of land within
the Watertown Arsenal Project Area, so-called, and known as Camp
Pequossette, said parcel containing approximately Thirteen and 68/100
(13,68) acres of land at-ea, together with one or more access roads from
Charles River Road and/or Talcott Avenue, sq-called, for a term of one
(1) .year, or for a longer term; said License Agreement to contain terms
and conditions substantially like those stated in a five-page draft of a
proposed " License Agreement" in the possession of the Watertown
Redevelopment Authority and the Selectmen as of October 15, 1975, or on
such other terms and conditions as will be proposed to the special town
meeting upon consideration hereof, said area to be used for public, open,
recreational purposes, or-take any action relative thereto.
(Request of Arsenal Alternative Use Committee)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town authorize and empower the Selectmen
to execute on behalf of the Town,as Licensee, and the Watertown Redevelop-
ment Authority, as Licensor, for an annual license fee of One($1.00)
dollar, a License Agreement permitting the use of a certain parcel of land
within the Watertown Arsenal Project Area, so- called, and known as Camp
Pequossette, said parcel containing approximately Thirteen and 68/100
(13.68) acres of land area, together with one or more access roads from
Charles River Road and/or Talcott Avenue, so- called, for a term of one
(1) year, or for a longer term ; said License Agreement to contain terms
and conditions substantiaIIy like those stated in a. five-page draft of a
proposed " License Agreement" in the possession of the Watertown
Redevelopment Authority and the Selectmen as of October 15, 1975, or on
such other terms and conditions as the Licensor and Licensee mutually
deem advisable and for the good of the Town of Watertown, it being understood
that said area is intended to be used for public, open, recreational purposes,
and the Selectmen are further authorized and empowered to cause to be
recorded in the appropriate Registry of Deeds a memorandum of such
action, if advisable or necessary.
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ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by gift or by
purchase for conversation and recreational purpose a certain parcel
known as Camp Pequossette in the Watertown Arsenal Project Area,
and structures thereof described below: (General Description (acres
given etc. in approximate terms) 13.68 acres,bounds to be completed).
And to appropriate the sum of One Million Nine Hundred Four Thousand
($1,904,000) dollars for such acquisition and for incidental expenses
such as appraisals, engineering, and legal fees; the said purchase to
be conditioned on matching funds of purchase price from the Bureau of
Outdoor Recreation or State Self- Help reimbursement, now or in future
available.
And to authorize a borrowing therefor by the issuance of bonds or notes
and to authorize application for the acceptance of Federal and/or State
grants and private gifts to be applied toward the purchase price, or take
any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Conservation Commission)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) To change the third word in the second line as
printed in the Warrant from" conversation" to" conservation".
VOTED: That Article 4, as corrected be postponed indefinitely.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct
the Board of Selectman to petition the General Court in compliance with
the requirements of said General Court especially as set forth in the
so-called " Home Rule Legislation" and not withstanding any of the
provisions of G.L. Ch. 121B as amended, to enact legislation in connection
with the present Urban Renewal Project known as the " Watertown Arsenal
Project", to allow and authorize a transfer of ownership and a change
in the conduct, control, methods of operation, maintenance and development
of said Watertown Arsenal Project from its present methods and operation
to the Inhabitants of the Town of Watertown who would not only own but
also be given the absolute right to such conduct, control, methods of
operation, maintenance and development over the same; said proposed
legislation to include but not to be limited to the following:
A. To authorize and direct the Watertown Redevelopment Authority
to pay all of its outstanding debts or liabilities to all creditors
in cash except the Town of Watertown which shall be reimbursed
for amounts owed to it by said Authority in the manner hereinafter
provided and to further direct the said Redevelopment Authority
to withdraw its application to the State for further assistance.
B. To authorize the Town of Watertown to appropriate such funds as
may be necessary to assist the Redevelopment Authority to pay
its aforesaid debts and liabilities provided said funds a r e
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appropriated at an Annual or Special Town Meeting.
C. To dissolve, rescind and declare null and void upon payment of
just compensation where necessary and all agreements, contracts,
understandings or documents, oral or written, including the Co-
operation Agreement, the Assistance Agreement and the present
Urban Renewal Plan and any amendments thereto, by and between
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Town of Watertown,
Massachusetts and the Watertown Redevelopment Authority or by
any of them which will be presumed to be the act of said State,
Town, or Redevelopment Authority if such agreements, contracts,
understandings or documents are signed or agreed to by any
Department, Commission, Committee, Commissioner, Board,
Agency or other person or persons on behalf of the said State,
Town or Redevelopment Authority.
D. Tb authorize and direct the Watertown Redevelopment Authority
to transfer and convey all of the land conveyed to it by deed of
the U. S. Government dated August 14, 1968 and recorded with
the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 11898,
Page 482 together with all buildings thereon at the time of the
conveyance to said Town free and clear of all encumbrances
except those of record still in force and effect at the time of the
aforesaid conveyance to said Redevelopment Authority, the encum-
brances if any, contained in said deed from the U. S. Government
to said Redevelopment Authority and any outstanding leases or
licenses made on or before December 8, 1975 which are still in
force and effect; together with title to all personal property
owned by said Redevelopment Authority at the time said deed to
said Town is delivered which personal property shall be free and
clear of all liens and to which said Redevelopment Authority will
warrant it has the right to convey or transfer. Said conveyance or
transfer of said real and personal property shall be for such
consideration which will repay the Town in full for all monies or
obligations owed to it by said Redevelopment Authority and the
'lbwn will execute and deliver all necessary releases for the same.
E. To authorize and direct the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
through a proper agency or agencies of said State to release to
said Inhabitants of the Town of Watertown any interest it may
have acquired in said real or personal property in connection
with the said Watertown Arsenal Project by duly executing and
delivering a release or release deed or both, in proper form for
recording, where necessary, in said Registry of Deeds for the
purpose of clearing title to said property.
F. To authorize, allow and approve said Town of Watertown to receive
and to accept said real and personal property from said Watertown
Redevelopment Authority and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and to authorize a Board,Committee or other agency to be designated
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or appointed at an Annual or Special Town Meeting of said Town for
the purpose and with the authority to control, operate, maintain,
develop or deal with said property- as it shall, in its discretion,
deem to be for the best interest of the citizens of the Town, including,
but not limiting the authority of said Board, Commission or Agency
to deal with any private parties, quasi-public or public entities and
with the further right to sell, lease or use-for public purposes or
otherwise any or all of said real or personal property provided
that all requirements set forth in paragraphs numbered A and B
above must be entirely performed before any action to accomplish
the remaining purposes of this legislation shall be carried out:.
or take any action thereto.
(Request of the Finance Committee)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: To refer Article 5 as printed in the Warrant back to the Finance
Committee for further study.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by transfer
from available funds the following sums of money to pay unpaid bills of
various departments, said bills having been unpaid due to insufficiency of
the appropriation in the year in which said bills were incurred; or take
any action relating thereto:
Fire Department $ 2,000.00
Multi-Service Center 496.26
Workmen's Compensation Department it,500.00
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
December 8, 1975
On a standing vote 113 for and 5 opposed it was
VOTED. That the sum of $13,996.26 be appropriated by transfer from
the Excess and Deficiency Account for the purpose of paying unpaid bills
of the following Town Departments in the following amounts, said bills
having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of the appropriation in the
year in which the bills were incurred:
Fire Department $ 2,000.00
Multi-Service Center 496.26
Workmen' s Compensation Dept. 11,500.00
TOTAL $13,996.26
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by transfer
from available funds the sum of Eighty-Five Hundred Dollars ($8500) to
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supplement the Data Processing Service appropriation of the 1975 Annual
Town Meeting; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Town Auditor Department)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: That the Town Appropriate by transfer from the Excess and
Deficiency Account the sum of Eighty- five Hundred Dollars ($8,500.00)
to the Auditor, Date Processing Service Account.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by transfer
from available funds the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200) to
supplement the Purchasing Department Contingent Account; or take any
action relating thereto.
(Request of the Purchasing Department)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate by transfer from
the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of Twelve hundred Dollars
($1,200.00) to the Purchasing Department, Contingent Account.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town Meeting will vote to appropriate the
sum of $2,548.00 to restore the budget of the Conservation Commission,
in order to provide Operating Expenses until June 30, 1976, or take any
action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: That the Town appropriate by .transfer from the Excess and
Deficiency Account the sum of Two thousand one hundred and twenty-
eight dollars ($2,128.00) to the Conservation Commission, Operating
Expense Account.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$2,080,000 (Two Million Eighty Thousand Dollars) for infiltration and
inflow studies of the sanitary sewer system and to construct new relief
sewers at various locations in the Town and to construct two new connections
under the Charles River to the M. D. C. trunk line; and to determine
whether such appropriation shall be raised by borrowing, or take any
action relating thereto.
(Request of the Department of Public Works)
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December 8, 1975
VOTED: (Unanimously) That $2,080,000.00 is appropriated for sewer
construction and incidental engineering services ; that to raise this
appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized
to borrow $1,872,000.00 under G.L. c.44, s.70) as amended ; and that
the Selectmen are authorized to apply for and accept federal and state
aid in connection with the project;provided that no amount shall be trans-
ferred nor borrowed until the Selectmen determine that state and federal
aid is available in a total amount equal to at least 90 percent of the total
estimated cost of the project, and provided further that the total authorized
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of such aid. And that the sum of
$208,000.00 be transferred from the following accounts:
Cunniff School Addition $155,492.56
Insurance Recovery 31,221.08
Sale of Town-Land 9,970.15
Excess Sale of Town Land 442.88
Excess and Deficiency 10,873.33
TOTAL $208,000.00
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town would vote to establish a committee
of three to be known as the Kennedy Museum- Library Committee to
actively pursue the location of the Kennedy Museum and Library Complex
on 7 acres of land, or less, on that portion of the former Watertown
Arsenal property, which has been designated for commercial and residential
uses. Said Committee should consist of one member from the Watertown
Redevelopment Authority, one member from the Conservation Commission
and one member of the Planning Board; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Planning Board)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of
$10,000 to be expended under the direction of the Kennedy Museum- Library
Committee. Said sum to be used for the development of a marketing
brochure which will encourage the John F. Kennedy Library Corporation
to locate the Museum and/or Library in Watertown; or take any action
relating thereto.
(Request of the Watertown Planning Board)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: To postpone indefinitely
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ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 6 of its
By- Laws by adding the following.
Section 39. Nd gasoline pump or any equipment connected therewith
situated in any retail gasoline station located in the Town shall be operated
or handled by any person except the owner of such station or his duly
authorized agent or employee when gasoline is being dispensed into the
tank of a motor vehicle or other approved container provided, however,
that this Section of said By-Laws shall not apply to any person or persons
engaged in the business of installing or repairing such gasoline station
equipment; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Fire Department)
December 8, 1975
VOTED: To adopt Article 13 as printed in the Warrant
December 8, 1975
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was
VOTED: (Unanimously) To empower the Moderator to appoint three
(3) committees of (3) members each as Memorial Committees, to
prepare suitable resolutions to be presented at the next Annual Meeting
in memory of the late Philip F. Grogan, former Town Clerk, and former
Town Counsel ; Henry Hansen, Jr., former member of the Finance Com-
mittee and G. John Gregory, former School Committeeman and former
Thwn Meeting Member.
December 8, 1975
VOTED: Final adjournment at 9:36 P.M., there being-no further business
to come before the meeting.
A true record:
s/ Herbert 0. Berry
ATTEST: Temporary Town Clerk
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TOWN CLERK
JULY 1, 1974 through JUNE 30, 1975
The following is the report of the Town Clerk for the period from July 1,
1974 through June 30, 1975.
Fees Collected: Tbtal of all fees collected by the Office of the Town
Clerk which included fees for licenses or permits issued by the Board of
Selectmen totaled:
$82,196.93
Fees collected for licenses and permit issued by the Board of Selectmen
totaled $59,137.00 which were turned into the Town Treasurer along with the
fees collected in the Office of Town Clerk which totaled, $23,059.03, making
a total of$82,196.93.
Uniformed Commercial Codd: The record of transactions for U.C.C. or
Chattel Mortages so called, totaled: 364.
Claims Filed: This Office from July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975
processed 86 claims, and forwarded them to the Legal Department for
processing and action.
Vital Statistics: A total of 378 couples filed Intentions of Marriage from
July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975. The total number of marriages consu-
mated, including the marriages of Watertown Residents out of State,
totaled: 448.
From July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975 a total of 398 deaths have been
received and recorded by this office. Copies of those who died out of Town
were sent to the Secretary of State, Division of Vital Statistics, Boston, Ma.
A total of 412 births have been received and recorded to date. One Birth
has been recorded as having taken place at home and all others at hospitals
out of Town.
FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF
TOWN CLERK FOR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Marriage Permits $1,508.00
Mortgages 1,850.00
Mortgages(Discharged) 200.00
Birth Certificates 747.00
Death Certificates 565.00
Citizens Certificates 31.50
Business Certificates 161.25
Marriage Certificates 382.00
Conservation Fee 318.85
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Miscellaneous 498.06
Gasoline Renewals 864.25
Zoning By-Laws 13.00
Poll Listing Books 524.50
Titles 91.75
Physician Certificates 1.00
Raffles and/or Bazaars 180.00
Watertown Records 25.42
Declaration of Trust 10.00
Federal Liens 12.00
$7,983.58
Adjustment .15
$7,983.43
FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Liquor I. D. Cards $ 208.00
Victualler Licenses 365.00
Liquor Licenses 52,550.00
One Day Beer Permits 1,491.00
Sunday Sales 14.00
One A.M. Closing Permits 243.00
Lodging House Permits 16.00
Music Box Permits 910.00
Entertainment Permits 185.00
Dance Permits 120.00
Gasoline Registration 140.00
Junk, Auctioneer, 2nd Hand, Etc. 572.00
Parade Permit 9.00
Sound Truck Permit 20.00
Auto Dealers Licenses 1,150.00
Pin Ball Permits 640.00
X-Mas Tree Permits 40.00
Inn Holders Licenses 5.00
Flea Market Permit 5.00
Livery Service 10.00
Motorcade 3.00
Walk-A-non 1.00
Bowling Alley Permit 440.00
$59,137.00
DOG LICENSES
Male Dogs 707 at$3.00 $2,391.00
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Female Dogs 155 at$6.00 930.00
Female Dogs(Spayed) 517 at $3.00 1,551.00
Seeing Eye Dog 3 at No Fee ---
$4,872.00
There has been 1,472 licenses issued of which 3 were for seeing eye dogs,
therefore no fee was collected.
Total Collected $4,872.00
Less Fees 514.15
Return to County $4,357.85
CONSERVATION LICENSES
Resident Citizen Fishing $5,076.00
Resident Citizen Hunting 2,384.25
Resident Citizen, Sporting 2,295.00
Resident Citizen Minor Fishing 287.50
Resident AIien Fishing 135.00
Non-Resident Citizen/Alien Fishing 28.50
Non-Resident Citizen/Alien, 7 Day Fishing 16.50
NonrResident Citizen/Allen Hunting(Small Game) 20.25
Duplicate Licenses 10.00
Non-Resident Citizen/Alien Hunting(Big Game) 70.50
Resident Citizen Sporting(over age 70) No Fee
Resident Citizen Fish, Paraglegic, Blind,
Mental Retarded No Fee
Archery Stamps 76.50
Waterfowl Stamps 146.25
$10,519.25
There were 1,360 licenses and stamps issued from July 1, 1974 through
June 30, 1975, and the amount collected totaled $10,519.25. Of this amount
$318.85 represented fees for which were turned into the Town Treasurer
and the balance of $10,200.40 was forwarded to the Fish and Wildlife
Department in Boston, Massachusetts.
Herbert 0. Berry
Town Clerk
I have examined the accounts of the Town Clerk for fees collected in the
Office of Town Clerk and have found them to be correct
John J.Sheehan
Town Auditor
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TOWN COUNSEL
The Annual Report of the Office of Town Counsel for the period July 1, 1974,
December 31, 1975, is herewith submitted.
During the period of this report, the position of Town Counsel has been
held by H. Edward Santarpio, Esquire (5/13/74 - 5/12/75), who was
replaced by Herbert O. Berry, Esquire(5/12/75 - 9/17/75), who resigned
to be appointed temporary Town Clerk. My appointment was.effective
September 17, 1975. The staff of the Town Counsel's office was enlarged
through the use of Federal funds to include a full time secretary and a full
time Assistant Town Counsel. Mrs. Mary Pugliese held the position of
Secretary from 10/30/74 to 8/18/75 and has been replaced by Mrs. Virginia
Gearin. Gary S. Brackett, Esquire, has served as the Assistant Town
Counsel since January 6; 1975.
During the past eighteen months the activity of the office has continued to
increase necessitating more time and effort for its proper functioning.
Legal questions have become increasingly more complex with the passage
of certain major legislation affecting the areas of Collective Bargaining,
Open Meetings, Zoning and Property Assessment. Added to the existing
responsibilities of the office, these new legal dimensions give rise to the
need for an expansion of the present legal services.
This office has had numerous matters before the Appellate Tax Board
during this period, having used a combination of outside counsel and the
Town Counsel to protect the Town's interest. All outside counsel now
acting for the Town were engaged prior to my appointment in September,
1975. We are also in the process of preparing for a major legal showdown
involving the Appeal of the Boston Edison Company, the Town's largest
taxpayer, and a revaluation by the Massachusetts Commission of Taxation,
which imposes a much greater burden on Watertown than heretofore. The
revaluation by the State serves to reduce our receipts from the State.
Appearances before the Industrial Accident Board have increased and the
office has maintained strong cooperation with John P. Meehan, Workmen's
Compensation Agent, in the preparation and presentation of the Town's
case in these matters. I want to thank Mr. Meehan for his invaluable
assistance in this regard.
Passage of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, governing
contract negotiations between municipal employees and cities and towns,
has brought about an immediate need for information and resources with
which to aid the Selectmen, the Personnel Board, and Mr. Louis Andrew,
Personnel Assistant. We have begun to develop an expertise in this area
through attendance at lectures and seminars, subscriptions to labor manuals,
and aiding in the actual negotiations between the Selectmen and the Town
unions. At the present time, the Town Counsel's office is involved in Final
Offer Arbitration proceedings before the State Board of Conciliation and
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Arbitration on the matter of the 1975-1976 Police contract. The Fire-
fighters Contract for Fiscal 1976 was signed after the 1975 Town Meeting,
requiring action at a Special Town Meeting in September 1975.
Revisions to the Open Meeting Law necessitated the preparation by this
office of guidelines for Town and Committee officials outlining the responsi-
bilities and procedures necessary to conduct municipal meetings. The
guidelines were sent to all Town officials and all Town Committees.
The Massachusetts Legislature, under Chapter 808 of the Acts of 1975,
adopted sweeping changes to the Zoning provisions found in Chapter 40A
of the Mass. General Laws. Such changes will affect the granting of
variances and special permits, and substantially vary the respective powers
held by the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board: Much additional
research will be necessary to lay the foundation for an orderly transition
when the date for acceptance of this statute arrives. In the meantime, the
Town Counsel's office has been working closely with the Building and Health
Inspectors to insure compliance with the State Building Code, Watertown
Zoning By-Law, and *-the State Sanitary Code. While some violations have
been abated through mailings and meetings, others have required the
commencement of complaints at both the District and Superior Court levels.
A number of these matters are still in court at the present time.
There have been an unusual number of Town contracts and legal documents
submitted to this office for drafting, approval and interpretation. There
have also been numerous legal opinions and instances of legal advice given
to various officers, employees, boards and commissions of the Town.
Necessary recordings have been made at the Registry of Deeds of sidewalk
betterments and assessments over the last eighteen months. During the
period of this report, this office has also been involved in an increasing
number of legal matters brought by one Town department against another,
such as two instances between the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals,
another involving the Watertown Redevelopment Authority and the Town
Auditor, and still another concerning the School Committee Members and
school teachers, acting as individual taxpayers against the Town. All of
these necessitate the use of the Town Counsel services as well as the
services of outside counse. To increase the efficiency of this office, I have
compelled to use the services of my own legal secretary, photstat machine,
supplies and postage.
At the present time, our office has matters outstanding before numerous
State administrative boards, as well as court cases existing at the District,
Superior, Appeals, Supreme Judicial and Federal Court level. Large sums
of money are involved. An unsuccessful applicant for Police Department
application claims damages from the Selectmen and other Town officials
in excess of One Million Dollars. Although so-called defective way cases
have a limit of liability to a Town for $5,000, there is no limit where a
department is engaged in producing income, such as the water department.
The syndrome of suing public officials upon the assertion that individuals
have been deprived of their constitutional rights, creates very serious
problems for Town officials, and an adequate defense for their benefit
should be provided by the Town.
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I submitted to the Board of Selectmen, for Fiscal Year 1977, a budget
that kept the Town Counsel at a part time salary figure of $12,600, but I
attempted to add a salary for a full time Assistant Town Counsel at a salary
figure of $15,000, and a legal secretary, or senior Clerk-Stenographer at a
salary of at least $8500, in addition to an"Extra Legal Service" account
of $10,000. In the spirit of sever austerity, the Selectmen deleted the
position of Assistant Town Counsel and Legal Secretary, thus very severely
handicapping the Town Counsel in his obligations of protecting the Town's
interest.
Watertown is now a 24 Million dollar coporation, albeit it a municipal
corporation. Nevertheless, Watertown cannot obtain proper legal adivice
and protection of its interest by allowing a Town Counsel's Department
a budget of only a fraction of what it should be. Communities like Arlington,
Belmont, Waltham, Brookline, and others of comparable size, spend two,
three and four times the amount that Watertown spends for legal services
and expenses. In spite of the great dedication to public service that have
characterized the efforts of prior Town Counsel, and hopefully myself,
there is bound to be neglect of certain interests involving the Town. To name
only a few, the Town Counsel should have the funds to employ expert
medical examiners to be used by him in litigating Workmen's Compensation
cases, defective way injury claims, claims of employee's involving excess
sick leave. In addition, an important tool for the modern lawyer is to take
the depositions of witnesses under oath prior to the trial, not only for the
purpose of obtaining important and valuable disclosure of facts, but also to .
preserve the testimony for use in the future. We have been handicapped
seriously by the lack of witnesses who have left Town service, or records
that would establish the lack of tort liability on the part of the Town, or
which at least serve to reduce the amount of findings and verdicts rendered
by judges and juries at the District and Superior court level against the
Town. I am constrained to say that the Town of Watertown, in budgeting
for legal services and expenses in the past has been, to quote an old
saying, "penny wise and pound foolish".
The Town Counsel's office has been moved to a larger and more appropriate
office on the third floor of the Administration Building. It is high time that
the office be properly equipped with legal periodicals, text books, photostat
machine, filing cabinets, desks and all other tools that an effective advocate
needs and uses in protecting his clients interests adequately, and this
should be done regardless of who is engaged by the Town to fill the impor-
tant office of Town Counsel in the future.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Mr. August
Stiriti, Administrative Assistant, and the members of the Town Counsel
staff for their cooperation and help.
Respectfully submitted
on April 30, 1976,
ROY C. PAPALIA
Town Counsel
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P UR CHASING AGENT
This is the report of the Purchasing Department for the calendar year
1975.
During the year, a total of 12,541 orders were processed and issued.
'Ibis included 8,390 orders for the School Department.
There was a total of 588 sealed bids which included 4,826 major items
as used by all departments.
The statutes that permit purchasing from State Contracts have been
passed. A department to handle cooperative purchasing has been funded,
and as the favorable contracts become available,we do purchase items from
same.
We are still purchasing rock salt with seven other Cities and Towns as
a collective purchase agreement. Permission for this has also been
allowed by statutes.
Petroleum products are still under the control of the Federal Energy
Office and we must purchase materials from the suppliers of 1972. The
directive also states that no new bidding is required for gasoline and the
fuel oils.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the heads of all departments for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Oates
Purchasing Agent
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PERSONNEL B OAR D
The Personnel Board organized in June 1975 electing Lawrence W.
Beloungie, Chairman, and Wade H. Jones, Secretary. Edmund J. McDevitt
was reappointed Clerk to the Personnel Board. The Personnel Board met
four times during the summer months and twelve times during the fall and
winter months. The recommendations of the Personnel Board are included
in the annual report to the Town Meeting.
The members of the Personnel Board are:
Lawrence W. Beloungie, Chairman
Wade H. Jones, Secretary
Edmund J. McDevitt, Clerk
Peter Santamaria
Demos Zevitas-(Finance Committee)
The Board of Selectmen appointed two members of the Personnel Board
as the Collective Bargaining Agent for the Town of Watertown.
My personal thanks go to each member of the Board for their stimulating
support and guidance in this difficult assignment.
The Personnel Board wishes to extend its thanks to the Board of Selectmen,
the Town Counsel,and the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen
for their invaluable assistance in the conducting of the Personnel Board's
affairs for the Town.
Lawrence W. Beloungie
Chairman
VOTED: That this be the report of the Personnel Board made to the
Annual Town Meeting, May, 1976.
Wade H. Jones
Secretary
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RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully submits its
Annual Report covering the operation of the Watertown Contributory
Retirement System for the year ending December 31, 1975.
The Retirement Board as now organized consists of Maurice J. Sheehan,
Chairman; John J. Sheehan, Secretary of the Board, and Lawrence E.
Maloney, Board Member.
The office of the Retirement Board is located in the office of the Town
Auditor, who -is a member of the Board, and who is responsible for keeping
the accounts of the Retirement Board.
During the year 1975, twenty one were enrolled as members of the
Watertown Retirement System, twenty nine withdrew and thirteen retired,
which brought the active membership of the Watertown Retirement System
up to 853.
The thirteen retired during the year 1975 were:
Richard Bartley Mary Blake
Benedict J. Centola Domenic D'Alanno
Vincent-J. Figliolf Lawrence Galligan
Nora H etherington George Kelly
Agnes Myers Philip A. Pantalone
Amerigo Petriello Louis Taverna
James Walsh
It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of(9)
pensioners who passed away during the year 1975:
Elizabeth Ahearn
Daniel E. Igoe
Vincent Figlioli
Lillian Kelley
Mary J. Oates
Margaret O'Connell
Dominic Proto
Mary White
Alice T. Withee
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE J. SHEEHAN, CHAIRMAN
JOHN J. SHEEHAN, SECIIETARY
LAWRENCE E. MALONEY, NIEMBFI?
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NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Elacqua, Salvatore Dec. 31, 1962 31.32 7499.16 7530.48
Elphick, Ruth Jan. 1, 1964 316.56 3894.24 4210.80
Emery, Hannah May 26, 1958 51.72 539.64 591.36
Fairbanks, William July 31, 1951 59.40 -- --
Fay, Geraldine Dec. 22, 1957 81.72 780.96 862.68
Fay, William Sept. 1, 1965 212.04 2200.92 2412.96
Finnegan, James Sept. 21, 1963 259.44 7574.28 7833.72
Flaherty, Marion Dec. 5, 1958 -- 2999.32 2999.32
Fontana, John Jan. 26, 1959 36.72 6057.36 6094.08
Ford, James Oct. 15, 1968 432.24 4741.68 5173.92
Forte, Anthony May 12, 1972 292.20 1916.76 2208.96
Forte, Pasquale Nov. 2, 1970 149.64 5630.28 5779.92
Figlioli, Vincent Sept. 26, 1974 303.77 3729.26 4033.03
Fournier, Philip Oct. 14, 1965 366.84 7854.84 8221.68
Fundeklian, Anthony Aug. 1, 1969 273.84 2201.16 2475.00
Furdon, Thomas Nov. 6, 1974 778.32 6345.36 7123.68
Gallagher, Marion Sept. 15, 1967 -- 2594.16 2594.16
Galligan, Lawrence April 2, 1975 1074.94 8006.98 9081.92
Gibson, William Sept. 1, 1965 474.84 7251.84 7726.68
Gill, Katherine June 30, 1965 261.36 1892.52 2153.88
Gilligan, Edward Dec. 31, 1965 429.24 3520.44 3949.68
Gillis, F. Elizabeth Feb. 1, 1970 236.76 1571.88 1808.64
Ginnetti, Carmela June 22, 1972 -- 3054.24 3054.24
Goolishian, Thomas July 11, 1974 322.08 9622.92 9945.00
Griffin, Mary Nov. 17, 1960 306.96 5631.96 5938.92
Guy, Jennie June 30, 1971 218.40 2220.60 2439.00
Hafford, John March 8, 1973 569.88 5579.16 6149.04
Hagopian, Robert July 31, 1967 500.26 3510.19 4010.45
Hall, Ruth Nov. 17, 1970 262.92 3091.44 3354.36
Hanlon, John Nov. 12, 1960 365.76 7164.72 7530.48
Hetherington, Nora Dec. 30, 1974 575.98 4361.17 4937.15
Hickey, Eleanor Nov. 1, 1969 435.48 4100.88 4536.36
Hilley, Constance Sept. 23, 1967 -- 3521.76 3521.76
Hillier, S. Charles June 14, 1973 709.56 7114.20 7823.76
Hogan, Anna Oct. 30, 1974 306.84 2154.96 2461.80
Holmes, Daisy Sept. 11, 1968 195.72 1393.44 1589.16
Hooban, John Jan. 6, 1972 344.16 2127.36 2471.52
Horan, John Oct. 29, 1965 132.84 3975.48 4108.32
Howe, Herbert Oct. 1, 1972 1414.80 11250.24 12665.04
Howley, Hazel Jan. 28, 1953 -- 2814.60 2814.60
Hyde, Joseph July 1, 1964 612.48 7861.92 8474.40
Igoe, Dan March 11, 1971 453.00 5967.72 6420.72
Igoe, Marion Sept. 15, 1975 -- 2490.52 2490.52
Ingham, George Nov. 21, 1974 1075.32 9326.52 10401.84
Isbicki, Rita March 1, 1961 224.76 1650.48 1875.24
Jennings, Catherine Jan. 26, 1961 -- 5854.74 5854.74
Kalajian, Sahag July 23, 1963 361.44 3433.92 3795.36
Keefe, Elizabeth July 31, 1970 556.08 3505.68 4061.76
Keenan, Margaret Sept. 15, 1954 112.44 1962.00 2074.44
Kelley, Edward Aug. 5, 1974 1200.12 10799.40 11999.52
Kelley, Ralph March 10, 1974 569.52 2088.36 2657.88
Kelley, Vincent June 6, 1966 124.92 6332.00 6456.92
Kelly, Anne Sept. 1, 1968 601.44 7226.04 7827.48
Kelly, George A. July 3, 1970 498.48 5826.00 6324.48
Kelly, George June S. 1975 446.10 5479.54 5925.64
Kenney, Margaret Aug. 30, 1960 89.16 931.20 1020.36
Kerivan, Helen Dec. 30, 1966 455.04 6685.32 7140.36
185
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Kirwan, Mary Obt. 31, 1953 89.88 1586.52 1676.40
Krikorian, Sadie June 30, 1967 293.88 2685.36 2979.24
Kyle, John Aug. 31, 1972 554.76 3809.98 4364.74
LaMorticelli, Domenic Aug. 1, 1958 88.56 7441.92 7530.48
Landry, Katherine March 31, 1970 326.76 2458.56 2785.32
Landry, Katherine June 1, 1952 219.48 2038.68 2258.16
Larner, Ethel June 20, 1961 76.20 734.28 810.48
LaRose, Albert Aug. 6, 1974 449.04 2176.80 2625.84
Leighton, Mary Dec. 11, 1970 129.24 966.36 1095.60
Leombruno, Oreste Feb. 6, 1969 485.52 9458.76 9944.28
Leonard, Marguerite May 10, 1972 424.80 1545.72 1970.52
Levins, Richard June 17, 1971 364.20 4282.08 4646.28
Lockwood, James J. Jan. 28, 1968 259.44 4668.72 4928.16
Lord, Joseph April 27, 1974 997.20 8099.64 9096.84
Lupo, Jean July 21, 1974 152.76 1527.24 1680.00
MacDonald, Ruth April 28, 1969 450.48 5412.12 5862.60
MacInnes, Margaret Jan. 12, 1962 53.76 541.56 595.32
MacInnis, Mary Oct. 7, 1972 215.40 1607.76 1823.16
MacLeod, Almon Sept. 30, 1958 32.16 1891.68 1923.84
MacLeod, .Margaret May 27, 1960 47.88 535.08 582.96
Maloney, Helen July 1, 1954 45.12 1924.92 1970.04
Maloney, Sarah Dec. 1, 1966 -- 7700.16 7700.16
Maloney, William June 30, 1960 162.12 7065.00 7227.12
Manning, Katherine May 1, 1968 184.32 1475.40 1659.72
Mankiewicz, Gertrude Jan. 24, 1972 -- 11217.36 11217.36
Manolian, Manuel July 14, 1957 29.40 9185.16 9214.56
Marshall, Dorothy May 18, 1954 166.80 1065.84 1232.64
Martin, William Dec. 31, 1969 993.24 6962.88 7956.12
Maurer, Edward Oct. 30, 1968 696.72 7679.04 8375.76
McCarthy, Francis Sept. 15, 1960 246.60 7283.88 7530.48
McCarthy, Irene July 17, 1960 -- 5464.92 5464.92
McCarthy, Marjorie Sept. 1, 1957 82.20 1046.52 1128.72
McDermott, Henry Jan. 15, 1959 108.48 6111.24 6219.72
McDermott, Mary May 31, 1960 178.32 2067.72 2246.04
McDonald, Frank Dec. 5, 1957 72.36 6942.24 7014.60
McDonnell, Julia July 1, 1971 457.68 2545.44 3003.12
McDonnell, Mary Oct. 22, 1970 479.52 3057.84 3537.36
McDonnell, Thomas July 19, 1973 1060.56 5701.80 6762.36
McGloin, Francis Dec. 21, 1972 549.00 4949.16 5498.16
McHugh, Shirley Dec. 1, 1969 -- 7755.36 7755.36
McKenney, June March 7, 1968 376.20 2067.60 2443.80
McNamara, William Feb. 6, 1973 767.88 6311.76 7079.64
Merullo, Eugene June 30, 1954 101.64 7900.32 8001.96
Milmore, Frederick March 1, 1974 1130.04 7909.32 9039.36
Minincleri, Servart Aug. 23, 1974 631.56 1936.20 2567.76
Morgan, Leo Sept. 14, 1962 223.80 6139.56 6363.36
Morrison, Vivian March 31, 1968 213.72 1717.56 1931.28
Mosca, Anthony June 17, 1970 252.00 7613.88 7865.88
Mosca, Rita Jan. 10, 1974 -- 8446.92 8446.92
Muldoon, Marion Oct. 10, 1970 573.00 6744.60 7317.60
Murphy, Margaret March 31, 1963 209.16 2001.72 2210.88
Murphy, Sylvester Jan. 5, 1961 93.00 7437.48 7530.48
Myers, Agnes Jan. 8, 1975 178.52 893.48 1072.00
Nardone, Carmela Sept. 8, 1967 -- 4458.96 4458.96
Natale, Alfred Jan. 11, 1971 761.28 6313.20 7074.48
Nielsen, Katherine May 11, 1958 -- 5214.48 5214.48
Nigoghosian, Nishan June 30, 1960 234.12 2474.28 2708.40
186
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Norbury, Ruth Jan. 21, 1960 35.88 429.36 465.24
Oates, Mary May 12, 1960 682.13 3590.82 4172.95
O'Connell, Margaret Dec. 31, 1967 18.04 186.40 204.44
O'Connor, John Feb. 28, 1974 891.60 4722.12 5613.72
Pallone, Domenic April 1, 1953 87.48 6706.92 6794.40
Pallotta, John March 31, 1966 531.24 5814.58 6345.82
Pantalone, Antonio June 30, 1969 552.84 4164.60 4717.44
Pantalone, Philip Dec. 6, 1974 122.16 1371.82 1493.98
Parker, Irving May 1, 1965 444.00 6430.08 6874.08
Petriello, Amerigo March 27, 1975 247.53 3532.96 3780.49
Power, Eleanor Jan. 16, 1974 327.00 1906.68 2233.68
Proto, Dominic May 20, 1971 408.87 3331.49 3740.36
Quinn, Mary Nov. 22, 1960 321.48 2321.04 2642.52
Radtke, Mary Nov. 30, 1974 316.68 1521.36 1838.04
Raneri, Gregory Sept. 15, 1962 48.48 6688.08 6736.56
Rufo, Susan Aug. 3, 1962 114.72 2250.24 2364.96
Rundlett, Laura June 30, 1960 373.08 5576.28 5949.36
Russell, Helen Sept. 1, 1968 54.24 446.52 500.76
Ryan, Richard Oct. 1, 1952 117.96 7412.52 7530.48
Ryan, William Feb. 1, 1973 881.52 5198.52 6080.04
Sallese, Anthony May 1, 1954 114.96 6659.04 6774.00
Salsburg, A. Eric April 1, 1957 159.12 4933.08 5092.20
Sarao, John Oct. 1, 1959 81.00 2818.32 2899.32
Schultz, Frank Aug. 31, 1971 116.64 576.96 693.60
Selian, Verkin April 1, 1974 497.76 3490.80 3988.56
Serio, Nicholas Nov. 1, 1966 183.24 7505.16 7688.40
Shea, Rosemary Aug. 3, 1966 144.72 1277.16 1421.88
Sheehan, Joseph Oct. 1, 1972 855.00 10757.64 11612.64
Sheehan, Maurice Aug. 2, 1974 1214.40 9866.76 11081.16
Sheridan, Gertrude Jan. 16, 1955 281.28 2021.76 2303.04
Silvio, Clement March 3, 1972 121.20 457.08 578.28
Spall, Ruth June 30, 1972 333.24 2555.40 2888.64
Stewart, Ethel May 30, 1970 163.80 1340.40 1504.20
Sullivan, James J. July 1, 1973 1538.64 8293.08 9831.72
Sullivan, John Jan. 21, 1973 280." 1683.72 1964.16
Sullivan, Lillian July 1, 1967 477.96 5827.20 6305.16
Sullivan, Michael Oct. 1, 1959 324.00 5803.32 6127.32
Swift, George June 16, 1960 267.12 3043.08 3310.20
Syron, Dominick May 2, 1974 772.08 5190.60 5962.68
Tatten, John June 1, 1957 146.88 7855.08 8001.96
Taverna, Louis March 12, 1975 319.04 2147.32 2466.36
Testa, Esther Dec. 31, 1963 330.12 6908.88 7239.00
Thayer, Olive March 7, 1966 56.16 503.64 559.80
Tocci, Leo Feb. 11, 1965 99.36 7749.84 7849.20
Todd, Donal Nov. 1, 1966 414.12 7326.84 7740.96
Torres, John Sept. 30, 1968 628.56 4849.68 5478.24
Upit, Ralph Nov. 1, 1963 318.24 3515.16 3833.40
Vartanian, Kevton July 31, 1965 518.52 5858.52 6377.04
Veno, Harold Npv. 27, 1963 328.92 3189.00 3517.92
Viera, Joseph Nov. 23, 1967 281.88 7256.12 7538.00
Vogel, Sarah Sept. 1, 1968 100.32 768.24 868.56
Wallace, Irving April 1, 1972 551.64 3790." 4342.08
Walsh, Catherine Sept. 30, 1967 456.48 5240.64 5697.12
Walsh, James July 31, 1975 611.50 2690.75 3302.25
Walsh, John July 30, 1959 236.28 7294.20 7530.48
Watson, Alice Jan. 9, 1965 375.96 2071.44 2447.40
Watson, Alice April 30, 1974 411.48 2981.88 3393.36
187
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Weeden, Georgia Sept. 28, 1973 80.64 382.08 462.72
Wellman, Helen Feb. 3, 1974 1910.16 3778.08 5688.24
Welsh, Charles July 31, 1966 629.76 6741.60 7371.36
Whitacre, Robert Jan. 15, 1970 124.20 7310.64 7434.84
White, Mary Aug. 31, 1961 145.69 1303.03 1448.72
White, Phyllis Sept. 2, 1968 237.84 1962.60 2200.44
Williams, Alfred Dec. 7, 1973 387.96 10013.72 10401.68
Withee, Alice Oct. 2, 1959 104.99 1102.43 1207.42
Wormwood, George April 6, 1961 110.52 6308.88 6419.40
Yerxa, Catherine Sept. 30, 1963 761.64 9239.40 10001.04
Zalenski, Alfred Dec. 1, 1956 55.92 7521.60 7577.52
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Ajamian, Virginia 1980.48 1980.48
Beirne, Mary 1980.48 1980.48
Caruso, Aurelia 1980.48 1980.49
Crowley, Ann 1980.48 1980.48
DeFelice, Phyllis 1980.36 1980.36
Kelley, Lillian 526.92 526.92
Lambert, Marion 1980.48 1980.48
MCNicholas, Anna 1980.48 1980.48
Myers, Agnes 1980.48 1980.48
Ryder, Ann 1980.48 1980.48
Smithers, Margaret 1686.18 1686.18
Trapasso, Caroline 1980.48 1980.48
York, Rita 1980.48 1980.48
188
SCHEDULE OF BONDS- DECEMBER 31, 1975
PUBLIC UTILITIES RATE MATURITY COST AMORTIZED
Baltimore Gas & Elec. 4 7/8 1980 $ 5,098.60 $ 5,098.60
Cons. Gas & Elec. 3 1989 10,065.00 10,033.25
Boston Edison 4 5/8 1987 24,595.00 24,419.62
Boston Edison 9 1999 27,500.00 27,366.91
Cambridge Elec. Lt. Co. 6 1/4 1997 25,687.50 25,598.60
Carolina Power & Lt. 6 7/8 1998 51,937.50 51,717.19
Central Maine Power 4 7/8 1987 25,699.75 25,377.22
Cinn. Gas & Elec. 5 7/8 1997 34,825.00 34,852.23
Cleveland Elec. Allum. 8 3/4 2005 40,438.40 40,433.51
Commonwealth Gas 9 1993 51,170.50 51,076.62
Consolidated Edison 4 3/4 1991 25,199.75 25,134.19
Detroit Edison 2 7/8 1984 24,562.50 24,828.41
Duquesne Lt. Co. 3 3/4 1988 19,925.00 19,959.87
Florida Power Co. 4 3/4 1990 20,450.00 19,280.11
Florida Power & Lt. 7 3/4 2001 25,687.50 25,644.48
Brockton Taunton Gas 8.2 1998 25,000.00 25,000.00
Gulf States Utilities 6 3/4 1998 25,500.00 25,433.18
Houston Lt. & Power 4 7/8 1989 25,843.75 25,584.78
Houston Lt. & Power 6 3/4 1997 25,406.25 25,372.62
Bankers Tr. N.Y. Corp. 8 1/8 1999 50,000.00 50,000.00
Interstate Power Corp. 5 1987 15,000.00 15,000.00
Iowa Elec. Lt. & Power 8 5/8 1999 30,080.10 30,078.51
Jersey Central Power & Lt. 3 1/2 1985 25,706.00 25,296.88
Kentucky Utilities 7 5/8 2001 51,000.00 50,926.83
Long Island Lighting 4 3/4 1986 20,800.00 20,408.93
Long Island Lighting 4 5/8 1994 20,575.00 20,435.68
Mass. Elec. Co. 4 3/8 1992 25,187.75 25,130.64
Louisiana Power & Lt. 7 1/2 2002 25,451.50 25,442.68
Mass. Electric Co. 3 1/4 1982 25,968.75 25,284.63
Metropolitan Edison 4 5/8 1995 25,196.25 25,111.81
Metropolitan Edison 5 3/4 1996 25,031.25 25,029.43
Nevada Power Co. 7 5/8 2002 25,073.25 25,000.00
New York State Elec. 4.5/8 1991 25,062.40 25,038.77
Niagara Mohawk Power 3 5/8 1986 25,343.75 25,161.32
Niagara Mohawk Power 4 1/2 1991 8,500.00 8,834.76
Northern Indiana Pub. Serv. 6 7/8 1998 25,937.50 25,828.45
Northern States Power 3 1/8 1992 35,568.75 35,387.87
Ohio Edison Co. 4 3/4 1991 10,160.80 10,108.46
Orange & Rockland Util. 4 7/8 1991 26,250.00 25,887.20
Pacific Gas & Electric 3 1977 21,450.00 20,138.17
Pacific Gas & Electric 4 5/8 1997 25,250.00 25,216.46
Philadelphia Electric 3 1/8 1985 25,343.75 25,149.74
Philadelphia Electric 7 1/2 1998 25,406.25 25,382.96
Pub. Service of N.H. 3 1/4 1978 26,218.75 25,183.47
Pub. Service of N.H. 6 1/4 1997 25,340.25 25,298.06
Pub. Service Elec. & Gas 5 1/8 1989 20,386.20 20,244.50
Rockland Lt. & Power 3 3/4 1981 25,200.00 24,333.63
Southern Calif. Edison 4 1/2 1986 10,050.00 10,023.46
Southern Calif. Edison 8 1996 25,906.25 25,573.71
Tampa Blec. Co. 4 1/2 1993 25,625.00 25,450.79
Tennessee Valley Auth. 7.4 1997 25,281.25 25,263.07
Union Electric 8.05 2001 52,375.00 52,260.13
Union Electric 7 5/8 2001 25,656.25 25,640.00
Virginia Elec. Power 4 5/8 1990 20,145.80 20,093.51
Virginia Elec. Power 4 3/8 1993 10,062.50 10,041.59
Virginia Elec. Power 4 7/8 1991 15,562.50 15,417.75
San Diego Gas & Elec. 8 3/8 2004 49,812.50 49,821.52
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Indianapolis Power & Lt. 9 7/8 2005 $50,000.00 $50,000.00
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. 8.20 1985 75,000.00 75,000.00
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. 9 1/2 1985 52,250.00 52,250.00
Texas Power & Light 9 1/2 2005 75,000.00 75,000.00
TRLFeHONE
AAmerican Tel. & Tel. 2 7/8 1989 24,375.00 24,747.69
American Tel. & Tel. 3 1/4 1984 24,843.75 24,942.68
American Tel. & Tel. 8.7 2002 50,187.50 50,160.36
Bell Telephone of Penn. 3 3/4 1989 9,375.00 9,638.12
Bell Telephone of Penn. 4 3/4 2001 25,375.00 25,294.29
Chesa. & Potomac Tel. 6 5/8 1998 50,187.50 50,136.00
Gen. Tel. of Calif. 4 1/2 1986 26,062.50 25,528.67
Gen. Tel. of Illinois 8 1/4 2003 25,138.75 25,108.48
Illinois Bell Tel. 6 1998 35,787.50 35,681.10
Illinois Bell Tel. 4 3/8 1994 19,150.00 19,393.82
Mountain States Tel. 5 2000 20,900.00 20,712.42
Mountain States Tel. 4 1/2 2002 10,400.00 10,329.63
Mountain States Tel. 7 3/8 2011 25,080.25 25,075.15
New England Tel. & Tel. 4 5/8 2005 15,112.50 15,109.19
New England Tel. & Tel. 4 5/8 1999 10,039.20 10,034.23
New England Tel. & Tel. 6 1/8 2006 25,242.00 25,238.68
New England Tel. & Tel. 7 3/8 2007 39,875.20 39,887.14
New York Tel. Co. 3 3/8 1996 25,250.00 25,163.99
Northwest. Bell Tel. 4 3/8 1989 25,750.00 25,440.52
Pacific Northwest. Bell 4 1/2 2003 25,750.00 25,634.23
Pacific Tel. & Tel. 3 1/8 1987 21,475.00 20,646.59
So. Bell Telephone 3 1/4 1995 20,718.75 21,861.48
So. Bell Telephone 7.60 2008 25,468.75 25,457.85
So. West Bell Tel. 4 1/2 1997 25,406.25 25,310.20
So. West Bell Tel. 5 3/8 2006 24,750.00 24,757.86
Wisconsin Tel. Co. 4 1/2 1992 25,156.25 25,117.11
Wisconsin Tel. Co. 8 2014 49,700.00 49,704.92
Chesa. & Potomac Tel. 9 2015 50,000.00 50,000.00
Manufacturers Hanover Tr. 8 1/2 1985 74,812.50 74,812.50
RAILROADS
N.Y.p TC(e�nttral & Hudson 3 1/2 1997 16,125.00 15,694.76
Ned c llHoomme Loan Banks 8 5/8 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00
First Penn Bank & Tr. 8 1/4 1999 50,000.00 50,000.00
Chase Manhattan Bank 4 7/8 1993 1,100.00 1,100.00
First Nat'l. City Bank 4 1990 4,600.00 4,600.00
General Electric Co. 3 1/2 1976 9,750.00 10,000.00
Gulf Oil Corp. 8 1/2 1995 50,187.50 50,187.50
Kraftco 4 3/8 1992 25,750.00 25,532.42
Sears Roebuck- 4 3/4 1983 4,185.55 4,104.09
Mobil Oil Co. 4 1/4 1993 25,125.00 25,089.45
Standard Oil Co. 4 1/2 1983 20,237.50 20,115.05
U.S. Steel Corp. 4 1/2 1986 33,602.50 33,348.46
U.S. Steel Corp. 4 1983 9,275.00 9,684.69
World Bank 6 3/8 1994 49,625.00 49,693.32
World Bank 8.60 1985 50,000.00 50,OD0.00
TFV
reasury 6 1/2 1976 5,000.00 5,000.00
Watertown Savings Bank 7 1/2 1979 200,000.00 200,000.O0
190
WATERTOWN CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
SCHEDULE OF BANK STOCKS - DECEMBER 31. 1975
COST MARKET VALUE
Baystate Corp. $32,845.00 $33,925.00
Charter - New York 2,485.00 2,537.00
Chase Manhattan Corp. N. Y. 10,230.52 6,572.50
City Investing (Common) 13,900.00 2,296.25
City Investing (Preferred B) 6,548.00
Crocker National Corp. 6,825.00 5,504.00
First National (Boston Corp) 14,270.00 24,840.00
First union, Inc. 8,700.00 6,500.00
Hanover Insurance Co. 8,075.00 2,250.00
Manufacturers Hanover Corp. 5,262.50 6,844.00
J.P. Morgan & Co. 4,290.00 15,408.00
N. E. Merchants National Bank 22,039.25 14,960.00
Shawmut Associates, Inc. 4,375.00 5,054.00
Worcester Bancorp, Inc. 12,700.00 4,840.00
Chemical, New York 72,225.00 58,885.04
$196,963.79
SCHEDULES OF BANK DEPOSITS
Co-operative Banks $112,000.00
Waltham Federal Savings Bank 10,000.00
Northeast Federal Savings Bank 8,949.62
Northeast Federal Savings Bank 20,000.00
Savings Banks 375,000.00
Coolidge Bank & Trust 51,200.01
Boston Safe Deposit 500,000.00
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ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1975
LEDGER ASSETS
BONDS $3,019,344.17
STOCKS 196,963.79
CO-OPERATIVE SHARES 112,000.00
FEDERAL SAVINGS 38,949.62
DEPOSIT IN SAVINGS 375,000.00
DEPOSIT IN TRUST CO. 51,200.01
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 500,000.00
ACCRUED INTEREST 42,042.66
DUE FROM GOV'T UNITS 674,408.88
$5,009,909.13
LIABILITIES
ANNUITY SAVINGS FUND $3,751,945.81
ANNUITY RESERVE FUND 927,892.63
SPECIAL FUND FOR MILITARY SERVICE CR. 13,997.71
PENSION FUND 288,883.88
EXPENSE FUND 27,189.10
$5,009,909.13
192
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1975
NAME DATE RETIRED ANNUITY PENSION TOTAL
Ahearn, Elizabeth July 14, 1959 -- 4576.99 4576.99
Alberico, Jerry Jan. 1, 1969 512.76 6280.44 6793.20
Austin, Bertha Jan. 29, 1971 -- 2054.64 2054.64
Bartley, Richard T. June 27, 1975 477.45 3329.76 3807.21
Basile, James Jan. 1, 1970 294.84 3970.83 4265.67
Bedrosian, Sahag May 31, 1966 755.28 5686.80 6442.08
Bergman, Eleanor Nov. 16, 1963 110.28 1017.48 1127.76
Beverly, Marjorie Dec. 31, 1966 590.88 5548.56 6139.44
Bianconi, Frances July 31, 1970 481.68 5130.72 5612.40
Blake, Mary C. March 1, 1975 880.10 5889.20 6769.30
Boudakian, Armand April 1, 1955 37.56 7492.92 7530.48
Brady, Rose Sept. 5, 1967 414.36 7202.40 7616.76
Brescia, Vincenza Nov. 6, 1956 177.24 1957.80 2135.04
Brogie, Katherine Dec. 31, 1971 489.48 4558.44 5047.92
Brogle, Dorothy Sept. 14, 1963 269.64 2234.04 2503.68
Burke, Walter Nov. 25, 1971 659.16 8517.36 9176.52
Butler, Helen Aug. 3, 1973 333.84 1536.84 1870.68
Butler, Olga March 1, 1961 152.88 2217.84 2370.72
Bythewood, Daniel Nov. 1, 1957 210.36 8704.80 8915.16
Callahan, Dennis Dec. 3, 1960 280.20 5939.52 6219.72
Callan, John E. Nov. 14, 1974 878.52 7391.28 8269.80
Camilli, Donata Aug. 26, 1952 57.12 1919.88 1977.00
Camposano, Paul Jan. 29, 1973 801.12 7632.72 8433.84
Caracashian, Anna June 26, 1969 64.20 500.04 564.24
Carbone, Raffaella Sept. 6, 1958 -- 2243.64 2243.64
Carr, Mary Nov. 15, 1966 129.72 1297.44 1427.16
Carroll, Richard June 30, 1960 68.16 6719.83 6787.99
Casey, Alice Dec. 19, 1954 121.80 2191.80 2313.60
Centola, Benedict Sept. 25, 1975 194.39 2635.56 2829.95
Chamberlain, James Apr. 26, 1966 359.88 7644.48 8004.36
Chapman, Richard June 7, 1965 153.84 6247.56 6401.40
Clark, William Feb. 1,1957 178.80 7823.16 8001.96
Cloonan, James May 14, 1969 91.20 7813.68 7904.88
Cochrane, Joseph Jan. 15, 1959 155.40 7375.08 7530.48
Coen, Mary June 30, 1962 106.80 1072.20 1179.00
Collins, Charles Nov. 1, 1969 272.64 7169.76 7442.40
Conlon, Thomas Dec. 7, 1970 856.68 12355.92 13212.60
Connors, Anna Aug. 31, 1954 184.56 2405.16 2589.72
Connors, Virginia April 1, 1957 -- 5878.92 5878.92
Cook, Dorothy Sept. 10, 1973 519.96 3815.40 4335.36
Cornick, Olive Mar. 2, 1952 140.28 2048.88 2189.16
Cowles, Alice June 30, 1971 99.72 827.04 926.76
Curran, Kathleen July 5, 1967 147.36 1210.32 1357.68
D'Alanno, Domenic Feb. 25, 1974 674.84 9166.96 9841.80
Daley, Catherine Dec. 31, 1967 417.72 4854.96 5272.68
Danforth, Concetta April 13, 1959 -- 5982.72 5982.72
Dawson, Michael Dec. 24, 1968 -- 3361.35 3361.35
Dedeyan, Angel July 1, 1973 605.28 4978.44 5583.72
DeFelice, Yola Dec. 9, 1972 -- 3882.36 3882.36
Devaney, Mary Jan. 31, 1966 370.56 3080.88 3451.44
DiGregorio, Francisco July 31, 1964 453.72 4154.52 4608.24
Diodato, Leonora Aug. 24, 1961 -- 2383.92 2383.92
Dunton, Nellie Sept. 20, 1962 -- 6476.40 6476.40
Durnan, James Aug. 23, 1973 517.20 3250.80 3768.00
Dwyer, Margaret Aug. 10, 1968 581.04 2669.28 3250.32
Eaton, Edward Oct. 5, 1972 605.88 10228.68 10834.56
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Annual Report of the Board of Assessors for the 1975 Fiscal Year
is respectfully submitted.
Tax Rate - Fiscal 1975
$180.40
Following is the Summary of the State and County Taxes for the 1975
Fiscal Year:
Total Appropriations and Available Funds $20,330,778.43
Amount necessary to satisfy Court Judgments 31,708.54
Deficits due to Abatements in excess of Overlay
of prior years 305.60
Offsets to Cherry Sheets Estimated Receipts for
School Lunch Program, Public Libraries &
Youth Service Board Delinquency Prevention 97,316.75
Other Amounts required to be raised 158,628.42
State and County Tax Assessments and Underestimates 2,627,933.85
Overlay 1,002,920.71
$24,249,592.30
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 6,394,079.27
Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Property $17,855,513.03
1974 VALUATIONS
Buildings Exclusive of Land $70,899,100.00
Land Exclusive of Buildings 15,733,245.00
$86,632,345.00
Personal Property 12,345,000.00
Total Real and Personal Property $98,977,345.00
Increase in Valuation of Real Estate 1,159,990.00
Increase in Valuation of Personal Property 2,144,785.00
Total increase in Valuation $ 3,304,775.00
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TOTAL REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENTS
For the year 1969 $ 460.90
For the year 1970 967.64
For the year 1971 250,166.09
For the year 1972 277,307.11
For the year 1973 281,093.21
For the year 1973A 59,083.32
For the year 1974-75 $ 1,076,520.04
TOTAL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
For the year 1973 $ 351.07
For the year 1973A 173.88
For the year 1974-75 $ 1,488.30
TOTAL MOTOR EXCISE TAX ABATEMENTS
For the year 1971 $ 99.00
For the year 1972 28,461.16
For the year 1973 40,254.74
For the year 1974 119,222.38
For the year 1975 $ 42,801.08
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY, Chairman
RAYMOND J. MASSA
JAMES A. GILDEA
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COLLECTOR OF TAXES
I respectfully submit the following report relative to the collection of
taxes, assessments, motor vehicle excises and water charges for the fis-
cal year 1975
1974-75 Real Estate Taxes
Commitment September 26, 1974 $15, 652, 469.54
Refunds 117,949.12 $15,770,418.66
Paid to Treasurer 14,406, 190.37
Abatements 1,076,520.04
Credit by Tax Titles 97,070.58 15,579,780.99
Balance June 30, 1975 190, 637.67
1974-75 Personal Taxes
Commitment September 26, 1974 2, 227,038.00
Refunds 111.24 2, 227, 149.24
Paid to Treasurer 2, 213,756. 19
Abatements 1, 488.30 2, 215, 244.49
Balance June 30, 1975 11,904.75
1973A Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 456, 743.48
Refunds 53,033.40 509,776.88
Paid to Treasurer 410, 419.24
Abatements 58, 746.60
Credit by Tax Titles 40, 611.04 509,776.88
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1973A Personal Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 5, 290.92
Refunds 215.28 5,506.20
Paid to Treasurer 4, 769.41
Abatements 173.88 4,943.29
Balance June 30, 1975 562.91
1973 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 43, 687.98
Refunds 280,452.88 324, 140.86
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Paid to Treasurer 22, 343.97
Abatements 280, 452.88
Credit by Tax Title 21, 343.71
Auditors Adjustment .30 324, 140.86
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1973 Personal Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 930.67 930.67
Paid to Treasurer 579.60
Abatements 351.07 930.67
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1972 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 ,00
Refunds 276, 662. 15 276, 662. 15
Abatements 276, 662.15 276, 662. 15
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1971 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 ,00
Refunds 249,575.27 249,575.27
Abatements 249, 575.27 249,575.27
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1970 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1974 .00
Refunds 414.70 414.70
Abatements 414.70 414.70
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1975 Motor Vehicle Excise
Commitment March 28, 1975 189, 380.40
Commitment April 25, 1975 215, 151.67
Commitment May 20, 1975 207, 226.55
Refunds 2,078.36 613,836.98
Paid to Treasurer 396, 222.85
Abatements 42, 801.08 439,023.93
Balance June 30, 1975 174, 813.05
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1974 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1974 250,516.61
Commitment July 22, 1974 165, 233.80
Commitment October 21, 1974 354, 241.38
Commitment November 21, 1974 6,760.00
Commitment December 24, 1974 250, 262.51
Commitment February 19, 1975 57,911.44
Commitment March 13, 1975 47,925.55
Commitment June 30, 1975 19,270.37
Refunds 13,376.60 1, 165, 498.26
Paid to Treasurer 946,296.27
Abatements 119,222.38 1,065,518.65
Balance June 30, 1975 99, 979.61
1973 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1974 62,464.57
Commitment August 19, 1974 1, 912.08
Commitment August 27, 1974 61, 757.75
Commitment November 15, 1974 11, 181.18
Commitment February 11, 1975 984.23
Commitment March 7, 1975 24, 733.67
Commitment June 18, 1975 1, 508. 11
Refunds 5, 288.39 169, 829.98
Paid to Treasurer 77,711.97
Abatements 40, 254.74 117,966.71
Balance June 30, 1975 51, 863.27
1972 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1974 30,360.77
Commitment August 16, 1975 121.28
Refunds 11.55 30,493.60
Paid to Treasurer 2,032.44
Abatements 28,461.16 30,493.60
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
1971 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1974 .00
Refunds 99.00 99.00
Abatements 99.00 99.00
Balance June 30, 1975 .00
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Water Charges
Balance June 30, 1974 35, 548.75
Commitments 489,953.65
Refunds 1,380.30 526, 882.70
Paid to Treasurer 478, 151.00
Abatements 730.38
Transferred to Water Liens 33,345.33 512, 226.71
14,655.99
Total Payments to Treasurer
by Collector of Taxes
1974-75 Real Estate Taxes $14,406, 190,37
Interest 17, 613.66
1973A Real Estate Taxes 410,419.24
Interest 30, 234.89
1973 Real Estate Taxes 22,343.97
Interest 1,535.61
1974-75 Personal Taxes 2, 213,756. 19
Interest 255.41
1973A Personal Taxes 4,769.41
Interest 289.61
1973 Personal Taxes 579.60
Interest 41.82
1975 Motor Vehicle Excise 396, 222.85
1974 Motor Vehicle Excise 946, 296.27
Interest 2,045.98
1973 Motor Vehicle Excise 77,711.97
Interest 912.36
1972 Motor Vehicle Excise 2,032.44
Interest 111.77
$18,480,322.31
Receipts from Total Interest 53,041.11
Receipts from Total Costs 6, 339.56
Receipts from Statement of Liens 1, 678.00
Receipts from Unapportioned Side-
walk Assess. 2,543.80
Paid in advance
Receipts from Apportioned Sidewalk
Assess. Paid in advance 153.30
Receipts from Interest on Assessments 1.15
Receipts from Motor Vehicle Excise 1, 139.88
Paid after abatement
Receipts from Interest on Motor Vehicle 132.41
Paid after abatement
Receipts from 1975-76 Real Estate Tax 228.82
Paid in advance
Receipts from Water Charges 478, 151.00
Total paid to Treasurer during Fiscal 1975 $19,023, 731.34
Approved: June 30, 1975
JohnJ. Sheehan JohnJ. Kennedy
Auditor 1-99 Collector of Taxes
TOWN TREASURER
I hereby submit my report for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974 and
ending June 30, 1975.
BORROWINGS
Short term borrowing for FY 75 was $5,000,000.00. Interest cost for above
borrowing was $48,608.00. It is apparent that new fiscal year set-up saved
the Town substantially in short term interest costs.
On June 30th the Town sold $630,000 in Bonds consisting of:
109,000 School Remodelling
116,000 Fire Station Addition
230,000 Playground Facilities
175,000 Urban Renewal Bonds
Due to our fine rating (Moodys renewed AA rating) many bids were
received, and Van Kampen, Wauterlek & Brown was the lowest bidder at
$5.15%. In the same week, State of Massachusetts paid 5.8% and Wareham
6.60 o on similar length borrowings. The only remaining borrowing
authorized by Town Meeting on May 5, 1975.
SPECIAL RECEIPTS
Revenue Sharing $922,655.00
Lottery 210,836.10
Without the above, the tax rate would have been higher by 11.0 per Thous.
Valuation.
CHERRY SHEETS
Receipts from State Distributions $1,995,358.03
State & County Charges to Town Totalled 2,699,382.90
You will note that the Town paid $704,204.87 more than it received. This is
due to the inequitable NESDEC Distribution Formula. Several Bills have
been introduced in the legislature to amend the formula. Since all the Bills
carry a larger amount to be distributed, I am not optimistic that any one of
the Bills will be passed.
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INVESTMENTS
I have continued to invest fluids not needed right away in Certificate of
Deposits. The interest rates have been highly volatile, ranging from a high
of 12 1/4% to a low of 5 7/8%. The Town earned $103,995.07 in interest
from sound and prudent investments. May I again point out that this was
possible because of the prompt payment of taxes by Watertown taxpayers,
and the cooperation of the Town Auditor, the Board of Selectmen, and the
Finance Committee.
PARKING METERS
We still have hopes that we will receive Federal Funds to revamp our
present parking facilities. The wheels of the Federal Government grind
very slowly, but at the present moment, they are still turning.
OFFICE REPORT
The office staff worked hard and efficiently in spite of the extra work
necessitated by CETA-EEA and Revenue Sharing. The above hinds have
to be kept segregated and that entails extensive record keeping.
I am pleased that this office was able to return to general funds, approx-
imately 5%of our appropriation that was not spent.
SPECIAL REPORT
The cost of the Town Government is spiralling. Studies by this office
indicate that if costs continue at this pace the Town will be faced with a
fiscal disaster. I am urging all Boards and Commissions meet and come
up with some solutions to this very serious situation.
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RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
BALANCE: July 1, 1974 1,476,571.98
RECEIPTS: July 1, 1974-July 1, 1975 38,028, 115.61
39,504, 687.59
LESS EXPENDITURES 38,591, 297.58
BALANCE: July 1, 1975 913, 390.01
July 1, 1975 - CASH BOOK BALANCE 913,390.01
APPROVED
JOHN,J. SHEEHAN PHILIP PANE
AUDITOR TREASURER
REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT
June 30, 1974
Balance 679, 481.06
Receipts received from July 1, 1974
thru June 30, 1975 922, 655.00
Interest received from July 1, 1974
thru June 30, 1975 80,470.83
1, 682, 606.89
Total Amount Expended 1,348,796.07
Balance as of June 30, 1975 $ 333, 810.82
STABILIZATION FUND
July 1, 1974 Balance $ 231, 609.51
C.D. Note #1060-89 days
Interest Earned $ 6, 298.49
C.D. Note #1083-90 days
Interest Earned 4, 128.70
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C.D. Note #4312-89 days
Interest Earned 6, 489.62
16, 916.81 16, 916.81
$ 248, 526.32
Jan. 31, 1975 C.D. Note #4677
Invested with Newton Waltham
Bank & Trust Co.
159 days $ 248,526.32
PARKING METER FUND
July 1, 1974 Balance 12,021.27
July 1, 1974 July 1, 1975 Receipts 18, 367.71
Interest Earned 1, 114.31
31,503.29
Transfer per Town Meeting Vote 17, 150.00
to General Revenue
July 1, 1975 Balance 14,353.29
CONSERVATION FUND
Watertown Savings Bank
Account No. 1 - 2234
Balance
July 1, 1974 48, 323.85
Interest Earned 2,712.54
51, 036.39
July 1, 1974
July 1, 1975 Expenditures 10, 400.00
40, 636.39
July 1, 1975 Balance as per
Bank Account 40, 636.39
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CEMETERY ACCOUNT
The several sums of money turned over to the Treasurer for the
perpetual care of lots and cemeteries have been deposited in various
banks and investments in various securities are listed as follows:
Northeast Federal Savings & Loan Association
Account #26001
Balance - July 1, 1974 1,493.76
Interest 78.64
1, 572.40
Withdrawal: Interest
returned to general cash 78.64
1,493.76 1, 493.76
Watertown Savings Bank
Account #7038
Balance - July 1, 1974 10,373.32
From: July 1, 1974
to
July 1, 1975 Dividends 15, 237.53
Interests 1, 292.04
Cemetery Bequests 16,022.25
42, 925.14
July 1, 1975
Withdrawals: Interest and Dividends
returned to General
Revenue 16,529.57
26, 395.57 26, 395.57
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
OTHER ASSETS
American Tel. & Tel. Bonds ($25,344.77) $ 25, 000.00
4 3/8y -Maturing April 1, 1985
Illinois Bell & Tel. Bonds (24, 798.18) 25,000.00
4 3/8(70 -Maturing March 1, 1994
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (19, 838.89) 20,000.00
570 -M atu ring March 1, 1991
Pacific North West Bell Bonds (25, 346.25) 25, 000.00
4 1/270 -Maturing Dec. 1, 2000
American Tel. & Tel. Bonds (25, 264.76) 25,000.00
4 3/8170 - Maturing May 1, 1999
American Tel. & Tel. Bonds (25, 199.06) 25, 000.00
5 5/857o - Maturing Aug. 1, 1995
Louisiana Power & Light Bonds (25,523.34) 25,000.00
7 119% -Maturing March 1, 1999
Appalachian Power Co. (20,331.27) 20,000.00
7 1/2% -Maturing Dec. 1998
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. 15,000.00
8 1/8% -;Maturing June 1, 1999
General Telephone Co. of Illinois (9,670.00) 10,000.00
9% -Maturing Oct. 1, 1999
Wisconsin Telephone Company (29,926.67) 30,000.00
8% -Maturing January 1, 2014
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. ($19,856.14) 20,000.00
9 1/8 j -Maturing June 1, 2006
$ 265, 000.00
Balance Brought Forward:
Northeast Federal Savings & Loan Association 1,493.76
Watertown Savings Bank 26,395.57
$ 292,889.33
FUNDED DEBT TO BE RETIRED IN PERIOD JULY 1, 1975
TO JULY 1, 1976
PROJECT PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL
Urban Renewal $345,000.00 217,962.50
Urban Renewal - - - - 4,506.25
Water Bonds 50,000.00 6,300.00
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School Remodeling 25,000.00 2, 656.25
Dept. Equipment 100,000.00 10, 412.50
Ice Skating Rink 50,000.00 24, 437.50
Incinerator Repairs 5,000.00 6, 557.50
Water Bonds 55,000.00 7, 632.50
Hosmer School 110,000.00 23, 100.00
Playground Facili-
ties - - - - 5, 922.30
M unicipal Loans - - - - 5, 793.7.5
740,000.00 315, 281.25 $1,055, 281.25
WATERTOWN CONTRIBUTORY RETIREM ENT
SYSTEM
Balance: July 1, 1974 39,521.14
Receipts 3, 372, 781.06
3,412,302.20
Transfer From Boston
Safe Deposit 15,000.00
3,427, 302.20
C.D. Notes to Mature 550, 000.00
3, 977, 302.20
Expenditures 3, 935, 959.98
Balance: July 1, 1975 41,342.22 41,342.22
See Auditor's Report for Investments
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The Auditor's Annual Report of the Town of
Watertown for the fiscal period July 1, 1974 to
June 30, 1975 is reported in a separate volume
so entitled.
AUDITOR'S BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
CASH:
General $ 825, 280.52
Rev. Sh. P.L. 92/512 43.01
Investment, P.L. 92/512 700,000.00
Investment Cash 1, 250,000.00 2, 775, 323.53
PETTY CASH ADVANCES:
Collector 500.00
Engineering 15.00
Library 40.00
School:
Food Services 750.00
Athletic 150.00
Veteran's Services 200.00
Treasurer 50.00 1, 705.00
ACCOUNTS RECEIVEABLE:
Taxes:
Levy of 1973
Motor Vehicle Excise 45, 294.59
Levy of 1974-75
Personal Property 8,257.81
Motor Vehicle Excise 57,470.45
Levy of 1975-76
Real Estate 8,409,032.59
Personal Property 1,344,222.30
Motor Vehicle Excise 198,703.21
Side Asst. Add. to Bill 22.29
Side Comm, Int. 13.07
Street Asst. Add. to Bill 204.45
Street Comm.Int. 23.20
Unapportioned Side Asst. 662.25 10,063,906.21
TAX TITLES & POSSESSIONS:
Tax Titles 61,984.02
Tax Possessions 726.90 62, 710.92
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The Auditor's Annual Report of the Town of
Watertown for the fiscal period July 1, 1974 to
June 30, 1975 is reported in a separate volume
so entitled.
Balance Sheet, Year ended December 31, 1975
LIABILITIES
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS:
Bonds 2, 236.24
Group Insurance 33, 877.04
Optional Life Ins. 1, 100.99
Retirement 73, 623.07
Tax Sheltered Annuities 7, 257.54
With-holding Tax State 77,098.34 195, 193.22
AGENCY:
Dog Fund 282.00
Tailings 9, 976. 16
Meals Tax 288.56 10.546.72
TRUST FUNDS:
Cemetery Perpetual Care Beq. 1, 620.00
Potter Memorial Gate Fund 690.22
Purchase of Trees 150.00
Performance Bond Deposits 1, 800.00 4, 260.22
PREMIUMS ON LOANS:
Premium 74.70
Accrued Interest 915.97 990.67
FEDERAL GRANTS:
Schools:
Public Law 864 III 6, 100.92
Public Law 864 V 3, 265.30
Public Law 91-230 Ad. Basic Ed. 362.25
Public Law 91-230 Winter 2, 150.55
Public Law 874 25, 269.61
Magnet Program 61, 290.00
Pub. Law 89/10 Library 16, 124.81
Public Law 90-576 Voc. Ed. 13, 827.98
Public Law 89-13 Home Base 25, 874.40
CETA Work Study 2, 649.70
Vocational Education 8, 294.33
Vocational Ed. Business 6, 365.00
Library:
L.S.C.A. Title 1 15.44
Metrication Project .01 171,590.30
REVENUE SHARING FUND P.L. 92/512 700, 043.01
REVOLVING FUNDS:
Police Extra Details 769.75
Purchasing 209 6, 945.59
ASSETS
DEPARTMENTAL:
Public Works:
Incinerator 1, 888.18
M iscellaneous 1, 193.72
Rubbish 3,083.25
Water Division:
District 1A 2, 178.28
District 1B 5, 299.41
District 2A 3, 888.89
District 2B 6, 593. 12
District 3A 10, 344.88
District 3B 4,394.88
Commercial 9,513.19
Water Liens 995.87 49,373.67
LOANS AUTHORIZED:
Fire Alarm System 4,000.00
Revaluation 210,000.00
Urban Renewal 12, 187.00 226, 187.00
OVERLAY DEFICITS:
Levy of 1971 1, 986.40
Levy of 1972 8, 840.40
Levy of 1974-75 30, 000.52 40,827.32
DUE FROM STABILIZATION FUND 75,000.00
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1, 904, 130.24
REVENUE 96, 940.02
TRANS. AUTHORIZED P.L. 92/512 1, 112, 806.17
SCHOOL P.L. 89/10 (All Year) 859.81
EXECUTIONS 2,500.00
WITHHOLDING TAX FEDERAL 719.87
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LIABILITIES
School:
Athletic 5,388.00
Food Services 6, 265. 17
Bicentennial Comm. 1,468.75 20, 837.26
APPROPRIATION BALANCES FORWARD 11, 690,009.19
APPROPRIATIONS AUTH. P.L. 92/512 1, 112, 806.17
NON-REVENUE BALANCES FORWARD:
Cunniff School Addition 230,492.56
Browne School Repairs 15,764.42
Coolidge School Repairs 408.69
Coolidge School Remod. 12, 108.00
Coolidge School Repairs 3, 220.80 261,994.47
LOANS AUTHORIZED UNISSUED 226, 187.00
STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS:
State Taxes 44, 204.89
County Tax 380, 393.85 424,598.74
OVERLAYS RESERVED FOR ABATEMENTS:
Levy of 1970 36, 950.09
Levy of 1973 52,430.09
Levy of 1975-76 59, 163.47 148, 543.65
TAXES TO BE REFUNDED:
1972 Real Estate 6,672.00
1973 Real Estate 6, 624.00
1973A Real Estate 3, 312.00
1974-75 Real Estate 11,365.21 27, 973.21
CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS 50,306.15
SALE OF TOWN OWNED LAND 9,970.15
EXCESS, SALE OF TOWN LAND 442.88
INSURANCE RECOVERY 31, 221.08
RECEIPTS RESERVED FOR APPROPRIATION
Parking Meter Fund 3,072.96
REVENUE RESERVED UNTIL COLLECTED:
Departmental 6, 165.15
Motor Vehicle 301,468.25
Tax Titles & Possessions 62,710.92
Water 43, 208.52
Special Assessment 925.26 414,478.10
RESERVE FOR PETTY CASH
ADVANCES 1,705.00
SURPLUS REVENUE 906, 219.61
211 16, 412,989.76
B OAR D OF HEALTH
The Board of Health respectfully submits the report of the Health Officer
and Director as the Annual Report of the Health Department for the year
ending December 31, 1975.
Regular monthly meetings were held in compliance with the Town By-Laws
and special meetings were held when certain issues indicated particular
consideration.
During 1975 and continuing into 1976 the Board of Health has conducted
a comprehensive immunization and preventive program in the Town of
Watertown with the following programs being offered:
Anti-Polio Immunization Booster Drink-Grade 1
German Measles (Rubella) Vaccine-Grade 1
Tuberculin Testing(Lederle-Time)-Grade 1
Tetnus-Diptheria Booster Immunization-Grades 1 and 11
Influenza Vaccine Booster Immunization-School Personnel,
Municipal Employees and Elderly at Woodland Towers
Anti-Rabies Immunization for all dogs
Free Glaucoma Clinics for all Residents over 35
Well Baby Clinic for Children 6 yrs. of age and under
(Watertown Residents)
Measles Vaccine-Grade 1
MMR(Measles, Mumps, Rubella)Vaccine-Grade 1
Lead Poison Screening Clinic- Pre-school and Kindergarten
Clinics for the Elderly- Woodland Towers and McSherry Gardens
In the area of Health Education, we saw distributed in excess of 20,000
pamphlets on such subjects as Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health,
Dangerous Drugs, Contagious Diseases, Smoking, Alcohol and Safety.
Through the local press we were successful in releasing to the public
several articles relative to such subjects as Housing, Lead Poisoning,
Safety, Recycling, Children and Ecology.
The Board of Health, through the Director, continues to confer with
various providers of health and/or social care or services at the Mount
Auburn Hospital, The American Cancer Society, the Watertown Housing
Authority, The Boston Guild for the Hard of Hearing, the Massachusetts
Society for the Prevention of Blindness and the Health Planning Council
for Greater Boston, also the Watertown Multi-Service Center. The purpose
of this continuous dialogue and consulting process is to advance the health
services to the community from infancy to the Senior Citizen group. For the
sixth consecutive year we have held on site clinic service at the senior
citizens housing development (Woodland Towers). During 1975 we held
four Glaucoma Detection Clinics. This clinic will be held on a continuing
basis.
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The Board of Health wants at this time to express its pleasure and pride
in the competent, cooperative and efficient nunner in which its staff has
carried out this additional burden.
The Board wishes, also, to join the Health Director in extending thanks
and appreciation to the Health Department personnel under its jurisdiction
for the total cooperation extended during the past year.
We wish to extend our gratitude to the various other departments, elected
Town officials, both of Watertown and other communities, and voluntary
agencies as well as private citizens who were so generous in their coopera-
tion throughout the year.
Julio P. Felloni, Chairman
Richard G. Barry, Clerk
Joseph L. C. Santoro
REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
To the Board of Health:
The following is a breakdown of the functions of the Health Department
for the year 1975:
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
The following arears of Preventive Medicine were programmed and
conducted during the year 1975:
POLIOMYELITIS IMMUNIZATION(ORAL- TRIVALENT)
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Booster Dose-First Grade- Total Immunizations: 227
TETANUS-DIPTHERIA CLINICS
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Grades 1 and 11- Total Immunizations: 360
GERMAN MEASLES CLINIC
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Grade 1- Total Immunizations: 6
213
MEASLES CLINIC
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Grade 1- Total Immunizations: 14
MUMPS CLINIC
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Grade 1-Total Immunizations: 1
MMR(Measles, Mumps & Rubella) CLINIC
as of March 1975
Grade 1- Total Immunizations: 128
TUBERCULIN TESTING PROGRAM
1974-1975 School Year-All Schools
Grade 1-Total- Tine 261
Grade 9-Total- Tine 59
Grade 12- Total Tine 33
School Personnel
and other contacts-Mantoux- Total 568
ANTI-RABIES CLINICS
MAY 9, and 10, 1975
Total number of dogs inoculated 649
VISION SCREENING PROGRAM
1974-1975 School Year
Kindergarten and Pre-School Children 419
Referred for further evaluation 12
WELL BABY CLINICS
Children 6 years of age and under(Watertown residents only)
Total number of patients: 241
Physicals: 241
Immunizations: 257
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GLAUCOMA CLINICS
236 persons were tested at Claucoma Clinics
INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
October 15, 1975 October 22, 1975
Municipal Employees, School Personnel, Elderly at Woodland Towers
and other Eldrely residents
598 residents were immunized
PREMATURE INFANTS
(Born January 1, 1975 through December 31, 1975)
1. Number of premature infants (born alive in 1975) reported 12
2. Number of premature infants for whom financial assistance
was given by the Board of Health. None*
3. Total amount spent by the Board of Health on the Hospital
care of premature infants. None*
4. Total number of days of hospital care for prematurity paid
for by the Board of Health. None*
* Payments now being handled under Medicaid.
LEAD POISON SCREENING CLINIC
Kindergarten and Pre-school Children 191
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES REPORT
The Health Department continued its program of supervision and follow-up
of reportable contagious disease cases of both patients and contacts.
Regarding Tuberculosis cases during 1975 there were five. Four admissions
to Middlesex County Hospital and one re-admission.
Home visits made and case reports completed on the following diseases or
conditions:
Hepatitis 3
Meningitis 1
Salmonellosis 3
Shigella 6
Tuberculosis 5
Premature Infants 12
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Assisted at the following clinics:
Multi-Service Center
Influenza Immunization Clinic-Municipal Employees,School Personnel,
Senior Citizens and Handicapped.
Well Child Conferences
Tetanus-Diptheria Grades 1 and 11
Tine Tuberculin Tests all schools Grade 1
Mantoux Clinics for school personnel, nursing home personnel and
private industry upon request of the State Dept. T.B.
Control Division.
MMR(Measles, Mumps & Rubella)Grade 1
Anti-Polio Booster-Grade 1
Glaucoma Screening
Lead Poison Screening
Senior Citizen Medical Screening Clinic
Assisted at Red Cross Bloodmobile when requested
Surveillance of Aliens
Evaluation and recommendations relative to newborn, referred from
area hospitals.
Assisted at physical examination of 164 pupils in the parochial schools.
Also, performed Urine Screening, Blood Pressure Screening. Referral
letters sent to parents of all children who had positive findings. Referrals
to other agencies. First aid referrals to emergency wards of local hospitals.
Alcohol education seminar to students of St. Patrick High School under the
direction of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Alcohol Division,
Conferences with Principals and parents. Home visits when necessary.
Audio Meter Testing on 448 pupils, referral letters sent to parents 13
Vision Screening of 448 pupils, referral letters sent to parents 19
Routine Inspections; Nursery Schools 7
Nursing Homes 3
Perkins School for the Blind
Transported 102 patients to various clinics and hospitals
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Follow-ups of referrals from Middlesex County Hospital
Consultations were held at various times with the Welfare Department,
Social Services, School Department, State Department of Communicable
Diseases, Division of Child Guardianship and I-lead Start, also the
Watertown Multi-Service throughout the year.
Attended many in service courses throughout the year to aid us in
performing our functions as a community health person in an ever changing
environment.
We will endeavor to continue Nursing Services to the residents of
Watertown, in every way possible.
MOSQUITO CONTROL IN WATERTOWN 1975
EAST MIDDLESEX MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
Mosquito control crews commenced the routine inspection and spraying of
wet areas as soon as the first larvae appeared in April. This was continued
until the first part of October. In general, less mosquito breeding was
found than in recent years. Catch basins were sprayed in June and July.
A partial third spraying ended in September when summer season employees
left for college.
There were no mosquito complaints from Watertown residents this year.
The only adult mosquitoes reported by the mosquito control spray cress
were those seen flying out of catch basins. There was no need to use the
truck aerosol generators.
The balance in funds at the end of December appears to be adequate to
finance the program for the second half of the current fiscal year.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Balance at end of December, 1974 $2,231.73
Appropriation for 1975 received August 14, 1975 3,000.00
Expenditures in 1975:
Labor 712.72
Insecticide 135.05
Helicopter none
Insurance 205.63
Utilities 167.23
Rent 113.50
Office & Adm. 1,015.49
Shop & Stlpel-'. 98.45
Fd. Equip. & Oper. 109.34
Vehicle replacement none
Services 52.39
Credits (.36)
Net Fxp'd 2,610.43
Balance on December 27, 1975 $2.7"_1.30
The EMMC Commission has requested an appropriation of $3,000 for the
fiscal year July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977.
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PERMITS AND LICENSES ISSUED
TYPE Number Issued
July '74-Dec. '74 Jan. '75-Dec. '75 Total
Burial Permits 49 112 161
Food Service Establish-
ments Permits 71 80 151
Frozen Dessert Licenses:
M anufacture•of -- 3 3
Sale of -- 71 71
Grease and Bones License -- 1 1
Licenses to Conduct a Day
Care Agency 7 1 8
Milk Licenses - Stores 9 104 113
Milk Licenses - Dealers -- 10 10
Permits to remove or
transport garbage and/or
offal in or through Watertown -- 14 14
Permits to Caterers 6 34 40
Permits for Mobile Server 1 5 6
Permits for Swimming Pools 9 4 13
Permits to Funeral Directors -- 20 20
License for Beauty Academy -- 1 1
FEES COLLECTED FOR LICENSES & CLINICS
July-Dec.'74 Jan.-Dec.'75
Milk $18.00 $ 248.00
Frozen Desserts 5.00 78.00
Oleomargarine .50 --
Day Care Agencies 105.00 15.00
Grease and Bones -- 2.00
Well Baby Clinic 128.00 238.00
Food Service Establishment 171.00 306.00
Rubbish License -- 42.00
Rabies Clinic -- 1290.96
Massage License -- 1.00
Funeral Directors -- 60.00
Mobile Server 3.00 15.00
Const. of Swimming Pool 3.00 --
Swimming Pools 9.00 12.00
Govt. Printing -- 4.08
Misc. -- 1.47
Mfg. of Ice Cream -- 15.00
Totals $442.50 $ 2, 328.51
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1975
BIOLOGICALS, CULTURE OUTFITS, ETC.
DISPENSED TO PHYSCIANS & CLINICS
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis 66 vials
Tetanus Toxoid 90 vials
Tetanus-Diphtheria 88 vials
Typhoid Vaccine 36 vials
Polio Vaccine 680 vials
Immune Serum Globulin 39 vials
MMR Neasles, Mumps & Rubella) 400 doses
Tine Tests S00
Throat Culture Outfits 200
Enteric Culture Outfits 120
Wasserman Tubes 240
P.P.D. Tuberculin Tests 40 vials
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ANNUAL DENTAL CLINIC REPORT FOR 1975
The two dental clinics visited the usual eight public plus one parochial
elementary schools with the following results:
Examinations 2,943
Fillings 636
Extrations 20
Treatments 44
Cleanings 383
Philip D. Fantasia, D.D.S.
Louise Bick, R.D.H.
Janet D. Little, R.D.H.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
1. There were 190 reports of persons bitten by animals during 1975.
These animals were quarantined for a period of ten days as required.
2. There were no cases of rabies in Watertown this year.
& There were 649 dogs inoculated at the Anti-Rabies Clinic on May 9,
and May 10, 1975.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 1975
Food Establishment Inspections 139
Eating Establishments Inspections 276
Miscellaneous(letters, conferences, phone calls) 400
Lodging House, Nursing Home and Day Care Inspections 40
Inspection of New Food Establishment & Change of
Ownership 13
Garbage & Rubbish Truck Inspections 20
Swimming Pool Inspections 15
TOTAL 903
Laboratory Work: Milk & Cream Samples 21
Ice Cream Samples 55
Food Samples 2
Water Samples 2
Swabbing & Eating Utensils 200
TOTAL 280
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Nuisance Complaints:
Animal & Bugs 42
Food 12
Housing original & follow up 1,002
Odors 24
Plumbing 5
Rodents 16
Rubbish & Garbage 93
Water 4
Heat 5
Other 23
Original calls TOTAL 1,226
Follow-up calls TOTAL 150
TOTAL CALLS 2,559
This Department, as in the past,wants to thank the various Town Agencies
for their cooperation dealing with some of the complex environmental
problems.
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RECREATION
Thomas J. Sullivan, Director
John J. Mantenuto, Asst. Dir.
Mrs.Sigrid Reddy, Chairperson Permanent
Albert R. Balzano, Secretary Term Expires 1977
Mr. James Clark Permanent
Mrs. E. Ruth Dunn Term Expires 1976
Mr. Joseph P. Kelly Permanent
Dr. Daniel P. O'Connor Permanent
Mr. Arthur E. Todino Term Expires 1978
Appendix to Annual Report of 1974 is
respectfully submitted by the Director
of Recreation for the months of
January through June,1975
Programs initiated out of the department's new Pilot Programs budget
item were: Yoga, Volleyball, Modern Dance, and Ski Clinic. Revenue
received from these programs amount W$719.80 ; while expenditures were
$708.71.
During the months from January to June a joint gym program with the
Watertown Youth Center- was held once a week at both the East and West
Junior High Schools. A townwide basketball championship was held in
three age categories. Trophies for the championship team and players
were donated by the Watertown Elks, St. Patrick's A.A., Lt. Paul J.
Sullivan Scholarship 'rust, Hibernians, K. of C., Amvets Post 14, American
Legion Post 99, Watertown Teachers Assoc., and Watertown Fire Fighters
Union. An afternoon bowling program for elementary school children was
re-established this year.
The department continued its programs in Baton,Basketball,Softball, Tennis,
Golf, Friday Night Gym, Vacation Ice Skating, Saturday afternoon gym
programs, Saturday Day Camp and Friday Night Socials for the mentally
handicapped, and'a K-9 Clinic.
Expenditures for January to June:
Director 6,542.08
Asst. Director 1,050.00
Head Supv. (girls) 750.00
Princ. Acct. Clerk 4,857.00
Longevity 300.00
M/Handicapped 7,291.32
Supv. Salaries 19,198.08
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Op. Costs/C. Peq. 13,740.44
Gas Allowance 180.00
Umpire Salaries 2,452.00
Outdoor Skating 75.00
Pilot Program 708.71
Ice Rental 1,800.00
Totals 58,944.63
Thomas J. Sullivan
Director of Recreation
FUNCTION OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION
The function of the Recreation Commission is to provide a year-round
recreation program so all residents of the town shall have a place and
program for the best and most satisfying use of his/her leisure time. The
development of new interests and skills ; education for safe and healthful
living ; constructive use of leisure time; opportunity for self-expression
and relaxation ; and contributions toward character growth, social adjustment
and good citizenship. . . . these objectives of the Commission are aimed
in providing a variety of activities for all ages within the four distinct
seasons of the year.
The contributions of the members of the Recreation Commission cannot
be overemphasized. They perform a dedicated community service since
they serve without pay. Behind the scenes these members work in a quiet
fashion, yet their patience and wisdom have produced a fine recreation
program for the town.
They have aided the Director in an understanding of his duties, stood
behind his recommendations for changes and additions, and given wise
counsel and advice to the Director.
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ORGANIZATION
The Recreation Commission is comprised of seven members, four of
which are permanent. The other three are appointed by the Selectmen.
The four permanent members are: Superintendent of Schools ; Chief of
Police ; Director of Libraries ; and Superintendent of DPW. The structure
of the Commission is:
1) Officers
a) Chairperson
b) Secretary
2) Other members
All employees of the Recreation Department, except the Director and
Secretary, are part-time employees. Part-time employees are hired
to instruct and supervise the various programs during the four seasons
of the year. Of the total employees, a majority of them are hired for the
summer staff during 1975.
FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1975
Director 13,413.16
Asst. Director 3,400.00
Head Supv. for girls 2,000.00
Princ. Acct. Clerk 9,585.60
Longevity 300.00
Prog. for Mentally Handicapped 16,526.74
Supv. Salaries 45,963.31
Op. Cysts & C. Pequossette 25,621.39
Umpire Salaries 3,059.00
Outdoor Skating 75.00
Ice Skating Rentals 2,515.00
Gas Allowance 626.00
Pilot Programs 708.71
GRAND TOTAL 123,793.91
Programs initiated out of the department's new Pilot Programs budget
item were: Yoga, Volleyball, Modern Dance, and Ski Clinic. Revenue
received from these programs amount to $719.80 ; while expenditures were
$708.71.
During the months from January to June, a joint gym program with the
Watertown Youth Center was held once a week at both the East and West
Junior High Schools. A townwide basketball championship was held in three
age categories. Trophies for the championship team and players were
donated by the Watertown Elks, St. Patrick's A.A., Lt. Paul J. Sullivan
Scholarship Trust, Hibernians, K. of C., Amvets and Watertown Fire
Fighters Union. An afternoon bowling program for elementary school
children was re-established this year.
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FIELD PERMITS
During 1975 approximately 300 permits were issued to use Watertown
facilities for baseball, softball, basketball, touch football and soccer, to
nante a few. In addition to the Recreation Department other groups using
the facilities were: Adult Softball League ; Police and Fire Departments ;
Pop Warner; Boosters Club; Cunniff PTO Softball League for elementary
girls ; to name just a few. Organizations and businesses located in Watertown
in order to reserve a facility must clear it with the Supt. of Department
of Public Works, however, all permits are issued through the Recreation
Office.
During the summer months supervision was provided atArlington, Coolidge,
East, Underwood, Victory Field, Lowell, West, Bemis, Cunniff, Browne,
Parker and Charles River Playgrounds from 9- 12 noon and 1- 4 p.m.
The children made trips to Wal-lex and the major trip of the summer was
to Lincoln Park. Swimming lessons were held at the MDC Dealtry Pool
for youths up to 16 years of age, starting with lessons for beginners and
following through with Sr. Life Saving Lessons. Classes were conducted
in the evening for adults. Our tennis program was geared for all ages but
was hendered somewhat due to the work being done on the Victory Field
courts. Our Physical Education program conducted evenings at the Victory
Field outside area was very successful. Our evening basketball program
attracted many boys and girls from 16 to 21. An eight week program for
the mentally handicapped was conducted at the Cunniff School. Camp
Pequossette was enjoyed by many of our Watertown children and brought
in a revenue of$4,396.
The department in the fall continued its programs in Baton, Basketball,
Softball, Tennis, Golf, Friday Night Gym, Gym Program with the Watertown
Youth Center, Vacation Ice Skating, Saturday afternoon gym programs.
Programs for the mentally handicapped-Saturday Day Camp and Friday
Night Socials. K-9 Dog Clinic.
PROGRESS
The following programs were initiated in 1975:
Soccer for girls, Oriental Dancing, Youth
Center Gym Program, Softball for Women.
The following programs were expanded during 1975:
Tennis lessons and supervision, Softball
for both boys and girls, Summer Basketball
for males and females, Camp Pequossette,
Bowling.
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NEEDS
1) ' intinued development of the year-round program.
2) Development of girls programs beyond the present scope of activities.
3) Additional fields be lighted and renovated so that existing programs
may be expanded and new programs initiated.
4) Additional office and storage space for the department.
5) Arts & Crafts and Cultural programs expanded.
6) Total development of the Recreational Center on the Watertown
Arsenal. This would include outdoor facilities, such as, basketball,
and tennis courts, ballfields, picnic areas, amphitheater, playground
apparatus, passive areas,and an indoor facility able to contain basketball
and tennis facilities, a track, baseball cage, locker space, an Arts &
Crafts area, and a swimming pool.
Thomas J. Sullivan.
Director of Recreation
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MULTI SERVICE
JANUARY 1, 1975 - DECEMBER 31, 1975
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Almasian Rose Arpino
Alan Bakalis Joseph Barnes
Susan Berger Anne Bartley
Dorothy Bowler Mariana Chagria
Bernard Bradley Genevieve Kelley
Phyllis Duffy Max Moss
Marylouise McDermott Dorothy Ryan
Thomas Tuttle Alice Seferian
Clyde Younger Pat Turner
Mary Lou Bulger Mark Weinstein
STAFF
Jean Cornish, Director
Jeffrey Arbetter, Counselor
Lois London, Community Resources Coordinator
Lois London, Community Resources Coordinator
*Mary Collins, Secretary/Receptionist
*Jeffrey Peuer, Youth Coordinator
**Harriet Klosson, Outdoors Program Developer
**John Kneeland, Activities Program Developer
*CETA Funded
**State Funded
AFFILIATE AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS
Beaverbrook Child Guidance Clinic
Boston University
Family Service Association
Family and Youth Resource Center
McLeans Hospital
Metropolitan State Hospital
Mt. Auburn Hospital
Northeastern University
Simmons College
Watertown Board of Health
Lassell-Junior College
Newton- Theological Seminary
FUNDING SOURCES
Town of Watertown: $40,841 FY75-76
State Funding: $29,550 DMH OFC
Inkind Service $50,636
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The Watertown Multi-Service Center, located on the grounds of the old
Arsenal site and responsible for coordinating and providing human services
to Watertown residents, has grown tremendously over the past year. From
July to December alone, over 1400 people have received some type of
service as compared to a total of 1700 for the previous 12 months. The
Center is presently operating at full capacity, offering a variety of health,
mental health, youth and information and referral services. In addition,
the Center has a responsibility to identify community needs and work for
effective planning and use of community resources. A priority for myself,
as the new Multi-Service Center Director,has been to stabilize the adminis-
trative base for the Center and to work within the Town so that more people
can become familiar with and use our services.
COUNSELLING
Along with its regular work of helping people individually, in families
or in groups with problems they may be experiencing, the counseling
component under Jeff Arbetter has changed and grown.
The Hotline, after 4 years of service, and the AI-Dri-Bar after 2 years
of service, went out of operation this past year. Both these programs were
outreach efforts into the community and did well at providing service as
long as the need existed. With our continuing evaluation process, however,
It was established that the demand for these two programs in particular
had diminished and that the center needed to put its energies elsewhere.
For the first time this year, The Multi-Service Center established a
direct liaison with various schools in Town. Consultation and resource
work has been provided to many schools, referrals have been regular and
2 of our staff members taught a counselling course at the Home Base and
the Watertown High Schools. Two other courses one in life planning and
one in communication skills were also taught at St. Patrick's where the
Multi-Service Center has become an interal part of that school's community
resources. Also at St. Patrick's, 2 in-service training workshops were
conducted for teachers, administrators and students covering issues of
adolescence and the development of problem solving skills.
Training has also been an emphasis this year. Three workshops on the
use and abuse of drugs have been conducted with junior high and high school
students ; an 8 hour " Effectiveness Training" workshop was run for
interested people living or working in the Watertown community and an
ongoing, weekly training around counselling issues ran all year for com-
munity volunteers working with the Multi-Service Center.
The Family Life Education Program is also an effort to reach out to
the community in an educational way. This program, funded through the
Office for Children, focuses on the difficult issues parents face today. We
have offered groups around parenting, adolescence, prenatal issues, a
Workshop for mothers of young children and a single parent workshop.
This program has especially been exciting since we've been able to identify
train and pay community people to lead these groups.
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
This component of the MSC has seen the most growth of all this year.
This program, headed by Lois London, provides the only central place in
Watertown where the actual coordination of many resources with the unmet
needs of Watertown residents takes place. As well as providing resource
information on a daily basis to all groups participating in the MSC, individual
residents and other agency staff, the Information and Referral component
is also cooperating with the Library, the CETA Office, the Youth Services
Committee, the Elderly Coordinator and Lawyers Association on many
community projects.
Along with the library, the MSC, through Lois, originated, planned and
presented a series entitled " Women in Watertown" which covered a
variety of topics relevant to Women today; child care, the arts, going
back to work, changing roles, to name but a few. Out of these workshops
came community resource booklets listing all available resources in one
particular area such as Child Care. That booklet, now in its 3rd edition,
has provided valuable information to many community residents. Other
booklets will concentrate on elderly and youth services in the town, and
employment counselling resources.
Another innovative program begun by the Information and Referral
component this year is the Lawyer Referral Service. It was initially
developed because many users of our other services ingttired as to their
legal rights in a variety of circumstances. Groundwork was done by a
social work student from Smith College, who researched needs and made
contact with the local lawyers association to establisha referral procedure.
Referrals are made on a strict, rotating schedule to those lawyers from the
Association who have agreed to participate in the program. The service
consists of a 1/2 hour initial consultation with a lawyer at a cost of$10,
with further service to be arranged between the client and lawyer. This
program has been especially helpful to those people needing legal advice,
but without the financial resources to obtain it. This program will be
reevaluated in February of this year so that it can most effectively meet
community needs in the future.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Since July 1, 1975, the MSC has incorporated into its structure an
extensive Youth Program based on the community self-help .approach.
The program is designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs and
interests of its participants ; as such the program is continually adding
new activities, field trips and other programs as the needs of the youth
change.
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At present, there are three major components:
(1) an Activities Program (supported by a $12,815 grant from the
Division of Drug Rehabilitation): Within this program, Workshops, sports
events, field trips and recreational programs are offered in response to
the expressed interests of groups of young people. Activities over the past
If
year have included:
Evening" drop-in" program Evening Film Program
Basketball Games with Bi-monthly Dances
other towns Karate Classes
Skin-Diving Class Red Sox Games
Bachelors Cooking Class Rap Groups
Auto Mechanics Project Explo Arts Festival
The program is co-ed and involves both junior and senior high youth. Any
group having a particular interest can work with the staff to organize and
implement a program around their interest area.
(2) an Outdoor Program(supported by an $11,100 grant from the Office
for Children): With youths taking the initiative, staff have jointly planned
day and overnight trips with groups, helping them to develop planning,
decision-making, and limitsetting skills. Trips can involve anything from
a four day camping trip to Lake Champlain to hiking Mt. Monadnock to
to applepicking and pie-making. The program concentrates on already
established peer groups, is co-ed although most of the participants are girls.
(3) Coordination of Youth Services (supported by CETA funds): The
Youth Services Committee comprised of many different youth agencies
coordinates programs, works to eliminate duplication of services and does
needs assessment.
The youth programs presently serve approximately 200 youth a month,
mainly junior high school students, and is an important adidtion to meeting
the community's overall need for service. Unique to this program is its
flexibility and belief in working with peer groups on an intensive basis, with
the group itself defining its needs, finding resources and developing
programs.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Located in the DISC building and the HosmerSchool are 3 clinics operated
by the Watertown Board of Health, with back up and cooperation from the
MSC and ML Auburn Hospital. These clinics are especially designed to
provide low cost medical services in a comprehensive setting. As a result,
not only are doctors present at the clinics, but their presence in the MSC
building allows counselor and resource and referral services to be readily
available to those clients in need of them. We are pleased that Watertown
has been able to develop this kind of medical clinic in view of the increased
interrelatedness of physical, mental and social health.
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STUDENT PROJECTS
The students this year, 7 in number, work in a variety of ways here at
the Center. Primarily, they concentrate on areas of need which have come
to the attention of the MSC through client requests, or survey of needs
assessments in the community.
Two students this year are developing a Friend to Friend program,
designed to provide adult friendship to those children, 6- 12 years old,
identified as needing a stable relationship with an adult of the same sex.
The program provides volunteer adults who can spend 2-3 hours a week
with a child in activities or just talking. Much of the success in the start
up of this program has been the development of a community advisory
board made up of representatives from various sections of the community,
schools, parents and Professional organizations. We hope to see this pro-
gram expanded next year so that more children can be included.
Another student has been working on bringing services to isolated adults
in the community who find it difficult to get out on their own. Community
volunteers are being trained and supported to visit and/or help with everyday
Problems of people in the community unable to get here to the Center.
Recently, this program has joined with another studentproject, a Reassurance
Counseling Program, primarily designed to help elderly people stay in
contact with the rest of the community, through daily telephone contact with
community volunteers. In this way, elderly people in need will have
someone regularly to talk with the help with any emergency problems that
may arise. With the Visiting Program, personal contacts will also be
available to provide a really comprehensive service.
Two students are also attached to the Youth Program, helping the regular
staff in the Activities and Outdoors Programs and one other student is
working on counseling skills and running a latency age school group.
The MSC especially appreciates having students located in its program
since they provide an outside view and fresh idea and keep us thinking
about priorities, needs and programs.
During the past year many community people and professional agencies
have supported our efforts and encouraged our work. The Board of Directors
of the MSC and those people involved with the Youth Programs have been
especially valuable. We appreciate their support and know that the interest
of the Watertown community in an endeavor of this kind is unique to this
area. The staff and myself also appreciate the opportunity provided us
to be involved with an organization specifically designed to help people
have more fulfilling and satisfying life experiences.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
by Jean M. Cornish
Director
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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
Herewith is respectfully submitted the report of the Workmens I Compensation
Agent for the years 1974- 1975.
The majority of the cases reported in 1974- 1975 required just medical
expenses but there were several cases involving serious injuries. Some
with large medical and hospital bills along with lengthy disability.
At the end of June 30, 1975 we were carrying sixteen cases, many we have
had for several years since they are retired employees as a result of injury.
We have several cases pending before the Industrial Accident Board.
The most courteous and usual cooperation has been received from the
Tbwn Departments and employees.
Very truly yours,
John P. Meehan
Agent
VETERANS' AGENT
Beginning July 1, 1974 and ending December 31, 1975, expenditures for
Veterans' Benefits were substantially reduced through utilization of available
Federally sponsored programs, namely SSI wherein many of our recipients
qualified for these benefits and CETA where some of our employable
veterans were able to secure jobs.
With the exposure of fraud in several cities dispensing Veterans'
Benefits we had to be doubly alert in continuing with our already effective
policy of investigations prior to rendering any assistance except in emergency
cases where hardship would be involved.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank your Honorable Board and all
those who cooperated with the department during this eighteen month
period.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy R. Najarian
Acting Agent
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LIBRAR Y
REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mrs. Thomas W. Perry, Chairman Mrs. Edward Samson, Secretary
Frank H. McGowan, Vice Chairman Edmund P. Hickey
Charles T. Burke, Comptroller Donald J. MacDonald, Jr.
LIBRARY STAFF
Sigrid R. Reddy, Director
Mary M. McNally, Assistant Director
Karen Day, Community Services Librarian
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mary M. McNally, Supervisor of Adult Services
Linda Wright, Supervisor of Children's Services
Lucy Bidwell, Supervisor of Technical Services
Stella Frimmel, Supervisor of Young Adult Services
BRANCH LIBRARIANS
Mary Barney, East Branch Library
Alice Madden, North Branch Library
MAIN LIBRARY STAFF
Full-time Part-time
Doris Anderson, Head of Circulation Gayna Akillian, Reference
Services Assistant
Carol Cassedy, Young Adult Librarian Linda Arseneau, Page
Jane Eastman, Reference Librarian Valerie Buczel, Page
Karen Gill, Circulation Assistant Judith Burr, Children's Librarian
Ruth Griffin, Circulation Assistant David Corbett, Page
Mary Lenihan, Director's Secretary Joseph L. Curran, Reference
Assistant
Irene Lamprakis, Catalog Assistant Margaret Daley, Page
Forrest C. Mack, Cataloger Eileen Farrell, Page
Frances Mannix, Catalog Assistant Patricia Farrell, Children's
Assistant
Mary McHugh, Reference Assistant Mary Ellen Farrell, Page
Gail Roberts, Catalog Assistant Susan Folino, Circulation Assistant
Susanne Sullivan, Children's Librarian Jayne Gildea, Page
Jeanne C. White, Reference Librarian Janine LeBlanc, Page
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Part-time
Joseph P. McHugh, Page
Charlotte Murray, Reference Librarian
Mark Murray, Page
Helena Neylon, Circulation Assistant
Joanne Oliver, Page
Mary Radtke, Circulation Assistant
Mary Reilly, Page
Andy Richman, Circulation Assistant
Paul Roth, Page
John Roth, Circulation Assistant
Judith Segal, Young Adult Librarian
Claire Sternberg, Children's Assistant
Lynn Sternbergh, Circulation Assistant
Helene Tuchman, Reference Librarian
M. Angela Ward, Circulation Assistant
BRANCH STAFF
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
Full-time Part-time
Anne Diozzi, Circulation Assistant Elizabeth Byrne,-Page
Maureen Hegarty, Children's Librarian John Mazza, Page
Judith Henshaw, Children's Librarian Valerie O'Dea, Page
Janet Jennings, Young Adult Librarian Marion Woodard, Young Adult Librarian
NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY
Full-time Part-time
Carol Harris, Circulation Assistant Heidi Behrend, Page
Maureen Sullivan, Children's Librarian Lena Cimino, Page
Madeliene Marino, Children's Librarian
Catherine Richmond, Circulation Assistant
WEST BRANCH/BROWNE SCHOOL
Susan Murdza, Children's Librarian
Alice Whooley, Page
CUSTODIAL STAFF
John C. Carey, East Branch
Walter F. MacDonald, Main Library
Paul Mannix, North Branch
William J. Mannix, Head Custodian
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WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Report of the Chairman
1975- 76
lb the citizens of the Town:
Ninteen seventy-five found the Watertown Free Public Library to be an
even busier place than it has been in recent years with more townspeople
coming to the Main Library and its branches,increasing circulation figures,
and more town-wide programs organized within the library system. The
Trustees have continued their policy of a close relationship with the schools
---a policy which has brought our Town •many benefits, most recently
cooperating to provide"Authors' Day in Watertown," a joint public library
and public and parochial school program which won enthusiastic acclaim
from all whose lives it touched.
The Bicentennial grant which the library received made the "Bicentennial
Art Exhibition" possible to show our community the library's restored
art works and maps which are part of our Town's past.
In addition to being an archives for town history, to provide recreational
and educational reading for adults, young adults and children together with
non-print materials such as filmstrips, records, reproductions of art works,
cassettes, and so on, the Watertown Free Public Library continues to serve
the community in new and useful ways with special programs for the elderly,
the very young, the retarded, the shut-in and searches for other groups to
whom to expand its services. All this and much more was made possible
when Town Meeting restored the funds asked for by the Trustees to the
library budget last year.
There are two groups which, speaking for the Trustees, I should like to
thank publicly for their continuing support and encouragement: the Friends
of the Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Historical Society.
Once again, may I say that I have greatly enjoyed the honor of having served
another year both as a Trustee of the Watertown Free Public Library and
as Chairman and to have been able to share both the challenges and successes
of guiding our fine library system with the present dedicated men and
women who are Trustees.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Gues Perry, Chairman
Board of Library Trustees
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WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Director's Report
1974-75
This report summarizes the period beginning July 1, 1975 and ending
Dec. 31, 1975. An interim report covered the calendar year 1974. The
statistics for the fiscal year 1975 are appended.
The past eighteen months have seen an increasing use of the public
library, both in number of items circulated and in the demand for services.
When.times are bad, business is good at public libraries. Free services
are increasingly in demand. These additional demands--- service to the
elderly, special programs for groups, increasing demands on our reference
staff---are often impossible to quantify. We hope this report will,
therefore, demonstrate that the quality of our library's service to its
patrons continues to improve as we seek to identify and respond to their
needs.
Central to the library's function is reference service, which continued
to be utilized ,by adults and students from Watertown and neighboring
communities. Our service to adults has been strengthened by the addition
of Information and Referral Service, designed to help people find answers
to basic questions of everyday life. With the cooperation of the Multi-
Service Center, the Reference Department, headed by Mary McNally, has
completed a -resource file of information sourees for aiding the staff
to refer patrons to appropriate agencies. An outgrowth of this effort
has been the production of a pamphlet," Child Care: a Resource Handbook,"
now in its third edition. A series of programs of particular interest to
women, organized by our Community Services Librarian, has enabled them
to share experiences, exchange information, and learn how to deal with such
problems as going back to work, finding day-care facilities, obtaining legal
aid, and getting the best buys in food and clothing for the family.
The Young Adult Department, in addition to servicing the school and
leisure-time needs of youth, has extended services which appeal to patrons
of all ages. The Spring Festival of Fine Films, held in cooperation with
the schools, attracted 1160 movie-goers. The Summer Festival of Comedy,
held on the Library lawn on Wednesday evenings during July and August of
1974 , welcomed 650 people at seven film programs. In 1975, the film
series was again a great success, although the number of showings had to
be reduced due to budget cuts. Fortunately, the availability of free feature
length films from the Eastern Region Film Library has enabled us to carry
on this popular program. During the summer of 1975, the Young Adult
Department initiated a series of knitting and crocheting classes which
brought together young and old who were interested in learning these
skills.
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The Children's Department at the Main Library and at the East, North
and West Branch Libraries held a total of nine weekly pre-school story
hours in which 420 children were enrolled. Summer and holiday story
hours were enjoyed by 385 children aged four through seven. More than one
thousand children participated in the Summer Reading Club at the Main
Library and at all three branches. Storyteller" Brother Blue" entertained
at five parties at the end of the summer which celebrated the achievement
of the summer readers. Approximately 112 children participated in
crafts programs which included a four-week course on" how to make your
own book," and individual sessions on making Christmas tree decorations
and Halloween masks. A bicentennial quilt was assembled by more than
ninety children and was raffled at the October Book Fair run by the Friends
of the Library. The quilt won third prize in its group in the Boston 200's
November" Quilts for '76" competition.
The puppet theatre group produced six puppet shows and one complete
play at the Main Library, attracting audiences numbering more than a
thousand people. The children made all their own puppets and scenery
under the direction of Children's Department staff. Movies shown in all
agencies brought over 1200 children to the library during the year. Other
services included school visits ; children's librarians visit the schools
nearest to their library twice each year and give book talks in each class-
room. In addition, 215 classes from both public and private schools
visited and were given guided tours of each children's room during the
year. Children's librarians compiled a special Christmas booklist in
response to requests from patrons who wished to purchase books as gifts
for children. Regular service included, reader's advisory service to
parents and children, reference service, and circulation of toys, records,
and puzzles. In August of 1975 the Trustees accepted with regret the
resignation of Mrs. Martha Forrester. In September Miss Linda Wright
was appointed her successor as Supervisor of Children's Services.
The Community Services Librarian has been busy identifying needs in
the community, working with adult, young adult, and children's librarians
bo serve individuals and groups. In February of 1975 Mrs. Day was given
the responsibility of supervising three CETA employees---an audio-
visual specialist, a graphic artist, and a guide leader-historian--to expand
and improve the library's use of public relations and audi-visual materials
with particular application to the celebration of the American Revolution
Bicentennial. With the cooperation of the Watertown Bicentennial Committee,
we obtained an appropriation from the Town of $15,000 to match a grant
from the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission. This grant was funded,
on the third application, in the amount of $11,900, and will enable the
library to present and record the Bicentennial Celebration during the year
1976. Space for their activities is nearing completion in the Main Library
stack wing.
Special projects have been initiated to provide models for other communi-
ties, through grants from state and federal funds. The" Metrication of
Watertown, " a cooperative project of the Young Adult Department and the
School Media Department, stimulated adults and children to learn about the
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metric system. The Trustees requested and received a grant for a survey
of the library's facilities for the preservation of valuable books and
documents. Carried out by the New England Document Conservation
Center, the survey pointed out the hazards of atmospheric conditions, fire,
and dust existing in the Main Library, and steps are now being taken to
remedy these problems through the installation of asbestos, sheathing,
smoke detectors, air conditioning, and insulation in the stack wing.
In the spring of 1975, the Library was granted $4,000 under LSCA Title I
for restoration services to be carried out by NEDCC. Two library staff
members participated in a training program given at the Document Conser-
vation Center, and the Trustees designated Forrest Mack, cataloger in the
Technical Services Department, conservator with specific responsibility
for the carrying out of the document conservation project. A number of
valuable maps and books have been restored. The Historical Society gave
the Rand Scrapbooks, a valuable source of historical information, to the
Library, and it is now undergoing restoration. The Town Clerk sent a
collection of important historic documents to the library, and these are now
being examined and sorted for possible restoration.
In the fall of 1975 the Historical Society established a fund of$1835 under
the direction of the Library Trustees for a History Project in celebration
of the Bicentennial. The money is being used to produce sound-synchronized
slide shows depicting the early history of Watertown, and photographs will
be taken of Watertown today to show future generations what residents
looked like at home, at work, and at play in 1976, and to record the ap-
pearance of the Town and its celebration of the Bicentennial. The work is
being carried out by our CETA employees, Jeremy Cole, Lynn Sternbergh,
and John Cook.
An important event on November 19 was the celebration of Author's
Day in Watertown by the school and public libraries. Twenty-six authors
of books for children spent the day in the schools, talking to children
about writing and illustrating books and sharing the experience of authorship.
At five o'clock the press was invited to meet the authors, and at six a
reception was held for the parents and children. The authors were given
certificates of appreciation by Helen Guest Perry, Chairman of the Board
of Library Trustees ; Daniel G. O'Connor, SupL of Schools ; and Hon.
Robert Manzelli, representing the Board of Selectmen. The celebration
was the brainchild of Inabeth Miller, Director bf School Media services,
and Carol Kline of Sundance Paperback Distributors. The publishers
subsidized the authors' expenses and refreshments were furnished by
many volunteers from the libraries and the community. Publicity was
handled by the public library and many favorable comments were received
from children who enjoyed the opportunity to meet the authors and il-
lustrators.
The Art Restoration Project is now nearing completion and we are
grateful to the many donors who made the effort possible. A Bicentennial
Art Exhibition will present the restored art works to the public for the
first time as a collection.
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We are grateful to the Friends of the Library for their support during
the past year. At their popular annual book fair in September, they raised
over $800 and were able to make a major contribution to the Art Restoration
Fund. They also supported the Young Adult Film Festival and participated
in many library events of note.
The town can take great pride in the professional comeptence and
dedication of its public library staff. At regularly held staff meetings
and during their daily work they have made useful contributions and
innovative suggestions for improvement of service to the public. The
Trustees of the library have given valued support and encouragement to
the director and staff in the initiation of new projects. The Department
of Public Works, the Fire and Police Departments, the Purchasing Agent,
the Auditor, the Personnel Board, and other town agencies and individuals
have rendered valuable assistance. We continue to welcome the helpful
and constructive suggestions for the improvement of library service
which come from our patrons.
Respectfully submitted,
Sigrid R. Reddy, Director
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1974-1975 SELECTED DATA
Name of Library Watertown Free Public Library
Town Watertown, Massachusetts
Library Director Sigrid R. Reddy
Date of Founding 1868
Population served 39, 395, U.S. Census, 1970
Assessed valuation of Town $98, 977,345
Appropriation, Town Percentage 2.2%
Appropriation, per capita $12.51
Circulation, per capita 6. 11
Circulation per registered borrower 16.21
Number of agencies Main Library; 3 branches
Number of days open during year 331 1/2
Hours of lending:
Main Library: 67 in winter; 56 in summer
East Branch: 55 in winter; 46 in summer
North Branch: 55 in winter; 46 in summer
West Branch/Browne School: 20 in winter; 20 in summer
BOOK COLLECTION
Adult Juvenile Total
Number of books
1 July 1974 104, 785 33, 319 138, 104
Acquisitions during year
New titles 3, 807 821 4, 628
Added copies 2, 247 1,306 3, 553
Acquisition totals 6,054 2, 127 8, 181
Withdrawals and
lost books 2, 224 971 3, 195
Number of books
30 June 1975 108, 615 34, 475 143,090
PHONO RECORD COLLECTION
Number of record albums 1 July 1974 3, 284
Albums added 422
Withdrawals and lost albums 704
Number of record albums 30 June 1975 3, 002
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CIRCULATION-July, 1974-June, 1975
System
ADULT Main East North West Total
Fiction 28, 640 9, 506 6, 880 45, 026
Non-fiction 44, 114 6, 323 3, 276 53, 713
Paperbacks 6, 101 1, 144 1, 761 9, 006
Periodicals 2, 891 942 705 4, 538
Vertical file 531 29 14 574
Recordings 8,562 627 525 9, 714
Films 335 --- --- 335
Visual materials 539 8 39 586
Inter-library loans:
Volumes borrowed 213 213
" lent 43 43
Totals 91,969 18,579 13, 200 123, 748
YOUNG ADULT
Fiction 2, 246 813 798 3, 857
Non-fiction 3, 543 791 564 4, 898
Paperbacks 5,052 2, 192 1, 803 9,047
Vertical file --- --- --- ---
Recordings 2, 789 811 789 4, 389
Films --- --- 6 6
Equipment --- 568 568
Visual materials 10 19 38 67
Metrics 142 142
Totals 13, 782 5, 194 3,998 22, 974
CHILDREN
Fiction 17,960 15, 289 13, 252 3, 878 50, 379
Non-fiction 7, 459 4, 944 4,418 549 17,370
Paperbacks 5, 499 5, 387 5, 120 1,086 17,092
Periodicals 123 420 89 9 641
Vertical file 24 384 925 2 1, 335
Films --- --- --- ---
Recordings 2, 967 1, 222 1,042 139 5, 370
Visual materials 669 138 229 --- 1,036
Totals 34, 701 27, 784 25, 075 5, 663 93, 223
DEPARTM ENT TOTALS System
Main East North West Total
Fiction 48, 846 25, 608 20,930 3, 878 99, 262
Non-fiction 55, 116 12,058 8, 258 549 75, 981
Paperbacks 16, 652 8,723 8, 684 1, 086 35, 145
Periodicals 3,014 1, 362 794 9 5, 179
Vertical file 555 413 939 2 1, 909
Recordings 14, 318 2, 660 2,356 139 19,473
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System
Main East North West Total
Films 335 --- 6 341
Visual materials 1, 218 165 306 1, 689
Equipment --- 568 568
M etrics 142 142
Inter-library loans:
Volumes borrowed 213 213
loaned 43 43
Totals 140, 452 51,557 42,273 5, 663 239, 945
TRUST FUNDS
Name 31 Dec. '74 Receipts Expense 31 Dec.. '75
Barry $ 1,708.81 $ 93.40 $ --- $ 1, 802.21
Charles 568.54 31.07 --- 599.61
McGuire 1,657.68 90.60 --- 1, 748.28
M ead 4, 678.61 255.77 --- 4, 934.38
Pierce, B. 1, 182.81 58.64 218.00 1,023.45
Pierce, W. 14, 928.19 1, 977.93 689.97 16, 216. 15
Pratt 17, 696.76 1,355.12 600.00 18,451.88
Whitney 810.03 14.49 --- 824.52
Totals $ 43, 231.43 $3, 877.02 $1, 507.97 $ 45, 600.48
FINANCIAL STATEM ENT
July, 1974-June, 1975
Town Appropriation (includes $14, 740. 13 in State Aid) $496,739.00
Receipts from Trust Funds (January 1-December 31, 1975) 3, 877.02
CASH TRANSFERS TO TOWN TREASURER
July, 1974- July, 1975-
June, 1975 December, 1975
Fines $5,024.81 $2, 177.96
Lost and damaged
materials 932.02 207.20
Lost registration plates 74.10 37.60
Reserve postals 92.84 37.56
M iscellaneous 5.00 ---
Totals $6, 128.77 $2, 460.32
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PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
M agazines 304
Newspapers 22
REGISTERED BORROWERS
Adult Juvenile Totals
1973 4, 875 681 5, 556
1974 (July, 1974-June, 1975) 5, 912 965 6, 877
1975 (July, 1975-Dec., 1975) 2,003 364 2, 367
Totals 12;790 2,010 14, 800
EXPENDITURES
Salaries $370, 122.77
Longevity 2, 811.96
Books and other library materials 72, 447.86
Administrative expense 14, 449.20
Contractual Services 23, 726.36
Capital Outlay 12, 294.75
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VALUATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED-1974-1975
Valuation of Property Reported Stolen $ 814, 872.08
Valuation of Property Recovered 439, 841.64
Valuation of Property Recovered for Other Departments 200, 815.00
WORK OF SIGNAL SYSTEM
Day On-duty Calls 21, 862
Night On-duty Calls 32, 564
Radio Calls 13, 311
MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, REPORTS,
SERVICES
Accidents, Automobile (Police at Scene) 626
Accidents, Hit and Run 155
Accidnets Other than Automobile 85
Accidents to Police Vehicles 16
Accosting 13
Alarm of Fire (Police at Scene) 353
Anonymous Telephone Calls Investigated 134
Articles Found 52
Articles Reported Lost 121
Assaults Minor 27
Attempt Suicide 6
Autos-Miscellaneous Reports concerning 183
Automobiles Recovered in Watertown (Stolen in
other jurisdictions) 115
Automobiles Repossessed 5
Bicycles Found 35
Burglar Alarms Answered 1, 011
Cases Investigated (Not otherwise classified) 1, 459
Cats-Complaints concerning 24
Cats-Dead 6
Children Causing Trouble 2, 330
Children Found (Reported Lost by Parents) 16
Civil Matters 21
Closed House Checks 5, 196
Deaths-Sudden 29
Department and Other Summons Served or Sent to
Other Departments for Service 5, 082
Disturbance 93
Disturbances in Diners, Restaurants, etc. 70
Dogs-Complaints concerning 304
Dogs-Dead 6
Door-to-door Solicitors Investigated 91
Doors and Windows Found Open by Police 97
Escaped Persons 13
Escorts Provided 850
False Bomb Reports 24
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Family Trouble 302
Investigations-Areas of Trouble 337
Investigations-Army 14
Investigations-Civil Service Commission 64
Investigations-District Attorney 25
Investigations-Federal Bureau of Investigation 14
Investigations-Other Departments 71
Investigations-Selectmen 21
Labor Disputes 45
Landlord and Tenant Trouble 55
Lights Burning in Closed Buildings (Found by Police) 4
Lock-Outs 132
Malicious Destruction of Property 12
Mentally Sick Persons 36
Messages Delivered 10
Missing Persons-Other Departments 4
Missing Persons-Watertown 58
Narcotics Cases Investigated 105
Noisy Parties 188
Persons Transported to Hospital 921
Police Take Notice (Special Requests from Citizens) 16
Protective Custody 451
Prowlers 35
Recommendations for Citizens 47
Sick and Injured Assisted (Exclusive of Persons
Transported to Hospital) 503
Street Lights Out (Reported by Police) 187
Storm Damage 15
Summons and Subpoenas Served for Other Departments 347
Sunday or Holiday Work Permits Issued 55
Suspicious Cars Investigated 19
Suspicious Persons Investigated 81
Threatening 15
Trespassing 6
Trouble with Neighbors 109
Vandalism 514
Violation of Liquor Laws 35
Windows Broken (Number of incidents reported and
investigated) 487
TOTAL Calls answered for Miscellaneous Complaints,
etc. 23, 988
TOTAL Investigations made by Inspectors Division 1, 981
TOTAL Investigations made by Juvenile Division 418
TOTAL Investigations made by License Bureau 3, 604
GRAND TOTAL: 29,991
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ARRESTS
Total Number 5,571
Males 5,062
Females 509
*Includes Traffic Violations covered in report of Traffic Division.
Annoying and Accosting 1
Annoying Telephone Calls 2
Arrests for Other Departments 21
Arson 8
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 15
Assault and Battery 16
Assault and Battery on Police Officer 5
Assault with intent to Rape 2
Assault with intent to Rob I
Attempt to Break and Enter 4
Attempt Larceny 3
Attempt Larceny of Motor Vehicle 4
Attempt to Obtain Controlled Substance with Forged
Prescription 2
Attempt to Rescue Prisoner from Police Officer 1
Being concerned in Registering Bets on the Result of
a Contest of Skill 1
Being concerned in Registering Bets on the Speed of
Horses 2
Being concerned in Setting Up and Promoting a Lottery 3
Being present where Gaming Apparatus was Found 1
Breaking and Entering (Daytime) 7
Breaking and Entering (Night-time) 12
Breaking and Entering and Larceny (Daytime) 13
Breaking and Entering and Larceny (Night-time) 28
Breaking Glass in Building 1
Burglarious Tools in Possession 13
Conspiracy to Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud 2
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws 5
Contempt of Court 2
Contributing to the Deliquency of a Minor 1
Default Warrant 29
Disorderly Person 99
Disturbing the Peace 2
Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in a Public Place 11
Entering without Breaking (Daytime) 2
Escapee 4
Forgery I
Forging a Prescription to Obtain a Controlled Substance 1
Fugitive from Justice 1
Giving a False Name to a Police Officer 1
Intimidation of a Witness 2
Indecent Exposure 2
Kidnapping 2
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Larceny 62
Larceny by Check 21
Larceny by False Pretense 1
Larceny of Motor Vehicle 9
Larceny of Controlled Substance 2
Lewd and Lascivious Person 5
Malicious Destruction of Property 27
Malicious Destruction of Gravestones 2
Minor in Possession of Alcohol 3
Non-support of Wife and Child 4
Peeping Tom I
Perjury 2
Possession of Firearms in the Commission of
a Felony 2
Possession and Use of Toxic Vapors I
Public Lodger 13
Rape 1
Receiving Stolen Property 43
Robbery-Armed 13
Runaway 8
Selling Cigarettes without a License 1
Selling Goods not being an Itinerant Vendor 1
Threatening 3
Trespassing 11
Truant I
Unlawful Possession of Alcoholic Beverage 1
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 43
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent
to Distribute 3
Unlawful Possession of Counterfeit Bills 1
Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 5
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 4
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon with Serial Number
Obliterated 1
Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe 3
Unlawfully Keeping for Sale Alcoholic Beverages 4
Using aMotor Vehicle without Authority 8
Unnatural and Lascivious Act on a Child Under
16 Years of Age 1
Uttering 31
Uttering a Forged Prescription 1
Violation of Probation 1
TOTAL: 677
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MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES REPORTED IN WATERTOWN
WITH RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION BY DETECTIVE DIVISION
Actual
CRIM E Reported Unfounded Offenses Solved Unsolved
Accosting 11 1 10 4 6
Assault and Battery 96 0 96 55 41
Assault with a
Dangerous Weapon 24 2 22 15 7
Auto Theft 246 7 239 2 237
Auto Theft-Attempt 47 0 47 3 44
AWOL, U.S. Army 4 0 4 3 1
Breaking and Entering 87 9 78 16 62
Breaking and Entering-
Attempt 56 7 49 7 42
Breaking and Entering and
Larceny 325 9 316 65 251
Kidnapping 1 0 1 1 0
Larceny Under $50.00 240 4 236 36 200
Larceny-$50.00 and
Over 315 4 311 28 283
Larceny-Attempt 25 0 25 4 21
Larceny of Bicycle 170 0 170 2 168
Larceny by Check 36 0 36 31 5
Lewd and Lascivious
Person 28 0 28 19 9
Rape 2 0 2 1 1
Rape-Attempt 1 0 1 1 0
Receiving Stolen Property 42 0 42 42 0
Ringing False Alarm of
Fire 193 0 193 4 189
Robbery 32 2 30 8 22
1,981 45 1,936 347 1,589
PLUS: Crimes committed in
previous years and
solved as a result of
investigation in 1974-
75:
Breaking and Entering 3
Breaking and Entering and
Larceny 15
TOTALS: 1,981 45 1,936 365 1, 589
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REPORT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION SECTION
DETECTIVE DIVISION
Negatives Enlarge-
PICTURES TAKEN Developed ments
At Scenes of Accidents (Street defects, etc.) 25 6
At Scenes of Auto Accidents 90 46
For Evidence-in Court (various crimes) 110 72
Miscellaneous -105 120
Of Fingerprints at Scene of Crimes 84 46
Of Prisoners (Black and White Pictures) 50 95
Of Prisoners (Color Transparencies) 630 0
Of Prisoners (For other Police Departments) 112 240
Polaroid Prints 0 216
TOTAL: 1, 206 841
FINGERPRINTS TAKEN, CLASSIFIED AND PROCESSED-1974-75
At Crime Scenes 121
For the Federal Bureau of Investigation 105
For Firearm Permits 120
For Massachusetts Department of Public Safety 130
For Private Citizens, (Civil Service, Immigration, etc.) 212
For Watertown Police Records 135
Received from Other Departments-Classified and Filed 120
TOTAL: 943 sets
LICENSE BUREAU
The following is a tabulation of investigations made by the License
Bureau during the year ending 30 June 1975:
Approval Denial
Type of License or Permit Recommended Recommended Total
Auctioneer 12 0 12
Auto Dealer-Class I 10 0 10
Class II 12 2 14
Class III 3 1 4
Beano 8 0 8
Bowling Alley 2 0 2
Certificate of Character-
Constable 2 0 2
256
Incorporators 27 0 27
Peddlers 8 0 8
Christmas Tree 4 0 4
Coin-operated Amusement Devices 36 2 38
Entertainment-Lord's Day 5 0 5
Firearms-Alien Registration 33 0 33
Ammunition Dealer 3 0 3
Carry 116 38 154
Dealer 3 1 4
Gunsmith 4 0 4
Identification Cards 635 1 636
Machine Gun 1 0 1
Hackney-Carriage 23 0 23
Drivers/Badges 119 1 120
Drivers/Badges (Duplicates) 8 0 8
Stands 25 0 25
Stands (Transferred) 8 0 8
Inn-holder 1 0 1
Investigations for Selectmen
Change of Manager 22 2 24
Change of Name 8 0 8
Change of Officers 6 0 6
Change of Ownership 22 0 22
Change of Stockholders 3 0 3
Extension of Premises 2 0 2
Pledge of Stock 3 0 3
Transfer of Hackney Carriage 4 0 4
Transfer of Location 3 0 3
Miscellaneous 122 0 122
Junk Collector 3 1 4
Liquor-Club 11 2 13
Entertainment 14 0 14
Inn-holder 1 0 1
One-day Beer Permit 473 0 473
Package-All Liquor 9 0 9
Package-Beer and Wine 4 0 4
Restaurant 29 1 30
Special Closing Hours 115 0 115
Lodging House 6 0 6
Music Box 27 0 27
Pool Room 1 0 1
Public Dance 36 0 36
Public Weighmaster 10 0 10
Raffle and Bazaar 17 0 17
Second-hand Dealer 6 0 6
Solicitors 13 1 14
Special Police Officers 58 0 58
Sunday License 5 0 5
Tag Days 12 0 12
Victualler 70 1 71
2,223 54 2, 277
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LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY CHIEF
154 Bicycle Registrations $ 38.50
635 Firearms Identification Cards 1, 270.00
3 Gunsmith and Firearms Dealer Licenses 15.00
23 Hackney Carriage Licenses 23.00
119 Hackney Driver Licenses 595.00
8 Hackney Driver Licenses (Duplicates) 16.00
33 Hackney Stand Licenses 99.00
116 Permits to Carry Firearms 1, 160.00
3 Permits to Sell Ammunition 3.00
1 Permit to Possess Machine Gun 10.00
RECEIPTS FROM COPYING MACHINE
543 Copies of Police Reports for Insurance Companies,
et al $1, 629.00
26 Copies of Police Photographs 130.00
RETURNS MADE TO TOWN BY COURT FROM
RECEIPTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE FINES: $44, 237.00
PARKING METER RECEIPTS $18,293.81
GRAND TOTAL: $67,389.31
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During the year ending 30 June 1975, complaints involving 418 juveniles
were registered with this department. Some juveniles were complained
of more than once and the figures below reflect the total number of com-
plaints. For example, a juvenile complained of in three separate instances
or who was in court on three separate charges is counted as three in the
tabulations below:
Complaints Court Cases
Type of Offense Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
Arson 4 0 4 4 0 4
Assault and Battery 10 0 10 0 0 0
Auto Theft 3 0 3 1 0 1
Assault with a Dangerous
Weapon 2 0 2 2 0 2
Auto Theft-Attempt 1 0 1 1 0 1
B-B Gun Violations 3 0 3 0 0 0
Breaking and Entering
and Larceny 37 0 37 23 0 23
Disorderly Person 9 7 16 9 3 12
Disturbance 61 21 82 2 0 2
Drinking in a Public Place 7 1 8 7 1 8
Drunkenness 17 6 23 0 0 0
Escapees Apprehended 5 0 5 0 0 0
False Alarm of Fire 3 0 3 0 0 0
Larceny 19 2 21 8 1 9
Lewd and Lascivious
Person 1 0 1 1 0 1
M alicious Destruction of
Property 32 3 35 12 0 12
Malicious Mischief 60 4 64 0 0 0
Narcotics Offenses 12 2 14 5 2 7
Operating to Endanger 0 1 1 0 1 1
Operating Under the
Influence of Liquor 0 1 1 0 1 1
Receiving Stolen Property 2 2 4 2 2 4
Runaway 2 6 8 2 6 8
Stubborn Child 2 0 2 0 0 0
Threatening 1 0 1 0 0 0
Traffic Violations 17 4 21 17 4 21
Trespassing 31 8 39 0 0 0
Using a Motor Vehicle
without Authority 4 0 4 4 0 4
Violation of Probation 1 0 1 1 0 1
Weapons Carrying 3 1 4 3 1 4
TOTALS: 349 69 418 104 22 126
Each time a juvenile came to our attention, a card was filed listing his or
her name and the offense in which he or she was involved.
Every possible consideration was given each boy and girl before they
were brought before the court. Complaints involving juveniles not taken
to court were handled in an informal manner after consultation with
parents, clergy and school authorities.
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TRAFFIC DIVISION
CASES PROSECUTED IN COURT: During the year ending 30 June 1975, a
total of 4, 894 violations of the traffic laws were prosecuted in the Second
District Court of Eastern Middlesex at Waltham. Tabulation is as follows:
Abandoning Motor Vehicle 2
Allowing Improper Person to Operate Motor Vehicle 8
Allowing Uninsured Motor Vehicle to Stand in Public Way 4
Allowing Unregistered Motor Vehicle to Stand in Public Way 2
Attaching Wrong Registration Plates 26
Defective Equipment 22
Excessive Smoke 2
Fail to Display Proper Registration Plate 8
Fail to Exercise Care Starting and Turning 16
Fail to Give Directional Signal 1
Fail to Keep to Right of Roadway 72
Fail to Notify Registry of Motor Vehicles of Change of Address 2
Fail to Show Caution Exiting Driveway 3
Fail to Show Caution Stopping 1
Fail to Slow at Intersection 8
Fail to Slow for Pedestrian 3
.Fail to Stop for Pedestrian Light 1
Fail to Stop for Police Officer 15
Fail to Stop for School Bus 19
Fail to Stop for Stop Sign resulting in Accident I
Fail to Use Caution on Entering 1
Fail to Yield Right of Way to Oncoming Motor Vehicle 1
Flashing Red Light 16
Giving False Name to Police Officer 1
Illegal Left Turn 9
Illegal .Right Turn 1
Impeded Operation of Motor Vehicle 2
Leaving Motor Vehicle Unattended with Motor Running 2
Leaving Scene of Accident after Causing Personal Injury
w/o making self known 1
Leaving Scene of Accident after Causing Property Damage
w/o making self known 24
Left of Center of Roadway 14
No Inspection Sticker e 172
Noisy M uffler 22
One Way Street 23
Operating M/V After Expiration of License 6
Operating M/V After Revocation of License 15
Operating M/V After Suspension of License 15
Operating M/V in Violation of License Restriction 5
Operating M/V on Sidewalk 2
Operating M/V so as to Endanger 31
Operating M/V Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance 1
Operating M/V Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor 43
Operating M/V with Altered Rear End 1
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Operating M/V with Broken Windshield 1
Operating M/V without Corrective Lenses 5
Operating M/V without Front Plate Attached 17
Operating M/V without a License 40
OperatingM/V without License in Possession 56
Operating M/V without Proper Lights 11
OperatingM/V without Registration in Possession 57
Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle 48
Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle 34
Operating Motorcycle in Violation of Learner's Permit 4
Operating Motorcycle without a Helmet 3
Parking Violations 1, 800
Passing Funeral on Right 2
Passing Motor Vehicle on Right 46
Possession of Counterfeit License 2
Possession of Stolen Inspection Sticker 1
Rear Plate Not Illuminated 1
Red Light 258
Refusing to Show License to Police Officer 3
Refusing to Show Registration to Police Officer 2
Speeding 1,721
Sticker on Rear Window not Issued by Registry 1
Stop Sign 149
Studded Tires 6
Walk Light Violations 2
WARNINGS: In addition to the above-cited cases prosecuted in court,
this department issued five hundred and fifty (550) written warnings to
motorists. Breakdown is as follows:
Fail to Obey Traffic Signal 75
Illegal Overtaking 7
Illegal Turn 17
Operating a M/V on the Wrong Side of the Street 28
Speeding 211
Stop Sign 124
Other Hazardous Violations 82
Other Non-hazardous Violations 6
PARKING VIOLATIONS: A total of 19,497 parking violations were re-
corded during the year ending 30 June 1975, and violation notices issued.
Of this number, 8,083 were for parking meter violations, and 11, 414 for
other parking,violations.
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ENGINEERING: In the year ending 30 June 1975, the Traffic Division
conducted thirty-eight (38) surveys at the following locations for the
purpose indicated:
Arsenal Street Traffic Hazard
Barnard Avenue Restricted Parking Permit
Beacon Park Traffic Hazard
Belmont Street (#962) Traffic Hazard
Belmont Street at Sheldon Road Traffic Signal Permit
Belmont Street at Sycamore Street Traffic Signal Permit
Bradford Road at Orchard Street Traffic Hazard
Bridgham Avenue Restricted Parking Permit
Brigham and Garfield Streets Reverse Present Stop Signs
California Street Traffic Hazard
Carver Road Restricted Parking Permit
Church Street Restricted Parking Permit
Common Street Traffic Signal Permit
Common Street Restricted Parking Permit
Commonwealth Road and
Maplewood Street Traffic Hazard
Cross Street Remove Parking Restrictions
Clarendon Street Traffic Hazard
Derby Road Restricted Parking Permit
Highland Avenue Restricted Parking Permit
Howard Street Remove Parking Restrictions
Jackson Road Restricted Parking Permit
Langdon Avenue Restricted Parking Permit
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Revise and Update Present Bus
Authority Stop Locations
Main Street (#304) Traffic Hazard
Main Street (4404) Remove Parking Restriction
Middlesex Road Remove Parking Restriction
Myrtle Street Commercial Vehicle Exclusion
Mt. Auburn St. Extension at
Spring Street Traffic Hazard
North Beacon Street Traffic Island Reconstruction
Orchard Street Restricted Parking Permit
Robbins Road Restricted Parking Permit
Russell Avenue Restricted Parking Permit
Russell Avenue Traffic Hazard
School Street (#399) Traffic Hazard
Theurer Park Restricted Parking Permit
Walnut Street (#124) Traffic Hazard
Watertown Square Traffic Hazard
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For the purpose of encouraging cooperation between the licenses and
the Police Department, and with a view to detecting possible violations of
the laws or regulations governing a specific license, the License Bureau
made 1,327 personal inspections of licensed premises during the past
fiscal year. Any irregularities observed during these inspections or
otherwise brought to our attention, were thoroughly investigated and
corrective action taken. In most instances this was accomplished by
reprimand of warning and such irregularities and the corrective action
taken were noted in department records.
As a result of investigations made by the License Bureau and subsequent
complaints filed by this department, the Board of Selectmen took the
following action against certain licenses:
Liquor Restaurant License - Suspended 2 months - 2
Liquor Restaurant License - Suspended 3 months - 1
Liquor Club License - Suspended Indefinitely - 1
All-Liquor Package License - Warning - 1
Auto Dealer-Class lI License - Revoked - 1
During the year, this department found it necessary to take action against
other licenses as follows:
Hackney Driver License - Revoked - 1
Firearms Identification Card - Revoked - 1
GAMBLING AND VICE
All persons known to have been concerned in gaming activities in the
past, and all establishments likely to foster or encourage such activities,
were kept under constant surveillance. All" tips",anonymous or otherwise,
were thoroughly investigated. Although some of these " tips" prove to be
unfounded, or it is impossible to gather sufficient evidence to present to
the courts, we welcome all such assistance in our constant effort to keep
the Town free of gambling element.
During the year ending 30 June 1975, the following gambling cases were
prosecuted:
Being concerned in Registering Bets on the Result of a Contest of Skill 1
Being concerned in Registering Bets on the Speed of Horses . . . . . . 2
Being concerned in Setting Up and Promoting a Lottery . . . . . . . . . 3
Being Present where Gaming Apparatus was Found . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NARCOTICS
Officers assigned to the License Bureau, Detective Division and Juvenile
Bureau, as well as many officers of the Uniformed Division, did outstanding
work in the investigation and prosecution of offenses related to Narcotics
and Harmful Drugs. A total of 105 separate incidents were investigated,
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as a result of which fifty-two persons were arrested and prosecuted in
the Waltham District Court. A total of 63 charges resulted from these
arrests. Tabulation of these charges is as follows:
Attempt to Obtain a Controlled Substance with Forged Prescription . . 2
Conspiracy to Obtain a Controlled Substance by Fraud . . . . . . . . 2
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Forging a Prescription to Obtain a Controlled Substance . . . . . 1
Larceny of a Controlled Substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Possession and Use of Toxic Vapors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance . . . . . . . . . . 43
Unlawful Poss'n of Controlled Substance with intent to Distribute . . 3
Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Needle and Syringe . . . . . . 3
Uttering a Forged Prescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Of the fifty-two (52) persons arrested on these charges, forty-seven
(47) were under 25 years of age.
In the area of Narcotics and Harmful Drugs too, we welcome assistance
given us by citizens in the way of" tips" or confidential information. All
such information is thoroughly investigated and the identity of the person
furnishing such help is held in strict confidence.
Once again, in the year ending 30 June 1975, we enjoyed splendid co-
operation from the Personnel of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and
Dangerous Drugs and the State Police Narcotics Bureau, both on investiga-
tions and exchange of information.
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PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENTS MADE IN 1974-75
PERMANENT PATROLMEN DATE OF APPOINTMENT
Joseph T. Beirne, Jr. 23 January 1975
Robert G. Corazzini 23 January 1975
David E. Cronin 23 January 1975
Robert M. Eldredge 23 January 1975
Thomas J. Flaherty 23 January 1975
Terry W. Langley 23 January 1975
Charles W. Lenaghan, Jr. 23 January 1975
Henry E. MacNeil, Jr. 23 January 1975
Gerard J. Mullen 23 January 1975
Joseph T. Murphy 23 January 1975
Harry E. Palmer, Jr. 23 January 1975
PERMANENT JUNIOR CLERK-TYPIST
Rita D. Cugini 5 September 1974
TEMPORARY JUNIOR CLERK (CETA PROGRAM)
Mary McCarron 7 October 1974
RETIREMENTS
Originally Years
NAM E RANK Appointed Retired Service
Francis A. Garafalo Patrolman 5-18-31 7-31-74 43
Thomas H. Furdon Patrolman 5-28-53 11-6-74 21
Lawrence F. Galligan Lieutenant 2-17-44 4-2-75 31
Richard T. Bartley Patrolman 3-7-46 6-27-75 29
RESIGNATIONS
Joseph C. Messina Patrolman 12-15-74 1 1
TERMINATIONS
George W. Comeau Ptlmn .
(Provisional) 12-29-73 1-22-75 1
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ACCIDENTS: During the year ending 30 June 1975, there was a total of
six hundred and fifty-eight(658) reportable accidents (accidents involving
personal injury andjor property damage over $200.00) in Watertown.
Breakdown of these 658 accidents is as follows:
Auto vs Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Auto vs Fixed Object . . . . . . . 76
Auto vs Moving Motor Vehicle . . 438
Auto vs Parked Motor Vehicle . . 93
Auto vs Pedestrian . . . . . . . .. 36
Three hundred and seventy-nine (379) of these accidents resulted in
Property Damage only. Two hundred and seventy nine (279) involved
Personal Injury with a total of three- hundred and eighty-seven(387)
persons being injured.
FATAL ACCIDENTS: The foregoing accident figures include three (3)
fatal accidents in which three(3) persons were killed.
DATE OF NAME OF PERSON
ACCIDENT KILLED LOCATION OF ACCIDENT
04-15-75 Wayne A. Merchant Watertown St. at Derby Rd.
Operator(Motorcycle)
06-05-75 Richard J. Vincent Pleasant Street
Passenger
06-29-75 Richard Young Main St. at Chruch St.
Bicyclist
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: In the
year ending 30 June 1975, this department recommended to the Registrar
of Motor Vehicles that action be takenbyhim in individual cases as follows:
Application for New Licenses be APPROVED . . . 1
Licenses be SUSPENDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM: During the year ending 30 June 1975,
officers of this department spoke to all classes of the Driver Education
Course at Watertown High School and St. Patrick's High School on Pedestrian
Safety, Good Driving Habits and Traffic Rules and Regulations.
Officers of this department spoke to all elementary school children on
Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety, Safe Winter Recreation and Methods of
Dealing with Strangers. They also spoke to all pre-school children groups
on Pedestrain Safety.
We are indebted to the School Department, the Library Department and the
various Nursery Schools in town for their assistance in arranging schedules
for these various presentations.
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TRAINING
In October, 1974, Captain Walter T. Munger and Lieutenant Charles A.
Jacoppo, attended a week-long course in Police Management. This course
was conducted by the FBI in cooperation with the Massachusetts Criminal
Justice Training Council.
A forty-hour training course in Alcohol Detection, including the use of
the Breathalyzer, was conducted by the Massachusetts State Police in
November, 1974. This course was conducted at Fort Devens. Sergeants
Earl F. Doggett, Ernest W. Evans, Jr., and Richard M. Gagnon attended
and successfully completed this course and are now qualified operators of
the Breathalyzer.
In December, 1974, Lieutenant George A. Terrazzano and Patrolmen
Charles Hunt and Anthony E.Vlecca attended a training course in procedures
to be followed in the use of the new Computerized Teletype System.
In December, 1974, Captain Robert M. Kelly and Lieutenant Edward J.
Vaughan were invited to attend a one-week course in Gambling Technology
at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This course covered all phases
of illegal gambling and investigative techniques to be used in combatting
these activities. All expenses, including transportation, tuition, meals,
etc., were paid for by the FBI.
In February, 1975, the following-named members of the department
attended a Red Cross First Aid Training Course. This course was conducted
in seven (7) two-hour sessions and is part of a 26-hour course required
by statute:
Sergeant John F. Papalia Patrolman Kenneth F. Brown
Patrolman Richard W. Long Patrolman Anthony E. Flecca
Patrolman John J. Reardon Patrolman Anthony Geraci
Patrolman Santo P. Arria Patrolman Walter C. Robak
Patrolman Joseph J. DelRaso Patrolman Robert P. Quinn
Patrolman Benedict Centola Patrolman Alfred C. Pettiglio
Patrolman John J. Brady Patrolman Robert G. Kelland
Patrolman John J. York of this department, a Certified Instructor in
Standard First Aid and Personal Safety was the instructor for this course.
Three members of the department attended the Crime Scene Search
Program - a two-week course in Criminalistics, i.e., " The application of
the physical sciences to the detection of crime". This program was
presented at the State Police Academy in Framingham. Patrolman Rudolph
G. Iodice attended the course from January 27th thru February 7th, 1975.
Patrolmen Frederick S. Griffin and Cornelius F. Farrell attended from
March 3rd thru March 14th, 1975.
Starting February loth, 1975, Patrolmen Dennis Dhoku and Robert M.
Eldredge attended a two-week course on Drugs and Drug Abuse. This
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course was conducted by the FBI and covered such aspects of the drug
problem as.
Drug Identification Clandestine Laboratories
Narcotic Addiction Undercover Investigations
Search and Sefsure Affidavits in Drug Case
During the year, Sergeant Earl F. Doggett, of this department, a Certified
Firearms Instructor, conducted a refresher course in the Use of the
12-Gauge Shotgun for the following-named members of the department:
Sergeant Richard M. Gagnon Sergeant George M. Tocci
Sergeant Americo F. Parrella Sergeant John J. Whooley
Beginning on February 18th, 1975, Patrolman Rudolph G. Iodice attended
the Municipal Police Investigators School conducted by the Massachusetts
State Police at the State Police Academy in Framingham. This was a
two-week course.
During the year, the following-name-1 members of the department, each
at a different time,attended a two-week course at Babson College, Wel lesley,
in Law Enforcement Management:
Lieutenant Walter J. O'Loughlin Sergeant Earl F. Doggett
Sergeant Americo F. Parella Sergeant Ernest W. Evans,Jr.
This course was sponsored by the New England Association of Chiefs of
Police.
In June, 1975, the following-named officers (appointed in January, 1975)
successfully completed the twelve-week Police Basic Training Course as
required by Statute and were graduated from the Boston Police Academy:
Patrolman Robert M. Eldredge Patrolman Henry MacNeil,Jr.
Patrolman Terry W. Langley Patrolman Gerard J. Mullen
Patrolman Charles W. Lenaghan,Jr. Patrolman Joseph T. Murphy
During the year ending 30 June 1975, twenty-two (22) members of the
department attended local colleges. The following-named received Law
Enforcement Degrees from Northeastern University as indicated:
Sergeant John B. Real Associate Degree
Patrolman James E. Conley, Jr. Associate Degree
Patrolman John D. Jackson Associate Degree
Patrolman Daniel J. Hartis, Jr. Associate Degree
Patrolman William Withycombe Bachelors Degree
With a view to promoting efficiency and providing the town with a better
trained, well-informed police force, the Chief, from time to time during
the year, in bulletin form, furnished all members of the department with
copies of certain laws, their interpretation and application, as well as
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copies of all amendments to the General Laws in the Acts of 1974 and 1975
which were pertinent to police work in any way.
AUXILIARY POLICE
During the year ending 30 June 1975, there were thirty-five (35) active,
uniformed members of the Auxiliary Police Force. These men gave freely
and willingly of their time to assist the men of the regular force. Their
devotion to duty was constantly in evidence as they reported for their
assignments without regard to holidays, weather conditions, or other
personal inconvenience.
Regularly - on an average of four nights a week during the year -
Auxiliary Officers, each in his turn, reported for Traffic Duty and/or
General Patrol Duty from 7:30 P.M. to Midnight. The two Civil Defense
Patrol Cars assigned to the Auxiliary Police traveled 7,035 miles on
General Patrol Duty throughout the town, paying particular attention to
school buildings and other Town facilities.
Training classes were conducted for all Auxiliary Officers on both
single-action and double-action shooting, as well as the Duties and Respon-
sibilities of the Auxiliary Police Officer.
During the year Auxiliary Officers worked a total of 4,500 man hours.
Periods of major activity were the Fourth of July, the Labor Day weekend,
HalovWen, the Police Christmas Parade on November 17th, 1974, the
Christmas Season and the Memorial Day weekend.
Members of the Auxiliary Police, under Auxiliary Chief Thomas Sherry,
are to be commended for their excellent spirit, their willingness to serve
the community and the efficiency with which they accomplished all assign-
ments given them. They were of invaluable assistance to the regular
force during the year.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we wish to thank the Justices of the Superior and District
Courts, the Clerks of same, the District Attorney and his assistants, the
Honorable Board of Selectmen, members of the Finance Committee, other
Town Officers and the many law enforcement agencies and public-spirited
citizens who cooperated with this department during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH P. KELLY
Chief of Police
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CIVIL DEFENSE
1975
The Civil Defense System is set up primarily as a means of protecting
and saving lives in time of natural or man-made disaster. Thus, the
designated period, July 1, 1974 through December 31, 1975, has been spent
in furthering and expanding the over all program of Civil Defense in
Watertown.
The Community Fallout Shelter Plan is the foundation of local emergency
readiness and in recognition, this Agency has 32,633 spaces that have been
surveyed and approved as shelter areas, of which 25,663 spaces have been
licensed, marked and allotted radiological supplies. We presently have 34
publicly licensed shelters located throughout the Town and, in addition,
4,392 private dwellings have been designated as adequate fallout shelters
under the Home Fallout Protection Survey conducted by the Bureau of
Census, the latter dwellings having available space for 26,368 residents.
A Radiological exchange was made this year of all shelter and monitoring
station kits.
The Auxiliary Fire Department, currently numbering 38, is maintaining
its condition of readiness, having its own fire station at the former Watertown
Arsenal which is operated four nights a week. It has a Rescue Truck, Fire
Engine, Station Wagon and a Jeep adapted by the men for use as a Lighting
Unit. These volunteers answered 68 fire or rescue responses plus assisting
at 9 multiple alarm fires and contributed a total of 14,694 manhours during
this eighteen month period. They attended 3 parades and 21 parades and
musters. In addition,the Auxiliary Fire Department participated in numerous
civic projects, some of which include providing lighting for the following
events: Watertown 4th of July celebrations, the Italian Festival, Blood
Pressure Clinic, search in Waltham for boys believed lost in the river,
Community Day at Camp Pequosette and Author's Day at the Main Library.
They hosted the Pennsylvania Horsemen, provided rescue service for the
Bike-a-Thon, stand-by for the Raytheon when water pressure was lost in
the area, pumped out the Watertown Savings Bank, pumped out cellars,
dug out hydrants and assisted in emergency traffic control during snowstorms
and hurricanes, they also took charge of watering the newly seeded acres
for several weeks at Camp Pequosette. The Auxiliary held a Firemen's
Parade and Muster for the Bicentennial Celebration. During the nationally
televised Bicentennial Parade, which included President Ford's visit to
New England, they covered two Concord fire stations for the regular
department, the Auxiliary Police also assisted Concord with three cruisers
and twenty-three men for this event. A Disaster Drill in conjunction with
the Mt. Auburn Hospital was set up at the Arsenal Fire Station and partici-
pated in by all sectors of Civil Defense and regular Fire, Police and Highway
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Departments. Shelter supplies were relocated by the Auxiliary Fire from
the Western Electric Co. and the Administration Building. Eight men
received training at the Topsfield Training Academy. Four men have
received EMT training. The men, with an assist from the CETA Program,
painted the first floor and the two main rooms of the second floor at the
Arsenal Fire Station. They were participants in the film" Conflagration"
depicting the Chelsea Fire.
The Auxiliary Police Department, comprising 32 officers and men, has
been extremely active, having trained men readily available for holiday
and weekend traffic, parades, field events and special duties of varied
types. These men are continually being trained in police procedures,
including proper weapon maintenance and use, patrol, search and seizure,
traffic control, rescue, first aid, riot control, radiological monitoring, etc.
They are used to augment the regular police force during emergencies and
are supplied by Civil Defense with proper police equipment, uniforms, two
police cruisers, plus two transcievers. All members received certificates
for a refresher course in First Aid conducted by the Red Cross. A new
room was assigned to the Auxiliary Police at the station and has been
painted and fixed up by the volunteers. This department has contributed
over 8,000 man-hours covering the span of this report.
Radio drills are held monthly with State and Federal authorities, originating
from our Emergency Control Center, by the Communications Division,
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES). Plans for a Town-wide
Emergency Communications System are being formulated. The E.O.C.
has been relocated to the Arsenal Fire Station.
The Director attended two 3-day Seminars on Emergency Preparedness,
a 12 hour Emergency Planning Course, meetings on Federal Funding for
Communications, Energy Committee hosted by the University of Massa-
chusetts, CD Evaluation, Land Use Study, Bicentennial and monthly Area
and Sector meetings. The Disaster Plan for the Emerson Nursing Home
was approved and help given to update the Postal Disaster Plan. CD courses
were planned and set up in the Watertown School System. Certificates in
1.im, Study Courses were awarded two members of this office in recognition
of the satisfactory completion of Introduction to Radiological Monitoring and
CD, USA. The Operations Plan required by the Federal Government was
updated from 1959 to present and approved. Program Papers and Staffing
Patterns were completed and approved for FY 176. 9 Federal audit was
made. Ration Board information and Floor data were dispensed to State
and Federal Agencies. Watertown Resources Inventory was sent to the
State. The CD trailer was set up as an.Information Center and Bicentennial
Headquarters. An ambulance was acquired by CD through the Red Cross
for use by the Town until the new Rescue was delivered, after an accident
totaled the existing one.
This Agency has received partial reimbursement under Federal
Contributions for Personnel and Administrative Expenses this period
amounting to a total of 45,509.56 and Matching Funds for $204.34. This
has been turned over to the E & D Town Account. The amount of Surplus
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Property acquired through the Commonwealth of Mass., State Agency for
Surplus Properly, including a 60 x 15 trailer, generator, band saw, 4 x 2
truck van, pick-up truck,cementmixer,cargotrailer, shelving, typewriters,
and forklift in the period 7/1/74 through 12/31/75 totals $61,000.00 (Federal
Acquisition Cost). 'Ibis was purchased at a cost to the 'Down of$2,420.38.
Since 1957 CD has obtained a total of over $433,000.00 of surplus material
through this program at a total cost of only $15,705.28.
Respectftdly submitted,
John L. Papalia
Director of Civil Defense
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The following report of the Sealer of Weights & Measures for the year
1975 is submitted. Sealing Fees collected and turned in to Town Treasurer
$1848.70.
Scales Adjusted Sealed Not-Sealed Condemned
Over 10,000 1 7
5,000 to 10,000 1
100 to 5,000 35 85 1
Under 100 86 173 5
10 lbs or less 9 22 2
Weights
Avoirdupois 149
Metric 111
Apothecary 87
Meters
Gasoline 96 242 19
Oil Grease 59 8
Vehicle Tank 14 37
Bulk Storage 4 4
Taxi Meter 22
Fabric Measuring Devices
Cloth 10
Yard Sticks 10
Total 245 1019 34 1
Inspections Trial Weighings
Pedlers License 55 15,100
Clinical Thermometers 150
Markings of Bread and One pedler taken to court found
other food Pkgs. 12,700 guilty and fined $50.00.
Respectfully submitted
Charles A. Henderson
Weights & Measures
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CEMETERY AND GROUNDS
PARK SECTION
The Division in 1975 completed the landscaping of Knowles Delta.
Coolidge Playground was rebuilt.
Re-Landscaped front of Town Hall and East Branch Library.
Constructed a new baseball diamond at East Junior High School.
Commenced replanking of the bleachers at Victory Field.
Redecorated two field houses. One at Victory Field and West End
Playgrounds.
Constructed 11 new tennis courts and 4 new basketball courts. . . .
TREE SECTION
Removals - 90
Planting - 160 trees
1975
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES JAMES P. CLARK, SUPT.
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS . . . . . . .
TOTAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BALANCE RETURNED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAID TO TREASURER FOR INTERMENTSAND CHARGES ... $12,473.00
PAID TO TREASURER FOR SALE OF LOTS ... . . . . . . . . . . 11,461.80
PAID TO TREASURER FOR PERPETUAL CARE . ... . . . . . . 16,427.70
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INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . 121
INTERMENTS IN COMMON STREET CEMETERY . . . . . none
CREMATIONS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . 4
DISINTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . none
REINTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . none
LOTS SOLD IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INFANT GRAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SINGLEGRAVES . . .•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3 GRAVE LOTS . 16
5 GRAVE LOTS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 GRAVE LOTS . 1
FOUNDATIONS PLACED FOR MONUMENTS AND
MARKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SECTION
Joseph P. MoHugh , P.E. Town Engineer
Submitted herewith is my annual report of the activities of the Engineering
Division for the calendar year ending December 31, 1975.
GENERAL ENGINEERING WORK
The Engineering Division has had a year of high productivity. Playgrounds
have under gone extensive up dating with this division giving lines and
grades. Sprinkler systems have been designed by the Engineering Staff
for these areas.
A portion of Arsenal Street and School Street have been regraded and
rebuilt along with numerous new sidewalk and curbing projects.
A new sewer line was installed in a portion of Fayette Street.
Many plans have been made by this office for easements and playground
use also plans requested by other departments or agencies.
This ye- G should bring the Chapter 90 project for reconstruction of
Cooli _nue to reality.
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MISCELLANEOUS DATA
Number of sewer connections in sewer system 8239
Miles of sewer mains in sewer system 75.34
Miles of drainage pipes in drainage system 63.20
Number of catch basins 3006
Total length of public streets and various types of construction:
Bituminous concrete and sheet asphalt 37.69 miles
Gravel and oil 10.53 miles
Bituminous macadam 21.04 miles
Length of public ways 70.20 miles
Length of private ways 4.03 miles
Area of Town
Land 2593.43 miles
Water 66.15 miles
Total 2664.58 acres of 4.167 square miles
Extent of Watertown North and South 1.84 miles
Extent of Watertown East and West 3.81 miles
Area of Public Grounds Approx.137 acres
Area of Metropolitan Park Roadways:
Arsenal St. (Charles River Road to Bridge) .17 miles
Charles River Road(Watertown Town line to
Galen Street) .95 miles
Nonantum Road(Watertown line to Galen Street) .34 miles
North Beacon Street(Charles River to Bridge) .44 miles
Total 1.90 miles
I extend my sincere appreciation to the Board of Public Works for their
continued support and co-operation. To the members of the Engineering
Section for their efforts to give prompt and efficient service to other
Departments and the citizens of Watertown.
Joseph P. McHugh, P.E.
TOWN ENGINEER
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The following is a report of construction in the Town of Watertown for
the year 1975:
New Construction 1975
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 310,000.00
Non-residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,005,450.00
$ 1,315,450.00
Extensions and Alterations
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 144,475.00
Non-residential . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666,900.00
$ 811,375.00
Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • none
Pools . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . $ 20,000.00
New Dwelling units
One-one family unit 1
Seven- Two Family units 14
15
No. dwelling units (conversions) none
Razing Permits:
Two family dwelling 1
Church 1
Private garages 5
Manufacturing bldgs. 21
Barn 1
Porch 1
Shed 1
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY SECTION
1975
During 1974 the Highway Section reconstructed a portion of School Street
and Arsenal Street.
Curbing and sidewalks were installed on California Street.
300 feet of sewer lines were installed in Fayette Street.
The sidewalk replacement program was cont<nued on various streets.
Men of this section built the new fire alarm headquarters.
Reconstruction of Knowles Delta were completed.
This section rubbish collection picked up 20,000 tons at curbside.
Operation of Municipal Incinerator was terminated and Trasnfer Station
went into operation of January 6, 1975.
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PLUMBING - for the year 1975
Total amount of fees collected . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,338.50
Number of permits issued-fees collected . . . . . . . . . . 319
Number of permits issued-no fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
'Ibtal value of plumbing installed . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,641.00
Number of fixtures installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,467
GAS FITTING
No fee for gas permits
Number of permits issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Number of$1.00 plumbing permits issued . . . . . . . . 102
Number of$2.50 plumbing permits issued . . . . . . . . 51
Number of$5.00 plumbing permits issued . . . . . . . . 110
Number of$10.00 plumbing permits issued . . . . . . . 56
Number of no fee plumbing permits issued . . . . . . . 9
Kenneth M. Holmes
ANNUAL REPORT OF D.P.W. WATER SECTION
1975
No new hydrant was installed, 23 hydrants were repaired or replaced.
No new gate valves were installed.
One hundred and twenty three services were cleaned.
One hundred and fifteen house services were repaired or renewed.
Nine new services were installed.
Four hundred and fifty five meters were repaired.
One hundred and twenty five emergency calls were answered and tended to.
These calls were made after working hours and if n e c e s s a ry w e r e
immediately repaired so the consumer would not be without water.
STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER
1. Population, Town Census, 1975 38,531
2. Total consumption for the year 1975 1,699,586,000 gallons
3. Daily average consumption 4,656,400 gallons
4. Gallons per day to each inhabitant 118 gallons
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STATISTICS TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. Kind of pipe: cement lined, cast iron and transite
2. Sizes: 16 inch to 2 inch
3. Extended no feet.
4. Total now in use: 81.89 miles
5. Number of hydrants added during the years: 0
6. Number of hydrants in use now 919
7. Number of gate valves added during the year 0
8. Number of gate valves now is use: 1740
9. Range of pressure on mains: 115 pounds to 45 pounds
SERVICES
1. Kind of Pipe: wrought iron, cement lined, cast iron and copper tuning
2. Sizes: 3/4" to 16'
3. Extended: 600'
4. Total now in use: 22 miles and 4740 feet
5. Number of services taps added during the year: 9
6. Number of services now in use: 8015
7. Remote meter controls installed: 58
8. Services repaired: 103
9. Percentage of services metered: 100 o
10. Water mains renewed: 2400
The Water Construction program continued with Belmont Watertown Con-
struction Company installing 1800 feet of 8" water main from North Beacon
Street to Riverside Street, on Royal Street, from Royal to Irving Street on
Riverside Street and from Riverside Street to Charles River Road on
Irving Street.
In conjunction with the five phosphate feeders, an extensive flushing
program of the Town's water mains was successfully completed for the
eighth consecutive year.
Two water samples are taken each month from different sections of the
'Ibwn and are sent to the State Chemistat Lawrence for analysis. Fluorida-
tion of the water supply started on November 1, 1971 under the direction
of the State Department of Public Health. Samples are taken seven days a
week and tested or fluoride content in the water system by the Water
Section under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works/Utilities, Edward R. Marchant. At the present time seven samples
are taken weekly from various places throughout the Town and sent to the
Lawrence Experiment Station, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
for analysis and results are sent to the Superintendent of Public Works.
At the 1974 Annual Town Meeting, Article 14 was passed changing the water
billing from quarterly to semi annually.
The Board of Public Works voted to increase the water rates from thirty-
five cents to sixty-four cents per 100 cubic feet due to the Metropolitan
District Commission increase.
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With the co-operation of the Tax Collector, the collection of water bills
for the year has been very satisfactory.
I wish to thank the Highway, Wire, Engineering and Tree Sections of the
Department of Public Works and the Police and Fire Departments for their
cooperation during the past year.
In conclusion, I would say that the works are in thoroughly-good condition
and will bear the closest inspection.
Thanking the members and the Superintendent of the Department of Public
Works for their many courtesies extended and privileges allowed, and also
thanking each employee of the Water Section for the faithful performance
of their duties, this report is respecffully submitted.
Very truly yours,
EDWARD R. MARCHANT, ASST. SUPT.
WATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
REPORT OF THE WIRES SECTION
The Annual Report of the Wire Section of the Department of Public Works
for the year ending December 31, 1975 is herewith submitted.
INSPECTIONS
Three hundred sixty-eight(368) permits for wiring and fixture installations
at a fee of $1.00 each, and three annual permits for plant operations at a
fee of $5.00 were issued during the year. Inspections and reinspections
occasioned by issuance of these permits, plus inspections of buildings and
business properties to be reoccupied, resulted in approximately twelve
hundred individual calls.
MAINTENANCE
The regular maintenance of testing, repairing, cleaning and relamping of
traffic lights, fire alarm and police telegraph was performed.
There were three knockdowns of fire alarm pedestals, one knockdown of a
police pedestal, and nine knockdowns of traffic lights.
Much time was spent on trimming branches around street lights.
Repairs and additional wiring, including emergency lights, in all libraries,
three fire stations, the police station and the Administration Building were
performed.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
One set of floodlights for tennis at Victory Field.
Rewiring of new Town Clerk's Office and Civil Defense Office on basement
floor of the Administration Building.
Christmas lighting on Colombus Delta.
Temporary lighting at Victory Field for the Fourth of July.
The new Fire Alarm was almost completed.
This office wishes to express its appreciation to the Honorable Board of
Selectmen, the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company for their courtesies and cooperation extended the Wire
Division during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis R. Maurer
Assistant Superintendent of Wires
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PLANNING BOARD
The Annual Report of the Planning Board for the months ending June 30,
1975 is respectfully submitted.
The greatly increased level of activity has required the members of the
Planning Board to meet at Planning Board meetings three times monthly
during the last six months. The five members of the Board devote much
time to additional meetings held by the Board of Appeals, Selectmen,
Watertown Redevelopment Authority, Watertown Alternative Use Committee,
Health Department and various Neighborhood groups.
The Department of Community Affairs, with the assistance of the Planning
Board has been the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan for the
Town. Early in the year the partial submission of the Planning Program
dealing with recreation and its import was discussed. Studies have found
that residential areas adjacent to parks and open spaces frequently have
higher property values. Thus, open space and recreation contribute not
only to the creation of desirable residential areas, but also is an important
factor in upgrading property values and the residential tax base. As
Watertown's industrial base has lessened in the past decade, the enhancement
of Watertown as a place to live, has become all the more imperative. The
development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for open space
is, we feel, a crucial element in protecting financial stability in the town.
In this regard DCA developed an overall plan for Victory Field to allow
for maximum utilization of this area. Although defeated at Town Meeting,
it is the hope of this board that an overall plan will materialize.
The Planning Board spent considerable time analyzing the two major
proposals before the Board of Appeals. One of these requests was for a
Special Permit to construct a second shopping center between Nichols and
Melendy Avenue on 15.9 acres. After detailed analysis and traffic studies,
the Planning Board concluded there were sufficient serious problems to
render a negative finding to the BOA.
The second one was to construct a major apartment and condominium
development of 551 units on Coolidge Avenue. The BOA has granted Special
Permit, implementing as conditions, recommendations of the Planning
Board. This Board must now make the conclusion whether the site meets
the requirements of an open blighted area under Chapter 121A of the
General Laws. The long rang ramifications of the proposal are extremely
complex as there are special tax conisderations for a Massachusetts
Housing Finance Agency project. The Board of Selectmen will make the
final tax agreement with the developer if the Planning Board make a positive
finding on 121A.
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The Board worked with the Watertown Redevelopment Authority in prepara-
tion for two Special Town Meetings in January and again in May. At the
latter, the Town voted to amend the Urban Renewal Plan. Final approval
of the Plan must be made by DCA. The ultimate solution, we feel, will
come not only from the work of the WRA, Planning Bo4trd and Selectmen,
but also from the involved citizens of the Town who are so very necessary
for the decision making process. The Planning Board had endeavored to
interest the Kennedy Library Corporation in the Watertown Arsenal Site
and were finally able to send a letter of interest to the Corporation with
signatures from all pertinent boards and agencies of the Town.
The Annual Town Meeting essentially followed the recommendations of the
Board in revising the zoning by-laws by clarifying some of the definitions
and to strengthen the open space requirements which would generate more
pleasing development in the Town by the addition of more open space.
One final concern of the Planning Board is the control of development
through the zoning by-laws which must be adhered to or chaos and disorder
could result. The Planning Board felt the necessity of initiating suit
against the Board of Appeals for derrogation of these by-laws. Although
the cost of legal action is high, the price for maintaining a Watertown in
which we want our children to live and grow is small in retrospect.
John J. McCarthy, Jr., Chairman
Robert T. Bowen, Secretary
Paul H. Krueger
Francis J. Maloney
George T. Zevitas
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C ONSER VA TION COMMISSION
December 1975
L Open Space Report
This Open Space Inventory for Watertown was initiated under a Ford
Foundation grant through the efforts of Timothy Churchill,former chairman
of the Conservation Commission. He also contributed much time and effort
to its implementation. The Inventory will be utilized as a blueprint for
protection'and/or acquisition of land for active or passive recreation. In
addition, it represents an Open Space Plan which assures Watertown's
eligibility for up to 75 percent refunding on the cost of land acquisition and
development for recreational purposes through the state and federal
government. This report was completed in May 1975 and copies were
distributed to Town Meeting members, Town and State Officials, and other
interested people and agencies.
In land poor community such as Watertown there are many uses to which
land could be put. Too often Town Meeting members are confronted with
complex land use decisions with little time to contemplate alternatives and
not enough information to properly determine implications and impact. The
recreational potential of a parcel contained within the Inventory may be
some assistance to Town Meeting members in resolving some of the
sensitive land use decisions that will have to be made.
Natural Resource Map
Town of Watertown prepared by USDA Soil Conservation Service
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Work on implementation of these recommendations is underway.
A. Melendy Avenue
In a joint effort with the Watertown Housing Authority, acquisition
for open space for a park area for the Melendy Avenue(Veterans) housing
will be pursued with the new owners of the Goodrich property.
B. Arsenal - Camp Pequossette
Prior to Special Town Meeting, a preliminary application was made
to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for purchase of Camp Pequossette
(13 1/2 acres). Special Town Meeting voted to postpone the article due
to the confusion which arose over the dissolving of the WRA and the
agreement with DCA.
If the agreement between DCA and the WRA is not dissolved, the
BOR application can be continued towards that purchase. The Town of
Watertown cannot afford to disregard a reimbursement of$900,000 for the
purchase of Camp Pequossette. This reimbursement represents a $9.00
reduction on the tax rate.
C. Linear Park
A grant for$15,000 from the Massachusetts BiCentennial Commission
was received to create a park area on the former railroad right of way
between Whites Avenue and Waverly Avenue. Through the cooperation of
our Department of Public Works the Linear Park will be completed this
spring. Preliminary fill and grading has already been done.
Planning was donated by the firm of Sasaki, Dawson and DeMay of
Watertown. The plan includes a walkway, bicycle path, victory gardens,
barbecues, drainage and landscaping. Dedication of the park will be in the
late spring.
D. Oakley Country Club
Conservation restriction is sought to preserve open space of the
golf course.
E. Barry Wright Corporation
Conservation easement is sought to allow public access to a natural
area along the river bank.
F. Santa Maria della Grecchia chapel and grounds
Conservation restriction is sought to preserve this open space and
historic building and to create a pocket park for East End residents at the
intersection of Arlington and Grove Streets.
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G. Coolidge Estate
Conservation restriction and/or acquisition is sought to preserve
open space and historic house at Belmont Street near Arlington Street
intersection in East Watertown.
H. Charles River Study
This land use study that projects public control and ownership
along the banks of the river has given the Town a plan for continuing
physical development over a period of years. This study was prepared by
John Wacker and Associates, Inc, for the Watertown Conservation Com-
mission. Similar studies were completed for the neighboring towns of
Newton and Waltham.
The goal of the Watertown Conservation Commission is to improve
the quality of the natural and man-made environment in the town for the
benefit of all inhabitants. The Charles River is a major scenic and recrea-
tional amenity of great value to the town. As the river corridor winds from
its source in Milford it contributes to the value of each town within its
reach and along its banks.
The Watertown Conservation Commission, while in the process of
preparing open space plans for the town of Watertown, realized the impor-
tance of the Charles River Open Space Corridor which is a most significant
amenity in the urban environment of the community.
The purpose of this study is:
1. To discover the identify those patterns of land use and land
resources which are existing and worthy of preservation.
2. To project and expand those worthy patterns and uses into a
more specific plan with a clarity and order to produce more beauty and
natural harmony for man and environment in the years ahead.
3. To prepare recommendations for increased public use and
ownership while conserving those areas which require protection.
4. To suggest action on the part of those now responsible---
both public and private parties who own and use the banks of the river.
5. To serve as a catalyst to ensure that the natural and man-made
factors which have combined to create the river today, will continue towards
the positive improvement in the scenic and recreational values for the
residents of Watertown aXid the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts.
While the banks of the river in Watertown are in a diversity of use
and ownership, the majority of the adjacent land holdings are in the hands
of the.Metropolitan District Commission. With this understood, it is the
intent of this study to concentrate on the advantage of sound river planning
in direct relationship to the Watertown community.
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Watertown has a responsibility to the other members of the Charles
River watershed as the third town upstream from the Charles River Dam
at Boston Harbor and historically the first inland town developed in this
country.
The Watertown portion of the Charles River provides a wide
variety of river bank characteristics and conditions. The historical
development of the town, and in particular the construction of two dams and
the Watertown Arsenal, provides a setting that is unique among the towns
along one of the most scenic rivers in Massachusetts and New England.
M. Charles River Film
Larry Schindler, former Conservation Commissioner, produced a
twenty minute film on the Charles River in conjunction with the above
report. This film is available to interested groups through the Conservation
Commission or the Watertown Public Library.
IV. Solid Waste
A. Newspaper recycling
In collaboration with the Department of Public Works, the
Commission made an initial effort to establish a newspaper recycling
program as part of the trashpick-up system. This is particularly important
as the incinerator has been closed and all rubbish must now be trucked out
of town at taxpayers' expense. Newspapers and similar materials are sold
for recycling within the boundaries of the Town. Even though the pilot
program was not self-sustaining, further effort should be made to establish
recycling of all possible materials for the following reasons:
1. It is essential to reclaim as much as possible in order
to reduce demands on our natural resources.
2. It is in the interests of the taxpayer to develop as
efficient a means of trash disposal as possible, taking long term costs
into consideration. Recycling becomes more efficient and self-supporting
as more people participate.
B. Whitney Hill
Last spring through the efforts of Bob Chase, Conservation
Commissioner, a unit of National Guardsmen, concerned citizens and the
DPW, a massive cleanup was accomplished at Whitney Hill. Seven tons of
trash and debris was removed from the hill.
Whitney Hill is the only parcel of land in a natural state
within Watertown's park system. Re-designation of the area as conservation
land is an appropriate consideration for Town Meeting.
C. Charles River
The Conservation Commission also participated in the yearly
cleanup of the Charles River. This event was established by the Charles
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River Watershed Association to remove trash and debris from the river
and its banks.
V. Wetlands Hearings
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 131, Section 40 of
the General Laws, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Conservation
Commission has held the following Hatch Act bearing-- - Walkers Pond,
violation by Raytheon Corporation. In addition, preliminary hearings and
correspondence have been undertaken in regard to:
Sawins Brook ; violator, Tennis Associates
Galen Street Bridge, repair of scour hole on North
Embankment; participants, State DPW, MDC, and Charles River
Watershed Association.
Decina property, Pleasant Street; building plans adjacent to river.
Carabetta proposal, Coolidge Avenue ; building plans adjacent to
wetland.
Most of East Watertown is in a watershed that drains into Sawins
and Williams Ponds before reaching the Charles River. Proper watershed
management will require continual protection of the ponds and eventual
acquisition of these ponds. The increased surface runoff from the Watertown
Mall into the ponds emphasizes the need for protection and maintenance to
avoid further flooding problems at the Arlington, Arsenal Streets, Coolidge
Avenue intersection.
Reclamation of ponds for flood control and use as outdoor class-
rooms is extremely high on the list of priorities of the Conservation
Commission. Negotiations for acquisition of the ponds continues.
VI. Education Programs
A. 4 H Workshop
Under Commission sponsorship, four high school students
have participated in the week-long Environmental Seminar held at Ashland,
Mass. by the Massachusetts 4 H Workshop. Studies included plant identifica-
tion, soil and water management, fish and wildlife management, and use of
conservation tools.
B. Summer interns
In 1974 an internship program to provide young people with a
variety of educational experiences related to environmental quality was
offered by the Conservation Commission. This work study program provides
a paid opportunity to participate in environmental projects. Five High
School students from Watertown High School, Home Base School, and St.
Patrick's High School participated in 1974, providing library services,
opinion survey of East End dump, an insecticide study and landscaping
review.
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In 1975, under the able direction of Don MacIver, a nature study
program was initiated as part of the curriculum of Camp Pequossette,
using high school students through the CETA program. This is the forerunner
for an environmental program in our school system, which Don MacIver
and Julia Wan, science director, are in the process of coordinating.
V11. Trees
The Tree Department post hearings in regard to all trees
slated for removal on public property. The Conservation Commission is
evaluating all posted trees and a report on the condition of the tree and
recommendations are given at the hearing.
The Commission has discussed the possibility of a tree forest
on Whitney Hill. Tree beds would provide additional trees to beautify
streets and parks, as well as replace ones that are removed. The seedlings
for such plantings can be obtained at no cost from state agencies. This
will be pursued with the Tree Department.
The Conservation Commission is concerned that the tree popu-
lation be maintained and increased where possible for the following reasons:
1. Trees replenish the oxygen in the air and counteract the
air pollution that results from heavy traffic.
2. Trees buffer the noise of traffic, cool the air, and beautify
the streets. The total environment is improved and the value of property
on the streets where they are maintained is increased.
V111. Flood Plain
The Town voted for the Flood Plain Insurance Program in 1974,
and took initial steps based on the Army Corps of Engineer maps. The
Conservation Commission found that the Army Corps of Engineers maps
did not represent the flood plain area near the Charles River accurately
and commissioned John Wacker and Associates to prepare an accurate
map of the flood plain. This map has been accepted by the Army Corps of
Engineers as the basis for the Watertown program.
IX. Resignations
Regretfully, the Conservation Commission accepted the resignation
of Larry Schindler and Palmer Day, who have moved out of Watertown. We
wish them well in their new endeavors.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen K. Oates
Chairman
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1975
The Annual Report of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority for the
year 1975 is respectfully submitted.
In October of 1974, the Authority issued a public bid offering for Demolition
Contract No. 1. Thirteen firms responded to the bid offering, submitting
costs ranging from $178,962.54 to a high bid of$1,175,000.00. The low
bidder of $179,962.54 withdrew his bid and the contract was awarded to
Manafort Bros., Inc., as the next lowest qualified bidder for the sum of
$187,187.00. Actual demolition work commenced on January 1975.
Several structures slated for demolition were not razed due to a written
request by the Watertown Arsenal Alternative Use Committee. This left
an unexpended balance in the Demolition Contract, which the Authority
was legally obligated to pay whether the remaining actual demolition took
place or not. In order to obtain work of equal value to cover the minimum
price of the Demolition Contract, the Authority prepared an Addenda to the
Demolition Contract, with the assent of the Board of Selectmen as required,
providing in lieu of the balance of building demolition, specific site work
on Camp Pequossette for recreational uses.
At the Special Town Meeting on January 13, 1975, an article submitted
by the Authority for a sense-of-meeting vote, received a majority vote for
an amendment to the present Urban Renewal Plan, which would include a
Parcel I for public, quasi-public and cultural use, and Parcel II, for mixed
commercial and residential use.
The firm of Masiello & Associates, Architects, Inc., was retained for
assistance in the preparation of development controls and other necessary
technical requirements. In addition, they prepared a feasibilii,- study of
existing structures and possible re-uses including Town agencies.
On June 5, 1975, at a Special Town Meeting, the Authority submitted for
approval an Amended Urban Renewal flan, which included Parcel I, 25.8
acres for public, quasi-public, cultural, recreational, and 180 housing units
for elderly, and Parcel II, 26.4 acres for mixed uses, residential (including
condominiums) office/motel and mixed commercial. A two-thirds vote was
required and the vote recorded was: Votes approved, 84 and votes
against, 26.
The approved Amended Urban Renewal Plan was submitted on Jul,'
1975, to the Department of Community Affairs for approval. Final approval
by the Department of Community Affairs has been held up pendhig submission
of an Environmental Impact Study by the Authority.
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Heiden Associates, Inc., of Cambridge, Mass., has been retained by the
Authority and is now proceeding with this required Environmental Impact
Study report. It is estimated that the final approvals of this study will be
complete by October,.1976.
Charles W. Morash, Chairman-Treasurer
Ronald Ohanian, Vice Chairman
Leonard M. Frisoli, Assistant Treasurer
Martin V. Tomassian, Member
Dennis J. Duff, Member
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FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
The Annual Independance Day Celebration for 1975 was held at Victory
Field on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th and this year the committee worked in
conjunction with the Town Bi-Centennial Committee for a joint celebration
in keeping with our State and Town's observance of the beginning of Bi-
Centennial activities.
The usual amusements and concessions were there for the enjoyment of
all and the evening of July 2nd was set aside for the re-enactment of George
Washington's Arrival in Watertown on his way to take command of the
Colonial Armies. This was followed by an old fashion Band Concert--
all part of the Bi-Centennial Committee's planning.
July 3rd an Arts & Craft exhibition was held in cooperation with the
Watertown Art Association and a performance by a Barbershop Quartet &
Folk Song Group. As an added attraction the First Troop Philadelphia City
Calvary, which was enroute to Cambridge on horseback, reciprocated the
hospitality tended them by the Town by appearing at Victory Field for a full
dress review and salute to our National Colors. The event attracted much
publicity including Radio and TV coverage.
On July 4th a Rill day of activities included Little League Championship
Games, Races & Field events for the children, Professional Entertainment,
Pie Eating and Baloon Throwing Contests and for the smaller children--
Bicycle, Doll Carriage and Costume Parades with Government Savings
Bonds as grand prizes. Other prizes and gifts including Free Ice Cream
were distributed to all participants. The evening ceremonies opened with
the Formal Flag Raising Ceremony & Invocation followed by a musical
tribute tD our Senior Citizens with a"Sing-A-Long with the Seniors". The
activities concluded with the Miss Watertown Bi-Centennial Pageant and
crowning of this year's winner--Miss Debbie Dexter.
Keeping in mind the fiscal period date of June 30 for a closing date the
Financial Report is as follows:
Balance of 1975 Appropriation. . . . . . $2,828.58
(minus deductions for bills
paid after June 30, 1974)
Net Expenditure for 1975. . . . . . . . . 2,451.62
Returned to Town $ 376.96
Appropriation for 1976 . . . .. . . . . . $3,500.00
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Late bills tendered and paid
after June 30, 1975 and charged
to 1976 Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . 1,489.70
Balance of 1976 Appropriation . . . . . $2,010.30
The Towns share of revenue from commissions on the amusement
rides amounted to $803.00 and a check for this amount will be presented
to the Board of Selectmen with this report. A detailed breakdown on this
revenue is available on request. Needless to say, this returned revenue
reduces the actual cost to the Town for sponsoring this annual event enjoyed
by all the citizens and children of Watertown.
Again I would like to reiterate that all this would not be possible without
the dedicated members of the committee, volunteer workers from the
Watertown American Legion Post#99 and its Auxiliary and friends who give
up their time and holiday to representthe Town is this patriotic observance.
It should also be noted that the attendance of our Town Officials, the
splendid cooperation received from the Recreation Department, the De-
partment of Public Works and the various other departments including the
Bi-Centennial Committee added to the total success of this celebration.
On behalf of the Committee and myself as Chairman, I would like to
thank our Town Fathers, the Committees recommending and approving the
appropriation and all the citizens of Watertown for keeping alive the
tradition of a municipality celebrating our Nation's Birth and Independance.
I sincerely hope that it will be carried on for many years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter T. Munger
Chairman
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Boyce, Chairman Term Expires 1978
Vahan J. Kachadoorian, Vice Chairman Term Expires 1976
Clyde L. Younger, Secretary Term Expires 1977
Guy A. Carbone Term Expires 1977
Mary Louise P. McDermott Term Expires 1976
Antonio Mosca Term Expires 1976
James M. Oates Term Expires 1978
Daniel G. O'Connor
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas E. Oates
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
This is the ninety-fifth Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools
to the Town of Watertown.
The continued growth of economic pressure is again reflected in this
year's School Committee Report. It is a difficult task to maintain the
quality of public school programs, while, at the same time, control
expenditures in the face of an ever-increasing rate of inflation. The
added cost burden of State-mandated programs, whether through legis-
lation or regulation, that promise much but are under-funded, require
constant attention. These programs,added to the deteriorating condition
of some of the school facilities, have made it extremely difficult to
maintain a budget that encourages the continuation of quality educational
programs without adding to the tax rate. Nevertheless, that was
attempted and accomplished for the fiscal year 1977 budget.
In the area of curriculum, the School Committee has supported a
number of collaborative programs that allowed Watertown students on
a voluntary basis to interact with students from other areas for the
purpose of sharing cooperative, multi-level educational opportunities.
Summer workshops in the areas of Intermediate Social Studies, Science,
Ethnic Tradition and Elementary Math have added to the accomplishments
of curriculum development. The Liaison Teacher Program continues to
provide for better coordination of subject area programs on the
elementary level. Cooperative ventures with Boston University,Boston
College, MIT and Tufts have successfully increased university support
in the curriculum areas. Our Artist-in-Residence program has provided
the schools with exposure to the talents of a professional artist who
demonstrates skills and critiques student work.
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Staff development has been furthered by in-service courses offered
in Health, Social Studies and Alcoholism. The State Department of
Educatidn has offered its services to Watertown by providing special
workshops to promote individualization in the secondary content areas
and to aid in the implementation of Chapter 766 for the special needs
child.
The mandated areas of Transitional Bilingual Education, Chapter 766
Special Needs and Chapter 622 Educational Equality have met with
extensive support from administration, staff and students alike.
TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATION, in its first year of endeavor,
has provided educational services for more than 70 children of Greek
and Armenian backgrounds in secondary and elementary schools.
This program, as explained in the Coolidge, Hosmer and East Junior
school reports, provides transitional education in the native tongue
for those children whose primary home language is not English, while
at the same time strengthening their English so that they maybe
mainstreamed into the regular classroom. The program has already
been singled out for commendation by the State supervisors.
CHAPTER 766 has had both an educational and financial impact on the
Watertown Schools. Progress in this area of the special needs child
has been more than satisfactory this year. Under the direction of a
newly-appointed Supervisor of Special Education, a procedural manual
for core evaluations was developed by the department. Cooperative
programs with other towns, that are aimed not only at educational
effectiveness but at cost efficiency, continue to be implemented.
Supportive procedures to aid the regular classroom teacher in responding
to the special needs child have met with positive reaction. A special
team of State Department evaluators undertook a voluntary audit of our
Special Education Department, and the results led to enthusiastic
commendation.
CHAPTER 622 advisory committee was formed to study ways of
Implementing the provisions of this law that prohibits educational
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or religion. Committee
recommendations have received much attention and support from the
School Committee, system personnel, students and parents. Staff
members are now involved in State Department workshops designed
to aid school systems by instructing them in successful methods of
implementing Chapter 622. A system-wide coordinator has been
appointed to organize efforts to comply with this regulation.
Girls' athletics is an area that has been greatly encouraged by Chapter
622. Girls are now involved competitively with boys in a number of
sports, such as the newly-formed swim team. Even in areas traditionally
male-controlled, the girls are making definite in-roads. The acclaim of
a girl goalie on the West Junior hockey team last season encouraged the
organization of the first school sponsored girls' hockey team in the
State. An accomplishment that brought to Watertown a commendation
from the Governor's Office.
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The federal grant opportunities traditionally available to communities
such as Watertown were far less accessible this year, and the amount of
federal monies allocated to this area has been considerably depleted.
Despite the strong competition and the scarcity of federal funds,
Watertown has again managed to be successful in the acceptance of
a number of grant proposals. Our success rested on the long hours
of time and energy expended by the staff in the areas of Reading,
Library and Instructional Media, Special Education, Occupational
Education and Compensatory Education.
The final phase of the evaluation of Watertown High School was
completed in October, 1975. A team of evaluators from the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges spent three days conducting an
intensive investigation based on the self-evaluation previously done by
the staff administration. The commendations and recommendations
were presented•at the end of the three days. The official accreditation
report is forthcoming. Home Base School will have its own evaluation
early in 1976.
A major concern of the School Committee during the past year was
the declining enrollment and its effect on the school system. A special
advisory committee was formed to assist the Superintendent in making
a study of the system's ability to accomodate changing population
characteristics. The report of the advisory committee was presented
at a special meeting of the School Committee that was called for the
Purpose of public discussion. The Superintendent's recommendation of
combining the Marshall Spring and Parker Schools under one principal
and that classes be combined in all schools, where warranted, was
accepted by the School Committee and will be implemented in September,
1976. Among the reasons for recommending these changes are that
(1) except for a continuing gradual decline, Enrollment trends have
not yet stabilized within districts and should be allowed to do so before
making a significant change in the way schools are now organized ;
(2) there is concern that additional space may be needed to meet
the requirement of educating children of the community who do not
now attend public schools ; (3) if a present school facility should
suddenly become unavailable, back-up facilities would be in existence.
Again our maintenance and clerical areas have been successfully
supported through the cooperation of C.E.T.A. and the Watertown
Personnel Office. The C.E.T.A. maintenance staff especially has
supplied a strong back-up for our regular maintenance staff during
a time when physical plant conditions are not at their best and need
constant repair.
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In summary, the School Committee continues its efforts to maintain
the quality of education expected by the citizens of Watertown, while,
at the,same time, control expenditures with a realistic eye on the tax
rate. The administration and staff are continually exploring ways to
better education programs without increasing the cost burden. This
task has been difficult, but it has not proved impossible. The School
Committee and the Superintendent are aware of the fact that it is in
continual supportive efforts of the Watertown school personnel that
results in the constant progression of education toward its ultimate
goal. For this support-past, present and future, the School Committee
and the Superintendent express their appreciation.
The following reports highlight the yearly accomplishments of the
individual schools and curriculum areas:
ART
Due to an on-going process of study, evaluation and revision, the
Art Department presents the following points of constructive progress
during the 1975-76 school year.
1. With the final inclusion of the Cunniff School, all elementary
schools have a separate Art Room.
2. The ceramic program at the elementary level has total exposure
with the addition of new full sized kilns at the Cunniff and
Phillips Schools.
3. The purchase of a clay mixer at•the High School allows us to
centrally purchase clay to satisfy the system-wide needs in
ceramics at one-third the normal cost.
4. A new Art room was totally remodelled at the East Junior High.
With the increase in space, part of the area is being designed
as a crafts center to be used jointly by the two staff members.
5. Two new permanent staff members have been added as a result of
resignation: James Locciato-High School
Martin Ryan- West Junior High
6. The Artist-in-Residence concept has been added to our curriculum
with the contracting of Joseph L.C. Santoro, noted water colorist
as resident artist.
7. The entire staff has been continually involved in the successful
town-wide Bicentennial activities.
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ENGLLSH/LANGUAGE ARTS
During 1975 there has been continued concern aboutand progress in three
areas of English/Language Arts. These areas are written composition,
handwriting, and dramatic arts.
In written composition there has been steady progress with ideas being
cultivated, organized, and expressed orally in kindergarten and the first
half of grade one. Actual writing of the ideas begins in the second half of
grade one and builds up to paragraphs by grade three. Throughout the system
there has been emphasis on a desire to write and the development of accurate
writing through the teaching of basic skills and the association of these
skills with the student's writing. There has also been an increase in the
amount of student writing.
Instruction in handwriting begins in kindergarten as printing, changes to
writing in the third grade, and continues as a definite part of the curriculum
through grade six. This year a variety of new materials for teaching
handwriting has been put to use in all eight elementary schools, and a system
has been developed for evaluating individual progress through the grammar
school years and into junior high school.
Although there is work in creative dramatics in the elementary schools,
this year's prinicpal thrust in dramatics has been at the senior high school
where the appointment of a drama teacher has made it possible to continue
the activities already going on at the two junior high schools. In addition to
her productions and courses there has been a series of mini-courses
taught by theatrical professionals.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE,
BILINGUAL EDUCATION
In view of national trends foreign language enrollments are holding their
own. In fact there have been new offerings each year to satisfy student and
parent requests.
As a result of introduction of Spanish to Grade 7 and German in the High
School in September, 1974 we now for the first time have the successive
levels, 8th grade Spanish and German 11.
For the first time in several years there is a Latin loss in the High School.
This is in response to departmental effort to revive interest in Latin which
has had a serious decline throughout the country. The department hopes that
interest in Latin will grow.
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In contrast to many educational areas where enrollments are declining,
enrollment in ESL classes has grown to thepoint where certain adjustments
must be made to handle the increasing numbers without additional staff.
The existing situation which will probably be further aggrevated is due to
world conditions whereby people are imigrating to the U. S. to escape
political upheavals.
One of the major expansions in the Watertown school curriculum is the
Bilingual program again a result of recent immigrations. The program was
initiated in order to conform to Massachusetts law which states that if, in
any school district, there are 20 or more students of one ethnic group with
limited English-speaking, the district must provide Bilingual classes. Two
bilingual teachers were hired this year for the Armenian and Greek bilingual
classes. There are 56 Armenian and 20 Greek students in the Watertown
Bilingual program. The Armenian classes are held at the Hosmer, East
Junior, and High Schools. The Greek classes are held at Coolidge and East
Junior High Schools. Children of other schools who need these programs are
bussed to schools where the programs are held. A minimum of bussing
is involved.
LIBRARY AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
This year's Instructional Materials Exhibit on October 5th, was the
largest and most successful attempt to introduce new materials in every
subject area to our entire teaching staff. At Watertown's invitation, five
communities joined together, and over 2000 teachers were in attendance
at the field house of Belmont High School.
November brought 26 authors and illustrators to Watertown in a day
initiated by the Media Department, culminating in a coordinated effort by
the schools, public library, seven publishing houses, and a major paperback
jobber to bring children and parents together with those who write for
them. It was a magnificent day full of poignant incidents that the children
and our guests will always treasure.
The grantsmanship ability of this department was once again exhibited
as we received 5 E.SEA Title II grants, an NDEA Title III grant in Career
Education, a $50,000 grant for studying the Immigrant Experience, and
participated in the design and implementation of the Metrics Education
Project. We have just received word about an extension of the Immigrant
Experience Program, and have submitted several other proposals in
competition for the ever diminishing Federal Sources of funds.
These grants have enabled Watertown to introduce television in the
classroom. We are purchasing programs in health and social studies in
video format, and will be instructing staff throughout the year in the use of
Mass. Educational Television's extensive programming. As teachers
become comfortable with the equipment, they will find its potential in
augmenting the curriculum.
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Our professional. library has moved to new quarters in the Coolidge
School. With the assistance of grant monies it will serve not only serve
educational and research needs, but hold materials for both parents and
teachers on social and emotional problems. New films are also available
for borrowing throughout the community in areas of personal problems.
First Issue, a publication sent to all elementary school parents is now
under the editorship of Barbara Koven and Genevieve Powers. It maintains
a consistent high quality, letting parents know about outstanding materials,
exciting places to go, and things to do with children.
The film selection committee, under Betty Clark's direction,has received
statewide acclaim. Boston University, Boston College, New England Screen
Education Association, and many adjoining communities send people to our
meetings.
Many staff members are learning new skills under the tutelage of John
Flores who is teaching a media production course for Boston State College,
using our own High School production facility.
Both Mr. McManus and Mrs.Miller,together with the High School library-
media personnel, received high praise from the High School Evaluation
Committee for services achieved in a completely inadequate facility. The
entire media staff performs system-wide service and responsibility,making
all of these achievements possible.
MATHEMATICS
The school year 1975-76 saw a change in the administration and super-
vision of the department, when the position of Assistant Director of Mathe-
matics was eliminated.
Department efforts were directed and concentrated on three curriculum
areas;
1. Metrication
2. Improving computational skills
3. A Study of College Board Scores
1. Metrication
The department was directed by the School Committee in 1973 to
introduce metrics into the curriculum over a five year period.
In this the third year the program is ahead of schedule. The success
of the metrication program was greatly enhanced with the purchase
of materials and supplies by federal grants totalling $20,000.00 with
no expense to the community. A third grant for $12,000.00 was
applied for this year for workshops and In-Service courses. We
are hopeful of receiving this third grant and will be working with the
Watertown Public Libraries to bring Metric Education to all interested
parties in Watertown.
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2. Computational Skills
Tests results of April, 1975, in grades three, six, and nine, were very
encouraging. Department efforts in this area were highly successful.
3. College Board Scores
College Board Scores both nationally and in Watertown have been
steadily declining over the past ten years. An attempt to pinpoint
some of the causes for their decline and make the necessary instruc-
tional changes was a high priority at the High School level. The class
of 1976 showed an improvement of twenty points over the class of
1975, showing a definite reversal in the downward trend. Efforts in
this area will remain a high priority in the coming years.
MUSIC
The Music Department is continuing to put its emphasis on improving the
size aril quality of the music program in the schools K through 12, as so
stated by the Director of Music in last years report. This is an ongoing
operation and one that we must always strive to attain.
Much of the music budget has been used to bring the entire music program
up to date in the areas of music literature(our music library) and equipment.
These ingredients are perhaps the most important items so necessary for a
successful program ; second only to an enthusiastic,ambitious teaching staff,
in whose hands the literature and equipment become the means by which we
can offer the students of Watertown the musical enrichment they need.
The high school band has taken a big step forward with its brand new
uniforms, music and equipment. They are now able to stand on their own
when competing against the many fine high school bands in the Middlesex
League.
Enrollment in the junior high music programs continues to grow, and this
growth will be reflected at the high school level as each year passes. Once
again, hard work and patience are important ingredients.
Facilities continue to be one of our biggest and most important problems,
and must be improved in the future if we are to have the continued success
we are seriously striving for. It is predominately at the junior and senior
high levels that the facilities are lacking, and it is the entire music depart-
ment's hope that this will be vastly improved upon in the near future.
The values of music to each and every individual throughout their lives
cannot be stressed enough. It has been verified by wise and knowledgeable
men and women the world over. The continued support of our music program
will insure its continuance as an integral part of our school curriculum.
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OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
The entire program of Occupational Education has been reorganized to
facilitate a cluster program approach of learning which complements the
student's approach to occupational/vocational education leading to saleable
skills and to preparation for the world of work. These areas include:
Business Education, Distributive Education, Home Economics, Early Child-
hood Education, Work Study-Career Exploration, and Industrial Arts.
The Business Education department continues to emphasize Career
Education, especially business and office occupations, to all the students
at Watertown High School. The recommendations of the Evaluation Committee
will be implemented by additional modern equipment and the replacement of
obsolete equipment. The classrooms have been redecorated, refurbished with
new furniture, and equipped with additional electric typewriters, office
machines, and an Automated Instruction Program for typewriting. The IBM
Computer System was installed for instructional and administrative purposes.
This Computer Programming course utilizes two basic languages: Cobol,
a business-oriented language ; and Fortran, a math-oriented language.
For the second consecutive year, Watertown DECA had a repeat per-
formance bringing eleven more trophies to Watertown High School. During
the past year, the Distributive Education store was completely renovated
and a classroom/laboratory was established, all through a Federal grant.
Open daily, the store carries a variety of gifts, cards, posters, and school
supplies. Many students come in during their free time to browse and shop.
Students working in the store get first hand experience in the area of
retailing.
Scholarship loans are available to graduating seniors intended to aid
continuing preparation for a career in marketing,distribution,or distributive
education. These are available to any member of DECA who intends to pursue
a full-time two or four year college education in areas related to Distributive
Education.
This school year has seen many innovations in the Home Economics
YLU6Aa,.,.. Through the assistance of Occupational Education grants, the
following programs were implemented: Home Management, Consumer
Education, Family Living, and Family Relations. Because of these new
approaches, the concept of Chapter 622 was readily adopted with the inclusion
of both boys and girls in the program.
The Early Childhood Education program combines the study of child
psychology and development with work as teacher-assistants in kindergarten
through grade five. Classes at the high school participate in lively dis-
cussions concerning the roles and responsibilities of parenthood,discussing
a novel dealing with a child in play therapy, learning how children grow and
and develop, or trying their hand at a cooking or math activity which might
be used with the children in the elementary schools.
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As teacher assistants, students spend time helping groups of children
with their reading, conducting an art lesson, or assisting children with
their classwork. Some high school students work with an individual child
who needs extra time and assistance.
For students interested in teaching or other child-related careers, the
Early Childhood Education Program offers the opportunity to try out their
interests and gain practical experience.
The Work-Study-Career-Exploration Program is designed to provide
student trainees with systematic exposure to jobs. Through the Town of
Waterto%m Municipal Departments, trainees are offered opportunity to
explore various occupations before making a career choice in the area of
public services.
The objectives of the Work-Study-Career Exploration program are to
help students to learn basic knowledge applicable to his/her on-the-job
experience ; develop concepts and understanding related to such experience ;
develop personal traits of courtesy, promptness, dependability, and respect
in working with others ; develop an appreciation for the dignity of work ;
discover the relationship between education and job success. The student-
trainee is expected to explore the fields of public services in which his
career interests lie and determine whether or not these fields are suitable
for him.
The Industrial Arts Department had a very successful year in i t s
endeavors, the highlight of which was the gleaning of many honors for our
students in state-wide competition. These awards were granted by the
Massachusetts Industrial Education Society. Plans are presently being
formulated to enter many students in like competition.
Many units within this discipline have been improved with the procurement
of machinery and equipment. The Woodworking areas have been updated with
the purchase of new work stations which will also serve to facilitate extensive
storage.
The Electronics/Electricity laboratory has acquired digital equipment
which will expand the offerings to all of our students.
The Automotive area has acquired a valve grinder, dry bead blaster, and
a pressure cleaner. All this equipment will enhance the opportunity to
provide our students with specialized occupational training.
The CETA program, a federally funded program, which was initiated
through the cooperative efforts of the Occupational Education Department
and the Town agencies saw the training of adult citizens of the community
in Business Education. A comprehensive individualized instruction program
In Business Education has served the purpose of training eligible area
residents for placement in the numerous clerical openings available.
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CETA participants in a basic Automotive course have been exposed to the
basic study of the automobile,preventive maintenance, and basic automotive
repair . . . as well as a comprehensive look at small engine repair consisting
of lawnmowers, motor scooters, outboard motors, snowplows, etc. In
essence, this program consists of participants obtaining knowledge of two
and four cycle engines for the purposes of gaining the basic occupational
skills necessary for jobs in the field of automotive repair and maintenance.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/ATHLETICS
In Physical Education the program has progressed satisfactorily. The
implementation of a fourth-grade swimming program has taken place and
has proved to be effective. Skating at the Junior High level has been
successful. Planning for co-educational physical education classes has been
planned for grades 7- 12 for 1976-77.
An implementation of a Health program K-6 has been initiated in accor-
dance with the State Law.
Also an In-Service Course was conducted for the teachers over a fifteen-
week span.
The highlight of the successful athletic program has been the implementa-
tion of ice hockey in the girls' program at the High School along with a
co-ed swimming team.
At the Junior High level, basketball and field hockey have been added to
the girls' program.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
The department of Pupil Personnel Services provides a variety of
remedial services to Watertown students in areas of health, guidance,
diagnostic and therapeutic services. In the area of special education,
the second year of Implementation of the law CHAPTER 766 has brought
many improvements in direct and indirect services to children.
The target population within the school system for these special services
is seven hundred and seventeen students (12%of the total school population).
An additional thirty-seven students are in programs funded directly by the
State Division of Special Education.
A system-wide effort to screen pre-schoolers identified fifty-seven
out of four hundred and six as in need of further evaluation.
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Several new programs have been initiated this year: -
(1). A Diagnostic-Prescriptive Program to analyze more intensively
and over a longer time period problem children presenting dif-
ficulty in diagnosis. The diagnostic-prescriptive teacher serves
students directly - individually - and in small groups and also
gives consultant help to teachers.
(2). The "Psycho-Kinetic" after school program to provide service
to children in areas of motor development and improvement of
self-concept.
(3). A Summer School Resource program for those children identified
as needing a continuation of the remedial help being given in the
regular school year.
The following collaborative programs have continued to give improved
service to Watertown children in 1974- 1975.
(1) Special Education collaborative with Arlington and Belmont which
provides for the exchange of children in need of special services
among the three communities.
(2) A collaborative with Belmont, Waltham and the Beaverbrook Mental
Health Clinic for a therapeutic nursery for pre.-school children
with emotional problems.
(3) A collaborative with eleven surrounding communities-EDCO-SPED
CO providing communication with a sharing of problems among
communities.
New collaborative programs initiated this year are: -
(1) A student exchange program with the PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE
BLIND. Legally blind students have been accepted from the PSFTB
to attend Watertown Public Schools and similar students from
Watertown are offered direct service at PSFTB.
(2) Watertown students from the secondary class for the develop-
mentally disabled attend the PROTESTANT GUILD FOR THE BLIND
(Learning Center for the Multiply Handicapped) while students
from the Center are permitted to attend selected industrial art
classes at Watertown High School.
(3) A transportation collaborative has been established with Arlington
and Belmont to reduce the cost of transportation of special needs
children through sharing vehicles.
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(4) An exchange program has been approved with one of the EDCO
communities (Newton) to provide for tuition-free exchange,between
the communities, of children defined as " low-incidence" - i.e.,
special needs children with such highly specialized problems that
a single school system would find it uneconomical to provide such
service within its own framework.
Newly funded professional development programs have been initiated to
provide in-service training for both " regular" and " special education"
teachers:-
(1) Project ER/IN: to train four teachers in identification, evaluation
and provision of service to pre-school and primary-school age
children (TITLE III Funding Conducted by EDC (EDUCATION
DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
(2) Project Diagnostic Classroom - to train a resource teacher and a
regular classroom teacher in proper diagnostic procedures and the
developing of strategies for the delivery of service to students
(TITLE III Funding conducted by EDCO).
(3) Project Identification - to train Junior High regular classroom
teachers to evaluate and assist children in need of special education
service (TITLE III Funding conducted by Boston University).
The following grants have been awarded this year directly to Watertown
Public Schools from the Division of Special Education- Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Department of Education:-
(1) Summer Resource Program
Summer 1976 $ 4,110.
(2) Resource Learning Kit Preparation
Spring 1976 $ 1,500.
(3) Pre-School Visually Handicapped
Children $15,023.
This is a regional program sponsored by
Boston College with headquarters in Watertown.
A grant (TITLE I) for evaluating legally blind children at the Boston
University Low Vision Clinic in the Watertown PublicSchools and Cambridge
Public Schools awarded in 1974 terminated in August, 1975.
In the newly equipped " Life Skills Laboratory" the class for the develop-
mentally disabled at Watertown High School, a vocational project has been
instituted for manufacture and sale of a variety of boutique items: key rings,
"buttons", pins and mirrors some of which have been devised to tie in with
the Bicentennial.
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In the area of Guidance, a new program entitled " Crisis Counseling"
was initiated in February, 1975 with the addition of three secondary level
counselors to work with junior and senior high school students classified
as potential "drop-outs". This program was financed by the Comprehensive
Employment Training Act and has been successfully supplementing the
efforts of our regular counseling staff.
A Testing program was instituted this year at Watertown High School for
Grade Ten and Eleven employing a testing instrument including a Career
Interest Inventory and yielding an Aptitude score. Results are being
interpreted to students by guidance counselors.
At Watertown High School, a room has been equipped to serve as a new
Occupational Resource Center where informational material on careers is
now centralized.
New equipment has been purchased designed to make more accessible
for our students information on careers.
The Guidance Department at the high school conducted their annual
follow-up study of the senior class summarized in the attached information.
The holding power of the Watertown Public Schools continues to be
satisfactory (91%) ; of those entering Grade Ten only 9% students dropped
out. The most frequently listed cause of leaving school was employment.
READING
This year a joint federal proposal(ESEA III) was written by the Director
of Reading and EdCo (Educational Collaborative for Greater Boston)
to develop a Watertown Reading Resource and Drop-In Center. The
Proposal was accepted and $35,000 was awarded to the Reading Department
to develop the Center. The Center is located in the Coolidge Elementary
School and has been fully operative since September of this year. The main
components of the Center are a resource center of elementary reading
materials, elementary teacher workshops and parent reading workshops.
The Center has been well received and highly utilized by both teachers
and parents.
The junior high school reading labs are now in their fourth year, and the
achievement tests results and reading lab enrollments are at an all time
high. The Director of Reading is doing his doctoral dissertation of the
effectiveness of the junior high school reading labs, and all preliminary
findings are very positive regarding reading growth and positive changes
in reading attitudes.
The Home Base School is continuing to provide a comprehensive reading
program for its students. The reading program is an integral part of the
total language arts core curriculum. The teaching of basic skills has now
become an integral part of the entire Home Base teaching staff and cur-
riculum.
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As a result of a model proposal with 70o reimbursement, the senior
high school now has a fully equipped and modern reading lab. The Director
of Reading was, successful in writing an NDEA III Federal Proposal to
develop a secondary reading lab. It was the only proposal in the State of
Massachusetts to receive model proposal status. This means that it was
an exemplary proposal which would serve as a model for other communities
to replicate. The Reading Lab at the high school serves all students. The
lab is highly individualized and provides a multi-media ,and multi-model
approach to teaching reading. A concentrated sophomore reading program
will provide intensive instruction in reading for sophomores who have been
screened in the ninth grade and found to be deficient in basic reading skills.
The Reading Department is continuing to work closely with neighboring
universities. For example, the Watertown Public Schools had had a co-
operative pro&am with the Northeastern University Reading Clinic. Ele-
mentary grade students have been transported to the Clinic on a weekly
basis and received private tutoring. Watertown is the only community to
have such a program, and there is no cost to the town. Graduate students
from Boston University, Lesley College and Suffolk University continue
to come to the Watertown Public Schools to do their teaching practicums in
reading. Suffolk University has been sending graduate students in reading
to Watertown during the summer school program to assist the regular staff
in the reading program during the summer session.
SCIENCE
Watertown Elementary Schools are in their second year of impelmenting
the science program. A porcedure for evaluating the curriculum has been
developed and initiated. In-Service workshops are conducted by Ms. Julia
Wan, Director df Science, several times during the school year.
The Junior High science program has been revised recently. Every
student in the 7th grade takes Life Science. A new Earth Science program
is offered to students in the 8th grade. A two year physical science
program is offered to talented students- in the 8th grade. Science is an
elective subject in grade9. Most students who elect science take Introductory
Physical Science. Investigations in Science- Physical Science is recom-
mended to the non-mathematically oriented students.
Most of the science facilities renovations in East Jr. and West Jr. have
been completed. All science classrooms are now equipped with running
water and laboratory counters. Storage space has been renovated at the
East Jr. High School and is in the process of being completed at West Jr.
High School.
A new course, Science and Technology funded under NDEA Title III, has
been developed especially for non-academically oriented students at Water-
town High School. It is a practical course for second year science students.
Science classrooms have been renovated and a biology preparation-
storage area has been provided in Watertown High School.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
The social studies department is in the second year of a system-wide
curriculum research and development program. Inquiry, conceptualization
of the social disciplines and discovery are some of the designs with which
Watertown will concern itself. Major concepts and generalizations are
being introduced in the student's schooling, at a simple level and through
experiences appropriate to his/her stage of maturation. In succeeding
years, the concepts are to be treated with increasing depth and through
different content for each exposure. Skills and values, as integral components
of the conceptual framework, are to be treated in the same spiral fashion.
Major problems of the program have been identified and a"game plan"
established for correction and improvement.
The following is a compilation of accomplished goals:
1) Re-organization of the social studies department relative to policies
and procedures, K- 12.
2) Assessment and survey of the social studies program, K- 12.
3) Inventory of existing materials, K- 12.
4) Materials from various publishers, developmental and research
centers disseminated to staff for perusal and evaluation, K- 12.
5) Complete revision of curriculum, grades 4, 5, and 6, in terms of
philosophy, goals, objectives, concepts and generalizations.
6) Development of grade level course objectives, 7- 12.
7) The addition of, as well as, deletion of course, including content
revision of several existing courses, 7- 12.
8) Curriculum revision, K- 12, providing for a correlation of elementary,
junior and senior high school programs.
INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL
The Instructional Council is in its eighth year of service as an advisory
body to the Superintendent concerning issues of instruction and curriculum
for grades K - 12. The membership includes teachers and from each
school, students from the junior highs, the senior high and Home Base
School, and representatives from the specialists, principals, Central
Office and parents.
The following items are exemplitive of the areas that have been reviewed
by the Instructional Council this year:
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- Revision of the elementary level time allotment for subjects.
Consideration of the possibility of mandatory Consumer Education
at Watertown High School.
- Watertown High School Evaluation
- Revision of the elmentary and secondary report cards.
- Providing a Watertown campus for Boston State College courses.
- Consideration and recommendation of In-Service courses and Summer
Workshops for 1976/77
BRO WNE SCHOOL
During the past summer, new fixtures were installed in all lavatories
complete with improved "foul air" vents. New univents were installed in
all classrooms. These are devised to bring a mixture of fresh air along
with the heat into the room.
The kindergarten enrollment dropped slightly this year. This will make
it possible to have two first grades instead of the present three, next year.
There has been a concentrated effort to cover all basics through a strong
individualized program strengthened by the support of various specialists.
Pupils and staff have made good use of the books and materials catalogued
in our library media center. Two staff members, along with the librarian,
were successful in writing two E.S.E.A. Title 11 Grants which deal with
Immigrant Experiences and Developing Resources in Holiday materials.
This material will be shared with everyone throughout the building.
Some P.T.O. mother volunteers have developed an arts and crafts program
for the pupils in kindergarten through grade two, one afternoon a week
after school. This has been so well received that children have had to be
scheduled on a rotating two-week schedule.
Two teachers attended an U.S.M.E.S. (unified science and math for
elementary schools) workshop during the summer. They helped in the
development or trial implementation of U.S.M.E.S. challenges. These
problems are now being tackled by the students of these teachers. One
fourth grade class is working on " Making School Safer", while a first
grade is " Planning an Event". Solving real problems entails using scientific
methods and mathematical analyses. Social science and language arts are
involved as well. In fact, students apply all they learn and know, including
basic skills in science, math, social science and language arts, while
Investigating the problems and in that sense, U.S.M.E.S. is truly inter-
disciplinary.
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COOLIDGE SCHOOL
The 1975- 1976 school year saw the beginning of the Greek Bilingual
Program at the Coolidge School. The program is designed to help Greek
speaking students keep pace with their peers in academic subjects while
learning English. In other words, they receive instruction in Greek in
math, social studies and science. According to state law, the native
culture and language of the student also has to be maintained. Therefore,
Greek history, language, grammar, geography and customs are also taught.
The law also. provides for special instruction in English as a Second
Language as vVell as the integration of the student in regular classes when
extensive verbalization is not required
At present, the program has six primary and eight intermediate students.
Their school day consists roughly of an hour and a half of bilingual instruc-
tion, English as a Second Language instruction and the same amount of
integration with their peers. Instruction in English as a Second Language
is given by Evelyn Sater and in bilingual by Elaine Xydis.
All in all, the program has been successful and, with the cooperation of
all persons involved, next year should be a continuation of this year's
success.
CUNNIFF SCHOOL
Our revised mathematics program with more structure is progressing
very well. There is strong evidence the pupils can cope much more easily
with this program, and the parents have a better understanding of it.
Our new library is now established and functioning smoothly. We have
increased considerable the number of volumes available to the children.
New furniture and equipment have been ordered. We would like to acknow-
ledge the significant contributions the parent volunteers have made by giving
unstintingly of their time to assist the librarian.
?be Chapter 766 program, assistance for children with special needs, has
experienced considerable success. There has been excellent cooperation
between parents and staff at the evaluation conferences. It is felt this
program is constructive and positive in its goals and achievements.
Once again each staff member is serving on an educational committee or
representing the school as a liaison person for one of the subject areas.
HOSMER SCHOOL
The Transitional Bilingual Program in Armenian began last fall at the
Hosmer School. On the elementary level, there are 11 Primary and 10
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Intermediate students of Armenian descent. Bilingual education is instruc-
tion in two languages and the use of those two languages as mediums of
instruction for any part of, or all of, the school curriculum. Study of the
history and culture associated with a student's mother tongue is considered
an integral part of the program. Hopefully, this program will prepare
tomorrow's bilingual person to become equally literate in two languages,
help him to understand his own culture better,and make the transition to his
new country easier.
In our library, we have a new addition. A color television set, along with
a video cassette player, makes it possible for us to play back outstanding
television programs that children may have missed at home. This is
proving to be a valuable supplement to our curriculum.
The implementation of Chapter 766, providing for a wide range of special
needs, is going very smoothly. Children and parents are getting prompt
action on requests for Core Evaluations, thanks to the able guidance of Mr.
James Devin, the Hosmer School Guidance Counselor.
Author's Day was a highlight of the year. Miss Genevieve Powers our
librarian, was the hostess during the visit of Mrs. Virginia Tashjian and
Mr. Wallace Tripp. Mrs. Tashjian, author of several children's books, ,and
Mr. Tripp, an outstanding illustrator, provided a very interesting program
for our children.
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL SCHOOL
Strong emphasis on the areas of writing and reading at the James Russell
Lowell School this year has been accompanied by involvement in two
interesting and meaningful projects.
A state funded project made possible an involvement of our fourth grade
children in several field trips to the Armenian, Portugese and Chinese
communities. Like similar series of visits planned by Lowell School
fifth graders last year to the Chinese community, the goal is to instill
in the children a greater understanding of the rich cultural heritages of
communities in the greater Boston area.
Project Torque, of Educational Development Center, Newton has been
developing innovative mathematics tests as an alternative to the much
criticized standardized achievement tests. Lowell School is one of the
pilot schools in the area, along with schools in Illinois and California
which is assisting in the validation of these instruments.
MARSHALL SPRING SCHOOL
The Marshall Spring School was the first school to offer an outdoor
education program for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. This week-long
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adventure in the biomes of Kiddie Kamp in Sharon, Mass. provided oppor-
tunities to examine nature and ecology problems related to man that a
classroom environment can not offer.
Students, after a year long study that includes research and experi-
mentation, participated in a variety of learning experiences. Pieces of land
were given to each student. Temperatures were taken at various soil levels
to determine the amount of growth at various levels. The plots provided
a unique opportunity for students to use their geometry, measurement and
compass skills. Bird studies, tree studies and rock studies were also
accomplished by the class.
Living, eating and working together provided the students with a most
valuable learning experience that not only helped them learn about their
environment but also helped them to know and respect each other as human
beings:
An ongoing body awareness and physical development course has been in
progress this year at the Marshall Spring School. Helping children under-
stand their bodies and how they function and what their bodies can do are
our major objectives. This program has been incorporated into the entire
curriculum. Continuous methodology will help children in understanding
their growth patterns throughout life.
The 1975-76 school year has seen the continued service of parent
volunteers in the Marshall Spring School library. Lacking a full-time
librarian, half-a-dozen parents, chaired by Martha Tambascio, have made
library service available to children and teachers for most of every school
day.
The parent volunteers have recently presented a three-day book fair
in the library at which over three hundred paperback books were sold.
Last fall, they assisted student teacher Nancy Wilson with her library
r.U&,a.,,., Sharks: Fact and Fantasy. They have helped process and
organize materials purchased this year with Title II mini-grant funds, Women
in Society, written by Rosemary Trowbridge, and The Constant Image: A
Study of Still Photography, written by Elizabeth Clark. The children and
faculty of Marshall Spring are the fortunate beneficiaries of the skills and
dedication contributed freely by the library volunteers. It is a pleasure to
acknowledge their service.
PARKER SCHOOL
The Parker School continues to make every effort to develop individual
techniques for the learning of vital skills. This program for the teaching
of skills is the reponsibility of the entire team at the Parker School.
Our environmental study trips to Elbanobscot which included every
Parker School class were highly successful and thoroughly enjoyed. Many
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parents were "teachers" in this program and made the study of Indians
and our environment even more enjoyable.
This is also, our, fourth consecutive year of swimming for our 3rd, 4th,
5th and 6th grade children. This program is a very fine swim program and
completely run by hard working and very caring mothers of the Parker
School Association.
PHILLIPS SCHOOL
We are pleased to present the fourth Phillips School Annual Report
prepared completely by Phillips students.
We express our appreciation to Kevin Dickie, Ann Marie Amatangelo,
Shari Alland, Alice Havelock, Paul Tobio, Michael Alfieri, Arthur Anders,
and Carol Miceli.
Teachers: The Phillips School teachers are very special, not only
do they teach very wekk, but they understand you. At the beginning
of the year we got a Guidance Counselor. Her name is Mrs. Weisz.
Her job is to help you, if you have a problem. The rest of the teachers
are exceptionally nice. The best part about the teachers is every
teacher has his or her own way of teaching thanks to Mr. Manzelli.
The Thanksgiving Dinner: Mrs. Cadogan's class has had a Thanksgiving
Dinner. The students prepared all the food. The parents came as the
kids' guests. The kids served the food to the parents and some of the
teachers. The kids brought in desserts (meringues being the favorite).
The main course consisted of turkey, (of course!) mashed potatoes,
cranberry sauce, apple sauce, cider, squash, and for those over twelve
years old, coffee. After they ate, the kids ended it by singing "Day by
Day".
Music: The music program is working out very well this year. Mrs.
Moss is doing very well with Mini-singers and the Glee Club, trying
to have concerts and new songs sung. Every week she comes in to
each class and sings songs with us and also teaches us the different
parts of music. The musical instrument teacher is Mr. Kirkjian. He
works with the kids every Wednesday. lie teaches us what the notes are
and what keys to press. Ile always tries to help you any time you need
it. The group has played two concerts and will be playing many more
this year.
Industrial Arts: During the school year kids have been taking wood-
working with Mr. Slight and sewing and knitting with Mrs. Griffin. The
classes are combined boys and girls. At the half of the year they switch
classes, woodworking to sewing or sewing to woodworking. In woodworking
they make horses heads in copper and rounders in leather. In sewing and
knitting they make tote bags and slippers. Everybody in the fifth and
sixth grades take these courses.
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EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1975, in addition to being the second year of our Bi-Centennial observance,
was an outstanding year for educational innovation and emphasis on respect
for the variety of backgrounds that comprise our school population in the
East Junior High School. Watertown is forutnate to contain within its
confines many ethnic groups, mostly centered in the East district. The
faculty of our school planned and celebrated a series of" Ethnic Days" to
which pupils, Teachers, Parents, school and town officials, and the general
public were invited.
" Armenian Day", " Greek Day", " Italian Day", and" St. Patrick's Day"
were fittingly observed with music, dances, exhibits, and the tasty dishes
that were the specialty of the nationality being recognized on that particular
"Day". The enthusiastic response of all who attended as participants or
observers was rewarding to all involved. Our sincere gratitude to all
responsible for the huge success of this program.
SCIENCE
The third floor classrooms 304, 305, 306 and 307 have been renovated
and equipped with laboratory facilities for the improvement and expansion
of the Science program. All these classroom have sinks, storage cabinets,
flat top desks necessary for student experiments and served by a central
supply room. The demonstration display and audio-visual areas of the
curriculum now available, makes it possible to offer the student a varied
approach to all topics.
The eigth grade program has been totally converted to the study of Earth
Science, including topics in geology, astronomy, oceanography, and micro-
biology.
A new offering for ninth graders is presented in the form of Physical
Science 11, an intensive investigation into the nature of energy and its
relationship to the atomic model. The program, and its implementation has
prompted the Science Director to remark, " The Science Program at the
East Junior High School is one of the best offered by any school system in
this area".
MUSIC
Our instrumental program has greatly improved with the addition of brass,
woodwinds, violin, and percussion ensembles. These ensembles meet at
regular class sessions, thus strengthening the music section of the band
and orchestra. The Chorus and Instrumental Program presented a concert
to the parents and public which was enthusiastically received. Similar
public activities are planned for the future.
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FIELD TRIPS
Field trips have become an importantpart of the East Junior High School's
program of studies. Museum, environmental trips to Cape Cod, visits to
the State House, to Foreign Ambassies are an integral part of our Social
Studies and Language courses. The highlight of the junior high schooler's
career is the Washington, D.C. trip. This year's travellers were treated
to an unscheduled buffet by our Representative, House Majority Leader,
Thomas P. O'Neill. He also sent each member of the group a picture
of the class taken with him on the steps of the Capitol-a fitting memento
of the occasion.
BI-CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES
The Social Studies Department and the Art Department collaborated in
sponsoring a Bicentennial Dinner and Exhibits on Watertown Heritage Day.
The gym was used to display the exhibits. It was suitably decorated in a
colonial motif. Included among the exhibits were a colonial dining room, a
Country Store, a spinning wheel and exhibits from all elementary schools.
A Colonial Dinner was served by our pupils and supervised by members of
the faculty all in appropriate costume. The entire evening will long be
remembered by those lucky enough to be present.
In completing this report I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge with
gratitude, the outstanding cooperation and assistance of the entire staff,
the pupils and their parents in carrying on this successful school program.
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1975 was a year of few changes at the West Junior. Mr. William Laughrea
served as Acting Assistant Principal until the School Committee named Mr.
Charles McCarthy, Jr. to this position. The academic areas continued to
grow. Changes took place in science with the adoption of the eighth grade
program, "Interaction of Earth and Time" , and a marked increase in the
number of students participating in our school band.
The Fife and Drum Corps again represented the school in this bicentennial
year, appearing in many parades and earning several trophies for their
efforts.
The dramatic group, the Palace Players, staged the musical" Bye, Bye,
Birdie", and it proved to be h tremendous success. Mrs. Raposa's pro-
ductions continue to impress us every year.
Marty eighth grade students participated in our environmental studies
j.a�tya Wu at Camp Blazing Trail in Denmark, Maine. Its success warranted
our continuing the program and plans have been made to continue it for
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grade 8 at the Web of Life Outdoor Education Center in Sandwich,
Massachusetts.
The Student Council is a prominent part of our program, sponsoring
several dances and trips as well as sharing in the over-all day-to-day
activities. The Student Council sponsored trip to Washington, D.C. was
the highlight of the year, along with the day trip to the United Nations
building in New York City.
The West Junior High was in the forefront in the athletic field as a girl
made the boys' hockey team. Jane Ford, a goalie, brought this notoriety
to the West and several wins also.
The Bicentenclial was celebrated in our "Colonial Village" held for a
week in the girls' gym. Many groups participated in making this event
truly outstanding.
The building itself had a new coat of paint in the gyms and lower floor
which enhanced the pleasant atmosphere.
1975 was a quiet and fruitful year at the West Junior, with all working
eagerly and cooperatively.
HOME BASE SCHOOL
In its fifth year of operation, Home Base School has developed from an
experimental program to an established part of the Watertown School
System. Numerous evaluations have reported that many of the questions
asked of the new educational program have been answered. During this
school year the Home Base became a candidate for accreditation with the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and was evaluated in
early February to ascertain permanent accreditation. Only two other
alternative schools have completed this process, indicating the success
of the Watertown alternative.
Home Base has continued to send a high percentage of its students on
to, college, with most students gaining admission to the college of their
first choice. Many innovative curriculum developments ; primarily in the
areas of vocabulary, spelling, language arts, reading, and general math-
ematics ; have been developed for the school's core curriculum. New
community placements for students have been developed,including numerous
out-of-school activities in cooperation with the Metropolitan Planning
Project.
Student programs are constructed by the students with guidance from
staff members and parents. These programs have a dual focus-inwards
toward the school and outwards to the community. Between the courses
and programs offered at Home Base, and the field experiences and courses
available in the Boston Community, the needs and interests of each student
can be met.
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In view of the emphasis on student-initiated programs, it is important
that students be guided in their development towards independence and
responsibility for their education. The staff role has become increasingly
that of advisor and counselor, helping students to define their interests
and goals, to develop programs that will meet these needs, and then to
evaluate their programs.
During this year, and continuing into next, Home Base staff will continue
to improve the student selection process, the orientation of new students,
the transcript procedure, staff evaluation, and school evaluation. Students'
and parents' responses continue to be overwhelmingly positive concerning
the educational experience at Home Base. The spirit of the school remains
one of innovation, excitement, and flexibility.
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
The second phase of the evaluation of Watertown High School was completed
in October of 1975. A visiting team of educators representing the National
Association of Schools and Colleges spent three days involved in an in-depth
evaluation of the school based on the self-evaluation conducted by the
high school staff during 1974-75. Below is a summary of the report
presented by the visiting team.
" The Visiting Committee is most grateful to Watertown High School for
the gracious hospitality accorded during the visitation period.
The evaluators were impressed with the cooperation of the Headmaster,
his assistants, and members of the faculty. All were ready to answer our
questions and freely discuss their programs and problems. The members
of the student body were courteous, friendly, and helpful. The spirit in
evidence during the visit was a demonstration of the excellent relationship
existing between the faculty and students.
The Visiting Committee found an extensive variety of courses offered to
students for their selection in a rather flexible schedule. The staff is
involved and professionally capable. Provision has been made to expose
and involve students in the world of work. There seems to be appropriate
financial support in most areas. Provisions for audio-visual materials and
equipment are commendable. Student-teacher relationships seem to be
conducive to a good educational atmosphere. There is excellent use of
federal and state funding.
However, facilities do need modification in accordance with a professionally
developed plan to make Watertown High School a more effective school plant
in providing for the needs of Watertown students.
The worth of the evaluation process is realized through introspection by
the host school and the review by the visiting committee. The combined
reports should provide the stimulus to up-grade programs and improve the
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service to Watertown High School students and community. It is important
that an immediate follow-up be made and valid recommendations be
implemented. Non-monetary items should be undertaken now. The monetary
items may take more time to complete. Since the student-teacher ratio
is favorable, recommendations for additional staff in any area should be
viewed as a need to reassign professional certified members.
The Visiting Committee wishes the Watertown High School the joys of
success as they work to attain their goals of bringing everimproving
education to their students".
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
POST-GRADUATE PLANS
CLASS OF 1975
The following information was obtained by the Watertown High School
Guidance Department ident!Wng the post high school plans of Watertown
High School graduates.
Of the 430 students, in the graduating Class of 1975, 256 indicated plans to
enter some form of higher education orapost high school training program.
Of the remaining students, 101 indicated plans for immediate employment,
27 entered military service, and 45 were undecided.
The following tables indicated the types of educational programs and
occupational fields students planned to enter.
TABLE I
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Placement Number %age
Four Year College(Degree) 153 39.5
Two Year College(Associate Degree) 86 20.0
Nursing Schools(3 years Diploma) 9 2.0
Two Year Schools (Diploma) 3 .7
One Year of less Schools 3 .7
Preparatory Schools 2 .5
Waiting to Hear 1 .2
TABLE H
KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT
Clerical Occupations 38 8.8
Sales and Service Occupations 25 5.9
Technical Occupations 25 5.9
Health Occupations 4 .9
Manufacturing Occupations 3 .7
Miscellaneous 6 1.4
Military 27 6.3
Undecided 45 10.5
430 100.0
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WATERTOWN SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School "75" emphasized enrichment and individualized instruction.
Through the efforts of Guidance Personnel, Principals, and Central Office
Administrators of Watertown, more residents and their off-spring were
cognizant of the Watertown Summer School program.
Enrollment in both the Elementary Summer School Program and the
Secondary Summer School Program set new records.
Elementary - 215
Secondary - 303
Participants of the program and their parents spoke highly of the benefits
derived from the program, and the teachers involved in the course offerings.
Tuition Fees collected from secondary students - $5,765.00.
WATERTOWN EVENING SCHOOL
The Watertown Evening School closed with its 1975 annual exhibit in
the boys gymansium at Watertown High School on Thursday evening,
December 13th. This exhibit always attracts many townspeople and
plays an important role in attracting new students in the numerous courses
being offered for the coming year.
Certificates were issued to over seventy-five per cent of the fourteen
hundred and seventy nine people who enrolled in the fifty nine courses
offerings. These certificates indicated that the enrollees' attendance was
between eighty and one hundred percent.
The Watertown Evening High School was in operation at West Junior
High School and completed its term on February 12, 1976.
The sum or $11,020.00 was deposited in the Union Market rational Bank
to the Watertown Treasurer's account from Watertown Evening School
registration fees.
GENERAL STATISTICS
Number of School Buildings (Town owned) 11
Senior High School 1
Junior High Schools 2
Elementary Schools 8
Home Base School (Leased) 1
12
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SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Men Women Total
Central Office Personnel:
Superintendent 1 1
Assistant Superintendent 1 1
Director of Personnel 1 i
Director of Cafeterias 1 1
Administrative Assistants 2 2
Supervisor of Custodians 1 1
Secretaries 7 7
Secretaries (Part Time) 2 2
7 9 16
Men Women Total
Principals:
Senior High School 1 1
Junior High School 2 2
Elementary Schools 8 8
Program Chairman-Home Base School 1 1
12 12
Assistant Principals:
Secondary 4 4
Elementary(Part Time) 6 1 7
Elementary 1 1
Dean of Girls - Senior High School 1 1
11 2 13
Administrators and Directors (K-12)
Art 1 1
English 1 1
Foreign Language 1 1
Libraries and Media 1 1
Mathematics 1 1
Music 1 1
Occupational Education 1 1
Physical Education and Athletics 1 1
Pupil Personnel Services 1 1
Reading 1 1
Science 1 1
Special Education 1 1
Social Studies 1 _ 1
9 4 13
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Men Women Total
Department heads: 1
audio Visual 1
Business Education 1 1
1 1 2
Specialists:
Art(Elementary) 5 5
Bilingual 3 3
Computer Programmer 1 1
English as Second Language 3 3
Guidance (•Elementary) 1 5 6
Guidance (Secondary) 6 6 12
Home Economics (Elementary) 1 1
Industrial Arts (Elementary) 1 1
Librarians (Elementary and Secondary) 8 8
Music (Elementary) 5 1 6
Physical Education (Elementary) 3 1 4
Reading 2 8 10
Resource 3 15 18
School Adjustment Counsellor 1 1 2
School Psychologist 1 1 2
Speech 4 4
Visual Handicapped 1 'l
24 63 87
'Leachers:
Senior High School 50 26 76
Junior High Schools 34 45 79
Home Base School 3 4 7
Elementary Schools 11 91 102
98 166 264
Teacher Aides: 4 4
Health Personnel:
Nurses 5 5
Hearing Tester 1 1
Doctors 3 _ 3
3 6 9
Secretaries:
Senior High School 6 6
Junior High Schools 3 3
Home Base School 1 1
Elementary Schools 9 9
Pupil Personnel Service 2 2
21 21
Food Service:
Lunch Aides 38 38
Cafeteria Workers 28 28
Storekeeper-Chauffeur 2 2
2 66 68
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Plant Operation:
Custodians 34 34
Electrician 1 1
Carpenter 1 1
Painter-Rigger 1 1
Plumber 1 1
Matrons 3 3
Bus Drivers 3 3
41 3 44
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT 1973, 1974, 1975
1973 1974 1975
Elementary.Schools
Kindergarten 391 412 372
Diagnostic Kindergarten 8
Grade I 451 412 414
Grade II 418 401 379
Grade III 391 399 376
Grade IV 453 377 382
Grade V 428 456 364
Grade VI 439 415 438
2971 2872 2733
Junior High Schools
Grade VII 476 435 400
Grade VIII 457 478 428
Grade IX 507 437 464
1440 1350 1292
Senior High School
Grade X 497 492 419
Grade XI 485 469 484
Grade XII 467 478 474
Ungraded 16 14
1449 1455 1391
TOTAL 5860 5677 5416
PERSONNEL
In Memoriam
G. Harold Robley Marshall Spring
RETIREMENT
John P. Kaveny High School
James F. Walsh Hosmer
Joseph Zarba East Junior
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RESIGNATIONS
Gayle Adams Hosmer, Phillips Personal
Kathleen Ahern System Personal
Robert Albert, Jr. West Junior New Position
Claire Bergman Marshall Spring Maternity
Stacey Bressler Parker, Phillips New Position
Noreen Capriccio West Junior Personal
Marianne Concannon Parker, Browne Personal
Dennis Connolly West Junior New Position
John T. Daley West Junior Personal
Arthur Devlin :Marshall Spring New Position
Anthony DiSanzo West Junior New Position
Lois Flynn Cunniff Maternity
Donald S. Hill West Junior New Position
Linda Khan West Junior New Position
Judith Kramer High School Maternity
Gerald L. Kupperschmidt System New Position
Ezra Lipton East Junior Maternity
Karl D. Lord West Junior New Position
Margaret Rappaport Phillips Personal
Susan Sherry High School Personal
Barbara Sigal West Junior Maternity
Susan'Siroky Phillips Maternity
Nancy Stofer West Junior Personal
Diane Tetreault High School New Position
Patricia Tevekelian Hosmer Personal
Catherine Tobin System New Position
Roy Vocei High School New Position
LEAVES
Mary H. Boudreau Parker Maternity
David Campbell West Junior Sabbatical
Ruth Harutunian West Junior Sabbatical
Miriam Kiernan Parker Maternity
Margaret McNeill Home Base Personal
Uuise S. Oviatt Coolidge Sabbatical
Adria A. Pepp West Junior Maternity
Christina Reusser Phillips Maternity
Pamela Veysey. West Junior Maternity
Christopher R. Zarba West Junior Sabbatical
NEW STAFF
Hilloria A. Applebaum Home Base Math 1/2
Barbara Beckwith Home Base English 1/2
John Daley East Junior Science
Ralph J. Deldon West Junior Social Studies
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Verkin Dilsizian System Bilingual Armenian
Dr. Albert J. Donaldson System School Psychologist
James E. Earley System Supervisor of Special
Education
Catherine A. Fichtner East Junior Resource 1/2
Carolyn Galluzzo West Junior English
Kurt Haase High School Math
Judy M. Handorf West Junior Guidance
Audrey E. Hill West Junior Science
Mary C. Jigarjian Phillips Grade 5
Joan Kitsis Coolidge Guidance
Paul Langione West Junior Math
James M. Lochiatto High School Art
Karl D. Lord West Junior Guidance
Battina M. Lowe Browne, Parker Resource
Michael J. McDermott West Junior English
Mary Elizabeth McDonald System Reading Drop-In Cente r
Karen E. Manista Marshall Spring Resource
Carlene A. Morrissey High School English/Drama
Donna Neylon Hosmer Grade 6
Salvatore M. Petricone West Junior Science
Amy E. Ritzhaupt Phillips Guidance
Martin T. Ryan West Junior Art
Denise Sampson West Junior English
Sheryl Selfert System Prescriptive Diagnostic
Lawrence P. Sullivan West Junior Resource
Karen Swistun East Junior Resource 1/2
Sylvia K. Weisz Phillips Guidance
Elaine Xydis System Bilingual Greek
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOWN OFFICIALS
Elected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Appointed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Civil Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMMITTEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BOARD OF SELECTMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PART I - TOWN RECORDS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Town Election, May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Special Town Meeting, January 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Roll Call Vote- Article 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 50
Roll Call Vote-Article 5-Reconsideration . . . . . . . . 55
Warrant Special Town Meeting, May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Notices of Adjourned Town Meetings • • • • • • • • • • . . . 77
Annual Town Meeting, May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Special Town Meeting, December 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
JURY LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
PART II - TOWN RECORDS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Town Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Purchasing Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Personnel Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
FINANCES
Board of Assessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Collector of Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Town Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Auditor's Balance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Multi-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Veterans' Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Workmen's Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Civil Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Sealer of Weights & Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Planning Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Redevelopment Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fourth of July Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
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