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Home My Public Portal About1976/77 Annual Watertown Report WATERiOWN FREE PUBLIC UBRARY II I II IIIIII II IIII IIII IIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII 3 4868 00591 0278 REPORTS of the TOWN OFFICERS of WATERTOWN, MASS. 1977 WATERTOWN STATIONERS& PRINTERS Watertown, Massachusetts 1 TOWN OF WATERTOWN Area-4.16 Square Miles Altitude -236 Feet above sea level Founded in 1630 Declared a body corporate by an act of the Legislature on March 23, 1786, Chapter 75, Acts of 1785. The first mention of the Town of Watertown is found in a record of a Court of Assistants, holden at Charlton, the 7th of September 1630, and is as follows: "It is ordered, that Trimountaine shalbe called Boston; Mattapan, Dorchester; and the Towne vpon Charles Ryver, Waterton." UNITED STATES SENATORS EDWARD M. KENNEDY(D) EDWARD W. BROOKE(R) U.S. CONGRESSMAN, 8th DISTRICT THOMAS P. O'NEIL, JR. (D) 12th MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Robert L. Nardone, 11 Holly St., Watertown, Ma. 13th MIDDLESEX REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Salvatore Ciccarelli,226 Boylston St.,Watertown, Ma. Annual Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Monday in May Appropriation Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Monday in May Number of Registered Voters as of December 5, 1977 . . . . . . 19,788 WATERTOWN POPULATION 1965 -- 40,115 1970 -- 39,309 1975 -- 36,075 3 WATERTOWN SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES and where to write them: U.S. SENATORS: Edward M. Kennedy (d) Edward W. Brooke (r) Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., Boston, Ma. U.S. CONGRESSMAN, 8th DISTRICT: Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. House of Representatives Home: 26 Russell St., Cambridge, Ma. STATE SENATOR MIDDLESEX&SUFFOLK DISTRICT: Francis X. McCann, 19 Hutchinson St. Cambridge, Ma. STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN 12th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT: Robert L. Nardone, 11 Holly St., Watertown, Ma. STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN 13th MIDDLESEX DISTRICT: Salvatore Ciccarelli, 226 Boylston St., Watertown, Ma. 4 DIRECTORY of OFFICIALS Watertown 1977 5 CAPITAL OUTLAY COMMITTEE Patrick B. Ford 69 Langdon Ave. Selectman Francis J. Maloney 15 Dana Terr. Planning Board Helen Guest Perry 64 Russell Ave. 1979 John Lund 101 Franklin St. 1978 Thomas C. Menton 20 Stoneleigh Rd. 1980 John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Auditor Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Treasurer Thomas E. Roche, Jr. 62 Emerson Rd. Finance Comm. WATERTOWN 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Stoughton B. Holden 636 Main St. Margaret L. Holden 636 Main St. Walter T. Munger (Co-Chrm.) 11 Jensen Rd. Joyce E. Munger(Co-Chrm.) 11 Jensen Rd. Edward Donnelly 19 Emerald St., Lexington, Ma. Joanna R. Carey 45 Royal St. Francis M. Lightbody 59 Robbins Rd. Charles T. Burke 76 Spruce St. Anne Marie Tambureno 17 Winter St. Frank Guerin 628 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, Ma. Joseph McDonald 6 Riverside St. John Cook 105 Galen St. James P. Clark 36 Bromfield St. Louis Allegro 277 Palfrey St. John Lucas 13 Greenwood St., Rockland, Ma. Elizabeth M. Robinson 123 Galen St. Frederick Milmore 126 Summer St. G. Jack Zollo 37 Bradshaw St. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY Carmine Pallotta 1978 Robert A. Manzelli 1979 Albert J. Baillargeon 1980 Charles S. Agrillo 1981 H. Edward Santarpio(Chrm.) 1982 6 PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY Sr. Rita Clare 154 Dexter Ave. Joseph Hyde 161 Lovell Rd. Susan Kelly MacDonald 41 Longfellow Rd. WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Guy A. Carbone 60 Knowles Rd. Selectman James M. Oates, Jr. 145 Russell Ave. School Comm. Clyde Younger 188 Acton St. School Comm. Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. Planning Board Stanley D. Porter 85 Garfield St. Citizen William Johnson 137 Common St. Citizen Anthony J. Cristello 30 Jensen Rd. Citizen CHAPTER 808 ZONING COMMITTEE Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. Planning Board Philip Barrett 29 Rutland St. Building Insp. Gary S. Brackett, Esq. 150 Pleasant St. Ass't. Town Council George K. Walker 1 Hilltop Rd. Board of Appeals Rudolph D'Alanno 160 Arlington St. Citizen ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE . Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. Selectmen Patrick B. Ford 69 Langdon Ave. Selectmen Guy A. Carbone 60 Knowles Rd. Selectmen John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Town Auditor Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Town Treasurer Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. Finance Comm. MULTI—SERVICE CENTER _ BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dorothy Bowler 124 Marshall St. 1978 Clyde-Younger 188 Acton St. 1978 Susan Berger 762 Belmont St. 1978 Phillis Duffy 5 Bromfield St. 1978 Joseph P. Barnes 45 Buick St. 1979 Patricia Turner 116 Garfield St. 1979 Jack Taverna 17 Robert Ford Rd. 1978 Thomas R. Tuttle 50 Bailey Rd. 1978 Alice Seferian 155 School St. 1979 Dorothy Ryan 16 York Ave. 1979 7 Anne C. Bartley 51 Langdon Ave. 1979 Marc Weinstein 31 Channing Rd. 1979 Donald P. Higgins 25 Dartmouth St. 1978 Eleanor C. Sadler 67 King St. 1978 Elise Lund 101 Franklin St. 1979 Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. 1979 Vincent T. Swift .96 Pleasant St. 1979 John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. 1979 Mary Lou Bulger 128 Maplewood St. 1979 Marylouise P. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. 1978 Jean M. Cornish 80 Hovey St. Director C.A.T.V. ,ADVISORY COMMITTEE Inabeth Miller School Dept., 30 Common St. Sr. Elaine DesRoiser Rosary Academy, 130 Lexington St August M. Stiriti 93 Arlington St. Marion Roberts 40 Capitol St. Francis P. Manzelli(Chrm.) 216 Bellevue Rd. John G. Flores Watertown High School, 51 Columbia St. Coleman F. Bender 81 Bromfield St. Martin Tomassian 19 Adams St. Richard H. Keefe 700 Belmont St. Elliot E.Tocci 808 Belmont St. Peter Santamaria 78 Winsor Ave. Francis LeBlanc 76 Emerson Rd. Patricia Savage 169 Palfrey St. Sigrid Reddy 170 Valley Rd., Concord, Ma. Malcolm Cone 18 Springfield St., Belmont, Ma EASTERN MIDDLESEX HUMAN RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Louis P. Andrews 55 Brookline St. Board of Directors FINANCE COMMITTEE 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. Harry Risso 27 Bailey Road 8 1979 Term Charles J. Sheldon, Jr. 16 Patten St. Augustin R. Papalia 28 Dewey St. Thomas R. Roche 62 Emerson Rd. James A. Reidle 18 Prescott St. Thomas R.Tuttle 50 Bailey Rd. Russell Morgan 33 Richards Rd. Thomas F. Joyce 23 Boyd St. 1980 Term Pauline Bender 81 Bromfield St. Edna Bogosian 21 Melendy Ave. George H. Boole,.Jr. 111 Lovell Rd. Roy E. Harris 15 Jensen Rd. Aram A. Koumjian 139 Standish Rd. Marion Roberts 40 Capitol St. James F. Ferreira 71 Commonwealth Rd. WATERTOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION Steven Quintiliani 10 Fifth Ave. 1978 Maureen K. Oates 145 Russell Ave. 1978 Robert B. Chase 15 Franklin St. 1980 Diana Proctor(Chrm.) 216 Arlington St. 1978 Thomas Perry 28 Beacon St. 1979 Philip Tabas 510 Mt. Auburn St. 1979 Mariann Pannesi 15 King St. 1980 WATERTOWN RECREATION COMMISSION Sigrid Reddy (Chrm.) Head Librarian Daniel G. O'Connor Supt.of Schools Joseph P. Kelly Chief of Police James P. Clark D.P.W. Supt. Arthur Todino 228 Palfrey St. 1978 Lorraine LaRose 59 Myrtle St. 1979 Albert R. Balzano 12 Wollitzer Lane 1980 PERSONNEL BOARD Demos Zevitas 6 King St. 1979 Lawrence Beloungie 72 Edward Rd. 1980 Edmund J. McDevitt 32 Morrison Rd. 1978 9 Peter Santamaria 78 Winsor Ave. 1979 William H. Guerin 96 Evans St. 1980 AD—HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE John T. Robarts Watertown Public Schools Watertown Public Schools Marylouise P. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. Marcia Fisher 41 Angelica Dr., Framingham, Ma. Bernard Bradley, Jr. 24 Morrison Rd. Clyde Younger 188 Acton St. Edward Vaughan Police Department Robin Baptista 40 Olney St. Dorothy Bowler 124 Marshall St. Rev. Wm. Gaine 75 Chestnut St. LOCAL GROWTH POLICY COMMITTEE Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. Selectman Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. Planning Board Diana Proctor 216 Arlington St. Cons. Comm. John Patrick Moxley 47 Quimby St. W.H.A. Dennis J. Duff 31 Spruce St. W.R.A. Richard G. Barry 175 Spruce St. Health Dept. Joseph P. McHugh 211 Highland Ave. Town Eng. Barbara J. Poulin 5 Kondazian St: Frederick J. Milmore 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. KOREAN CONFLICT PLAQUE James R. Danforth (Chrm.) 83 Fitchburg St. Walter Munger 40 Fayette St. Dorothy Najarian 32 Cleveland Rd. HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF WATERTOWN Francis Lightbody 59 Robbins Rd. Joanna R. Carey 45 Royal St. G. Jack Zollo(Chrm.) 37 Bradshaw St. Louise Kasabian 21 Hillside Rd. 10 Mrs. John M. Day, Sr. 13 Oliver 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. Patrick B. Ford 69 Langdon Ave. Selectman Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. Selectman Guy A. Carbone 60 Knowles Rd. Selectman INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE G. Jack Zollo (Chrm.) 37 Bradshaw St. Donald A. Morrison 70 Fayette St. Lt. Richard J. Kelly 12 Cleveland Rd. Kenneth McStay 74 Olcott St. Jean White 105 Edenfield Ave. John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. ELECTED OFFICIALS 1977-1978 SELECTMEN Patrick B. Ford (Chrm.) 69 Langdon Ave. 1980 Thomas J. McDermott 76 Lovell Rd. 1978 Guy A. Carbone 60 Knowles Rd. 1979 MODERATOR Robert J. Glennon 10 Williams St. 1978 TOWN CLERK James E. Fahey, Jr. 142 Robbins Rd. 1979 TOWN AUDITOR John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Tenure TOWN TREASURER Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. 1980 TOWN COLLECTOR John J. Kennedy 153 Common St. Tenure BOARD OF ASSESSORS James Malcolm Whitney (Chrm.) 65 Shattuck Rd. 1980 ! John J. McCarthy, Jr. 29 Everett Ave. 1979 Ray Massa 80 Evans St. 1978 11 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Clyde Younger 188 Acton St. 1980 Robert Jamogochian 55 Robbins Rd. 1980 Stephen Pacifico 179 Edenfield Ave. 1979 Vahan Kachadoorian 137 Lovell Rd. 1979 Marylouise McDermott (Chrm.) 76 Lovell Rd. 1979 James M. Oates, Jr. 145 Russell Ave. 1978 Paul C. Menton 100 Robbins Rd. 1978 LIBRARY TRUSTEES Edmund P. Hickey 115 Pierce Rd. 1980 Helen Guest Perry 65 Russell Ave. 1980 Mary J. Carver 155 Lovell Rd. 1979 Mary T. Perkins 92 Palfrey St. 1979 Charles T. Burke 76 Spruce St. 1978 Donald MacDonald Jr. (Chrm.) 41 Longfellow Rd. 1978 PLANNING BOARD Francis J. Maloney 15 Dana Terr. 1980 Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. 1978 Timothy Churchill 25 Adams St. 1978 Brian McDonald 136 Edenfield Ave. 1978 George T. Zevitas 304 Mt. Auburn St. 1978 WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY Mary McHugh 30 Lawrence St. 1980 John Patrick Moxley(Chrm.) 47 Quincy St. 1981 James M:Sullivan 56 Pilgrim Rd. 1979 Adelard St. Onge 26 Fifield St. 1978 David Bromer(State Appt.) 127 Barnard Ave. 1981 WATERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY John X. Doherty 98 Lexington St. 1982 Dennis J. Duff 31 Spruce St. 1981 Leonard M. Frisoli (Chrm.) 291 School St. 1979 Ronald Ohanian 112 Russell Ave. 1978 Martin V. Tomassian(State Appt.) 19 Adams St. 1979 BOARD OF HEALTH Joseph L. C. Santoro 158 Lovell Rd. 1980 William G. Oates 17 Standish Rd. 1979 Richard G. Barry (Chrm.) 175 Spruce St. 1978 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Daniel Giles O'Connor(Supt.) 138 Standish Rd. LIBRARIAN Sigrid Reddy 107 Valley Rd., Concord, Ma. TOWN COUNSEL Herbert 0. Berry 158 Spring St. 1978 BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Noel B. Carmichael 25 Robbins Rd. 1980 James J. Bejoian 305 Mt. Auburn St. 1981 12 Charles J. Tobin (Chrm.) 1016 Belmont St. 1978 Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. 1979 TOWN PHYSICIAN Louis Mastrangelo 267 School St. 1978 Jerome Tanzer 327 Main St. 1978 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS William Johansen 142 Powder House Blvd., Somerville, Ma. 1978 FENCE VIEWERS Staniero S. D'Antonio 11 School Lane 1978 Francis J. Kenney 58 Aldrich Rd. 1978 John Pallotta 172 Westminster Ave. 1978 RETIREMENT BOARD Maurice J. Sheehan (Chrm.) 60 Edenfield Ave. 1980 Lawrence J. Maloney 271 Waverley Ave. John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Ex-officio BOARD OF APPEALS Francis O'Leary 16 Langdon Ave. 1979 George K. Walker (Chrm.) 1 Hilltop Rd. 1978 Raymond P. Balley 104 Coolidge Hill Rd. 1980 Alexander DellaPaolera (Alternate) 210 Arlington St. 1978 Anna Lazzaro(Alternate) 108 Elm St. 1978 CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR John L. Papalia 16 Conant Rd. 1978 COUNCIL ON AGING Joseph Hyde 161 Lovell Rd. 1979 John J. Mantenuto 14 Pearl St. 1979 Rose Harrington (Chrm.) 7 Woodleigh Rd. 1980 Esther C. Rea 25 Philip Darch Rd. 1978 Joseph W. Andrews 48 Green St. 1978 Virginia Abdalian 46 Prentiss St. 1978 Pasquale V. Sclafani 163 acton St. 1980 John A. Werley Main and Gilbert Sts. 1979 Susan Kelley MacDonald 41 Longfellow Rd. 1980 KEEPER OF THE LOCK—UP Joseph P. Kelly 34 Cross St. 1978 RECREATION DIRECTOR Thomas J. Sullivan 11 Upland Rd. 1978 SUPT. D.P.W. James P. Clark 36 Bromfield St. 1978 INSURANCE ADVISOR Francis L. Barrett 144 Main St. 1978 CONSTABLES Arthur Madden 31 Standish Rd. 1980 Richard Kelly 504 Main St. 1980 13 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN August M. Stiriti 93 Arlington St. 1978 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT Louis P. Andrew 55 Brookline St. 1978 CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS 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. DOG OFFICER Kevin A. Mooney 36 Washburn St. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Joseph DiVico 11 Francis St. (Acting Health Director) Paul LaRaia 122 Church St. Public Health Physician Agnes P. Jackson 165 Common St. Public Health Nurse Doris M. Daley 60 Buick St.Public Health Nurse Dr. Philip Fantasia 297 Mt. Auburn St. Dental Clinic VETERAN'S SERVICE Dorothy Najarian 32 Cleveland Rd. Agent WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AGENT John P. Meehan 18 Hilltop Rd. SCHOOL PHYSICIANS Louis Mastrangelo 267 School St. 1978 Paul L. Sandi 766 Mt. Auburn St. 1978 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS James P. Clark Superintendent of Public Works 1978 Lawrence Magnarelli Ass't Supt. of P.W./Highways Frank Aiello(Provisional) Ass't Supt. of P.W./Materials and Equipment Kenneth Holmes Plumbing Inspector and Gas Fittings Philip Barrett Ass't Supt. of P.W./Personnel Training & Safety and Building Insp. Charles A. Henderson Sealer of Weights and Measurers Edward R. Marchant Ass't Supt. of P.W./Utilities Robert J. McElroy Ass't Supt. of P.W. Cemetery and Grounds 14 Joseph P. McHugh Ass't Supt. of P.W./Engineering and Inspection Francis Maurer Supt.of Wires(Ass't) WATERTOWN TRAFFIC COMMISSION Joseph P. Kelly Chief of Police 1978 Robert C. O'Reilly Chief of Fire Department 1978 James P. Clark D.P.W. Supt. 1978 Joseph P. McHugh Town Engineer 1978 Francis R. Maurer Supt. Wire Department 1978 Richard Kelly 504 Main St. 1978 John Airasian 50 Stoneleigh Rd. 1978 William T. Flecca, Jr. 51 Columbia St. 1978 MUNICIPAL ICE SKATING ARENA COMMITTEE John A. Ryan 16 York Ave. 1980 Michael Savas 26 Lovell Rd. 1980 Robert J. Whitney (Chrm.) 41 Stoneleigh Rd. 1978 Joseph R. Mastrangelo 263 School St. 1978 James B. Luck 17 Lovell Rd. 1978 Carmine Pallotta 159 Standish Rd. 1979 Joanne R. Carey 45 Royal St. 1980 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Pauline Bender 81 Bromfield St. Dr. Louise Mastrangelo 267 School St. Edward A. Robertson 77 Shattuck Rd. Joseph Cochrane 83 Franklin St. Alfred Parrella Deputy Fire Chief ARSENAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE Patrick B. Ford 69 Langdon Ave. Selectmen Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Rd. Finance Comm. Leonard Frisoli 291 School St. . W.R.A. Diana Proctor 216 Arlington St. Cons. Comm. Paul H. Krueger 38 Russell Ave. Planning Board Philip Pane 37 Orchard St. Treasurer John J. Sheehan 30 Arden Rd. Auditor Charles Mikulka 90 Garfield St. Citizen Stanley D. Porter 85 Garfield St. Citizen �-- 15 OFF STREET PARKING COMMITTEE Philip Pane 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. Herbert 0. Berry Town Counsel ENERGY AND FUEL COMMITTEE Joseph Natale 88 Arlington St. David A. Russo 86 Lovell Rd. Robert Lovell 56 Federal Ave., Quincy, Ma. William F. Oates Purchasing Agent Joseph DiVico Acting Health Director John L. Papalia Civil Defense Director Patrick B. Ford Selectman 16 BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen, called Annual Town Report 1977, is respectfully submitted to the citizens of Watertown. Due to statutory requirements governing the annual town report, a report of the Selectmen for the calendar year preceding the annual town meeting, and the Town's By-Law requirements of reporting to the Town of the work done and business transacted during the fiscal year of the Town last preceding, and in order to be consistent there- with, this report will cover the period, July 1, 1976 to December 31, 1977. At the Annual Town Election in May, 1977, Patrick B. Ford was reelected a member of the Board of Selectmen for a three year term. At the first meeting held thereafter the Board organized by electing Patrick B. Ford as Chairman and by electing Thomas J. McDermott as 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 reap- pointed Confidential Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, Carole A. Patricelli was reappointed Clerk in the Selectmen's Department, Louis P. Andrew was reappointed Personnel Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, assigned to the Personnel Board, and Herbert 0. Berry, Esquire 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. The Board met regularly as the Board of Selectmen and Board of Public Works department heads, reviewing with them the operation of their departments and demanding strict adherence to depart- 17 ment budgets, to hopefully reduce some elements of municipal expense and prevent spiralling tax rates. The Selectmen's office was responsible for receipts for fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, the source of revenue being from the issuance of licenses and permits in the amount of $65,304.00. The Board of Selectmen has taken an active interest in the operation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) by participating in the activities of the MBTA Advisory Board of Review. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen is ex officio MBTA Advisory Board member, with John J. Carver of Watertown, being appointed by the Board of Selectmen as the Town's Designee to the MBTA Advisory Board, who'participates in MBTA deliberations and studies. The Board of Selectmen has been successful in improving not only the quantity but also the quality of service for the Town. Water- town's deficit assessment for MBTA service for 1978 has decreased from $1,134,829.83 for fiscal year 1977, to $1,116,539.07 for fiscal year 1978, a decrease of $18,290.76. The Town paid the Common- wealth of Massachusetts charges of $2,309,568.00 for fiscal year 1978. Our tax rate increased from $204.00 to $223.00 or an increase of $19.00. The School rate increased' from $78.10 to $89.70 and the General rate increased from $125.90 to $133.30. The legislature, despite soaring tax rates, continues to mandate programs and costs on communities. At this writing there is a bill (S 801) limiting the authority of the legislature to pass laws which impose additional costs on cities and towns; we will urge the passage of said bill. The Board of Selectmen shall continue to work towards widening the Town's tax base during these inflationary times. The steady decline in the level of state aid for local school systems has thrown an increasingly staggering load on the already over- worked local property tax. The money required to support the state- mandated Special Education Program - Chapter 766 - has been rising steadily from $44.5 million in 1975 to a figure in the coming fiscal year estimated at$156.7 million. As a result of this burden, state aid Chapter 70 will be less than $264 million in the next fiscal year as compared to $350 million in 1975 (down from 85% of entitlement in 1975 to 49% in 1978). In order to try to improve the present highly unsatisfactory situation the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association, Massachusetts Mayor's Association, Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns, Massachusetts Municipal Management Association and 18 the Association of Town Finance Committees, along with various School Committees of which the Watertown School Committee is one, have joined together in initiation of a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the method of financing public education in Massachusetts, that basing the amount spent on a child's educa- tion on the property tax deprives that child of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed under the Massachusetts Constitution (obviously with such a wide difference in the taxable property wealth across the state among the 351 cities and towns, there is a wide difference in the amount available to spend on the educations of our children); the suit providing a means for getting action from the legislature to solve the problem. Watertown's share of support for such a suit comes to$1440. Inflation in 1976-1977 which was/is a source of disruption in the private sector, also had a severe impact on budgeting and planning for the Town. Wages for Town employees increased do the average of 5 percent; the cost of fuel, telephone and of supplies and equip- ment used to provide Town services all reflected increases. The School Department budget exceeded by $676,669.00 the 1976 school appropriations. The total budget of $26,155,497.78 was an increase of $1,742,104.57 over that appropriated in 1976. During FY 1977 Watertown received $941,803.00 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and $188,398.00 Anti Recession Funds which funds were used for various Town Department maintenance and services, thus preventing further assessment on the levy of said year. A budgetary item of concern to the Selectmen and over which we have little control is the pension expense for Town employees, for which appropriations are required by Chapter 32 of the General Laws. Last year the Town Meeting appropriated $1,201,338.00 for Contributory and $585,000 Non-Contributory Pensions for Town Employees. This represents an increase of $626,338.00 over the 1976 appropriation, and, when compared to 1970, an increase of over $818,962. The first phase, Step I Planning (preliminary planning) of the Inflow/ Infiltration Study (I/I) for connections to the Metropolitati District Commission (MDC) interceptor system, same being a water pol- lution and abatement project and an extension flow gaging program to establish the volume of inflow/infiltration discharge within the MDC system by the Town of Watertown, has been completed. Preparation is now being made by our engineering consulting firm for the second phase of said program, Step II Design (final design) for 19 Relief Interceptor Sewers; final design of repairs to existing sewers to eliminate excessive inflow/infiltration and/or construct relief interceptor sewers, whichever is found necessary, in the Watertown Square and Arlington Street areas. Following the completion and approval of work conducted under the Step II phase, a combination of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State grants amounting to 100% of project cost, can be made available when the Step III(construction)phase commences. In the area of Public Employee Collective Bargaining and contract negotiations between municipal employees and the Town, the Town is in the second year of a two year contract (7/1/76-6/30/7) with four bargaining units, namely, Local 1210 Town Employees, Municipal Library Employees, Town Hall Associates and the Parking Control Officers Local 1210A. The Town is presently negotiating fiscal year 1979 contracts with said units. In collective bargaining negotiations with the Watertown Police Association, a Factfinder's decision recommended a 10 percent pay hike (period 1976-77) for the police, the Town having offered a 5 percent and 5 percent pay hike spread over a two-year period. The Town did not accept the Factfinder's decision, whereupon the Police Association moved for binding arbitration hearings of the matter, said hearing sessions to begin September 26, 1977. Prior to said date of the arbitration hearing, the Board of Selectmen negoti- ated a two-year contract with the Police Association which resulted in a 9% salary increase, all ranks, effective July 1, 1976, a salary increase of 5% effective July 1, 1977, all ranks, a clothing allowance increase of$50.00 to $300.00 effective July 1, 1977, and two personal leave days; the Town voted to fund said contract at the November 14, 1977 Special Town Meeting. In collective bargaining negotiations between the Town and Local 1347, International Association of Firefighters, the Arbitration Panel selected the last best offer of the Firefighters, the Town Designee Arbitrator dissenting; the award being an estimated cost of $480,000, which included pay hikes of 10% and 5% over a two- year period (1976-77 and 1977-78), a hike in the Town's share of Blue Cross-Blue Shield premiums and longevity payments on a specific date. The Town did not accept the Arbitrator's Award, whereupon the Firefighters petitioned the Superior Court to enforce the Award made by the Arbitration Panel. The court finding in favor of the Firefighters and their "last" best offer package, the Board of Selectmen appealed the courts decision on the ground of alleged 20 illegal matters contained in the said "best offer" package. At this writing said appeal is pending in the court. In other matters concerned with collective bargaining, the state legislature voted a two-year extension compulsory and binding arbitration, meaning that municipal governments will wind up with another two years of uncontrolled arbitration awards by outside arbitrators who are not accountable either to local officials or to local taxpayers. At this writing a compromise bill on binding arbitration for police and firefighters has been enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Dukakis on November 1$, 1977. The law establishes a joint labor-management committee which is empowered to become involved with bargaining impasses and to decide on the most appropriate impasse resolution procedure, as well as the issues which would be eligible for such procedures. The thirteen-member committee will be composed of an equal number of representatives of employee organizations and employees. One neutral member will serve as Chairman. In September of 1977, the federal government under the Public Works and Economics Development Act of 1965, as amended, ap- proved a grant to the Town in the amount of $600,000.00 in order to aid in the construction or equipping of public works or development facilities estimated to cost $750,000 and consisting of reconstruction of Arlington and School Streets; matching funds of$150,000 was put up by the Town. The Watertown Industrial Development Financing Authority (IDFA) established by Article 21, Special Town Meeting of November 22, 1976, has been organized and is presently meeting with firms and industry seeking funds to develop and/or expand their business, through the issuance of bonds to finance its construction or ex- pansion at lower interest rates than would otherwise be available (at no cost to the Town). The members of the IDFA appointed by the Board of Selectmen are, Albert J. Baillorgeon, Chairman; Charles S. Agrillo; Robert A. Manzelli; Carmine Pallota and H. Edward Saritarpio. It is hoped that the establishment of the IDFA will result in increased job opportunities for Watertown residents, upgrade deteriorating industrial buildings, halt the exodus of business firms from the community, and further, strengthen or increase our in- dustrial for the next years. The IDFA will report its activities else- where in this Town Report. 21 The Board of Selectmen have worked in cooperation with the Water- town Redevelopment Authority and the Watertown Conservation Commission towards the establishment of a 13.68 acre Arsenal Park development at the Arsenal site, and the development of the re- mainder of the Arsenal site, hopefully, in development which will increase our tax base. The 1976 Town Meeting authorized the borrowing of $1,875,000.00 to purchase from the Watertown Re- development Authority the 13,68 acres of Arsenal property for recreational purposes; said authorization being subject to obtaining matching funds in the form of Federal and State grants. At this writing the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, a Federal Agency, and the Massachusetts Environmental Affairs, a State Agency, have com- mitted said amount of funding for said purpose. On November 8, Chapter 720 of the Acts of 1977, "An Act Modifying the Financing Provisions of The Employment Security Law and Providing For Its Conformity With The Federal Law", was signed into law by Governor Dukakis. Under the new law, Massachusetts governmental employers will be responsible for providing unemployment insurance benefits to public employees effective January 1, 1978. The Board of Selectmen, having a choice of two methods for paying to the Division of Employment Security unemployment benefit costs, selected the Reimbursement Method. Under this financing method, a governmental employer will reimburse the Division of Employment Security, monthly, for the actual cost of benefits paid to former eligible employees; it being estimated a potential cost of $100,000.00 to the Town for the first year. We look forward to working with the citizens of the Town in the future as we continue to build a strong and growing Watertown economy. In concluding this report we would like to express our sincere ap- preciation to the various Boards, Commissions, Committees, Town Meeting Members and Town Employees, who have contributed their talents to Town affairs and for the cooperation it has received during the past year, and to our office staff for the efficient and dedicated service they have rendered in our behalf. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Patrick B. Ford, Chairman Thomas J. McDermott Guy A. Carbone 22 Part Town Records 17, m .. +J: Guy A. Carbone Patrick B. Ford Thomas J. McDermott Clerk Chairman BOARD OF SELECTMEN 23 TOWN CLERK REPORT July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977 During the fiscal year just past, I have proceeded with innovations designed to improve our bookkeeping, our security, and'the quality and safety of our public records. Beginning June 1, 1977, my staff began delivering all collected fees directly to the Town Treasurer. This procedure enabled us to close the Town Clerk's checking account, and discontinue making bank deposits. The bank account was unnecessary, additional bookkeeping that greatly enhanced the chance of error, and the risk of loss. Our receipts are now safer, and the record is more accurately kept. The Annual Town Meeting of June 6, 1977 appropriated $15,000 for the purpose of microfilming the records of the Town Clerk's Office. At this writing, this important work has been completed, and the entire body of vital public records in our possession has been pre- served on microfilm. Should disaster of any sort strike the Town's records, we are ready to provide Watertown with a working history of municipal government in Watertown, via microfilm, for the prompt resumption of municipal services. Beginning with the opening session of the Annual Town Meeting of May 1977, the Town Clerk's Office began making an audio tape recording of every Town Meeting session. To date, these include all sessions of the Annual Town Meeting of 1977, and the Special Town Meeting of November 14, 1977. In the future, all meetings will be recorded, and the record will be preserved in this office. These measures constitute a beginning. I shall continue to review and refine our procedures in an effort to make improvements that will promote maximum efficiency at minimum cost. Our bookkeeping changes have cost nothing, and have improved our recordkeeping and security. Our microfilm costs pale beside the potential loss of irreplaceable records. Our recording tapes provide the most accurate record of Town Meeting possible for a few dollars annually. Improve- ments and needs of this sort will be actively sought and accomplished in the future in the Town Clerk's Office. James E. Fahey, Jr. Town Clerk 24 Fees Collected: Total of all fees collected by the Office of Town Clerk, which included fees for licenses and permits issued by the Board of Selectmen totaled: $85,895.41 Fees collected for licenses and permits issued by the Board of Select- men were $63,977.00 which were turned into the Town Treasurer along with fees collected in the Office of Town Clerk, which totaled $21,918.41 making a total of$85,895.41. Uniform Commercial Code: The record of transactions for U.C.C. or so called Chattel Mortgages totaled 318 at $5.00 for filing making a total of$1,590.00. Claims Filed: 112 claims were filed for the year 1976-1977, all were processed by this office and transmitted to the Office of Town Counsel for further processing and action. Vital Statistics: 376 couples filed intentions of marriage during the year 1976-1977. Total number of marriages consumated, including marriages of Watertown residents out of State totaled 441. As of this report, all marriages have not been received for final count and recording. Births: A total of 447 births have been received and recorded to date. There were two (2) births at home this year, and all the rest were born in hospitals in the surrounding cities and towns. FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK AND FQR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Marriage Permits $1,508.00 Mortgages 1,590.00 Mortgages (Discharged) 126.00 Birth Certificates 1,293.00 Citizen Certificates 44.75 Business Certificates 221.50 Conservation Fees 248.70 Miscellaneous 388.80 Poll Listing Books 426.50 Zoning By-Law Books 135.00 Federal Liens 87.00 Raffles and/or Bazaar Permits 150.00 Watertown Records 18.66 25 Gasoline Storage Permits 874.50 Tiles 47.50 Physician Certificates 2.00 Death Certificates 1,153.00 Marriage Certificates 686.00 **Fish and Game Licenses 607.50 $9,608.41 Adjustment 1.00 $9,607.41 DOG LICENSES Male Dogs 779 at$3.00 $2,337.00 Female Dogs 157 at$6.00 942.00 Female Dogs(Spayed) 512 at$3.00 1,536.00 Seeing Eye Dogs 4 at No Fee 0.00 $4,815.00 There were 1,452 licenses issued for which 4 were for Seeing Eye Dogs,therefore no fee was collected. Adjustment 6.00 $4,821.00 **This figure represents state monies collected in June 1977, under revised procedures. CONSERVATION LICENSES Resident Citizen Fish $3,968.25 Resident Citizen Hunt 1,773.75 Resident Sport 2,011.50 Resident Citizen Minor-Fish 187.50 Resident Alien Fish 112.50 Non-Resident Alien Fish 28.50 Non-Resident Citizen/Alien, 7 day Fish 16.50 Duplicates 7.00 Non-Resident Citizen/Alien Hung (Big Game) 35.25 Resident Citizen Sport-Over 70 0.00 Archery Stamps 86.70 Mass Waterfowl Stamps 123.75 $8,351.20 26 There were 1,076 licenses and stamps issued and the amount col- lected totaled $8,351.20. Of this amount $248.70 represented fees which were turned into the Town Treasurer and the balance of $8,102.50 was forwarded to the Fish and Wildlife Department, Boston, Massachusetts. FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Open air parking permits $10.00 Flea market permits 39.00 Block party permits 4.00 Sound truck permit 5.00 One A.M. closing permits 310.50 Victualler licenses 1,925.00 Liquor licenses 53,892.50 Christmas tree permits 20.00 Bowling alley permits 500.00 Auto dealers permits 1,500.00 Pin ball permits 880.00 Music box permits 1,050.00 Parade permits 3.00 Junk, 2nd hand, auctioneer, etc. 631.00 One day beer permits 2,656.00 Gasoline registration 95.00 Sunday sale permits 9.00 Dance permits 65.00 Entertainment permits 216.00 Liquor I.D. cards 166.00 $63,977.00 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 27 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 28, 1977 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: To 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 Water- town to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School Building, Columbia Street, in said town on Monday the twenty- eighth day of March 1977 at 7:30 P.M. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant with doings thereon, to the Selectmen fourteen days at least before the day of the meeting. Given under our hands this twenty-second day of February in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven. s/ Patrick B. Ford s/Thomas J. McDermott s/ Guy A. Carbone Selectmen of Watertown The Special Town Meeting of March 28, 1977 was called to order by Moderator, Robert J. Glennon at 7:49 P.M. Officer's return on the Warrant was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers, Quinton B. Jones and Francis P.McGloin: 124. Moderator Robert J. Glennon recognized Edward Donnelly, Chair- man and Stoughton Holden, member of the Watertown Bicentennial Committee for the purpose of presenting the Town its new Town flag. A detachment of Marines led by Commandant John McDevitt of the Private Charles J. Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League escorted Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Holden, the Selectmen, and the creating artist, Frederick Milmore to the front of the Hall for the presentation. The formal presentation capped a twelve year effort begun in 1965 to give Watertown, "the first town on the Charles River", its own flag. 28 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS WERE CALLED TO ACT ON THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ: ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or otherwise, as needed, not more than the sum of Nine Hundred Thirty Thousand ($930,000.00) Dollars for the site and landscape development of approximately 13.68 acres of land cur- rently under negotiation for sale between the Town of Watertown and the.Watertown Redevelopment Authority (WRA) in accordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws, said land being part of a larger tract described as the Watertown Arsenal Project Area in an Amend- ed Urban Renewal Plan developed by the WRA. The development of the subject tract is in accordance with the vote of the Annual Town Meeting of 1976, Article 40, authorizing by purchase from the WRA, said tract of land to be developed by the Watertown Conservation Commission for active and passive outdoor recreation in accordance with plans filed with the United States Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, with said recreational development costs conditioned on reimburse- ment from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and any other agency, state, or federal, now or in the future available provided that no funds shall be expended for this purpose unless and until the Watertown Conservation Commission has determined that matching federal or state aid funds amounted to 50% of the development costs, have been or will be committed therefor, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Watertown Conservation Commission) March 28, 1977 VOTED: On a voice vote, a motion to postpone Article 1 until the next Annual Town Meeting, or until a Special Town Meeting to be held not later than this fiscal year end (June 30, 1977), was defeated. VOTED: On a voice vote, a motion to approve Article 1, as printed in the Finance Committee Report, and as amended therein, was defeated. VOTED: On a standing vote, with 90 in favor and 23 opposed, it was voted: that the sum of $930,000.00 is appropriated for the site and landscape development of approximately 13.68 acres of land to be acquired from the Watertown Redevelopment Authority in accordance with the vote of the Annual Town Meeting of 1976 under Article 40, said land being part of a larger tract described as the Watertown Arsenal Project Area in an Amended Urban Renewal 29 Plan developed by the Authority; said sum is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to be known as the Watertown Arsenal Park Site Development Fund of the Town provided however, that no funds shall be expended for this development by the Watertown Conserva- tion Commission for active and passive recreation in accordance with plans filed with the United States Bureau of Outdoor Recrea- tion unless and until the Town of Watertown has received federal or state aid funds amounting to at least $1,214,000.00 of the acquisi- tion costs and said appropriated amounts to be expended from the above receipts. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to receive and expend TITLE II Funds of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 (Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance), and appropriate sums of money from said funds to various depart- ments for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided by the Town; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Selectmen) March 28, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thousand, Eight Hundred Forty ($100,840.00) Dollars from the Title II Funds of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 (Anti- Recession Federal Assistance)for the following purposes: Treasurer, School Deficiency Judgement $6,044.62 D.P.W. Snow&Ice Removal 76,795.38 Plans and Specifications, Field House, Victory Field 18,000.00 ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the Police Patrolmen's Appropriation to the follow- ing listed Police Department accounts: Contingent $4,000.00 Utilities 1,000.00 Medical Expenses 5,000.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Police Department and the Board of Selectmen) 30 March 28, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Police, Police Officer's Account, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) to the following Police Department Accounts: Contingent $4,000.00 Utilities 1,000.00 Medical Expenses 5,000.00 ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Inhabitants of Watertown by adding the following definition: SECTION 2.291 OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC Section 2.291 Open Space, Public An open space in public ownership devoted or to be devoted to a public use with only minor accessory buildings, if any, Public open space should be free from automotive traffic and parking except that incidental to the open space use, and readily accessible to all those for whom it is required; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Watertown Planning Board) March 28, 1977 VOTED: To amend Article 4, by striking the word "Minor" from line 2 of the Article as printed in the Warrant. VOTED: (Unanimously): To approve Article 4 as printed in the Warrant, and as amended. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Inhabitants of Watertown by adding the following to section 5.12 of Article V: (h) Recreational facility owned or operated by an agency of the Town or other governmental agencies,or public open space. 5-10 Y S-6 Y SC Y 31 T Y R.75 Y R1.2 Y R2.3 Y RP Y RC Y LB Y CB Y M Y I Y MA Y or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Watertown Planning Board) March 28, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously): To approve Article 5 as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE b. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution in opposition to any continuation of compulsory and binding arbitration: WHEREAS: Compulsory and binding arbitration for police and fire negotiations has been shown to undercut severely the powers of home rule by requiring an outside arbitrator to choose the final settlement; AND WHEREAS: The effect of the trial period of this law has been to undermine effective collective bargaining; AND WHEREAS: This law has contributed significantly to higher local budgets and increased property taxes by raising the level of all local wage settlements; NOW THEREFORE: Be it resolved that the Watertown Town Meeting hereby votes to convey to the Governor and our elected State Representatives and Senators our desire that there be no extension of compulsory and binding arbitration beyond its termination date of June 30, 1977, so that final authority for determining local expenditures be returned to Town .Meeting. (Request of the Board of Selectmen) 32 March 28, 1977 VOTED: Indefinite postponement was defeated on a standing vote, with 64 opposed and 36 in favor. VOTED: To adopt the Article as printed in the Warrant. March 28, 1977 VOTED: Final adjournment of the Special Town Meeting came at 10:43 P.M., there being no further business to come before the Meeting. A true record: James E. Fahey, Jr. ATTEST: Town Clerk 33 �7'1 M 0�0 GO r- t)Ln' O F l� 00 IT 00 N O O�0 n aP L ti N � coh tN•1 VNyiN 00 N tn N M a Od .., pppp co pp n N 000 p �O o0 N N to m ri n N o w z off+ O O W V ; en N v .00i T OD eNr1 Op a 9 �° '' w w w 0 o w a en o� Q v a� n N z z N eo v IT ON N V r v � en o+ .. a . �Oy pp OD �] N !Inr n .1 QG+ !2 2 H VVl � p Q ° w o > .: .o v � T� r G .� m R N G1 •+ ... 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Natale, 750 Mt. Auburn St. 225 * Diana Proctor, 216 Arlington St. 235 * Constance Massucco, 41 Crawford St. 245 Blanks 1083 PRECINCT TWO Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Zaven H. Akillian, 130 Dexter Ave. 263 * James E. McDermott,Jr., 10 Concord Rd. 224 * Anthony Seferian, 155 School St. 257 Timothy James Churchill 198 * John A. Musserian, 18 Hosmer St. 240 * Arthur Talatinian,35 Dartmouth St. 259 Blanks 1003 PRECINCT THREE Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Donald F. Colleran, 124 Maplewood St. 220 * Joseph R. Mastrangelo, 263 School St. 192 * Charles W. Morash, 46 Langdon Ave. 221 ' Lucius P. Murphy,54 Langdon Ave. 164 * Peter Santamaria, 78 Winsor Ave. 186 Anthony F. Aiello, 496 Mt. Auburn St. 128 * Mary E. Barry, 28 Appleton St. 259 Blanks 800 40 PRECINCT FOUR Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Robert B. Chase, 15 Franklin St. 327 * Walter C. Everett, 92 Garfield St. 279 * Paul H. Krueger, 38 Russell Ave. 288 * Robert J. Whitney, 41 Stoneleigh Rd. 268 Robert M. Ford, 17 Spruce St. 226 David L. Jingozian, 71 Russell Ave. 231 * Maureen K. Oates, 145 Russell Ave. 284 Blanks 1042 Town Meeting Member for One Year Term Expires in 1978 * Frances C. Comeau, 32 Stearns Rd. 325 Blanks 264 PRECINCT FIVE Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Robert T. Bowen, 27 Priest Rd. 236 * Joseph W. Burke, 15 Auburn Ct. 207 * Albert W. Flynn, 136 Charles River Rd. 210 * Muriel Gildea, 50 Washburn St. 234 * Adelard St. Onge, 26 Fifield St. 247 Blanks 836 PRECINCT SIX Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Frank J. Argento, 37 Lowell Ave. 231 * Maurice J. Bonier,38 Carroll St. 229 * John J. Carver, 155 Lovell Rd. 282 * James B. Luck, 17 Lovell Rd. 258 * William G. Oates, 17 Standish Rd. 339 Blanks 1086 41 PRECINCT SEVEN Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * James R. Danforth, 83 Fitchburg St. 243 Don Drinkwater,58 Quincy St. 225 Ross Kelly,52 Oliver St. 225 * Mary T.-Perkins, 92 Palfrey St. 229 * Patricia Risso Savage, 169 Palfrey St: 253 Sydelle E. Goldman, 16 Whites Ave. 111 * Nicholas Papas,Jr., 120 Marshall St. 284 Mark J. Sullivan, 36 Oliver St. 199 Blanks 1226 PRECINCT EIGHT Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 8A 8B Total * .Muriel Canavan, 97 Galen St. 187 97 284 * Henry A. Chevrette, 125 Morse St. 138 94 232 * Marion A. Roberts, 40 Capitol St. 198 97 295 Daniel M. Rosati, 18 Jewett St. 121 83 204 * Ann M. Francione, 65 Boyd St. 178 98 276 * Florence A. Reilly, 14 Maple St. 133 110 243 Blanks 510 611 1121 Town Meeting Members for Two Years. Term Expires 1979 * Mildred E. Coen, 9 Green Street Ten. 153 155 308 * Robert K. Sanchez, 46 Union St. 144 83 227 Blanks 289 238 527 Town Meeting Member for One Year Term Expires in 1978 * John G. Salvucci, 20 Cuba St. 182 146 328 Blanks 111 92 203 42 PRECINCT NINE Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * John F. Corbett, 55 Highland Ave. 327 * James J. Kelly, 129 Westminster Ave. 263 Mariann Pannesi, 55 King St. 236 * Maurice J. Sheehan, 60 Edenfield Ave. 265 Nancy Aghazarian, 31 Olney St. 220 * Dorothy DelRose, 90 Webster St. 250 * John X. Doherty, 98 Lexington St. 278 James F. Whittemore, 52A Robert Ford Rd. 165 Zachary D. Zevitas, 6 King St. 197 Blanks 1124 PRECINCT TEN Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Gerard J. Bloomer, 111 Evans St. 408 Francis A. Mclnnerney, 89 Edward Rd. 273 * Joseph O'Reilly, 71 Rutland St. 306 James A. Ryan, 498 Pleasant St. 247 * Robert L. Shutt, 63 Stuart St. 299 Geraldine M. Basteri, 48 Emerson Rd. 237 * Joseph P. McHugh, Jr., 211 Highland Ave. 378 * Hope Tsacoyeanes, 68 Bromfield St. 277 Blanks 1120 PRECINCT ELEVEN Town Meeting Members for Three Years Term Expires in 1980 * Gerard A. Chevrette, 3 Hilltop Rd. 191 * John J. Messina, 244 Edenfield Ave. 238 Thomas M. Sherry, 27 Loomis Ave. 160 * John P. Gildea, 41 Bradshaw St. 251 Donald L. Guyton, 298 Waverley Ave. 138 * George C. Leslie, Jr., 25 Duff St. 208 Paul F. McCaffrey, 3 Bridgham Ave. 189 * Pamela Piantedosi, 188 Waverley Ave. 242 Blanks 913 43 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 2, 1977. s/ Charles J.Tobin s/ Robert W. Kelly s/ Noel B. Carmichael s/ James Bejoian ATTEST: A true copy James E. Fahey, Jr. Town Clerk ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 16, 19, 23, 26, 31, June 6, 9, 1977 NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 16, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown on THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 and 16, Article 28; Articles 30 to 32; Articles 35 and 36; Articles 38 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. Tabled Articles 25 and 26. 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 17th day of May, A.D., 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/ James E. Fahey, Jr., Town Clerk 44 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ELECTION OF OFFICERS and TOWN MEETING MEMBERS MAY 2, 1977 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 SIXTEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1977 AT SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING For the following purposes, to wit: 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. May 16, 1977 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 determined 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 Sale of Lots Fund, Sales of Town Land,'Stabilization Fund, P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds, Anti Recession 1976 - Title II, Browne School Repairs, Coolidge School Repairs, Coolidge School Remodeling, Department of Public Works and Fire Equipment, Bicentennial Revolving Fund, Municipal Skating Arena, Purchase of Land, Access Road, Fire Alarm Relocation, Excess and Deficiency Account and any amount to be paid from Federal Funds; or take any action relating thereto. 45 GENERAL GOVERNMENT ($644,371.62) MODERATOR(See Art.16) 183.00 SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT: Selectmen's Salaries(See Art.16) 11,600.00 Admin.Asst.to Selectmen 18,860.00 Confidential Secretary 11,400.00 Principal Clerk 9,180.00 Longevity 400.00 Clerical Help(Part-time) 3,935.00 Clerical Pool(Temp.Hire) 500.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 1,225.00 Dues 2,475.00 Meetings&Conferences 2,200.00 Office Expense&Supplies 1;900.00 Out-of-State Travel 1.00 Collective Bargaining 10,000.00 Committee Expense 300.00 Personnel Assistant 16,100.00 Senior Clerk&Typist 8,570.00 PERSONNEL BOARD: Operating Expenses no approp. Telephone 600.00 Clerk 1,500.00 Printing 500.00 Office Supplies&Conference Expenses 629.00 AUDITOR'S DEPARTMENT: Salary of Auditor(See Art.16) 19,125.00 Head Account Clerk 11,400.00 Assistant Auditor 1,500.00 Principal Clerk 9,585.00 Senior Clerk&Typist 8,570.00 Longevity 1,625.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 1,200.00 Printing,forms 800.00 Office Supplies&Other Expense 840.00 Adding Machines-Reconditioned 250.00 Electric Typewriter no approp. Data Processing 8,000.00 Computer Operator 10,990.00 Data Clerk no approp. TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT: Salary of Treasurer(See Art.16) 19,125.00 Assistant Treasurer 572.00 Salary of Clerks no approp. Head Account Clerk 11,400.00 Principal Account Clerk 10,575.00 ' Principal Clerks(3) 21,220.00 46 Longevity 2,250.00 Parking Meter Collector&Rep.man 12,640.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 900.00 Insurance&bonds 1,100.00 Parking Meter parts 550.00 Office Supplies&Oth.Expense 2,070.00 Insurance,Parking Lot 1,714.00 COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT: Salary of Collector(See Art. 16) 19,125.00 Head Account Clerk 11,400.00 Deputy Collector 570.00 Principal Clerk 9,830.00 Principal Clerk 9,490.40 Senior Clerk 8,218.00 Extra Clerk Hire no approp. Longevity 1,325.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 800.00 Bonds&Insurance 1,200.00 Printing&Forms 850.00 Office Supplies&Oth. Expense 1,450.00 ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT: Salary of Assessors(See Art. 16) 11,098.00 Board Secretary 11,400.00 Assistant Assessor 570.00 Principal Account Clerk 10,575.00 Senior Clerk&Typist 8,570.00 Extra Clerk Hire 600.00 Longevity 1,600.00 Meetings&Conferences 200.00 Car Allowance 200.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 700.00 Printing&envelopes 2,400.00 Office Supplies&Oth. Expense 1,700.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE: no approp. Statistician 1,500.00 Printing&Forms 1,d00.00 Supplies,Conf. Expense 1,500.00 LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Salary of Town Counsel 12,000.OQ Assistant Town Counsel no approp. Extra Legal Services 20,000.00 Senior Clerk&Typist no approp. Contingent no approp. Telephone 720.00 office Supplies&Oth. Expense 830.00 Legal Services&Expense 1,950.00 47 TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT: Salary of Town Clerk(See Art. 16) 19,125.00 Assistant Town Clerk 13,240.00 Principal Clerk 9,830.00 Longevity 500.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 1,420.00 Bond 100.00 Printing&Office Supplies 1,150.00 Town Meeting Expense 4,000.00 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT: Salary of Purchasing Agent 18,910.00 Senior Clerk 8,020.00 Longevity 700.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 1,050.00 Printing 900.00 Office Supplies&Oth.Expense 250.00 Transportation 300.00 ELECTION DEPARTMENT: Executive Secretary 14,370.00 Asst.Election Commissioner 9,830.00 Senior Clerk Typist 8,020.00 Section Commissioners 2,000.00 Listing Expense no approp. Printing&Supplies 3,975.00 Postage 1,500.00 Extra Clerk Hire SW.00 Section Expense no approp. Telephone S50.00 Printing,Supplies&Service 8,050.00 Section Services 10,200.00 Office Supplies&Oth.Expense 1,090.00 TOWN HALL DEPARTMENT: Senior Building Custodian 12,275.00 Building Custodian 10,990.00 Night Differential 312.00 Telephone Oper.-Receptionist 9,490.00* Overtime Custodians 100.00 Longevity 900.00 Operating Expenses Fuel 7,625.00 Lights 12,015.00 Maintenance no approp. Gas 100.00 Mat.&Supplies 4,400.00 Repairs 2,500.00 *Selectmen&Personnel Board to recommend adequate title for position PLANNING BOARD: Administrative Expense no approp. 48 Telephone 350.00 Office Expense 580.00 Legal Notices 1,320.00 Secretary 784.00 Legal Fees 100.00 Consultant Fees 15,000.00 Planning Assistant 10,260.62 BOARD OF APPEALS: Contingent no approp. Legal 900.00 Office Supplies,Expense 450.00 Printing 150.00 Report Preparation 1,000.00 PROTECTION OF PERSONS&PROPERTY ($3,789,838.68) POLICE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 25,913.52 Captains(4) 87,000.00 Lieutenants(7) 120,523.00 Sergeants(11) 151;157.00 Patrolmen(66) 825,980.00 Amb.Driver, M.E.Util.Man 12,957.00 Stenographer-Clerk 12,957.00 Dog Officer 9,065.00 Junior Building Custodian 10,990.00 Junior Clerk Typists(5) 37,500.00 School Traffic Supervisors(30) 65,400.00 Parking Meter Supervisors 15,200.00 Holiday Pay S6,860.43 Extra Duty Pay 92,600.00 Longevity 600.00 Educ.Increments-Career Incentive 60,207.23 Extra Services&Expenses 9,000.00 Contingent no approp. Gas 24,750.00 Matron Services 1,000.00 Repl.Parts&Main.,Tires 8,500.00 Office Supplies&Oth.Expenses 1,000.00 Printing&Forms 7S0.00 Dog Officer Contingent 2,000.00 Utilities no approp. Electricity 3,800.00 Gas 100.00 Fuel 3,200.00 Telephone&Teletype 14,400.00 Building Maintenance 3,820.00 Medical Expense 4,000.00 Training 20,195.00 Uniforms Regular Men 22,500.00 School Traffic Supervisors 3,000.00 49 Parking Meter Supervisors 450.00 Maint.Expense Canine Corps 4,000.00 New Cars 25,000.00 Copying Machine 1,400.00 New Radios 36,640.00 Radio Warranty Contract,Maint., Battery Replacement 2,600.00 Breathalyzer Supplies 400.00 Radar Resuscitator Maintenance 500.00 Medical Supplies 200.00 Multi Channel Recorder Maint. 570.00 Photo Identification Equipment 750.00 New Typewriter no approp. New Duplicating Machine 525.00 New Calculator 275.00 Siren&Roof lights 790.00 New Van-Dog Officer no approp. Engineering Design Consultant- Mobile Data Terminals-Phase 3 1,900.00 New Radio Mount.Brackets(20) 1,600.00 Special Investigations 1,500.00 911 System 1,871.50 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Salary of Chief 25,188.00 Deputy Fire Chiefs(5) 75,000.00 Captains(7) - 100,000.00 Lieutenants(18) 258,426.00 Mechanic(1) 16,367.00 Firefighters(97) 1,211,812.00 Fire Alarm Operators(2) 25,188.00 Principal Clerk 9,830.00 Holiday 73,780.00 Overtime 40,000.00 Longevity 84,120.00 Incentive Pay 4,250.00 Uniforms 7,500.00 Medical Expenses 2,970.00 Training Pay&Expenses 1,800.00 Utilities no approp. Electricity 7,500.00 Gas S00.00 Fuel 4,000.00 Telephone 6,000.00 Painting&Repairs 450.00 Contingent no approp. Gasoline 7,000.00 Vehicle Repairs 2.500.00 Office Supplies 635.00 Fire Prevention Program 700.00 Building Maint.&Supplies 3,465.00 Fire Fighting Equipment 3,700.00 New Hose&Fittings 1,000.00 New Tunes 900.00 Air Pak Mask 5W.00 50 Out-Of-State Travel 500.00 Medical Supplies 900.00 Diesel Closed Cab L-1 20,000.00 Thomas Leg Splints 220.00 Ramp&Fence Repair Sta.3 4,000.00 Mobile Police Radio 1,241.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ($210,375.00) Salary of Health Agent 16,100.00 Deputy Health Agent 14,370.00 Sanitary Inspector 12,275.00 Public Health Physician 3,385.00 Public Health Nurses(2) 24,550.00 Principal Clerk 9,830.00 Senior Qerk 8,570.00 Senior Clerk 8,570.00 Dental Clinic 5,335.00 Longevity 2,150.00 Contingent no approp. Telephone 1,650.00 Insurance 300.00 Gas,Auto.Maint.&Repairs 1,200.00 Oi1iceSupplies&Oth.Expense 800.00 Contagious&Chronic no approp. Hospital Care 3,000.00 Clinics 3,500.00 Lab.Services 2,500.00 Mosquito Control 3,300.00 Dental Hygienists(2) 13,910.00 Transportation 2,350.00 Well Baby 1,000.00 Cars(2) 6,536.00 Admin.Assistant no approp. Medical Services 10,000.00 Medical Supplies 1,500.00 Lead Testing Machine 4,500.00 Inspector of Animals 1,500.00 MULTI SERVICE CENTER: Director 14,851.00 Counselor 11,743.00 Community Relations Specialist 9,490.00 Clerk Typist no approp. Youth Coordinator 100.00' Supplies 1,300.00 Utilities no approp. Telephone 3,600.00 Gas 1,700.00 Electricity 2,200.00 Contracted Services 2,210.00 Equipment 150.00 Contingencies no approp. Building Repairs 250.00 Couference Expense 100.00 51 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ($3,118,724.00) ADMINISTRATION: Salaries 151,243.00 Supt.Public Works (24,800.00) Asst.Supt. (20,750.00) Head Clerk (11,400.00) Water Registrar (647.00) Principal Acct.Clerks(4) (42,222.00) Senior Clerk Typists(2) (16,694.00) Timekeeper (12,750.00) Meter Readers(2) (21,980.00) Labor 1,228,000.00 Overtime 90,000.00 Longevity 58,645.00 Contingent no approp. Printing,Forms 4,030.00 Service Contracts 1,000.00 Office Supplies&Oth.Exp. 2,470.00 Metric Measure(Weights) 1,000.00 Car Expense 4,400.00 HIGHWAY SECTION: Salaries 45,390.00 Asst.Supt. (18,910.00) Foremen(2) (26,480.00) Construction 36,000.00 Gen.Maint.&Incinerator 38,000.00 Snow&Ice Removal 100,000.00 Street&Side.Maint.&Constr. 175,000.00 Traffic Painting&Signs 7,500.00 Rubbish Disposal 378,950.00 UTILITIES SECTION: Salaries 31,550.00 Asst.Supt.DPW Util. (18,310.00) Water Constr.Foreman (13,240.00) Constr.Maint.Mat.&Expense 62,200.00 Phosphate&Fluoridation 10,000.00 Sewer&Drainage Maint.&Constr. 17,000.00 New Radios(3) 3,141.00 3"Gas Driven Pump 550.00 Hach Turbidimeter 800•00 D.P.D.Colorimetric Test Kit 100.Q0 CEMETERY&GROUNDS SECTION: Salaries 30,000.00 Asst.Supt.Cem.&Gr. (18,310.00) Forestry Foreman (11,690.00) Materials&Expense 25,000•00 Spray&Pesticide Material 1,400.00 New Trees,shrubs,flowers 4,500.00 Playground Equipment 3,000.00 Trimmers 250.00 New Chain Saws(3) 65(1.00 52 ENGINEERING&INSPECTION SECTION: Salaries 172,810.00 Town Engineer,Gr.V. (20,750.00) Senior Engineering Aid (49,495.00) Insp.Plumb.&Gas Fittings (16,100.00) Sealer Weights&Measures (13,810.00) Asst.Supt.Wires (16,670.00) Elec.Foreman (15,515.00) Elec.Linemen(2) (27,620.00) Lineman(1) (12,750.00) Inspector of Buildings (10..0.00) Maintenance Wire 5,000.00 Christmas Lighting 2,500.00 Aerial Cable 1,500.00 In-Service Training 150.00 EQUIPMENT SECTION: Salaries 31,405.00 Asst.Supt.Mat.&Equip. (18,655.00) Bldg.Maim.Craftsman (12,750.00) Parts 50,000.00 Gas,Oil,Grease 50,000.00 Tires 12,000.00 Repair Shop Tools 1,500.00 Municipal Garage Equipment 5,000.00 Heat,Power,Utilities no approp. Electricity 222,780.00 Gas 810.00 Telephone 11,000.00 Fuel 22,550.00 Work Clothes 17,856.00 Training&Safety Program 100.00 VETERAWS SERVICES ($89,884.00) Salary of Veteran's Agent 16,100.00. Investigator 11,400.00 Clerk Typist 7,250.00 Longevity 700.00 Veteran's Benefits 50,000.00 Office Expense no approp. Telephone 600.00 Office Supplies&Expense 700.00 Car Expense(2) 960.00 Physicians 2,174.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ($10,417,473.00) Administration: Salaries 221,044.00 Other Expenses 52,794.00 Out of State Travel 3,400•00 Instruction: Salaries 7,161,283.00 Other Expenses 528,9W•00 Out of State Travel 5,350.00 53 Other School Services: Salaries 165,816.00 Other Expenses 297,177.00 Operation&Maint.of Plant: Salaries 544,653.00 Other Expenses 662,097.00 Fixed Charges 51,459.00 Community Services 18,150.00 Acquisition of Fixed Assets 61,048.00 Programs With Other Districts 417,242.00 School Renovations(Art.38) 227,000.00 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT ($570,222.00) Personal Services no approp. Professional Staff(27) 298,383.00 Permanent P.T.Staff(4) 24,624.00 Part Time Personnel 39,953.00 Custodial&Clerical(5) 51,490.00 Overtime&Sunday Staff 5,870.00 Longevity 7,260.00 Administrative Expense no approp. Office Supplies&Expense 2.300.00 Printing 2,700.00 Postage 2,400.00 Bldg.Maint.&Supplies 3,610.00 Library Supplies&Materials 9,500.00 Books&Other Library Materials 76,745.00 Out of State Travel no approp. Contractural Expense no approp. Telephone 4,100.00 Electricity 11,500.00 Fuel 9,250.00 Ga$&Water 875.00 Delivery&Travel 1,450.00 Work Study 500.00 Maint.Supplies&Services 4,400.00 Capital Outlay no approp. Office Equipment 2,424.00 Furniture&Fixtures 7,021.00 Audio Visual Equipment 317.00 Bldg.Repair&Remodelling 3,550.00 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ($285,696.30) Salary Recreation Director 16,100.00 Assistant Director 3,250.00 Head Supervisor-Girls 1,850.00 Principal Acct.Clerk 10,575.00 Supervisor's Salaries 50,000.00 Umpire Salaries 3,100.00 Longevity 5W.00 Oper.Costs C/Peq.,Auto Allow. no approp. Printing 500.00 Transportation 1,000.00 54 Telephone 900.00 Auto Allowance 860.00 Sporting Equipment 4,000.00 Office Supplies&Expense 2,740.00 Camp Pequos.Salaries 7,100.00 Transportation 1,600.00 Insurance 600.00 Supplies&Expense 1,700.00 Program for M/Handicapped no approp. Salaries 10,685.00 Transportation 3,600.00 Supplies 1,715.00 Ice Rental/Outdoor Skating 3,000.00 Pilot Programs 700.00 MUNICIPAL SKATING ARENA: Personal Services no approp. Manager 15,890.00 Asst. Manager 11,635.00 Zamboni Mechanic 10,712.00 Zamboni Operators 20,872.80 Clerk Typist P/T 2,135.00 Skate Guards&Monitors 2,024.00 Police Officers 1,540.00 Snack Bar Employees 4,942.50 Officials 1,620.00 Instructors,Skating Lessons 2,750.00 Utilities no approp. Electricity 43,500.00 Gas 15,000.00 Telephone 1,140.00 Water 360.00 Supplies&Maintenance no approp. Gasoline 850.00 Zamboni,Repl.&Parts 2,150.00 Adv.,printing,Office Supp. 1,550.00 Equip.Repair&Supplies 9,450.00 Food&Related Supplies 11,500.00 PUBLIC DEBT AND INTEREST ($3,185,160.75) Town Debt 995,000.00 Arsenal Park 1,875,000.00 Interest 308,660.75 Cost of Certifying Bonds 5,000.00 Cost of Foreclosures 1,500.00 UNCLASSIFIED ($3,843,752.43) Pensions and Annuities 585,000.00 Indemnification,Fire-Police 500.00 Cost of Living 22,000.00 Insurance 102,500.00 Group insurance 585,000.00 55 Printing Town Report 5,000.00 Reserve Fund 250,000.00 Contingent 5,000.00 Civil Defense: Salary of Director 2,5W.00 Senior Clerk 4,562.28 Longevity 200.00 Civil Defense no approp. Telephone 400.00 Supplies,Equipment 1,300.00 Office Supplies,Services Exp. 600.00 Auxiliary Fire 3,150.00 Auxiliary Police 2,500.00 Communications 750.00 Engineering 900.00 Council for Aging: Operating Expense no approp. Office Supplies&Expense 2,675.00 Transportation 4,400.00 Telephone 600.00 Drop In Center no approp. Salaries,Instructors 1,500.00 Supplies&Expense 1,090.00 Transportation Exp.(bus&van) no approp. Gasoline 1,050.00 Bus,Van Maintenance 800.00 Supplies 60•00 Insurance(van) 8W.00 Bus Driver no approp. Home Care 2,100.00 Memorial Day 4t000.00 Independence Day 3,500.00 Veterans'Headquarters 6,000.00 Traffic Commission 200.00 Workmen's Compensation: Salary of Agent 3.390.00 Workmen's Compensation 100,000.00 Conservation Commission: Operating Expenses no approp. Salaries 3,100.00 Telephone 620.00 Office Supplies,dues 800.00 Consulting Fees 2,000.00 Landscaping 1,000.00 Conservation Fund 7,500.00 Arsenal Park: Salaries no approp. Consulting Fees 12,000.00 Work Study Program 3,000.00 Contributory Retirement: Pension Fund 1,201,338.00 Workmen's Comp.Credits 3,732.15 Expense Fund no approp. Salaries 21,230.00 Telephone 300.00 56 Conference Expenses 1,000.00 Office Supplies&Expense 1,655.00 Cost of Living 46,000.00 Postage Expense 21,500.00 Doble Engr.Co.Lease 900.00 Photocopy Expense 5,800.00 Highway Construction(Art. 10) 119,000.00 Child Development(Art.13) 2,000.00 Mental Health(Art. 14) 15,000.00 D.P.W.Equipment(Art. 11) 275,000.00 D.P.W.Arch.Services(Art. 12) 345,000.00 Pelavin Hire(Art. 15) Indef.P.P. Traffic Lights-Belmont&School Streets(Art.41) 1,750.00 Traffic Lights-Belmont&Common Streets(Art.40) 10,000.00 Energy Study-D.P.W.(Art.42) 4,000.00 Tree Consultant(Art.43) Indef.P.P. Lighting-Victory Field(Art.44) Indef.P.P. Guard Rail-Stoneleigh Rd.(Art.45) Indef.P.P. Budget Analyst(Art.46) 10,000.00 Microfilm Records(Art.47) 15,000.00 Ramps,Town Hall(Art.48) 500.00 Veterans'Memorials(Art.49) 9,000.00 June 9, 1977 VOTED: That the sum of $26,155,497.78 already appropriated be raised as follows: Library Personal Services to be reduced by transfet from State Aid to Libraries$14,740.13, County Aid to Libraries, $2,921.97 $ 17,662.10 To be borrowed: Highway Construction (Article 10) $119,000.00 D.P.W. Equipment (Article 11) 275,000.00 D.P.W. Arch. &Engin. Serv. Article (12) 335,000.00 729,000.00 To be expended from Revenue Sharing Funds: Police Salary of Police Officers $200,000.00 Fire, Salaries of Fire Fighters 200,000.00 Public Library, Personal Services 160,000.00 Recreation, Supervisor's Salaries 30,000.00 Municipal Skating Arena, Electricity 30,000.00 Snow &Ice Removal 100,000.00 D.P.W. Rubbish Disposal 100,000.00 Group Insurance 200,000.00 Veteran's Benefits 40,000.00 57 Workmen's Compensation 32,000.00 D.P.W. Street&Sidewalk Maintenance and Construction 100,000.00 Council for Aging: Home Care 2,100.00 Transportation 4,400.00 Salaries, Instructors 1,500.00 $1,200,000.00 To be expended from Anti Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds: Article 12, Design &Engineering Services $10,000.00 Interest on Town Debt 80,000.00 90,000.00 and the balance of $24'118,835.68 be assessed on the levy of the current year. FOOTNOTES TO THE BUDGET Since there are nearly always some complicated parliamentary actions on budget line items, and since such actions were parti- cularly numerous at the 1977 Annual Town Meeting, we have chosen to document, in this space,those items which underwent exceptional action not catalogued in the final votes under Article 3: May 23, 1977 Reconsideration was voted on line item N3 under Unclassified, and a "Pass"was then accepted. The last line item under the Municipal Skating Arena - Food and Related Supplies was defeated; then reconsidered, and finally, the amount was voted. The Finance Committee recommendation of $10,620 under Select- men Salaries was defeated on a standing vote,. with 36 in favor and 75 opposed. The higher amount was then voted. Reconsideration was voted on action taken on the Moderator's Salary. A proposed $8 salary increase was then defeated, and the lower amount of$183 was voted. 58 Line Item under the Fire Department - Deputy Chiefs (4) was tabled until the meeting of May 31, 1977. May 26, 1977 Line Items under the Fire Department - Captains (6), Firefighters (97), and Overtime were tabled until the meeting of May 31, 1977. On a standing vote, with 40 in favor and 58 opposed, a motion for no appropriation on the Line Item - Medical Services under the Health Department was defeated. A compromise figure of $6,536 for New Cars under the Health Department was voted with the stipulation that said cars be "new 1977 vehicles". Reconsiderations of Line Items - Well Baby, Medical Services, and Medical Supplies, all under Health Department were all defeated. On a standing vote, with 48 in favor and 36 opposed, the lower amount of $4,400 under the Line Item - Car Expense under the Department of Public Works was voted. Line Item - Cost of Living under the Unclassified section was post- poned until the meeting of May 31, 1977. May 31, 1977 On a standing vote, with 53 in favor and 44 opposed, it was voted to amend the Line Item - Deputy Chiefs (4) to read Deputy Chiefs (5), under the Fire Department. On a standing vote, with 52 in favor and 51 opposed, it was voted to amend the Line Item -Captains (6) to read Captains (7), under the Fire Department. The Moderator voted in favor, breaking a tie vote. Reconsideration of the vote on Captains (7), under the Fire Depart- ment was defeated on a standing vote, with 45 in favor and 53 opposed. A motion to reduce the appropriation under Firefighters (97) under Fire Department was defeated on a standing vote, with 37 in favor and 66 opposed. 59 Reconsideration of the action taken under Line Item - Cost of Living under Contributory Retirement was voted on a standing vote, with 51 in favor and 27 opposed. June 6, 1977 Reconsideration of the action taken under Line Item - Youth Co- ordinator under Multi-Service Center was defeated. t^ On a standing vote, with 62 in favor and 50 opposed, the sum of $2,000 was voted to fund the Line Item - Consulting Fees under the k_. Conservation Commission. The Line Item under Conservation Fund, Arsenal Park: Con- sulting Fees - $12,000 required five votes to determine the final result. No appropriation was voted on a standing vote, with 64 in favor and 51 opposed. Reconsideration was then voted on a standing vote, with 69 in faovr and 45 opposed. At this point, the lower amount of no.appropriation was defeated on a standing vote, with 56 in favor and 57 opposed. Then, the sum of $12,000 was defeated on a standing vote, with 56 in favor and 59 opposed. A dispute of this vote to the Roll Call votevhich found 64 in favor and 53 opposed, `t and the sum of$12,000 was voted. June 9, 1977 = . Reconsideration of action taken under the Line Item - Bus Driver under Council for the Aging was defeated. ROLL CALL VOTE OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS ON APPROPRIATION OF S12,000.00 UNDER BUDGET LINE ITEM x CONSERVATION FUND,ARSENAL PARK: CONSULTING FEES YFS---------------In Favor-----------------64 NO-----------------Opposed------------------53 ` YES NO (Exoff cio) Ford,Patrick B. % '`` McDermott,Thomas J. X } Carbone,Guy A. % f- Beloungie,Lawrence W. % Kelly,Robert W. % } Glennon,Robert J. (Votes only in case of tie) 60 PRECINCT ONE Abdalian,Richard YES NO Coles,Robert J. Hatale,George A. X Tolleson,John L. X Zaino,Joseph C. X D'Allano,Rudolph DeAngelis,John X Lazzaro,Anna X Natale,Frank J.,Jr. X Yerardi,Dominic J. Della Paolera,Alexander X Massucco,Constance X . Natale,Alfred Natale,Frank J. X Proctor,Diana X PRECINCT TWO Barry,Jeanne Ryan Barry,Richard P. X Carney,Edward J. X Clifford,John P. Vartanian,John M. Avakian,George M. Bogosian,Edna X Hughes,C.Arthur X Kalajian,Charles G. Seferian,James Akillian,Zaven H. Musserian,John A. X McDermott,James E.,Jr. Seferian,Anthony Talatinian,Arthur PRECINCTTHREE Bartley,John J.,Jr. X Ducas,Anthony X Hickey,Richard L. Mulvahill,Thomas B. X Santamaria,Eva A. X Bartley,John C. X Morgan,Russell J. X Byrne,Vincent R. X Delaney,Kathryn T. X Whitney,James Malcolm X Barry,Mary E. X Collerna,Donald F. X Mastrangelo,Joseph R. Morash,Charles W. X Santamaria,Peter X 61 PRECINCT FOUR Bromer,David J. X Comeau,Frances g Cooper,Warren K. X Porter,Stanley D. g Zevitas,George T. X Forte,John D. X Menton,Robert F. McGowan,Frank H. Oates,James M.,Jr. Ohanian,Cyrus M. Chase,Robert B. X Everett,Walter C. X Krueger,Paul H. Oates,Maureen K. Whitney,Robert J. % PRECINCT FIVE .Carlson,Herta R. X Joyce,George H.,Jr. X O'Reilly,Richard Perry,Thomas % Sheldon,Charles L. X . Bevans,Judith X Carlson,Arthur F.,Jr. X Carney,Maurice R. X Kelly,Joseph P. Maguire,Loretta X Bowen,Robert T. X Burke,Joseph W. X Flynn,Albert W. X Gildea,Muriel X St.Onge,Adelard X PRECINCT SIX Carver,Mary J. X O'Brien,Edward W.,Jr. X Pallotta,Carmine T. X Reardon,Edward P.,Jr. X Savas,James Michael Diorio,Valerie Morrissey,Thomas P. McNicholas,Peter M. X Oates,Walter J.,Jr. X Reardon,Edward P. X Argento,Frank J. Bonier,Maurice J. % Carver,John J. X Luck,James B. X Oates,William G. X 62 PRECINCT SEVEN Caruso,Edward F. MacGregor,Donald M. Perkins,Beth Skuse,Jeanne F. X Todino,Arthur F. X Kelly,Ross X Argento,Jane F. X Cimino,Giuseppe Mee.Gerald S. X McFarland,Robert H. Danforth,James R. X Drinkwater,Don X Papas,Nicholas,Jr. X Perkins.Mary T. X Savage,Patricia Risso X PRECINCT EIGHT Gildea,William T. X Platt,Mary T. Reilly,William J. X Salvucci,John G. Swift,Vincent T. Coen,Mildred E. X Waldron,Eileen Quintiliani,Steven X Sanchez,Robert K. Walsh,Thomas L. % Canavan,Muriel X Chevrette,Henry A. X Francione,Ann M. X Reilly,Florence A. % Roberts,Marion A. X PRECINCT NINE Iulia no,Russell W. Jones,Thomas L. X O'Neil,Richard J. $ Rayner,Edward M. Pannesi,Mariann X Devaney,Marilyn M. X DiPietro,Salvatore X D'Onofrio,T.Thomas x Iuliano,Philip S. Zevitas, Demos Corbett,John F. X DelRose,Dorothy Doherty,John X. X Kelly,James J. Sheehan,Maurice J. X 63 PRECINCT TEN Lyons,Mary A. X Malvey,Edward M. Newman,Janet C. X Pallone,Dominic Younger,Clyde L. X Erickson,Robert A. X Maguire,Agnes M. Mosman,Gail R. McHugh,Loretta E. X Sullivan,James M. Bloomer,Gerard J. X McHugh,Joseph P.,Jr. X O'Reilly,Joseph X Tsacoyeanes,Hope X Shutt,Robert L. X PRECINCT ELEVEN Carney,Thomas B. X McCaffrey,Paul X Mello,James L. X Pallotta,Giovanni Santarpio,Sheryl A. Avtges,Nicholas L. X Leconte,Antoinette Parenti,John A. X Stearns,Howard K. X Walker,George K.,Jr. X Chevrette,Gerard A. X Gildea,John P. - X Leslie,George C.,Jr. X Messina,John J. X Piantedosi,Pamela X 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, 1978, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Town Treasurer) June 9, 1977 VOTED: That the sum of Two Million, Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand, ($2,870,000.00)be and hereby is appropriated to pay that portion of the Town debt due previous to July 1, 1978, and the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Sig Hundred Sixty Dollars and Seventy Five cents, ($308,660.75)be appropriated to pay that portion . 64 of the Town interest due previous to July 1, 1978, and that Nine Hundred Ninety Five Thousand ($995,000.00) of the appropriations be assessed on the polls and estates of the current year, and that One Million Eight Hundred Seventy Five Thousand ($1,875,000.00) be paid from the refund of this amount from the Watertown Redevelop- ment Authority. 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 to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year begin- ning July 1, 1977, 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; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Town Treasurer) June 9, 1977 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 begin- ning July 1, 1977, 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. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer 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) Jurle 9, 1977 VOTED: That the Town transfer unused balances already ap- propriated and not expend from P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Account, and transfer said sums back to P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Account. 65 ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to expend, or to obligate the expenditure of the sums of money, funds, and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been received to date as the Town's share of Anti-Recession Funds, authorized under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369, Title 11, for the purpose of maintaining current public services and employment levels; and further to authorize the expenditure, or obligation for the expendi- ture of such sums as may be received prior to the next Town Meeting, and interest to be earned thereon, within six months of the receipt thereof, such funds to be expended by various departments for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided by the Town; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) from the Title II funds of the Public Worts Employment Act of 1976 (Anti-Recession Federal Assistance) for the following purposes: Article 12, Design & Engineering Services $10,000.00 Interest on Town Debt 80,000.00 ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend funds under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-369), or any like Public Works Act; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend funds under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-369), and any like Public Works Employment Act of 1977. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend federal and state funds for identi- fied projects; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and expend federal and state funds for identified projects. 66 ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $119,000.00 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 approval of the Board of Selectmen, incurring debt outside the debt limit and issuing notes therefor for a period not exceeding two years from their dates, and the proceeds of such 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 Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($119,000.00) to be expended by the Department of of Public Works for the repair and reconstruction of various streets. Said amount having been allo- cated to the Town by the State Department of Public Works on a reimbursable basis for subject worts. The money shall be raised by the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, in- curring debt outside the debt limit and issuing notes therefor for a -period not exceeding two years from their dates, and the proceeds of such reimbursement shall be applied to the discharge of the loan. Request is made in accordance with Chapter 1140 of the Acts of 1973. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) for purchase of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, to determine whether the same shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or take any action with respect thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy- five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00)is appropriated for the purchase of additional departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works; that to raise this appropriation, the Treasurer with the .approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to 1. ._.. o o Two Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (9) as amended, and the Board of Selectmen, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the Town Treasurer, and the Town Auditor as a committee is authorized to take action necessary to carry out this vote. 67 ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of three hundred and forty-five thousand dollars ($345,000.00) to be expended for design and construction engineering services for the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown Street, School Street, North Beacon Street, Arsenal Street, Arlington Street, Jewett Street and Maple Street, direct how the sum shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto'. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of three hundred and forty five thousand dollars is appropriated for design and construction engineering services for the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown Street, School Street, North Beacon Street, Arsenal Street, Arlington Street, Jewett Street, and Maple Street, that to raise this amount, the sum of$10,000.00 shall be appropriated from Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow three hundred and thirty five thousand dollars ($335,000.00) under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7(22), and said sum is authorized to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose stated. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of$2,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Select- men to provide funds for a child development program for pre-school children in Watertown, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to provide funds for a child development pro- gram for pre-school children in Watertown, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen and be placed on the tax levy for the current year. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000 for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1977 to provide co- operative 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 Depart- ment 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 68 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 Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to provide cooperative or complementary facilities to a children's mental health center, as 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, the City of Waltham and to provide payment for services rendered by each center, pursuant to Section 5 (40C) of Chapter 40 of the General Laws and any acts in amend- ment thereof and in addition thereto; and said sum to be expended under the direction of the School Committee, and to be assessed on the levy of the Current year. ARTICLE 15. We, the following residents of Watertown, Mass., do hereby request that the following item be included in consideration of the Fiscal Year 1978 budget for the Town of Watertown at it's next regularly scheduled Town Meeting. We are requesting that the fol- lowing item be included in the next Town Meeting Warrant. That an appropriation in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000)be made to continue the services of Ms. Anne Pelavin M.S.W. A.C.S.W. as Watertown Coordinator for Middlesex East II, Inc. Such funding will enable Ms. Pelavin to continue counseling and suppor- tive services of a therapeutic nature to the residents of Watertown. (Request of Mildred Drew and others) May 31, 1977 VOTED: A motion offered to amend the wording under Article 15-was defeated. May 31, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by General Laws (Ter. Ed.), Chapter 41, Section 108, as amended, for the fol- lowing: Moderator, three Selectmen, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Auditor, three Assessors, Town Clerk; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 69 May 23, 1977 VOTED: To fix the annual salary of the following elected officers of the Town as provided by General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 41, Section 108 as amended, as follows: Moderator $ 183.00 Selectmen (3) 11,600.00 Auditor 19,125.00 Treasurer 19,125.00 Collector of Taxes 19,125.00 Town Clerk 19,125.00 Assessors (3) 11,098.00 ARTICLE 17. 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 Administrative Clerical Group the following: Community Resources Coordinator S-3 and inserting in place thereof the following: Community Relations Specialist S-8 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To amend typographical error S-8 to S-5 VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws, as printed in the Warrant, and as amended. ARTICLE 18. 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 and inserting in place thereof the following: Personnel Assistant to Selectmen S-18 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) 70 May 16, 1977 VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking our under Schedule A thereof under Inspection Group: Health Inspector S-10 and inserting in place thereof: Sanitary Inspector S-10 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Section A thereof under Administrative and Clerical Group: Dog Officer S-3 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. A4tTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Schedule A thereof under Labor Group the following: Working Foreman Heavy and Light Equipment W-11 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) 71 May 16, 1977 On a standing vote 65 for and 58 opposed it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Schedule A thereof under Labor Group the following: Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repairman W-12 5.81 6.10 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: Motion to postpone indefinitely defeated. VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Schedule A thereof under Administrative and Clerical Group the following: Data.Entry Clerk S-1 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 24. To'see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Schedule A thereof under Administrative and Clerical Group the following: Computer Operator S-9 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) 72 May 16, 1977 VOTED: To amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown by adding at the end of Section 3 Personnel Board the following subsections: (jj) Whenever a vacancy occurs in any position subject to the Compensation Plan,the Personnel Board will be notified by Requisition of such vacancy, at which time the Department Head will be advised of the appropriate classification to which this position shall be assigned. (jjj) The Personnel Board shall be notified of all Requisitions for persons to fill positions of perform duties, subject to the Compensation Plan and upon review of the- Qualification of such persons, shall approve the appropriate classification to which they may be assigned. No employee shall start work, receive wages or receive compensation unless these require- ments have been met. or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To table Article 25. May 31, 1977 VOTED: To table until the meeting of June 6, 1977. June 6, 1977 VOTED: To amend the proposed vote under Article 25, by adding the phrase "if the position is to be filled", at the ends of paragraphs 2, 3, and 4. VOTED: To amend Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown by adding at the end of Section 3, Paragraph (J) the following: (jj) Whenever a vacancy occurs in any position subject to the compensation plan, the-Personnel Board will be notified of such vacancy. In departments which come under the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission, the appropriate list of certified candidates shall be requested, if the position is to be filled. In the absence of such list, appropriate Civil Service pro- cedures shall be followed, if the position is to be filled. 73 In departments which are exempt from Civil Service, the position (s) shall be advertised,if the position is to be filled. Applications shall be reviewed and a list of eligible candi- dates shall be prepared and sent to the appointing authority for final selection, except that the Library Department, under provisions of Chapter 78, of the General Laws, will reserve the right to receive applications from which the Trustees may make appointments. No employees shall commence work, receive wages or. compensation unless these procedures shall have been followed. ARTICLE 26. 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 A thereof under Mechanical and Construction Group the following: Forestry Foreman 5-12 and inserting in place thereof the following: Cemetery and Grounds Foreman 5-12 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Personnel Board) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To table May 31, 1977 VOTED: To amend Cemetery and Grounds Foreman to read Forestry, Cemetery and Grounds Foreman, S-12, Defeated. VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. June 6, 1977 VOTED: Motion to reconsider action on Article 26, defeated. ARTICLE 27. 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 Labor Group the following: Working Foreman W-11 and inserting in place thereof the following: 74 Working Foreman of heavy and light equipment W-11 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Al Russo and others) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding to Schedule A thereof under Labor Group the following: Working Foreman Cemetery W-11 A 5.71 6.00 or take any action relating thereto. (Request ofLouis P. Papandrea, sr. and others) June 9, 1977 VOTED: Motion to amend by striEdng out W-11A 5.71 6.00 and inserting in-place thereof: W-11,was defeated. VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 29.- To see if they will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws by striking out Schedule A thereof under Mechanical. and Construction Group the following: Highway Foreman 5-12 and inserting thereof the following: Highway Foreman S-14 Water Construction Foreman 5-12 and inserting thereof the following: Water Construction Foreman 5-14 Forestry Foreman 5-12 and inserting thereof the following: Cemetery and Forestry Foreman S-14 75 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Edward T.LaRoche and others) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote the sum of $17,456.00 to be added to the Fire Department Budget under Deputy Fire Chiefs (5). This action will provide money to pay 5 Deputy Chiefs for the 1977-78 fiscal year. (Request of Robert C. O'Reilly and others) May 23, 1977 VOTED: To table until the meeting of May 31, 1977 May 31, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote the sum of $13,817.00 to be added to the Fire Department Budget under`Captains (7). This action will provide money to pay 7 Captains for the 1977-78 fiscal year. (Request of Robert C. O'Reilly and others) May 26, 1977 VOTED: To table until the meeting of May 31, 1977 May 31, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate such sum as may be necessary to provide an annual rate of compensation to the Fire chief(F-5) equal to two (2.0) times the highest annual rate of compensation (maximum) of a permanent full-time Firefighter (F-1), as provided by Section 57G of Chapter 48 of the General Laws, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action relative thereto. (Request of Fire Chief Robert C. O'Reilly and others) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 33. 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 76 entitled Library Annual Salary Schedule, the following: L-10 14,611 15,317 16,022 16,729 17,433 and inserting in place thereof the following: L-10 16,075 16,850 17,625 18,405 19,180 (Request of the Library Trustees) May 16, 1977 VOTED: Motion to postpone indefinitely was defeated VOTED: That the Town amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-Laws of the Town by striking out under Schedule G entitled Library Annual Schedule, the following: L-10 14,611 15,317 16,022 16,729 17,433 and inserting in place thereof the following: L-10 15,960 16,730 17,500 18,275 19,040 ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town of Watertown will vote to amend Section 7 under Section A Chapter 10 By-Laws by adding to Public Safety Group the following: Parking Control Officers or take any action relating thereto. (Request ofElena Natale and others) May 16, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to fund the cost items contained in the labor agreement between the Town of Watertown and the Watertown Police Association for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1976; or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. 77 ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds a sum .of money to supplement the annual rate of compensation appropriation of the 1977 Annual Town Meeting for the Chief of Police(P-5)to a sum equal to two(2.0)times the highest annual rate of compensation (Maximum) paid to a permanent full-time Police Officer(Patrolman (P-1)), as provided for in Chapter 48, Section 57-G of the Massachusetts General Laws; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provision of G.L. Chapter 32B, Section 7A, part d: "Shall the town, in addition 'to the payment of fifty percent of a premium for contributory group life and health insurance for employees in the service of the town and their dependents, pay a subsidiary or additional rate?" To raise to ninety-nine percent. (Request of John Vartanian and others) May 16, 1977 VOTED:. To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $227,000 to be used at the Coolidge School, East Junior High School, Hosmer 'School, Marshall Spring School, and West Junior High School for various renovations; said sum to be expended under the direction of the School Committee; or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of School Committee) May 23, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of two hundred twenty seven thousand dollars ($227,000.00) for various renovations at the Coolidge School, East Junior High School, Hosmer School, Marshall Spring School, and West Junior High School, said sums to be expended under the direction of the School Committee, and such sums be placed on the levy of the current year. 78 ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to rent or enter into a lease of the facilities of Armenian Cultural Center for Home Base School upon such terms and conditions and for such rental as the Board of Selectmen and/or the School Com- mittee may determine; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of School Committee) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To table, and to become the last article to be taken up this evening. VOTED: Motion to amend the vote under Article 39, by adding the phrase "or any other facility" after the words "Armenian Cultural Center", was defeated on a standing vote with 35 in favor and 52 opposed. VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of the facilities of the Armenian Cultural Center for Home Base School upon such terms and conditions for such rental as the Board of Selectmen and/or the School Committee may determine. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and Common Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Water- town and Belmont; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: Motion to postpone indefinitely,defeated. VOTED: That the Town appropriate Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Belmont and Common Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Watertown and the Town of Belmont, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Department of Public Works, and such sum to be assessed on the current levy. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and School Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Water- town and Belmont; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 79 June 6, 1977 VOTED: Motion for no appropriation was defeated. VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the sum of seventeen hundred and fifty dollars ($1,750.00) for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and School Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Watertown and the Town of Belmont, said sum to be expended under the.direction of the Depart- ment of Public Works, and such sums to be assessed on the current levy. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) to be used for engineering studies of energy conservation at the Town Garage; or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) to be used for engineering studies of energy conservation at the Town Garage, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and such sum to be placed on the current Ievy. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $13,000.00 to retain the services of a Professional Tree Consultant Service to do an inventory of the Town trees and to formulate a pruning and planting program;or take any-action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely; and recommend Conservation Commission look into subject matter. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($58,825.00) to provide new baseball and football lighting at Victory Field;or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 On a standing vote, 58 in favor and 41 opposed it was VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. 80 ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($1525.00) to be expended under the direction of the Board of Public Works for the purpose of installing a proposed guard rail in front of 107 Stoneleigh Road; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely, and refer the subject matter of this article to the Traffic Commission to consider alternative of making one way traffic at this location. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds $15,000, or any other sum, to be expended by the Board of Selectmen for acquisition of a "Budget Analyst", or other, to accomplish an individual study, complete with recommendations of the need for and implementation of an updated budgetary system in the Town; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 6, 1977 VOTED: Article 46 was defeated on a voice vote. June 9, 1977 VOTED: To reconsider Article 46. VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of$10,000.00 to retain the services of a consultant to accomplish a study and make re- commendations of the need for and implementation of an updated budgetary system in the Town, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee and to be assessed on the tax levy of the current year. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 for the purpose of microfilming the vital records of the Town, which reside in the Town Clerk's Office and vault; said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Clerk, with the resulting microfilm copy to be stored at a secured facility outside of the Town of Watertown. (Request of the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk) June 6, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for the purpose of microfilming the vital records of the Town which reside in the Town Clerk's office and vault, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Clerk, and such sum to be placed on the current levy. 81 ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $500.00 for installing two concrete ramps on the lower level of the Town Hall for the purpose of access to the building by disabled and elderly; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Walter T. Munger and others) June 6, 1977 VOTED: . That the Town appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)for the purpose of installing two concrete ramps on the lower level of the Town Hall, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, and such sum to be placed on the levy of the current year. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 to cover the costs and expenses of erecting plaques or suitable memorials containing"the names of Watertown veterans who served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Walter T. Munger and others) June 6, 1977 VOTED: On a standing vote, 48 in favor and 40 opposed it was voted to amend Article 49 as follows: VOTED: That the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 to cover the costs and expenses of erecting placques or suitable memorials containing the names of Watertown veterans who served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts and whose dis- charge, separation or service termination was under honorable conditions at the time of such discharge, separation or service termination. VOTED: To adopt Article 49 as amended. June 9, 1977 VOTED: A motion to reconsider the action taken under Article 49 was defeated on a standing vote with 45 in favor, and 57 opposed. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by inserting after Section 38 a new Section 39 as follows: Section 39 1. No person shall sell any food at retail between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM. 82 2. No store or place of business engaged in the retail sale of food shall be open for transaction of retail business between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM. 3. The term food used in this By-Law shall include any article or commodity, however stored or packaged, intended for human consumption, and shall include alcoholic beverages to be consumed off the premises at which they are sold, unless any other law or permit or license granted to the seller of such beverages shall otherwise provide. 4. This By-Law shall not apply to the sale of food or alcoholic beverages when such sale is by a common victualler or innholder licensed under C. 140 of the General Laws, primarily engaged in the sale of food to be consumed on the premises where sold. 5. Violators of this By-Law shall be subject to a fine of$50.00 for each violation. For purposes of this By-Law, every calendar day on which a store shall remain open past the appointed hour shall be deemed a separate offense, and each separate sale of food shall be deemed a separate offense. In the event of a sale of several items at one time to one customer, only one sale shall be deemed to have taken place. 6. In cases where, in their opinion, the public goad requires it, the Board of Selectmen may issue a special permit allowing a store to remain open for the transaction of such business to an hour, specified in the permit, later than 1 AM, or to remain open 24 hours a day. Such special permits shall remain in effect for a period of 1 year. Application for such special permits shall be made on forms supplied by the Board of Selectmen,and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of$25.00. Or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by inserting after Section 38 a new Section 39 as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by inserting the following new section: Section 40. Service Stations 83 1. No person shall sell any petroleum product intended for use in a motor vehicle at retail between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM. 2. No service station engaged in the retail sale of petroleum products shall be open for transaction of retail business between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM. 3. The term petroleum product shall include any article or commodity, however stored or packaged which. is intended for use in a motor vehicle. 4. Violations of the By-Law shall be subject to a fine of $50.00 for each violation. For purposes of this By-Law, every calendar day on which a service station shall remain open beyond the appointed closing time shall be deemed a separate offense, and each separate sale of petroleum product shall be deemed a separate offense. In the event of sale of several items at one time to one customer, only one sale shall be deemed to have taken place. 5. In cases where, in their opinion, the public good requires it, the Board of Selectmen may issue a special permit allowing a service station engaged in the retail sale of petroleum products to remain open for the transaction of such business to an hour, specified in the permit, later than 1 AM, or to remain open 24 hours a day. Such special permits shall remain in effect for a period of 1 year. Application for such special permits shall be made on forms sup- plied'by the Board of Selectmen, and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of$25.00 Or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: On a standing vote, 78 for and 20 opposed it was voted: To amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by adding a new Section 40 as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by inserting a new Section as follows: Section 41. No person shall engage in the town of Water- town in the business of conducting or maintaining an establish- ment for letting out motor vehicles for hire, however computed or determined, without a license therefor granted by the Licensing Board of said Town, hereinafter called the Board. 84 The license shall in either case specify all the premises to be occupied by the licensee for the purpose of conducting the licensed business. The fee for each such license shall be such amount as may be established by the Board, and the Board may reasonably classify said licenses and fees. Licenses granted hereunder shall expire on January first following the date of issue or on such date as may be specified therein and may be suspended or revoked by the Board. Whoever, not being licensed, engages in said Town in a business re- quired to be licensed as aforesaid or is concerned therein, or, being licensed, engages in such business, or is concerned therein, in any other place than that designated in his license, or after notice to him that his license has been suspended or revoked shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. Licenses granted hereunder shall not be granted until after a hearing, notice of which shall be sent by the applicant by certified mail to all owners of abutting property; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: A Motion to Indefinitely Postpone was defeated. VOTED: To amend Chapter 6 of the By-Laws of the Town by inserting a new Section 41 as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution in support of Local Aid funding: WHEREAS, uncertainties about the sum of money allocated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the various categories of local aid makes sound financial planning impossible for local officials; and WHEREAS, local real estate taxes have been impacted to the breaking point by such mandated programs, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Watertown Town Meeting that our elected state representatives and senators be urged to support an increase in the amount of local aid funding-for fiscal 1978 at least sufficient to cover the increased costs of state mandated programs and inflation. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 85 ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution in support of State Mandated Programs: WHEREAS, State mandated programs which are unfunded by the State represent in most cases continued erosion of home rule; and WHEREAS, State mandated programs make Tittle allowance for the individuality of local governments; and WHEREAS, such programs present an increasingly onerous burden on local budgets and on the property tax, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Watertown Town Meeting that our elected state representatives and senators be urged to work against the passage of all legislation imposing additional costs on local governments. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To adopt State Mandated Programs resolution as printed in the Warrant. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 11 of the Town By-Laws relating to the establishment of the Council For The aging by 1.) striking out the caption preceding Section 1, which reads Council For The Aging, and inserting in place thereof the following caption: --Council on Aging 2.) by striking out in line 4, the words "Council For The Aging" and by inserting in place thereof the words: -- Council on Aging or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Mary A. Sullivan and others) June 6, 1977 VOTED: (unanimously)to amend Chapter 11 of the Town By-Laws relating to the establishment of the Council For the Aging by June 9, 1977 VOTED: To adopt Local Aid funding resolution as printed in the Warrant. 86 1.) Striking out the caption preceeding Section 1, which reads Council For The Aging, and inserting in place thereof the following caption -- Council on Aging 2.) By striking out in line 4, the words "Council For The Aging" and by inserting in place thereof the words: Council on Aging. ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 11, Section 1 of the Town By-Laws relating to the establishment of the Council For The Aging by striking out the following: Said council to consist of five (5) members, one member to be appointed for one year, two members to be appointed for two years and two members to be appointed for a term of three years. and inserting in place thereof the following: Said council to consist of nine (9) members, three members to be appointed for one year, three members to be appointed for two years, and three members to be appointed for three years. or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Mary A. Sullivan and others) June 6, 1977 VOTED: On a standing vote, 42 for and 33 opposed it was voted to amend Chapter 11; Section 1 of the By-Laws by inserting in place thereof the following: Said council to consist of nine (9) members, three members to be appointed for one year, three members to be ap- pointed for two years, and three members to be appointed for three years. June 9, 1977 VOWED: Motion to reconsider, defeated. ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to establish a com- mittee of three (3) persons as a Memorial Committee, who will make recommendation to the next Town Meeting to dedicate the Victory Field Tennis Courts to the memory of a person or persons, and for permission to erect an appropriate memorial insignia to the memory 87 of said person or persons at no expense to the Town of Watertown; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To empower the Town Moderator to appoint a committee of three (3) members to serve as a Memorial Committee, which Committee will make recommendations to be presented to the next Town Meeting to dedicate the Victory Field Tennis Courts in memory of a person or persons, and for authorization to erect an appropriate memorial insignia to the memory of said person or persons at no expense to the To*n of Watertown. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept an easement on private property, for traffic control signal purposes, said easement to include indemnification provisions protecting the grantors, their heirs and assigns, from each and every action and any and all damage arising out of any use or activity occuring on or within said easement; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen is authorized to accept an easement on private property, for traffic control signal purposes, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of Pleasant Street, said point being ninety and eighty-five hundredth (90.85) feet easterly from the point that marks the division line between land belonging to Damon Corporation, L.C. 31213A and land belonging to Gallinelli, Thomas Jr., and Mahoney, William P.; thence extending along the northerly line of Pleasant Street in an easterly direction six (6) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a northerly direction by land owned by N. or F. Gallinelli, Thomas, Jr.; and Mahoney, William P. having an angle of 90 degrees with said Pleasant Street line and a distance of six (6) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a westerly direction by land owned by N. or F. Gallinelli, Thomas, Jr. and Mahoney, William P. having an angle of 90 degrees with the previously mentioned line, this line running parallel to the northerly line of Pleasant Street for a distance of six (6) feet to a point; thence turning and running in a southerly direction by land owned by N. or F. Gallinelli, Thomas, Jr. and Mahoney, William P. having an angle of 90 degrees with the previously mentioned line and a distance of Six (6)feet to the point of beginning. 88 Said easement to include indemnification provisions protecting the grantors, their heirs and assigns, from each and every action and any and all damage arising out of any use or activity occurring on or within said easement. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to fund the cost items contained in a labor agreement between the Town of Watertown and the Watertown Fire Fighters Local No. 1347, International Association of Fire Fighters, A.F.L.-C.I.O. for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1976 and fiscal year July 1, 1977; or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) June 9, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. A True Copy Attest: James E. Fahey, Jr. Town Clerk 89 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS To 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 the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School Building, Columbia Street, in said Town on Thursday, the nineteenth day of May, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant with doings thereon, to the Selectmen fourteen days at least before the day of the meeting. Given under our hands this I Ith day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-Seven. Patrick B. Ford Thomas J. McDermott Guy A. Carbone Watertown Board of Selectmen SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MAY 19, 1977 The Special Town Meeting of May 19, 1977 was called to order by Moderator, Robert J. Glennon at 7:54 P.M. Officer's return on Warrant was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as recorded by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 136. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 P.M., May 19. 1977. 90 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MAY 19, 1977 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS To 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 the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School Building, Columbia Street,- in said Town on Thursday, the nineteenth day of May, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum or sums of money and determine how said sum or sums shall be raised, whether by taxation, transfer, borrowing or otherwise, to be ex- pended under the direction of the 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee appointed under Article 2 or Article 3 of the Warrant for the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting for the purpose of enlarging the Watertown High School by constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing an addition or additions thereto, and for the purpose of reconstructing, remodeling, rehabilitating and modernizing said Watertown High School, all in order to provide a capacity of approximately 1300 students: to authorize and direct the School Committee and said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to apply for and accept federal grants under any act which would provide funding, and to apply for and accept a state grant under the provisions of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended and supplemented and further amended by Chapter 302 of the Acts of 1976 to defray all or part of the cost involved in this project; and to authorize the Town to expend a maximum for capital costs not to exceed $5,000,000; or take any action relating thereto. (Rgquest of the School Committee) May 19, 1977 VOTED: On a standing vote, 103 for and 16 opposed it was voted: Than $5,000,000.00 is appropriated for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing an addition or additions to the Watertown High School and for reconstructing, remodeling, rehabilitating anct modernizing said school, all in order to provide a capacity of approxi- mately 1300 students; that to raise this appropriation the Treasurer 91 with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $5,000,000.00 under Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended; that this.appropriation shall be expenddd under the direction of the 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee appointed under Article 2 or Article 3 of the warrant for this meeting; and that said committee is authorized to apply with the approval of the Selectmen, for any available federal or state aid for the project and to take all other action necessary to carry out this vote. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint a 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee consisting of eight (8) members; one member each from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, two (2) members from the School Committee, and four (4) citizens at-large who are not holders of public office; and by virtue of their office (By-Laws - Chapter 3. Sec. 31) the Town Auditor, the Town Treasurer, and a member of the Finance Committee as members ex-officio; and, further, authorize and direct said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to carry out on behalf of the Town the purposes of Article 1 in the Warrant of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committee) May 19, 1977 VOTED: To postpone Article 2 indefinitely. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the, Moderator to appoint a 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee consisting of seven (7) members: one member each from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, two (2) members from the School Committee, .and three (3) citizens at-large who are not holders of public office; and, further, authorize and direct said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to carry out on behalf of the Town the purposes of Article 1 in the Warrant of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committee) May 19, 1977 On a standing vote, 84 for and 33 opposed it was voted: That the Moderator be authorized and directed to appoint a 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee consisting of seven (7) members; one member each from the Board of Selectmen,Planning 92 Board, two (2) members. from the School Committee, and three (3) citizens at large; and, further, authorize and direct said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to carry out on behalf of the Town the purposes of Article 1 in the Warrant of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting. A second motion was proposed: To authorize and direct the Moderator to appoint a 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee consisting of seven (7) members who are residents of Watertown as follows: no more than one mem- ber shall be a member of the school committee, one member shall be an attorney actively engaged in the practice of law, and three (3) members shall be experienced in architecture, building engineering, or building construction with at least one such member also to be a registered professional engineer,or a registered architect in the commonwealth; and two(2)elected members of the Watertown Town Meeting; and, further, authorize and direct said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to carry out on behalf of the Town the purposes of Article 1 in the Warrant of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting: Voted: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)for expenses of the 1977 High School Building Committee appointed under Article 2 or Article 3 of the Warrant for the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committee) May 19, 1977 VOTED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be ap- propriated for expenses of the 1977 High School Building Committee appointed under Article 3 of the Warrant for the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting. May 19, 1977 VOTED: Final adjournment of Special Town Meeting at 9:58 P.M. there being no further business under the Special Town Meeting. A true record: James E. Fahey, Jr. ATTEST: 93 Town Clerk NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MONDAY EVENING, MAY 23, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, on Monday, May 23, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all-unfinished business under Articles 2 to 16; Article 28; Articles 30 to 32; Articles 35 and 36; Articles 38 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. Tabled Articles 25 and 26. 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., 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/ James E. Fahey,Jr.,Town Clerk NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 26, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 23, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, on Thursday, May 26, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 to 15; Article 28; Articles 31 and 32; Articles 35 and 36; Articles 39 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. Tabled Articles 25 and 26. Tabled Article 30 in conjunction with line items under Fire Depart- ment -- Deputy Fire Chief(4) until the meeting of May 31, 1977. 94 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 24th day of May, A.D., 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/James E. Fahey, Jr., Town Clerk NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, EVENING, MAY 31, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 26, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, on Tuesday, May 31, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 to 15; Article 28; Article 32; Articles 35 and 36; Articles 39 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. Tabled Articles 25 and 26. Tabled Article 30 in conjunction with line items: Under Fire Department -Deputy Fire Chief(4) until the meeting of May 31, 1977 Tabled Article 31 in conjunction with Line Item - Fire Department, Captains(6) until May 31, 1977. Tabled line item under Fire Dept. -= Firefighters (97) until May 31, 1977 Tabled line item under Fire Dept. --Overtime until May 31, 1977 Tabled line item under Unclassified -- Cost of Living until May 31, 1977. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION In accordance with Section 15or Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of action taken on the line item under Youth Services Coordinator, 95 Multi-Service Center budget filed by Clyde L. Younger and Peter Santamaria. Intention to move for reconsideration of budget item under Un- classified, Pensions -- Cost of Living filed by Maurice J. Sheehan. And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time and place 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 27th day of May, A.D., 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/James E. Fahey, Jr., Town Clerk NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 6, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MAY 31, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown, on Monday, June 6, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished bilsiness under Articles 2 to 14; Article 28; Article 32; Articles 35 and 36; Articles 39 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. Tabled Article 25 until the meeting of June 6, 1977. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of action taken on the line item under Youth Services Coordinator, Multi-Service Center budget filed by Clyde L. Younger and Peter Santamaria. Intention -to move for reconsideration of Article 26 filed by C. Arthur Hughes. And the legal voters of the Town of Watertown are hereby notified and warned to meet at the time an�d6place 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 1st day of June, A.D., 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/ James E. Fahey, Jr., Town Clerk NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 9, 1977 THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD JUNE 6, 1977 stands adjourned to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, in the Town of Watertown on Thursday, June 9, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at which time and place all unfinished business under Articles 2 to 9; 28; 32; 35 and 36; 39 and 40; 50 to 54; 57 to 59 inclusive will come before the meeting for consideration and action. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION In accordance with Section 15 of Chapter 2 of the By-Laws, notice of action taken on Line Item, under Council for the Aging, Bus Driver filed by Robert Chase. Intention to move for reconsideration of Article 46 filed by Thomas J. McDermott. . Intention to move for reconsideration of Article 49 field by David Bromer. Intention to move for reconsideration of Article 56 filed by Maurice Shbehan. 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 97 place of adjourned session at least twenty-four hours before such session. Given under our hands this 7th day of June, 1977. s/ Robert J. Glennon, Moderator s/ James E. Fahey, Jr., Town Clerk ADJOURNMENTS May 16, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 16, 1977 at 10:23 P.M. to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Col- umbia Street, on Thursday, May 19, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. May 19, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 19, 1977 at 10:02 P.M. and to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, on Monday evening May 23, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. May 23, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 23, 1977 at 11:24 P.M. to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, on Thursday evening May 26, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. May 26, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 26, 1977 at 10:55 P.M. and to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street on Tuesday evening May 31, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. May 31, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of May 31, 1977 at 10:53 P.M. to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street, on Monday evening June 6, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. June 6, 1977 VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of June 6, 1977 at 11:43 P.M. and to meet in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium, Senior High School, Columbia Street on Thursday evening June 9, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The meeting of May 16, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:47 P.M. 98 Officers return on the Warrant was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr. The newly elected Town Meeting Members were sworn to the faith- ful performance of their duties by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr: The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Paul A. Curtin, S.J., Associate Pastor of St. Patrick's Church. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 140. MEETING OF MAY 19, 1977 The meeting of May 19, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 9:59 P.M. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin:' 136. MEETING OF MAY 23, 1977 The meeting of May 23, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:54 P.M. Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting call was road by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey,Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 136. MEETING OF MAY 26, 1977 The meeting of May 26, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:52 P.M. Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting call was read by Town Clerk, .James E. Fahey, Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of Checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 115. 99 MEETING OF MAY 31, 1977 The meeting of May 31, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:48 P.M. Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting call was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey,Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 118. MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1977 The meeting of June 6, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:52 P.M. Notice of adjourned Town Meeting call was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr. Number of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 123. MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1977 The meeting of June 9, 1977 was called to order by Moderator Robert J. Glennon at 7:52 P.M. Notice of Adjourned Town Meeting call was read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr. Number of Town Meeting members present as reported by record of checkers: Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 113. IN MEMORIAM JOSEPH T. BEIRNE March 4, 1926 -October 13, 1976 Joseph T. Beirne, a lifelong resident of Watertown, was born March 4, 1926, son of the late Mary and Matthew Beirne, brother of Matthew Jr., and Sister Matthew Marie, O.P., C.C.D. Director at St. Patrick's Parish. Joe, an outstanding athlete graduated from St. Patrick's High 100 School in 1944. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was involved in the Pacific campaign, and wounded in action on Okinawa, for which he recieved the Purple Heart. Joe married the former Mary Monahan of Watertown, had five children; Joseph T. Jr., Mary, Patricia, Joan and Steven, and three grandchildren. Joe was appointed to the Watertown Fire Department on February 12, 1959. As one who served the town's people, he was concerned about his town's government and was elected as a town meeting member in 1965. He continued to serve until his death. Joe was an active participant in the community. He had coached Little League teams. He was a past president of the Fire Depart- ment Relief Association and he helped to initiate the 100 Club in Watertown. He was a past president of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians, and was instrumental in establishing a scholarship fund. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., St. Pat- rick's Alumni Association and Athletic Association. When it was apparent Joe was failing, his sense of responsibility never waivered. Faithful to the Town he loved, Joe attended Town Meeting to the end. Joe never indulged in self-pity and all that knew him were deeply moved by his courage and faith in God. On October 13, 1976, Joseph T. Beirne died. He is missed as a family member, A friend, A public servant and A Town Meeting Member. Watertown has lost a native son -a loving and caring son. Therefore, be it resolved that this Memoriam be made part of the permanent records of the Town, and that a copy be sent to the family of the late Joseph T. Beirne. Respectfully s/ James R. Danforth s/ Thomas F. Joyce s/ Marilyn M. Devaney 101 IN MEMORIAM JAMES A. GILDEA Died September 14, 1976 Whereas, James A. Gildea was a native and lifelong resident of Watertown, whose concern and personal interest in the well being of his fellow man was known to all who were acquainted with him; and Whereas, he participated in, and contributed most effectively to, various sports programs of this community; and Whereas, he served this community in many elective and appointive capacities, these positions including teacher in the Public Schools, School Committee member and long time member of the Board of Assessors. Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Meeting assembled May 16, 1977, acknowledge and recognize the worth and service of James A. Gildea as husband, father, civic minded citizen and gentleman by having this resolution spread upon the record of this Town Meet- ing, and Be it further resolved that-a copy of this action be sent to his family. s/J. Malcolm Whitney s/Joseph W. Andrews s/Joseph P. McManus 102 WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY , NOVEMBER ' 14 , 1977 at 7: 30 P. M. 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 fourteenth day of November, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. to act on the following articles: ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $750,000. to be expended by the Selectmen for reconstruction of Arlington and School Streets, and to raise such sum the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $750,000. under General Law, Chapter 74 (or General Law, Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-section 5 or 6), for a period not to exceed one year, and further provided that a Grant in the amount of $600,000 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (Public Works and Economic Develop- ment Act of 1965, as amended, P.L. 89-136), shall be applied to the payment of the total amount so borrowed, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That $750,000.00 is appropriated for the reconstruction of Arlington and School Streets to be expended under the direction of the Board of Select- men and that to raise this amount $600,000.00 is appropriated from the grant from the Economic Development Administration, U. S. Depart- ment of Commerce (Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, P.L. 89-136) and the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $150,000.00 under G.L. c.44. s.7 (6) as amended; and that the Selectmen are authorized to take all other action necessary to carry out this vote. 103 ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum or sums of money to fund cost items of collective bargaining agreements between the Town and the Watertown Police Association for the period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1978, and amend the classification and Pay Plans accordingly, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That to implement the labor agreement between the Town and the Water- town Police Association, the Town shall and hereby does appropriate the following sums of money: I.) for the period from July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 the sum of $129,847.43 is so appropriated by transfer from the Anti-Recession Funds authorized under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369, Title 11 the sum of $95,000.00, and by transfer from the P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds the sum of$34,847.43. 11.) for the period from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978, the sum of $204,481.00 is appropriated by transfer of $165,152.57 from the P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds to the various accounts indicated: Captain $13,340.00 Lieut. 17,425.00 Sergeant 21,850.00 Patrolmen 112,537.57 and by transfer of$39,328.43 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to various accounts indicated: Patrolmen $9,727.43 Stenographer-Clerk 1,873.00 Ambulance driver 1,873.00 Motor Equipment Utility Man Extra duty 13,380.00 Holiday 8,225.00 Uniforms 4,250.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. 104 ARTICLE 3: To see if -the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money to supplement the annual rate of compensation appropriation of the 1977 Annual Town Meeting for the Chief of Police (P-5), to a sum equal to two (2.0) times the highest annual rate of compensation (maximum) paid to a permanent full-time Police Officer or Patrolman (P-1), as provided for in Massa- chusetts General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 57G, and amend the Classification and Pay Plan accordingly, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate the following sums to supplement the Police Account - Chief of Police. 1.) for the Fiscal year commencing July 1, 1976, the sum of two thousand three hundred and thirty-two dollars and twenty-two cents ($2,332.22) to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, 2.) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1977, the sum of three thousand, seven hundred and forty-four dollars and fifty cents ($3,744.50) to be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account, said sums to be expended under the direction of Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum or sums of money to fund cost items of collective bargaining agreements between the Town and the Watertown Fire Fighters Local No. 1347, International Association of Fire Fighters, A.F.L. - C.I.O. for the period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1978, and amend the classification and Pay Plans accordingly, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money to supplement the annual rate of compensation appropriation of the 1977 Annual Town Meeting for the Fire Chief (F-5), to a sum equal to two (2.0) times the highest annual rate of compensation (maximum) paid to a permanent 105 full-time Firefighter (F-1), as provided for in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 48, Section 57G, and amend the Classification and Pay Plan accordingly, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously)to postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum or sums of money to fund cost items of collective bargaining agreements between the Town and various school employee unions for 1977-1978, and to fund wage and salary increases for employees not included in collective bargaining agree- ments, and amend the classification and Pay Plans accordingly, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of School Committee) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: To table until later in the evening. VOTED: To remove from table. VOTED: That the sum of forty-nind thousand three hundred sixty-one dollars ($49,361.) is appropriated by transfer from the Excess and De- ficiency Account to fund the following items: Administration Salaries $5,890.00 Instruction Salaries 9,861.00 Other School Services, Salaries 5,233.00 Operation and Maintenance Salaries 28,377.00 said sums to be expended under the direction of the School Committee. ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will transfer money balances from the Police Department School Traffic Supervisors (30) Account and School Traffic Supervisors Uniform Account to the School Department Other School Services, Salaries Account, to be expended by the School Committee, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town transfer the following sums to the School Department Other School Services, Salaries Account: from Police Department School Traffic Supervisors (30) account the sum of $54,758.92, effective December 1, 1977, from School Traffic Supervisors 106 Uniform Account the sum of $2,220.32, effective December 1, 1977, said transferred funds to be expended under the direction of the School Committee. ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of $80,000. or any other sum, to supplement the construction funds for an addition or additions to the Watertown High School, first appropriated under Article 1 of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting, to be used for architectural plans and specifications for said addition to the Water- town High School, to be expended under the direction of the 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee, and to determine how the same shall be raised, provided by a transfer from available funds, by borrowing or by any combination of the foregoing, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Watertown High School Building Committee) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the sum of$80,000.00 is appropriated by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account to supplement the construction funds for additions and renovations to the Watertown High School, first appropriated under Article 1 of the May 19, 1977 Special Town Meeting; said sum to be used for architectural plans and specifications for said additions and renovations to Watertown High School, and to be expended under the direction of the 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee. ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $6,500.00 (Six Thousand, five hundred dollars) to be expended for Data Processing, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town's Auditor, direct how the same shall be raised, or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of Town Auditor Department) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate by transfer from P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds the sum of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500.00) to be expended under the direction of the Town Auditor for Data Processing. ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will appropriate by transfer from available funds, ($25,000) twenty-five thousand dollars for an audit of the Revenue Sharing and Anti-Recession Assistance Funds, as required by Federal regulations. (Request of Town Treasurer Department) 107 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: To amend the proposed vote by adding the words "and all Town Accounts", after the phrase Anti-Recession Assistance. VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Town appropriate by transfer from P.L..92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to be expended for an audit of the Revenue Sharing and Anti-Recession Assistance Funds, and all Town Accounts, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will appropriate by transfer, $7,000.00,- (seven thousand dollars) from available funds to be added to debt account, to pay for borrowing for demolition cost at the Water- town Arsenal property. (Request of Town Treasurer Department) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of $7,000.00 to be added to debt account to pay for borrowing for demolition cost at the Watertown Arsenal property, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Treasurer. ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to expend, or to obligate the expenditure of the sums of money, funds, and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been received to date as the Town's share of P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Selectmen are authorized to expend or to obligate the sums of money, funds and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been received to date as the Town's share of P.L. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds. ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to expend, or to obligate the expenditure of the sums of money, funds, and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been received to date as the Town's share of Anti-Recession Funds, authorized under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369, Title .II, for the purpose of maintaining current public services and employment levels; and further to authorize the expenditure, or obligation for the expendi- ture of such sums as may be received prior to the next Town Meeting, 108 and interest to be earned thereon, within six months of the receipt thereof, such funds to be expended by various departments for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided by the Town; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) To authorize the Selectmen to expend, or to obligate the expenditure of the sums of money, funds, and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been received to date as the Town's share of Anti-Recession Funds, authorized under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369, Title II, for the purpose of maintaining current public services and employment levels; and further to authorize the expenditure, or obligation for the expenditure of such sums as may be received prior to the next Town Meeting, and interest to be earned thereon, within six months of the receipt thereof, such funds to be expended by various departments for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided by the Town. ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $24,694.18 to fund the Watertown C.E.T.A. Program for wages to be paid in excess of the maximum allowable salary of $10,000 annually required by the Federal Manpower Regulations, Section 99.37, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of $24,694.18 to fund the Watertown C.E.T.A. Program for wages to be paid in excess of the maximum allowable salary of $10,000.00 annually required by the Federal Manpower Regulations, Section 99.37, said account to be known as the Federal Manpower Salary Account, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the following sums of money, to pay unpaid bills having been unpaid due to insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which said bills were incurred, said sums to be expended by the respective department heads thereof, or take any action relating thereto: Fire Department $12,628.93 109 ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds the sum of $3,000.00 to supplement the appropriation of the 1977 Annual Town Meeting for the "Office Supplies and Other Expenses" Account of the Police Department, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to supplement the appropriation of the 1977 Annual Town Meeting for the "Office Supplies and Other Expenses" Account of the Police Department, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, $30,000., or any other sum, to be expended by the Board of Selectmen, for a feasibility study of the Police Station, and Police Facilities at Building 291 Arsenal site, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000.00) to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, for an architectural and space planning study to determine the feasibility of reasonably accom- modating present and future police department needs in the immediate area of the present police station or in the immediate area of Building 291 at the Watertown Arsenal site, and to complete a, Parcel I Reuse Plan of the Watertown Arsenal site, which Reuse Plan shall not expend more than eighty-five hundred ($8,500.00) of the $30,000.00 herein- before referenced. ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds and transfer, the sum of $30,000. to supplement the appropriation of the Selectmen's Department, Collective Bargaining Account, said sum to be expended by the Board of Selectmen, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 110 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to be expended by the Board of Selectmen, to supplement the appropriation of the Select- men's Department, Collective Bargaining Account. ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds and transfer, the sum of $100,000.00 to supplement the appropriation of the Legal Services Department, Extra Legal Services Account, said sum to be expended by the Town Counsel, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) to supplement the appropriation of the Legal Services Department, Extra Legal Services Account, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Counsel. ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by transfer from available funds, the sum of eight thousand, one hundred dollars ($8,100), into the Contracted Services Account of the Watertown Multi- Service Center to contract for the consultant services of a Youth Services Coordinator. (Request of the Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of eight thousand one-hundred dollars ($8,100.00) in the Contracted Services Account of the Watertown Multi-Service Center to contract for the services of a Youth Services Coordinator, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 22: To see if the.Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by adding where appropriate the following new- paragraph: "All public schools shall be exempt from dimensional regulations and parking regulations under this By-Law" or take any action relating thereto. ill Police Department *21j,U41.U'! Public Works Department $34,580.17 Selectmen's Department $ 164.06 Workmen's Compensation Dept. $21,697.96 (Request of Board of Selectmen) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of eighty-two thousand, four hundred eighty-three dollars and twenty-six cents($82,483.26)for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of the following amounts:. Said bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which they were incurred: Police Department $26,041.07 Public Works Department 34,580.17 Selectmen's Department 164.06 Workmen's Compensation Dept. 21,697.96 and that the Town appropriate by transfer from the Salary of Firefighters Account the sum of twelve thousand six-hundred twenty-eight dollars and ninety-three cents ($12,628.93) for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of the following amount: Said bills having been unpaid due to the insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which they were incurred: Fire Department $12,628.93 ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of $2,500.00 for the purpose of publishing the By-Laws of the Town, the Representative Town Meeting Act, and a listing of the State Legislative Acts affecting the Town; said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Clerk, or act on anything relative thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: That the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for the purpose of publishing the By-laws of the Town, the Representative Town Meeting Act, and a listing of the State. Legislative Acts affecting the Town; said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Clerk. 112 (Request of Watertown High School Building Committee) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: To table until later in the evening VOTED: (Unanimously)to remove from the table VOTED: To postpone indefinitely. ARTICLE 23:" To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the inhabitants of Watertown by amending the following sections: * 1. By amending section 1.1 of Article I, which reads; SECTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF ZONING BY-LAW Section 1.1 Purpose of Zoning By-Law The purpose of this By-Law is declared to be the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience and welfare by (a) encouraging the most appropriate use of land; (b) preventing overcrowding of land; (c) conserving the value of land and buildings; (d) lessening congestion of traffic; (e) preventing undue concentration of population; (f)-providing for adequate light and air; (g) reducing hazards from fire and other dangers; (h) assisting in the economical provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; (i) preserving and increasing the amenities of the Town; and 0) giving effect to the policies and recommend proposals of the Comprehensive Plan of Watertown as prepared by The Watertown Planning Board. to read as follows; SECTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF ZONING BY-LAW Section 1.1 Purpose of Zoning By-Law The purpose of this By-law,is declared to be the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience and welfare by (a) encouraging the most appropriate use of land; (b) preventing overcrowding of land; (c) conserving the value of land and buildings, including the conserving of natural resources and the preventing of blight and polluting of the environment (d) lessening the congestion of traffic; (e) preventing undue concentration of population; (f) providing for adequate light and air; (g) reducing hazards from fire and other dangers; 113 (h) assisting in the economical provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; (i) encouraging housing for persons of all income levels 0) preserving and increasing the amenities of the Town; and (k) giving effect to the policies and recommended proposals of the Comprehensive Plan of Watertown as prepared by the Watertown Planning Board. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 1.1 of Article I to read as follows: SECTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF ZONING BY-LAW Section 1.1 Purpose of Zoning By-Law The purpose of this By-law is declared to be the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience and welfare by (a) encouraging the most appropriate use of land; (b) preventing overcrowding of land; (c) -conserving the value of land and buildings, including the conserving of natural resources and the preventing of blight and polluting of the environment (d) lessening the congestion of traffic; (e) preventing undue concentration of population; (f) providing for adequate light and air; (g) reducing hazards from fire and other dangers; (h) assisting in the economical provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; (i) encouraging housing for persons of all income levels 0) preserving and increasing the amenities of the Town; and (k) giving effect to the policies and recommended proposals of the Comprehensive Plan of Watertown as prepared by the Watertown Planning Board. 2. By amending section 2.08 of Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.08 DWELLING UNIT Section 2.08 Dwelling Unit One or more rooms designed and equipped for one family to occupy as a residence. to read as follows; SECTION 2.08 DWELLING UNIT Section 2.08 Dwelling Unit 114 One or more rooms providing complete living facilities for one family to occupy as a residence, including equipment for cooking or provisions for the same, and including rooms for sleeping, living and eating. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.08 of Article II to read as follows: SECTION 2.08 DWELLING UNIT Section 2.08 Dwelling Unit One or more rooms providing complete living facilities for one family to occupy as a residence, including equipment for cooking or provisions for the same, and including rooms for sleeping, living and eating. 3. By amending section 2.12 of Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.12 FAMILY Section 2.12 Family An individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit, and including domestic employees; provided, that a group of more than two persons who are not related by blood, marriage or adoption shall not be deemed to constitute a family. to read as follows; SECTION 2.12 FAMILY Section 2.12 Family One or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption living together in a dwelling unit as a single, non-profit housekeeping unit, and including domestic employees; provided, that a group of more than two persons who are not related by blood, marriage or adoption shall not be deemed to constitute a family. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.12 of Article II to read as follows: SECTION 2.12 FAMILY Section 2.12 Family One or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption living together in a dwelling unit as a single, non-profit housekeeping unit, and including domestic employees; provided, that a group of 115 more than two persons who are not related by blood, marriage or ajdoption shall not be deemed to constitute a family. 4. By adding a new section 2.120 to Article H, which reads; SECTION 2.120 FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Section 2.120 Fast Food Establishment Any place or premises used for sale, dispensing, or serving of food, refreshments or beverages intended for large volume or fast service with on- or off-premises consumption, which, because of the nature of sales, operation or market serviced, cause a large volume or frequent turnover of vehicular traffic. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.120 of Article II to read as follows: SECTION 2.120 FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Section 2.120 Fast Food Establishment Any place or premises used for sale, dispensing, or serving of food, refreshments or beverages intended for large volume or fast service with on- or off-premises consumption, which, because of the nature of sales, operation or market serviced, cause a large volume or frequent turnover of vehicular traffic. 5. By amending section 2.15 of Article II, which reads; 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 stairwalls on each floor; (c) attic space, whether finished or unfinished, except a� hereafter excluded; (d) interior balconies, mezzanines and penthouses; and (e) basement 6and 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 116 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 equip- ment accessory to the building. 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, and unroofed porches and balconies above the second floor; (b) elevator shafts and stairwalls on each floor; (c) attic space, whether finished or unfinished, except as hereafter excluded; (d) interior balconies, mezzanines and penthouses; and (e) base- ment 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. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.15 of Article II 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, and unroofed porches and balconies above the second floor; (b) elevator shafts and stairwalls on each floor; (c) attic space, whether finished or unfinished, except as hereafter excluded; (d) interior balconies, mezzanines and penthouses; and (e) base- ment and cellar areas not devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the building; but excluding; (a) areas used for 117 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. 6. By amending section 2.17 of Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.17 HOME OCCUPATION Section 2.17 Home Occupation (a) A profession or other occupation, or the sale of articles pro- duced on the premises where sold, which is carried on as an accessory use on a residential lot by one or more members of the family re- siding on the premises and- conforming to the following additional regulations: (1) There shall be no exterior alterations or accessory buildings which are not customary with residential buildings. (2) The home occupation, including storage of materials or products, shall be carried on wholly within a completely enclosed building. (3) Not more than 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building or an.equivalent amount elsewhere shall be so used. (4) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided. Section 6.12. (5) The production of offensive noise, odor, smoke, dust, heat, glare, excessive traffic or other objectionable effects shall be prohibited. (6) The conducting of a clinic, convalescent or nursing home, restaurant, tourist home, animal hospital or commercial kennel, dancing or musical instruction in groups, shall not be deemed to be home occupations. to read as follows; SECTION 2.17 HOME OCCUPATION Section 2.17 Home Occupation (a) A profession or other occupation, or the sale of articles pro- duced on the premises where sold, which is carried on as an accessory use on a residential lot by one or more members of the family re- siding on the premises and conforming to the following additional regulations: (1) There shall be no exterior alterations or accessory buildings which are not customary with residential buildings. 118 (2) The home occupation, including storage of materials or products, shall be carried on wholly within a completely enclosed building. (3) Not more than 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building or an equivalent amount elsewhere shall be so used. (4) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided. Section 6.12. (5) The production of offensive noise, odor, smoke, dust, heat,. glare, excessive traffic or other objectionable effects shall be prohibited. (6) The conducting of a clinic, convalescent or nursing horpe, restaurant, tourist home, animal hospital or commercial kennel, dancing or musical instruction in groups, barber shops or beauty parlors, shall not be deemed to be home occupations. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.17 of Article II to read as follows: SECTION 2.17 HOME OCCUPATION Section 2.17 Home Occupation (a) A profession or other occupation, or the sale of articles .pro- duced on the premises where sold, which is carried on as an accessory use on a residential lot by one or more members of the family re- siding on the premises and conforming to the following additional regulations: (1) There shall be no exterior alterations or accessory buildings which are not customary with residential buildings. (2) The home occupation, including storage of materials or products, shall be carried on wholly within a completely enclosed building. (3) Not more than 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building or an equivalent amount elsewhere shall be so used. (4) Adequate off-street parking shall be ,provided. Section 6.12. (5) The production of offensive noise, odor, smoke, dust, heat, glare, excessive traffic or other objectionable effects shall be prohibited. (6) The conducting of a clinic, convalescent or nursing home, restaurant, tourist home, animal hospital or commercial kennel, dancing or musical instruction in groups, barber shops or beauty parlors, shall not be deemed to be home occupations. 7. By adding a new section 2.182 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.182 INTERESTED PARTY Section 2.182 Interested Party 119 The petitioner for a variance, special permit or appeal and the abutters of the area or premises which is the subject of the petition, as well as the owners of the land directly opposite on any public or private street and owners of land within three hundred feet of the property line all as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list, and the Planning Board, as well as the Planning Boards of every abutting municipality. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.182 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.182 INTERESTED PARTY Section 2.182 Interested Party The petitioner for a variance, special permit or appeal acid the abutters of the area or premises which is the subject of the petition, as well as the owners of the land directly opposite on any public or private street and owners of land within three hundred feet of the property line all as they appear on the most recent applicable tag list, and the Planning Board, as well as the Planning Boards of every abutting municipality. 8. By adding a new section 2.191 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.191 LODGER Section 2.191 Lodger A person who rents space for living or sleeping purposes without separate cooking facilities and who is not within the second degree of kinship to the lessor. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.191 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.191 LODGER Section 2.191 Lodger A person who rents space for living or sleeping purposes without separate cooking facilities and who is not within the second degree of kinship to the lessor. 9. By amending section 2.21 of Article II, which reads, SECTION 2.21 LOT Section 2.21 Lot That area of land described in an application for a permit, used 120 or set aside and available for use for a definite purpose in undivided ownership and not divided by any street. A lot for the purpose of this By-law may or may not coincide with a lot of record. to.read as follows; SECTION 2.21 LOT Section 2.21 Lot That area of land described in an application for a permit, used or set aside and available for use for a definite purpose in undivided ownership and. not divided by any street, nor including any land within the limits of a public or private way upon which the lot abuts, even if the fee to such a way is in the owner of the lot. A lot for the purpose of this By-law may or may not coincide with the lot of record. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.21 of Article Q as follows: SECTION 2.21 LOT Section 2.21 Lot That area of land described in an application for a permit, used or set aside and available for use for a definite purpose in undivided ownership and not divided by any street, nor including any land within the limits of a public or private way upon which,the lot abuts, even if the fee to such a way is in the owner of the lot. A lot for the purpose of this By-law may or may not coincide with the lot of record. 10. By adding a new section 2.211 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.211 .LOT AREA Section 2.211 Lot Area The horizontal area of the lot exclusive of any public or private way open to public uses. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.211 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.211 LOT AREA Section 2.211 Lot Area The horizontal area of the lot exclusive of any public or private way open to public uses. 11. By amending section 2.24 of Article II, which reads; 121 SECTION 2.24 LOT LINE, REAR Section 2.24 Lot Line, Rear Any lot line not a street lot line or side lot line. to read as follows; SECTION 2.24 LOT LINE, REAR Section 2.24 Lot Line, Rear Except for a triangular, through or corner lot, the lot line opposite or farthest from the street which provides required access to the lot. In the case of a triangular lot where two of the three lot lines are street lot lines, the third lot line shall be considered the rear lot line if it is also the rear lot line of an adjoining lot. In-the case of a through lot where the two side lot lines are not street lot lines and the other two lot lines are both street lot lines, no lot line is considered a rear lot line. In the case of a more or less rectangular lot where three of the lot lines are street lot lines, the fourth lot line shall be con- sidered a rear lot line if it is also the rear lot line of an adjoining lot. For a corner lot with two street lot lines and two interior lot lines: (a) If one of the interior lot lines is the side lot line of an adjoining lot and the other is the rear lot line of another adjoining lot, the latter shall be considered the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the location of the required rear yard of the corner lot. (b) if both of the interior lot lines are side lot lines of adjoining lots, or if both are rear lot lines of adjoining lots, the owner of the corner lot shall have the privilege of calling either interior lot line the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the location of the required rear yard of the corner lot. In the case of a lot which is bounded by curved, broken, or irregular lot lines, any line shall be considered a rear lot line if a line drawn from any point on it perpendicular to the front lot line passes through any part of an existing or proposed building on the lot. .NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.24 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.24 LOT LINE, REAR Section 2.24 Lot Line, Rear Except for a triangular, through or corner lot, the lot line opposite or farthest-from the street which provides required access to the lot. In the case of a triangular lot where two of the three lot lines are street lot lines, the third lot line shall be considered the rear lot line if it is also the rear lot line of an adjoining lot. In the case of a through lot where the two side lot lines are not street lot lines and the other two lot lines are both street lot lines, no lot line is considered a rear 122 lot line. In the case of a more or less rectangular lot where three of the lot lines are street lot lines, the fourth lot line shall be con- sidered a rear lot line if it is also the rear lot line of an adjoining lot. For a corner lot with two street lot lines and two interior lot lines: (a) If one of the interior lot lines is the side lot line of an adjoining lot and the other is the rear lot line of another adjoining lot, the latter shall be considered the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the location of the required rear yard of the corner lot.' (b) if both of the interior lot lines are side lot lines of adjoining lots, or if both are rear lot lines of adjoining lots, the owner of the corner lot shall have the privilege of calling either interior lot line the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the location of the required rear yard of the corner lot. In the case of a lot which is bounded by curved, broken, or irregular lot lines, any line shall be considered a rear lot line if a line drawn from any point on it perpendicular to the front lot line passes through any part of an existing or proposed building on the lot. 12. By amending section 2.29 of Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.29 ONE-FAMILY HOUSE Section 2.29 One-Family House A detached dwelling designed for a single family. to read as follows; SECTION 2.380 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE Section 2.380 Single-Family House A detached dwelling designed for a single family. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 2.29, to become Section 2.380 of Article II, to read as follows: SECTION 2.380 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE Section 2.380 Single-Family House A detached dwelling designed for a single family. 13. By adding a new section 2.27 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.27 NON-NUISANCE MANUFACTURING Section 2.27 Non-Nuisance Manufacturing Any manufacture, compounding, assembly, processing, packing, or treatment of materials not prohibited by Section 4.20 (a). 123 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.27 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.27 NON-NUISANCE MANUFACTURING Section 2.27 Non-Nuisance Manufacturing Any manufacture, compounding, assembly, processing, packing, or treatment of materials not prohibited by Section 4.20 (a). 14. By adding a new section 2.311 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.311 PROFESSION Section 2.311 Profession Architecture, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry, or other activity in which specialized services to clients are performed by persons possessing a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning demonstrating successful completion of a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study, and also possessing evidence of professional capability such as membership in a pro- fessional society requiring standards of qualifications for admission. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.311 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.311 PROFESSION Section 2.311 Profession Architecture, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry, or other activity in which specialized services to clients are performed by persons possessing a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning demonstrating successful completion of a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study, and also possessing evidence of professional capability such as. membership in a pro- fessional society requiring standards of qualification for admission. 15. By adding a new section 2.401 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.401 STREET Section 2.401 Street A public or private way, alley, lane, court or sidewalk which is open to the public qr dedicated to public use; and parts of public places which form traveled parts of highways. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.401 of Article II as follows: 124 SECTION 2.401 STREET Section 2.401 Street A public or private way, alley, lane, court or sidewalk which is open to the public or dedicated to public use; and parts of public places which form traveled parts of highways. 16. By adding a new section 2.421 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.421 USE Section 2.421 Use The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed, or intended, or for which either land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.421 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.421 USE Section 2.421 Use The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed, or intended, or for which either land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained. 17. By adding a new section 2.441 to Article II, which reads; SECTION 2.441 YARD, FRONT Section 2.441 Yard, Front An open space extending along the full width of the lot and lying between the front lot line or lines and the nearest point of the building. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 2.441 of Article II as follows: SECTION 2.441 YARD, FRONT Section 2.441 Yard, Front An open space extending along the full width of the,lot and lying between the front lot line or lines and the nearest point of the building. 18. By amending section 4.10 of Article IV, which reads; 125 SECTION 4.10 PERMITTED USES Section 4.10 Permitted Uses (a) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" subject to the applicable definitions in Article II. (b) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a special exception in any district under which it is denoted by the letters "SP" only if the Board of Appeals so determines and issues a special permit therefore as provided in Article IX subject to the applicable definitions in Article II and to such further restrictions as said Board may establish. to read as follows; SECTION 4.10 PERMii-ir,L USES Section'4.10 Permitted Uses (a) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" subject to the applicable definitions in Article H. (b) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a special.exception in any district under which it is denoted by the letters "SP" only if the Board of Appeals so determines and issues a special permit therefore provided in Article IX subject to the applicable definitions in Article II and to such further restrictions as said Board may establish. (c) A use listed in Article V which is denoted by the letter "N" is permitted only if the Board of Appeals so determines and grants a variance as provided in Article IX subject to the applicable definitions in Article II and to such further restrictions as said Board may establish. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 4.10 of Article IV as follows: SECTION 4.10 PERMITTED USES Section 4.10 Permitted Uses (a) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" subject to the applicable definitions in Article H. (b) A use listed in Article V is permitted as a special exception in any district under which it is denoted by the letters "SP" only if the Board of Appeals so determines and issues a special permit therefore provided in Article IX subject to the applicable definitions in Article II and to such further restrictions as said Board may establish. 126 (c) A use listed in Article V which is denoted by the letter "N" is permitted only if the Board of Appeals so determines and grants a variance as provided in Article IX subject to the applicable definitions in Article II and to such further restrictions as said Board may establish. 19. By amending section 4.20 of Article IV, which reads; SECTION 4.12 ACCESSORY USES Section 4.12 Accessory Uses ' (a) Permitted and required accessory uses shall be on the same lot as the principal use to which they are accessory except as provided in Section 6.11 and shall be such as not to alter the character of the premises on which located. (b) No accessory use or uses within a building other than an accessory garage shall occupy more than a combined total of 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building. (c) No accessory building shall occupy part of the required street yard, but such building may occupy not more than 30 per cent of any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area, which- ever is greater. No part of an accessory building shall be located nearer than five feet to any side or rear lot line.nor be more than one story or 12 feet in height. Accessory parking structures may occupy more than 30 per cent of any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area provided that no more than 30 per cent of said yard area is occupied by the parts of said parking structure extending above the finished grade of the lot. (d) No accessory use shall be permitted in any district except insofar as it is accessory to a principal use permitted in the district. (e) Swimming pools having a water depth of two feet or more when full and ready for use shall be considered an accessory building for the purpose of interpreting this Zoning By-Law. Swimming pools shall be screened by an opaque wall, barrier or uniform fence at least six feet high capable of prohibiting unauthorized use. In addition, swimming pools constructed below grade must be equipped with a permanently installed drainage system. Swimming pools and their associated equipment shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 4.20 and 6.40 (c). The above regulations shall not apply to those swimming pools that are considered portable in nature. to ngad as follows; SECTION 4.12 ACCESSORY USES Section 4.12 Accessory Uses 127 (a) Permitted and required accessory uses shall be on the same lot a§the principal use to which they are accessory except as provided in Section 6.11 and shall be such as not to alter the character of the premises on which located. (b) No accessory use" or uses within a building other than an accessory garage shall occupy more than a combined total of 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building. (c) No accessory building shall occupy part of the required street yard but such building may occupy not more than 30 per cent of.any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area, whichever is greater. No part of an accessory building shall be located nearer than five feet to any side or rear lot line nor be more than one story or 12 feet in height. Accessory parking structures may occupy more than 30 per cent of any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area provided that no more than 30 per cent of said yard area is occupied by the parts of said parking structure extending above the finished grade of the lot. (d) No accessory use shall be permitted in any district except insofar as it is accessory to a principal use permitted in the district. (e) Swimming pools having a water depth of two feet or more when full and ready for use shall be considered an accessory building for the purposes of interpreting this Zoning By-Law. Swimming pools shall be screened by an opaque wall, barrier or uniform fence at least six feet high capable of prohibiting unauthorized use. In addition, swimming pools constructed below grade must be equipped with a permanently installed drainage system. Swimming pools and their associated equipment shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 4.20 and 6.40 (c). The above regulations shall not apply to those swimming pools that are considered portable in nature. (f) Uses, whether or not on the same parcel as activities permitted as a matter of right, which activities are necessary in connection with scientific research or scientific development or related pro- duction, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special permit provided the Board of Appeals finds that the proposed accessory use does not substantially derogate from the public good. VOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 4.12 of Article IV as follows: SECTION 4.12 ACCESSORY USES Section 4.12 Accessory Uses (a) Permitted and required accessory uses shall be on the same lot as the principal use to which they are accessory except as provided in Section 6.11 and shall be such as not'to alter the character of the premises on which located. (b) No accessory' use or uses within a building other than an 128 accessory garage shall occupy more than a combined total of 25 per cent of the floor area of the principal building. (c) No accessory building shall occupy part of the required street yard but such building may occupy not more than 30 per cent of any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area, whichever is greater. No part of an accessory building shall be located nearer than five feet to any side or rear lot line nor be more than one story or 12 feet in height. Accessory parking structures may occupy more than 30 per cent of any other minimum required yard area or existing yard area provided that no more than 30 per cent of said yard area is occupied.by the parts of said parking structure extending above the finished grade of the lot. (d) No accessory use shall be permitted in any district except insofar as it is accessory to a principal use permitted in the district. ,(e) Swimming pools having a water depth of two feet or more when full and ready for use shall be considered an accessory building for the purposes of interpreting this Zoning By-Law. Swimming pools shall be screened by an opaque wall, barrier or uniform fence at least six feet high capable of prohibiting unauthorized use. In addition, swimming pools constructed below grade must be equipped with a permanently installed drainage system. Swimming pools and their associated equipment shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 4.20 and 6.40 (c). The above regulations shall not apply to those swimming pools that are considered portable in nature. (f) Uses, whether or not on the same parcel as activities permitted as a matter of right, which activities are necessary in connection with scientific research or scientific development or related pro- duction, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special permit provided the Board of Appeals finds that the proposed accessory use does not substantially derogate from the public good. 20. By amending section 4.31 of Article IV, which reads; SECTION 4.31 CHANGE IN NON-CONFORMING USE Section 4.31 Change in Non-Conforming Use (a) A non-conforming use may be replaced by another non- conforming use, at least as restricted in Article V as the existing use, provided the substituted use is approved by the Board of Appeals as not mare objectionable or detrimental to nearby uses. (b) Where a non-conforming use has been changed to a more restricted use, it shall not again be changed to a less restricted use. (c) A non-conforming use of a building or land which has been abandoned for a period of one year shall not thereafter be returned to such non-conforming use. A non-conforming use shall be con- 129 sidered abandoned when the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or when the premises have been vacant for one year, or when the characteristic equipment and/or furnishings of the non-conforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment, whichever shall first occur. to read as follows; SECTION 4.31 CHANGE IN NON-CONFORMING USE Section 4.31 Change in Non-Conforming Use (a) A non-conforming use may be replaced by another non- conforming use, at least as restricted in Article V as the existing use, subject to the provision of Sections 9.10 - 9.14, and provided that the Board of Appeals approves the substituted use as not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non- conforming use. (b) Where a non-conforming use has been changed to a more restricted use, it shall not again be changed to a less restricted use. (c) A non-conforming use of a'building or land which has been abandoned for a period of one year shall not thereafter be returned to such non-conforming use. A non-conforming use shall be con- sidered abandoned when the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or when the premises have been vacant for one year, or when the characteristic equipment and/or furnishings of the non-conforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment, whichever shall first occur. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend the proposed vote under Section 4.31 (a) to read as follows; SECTION 4.31 (a) A non-conforming use may be replaced by another use, subject to the special permit provision of Sections 9.10-9.14. VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Section 4.31 of Article IV as amended. SECTION 4.31 CHANGE IN NON—CONFORMING USE Section 4.31 Change in Non-Conforming Use (a) A non-conforming use may be replaced by another use, subject to the special permit provision of Sections 9.10 - 9.14. (b) Where a non-conforming use has been changed to a more restricted use, it shall not again be changed to a less restricted use. (c) A non-conforming use of a building or land which has been abandoned for a period of one year shall not thereafter be returned 130 to such non-conforming use. A non-conforming use shall be con- sidered abandoned when the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or when the premises have been vacant for one year, or, when the characteristic equipment and/or furnishings of the non-conforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment, whichever shall first occur. 21. By adding a new section 4.321 to Article IV, which reads; SECTION 4.321 CHANGE OF USE IN A NON-CONFORMING BUILDING Section 4.321 Change of Use in a Non-Conforming Building Any change in use in a building or structure which is non- Conforming because of dimensional and/or parking requirements shall be required to receive a special permit subject to the provisions.of 6.11 and 9.10 through 9.14. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to delete the proposed vote, and leave unchanged, Section 4.321 of Article IV. 22. By amending section 4.33 of Article IV, which reads; SECTION 4.33 RECONSTRUCTION OF A NON-CONFORMING BUILDING AFTER CATASTROPHE Section 4.33 Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Building after Catastrophe If a non-conforming building or use shall have been damaged by fire, explosion, or other catastrophe, such building may be re- built or restored and used again subject to the following provision: (a) no non-conformity shall be increased in area or degree of non-conformity beyond the state existing prior to the catastrophe; (b) such reconstruction or restoration shall be completed within twelve months of such catastrophe unless the Board of Appeals shall extend such period. to read as follows; SECTION 4.33 RECONSTRUCTION OF A NON-CONFORMING BUILDING AFTER CATASTROPHE Section 4.33 Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Building after Catastrophe If a non-conforming building or use shall have been damaged by fire, explosion, or other catastrophe, such building may be re- 131 built or restored and used again subject to the following provision: (a) no non-conformity shall be increased in area or degree of non-conformity beyond the state existing prior to the catastrophe, or a 25% increase thereof as allowed under section 4.32 (c), as determined by the Board of Appeals subject to the provisions of 4.31 (a). (b) such reconstruction or restoration shall be completed within twelve months of such catastrophe unless the Board of Appeals shall extend such-period. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 4.33 of Article IV as follows: SECTION 4.33 RECONSTRUCTION OF A NON-CONFORMING BUILDING AFTER CATASTROPHE Section 4.33 Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Building after Catastrophe If a non-conforming building or use shall have been damaged by fire, explosion, or other catastrophe, such building may be re- built or restored and used again subject to the following provision: (a) no non-conformity shall be increased in area or degree of non-conformity beyond the state existing prior to the catastrophe, or a 25% increase thereof as allowed under section 4.32 (c), as determined by the Board of Appeals subject to the provisions of 4.31 (a). (b) such reconstruction or restoration shall be completed within twelve months of such catastrophe unless the Board of Appeals shall extend such period. 23. By amending section 4.40 of Article IV, which reads; SECTION 4.40 APPLICABILITY OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS Section 4.40 Applicability of Dimensional Regulations (a) The regulations for each district pertaining to the size and dimensions of the lot and of the buildings thereon and to the place- ment of the buildings and of accessory uses on the lot shall be as specified in Article V, subject to further provisions of Sections 4.40, 4.41, 4.42, 4.43, and 4.44. (b) The lot or yard areas required for any building or use shall not include any part of a lot that is required by any other building or use to comply with any requirements of this By-Law. (c) No lot, or buildings or structures thereon, shall be changed in size or shape so as to violate the provisions of this By-law, except 132 that where there are two or more existing detached dwellings on a single lot, the lot may be divided into as many lots as there are dwellings, provided each lot complies with the requirements of Sectiou 4.41. to read as follows; SECTION 4.40 APPLICABILITY OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS Section 4.40 Applicability of Dimensional Regulations (a) The regulations for each district pertaining to the size.and dimensions of the lot and of the buildings thereon and to the place- ment of the buildings and of accessory uses on the lot shall be as specified in Article V, subject to further provisions of Sections 4.40, 4.41, 4.42, 4.43, and 4.44. (b) The lot or yard areas required for any building or use shall not include any part of a lot that is required by any other building or use to comply with any requirements of this By-law. (c) No lot, or buildings or structures thereon, shall be changed in size or shape so as to violate the provisions of this By-law, except that where there are two or more existing detached dwellings on a single lot, the lot may be divided into as many lots as there are dwellings, provided each lot complies with the requirements of Section 4.41. (d) Land or structures used for religious or education purposes, as defined by Chapter 40A, Section 3 of the General Laws, shall be subject to the same regulations concerning the bulk of height of structures, yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and building coverage as those required under Article V of the By-law for the district within which the use is proposed. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: On a standing vote, with 63 in favor and 4 opposed it was voted to delete the proposed vote under Section 4.40 (d). VOTED: (Unanimously) to delete the proposed vote under item 23, dealing with Section 4.40, of Article IV. 24. By amending section 5.0 of Article V, which reads; SECTION 5.0 INTERPRETATION Section 5.0 Interpretation (a) Use and dimensional regulations listed in the District Tables are in addition subject to the other provisions in this By-law par- ticularly Articles IV, VI, and VII. (b) A use listed in Section'5.1 and Section 5.2 is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" (yes). If designated in the Table by the letters "SP" (special permit), 133 the use may be permitted as a special exception only if the Board of Appeals so determines and grants a special permit therefore as provided in Section 9.10 subject to such restrictions as said Board may establish. If designated in the Table by the letter "N" (no), the use is not permitted in the district. (c) No building or structure shall be built not shall any existing building or structure be enlarged which does not conform to the regulations as to maximum ration of floor area and lot areas, mini- mum lot sizes, minimum lot area for each dwelling unit or equivalent, minimum lot width, minimum dimensions of front, side and rear yards, and maximum height of structures in the districts set fdrth in Section 5.3 of this Article, except as hereinafter provided. (d) The lot or yard areas required for any new building or use may not include any part of a lot that is required by any other building or use to comply with any requirements of this ordinance, nor may these areas include any property of which the ownership has been transferred subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance if such property was a part of the area required for compliance with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot from which said transfer was made. (e) In the case of multiple buildings on a lot in single ownership the distance between such buildings measuied from the midpoint on any facing walls shall be not less than the sum of the distances resulting from the height of each facing wall plus twice the horizontal length of the shorter facing wall divided by six. (f) In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.03, any use listed in Sections 5.1 or 5.2 which is denoted by the letter "Y" shall be denoted by the letter "SP" if it is either a non-residential use with more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area or it requires 50 or more parking spaces or it is an apartment house or condo- minimum requiring 50 or more parking spaces. to read as follows; SECTION 5.0 INTERPRETATION Section 5.0 Interpretation (a) Use and dimensional regulations listed in the District Tables are in addition subject to the other provisions in this By-law, par- ticularly Articles IV, VI, and VII. (b) A use listed in Section 5.1 and Section 5.2 is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" (yes). If designated in the Table by the letters "SP" (special permit), the use may be permitted as a special exception only if the Board of Appeals so determines and grants a special permit therefore as provided in Section 9.10 subject to such restrictions as said Board 134 may establish. If designated in the Table by the letter "N" (no), the use is not permitted in the district. .(c) No building or structure shall be built nor shall any existing building or structure be enlarged which does not conform to the regulations as to maximum ratio of floor area and lot areas, minimum lot sizes, minimum lot area for each dwelling unit or equivalent, minimum lot width, minimum dimensions of front, side and rear yards, and maximum height of structures in the districts set forth in Section 5.3 of this Article, except as hereinafter provided. (d) The lot or yard areas required for any new building or use may not include any part of a lot that is required by any other building or use to comply with any requirements of this ordinance, nor may these areas include any property of which the ownership has been transferred subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance if such property was a part of the area required for compliance with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot from which said transfer was made. (e) In the case of multiple buildings on a lot in single ownership the distance between such buildings measured from the midpoint on any facing walls shall be not less than the sum of the distances resulting from the height of each facing wall plus twice the horizontal length of the shorter facing wall divided by six. (f) In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.03,* any use listed in Section 5.1 or 5.2 which is denoted by the letter "Y" shall be denoted by the letter "SP" if it is either a non-residential use in a non- residential district with more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or requires 50 or more parking spaces, or requires 6 or more parking spaces and is on a lot any part of which fronts or is within 10 feet of Arsenal Street, Mount Auburn Street, Main Street, Galen Street, Pleasant Street, Belmont Street from Mount Auburn Street to Common Street, or North Beacon Street from Watertown Square to Charles River Road. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 5.0 of Article V as follows: SECTION 5.0 INTERPRETATION Section 5.0 Interpretation (a) Use and dimensional regulations listed in the District Tables are in addition subject to the other provisions in this By-law, par- ticularly Articles IV, VI, and VIE . (b) A use listed in Section 5.1 and Section 5.2 is permitted as a right in any district under which it is denoted by the letter "Y" (yes). If designated in the Table by the letters "SP" (special permit), the use may be permitted as a special exception only if the Board of Appeals so determines and grants a special permit therefore 135 as provided in Section 9.10 subject to such restrictions as said Board may establish. If designated in the Table by the letter "N" (no), the use is not permitted in the district. (c) No building or structure shall be built nor shall any existing building or structure be enlarged which does not conform to the regulations as to maximum ratio of floor area and lot areas, minimum lot sizes, minimum lot area for each dwelling unit or equivalent, minimum lot width, minimum dimensions of front, side and rear yards, and maximum height of structures in the districts set forth in Section 5.3 of this Article, except as hereinafter provided. (d) The lot or yard areas required for any new building or use may not include any part of a lot that is required by any other building or use to comply with any requirements of this ordinance, nor may these areas include any property of which the ownership has been transferred subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance if such property was a part of the area required for compliance with the dimensional requirements applicable to the lot from which said transfer was made. (e) In the case of multiple buildings on a lot in suigle ownership the distance between such buildings measured from the midpoint on any facing walls shall be not less than the sum of the distances resulting from the height of each facing wall plus twice the horizontal length of the shorter facing wall divided by six. 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By amending Notes to the Table of Dimensional Regulations, section 5.3 (i), by adding the comma noted by underlining; (i) In all districts the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on any, parcel shall be determined by applying the ratio of minimum lot area per dwelling unit except as provided below. In addition the ratio of gross floor area to lot area shall not exceed the maximum per- mitted for the district. However, in the R1.2 district the gross floor area may be increased to a maximum of 2.0 and in the R2.3 district the gross floor area may be increased to maximum of $,Lby one square foot of the floor area for every one square foot of open landscaped area supplied on the same lot as the principal use in addition to the,required minimum yard and usable open space requirements provided on the ground. In these cases the maximum number of required dwelling units may be increased by one for each additional 1,000 square feet of usable open space above the minimum provided on the ground. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously)to amend Section 5.3 (i)as follows: (i) In all districts the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on any parcel shall be determined by applying the ratio of minimum lot area per dwelling unit except as provided below. In addition the ratio of gross floor area to lot area shall not exceed the maximum per- mitted for the district. However, in the R1.2 district the gross floor area may be increased to a maximum of 2.0 and in the R2.3 district the gross floor area may be increased to maximum_of 3.0, by one square foot of the floor area for every one square foot of open landscaped area supplied on the same lot as the principal use in addition to the required minimum yard and usable open space requirements provided on the ground. In these cases the maximum number of required dwelling units may be increased by one for-each additional 1,000 square feet of usable open space above the minimum provided on the ground. 32. By amending section 6.10 (a) of Article VI, which reads; SECTION 6.10 LOCATION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES Section 6.10 Location and Design of Off-Street Parking Spaces (a) Required off-street parking areas shall be provided on the same lot they serve, except that the Board of Appeals may permit off-street parking areas to be provided on another lot, in the same ownership as the principal use, but in no event shall the access to such areas be more than 200 feet distant from the street line of the lot they are designed to serve, nor shall any such parking lot be otherwise used or diminished in size unless the Board of Appeals finds the lot is no longer required by the principal use it serves. to read as follows; SECTION 6.10 LOCATION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES 163 Section 6.10 Location and Design of Off-Street Parking Spaces (a) Required off-street parking areas shall be provided on the same lot they serve, except that the Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for off-street parking areas to be provided on another lot, in the same ownership as the principal use; and any such parking lot shall not be otherwise used or diminished in size unless the Board of Appeals finds the lot is no longer required by the principal use it serves. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: Motion to Postpone Indefinitely, defeated VOTED: (Unanimously)to amend Section 6.10 as follows: SECTION 6.10 LOCATION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES Section 6.10 Location and Design of Off-Street Parking Spaces (a) Required off-street parking areas shall be provided on the same lot they serve, except that the Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for off-street parking areas to be provided on another lot, inthe same ownership as the principal use; and any such parking lot shall not be otherwise used or diminished in size unless the Board of Appeals finds the lot is po longer required by the principal use it serves. 33. By amending section 7.2 B. of Article VII,which reads; B. Placement. (1) No sign, other than traffic control and route signs authorized by public agencies, shall be placed within a public right-of-way, except permitted wall signs ad'acent.to a sidewalk. (2) No sign shall be so designed to colored or so placed as to endanger, obscure, confuse, blind by glare, or otherwise create a hazardous condition to motor vehicle traffic. (3) No wall sign attached to a building shall project more than 6 inches from the wall or above its roof or parapet line, except in a Local or Central Business or Industrial District, where it may project no more than 2 feet from said lines or wall, but no more than 6 inches into any public right-of-way. to read as follows; B. Placement. (1) No sign, other than traffic control and route signs authorized by public agencies, shall be placed within a public right-of-way, except permitted wall signs adjacent to a sidewalk. (2) No sign shall be so designed or colored or so placed as to endanger, obscure, confuse, blind by glare, or otherwise create a hazardous condition to motor vehicle traffic. (3) No sign attached to a building shall project more than 6 inches from the wall or above its roof or parapet line; except in a Local or Central Business or Industrial District where it may project no more than 2 feet from said lines or wall, but no more than 6 inches into any public right-of-way. (4) No free standing pole or pylon, or part thereof, shall be more than 20 feet above ground level. 164 (5) A free standing sign may be permitted in the I zone for the purposes of a business directory provided that no more than 2 square feet shall be permitted thereon for each business. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 7.2B of Article VU to read as follows: B. Placement. (1) No sign, other than traffic control and route signs authorized by public agencies, shall be placed within a public right-of-way, except permitted wall signs adjacent to a sidewalk. (2) No sign shall be so designed or colored or so placed as to endanger, obscure, confuse, blind by glare, or otherwise create a hazardous condition to motor vehicle traffic. (3) No sign attached to a building shall project more than 6 inches from the wall or above its roof or parapet line, except in a Local or Central Business or Industrial District where it may project no more than 2 feet from said lines or wall, but no more than 6 inches into any public right-of-wax. (4) No free standing pole or pylon, or part thereof, shall be more than 20 feet above ground level. (5) A free 'standing sign may be permitted in the I zone for the purposes of a business directory provided that no more than 2 square feet shall be permitted thereon for each business. 34. By amending section 7.3 of Article VII, which reads; SECTION 7.3 PERMrrir,L SIGNS BY DISTRICT Section 7.3 Permitted Signs by District One sign, unless otherwise specified, may be placed either on each wall facing a street, or in each yard facing a street provided it is set back to at least half the width of the required building setback. A. Temporary accessory or non-accessory signs: one of either type up to 6 sq. ft., in all districts. B. Identifying signs for permitted residential uses: one up to 1 square foot in all districts. Such sign may include identification of an accessory professional office and may also identify other permitted accessory uses including a customary home occupation. C. Identifying signs for other permitted non-residential buildings or uses in residential districts: one, up to 10 square feet in area. For churches and institutions two identification signs are permitted on each building, one of which may not exceed 20 square feet in area and one which may not exceed 10 square feet in area. D. Identifying signs for use in LB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon, up to 12 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied, provided that in no instance may the gross area of all signs including accessory signs on one building exceed 100 square feet. E. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in LB districts: one for each use provided that in no instance may the total 165 area of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. F. Identifying signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied provided that in no instance may the gross area of all signs on one building exceed 200 square feet. G. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use provided that in n0 instance may the total area of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. H. Identifying signs for uses in Industrial Districts: and for each use, in free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face. I. Directional signs: minimum reasonably necessary to give clear directions to a parking lot or building entrance on the premises, not over 3 feet in any dimension, or more than 6 sq. ft. in area and not standing over 3 feet high unless placed on a permitted pole or on a wall. Such signs may be placed not closer than 10 feet to any lot line. to read as follows; SECTION 7.3 PERMi jL jL mi SIGNS BY DISTRICT Section 7.3 Permitted Signs by District. One sign, unless otherwise specified, may be placed either on each wall facing a street, or in each yard facing a street provided it is set back to at least half the width of the required building setback. A. Temporary accessory or non-accessory signs: one of either type, up to 6 sq. ft., in all districts. B. Identifying signs for permitted residential uses: one up to 1 square foot in all districts. Such sign may include identification of an accessory professional office and may also identify other permitted accessory uses including a customary home occupation. C. Identifying signs for other permitted non-residential buildings or uses in residential districts: one, up to 10 square feet in area. For churches and institutions two identification signs are permitted on each building, one of which may not exceed 20 square feet in area and one which may not exceed 10 square feet in area. D. Identifying signs for use in LB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon, up to 12 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied, provided that in no instance may the gross area of all signs including accessory signs on one building exceed 100 square feet. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed E. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in LB districts: one for each use provided that in no instance may the total atea of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. In the case of gasoline stations, retions governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. 166 F. Identifying signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied provided that in no instance may the gross area of all sighs on one building exceed 200 square feet. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. G. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use provided that in no instance may the total area of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed H. Identifying signs for uses in Industrial Districts: one for each use, in free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. I. Directional signs: the minimum reasonably necessary to give clear directions to a parking lot or building entrance on the premises, not over 3 feet in any dimension, or more than 6 sq. ft. in area and not standing over 3 feet high unless placed on a permitted pole or on a wall. Such signs may be placed not closer than 10 feet to any lot line. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 7.3 of Article VH as follows: SECTION 7.3 PERMITTED SIGNS BY DISTRICT Section 7.3 Permitted Signs by District. One sign, unless otherwise specified, may be placed either on each wall facing a street, or in each yard facing a street provided it is set back to at least half the width of the required building setback. A. Temporary accessory or non-accessory signs: one of either type, up to 6 sq. ft., in all districts. B. Identifying signs for permitted residential uses: one up to 1 square foot in all districts. Such sign may include identification of an accessory professional office and may also identify other permitted accessory uses including a customary home occupation. C. Identifying signs for other permitted non-residential buildings or uses in residential districts: one, up to 10 square feet in area. For churches and institutions two identification signs are permitted on each building, one of which may not exceed 20 square feet in area and one which may not exceed 10 square feet in area. D. Identifying signs for use in LB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon, up to 12 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied, provided that in no instance may the gross area of all signs including accessory signs on one building exceed 100 square feet. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. 167 E. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in LB districts: one for each use provided that in no instance may the total area of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. F. Identifying signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use, if free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face to which applied provided that in no instance may the gross area-of all signs on one building exceed 200 square feet. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. G. Accessory wall, marquee, pole or pylon signs for uses in CB districts: one for each use provided that in no instance may the total area of an accessory sign exceed 30 per cent of the total area of the identifying sign for each occupant. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed H. Identifying signs for uses in Industrial Districts: one for each use, in free-standing pole or pylon up to 24 sq. ft., if a wall or marquee sign, up to 5 per cent of the area of the first two stories of the wall or building face. In the case of gasoline stations, regulations governing identifying signs and accessory signs may be reversed. I. Directional signs:-the minimum reasonably necessary to give clear directions to a parking lot or building entrance on the premises, not over 3 feet in any dimension, or more than 6 sq. ft. in area and not standing over 3 feet high unless placed on a permitted pole or on a wall. Such signs may be placed not closer than 10 feet to any lot line. 35. By amending section 9.03 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.03 REVIEW OF APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM, CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND ROW- HOUSE SITE PLANS Section 9.03 Review of Apartment, Condominiums, and Row- House Site Plans All applications for a building permit to construct apartments or row-houses resulting in a total of more than four dwelling units on one site or any applications for a special permit required by the provisions of Section 5.0 (f) shall be reviewed in the fallowing manner before either a building permit or a special permit is granted. (a) A site plan for the proposed development shall be submitted to the Planning Board, the Inspector of Buildings and, if -appropriate, the Board of Appeals. Said site plan shall show among other things, all existing and proposed buildings, structures, parking spaces, driveway openings, service areas, usable open space, and other open uses, all facilities for sewage, refuse, and other'waste disposal, and for surface water drainage, and all landscape features (such as fences, walls, planting areas and walks) on the lot and other information as required in 9.01 (b). 168 (b) In the case of a single such building conforming to the require- ments of this By-law, the Planning Board may hold a public hearing, of which it shall give public notice at the expense of the applicant as provided in Section 9.10 (c), to examine the standards listed in Sub- section (e) below. The building permit shall not be signed until the Planning Board has either signed the plan, or has allowed 90 days to expire after the filing of the application, whichever is earlier. (c) In the case of two or more such buildings on a site in one ownership where assumed lot lines for each building are indicated on the site plan submitted with the application showing that all required dimensional and parking regulations would be met if each building were in separate ownership, the same procedure shall be followed as in Subsection (b) above. (d) In the case of two or more such buildings on one site designed and intended to remain under the same ownership and management, the Board of Appeals, may, after examination of the standards listed in Subsection (e) below, grant a special permit as provided in Section 9.1 approving a site design which does not meet the requirements of Subsection (c) above where it is demonstrated that the design will result in standards of light, air, safety or circulation and amenity, both on the site and in the neighborhood, which are no lower than would result from the application of required dimensional and parking standards to each building separately. (e) In reviewing a site plan for apartments, condominiums, rowhouses or any use provided for in Section 5.0 (f), the Board of Appeals in the Case of a request for a Special Permit and this Planning Board in the case of a request for a Special Permit or a Building Permit, shall prepare a written report on the proposal considering among other things the six items listed below. In the case of a request for a Building Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be filed with the Building Permit in the office of the Building Inspector. In the case of a Special Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.10. Revisions to any*plans must be approved in the same manner as the original per• (1) Convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian move- ment within the site and in relation to adjacent streets, properties or improvements; (2) Adequacy of the proposed methods of disposal for sewage, refuse and other wastes and drainage in relation to the adjoining pro- perties; (3) Protection of existing buildings and properties nearby from detrimental effects, due to the bulk and placement of the proposed buildings; (4) Adequacy of on-site provisions for fire and police protection; (5) Safety and adequacy of on-site provisions for tenant's recrea- tion through the proper placement of required usable open space; (6) Provision of adequate space for off-street loading and delivery. to read as follows; SECTION 9.03 REVIEW OF APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM, CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVLEOPMENTS, AND ROW- HOUSE SITE PLANS 169 Section 9.03 Review of Apartment, Condominiums, and Row- House Site Plans All applications for a building permit to construct apartments, condominiums or row-houses resulting in a total of more than four dwelling units on one site or any applications for a special permit required by the provisions of Section 5.0 (f) shall be reviewed in the following manner before either a building permit or a special permit is granted. (a) Five copies of the site plan for the proposed development shall be submitted to the Planning Board. One copy shall be submitted to the Inspector of Buildings and, if appropriate, to the Board of Appeals. Unless waived by the Planning Board because of develop- ment scale, said site plan shall be at a scale of 1" = 40' or 1" = 20". Said site plan shall show, among other things, all existing and proposed buildings, structures, existing and proposed grades, parking spaces, driveway openings, service areas, useable open space and other open uses, all facilities for sewage, refuse, and other waste disposal, and for surface water drainage, and all other landscape features (such as fences, walls, planting areas, type, size and location of planting materials, methods to be employed for screening, and walks) on the lot and other information as required in 9.01 (b). . (b) In the case of a single such building conforming to the re- quirements of this By-law, the Planning Board may hold a public hearing, of which it shall give public notice at the expense of the applicant as provided in Section 9.10 (c), to examine the standards listed in Subsection (e) below. The building permit shall not be signed until the Planning Board has either signed the plan, or has allowed 90 days to expire after the filing of the application, which- ever is earlier. (c)In the case of two or more such buildings on a site in one owner- ship where assumed lot lines for each building are indicated on the site plan submitted with the application showing ,that all required dimensional and parking regulations would be met if each building were in separate ownership, the same procedure shall be followed as in Subsection (b) above. (d) In the case of two or more such buildings on one site designed and intended to remain under the same ownership and management, the Board of Appeals may, after examination of the standards listed in Subsection (e) below, grant a special permit as provided in Section 9.1 approving a site design which does not meet the requirements of Subsection (c) above where it is demonstrated that the design will result in standards of light, air, safety or circulation and amenity, both on the site and in the neighborhood, which are no lower than would result from the application of required dimensional and parking standards to each building separately. (e) In reviewing a site plan for apartments, condominiums, row- houses or any used provided for in Section 5.0 (f),'the Board of Appeals in the case of a request for a Special Permit and* this Planning Board in the case of a request for a Special Permit or a Building Permit, shall prepare a written report on the proposal considering among other things the 10 items listed below. In the case of a request for a Building Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be filed with the Building Permit in the office of the Building 170 Inspector. In the case of a Special Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.10. Revisions to any plans must be approved in the same manner as the original plan. (1) Preservation of Landscape. The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by m1i imizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas. (2) Relation of Buildings to Environment. Proposed development shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to the use, scale, and architecture of existing buildings in the vicinity that have functional or visual relationship to the proposed buildings. The Planning Board may require a modification in massing so as to reduce the effect of shadows on abutting property in a 5-10, S-6, SC or T district or on public open space. (3) Open Space. All open space (landscaped and usable) shall be so designed as to add to the visual amenities of the vicinity by maxi- mizing its visibility for persons passing the site or over-looking it from nearby properties. The location and configuration of usable open space shall be so designed as to encourage social interaction, maximise its utility, and facilitate maintenance. (4) Circulation.• With respect to vehicular and pedestrian circula- tion, including entrances, ramps, walkways, drives, and parking, special attention shall be given to location and number of access points to the public streets (especially in relation to existing traffic controls and mass transit facilities), width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, access to community facilities, and arrange- ment of parking areas that are safe and convenient and, insofar as practicable, do not detract from the use and enjoyment of proposed buildings and structures and the neighboring properties. (5) Surface Water Drainage. Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Storm water shall be removed from all roofs, canopies and paved areas and carried away in an underground drainage system. Surface water in all paved areas shall be col- lected at intervals so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and will -not create puddles in the paved areas. (6) Utility Service. Electric, telephone, cable TV and other such lines and equipment shall be underground. The proposed method of sanitary sewage disposal and solid waste disposal from all buildings shall be indicated. (7) Advertising Features. The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting and materials of all permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features shall not detract from the use and enjoyment of proposed buildings and structures and the surrounding properties. (8) Special Peatures. Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures, and similar accessory areas and structures shall be subject to such setbacks, screen plantings or other screening methods as shall reasonably be required to prevent their being incongruous with the existing or contemplated environment and the surrounding properties. 171 (9) Safety. With respect to personal safety, all open and enclosed spaces shall be designed to facilitate building evacuation and maximize accessibility by fire, police: and other emergency per- sonnel and equipment. Insofar as practicable, all exterior spaces and interior'public and semi-public spaces shall be so designed as to minimize the fear and probability of personal harm or injury by increasing the potential surveillance by neighboring residents and passersby of any accident or attempted criminal act. (10) Microclimate. With respect to the localized climatic charac- teristics of a given area, any development which proposes new structures, new hard-surface ground coverage, or the installation of machinery which emits heat, vapor, or fumes, shall endeavor to minimize, insofar as practicable, any adverse impact on light, air, and water resources, or on noise and temperature levels of the immediate environment. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend the proposed vote under Section 9.03 by adding the phrase "regarding proposed new construction rather than conversion of existing buildings" after the words "section 5.0 (f)" in the first sentence. VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.03 under Article IX to read as follows: SECTION 9.03 REVIEW OF APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM, CERTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND ROW- HOUSE SITE PLANS Section 9.03 Review of Apartment, Condominiums, and Row- House Site Plans All applications for a building permit to construct apartments, condominiflms or row-houses resulting in a total of more than four dwelling units on one site or any applications for a special permit required by the provisions of Section 5.0 (f) regarding proposed new construction rather than conversion of existing buildings shall be reviewed in the following manner before either a building permit or a special permit is granted. (a) Five copies of the site plan for the proposed development shall be submitted to the Planning Board. One copy shall be submitted to the Inspector of Buildings and, if appropriate, to the Board of Appeals. Unless waived by the Planning Board because of develop- ment scale, said site plan shall be at a scale of 1" = 40' or 1" = 20". Said site plan shall show, among other things, all existing and proposed buildings, structures, existing and proposed grades, parking spaces, driveway openings, service areas, useable open space and other open uses, all facilities for sewage, refuse, and other waste disposal, and for surface water drainage, and all other landscape features (such as fences, walls, planting areas, type, size and location of planting materials, methods to be employed for screening, and walks) on the lot and other information as required in9.01 (b). 172 (b) In the case of a single such building conforming to the re- quirements of this By-law, the Planning Board may hold a public hearing, of which it shall give public notice at the expense of the applicant as provided in Section 9.10 (c), to examine the standards listed. in Subsection (e) below. The building permit shall not be signed until the Planning Board has either signed the plan, or has allowed 90 days to expire after the filing of the application, which- ever is earlier. (c) In the case of two or more such buildings on a site in one owner- ship where assumed lot lines for each building are indicated on the site plan submitted with the application showing that all required dimensional and parking regulations would be met if each building were in separate ownership, the same procedure shall be followed as in Subsection (b) above. (d) In the case of two or more such buildings on one site designed and intended to remain under the same ownership and management, the Board of Appeals may, after examination of the standards listed in Subsection W below, grant a special permit as provided in Section 9.1 approving a site design which does not meet the requirements of Subsection (c) above where it is demonstrated that the design will result in standards of light, air, safety or circulation and amenity, both on the site and in the neighborhood, which are no lower than would result from the application of required dimensional and parking standards to each building separately. (e) In reviewing a site plan for apartments, condominiums, row- houses or any used provided for in Section 5.0 (f), the Board of Appeals in the case of a request for a Special Permit and this Planning Board in the case of a request for a Special Permit or a Building Permit, shall prepare a written report on the proposal considering among other things the 10 items listed below. In the case of a request for a Building Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be filed with the Building Permit in the office of the Building Inspector. In the case of a Special Permit the report of the Planning Board shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.10. Revisions to any plans must be approved in the same manner as the original plan. (1) Preservation of Landscape. The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas. (2) Relation of Buildings to Environment. Proposed development shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to the use, scale, and architecture of existing buildings in the vicinity that have functional or visual relationship to the proposed buildings. The Planning Board may require a modification in massing so as to reduce the effect of shadows on abutting property in a S-10, S-6, SC or T district or on public open space. (3) Open Space. All open space (landscaped and usable) shall be so designed as to add to the visual amenities of the vicinity by maxi- mizing its visibility for persons passing the site or over-looking it from nearby properties. The location and configuration of usable open space shall be so designed as to encourage social interaction, maximize its utility, and facilitate maintenance. 173 (4) Circulation. With respect to vehicular and pedestrian circula- tion, including entrances, ramps, walkways, drives, and parking, special attention shall be given to location and number of access points to the public streets (especially in relation to existing traffic Controls and mass transit facilities), width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, access to community facilities, and arrange- ment of parking areas that are safe and convenient and, insofar as practicable, do not detract from the use and enjoyment of proposed buildings and structures and the neighboring properties. (5) Surface Water Drainage. Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Storm water shall be removed from all roofs, canopies and paved areas and carried away in an underground drainage system. Surface water in all paved areas shall be col- lected at intervals so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and will not create puddles in the paved areas. (6) Utility Service. Electric, telephone, cable TV and other such lines and equipment shall be underground. The proposed method of sanitary sewage disposal and solid waste disposal from all buildings shall be indicated. (7) Advertising Features. The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting and materials of all permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features shall not detract from the use and enjoyment•of proposed buildings and structures and the surrounding properties. (8) Special Features. Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures, and similar accessory areas and structures shall be subject to such setbacks, screen plantings or other screening methods as shall reasonably be required to prevent their being incongruous with the existing or contemplated environment and the surrounding properties. (9) Safety. With respect to personal safety, all open and enclosed spaces shall be designed to facilitate building evacuation and maximize accessibility by fire, police, and other emergency per- sonnel and equipment. Insofar as practicable, all exterior spaces and interior public and semi-public spaces shall be so designed as to minimize the fear and probability of personal harm or injury by increasing the potential surveillance by neighboring residents and passersby of any accident or attempted criminal act. (10) Microclimate. With respect to the localized climatic charac- teristics of a given area, any development which proposes new structures, new hard-surface ground coverage, or the installation of machinery which emits heat, vapor, or fumes, shall endeavor to minimize, insofar as practicable, any adverse impact on light, air, and water resources, or on noise and temperature levels of the immediate environment. 36. By amending section 9.04 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.04 RIGHT OF APPEAL Section 9.04 Right-of Appeal 174 (a) Any person aggireved by the order of decision of the Inspector of Buildings may appeal to the Board of Appeals under the provisions of Chapter 40A, Sections 13 and 16 and amendments thereto of the General Laws. (b) Any person aggireved by a decision of the Board of Appeals or of any municipal officer or board, may appeal to the Superior Court within 20 days after the decision has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk under the provisions of Chapter 40-A, Section 21 of the General Laws. to read as follows; SECTION 9.04 RIGHT OF APPEAL Section 9.04 Right of Appeal (a) Any person aggrieved by the order of decision of the Inspector of Buildings may appeal to the Board of Appeals under the provisions of Chapter 40A, Sections 8, 13, 15, 16 and 17 and amendments thereto of the General Laws. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Appeals or of any municipal officer or board, may appeal to the Superior Court within 20,days after the decision has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk under the provisions of Chapter 40A, Section 17 of the General Laws. (c) Any petition for a variance or application for a special permit which has been transmitted to the Board of Appeals may be with- drawn, withour prejudice by the petitioner prior to the publication of the notice of a public hearing thereon, but thereafter can be with- drawn without prejudice only with the approval of the Board of Appeals. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously)to amend Section 9.04 of Article IX as follows: SECTION 9.04 RIGHT OF APPEAL Section 9.04 Right of Appeal (a) Any person aggrieved by the order of decision of the Inspector, of Buildings may appeal to the Board of Appeals under the provisions of Chapter 40A, Sections 8, 13, 15, 16 and 17 and amendments thereto of the General Laws. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Appeals or of any municipal officer or board, may appeal to the Superior Court within 20 days after the decision has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk under the provisions of Chapter 40A, Section 17 of the General Laws. (c) Any petition for a variance or application for a special permit which has been transmitted to the Board of Appeals may be with- drawn, withour prejudice by the petitioner prior to the publication of the notice of a public hearing thereon, but thereafter can be with- drawn without prejudice only with the approval of the Board of Appeals. 175 37. By amending section 9.05 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.05 VIOLATIONS Section 9.05 Violations 4a) If the Inspector of Buildings shall be informed, or have reason to believe, that any provision of this By-law has been, is being, or may be violated, he or his agent shall investigate the facts and inspect the property in question. (b) If he shall find such violation he shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner or to his duly authorized agent and to the occupant of the premises, and order that any use of any building or premises contrary to the provision of this By-Law shall immediately cease. (c) Penalty for non-compliance with any lawful order of the In- spector of Buildings pertaining to the Watertown Zoning By-laws shall be punished by a fine of no less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). to read as follows; SECTION 9.05 VIOLATIONS Section 9.05 Violations (a) If the Inspector of Buildings shall be informed, or have reason to believe, that any provision of this By-law has been, is being, or may be violated, he or his agent shall investigate the facts and insppect the property in question. (b) If he shall find such violation he shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner or to his duly authorized agent and to the occu- pant of the premises, and order that any use of any building or premises contrary to the provision of this By-law shall immediately cease. (c) If the Inspector of Buildings is requested in writing to enforce the Zoning By-law against any person allegedly in violation of the same and the Inspector of Buildings declined to act, he shall notify, in writing, the party requesting such enforcement of any action or refusal to act, and the reasons therefore, within fourteen days of receipt of such request. (d) Penalty for non-compliance with any lawful order of the In- spector of Buildings pertaining to the Watertown Zoning By-laws shall be punished by a fine of no less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per violation; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit such laws from providing that each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.05 of Article IX as follows: SECTION 9.05 VIOLATIONS Section 9.05 Violations (a) If the Inspector of Buildings shall be informed, or have reason 176 to believe, that any provision of this By-law has been, is being, or may be violated, he or his agent shall investigate the facts and inspect the property in question. (b) If he shall find such violation he shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner or to his duly authorized agent and to the occu- pant of the premises, and order that any use of any building or premises contrary to the provision of this By-law shall immediately cease. (c) If the Inspector of Buildings is requested in writing to enforce the Zoning By-law against any person allegedly in violation of the same and the Inspector of Buildings declined to act, he shall notify, in writing, the party requesting such enforcement of any action or refusal to act, and the reasons therefore, within fourteen days of receipt of such request. (d) Penalty for non-compliance with any lawful order of the In- spector of Buildings pertaining to the Watertown Zoning By-laws shall be punished by a fine of no less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per violation; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit such laws from providing that each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 38. By amending section 9.10 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.10 SPECIAL PERMIT Section 9.10 Special Permit (a) A special permit shall be required for all uses and for all ex- ceptions to dimensional regulations which are designated in this By-law as requiring a special permit before the Inspector of Build- ings may issue a building or occupancy permit. (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 documentation 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 pro- vided in Section 9.10 (c) transmit to the Board of Appeals a report based, anion& 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 submit- ted by the Planning Board; 2. Said report has been received within 30 days of the date of the public hearing; 177 3. Thirty days have expired since the public hearing without receipt of said report. (c) The Board of Appeals shall, at the expense of the applicant, givq public notice of the appeal in the manner provided in Chapter 40A, Section 17 of the General Laws, which requires,among other things publication of a notice of a hearing not less than 14 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Watertown and by mail to the applicant and to the owners of all properties deemed by the Board to be affected by such a permit. (d) The decision of the Board of Appeals must be made within 60 days after the date of the filing of an appeal, application or-petition. The Board shall cause to be made a detailed record of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and setting forth clearly the reason or reasons for its decisions, and of its other official actions, copies of all which shall be filed within fourteen days in the office of the City or Town Clerk and in the office of the Planning Board and shall be mailed forthwith to parties in interest, as designated in Section Seventeen of Chapter 40A, and to each person present at the hearing who requests that notice be sent to him and states the address to which notice is to be sent. (e) No appeal for a variance and no application for a special per- mit which has been unfavorably acted on by the Board of Appeals shall be reconsidered on its merits within two years of the date of such action except with the consent of all of the members of the Planning Board. (f) 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, how- ever, that such adjournment shall not extend the sixty day period within which final action shall be taken by the Board, unless said period is extended to a day certain by mutual consent. to read as follows; SECTION 9.10 SPECIAL PERMIT Section 9.10 Special Permit (a) A special permit shall be required for all uses and for all ex- ceptions to dimensional regulations which are designated in this By-law as requiring a special permit before the Inspector of Build- ings may issue a building or occupancy permit. (b) Each application for a special permit shall be on forms supplied .by the Inspector of Buildings and shall be filed in triplicate with the Town Clerk who shall transmit copies thereof to the Inspector of Buildings, the Watertown Planning Board and the Board of Appeals within three days of receipt of them (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded). The Planning Board may at any time up to 35 days after the date of the public hearing held as provided in Section 9.10 178 (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 a plans as will aid the Board of Appeals in udgingg the application and in determining special conditions and sat�eguards. 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 sub- mitted by the Planning Board; 2. Said report has been received within 35 days of the date of the public hearing; 3. Thirty five days have expired since the public hearing without receipt of said report. (c)the Board of Appeals shall, at the expense of the applicant, give public notice of the appeal in the manner provided in Chapter 40A, Section 9 and Section 1.1 of the General Laws, which requires among other things publication of a notice of a hearing not less than 14 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Watertown, and by posting such notices in a conspicuous place in the town for a period of not less than fourteen days before the day of such hearing, and by mail to all interested parties, according to Ch. 40A, Section 9. Public hearings shall be held within sixty-five (65) days after the filing of an application. (d) The decision of the Board of Appeals must be made within 90 days following a public hearing. Failure to take final action upon an application for a special permit within said 90 days shall be deemed to be a grant of the permit applied for. The Board shall cause to be made a detailed record of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and setting forth clearly the reason or reasons for its decisions, and of its other official actions, copies of all which shall be filed within fourteen days in the office of the City or Town Clerk and in the office of the Planning Board and shall be mailed forthwith to parties in interest, as designated in Section Eleven of Chapter 40A, and to each person present at the hearing who requests that notice be sent to him and states the address to which notice is to be sent. No variance or special permit, or any extension, modification or renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the Town Clerk that twenty days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed or that if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in the registry of deeds for Middlesex County and the district in which the land is located and indexed in the granton index under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. (e) No appeal for a variance and no application for a special permit which has been unfavorably acted on by the Board of Appeals shall be reconsidered on its merits, within two years of such action, unless the Board of Appeals finds, by unanimous vote, specific and material changes in the conditions upon which previous unfavorable action was based, and describes such charges in the records of its pro- ceedings, and unless all but one of the members of the Planning Board consents thereto and after notice is given to parties in interest 179 of the time and place of proceedings when the question of such consent will be considered. (f) 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, how- ever, that such adjournment shall not extend the 90 day period within which final action shall be taken by the Board unless said period is extended to a day certain by mutual consent. (g) A special permit granted under this section shall lapse within nine months from the grant thereof if a permit for construction has not been received, except for good cause as determined by the hermit granting authority, or, in the case of a permit for construction, If the construction has not begun by such date and continued except for good cause as determined by the Board of Appeals. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend the proposed vote under Section 9.10 (d) by adding in the second paragraph, the words "the Southern District of" prior to "Middlesex County," by deleting the phrase "and the District in which the land is located". VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend the proposed vote under section 9.10 (g), by substituting a "new" (g) as shown in the final proposed vote. VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt as proposed and amended, Article IX, Section 9.10, as follows: SECTION 9.10 SPECIAL PERMIT Section 9.10 Special Permit (a) A special permit shall be required for all uses and for all ex- ceptions to dimensional regulations which are designated in this By-law as requiring a special permit before the Inspector of Build- ings may issue a building or occupancy permit. (b) Each application for a special permit shall be on forms supplied by the Inspector of Buildings and shall be filed in triplicate with the Town Clerk who shall transmit copies thereof to the Inspector of Buildings, the Watertown Planning Board and the Board of Appeals within three days of receipt of them (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded). The Planning Board may at any time up to 35 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 fer a special permit before one of the following has taken place: 1. The public hearing has been held without notification from the 180 Planning Board to the Board of Appeals that a report will be sub- mitted by the Planning Board; 2. Said report has been received within 35 days of the date of the public hearing; 3. Thirty five days have expired since the public hearing without receipt of said report. (c) the Board of Appeals shall, at the expense of the applicant, give public notice of the appeal in the manner provided in Chapter 40A, Section 9 and Section 1.1 of the General Laws, which requires among other things publication of a notice of a hearing not less than 14 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in Watertown, and by posting such notices in a conspicuous place in the town for a period of not less than fourteen days before the day of such hearing, and by mail to all interested parties, according to Ch. 40A, Section 9. Public hearings shall be held within sixty-five (65) days after the filing of an application. (d) The decision of the Board of Appeals must be made within 90 days following a public hearing. Failure to take final action upon an application for a special permit within said 90 days shall be deemed to be a grant of the permit applied for. The Board shall cause to be made a detailed record of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and setting forth clearly the reason or reasons for its decisions, and of its other official actions, copies of all which shall be filed within fourteen days in the office of the City or Town Clerk and in the office of the Planning Board and shall be mailed forthwith to parties in interest, as designated in Section Eleven of Chapter 40A, and to each person present at the hearing who requests that notice be sent to him and states the address to which notice is to be sent. No variance or special permit, or any extension modification or renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the Town Clerk that twenty days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed or that if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in the registry of deeds for the Southern District of Middlesex County and indexed in the grantor index under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. (e) No appeal for a variance and no application for a special permit which has been unfavorably acted on by the Board of Appeals shall be reconsidered on its merits, within two years of such action, unless the Board of Appeals finds, by unanimous vote, specific and material charges in the conditions upon which previous unfavorable action was based, and describes such changes in the records of its pro- ceedings, and unless all but one of the members of the Planning Board consents thereto and after notice is given to parties in interest of the time and place of proceedings when the question of such consent will be considered. (f) 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, 181 or to permit the Planning$oard 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, how- ever, that such adjournment shall not extend the 90 day period within which final action shall be taken by the Board unless said period is extended to a day certain by mutual consent. (g) A special permit granted under this section shall lapse 9 months from a grant thereof, if a substantial use thereof has not sooner commenced except for a good cause or, in the case of permit for construction, if construction has not begun by such date except for good cause. 39. By amending section 9.21 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.21 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE Section 9.21 Application for a Variance Each application or appeal for a variance from the specific terms of a zoning regulation shall include a written statement justifying the appeal on the basis that all of the following conditions are met, as required by Chapter 40 A., Section 15, Subsection 3 of the General Laws. (a) The variance is sought because of conditions especially affect- ing this property but not the zoning district in general. (b) Literal enforcement of this By-law would involve a substantial hardship, financial or other,to the appellant. (c) Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. (d) Desirable relief may be granted without nullifying or sub- stantially derogating from the intent of this By-law. to read as follows; SECTION 9.21 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE Section 9.21 Application for a Variance Each application or appeal for a variance from the specific terms of a zoning regulation shall include a written statement justifying the appeal on the basis that all of the following conditions are met, as required by Chapter 40A, Section 10 of the General Laws. (a) The variance is sought because of circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of such land or structures, and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located. (b) Literal enforcement of this By-law would involve a substantial hardship, financial or otherwise,to the appellant. (c) Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. (d) Desirable relief may be granted without nullifying or sub- stantially derogating from the intent of this By-law. (e) The Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing on any petition for a variance transmitted to it by the Building Inspector within sixty- five days from the transmittal to the board of such petition. 182 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend the proposed vote under Section 9.21 (e)by deleting the words "Building Inspector", and inserting in place the words "Town Clerk" VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend as proposed Section 9.21 of Article IX, as follows: SECTION 9.21 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE Section 9.21 Application for a Variance Each application or appeal for a variance from the specific terms of a zoning regulation shall include a written statement justifying the appeal on the basis that all of the following conditions are met, as re uired by Chapter 40A, Section 10 of the General Laws. �a) The variance is sought because of circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of such land or structures, and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located. (b) Literal enforcement of this By-law would involve a substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the appellant. (c) Desirable arelief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. (d) Desirable relief may be granted without nullifying or sub- stantially derogating from the intent of this By-law. (e) The Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing on any petition for a variance transmitted to it by the Town Clerk within sixty-five days from the transmittal to the board of such petition. 40. By amending section 9.22 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.22 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE Section 9.22 Conditions for Approval of a Variance (a) Before a variance may be authorized, the Board of Appeal shall as required by Chapter 40A, Section 15, Subsection 3 of the General Laws find that all of the conditions of said section, as sum- marized in Section 9.21 of this By-law have been met. (b) The Board of Appeals shall impose such limitation on time and use or such other conditions as it may deem desirable to protect the public interest and to ensure that the variance granted is not greater in degree or duration than is justified by the hardship to be relieved. (c) The Board of Appeals shall record its findings regarding each of the conditions in Paragraphs .(a) and (b) of this section of the By- law. to read as follows; SECTION 9.22 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE Section 9.22 Conditions for Approval of a Variance (a) Before a variance may be authorized, the Board of Appeals shall as required by Chapter 40A, Section 10 of the General Laws find 183 that all of the conditions of said section, as summarized in Section 9.21 of this By-law have been met. (b) The Board of Appeals shall impose such limitation on time and use or such other conditions as it may deem desirable to protect the public interest and to ensure that the variance granted is not greater in degree or duration than is justified by the hardship to be relieved. The Board of Appeals shall not impose conditions, safeguards or limitations based upon the continued ownership of the land or structures to which the variance pertains by the applicant, petitioner or any owner. (c) The Board of Appeals shall record its findings regarding each of the conditions in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section of the By- law. (d) If the rights authorized by a variance are not exercised within one year of the date of grant of such variance they shall lapse, and may be re-established only after notice and a new hearing pursuant to this section. (e) Variances granted prior to the effective date of this ordinance but limited in time may be extended on the same terms and con- ditions that were in effect for such variances upon said effective date. (f) The decision of the Board of Appeals shall be made within seventy-five days after the date of the filing of a petition for a variance. Failure by the Board to act within seventy-five days shall be deemed to be a grant of the petition sought. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.22 of Article IX as follows: Section 9.22 Conditions for Approval of a Variance (a) Before a variance may be authorized, the Board of Appeals shall as required by Chapter 40A, Section 10 of the General Laws find that all of the conditions of said section, as summarized in Section 9.211of this By-law have been met. (b) The Board of Appeals shall impose such limitation on time and use or such other conditions as it may deem desirable to protect the public interest and to ensure that the variance granted is not greater in degree or duration than is justified by the hardship to be relieved. The Board of Appeals shall not impose conditions, safeguards or limitations based upon the continued ownership of the land or structures to which the variance pertainq by the applicant, petitioner or any owner. (c) The Board of Appeals shall record its findings regarding each of the conditions in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section of the By- law. (d) If the rights authorized by a variance are not exercised within one year of the date of grant of such variance they shall lapse, and may be re-established only after notice and a new hearing pursuant to this section. (e) Variances granted prior to the effective date of this ordinance but limited in time may be extended on the same terms and con- ditions that were in effect for such variances upon said effective date. 184 (f) The decision of the Board of Appeals shall be made within seventy-five days after the date of the filing of a petition for a variance. Failure by the Board to act within seventy-five days shall be deemed to be a grant of the petition sought. 41. By amending section 9.30 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.30 AMENDMENTS Section 9.30 Amendments (a) This By-law may be amended from time to time at an annual or special Town Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, Sections 6 and 7 of the General Laws. (b) No amendment to this By-law shall be adopted until after the Planning Board has held a public hearing thereon and has sub- mitted a final report with its recommendations to. an Annual or Special Town Meeting or until twenty days shall have elapsed after such hearing without the submission of such a report. to read as follows; SECTION 9.30 AMENDMENTS Section 9.30 Amendments (a)This By-law may be amended from time to time at an annual or special town meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, Section 5 of the General Laws. (b) The Board of Selectmen shall within fourteen days of receipt of such proposed zoning by-law submit it to the Planning Board for review (c) No amendment to this By-law shall be adopted until after the Planning Board has held a public hearing thereon and has submitted a final report with its recommendations to an annual or special town meeting or until twenty-one days shall have elapsed after such hearing without the submission of such a report. (d) Construction or operations under a building or special permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of this By-law unless the use or construction is commenced within six months after the issuance of the permit and in cases involving construction, unless such construction is continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. (e) Except as provided in Ch. 40A, section 6, amendments to the by-law shall not apply to structures or uses lawfully in existence or lawfully begun, or to a building or special permit issued before the first publication of notice of the public hearing on such ordinance or by-law required by Article IX, but shall apply to any change or sub- stantial extension of such a use, to a building or special permit issued after the first notice of said public hearing, to an reconstruction, extension, or structural change of such structure and to any alteration of structure begun after the first notice of said public hearing to provide for its use for a substantially different purpose or for the same purpose in a substantially different manner or to a substantially greater Cxtend except where alteration, reconstruction, extension or structural change to a single- or two-family residential structure does not increase the non-conforming nature of said structure. 185 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.30 of Article IX as follows: SECTION 9.30 AMENDMENTS Section 9.30 Amendments (a)This By-law may be amended from time to time at an annual or special town meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, Section 5 of the General Laws. (b) The Board of Selectmen shall within fourteen days of receipt of such proposed zoning by-law submit it to the Planning Board for review. , (c) No amendment to this By-law shall be adopted until after the Planning Board has held a public hearing thereon and has submitted a final report with its recommendations to an annual or special town meeting or until twenty-one days shall have elapsed after such hearing without the submission of such a report. (d) Construction or operations under a building or special permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of this By-law unless the use or construction is commenced within six months after the issuance of the permit and in cases involving construction, unless such construction is continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. (e) Except as provided in Ch. 40A, section 6, amendments to the by-law shall not apply to structures or uses lawfully in existence or lawfully begun, or to a building or special permit issued before the first publication of notice of the public hearing on such ordinance or by-law required by Article IX, but shall apply to any change or sub- stantial extension of such a use,to a building or special permit issued after the first notice of said public hearing, to any reconstruction, extension, or structural change of such structure and to any alteration of structure begun after the first notice of said public hearing to provide for its use for a substantially different purpose or for the same.purpose in a substantially different manner or to a substantially greater extend except where alteration, reconstruction, extension or structural change to a single- or two-family residential structure does not increase the non-conforming nature of said structure. 42. By amending section 9.31 of Article lx,which reads; SECTION 9.31 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.31 Public Hearings for Amendments (a) It shall be the duty of the Planning Board to hold public hearings on any zoning amendment proposed in a warrant article (b) If not otherwise accepted by the Selectmen, a warrant article for a Town Meeting requires the following number of signatures b3 registered voters of the Town: ten, in the case of an Annual Towr Meeting: one hundred, or ten per cent of all registered voters whichever is the less, in the case of a Special Town Meeting. (c) The Planning Board may, on its own initiative, hold pre liminary public hearings on a proposed zoning amendment ii advance of its submittal in a warrant article. 186 to read as follows; SECTION 9.31 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.31 Public Hearings for Amendments (a) It shall be the duty of the Planning Board to hold public hearings on any zoning amendment within sixty-five (65) days after the proposed zoning amendment is submitted to the Planning Board by the Selectmen. (b) If not otherwise accepted by the Selectmen, a warrant article for a town meeting requires the following number of signatures by registered voters of the town: ten, in the case of an annual town meeting: one hundred, or ten percent of all registered voters, whichever is the less, in the case of a special town meeting. (c) If a town meeting fails to vote to adopt any proposed zoning by-law within six months after such hearing, no action shall be taken thereon until after a subsequent public hearing is held with notice and report as provided in section 9.32. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.31 of Article IX as follows: SECTION 9.31 PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.31 Public Hearings for Amendments (a) It shall be the duty of the Planning Board to hold public hearings on any zoning amendment within sixty-five (65) days after the proposed zoning amendment is submitted to the Planning Board by the Selectmen. (b) If not otherwise accepted by the Selectmen, a warrant article for a town meeting requires the following number of signatures by registered voters of the town: ten, in the case of an annual town meeting: one hundred, or ten percent of all registered voters, whichever is the less, in the case of a special town meeting. (c) If a town meeting fails to vote to adopt any proposed zoning by-law within six months after such hearing, no action shall be taken thereon until after a subsequent public hearing is held with notice and report as provided in section 9.32. 43. By amending section 9.32 of Article IX, which reads; SECTION 9.32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.32 Notice of Public Hearings for Amendments Notice of the time, place and subject matter of such hearing shall be Pa;vBy en as follows: publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town once.in each of two successive weeks, the first publication being not less than 14 days before the da of such hearing; (b) By certified mail, to the owners of all property sharing a com- mon property line with the property proposed to be rezoned, as well as those deemed to be affected, to be mailed not less than 10 days before the hearing. (c) At the expense of the petitioners. 187 to read as follows; SECTION 9.32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.32 Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments Notice of the time, place and subject matter of such hearing shall be given as follows: (a) By publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town one in each of two successive weeks, the first publication being not less than 14 days before the day of such hearing; and by posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the town hall for a period of not less than 14 days before the day of said hearing. (b) By certified mail, to the owners of all property sharing a com- mon property line with the property proposed to be rezoned, as well as those deemed to be affected, to be mailed not less than 10 days before the hearing. (c) Notice of said hearing shall also be sent by mail, postage prepaid to the Department of Community Affairs, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and to the planning boards of all abutting cities and towns. (d) A separate, conspicuous statement shall be included with property tax bills sent to nonresident property owners, stating that notice of hearings under this section shall be sent by mail, postage prepaid, to any such owner who files an annual request for such notice with the Town Clerk no later than January first, and pays a fee of one dollar. (e) In cases involving boundary or use changes within a district, notice shall be sent to any such nonresident property owner who has filed such a request with the Town Clerk and whose property lies in the district where the change is sought. (f) At the expense of the petitioners. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED:, (Unanimously) to amend Section 9.32 of Article I% to read as follows: SECTION 9.32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS Section 9.32 Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments Notice of the time, place and subject matter of such hearing shall be given as follows: (a) By publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town one in each of two successive weeks, the first publication being not less than 14 days before the day of such hearing; and by posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the town hall for a period of not less than 14 days before the day of said hearing. (b) By certified mail, to the owners of all property sharing a com- mon property line with the property proposed to be rezoned, as well as those deemed to be affected, to be mailed not less than 10 days before the hearing. (c) Notice of said hearing shall also be sent by mail, postage prepaid to the Department of Community Affairs, the Metropolitan 188 Area Planning Council and to the planning boards of all abutting cities and towns. (d) A separate, conspicuous statement shall be included with property tax bills sent to nonresident property owners, stating that notice of hearings under this section shall be sent by mail, postage prepaid, fo any such owner who files an annual request for such notice with the Town Clerk no later than January first, and pays a fee of one dollar. (e) In cases involving boundary or use changes within a district, notice shall be sent to any such nonresident property owner who has filed such a request with the Town Clerk and whose property lies in the district where the change is sought. (f) At the expense of the petitioners. 44. By amending section 10.0 of Article X, which reads; SECTION 10.0 PROVISION FOR BOARD OF APPEALS Section 10.0 Provision for Board of Appeals (a) The Board of Appeals shall consist of three members and two alternate members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. (b) One member shall be appointed each year for a term of three years, and one alternate member shall be appointed each year for a term of two years. (c) The Board of Appeals in existence up to the date of adoption of this By-law shall be deemed to continue in office for the balance of the terms to which originally appointed. to read as follows; SECTION 10.0 PROVISION FOR BOARD OF APPEALS Section 10.0 Provision for Board of Appeals (a) The Board of Appeals shall consist of three members and two alternate members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. (b) One member shall be appointed each year for a term of three years, and one alternate member shall be appointed each year for a term of two years. (c) The Board of Appeals in existence up to the date of adoption of this By-law shall be deemed to continue in office for the balance of the terms to which originally appointed. (d) The Board of Appeals shAf exercise its powers as granted in Chapter 40A, Section 14 of the General Laws. or take any action related thereto. (Request of the Watertown Planning Board) NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: (Unanimously) to amend Section 10.0 of Article X as follows: 189 SECTION 10.0 PROVISION FOR BOARD OF APPEALS Section 10.0 Provision for Board of Appeals (a) The Board of Appeals shall consist of three members and two alternate members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. (b) One member shall be appointed each year for a term of three years, and one alternate member shall be appointed each year for a term of two years. (c) The Board of Appeals in existence up to the date of adoption of this By-law shall be deemed to continue in office for the balance of the terms to which originally appointed. (d) The Board of Appeals shall exercise its powers as granted in Chapter 40A, Section 14 of the General Laws. NOVEMBER 14, 1977 VOTED: Final adjournment of the Special Town Meeting came at 10:52 P.M., there being no further business under the Special Town Meeting. A true record: ATTEST: s/James E. Fahey, Jr. Town Clerk 190 Town of Watertown a T- 1 Report of the Finance Committee on Appropriations to the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1977 MONDAY EVENING,MAY 16 and the SPECIAL TOWN MEETING THURSDAY,MAY 19, 1977 7:30 P.M. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 191 WATERTOWN FINANCE COIYEMMEE ROBERT W. KELLY, Chairman EDNA BOGOSIAN, Vice-Chairman EDWARD W. O'BRIEN, JR., Secretary Terms expiring in 1977 Pauline Bender 81 Bromfield Street Edna Bogosian 21 Melendy Avenue George H. Boole, Jr. Ill Lovell Road Michael Mitchell 325 School Street Aram A. Koumjian 139 Standish Road James F. Ferreira 71 Commonwealth Road Robert Jamgochian 55 Robbins Road Terms expiring in 1978 Edward W. O'Brien, Jr. 255 Orchard Street Robert W. Kelly 98 Standish Road William J. McMahon 41 Brandley Road Walter Everett 92 Garfield Street Demos Zevitas 6 King Street James B. Luck 17 Lovell Road Robert F. Metcalf, Jr. 133 Barnard Avenue Terms expiring in 1979 Charles L. Sheldon, Jr. 16 Patten Street Augustin R. Papalia 28 Dewey Street Thomas R. Roche 62 Emerson Road James A. Riedle 18 Prescott Street Thomas R. Tuttle 50 Bailey Road Russell Morgan 33 Richards Road Thomas Joyce 23 Boyd Street 192 REPORT OF SHE CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee hereby submits its Annual Report and recommendations on the budgets and art- lclas of the warrant for the 1977 Annual Town Meeting. This year, the Finance Committee report will have included a more detailed breakdown of each do- partoent•s salaries and contingent accounts. If you recall, at last years Annual Town Meeting, there were many questions raised from Town Meeting Members for a more complete breakdown of these accounts. Although many department beads did not like this close scrutinizing and asked that many items be "bunched" so they would have more "flexibility," in the management of their budgets. The Finance Com- mittoo has reacted to the with of Town Hooting and opened up these budgets. The Finance Committee is sure this typo of budgeting will benefit each department in the overall control of its dollars. This year, the Finance Committee will perform a greater task than in the past. Bach sub-committeeo will meet with their respectiva departments on a gisrtarly basis, review their budgets, and monitor the expenditure of their funds. Serious deficiencies were brought to light this year at the budget hearings. Border line illegal aations were discovered in the Health Department's contingent account. Capital items were purchased from their contingent and contageous diseases accounts and approved by members of the Board of Health. Those Illegal purchases wore confisticatod at the direction of the Finance Coaittee to be hold by the Selactmen until legal advice on their disposition could be nado.I'm sure the parties in- volved realize the seriousness of these actions and we will not have any re-occurancas. The two man sub-comittee established to make recommendations an possible changes in the structure of the office of Town Counsel has not developed any final conclusions. Rocotmendations will be forth-com- ing at a later data. In spite of the efforts on the part of all Town officials involved in budgoting, a substantial in- crease in the budget was realized, and will be reflected in this years tax rate. we mutt remember though, that a good part of this cones from factors beyond their control- many are legislated by the State and and others relate to contractual collective bargaining agreements. Situations like this do not change. we feel that the Finance Committee sub-comaittaa on Bducation, along with the School Committee has taken a strong stand regarding the school budget. Tho following is a summary of the report submitted to the Finance Committee by its sub-committee on Education: A two year contract negotiated last year with the instructional staff calls for a AS pay increase this year and a 69 raise next, exclusive of fringe benefits, and is largely responsible for the school budget increase. Salary items account for 80A of the total budget. A breakdown of the budget, comparing by percentage, sme of the details of its structure with those of last years budget, follows. The figures in parenthensis rotor to the total budget for this year; all others are within-catogory comparisons with last year. A041MISTRMMM: (2.73%of total budget) Increased 0.6 froa last year. Includes increase for of- flee supplies of 5.9%; car allowance, up 2OX; out of state travel, up 127%. A decrease of 25%in expenses for contract negotiations results from the signing of a two year contract. INSTRUCTION: (75.a5M of total budget( Increased 3.96%. Salaries: Up a>s (after orinination of 16.5 positions); curriculun development sml- arp 53Xi coaching ailarias, up 10.6%; sabbaticals, up 162X. Other 6g nee: tip 3.2%. Increases include mileage allowance, up IIX (following A 22% en6 a "at year and an 10% increase the year before); contracted services up 88 S. This latter is explained inconjunction with the programs with other dis- tricts accounts teaching supplies, down 17.4%; library bode, down 46.5%;,curric- ulum development materials, down 14.9%. DIVER SCHOOL SERVICES: ({.56%of total) increased 3M. Salaries: Up 2.1% Dither se: Up 3.6%. This includes car allowance, up 39N, athletic supplies, up 10.3A owing a 5.3X increase last year and a 52.7%increase the year before.) OPBRATION AND MAIM BNANCS OF PLANT: (11.871<of total) Decreased 0.3%. Salaries: tip 1.0% Other O p9nse: Down 1.0%. Includes cut in building maintenance of 13.1%. This item was also cut 13% last year but in both cases a separate article in excess of $2000 000.00 for plant maintenance was prepared for Town Meeting. FIXUD CHARGES: (0.51%of total ) Increased 17.9%. Due chiefly to increases in insurance costs and in Name Base lease for additional space. No salary items. mIXUNITY SSRVICSS: (.018Mof total) Increased 109. Involves use of buildings for recreation, cub scouts. P10, atc. The increase is due largely to custodian's salaries. A=SITION OF FIXZD ASSBTrS: (Now& Replacement Squipsent) (0.60M of total) Decreased 30.8%. Refers to classroom and teaching equipment, laboratory, audio-visual, etc., and awe custodian equipment. The nearly 31%cut in this budget follows a 23%cut made last year, representing a two-year cut of 47.9a 193 PROGRAMS WITH OTH$R DISTRICTS% (4.11A of total) Increase 21.6%. This represents tuition for students in neighbor ing vocational schools and special education for the disabled and handicapped. Large recent increases in this budget have resulted from increased outside tuition costs and have prompted a long range program to treat and handle many spacial education pupils within the system, rather than sending them outside. This accounts for the largo (SEA) increase in the can. tracted services item under the other school services other expense account. Hope- {ully, this will allow note direct control of these costs in future years. 1976 was not only interesting but costly, with the number of Special Town Meetings called. It •etas that any time a Department or Cc®ittaa wants a mooting, all they do is ask for it. This has to stop! Before we know it, we will be having a 'Special"meeting every month. The Finance Comitteo has taken, and will always take very seriously its obligations to you and the voters you represent. Our member* have spent hundreds of hours in cosittee and sub-committee mootings during the past year, asking questione, listening, gathering facts, and making recommendations on the bud- get and articles, and always with a high degree of care, consideration, and fairness. khan these itsm are presented to you at Town Meeting, you will be told of all the things we dos- parately need. But, at that time, ask yourself, "Who needs what more desperately?" I think that you will find the moat desperate need of all now is to hold our tax rate down. Think carefully, and vote your con- science. we groat ly.apprecia to the help and cooperation of all departments and individuals during the past year, and we trust the future will prove that all involved in local government have one common goal, to promote the bast interests of our town. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Kelly, Chairman FINANCE COMMITM MOTIONS ON ARTICLES INVOLVING APPROPRU77ON IN ACCORDANCE WTiii CHAPTER 4, SECTION]OF THE TOWN BY-LAWS: ARTICLa 10. To sea if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of$11g,0D0.00 to be oxpandod by the Department of Public works for the repair and reconstruction of various streets. Said amount having been allocated to the Tam by the State Department of Public Works on a reimbursable basis for subject work. The money shell be raised by the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, incurring debt outside the debt limit_and issuing notes therefor for a period not exceeding two years from their dates, and the proceeds of such roiebursamant&hall be applied to the discharge of the loan. Request is made in &=Ordanco with Chapter 1160 of the Acta of 1973; or take arty action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectman) VOTBDt That the Tam appropriate the aura of on*hundred nineteen thousand dollaze ($119,000.00) to be expanded by tho Department of Public Works for the repair and reconstruction of various stroots. Said amount having been allocated to the Town by the State Dopartoont of Public Works on a raimburseabla basis for subject work. The money shall be raised bytho Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectman, incurring debt outside the debt limit and issuing notes therefor for 4 period not exceeding two years from their dates, and the procaode of such reimbursement shall be applied to the discharge of the loan. Request is made in accordance with chapter 1140 of the Acts of 1973. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of$own Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,OD0.00) for purchase of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, to determine whether the soma shall be raised by borrowing or otherwisol or take any action with respect thereto. (Request of Board of Selectman) VOTHDt That the sum of @oven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) is appropriated for the purchase of additional departmental equipment for the Department of Public Workol that to raise this amount, the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorised to borrow sovon hundrod and fifty thousand dollars($750,000.00)under Oanaral Laws, Chapter 446 Section 7, (9). and the Board of Selectmen, the Chairman of the Finance Comittee, the Town Treasurer, and the Town muditor as a committee is authorised to take action necessary to carry out this vote. 194 ARTICIS 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sun of throe hundred and forty-five thousand dollars ($345,000.00) to be axperdad for design and construction en gineering services for the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown Street, School Street, North Beacon Street, Arsenal Street, Arlington Street, JewQt% Street and Maple Stroat, direct how the sum shall be raised; or take any action relating tharoto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOIEDs That,the sum of three hundred and forty five thousand dollars is appropriated for design and construction angitaering services for the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown Street, School Street, North Beacon Street, Arsenal Street, Arlington Street, Jewett Street, and Maple Straot, that to raise this amount, the sua of$10,000.00 shall be appropriated from Anti Recession Piscal Assistance Punds, and the Trassuror, with the approval of the Board of Selectman is authorised to borrow three hundred and thirty five thousand dollars ($335,000.00) under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (22), and said sun is authorized to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose stated. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be expanded under the direction of the Board of Selectman to provide funds for a child development program for pro-school children in Watertown, direct how the am *am shall be raised; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectman) VOTED: That the Tam appropriate the sum of two thousand dollars ($2.000.00) to be axpandod under the diractim of the Board of Selectman to provide furls for a child development program for pro-school children of Watertown, said sum to be assessed on the levy of the currant year. ARTICLE 14. To sea if the Tam will vote to appropriate the sun of $15,000 for the fiscal year comencing July 1, 2977 to provide cooperative or complementary facilities to a childran's mental health center, astablishod in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 123 of the general Law, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Stealth, the Tam of Belmont and tba City of Waltham, and to provide payment for services randered by such center, pursuant to Section 5 (40C) of Chapter 40 of tbo General Laws and any acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto; and to determine bow the same shall be raised and by whom expanded, or take any action relating tboreto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to provide cooperative or caaplmentary facilities to a children's mental health cantor, as established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 123 of the Gmaral Laws, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Dapartmant of Mental Health. the Tam of Belmont, the City of Waltham and to provida payment fox services randorod by each canter, pursuant to Section 5 (40C) of Chapter 40 of Tbo General Law and any acts in amandmaut thereof and in addition thereto; and said sum to expanded under the direction of the School Comltteo, and to be assessed an the levy of tbo Currant year. ARTICLE 15. We, the following residents of Watertown, Mass., do hereby roqusst that the following itam be included in consideration of the Piscal Year 1978 budget for the Town of Watertown at We next regularly scheduled Tam Meeting, We are requesting that the following item be included in the next Tosco Posting Warrant. That an appropriation in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) be made to continue the wrvicas of Ms. Amoe Pelavin 4.S.W.A.C.S.W, as Watertown Coordinator for Middlesex Bast II, Inc. Such funding will enable Ms. Pelavin to continuo counseling and supportive services of a therapeutic nature to the rosidents of Waterton. (Request of Mildred Drew and otbers) VOTED& To Table pending a ruling of Town Counsel on the legality of this article. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by General Laws (Ter. Bd.), Chapter 41, Section 100, as amended, for the following: Moderator, three Selectman, Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Auditor, throe Assessors, Town Clark; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTEDI To fix the annual &&Lary of the following elected officers of the Tom as provided by General Laws(Tar Ed.) Chapter 41, Section 108 as amended, as followss Moderator $ 183.00 Selectman (3) 10,620.00 Auditor 19,123.OD Treasurer 19,125.00 Collector of Taxes 19,125.00 Tam Clark 19,125.00 Assessors (3) 10.620.00 195 ARTICI.BS 17 through 26: The Finance Committee recommends adoption of these articles as they are printed in the Warrant. ARTICLES 27 through 31t The Finance Committee recommends indefinito postponement of these articles. ARTICLE 33. To sea if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the ey-Laws of the Town by striking out under Schedule G entitled Library Annual Salary Schedule, the following: L-10 14,611 15,317 16,022 16,729 17,433 and inserting in place thereof the following: L-10 16,075 16,850 17,625 18,405 19,180 (Request of the Library Trustees) VOTED- That the Town ammand Section 7 of Chapter 10 of the By-laws of the Town by striking out under Schedule G entitled Library Annual Schedule, the following: L-10 14,611 15,317 16,022 16,729 17,438 and inserting in place thereof the following: L-10 15,960 16,730 17,500 18,275 19,040 ARTICLE 37. To sac if the Town will vote to accept the provision of G. L. Chapter 328, Section 7A, part dt "Shall the town, in addition to the payment of fifty percent of a premium for contributory group life and health insurance for employees in the service of the tam and their dependents, pay a subsidiary or additional rate?" To raise to ninety-nine percent. (Request of John Vartanian and others) VOTED: To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $2279000 to be used at the Coolidge School, East Junior High School, Hosmor School, Marshall Spring School, and West Junior High School for various renovations; said sum to be expanded under the direction of the School Committee; or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of School Committee) VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of two hundred twenty seven thousand dollars ($227,000.00) for various renovations at the Coolidge School, Bast Junior High School, Hosmar School, Marshall Spring School, and West Junior High School, said sun to be expanded under the direction of the School Committee, and such sum be placed on the levy of the current year. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectman to rent or enter into a lease of the facilities of Armenian Cultural Center for Homo Base School upon such terms and conditions and for such rental as the Board of Selectmen and/or the School Committee may determine; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of School Committee) VOTED: That the Town Authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of the facilities of the Armenian Cultural Cantor for Homo Base School upon such terms and conditions for such rental as the Board of Selectmen and/or the School Committee may determine. ARTICLE 40. To sue if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and Common Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Watertown and Belmont; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 41. To see if the Tam will vote to appropriate a sum of money for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and School Streeta, the cost to be shared equally by the Tam of Watertown and Belmont; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) 196 VU17ED: That the Town appropriate the sun of seventeen hundred and fifty dollars (S1,750.00) for traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Belmont and School Streets, the cost to be shared equally by the Town of Watertown and the Town of Belmont, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Department of Public Works, and such sum to be assessed on the current levy. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the cum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) to be used for engineering studios of energy conservation at the Town Garage; or take any other action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of four thousand dollars ($49000.00) to be used for engineering studies of energy conservation at the Town Garage, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Department of Public Works, and such cum to be placed on the current levy. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote a to appropriate the sum of $13,000.00 to retain the services of a Professional Tree Consultant Service to do an inventory of the Tam trees and to formulate a pruning and planting program; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectman) VOTED: To postpone indefinitely, and recommand Conservation Commission look into subject matter. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Bight Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($58.US.00) to provide now baseball and football lighting at Victory Field; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: To postpone indefinitely ARTICLE 45. To ace if the Tam will vote to appropriate the sum of Fifteen Hundrad and Twenty- Five Dollars ($1,525.00) to be expended under the direction of the Board of Public Works for the pur- pose of installing a a proposed guard rail in front of 107 Stonaloigh Road; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: To postpone indefinitely, and refer the subject matter of this article to the Traffic Commission to consider alternative of making one way traffic at this location. ARTICLE 46. To sae if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds $15,000, or any other sum, to be expanded by the Board of Selectmen for acquisition of a-Budget Analyst-, or other, to accomplish an individual study, -map' to with rocommandations of the need for and implementation of an updated budgetary system in the Town; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Board of Selectmen) VOTED: Finance Conmittoo recommends no appropriation on this article. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 for the purpose of microfilming the vital records of the Town, which reside in the Tam Clark's Office and vault; and sum to be expanded under the direction of the Town Clark, with the resulting microfilm copy to be stored at a secured facility outside of the Town of Watertown. (Request of the Board of Selectman and Tam Clerk) VOTED: That the Tam appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for the purpose of microfilming the vital records of the Town which roside in the Town Clerk4s office and vault, said sum to be expanded under the direction of the Town Clark, and such sum to be placed on the current levy. ARTICLE 48. To ace if the Tam will appropriate the sum of $500.00 for installing two concrete ramps on the lower level of the Town Hall for the purpose of access to the building by disabled and elderly; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Walter T. Hunger and others) VOTED: That the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of installing two concrete ramps on the lower level of the Town Hall, said sum to be expanded under the direction of the Board of Seloctmon, and such sum to be placed on the levy of the current year. ARTICLE 49. To ace if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $9,000.00 to cover the costs and expenses of erecting plaques or suitable memorials containing the names of Watertown veterans who served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of Walter T. Hunger and others) VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of nine thousand dollars ($90000.00) to cover the costs and expenses of erecting pla.quas or suitable memorials containing the names of Watertown Veterans who served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, such sum to be expanded under the direction of the Board of Selectman, and such sum to be placed on the levy of the currant year. 197 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FINANCE COM!WrrEE MOTIONS ON ARTICLES INVOLVING APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WFM CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2 0P TOWN BY-LAWS ARTICIB 1. To sea if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum or sums of money and determine how said sum or sums shall be raised, whether by taxation, transfer, borrowing or otherwise, to be expanded under the direction of the 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee appointed under Article 2 or Article 3 of the Warrant for the May 19, 1977 Spacial Town Meeting for the purpose of enlarging the Watertown High School by constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing an addition or additions thereto, and for the purpose of reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitating and modernizing said Watertown High School, all in order to provide a capacity of approximataly 1300 students; to authorize and direct the School Conaittae and said 1977 Water town High School Building Comittaa to apply for and accept federal grant* under any act which would provide funding, and to apply for and accept a state grant under the provisions of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended and supplemented and further amended by Chapter 302 of the Acts of 1976 to defray all or part of the cost involved in this project; and to authorize the Town to expand a maximum for capital costs not to *=cod $5,000,000 or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committee) V018D% That the sum of five million dollars, $5,00,000.00) is appropriated for the purpose of enlarging the Watertown High School by constructing, originally equipping, and furnishing an addition or additions thereto, and for the purpose of reconstructing, remodelling, rehabilitating and modernizing said Watertown High School; to authorize and direct the School Committee and said 1977 Watertown High School Building Committee to apply for and accept federal grants under any act which would provide funding, and to apply for and accept a state grant under the provisions of Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 As &=ended and supplemented and further &=ended by Chapter 302 of the Acts of 1976 to defray all or part of the cost involved in thin project; and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to issue five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) bonds or notes of the Town under Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as aaa:endod and supplemented and further &=ended by Chapter 302 of the Acts of 1976, and the 1977 Watertown High School Building Comaittao is authorized to take all action rmcosaaryto carry out the project. ARTICIB 4. To sae if the Town will veto to appropriate the sum of Ton Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for expenses of the 1977 High School Bulding Committee appointed under Article 2 or Article 3 of the Warrant for the May 199 1977 Special Town Mooting; or take any action relating thereto. (Request of the School Committeo) VOTBDn That the Tam appropriate the sum of ton thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for expenses of the 1977 High School Building Coszaitteo, said sum to be expended under the direction of the 1977 High School Building Committeo, and such sum to be placed on the levy of the current year, VO'ISD: That this report be adopted as the report of the Finance Comittoo. BDWARD W. O'BRIBN JR., Secretary 198 V$ 88888 8-. 8m a� wa ccnin88a° i8v°, i 'COO 00 O ItI n r ; IO �C Z.ccV N N In P N N O O Nati N'1 P N.�I N,O O ✓ G en V NL 0.10.IOm00.1•+ M N 8 a� ~ m 0 N NO:0 88H 0V 8na 8 aA•i1r3 t� 88 pp0 8 y P O NMpNP0 "n m 0 8 ONrN Ili.+ IliV/ n mPN m Pr O V Am P O Hn1m " a0. 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P w O M+OI 0 w UvOi 0 U •" O N S�>v1+1�� NNN 199 2 / � § § / k # ° u ) a to, k \ aaaasasaaa§8§8 § §§ k kkkkkkkkkk2\$� ] (§ k § § \ ) \ ! ' a ] § §]o )k \ } v ] |I]\ 2 r 0l . lu 0k��` JkR { �j }cl.44 �$ �� {k� �� ■_ , , ) )Uk/ ! § ;-41 ]o §f]§ ! �� / �; _ J/ �2\] k|� k!\k ) �k t6itix..o0„�� . 200 1975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expended Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Re reamends GENERAL GOVERNMENT ( S 631,923.62) Moderator (Sea Art. 16) 175.00 183.00 163.00 103.00 Selectmen's Department: Selectmen's Salarios (Soo Art. 16) 10,160.00 10,620.00 7,964.46 11,600.00 10,620.00 Admin. Asst. to Selectmen 17,272.40 18.052.40 14,175.75 18,e60.00 18.860.00 Confidential Secretary 10,440.00 10,910.00 8,569.00 11,400.00 11,400.00 Principal Clerk 9,180.00 9,180.00 Senior Clerk 7,845.00 8,200.00 6,439.05 Longevity 30.00 300.00 225.00 400.00 400.00 Clerical Help (Part-time) 4,575.00 3,775.00 3,431.59 3,935.00 3,935.00 Clerical Pool (Temp. Hire) 500.00 500.00 500.OD Contingent 6,000.00 7,800.00 5,317.06 7,800.00 mo approp. Telephone 1,225.00 Duos 2,475.00 Meetings & Conferences 2,200.00 Office Expense & Supplies 1,900.00 Out-of-State Travel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 collective Bargaining 5,000.00 10,000.00 3,630.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Committee Expense 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 Personnel Assistant 14,205.00 14,845.00 11,658.35 16,100.00 16,100.00 Senior Clerk & Typist 4,200.00 2,319.94 8,570.00 8,370.00 Personnel Boards Operating Expenses 3,355.40 3,229.00 1,421.31 3,229.00 no approp. Ielephone 600•00 Clark 1,500.00 Printing 500.00 Office Supplies 6"•OD Auditor's Department: Salary of Auditor (See Art. 16) 17,510.00 18,300.00 14,301.97 19,125.00 19,125.00 Head Account Clark 10,440.00 10,910.00 8,389.00 11.400.00 11,400.00 Assistant Auditor 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,172.60 1,500.00 1,500.00 Principal Clark 9.000.00 9,000.00 6.949.42 9,585.00 9,505.00 Senior Clerk & Typist 7,845.00 8,200.00 6,398.47 0,570.00 0,570.00 Longevity 710.00 1,150.00 862.50 1,625.00 1,625.00 Contingent 2,753.00 2.840.00 1,831.76 3,ODO.00 00 approp. Telephone 1,200.00 Printing, forms 8OO•OD Office Supplies & Uthor Expanse W'00 Adding Machines - Reconditioned 250.00 250.00 Electric Typewriter 425:00 no approp. Data Processing 15,500.00 15,000.00 13,717.72 8,ODO.00 8,000.00 Payroll Program 1,500.00 1,500.00 Program Operator 10,990.00 Defer. Data Clark 7,250.00 CETA Treasurer's Department: Salary of Treasurer (Sea Art. 16) 17,510.00 18,300.00 13,957.83 19,125.00 19,125.00 Assistant Treasurer 572.00 572.00 447.72 572.00 572.00 Salary of Clarks 36,970.00 38,975.00 25,513.36 43.195.00 no approp. mead Account Clark 11,400.00 Principal Account Clerk 10,575.00 Principal Clarks (3) 21220.00 Longevity 1,050.00 1,750.00 1,216.67 2,250.00 2:230.00 Parking Motor Collector & Rep. man 11,575.00 12,095.00 9,439.23 12,640.00 12,640.00 Extra Hire 2,650.00 2,400.00 1,286.40 Contingent 5,270.00 4,759.46 2,789.60 4,620.00 no approp. Telephone 900.00 Insurance &bonds 2,100.00 narking Meter parts 550.00 Office Supplies &Oth. Expense 2 070 00 Insurance, racking Lot 1,2OD.00 1,200.'00 1,714.00 1:714:00 Collector's Department: Salary of Collector (See Art. 16) 17,310.00 14,300.00 14,372.55 19,125.00 19,125.00 Head Account Clark 10'"0.00 10,910.00 8.569.00 11,400.00 11,400.00 Deputy Collector S70.00 570.OD 446.90 1,070.00 570.00 Principal Clerk 9,000.00 9,353.00 7,329.90 9,830.00 9,530.00 Principal Clerk 8,610.DO 8,765.00 6,898.25 9,490.00 9,490.00 201 L975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 2977-78 Appropriated Appxopriated mcpended Requested e,-ittse to-4/15/77 Reconasnds Senior Clark 7,976.00 7,675.00 5,580.47 8,218.00 8.228.00 Extra Clerk Hire 1,200.00 1,254.00 1,310.00 CSTA Longevity 1,100.00 1,200.00 825.00 1,325.00 1,325.00 Contingent 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,918.04 4,620.00 no approp. Telephone 800.00 Bonds & Insurance 1,200.00 erinting & Forms 850.00 Office Supplies &Oth. Expense 1.150.00 Assessor's Department: Salary of Assessors (Sea Art. 16) 10.160.00 10,820.37 7,793.1S 12,000.00 10,620.00 Board Secretary 10,440.00 10,910.00 8,539.50 11,400.00 12,400.00 Assistant Assessor 570.00 570.00 410.00 1.070.00 570.00 Principal Account Clark 9,605.00 10,120.00 7,892.50 10,S75.OD 10,575.00 Senior Clark & Typist 7,845.00 8,200.00 6,367.50 8.570.00 8,570.00 Extra Clark Hire 600.00 627.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 Longevity 700.00 1,040.00 500.00 1,600.00 1.600.00 Meetings & Cxxlfarences 200.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 Car Allowance 200.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 Contingent 4,800.00 4.800.00 3,393.50 5,200.00 no approp. Telephone 700.00 Printing & envelopes 2,400.00 Office Supplies &Oth. Expense 1,7W.00 Legal Expense 100.00 Appellate Tax Board 26,631.46 22.376.96 2,709.00 Legal & dqualisod Val. 50.000.00 5,000.00 Appraisal (Art. 12 - 1975) 210,000.00 38,814.31 Finance Coamittoos 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,656.33 4,000.00 no approp. Statistician 2,500.00 Printing & Foss I.00D,OD Supplies, Conf. Expenso 1.500.00 Legal Services Departments Salary of Town Counsel 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,389.00 12,000.00 22,000.00 Assistant Town Counsel 100.00 100.00 no approp. Extra Legal Services 8,970.05 16,484.89 13,067.50 25,000.00 20,000.00 Senior Clark & Typist 8,020.00 CSTA Contingent 1,300.00 3,500.00 2,709.98 3,500.00 no approp. Telephone 720.00 Office Supplies &Oth. expense 830.00 Legal Services & Enpanso 1,950.00 Two Clerk's Departments Salary of Town Clark ( Soo Art. 16) 17.510.00 18,300.00 14,373.37 19,125.00 19,125.00 Assistant Town Clark 12,123.00 12,670.00 9,574.25 12,240.00 13.240.00 Principal Clark 9,000.00 9,405.00 7,386.95 9,830.00 9,830.00 Longevity 300.00 400.00 500.00 500.00 Contingent 2,670.00 2,665.00 1,912.43 3,000.00 no approp. Tolapbona 1,420.00 Boxed 100.00 Printing &office Supplies 1,150.00 Town Meeting Expanse 4,000.00 5,884.49 2,682.62 4,266.00 4.000.00 Purchasing Departmsenti Salary if Purchasing Agent 17;315.00 10,095.00 13,590.00 18,910.00 18.910.00 Senior Clark 8,020.00 8,020.00 Junior Clark 6,865.00 7,175.00 5,635.45 Longevity 500.00 600.00 300.00 700.00 700.00 Contingent 2,200.00 2,200.00 1,522.88 2,500.00 no approp. Telephone 1.030.00 Printing 900,00 Office Supplios & Oth. Expense 250.00 Transportation 300.00 300.00 200.00 300.00 300.00 Bloetion Department: Executive Secretary 13.160.00 13,750.00 10,799.40 14,370.00 14.370.00 Asst. Election Commissioner S,845.00 9.235.00 7,212.33 9,830.00 9,530.00 Clerk Typist 6,865.00 7,175.00 5,635.05 Senior Clerk Typist 5,020.00 8.020.00 C1e:tLon Commissioners 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Listing Expense 6,067.18 6,050.00 2,231.21 6.035.00 no &wrap. 202 1973-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-70 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expended Requested C=Littee to 4/15/77 'Roeo=ands Printing & Supplies 3,975.00 Postage 1.500.00 Extra Clark Hire 560.00 dlection expense 28,405.00 30,390.00 21,328.88 19,890.00 no approp. Telephone 550.00 Printing, Supplies & Service 8,050.00 Election Services 10,200.00 Office Supplies &Oth. expense 1,090.00 Town Hall Department: Senior Building Custodian 11,240.00 11,745.00 9,227.10 12,275.00 12.275.00 Building Custodian 10,065.00 10,515.00 0,257.40 10,990.00 10,990.00 Night Differential 312.00 312.00 246.00 312.00 312.00 Telephone Oper.-Receptionist 5,690.00 9,080.00 7.129.90 9,490.00 9,490.00- Overtime Custodians 1,200.00 1,200.00 289.96 1,200.00 100.00 Longevity 300.00 577.00 402.00 900.00 900.00 Operating Expenses Fuel 6,930.00 7,623.00 5,398.56 7,625.00 7,625.00 Lights 10,925.00 12,013.00 8,998.00 12,015.00 12,013.00 Maintenance 5,150.00 6,600.00 6,312.09 7,000.00 no approp. Gas 100.00 mat. & Supplies 4,400.00 Repairs 2,500.00 Relocation of Offices 6,000.00 • Selectman & Personnel Board to recommend adequate title for position Planning Board: Ad:unistrative Expense 4,540.00 3,285.00 2,171.00 3,034.00 no approp. Telephone 350.00 Office Bxpanso 580.00 Legal Notices 1,320.00 Secretary 754.00 Legal Peas 2,500.00 3,425.00 1,784.18 100.00 100.00 Consultant Foes 15,000.00 15,000.00 9.612.25 18,000.00 15,000.00 Planning Assistant 10,182.84 9,301.00 7,203.65 10,260.62 20,260.62 Uaard of Appoals: Contingent 1,505.00 1,500.00 596.59 1,500.00 no approp. Legal 900.00 Office Supplies, Exponso 450.00 Printing 130.00 Legal Foos 1,000.00 Report Preparation 1,000.00 575.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 PROTECTION OF PE15UNS & PROPERTY ( 63,789.a38.68) Police Department: Salary of Chief 25,372.68 25,913.32 20,375.72 25,913.S2 25,913.52 Captains (4) 76,768.55 77,768.00 60,693.16 87,000.00 87,000.00 Lieutenants (7) 118,006.39 120,523.00 93,967.73 120,523.00 120,523.00 Sergeants (11) 162,540.90 168,507.00 128,949.31 151,157.00 151,137.00 Patrolmen (66) 821,202.71 837,030.12 617,811.26 825,980.00 8251980.00(65) Amb. Driver, H.B. Util. man 12.674.04 12,957.00 10,187.01 12,937.00 12,957.00 Stenographer -Clerk 12,686.34 12,957.00 10,187.81 12,957.00 12,937.00 Dog Officer 12,398.55 9,132.40 7,278.84 9,065.00 9,065.00 Junior Building Custodian 10,065.00 10,515.00 8,267.82 10,990.00 10,990.00 Junior Clark Typists (5) 34.325.00 35,875.00 27,024.94 37,500.00 37,500.00 School Traffic Supervisors (30) 53.398.01 54,3BO.00 36,815.35 65,400.00 65,400.00 Parking motor Supervisors 13,520.00 14,360.00 11,157.30 15,200.00 15.200.00 Holiday Pay 59,206.26 55,768.58 42,094.33 56,860.43 56,860.43 extra Duty Pay 89.700.00 92,600.00 72,833.78 92,600.00 92,600.00 Longevity 500.00 600.00 450.00 600.00 600.00 Bduc. Incrcoants-Caroor Incentive 54,670.50 58,013.80 38,886.02 60,207.23 60,207.23 ®ttra Services & Expenses 7,200.00 9,000.00 5,503.56 9,000.00 9,000.00 Contingent 37,194.63 40,000.00 30,202.20 36,000.00 no approp. ryas 24.750.00 Matron Services 1,000.00 Repl. Parts & Maint., Tires 8.500.00 office Supplies & Oth. Expanses 1.000•00 Printing & Forms 203 730.00 a975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated eocpended Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Recommends uoq Officer Contingent 2,000.00 2,000.00 581.19 2,000.00 2,000.00 Utilities 21,500.00 22,500.00 17,643.20 21,500.00 no approp. Electricity 3,800.00 Gas 100.OD Fuel 3,200.00 Telephone & Teletype 14,400.00 Building Maintenance 2,500.00 3,000.00 1,978.01 3,820.00 3,820.00 Medical Mcpanse 4,000.00 9,000.00 8,989.93 4,000.00 4,000.00 Training 11,385.00 16,839.00 13,083.47 20,195.00 20,195.00 Uniforms Regular Nan 22,500.00 22,000.00 15,124.62 22,500.00 22,500.00 School Traffic Supervisors 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,962.24 3,000.00 3,000.00 Parking Motor Supervisors 450.00 450.00 370.44 450.00 450.00 Kaint• Expanse Canino Corps 4.000.00 4,000.00 2,978.39 4,000.00 4,000.00 New Cars 21,000.00 24,000.00 23,291.15 23,000.00 25,000.00 Copying Machine' 1,400.00 1,400.00 909.01 1,400.00 1,400.00 Now Radios 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 36,640.00 36,640.00 Radio Warranty contract, Maim., Battery Replacement 4,833.00 4,075.00 1,428.67 2,600.00 2.600.00 Eraathalysor Supplies 600.00 400.00 201.35 400.00 400.00 Radar Resuscitator Nxintanance 500.00 500.00 133.00 500.00 500.00 Medical Supplies 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Multi Channel Recorder Maint. 370.00 570.00 570.00 Communications Control Console 25,000.00 25,000.00 Photo. Identification Equipment 2,925.00 750.00 750.00 Community Relations Program 500.00 New Typewriter 250.00 no approp. New Duplicating Machine 525.00 525.00 Kew Calculator 275.00 275.00 Siren & Roof Lights 790.00 790.00 Now Van - Dog Officer 4,600.00 no approp. Bagineari.ng Design Consultant - Mobile Data Terminals - Phase 3 1.900.00 1,900.00 Now Radio Haunt. Brackets (20) 1,600.00 2,600.00 Special Investigations 1,500.00 1,500.00 911 Systma 1,871.50 2.871.50 Property Damage 3,868.85 1,418.98 265.00 Piro Department: ;salary of Chief 25,288.00 25,188.00 19,745.60 25,188.00 25.188.00 Deputy Fire Chiefs (4) 93,690.00 85,054.45 77,435.76 75,000.00 75,000.00 Captains (6) 114,569.00 114,569.00 04,049.86 100,000.00 100,000.00 Lieutenants (10) 258,028.70 248,940.50 201,2B2.50 258,426.00 258,426.00 Mechanic (2) 16.367.00 16,367.00 12,830.95 16,367.00 16,367.00 Firefighters (97) 1,285,646.30 1.319,637.00 912,174.961,221,012.00 1,211,812.00 Fire Alarm Operators (2) 25,188.00 25,188.00 19,745.60 25,188.00 25,188.00 Principal Clerk 9,000.00 9,405.00 7,299.00 9,830.00 9,830.00 Holiday 74,050.00 75,765.00 63.458.40 73,780.00 73,780.00 Overtime 63,000.00 B3,000.00 77,222.04 63,000.00 40,000.00 Longevity 81,248.04 84.427.12 60,242.48 84,120.00 84,120.00 Incentive Pay 2,990.00 6,870.00 4.057.50 4,250.00 4,250.00 uniforms 5,000.00 7,500.00 5,518.76 7,500.00 7,500.00 Medical Expenses 3,300.00 2,970.00 533.77 2,970.00 2,970.00 Training Pay & Mcpansas 2,000.00 1,800.00 533.70 1,800.00 1,800.00 Utilities 19,074.71 18,000.00 16,729.72 18,000.00 no approp. Electricity 7,500.00 Gas 500.00 Fuel 4,000.00 Telephone 6,000.00 Painting & Rapairs 500.00 450.00 432.62 450.00 450.00 Contingent 18,500.00 18,041.92 16,414.23 18.000.00 no approp. Gasoline 7,000.00 Vehicle Repairs 2.500.00 Office Supplies 635.00 Firo Prevention Program 700.00 building Maint. & Supplies 3,465.00 Fire Fighting Equipment 3,700.00 New Hose & Fittings 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Haw Tires 1,000.00 900.00 32.36 900.00 900.00 Air Pak leak 500.00 500.00 500.00 Out-of-Stato Travel 500.00 500.00 Medical Supplies 1,000.00 900.00 508.09 900.00 900.00 204 1975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expended Requested Cc®ittoa to 4/15/77 Recommends Apparatus Closed Cab 4,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Hurst Power Tool 5,000.00 Diesel Closed Cab L-1 20,000.00 20,000.0E Pneumatic Air Cutting Chisel 195.00 195.00 Thomas Le9 Splints 220.0E 220.00 Ramp & Fence Repair Sta. 3 4,000.00 4,000.00 Mobile Police Radio 1,241.00 1,241.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ( 5 192,289.00) Salary of Health Agent 14,740.00 16,590.00 14,277.05 16,100.00 16.100.00 Deputy Health Agent 12,645.00 13,750.00 2,944.88 14,370.0E 14,370.00 Sanitarian 12,125.00 11,465.00 8.790.62 Sanitary Inspector 12,275.00 12,275.00 Public Health Physician 3,629.90 3,385.00 1,689.60 3,365.00 3,385.0E Public Health Nurses (2) 22,480.00 23,490.00 18,448.40 24,550.00 24,550.00 Principal Clark 8,405.00 9,095.00 7.063.64 9,a30.00 9,830.00 Senior Clark 7,595.00 8,350.00 6,381.50 8„570.00 6,570.00 Senior Clerk 7,353.45 7,677.76 3,934.78 8.570.00 8,570.00 Dental Clinic 5,335.00 5,335.00 3,741.00 5,335.00 5,335.00 Longevity 1,130.00 1,750.00 903.15 2,150.00 2,150.0E Contingent 3,000.00 4,161.40 3,342.90 5,000.00 no approp. Telephone 1,650.00 Insurance 300•00 Gas, Auto. (taint. & Repairs 1,200.00 Office Supplies & Oth. Expense 800•00 Contagious & Chronic 9,000.00 9,000.00 0,276.14 9,GOO.00 no &Wrap. Hospital Caro 9,000.00 Clinics 3,500'00 Lab. Services 2,500.00 Mosquito Control 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,300.00 3,300.0E Dental Hygienists (2) 12,740.00 13,190.00 30,411.90 13,910.00 13,910.00 Transportation 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,298.00 2,350.00 1,800.00 Well Baby 1,000.00 1,000.00 50.00 1,ODO.00 no approp. Cars (2) 8,400.0E 6,000.00 Admin. Assistant 5,000.00 5,230.00 2,496.00 no approp. no &pprop- Medical Services 8,875.0E 10,ODO.00 5,401.67 10,000.00 no approp. Medical Supplies 1,500.0E 1,500.00 1,082.67 1,500.00 no approp. Lead Testing Machine 4,500.00 mo &wrap. Inspector Of Animals 1,500.00 1,SOE.00 1,124.91 1,500.00 1,500.00 Multi Service Center: uirector 22,800.00 13,750.00 10,620.65 14,851.00 14,831.00 Counselor 10,500.00 11,290.00 8,560.00 11,743.00 11.743.00 Resource Worker 8,150.00 8,785.00 6,664.94 Community Relations Specialist 9,490.00 9,490.00 Clerk Typist 100.00 no approp. Youth Coordinator 100.00 100.00 Supplies 1,000.00 1.000.00 942.38 1,300.00 2,300.00 Utilities 6,821.01 8.500.00 6,598.72 7,500.0E no approp. Telephone 3,600.00 Gas 1,700.00 Blactricity 2,200.00 Contracted Services 2,591.00 2,206.00 875.23 2,210.00 2,210.00 Equipment 500.00 538.00 223.30 150.00 150.00 Contingencies 300.00 121.00 25.65 350.00 no approp. Building Repairs 25'00 Conference Expense 100.E0 PUBLIC WORKS OEPARISaM ( $ 3,118,724.00) Administration: • Salaries 146,594.00 154,527.0E 116,505.70 151.243.00 151,243.00 Supt. Public Works (22,710.00) (23,730.00) (24,800.00) (24,800.00) Asst. Supt. (10,749.00) (19,855.00) (20,750.00) (20,750.00) - Head Clark (10,"0.00) (10,910.00) (11,400.00) (11,400.00) Water Rogistrar ( 647.00) ( 647.00) (647.00) (647.00) Principal Acct. Clarks (4) (37,950.00) (40,030.00) (42,222.00) (42,222.00) Senior Clerk Typists (2) (14,220.00) (15,610.00) (16,694.00) (16,694.00) 1975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expanded Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Recommends Timekeeper (11,675.00) (12,200.00) (12,750.00) (12,7S0.00) Motor Readers (2) (30,195.00) (31,545.00) (21,980.00) (21,980.00) Labor 1,228,000.00 1,228,000.00 overtime 90,000.00 90,000.00 Labor &Overtime 1,209,321.28 1,236,687.16 948,644.27 Longevity 35,44S.00 47.976.00 34,069.33 58,645.00 58,645.00 Contingent 8,500.00 8,535.00 3,765.87 8,500.00 no approp. Printing, Forms 4,030.00 Service Contracts I DOD 00 Office Supplies & Oth. Exp. 2:470:00 Metric Measure (Weights) 1,000.00 Car Expense 4,400.00 4.400.00 3,186.62 3,D00.00 4,400.00 Highway Soction: salaries 41,565.00 43,054.00 33.743.00 45,390.00 45,390.00 Asat. Supt. (17,315.00) (18,095.00) (18,910.00) (10,910.00) Foreman (2) (24,250.00) (24,959.00) (26,480.00) (26,480.00) Construction 19,000.00 20,200.00 25,497.46 36,000.00 36.000.00 Gan. Maint. & Incinerator 38,025.80 38,019.43 27,331.51 38,000.00 38,000.00 Snow & Ica Removal 197,954.52 299,296.69 291,579.49 100,000.00 100,ODO.00 Street & Side. Maint. & Constr. 150,000.00 145,000.00 139,012.56 175,000.00 175,000.00 Traffic Painting & Signs 7,350.00 7,500.00 4,651.41 7.300.00 7,500.00 Rubbish Disposal 350.000.00 357,500.00 242,100.74 378,950.00 376,950.00 utilities Section: salaries 27,811.00 30,181.00 21.415.83 31,550.00 31,350.00 Asst. Supt. Water ( 100.00) ( 100.00) Asst. Supt. DPW Utll. (15,586.00) (17,411.00) (18,310.00) (18,310.Do) Water Constr. Foreman (12,123.00) (12,670.00) (13,240.00) (13.240.00) Constr. Maint. Mat. & Expense 62.200.00 56,200.00 43,361.12 62,200.00 62,200.00 Phosphate & Fluoridation 18,000.00 15,000.00 12,247.51 10,000.00 10.000.00 Sewer & Drainage Maint. &Constr. 19.000.00 17,000.00 6,392.21 17,000.00 17,000.00 Haw Radios (2) 1,700.00 1,700.00 Now Radios (3) 3.241.00 3,141.00 3^ Gas Driven Pump 530.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 M.J. 10" Adapt. C-1 12^ Machine 2,245.00 Multi Purpose Saw 660.00 Hach Turbidimotor 800.00 800.00 D.P.D. Calorimetric Test Kit 100.00 100.00 Cemetery &urounds Soction: .'salaries 27,600.00 29,615.00 21,850.04 30,000.00 30.000.00 Met. Supt. Cm. &Gr. (15,675.00) (16,945.00) (16,310.00) (18,310.00) Forestry Foreman (12,125.00) (12,670.00) (11,690.00) (11,690.00) Materials & Expense 20,000.00 20,000.00 17,040.87 25,000.00 25,000.00 Spray & Pesticide Material 1,400.00 1,400.00 20.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 Mow Trees, shrubs, flowers 4,500.00 4,500.00 3,259.30 4,500.00 4,500.00 Playground Equipment 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,837.14 3.000.00 3,OD0.00 Trimmers 220.00 220.00 250.00 250.00 How Chain Saws (3) 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 D. Filipallo Playground Sprinkler System 10.900.00 Groans (Cemetery) 600.00 Rotary Tiller (7 H. P.) 775.00 Lights Saltonstall Park 26,000.00 10,657.40 Lights Parker Playground 16,000.00 10,675.40 Engineering & Inspection Section: Salaries 158,145.00 164,043.00 128,267.81 172,810.00 172,810.00 Town Engineer, Gr. V (29,000.00) (19,835.00) (20.750.00) (20.750.00) Senior Engineering Aid (45,325.00) (46,943.00) (49,495.00) (49.495.00) Insp. Plumb. &Gas Pitting* (14,740.00) (15,405.00) (16,100.00) (16,200.00) Sealer Weights & Measures (12,645.00) (13,215.00) (13,810.00) (13.810.00) Asst. Supt. Wires (15,265.00) (15,950.00) (16,670.00) (16,670.00) Etac. Foreman (14,205.00) (14,845.00) (15,S15.00) (1s,513.00) Bloc. Lineman (2) (25,290.00) (26,430.00) (27,620.00) (27,620.00) Lineman (1) (11,673.00) (12,200.00) (12,750.00) (12,750.00) Inspector of Buildings ( 100.00) ( 100.00) Maintenance Wire 3,000.00 5,000.00 2,977.48 5,000.00 3,000.00 Christmas Lighting 2,500.00 2,50D.00 1,765.15 2,500.00 2,500.00 Aerial Cable 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,373.22 1,50D.00 1,500.00 In-Sorvlca Training 130.00 150.00 130.00 150.00 Surveyor's Calculator 895.00 895.00 206 iviS-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated tbcpended Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Rocomaands Equipment Section: Salaries 27,350.00 30,051.00 23,097.10 31,405.00 31.405.00 Asst. Supt. Kit. & Equip. (15,675.00) (17,851.00) (15,655.00) (18,655.00) Bldg. Miint. Craftsman (11,675.00) (12,200.00) (12,750.00) (12,750.O0) Parts 45,000.00 45,729.93 46,791.04 55,000.00 50,000.00 Gas, Oil, Grease 50,000.00 50,000.00 46,524.37 50,000.00 50,000.00 Tires 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,524.47 12,000.00 12,000.00 Repair Shop Tools 1,500.00 1,500.00 3.10 1,500.00 1,500.00 Municipal Garage Equipment 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,443.68 5.000.00 5.000.00 Heat, Power, Utilities 197,400.00 217,140.00 194,809.65 257.140.00 no approp. Electricity 222,780.00 Lias 810.00 Telephone 11.000.00 Fuel 24,550.00 Mork Clothes 17,000.00 17,050.00 11,238.14 17,850.00 17,850.00 Training & Safaty Program 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 VMT0RAN'S SERVICES ( $ 89,644.00) Salary of Veteran's Agent 14,658.76 15,405.00 12,146.25 16,100.00 16,100.00 Investigator 9,542.68 10,360.85 a,100.48 11,400.00 11,400.00 Clerk Typist 6,865.00 7,175.00 3,793.40 7,250.00 7,250.00 Longovity 500.00 600.00 441.00 700.00 700.00 Veteran's Benefits 180,463.85 61,772.43 39.865.45 60,000.00 50,000.00 office Expense 1,300.00 1,300.00 750.21 2,300.00 no &wrap. Telephone 600.00 Office Supplies & Expense 700.00 Car Expense (2) 720.00 720.00 540.00 960.00 720.00 Physicians 2,174.00 2,174.00 1,627.20 2,174.00 2,174.00 SCHOOL DSPARTI0?M ($10,417,473.00) Administration: Salaries 206,261.00 217,645.00 162,722.72 221,044.00 221,044.00 Other Expenses 44,555.00 56,564.00 29,315.27 52,794.00 52,794.00 Out Of State Travel 2,500.00 3,400.00 3,400.00 Instruction: Salaries 7,007,839.50 7,140,914.90 4,779,945.19 7,161,283.00 7,161,283.00 Other expenses 463,629.32 312,874.25 424,658.89 523,960.00 528,960.00 Out of State TYavol 1,500.00 1,350.00 5,350.00 5,350.00 Other School Services: Salaries 158,208.00 168,184.32 121,415.16 165,816.00 165,016.00 Other Expanses 248,922.00 286,900.00 191,865.16 297,177.00 297,177.00 Operation & Ptint. of Plant: balarios 510,757.36 539,530.00 429,076.95 544,653.00 544,653.00 Other Mgwnsas 692,615.00 673,093.00 498,081.51 662.097.00 662,097.00 Pixed Charges 39,200.00 43,W.00 36,816.72 51,459.00 51,459.00 Co=munity Services 12,500.00 16,500.00 14.340.30 10,150.00 18,150.00 Acquisition of Fixed Assets 124,780.76 88,161.00 51,305.50 61,048.00 61,048.00 Programs With Other Districts 279,914.99 343,021.00 229.202.06 417,242.00 417,242.00 bchool Renovations (Art. 38) 254,900.00 193,859.06 227,000.00 227,000.00 LIBRARY DBPARIVaMT ( $570,222.00) Personal Services 394,764.72 409,659.00 315,291.52 432,888.00 no approp. Professional Staff (27) 298,383.00 Permanent P.T. Staff (4) 24,624.00 Part Tine Personnel 39,953'00 Custodial & Clerical (5) 31,490.00 Wartime & Sunday Staff 5,870.00 Longevity 7,260.00 Administrative Expense 16,860.00 19,100.00 12,321.57 20,510.00 no approp. Office Supplies & encpanse 2,300.00 Printing 2,700.OD Postage 2,400.00 Bldg. Kaint. & Supplies 3,620.00 Library Supplies & Materials 9,500.00 cloaks &Other Library Materials 72,390.00 72,397.50 56,262.00 76,745.00 76,745.00 Uut.Of State Travel 500.00 no approp. Centractural Owponse 26,933.00 28,544.79 19,029.31 32,075.00 no approp. Telephone 4,100.00 207 1v7S-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expanded Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Rocoumends nloctricity 11,500.00 Fuel 9,250.00 Gas &Water 875.00 Delivary & Travel 1,450.00 Mork Study 500.00 !hint. Supplies & Services 4,400.00 Capital Outlay 4,150.00 14,878.00 6,043.72 18,212.00 no approp. Office Equipment 2,424.00 Furniture & Fixtures 7,021.00 Audio Visual Equipment 317.00 Bldg. Repair & Ro mdolling 3.550.00 RECREATION DEPARTMENT ( ,;905,696.30) Salary Recreation Director 13,748.00 14,914.00 11,669.42 16,100.00 16,100.00 Assistant Director 3,250.00 3,250.00 2,000.00 3,396.00 3,250.00 mead Supervisor -Girls 1,850.00 1,850.00 1,415.00 1,933.00 1,850.00 Principal Acet. Clark 9,880.25 10,120.00 7,956.27 10,575.00 20,575.00 Supervisor's Salaries 48,860.06 50,178.00 30,075.33 50,000.00 50,000.00 Mpira Salaries 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 Longevity 600.00 400.00 500.00 500.00 Opor. Costs C/Paq., Auto Allow. 22,664.30 21,000.00 12,587.44 21,000.00 no approp. Printing 500.00 Transportation 1,000.00 Telephone 900.00 Auto. Allowanco 860.OD Sporting Equipment 4,000.00 Office Supplies & Expense 2,740.00 Caup Paquos. Salaries 7,100.00 Transportation 1,600.00 Insurance 600.00 Supplies & Mcponso 2,700.00 Program for M/Nandicapped 16,000.00 16,800.00 12,058.76 16,300.00 no approp. Salaries 10,685.00 Transportation 3.600.00 Supplies 1.715.00 Auto. Allowance 860.00 860.OD 614.00 Ica Rental/Outdoor Skating 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,836.85 3,000.00 3,000.DO Pilot Programs 700.00 700.00 645.00 700.00 700.00 municipal Skating Arena: Personal Services 76.802.80 80,109.70 35,260.52 74,801.30 no approp. Manager 15,890.00 Aset. manager 11,635.00 Zamboni mechanic 10,712.00 Zamboni Operators 20,872.80 Clark Typist P/T 2,135.00 Skate Guards & monitors 2,024.OD Police Officers 1,540.00 Snack Bar Employees 4,942.50 Officials 1,620.00 Instructors, Skating Lessons 2,750.00 utilities $0,000.00 60,000.00 4S,647.29 60,000.00 no approp. Electricity 43.500.00 Gas 15,000.00 Telephone 1,140.00 Water .360.00 Supplies & maintenance, 14,000.00 14,000.00 5,645.34 15,561.35 no approp. Gasoline 850.00 Zamboni, Rapl. & parts 2,150.00 Adv., printing, Office Supp. 1,SSO.00 Equip. Repair & Supplies 9,450.00 Food & Related Supplies 11,500.00 11,500.00 7,589.44 11,500.00 11,500.00 PQHLIC DEBT AND INTEREST ( 5 S,185,160.75) - Town Debt 804,000.00 936,044.62 746,044.62 995,000.00 99S,000.00 Arsenal Park 1,875,000,001,875,000.00 Interest 405,797.50 343.853.73 269,304.73 308,660.75 308,660.75 Cost of Certifying Bonds 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,605.25 5,D00.00 5,000.00 Cost of Foreclosures 2,989.37 330.55 2,500.00 1,500.00 208 1975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-78 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Expended Requested Committee to 4/15/77 Recommends UNM ASSIFI OD ( $ 4,210.706.43) Pensions and Annuities 657,239.69 589,888.46 461,608.01 585,000.00 585,000.00 Indemnification, Piro-Police 500.00 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 Cost of Living 21,000.00 16,038.96 22,000.00 no approp. Insurance 75,000.00 92,816.00 92,B1S.09 102.500.00 102,500.00 Group Insurance 400,058.13 418,397.35 288,539.98 585,000.00 585,000.00 Printing Town Report 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,092.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Reserve Fund 130,000.00 250,000.00 185,263.70 250,000.00 250,000.00 Contingent 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,428.73 5,000.00 5,000.00 Civil Dafoose: Salary of Director 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,961.85 2,500.00 2,500.00 Senior Clerk 4,200.00 4,366.00 3,427.60 4,562.28 4,562.28 Longevity 100.00 150.00 112.50 200.00 200.00 civil Defense 10,417.00 9,500.00 6.017.79 9.600.00 no approp. Telephone 400.00 Supplies, Equipment 1,300.00 Office Supplies, Services Exp. 600.00 Auxiliary Piro 3,150.00 Auxiliary Police 2,500.00 Communications 750.00 Cn9insering 900.00 Council For Aging: Operating Expense 5,000.00 5.625.00 3,532.77 7,675.00 no approp. Office Supplies a tDspanse 2,675.00 Transportation 4.400.00 Telephone 600.00 Drop In Center 2,250.00 2,250.00 1,486.64 2.590.00 no approp. Salaries, Instructors 1.500.00 Supplies 3 Expanaa I,090.00 Bus, inc. gas and maint. 12,000.00 susses (Art. 86) 12,000.00 Bus Maintenance 2,150.00 1.905.02 Van Maintenance 1,430.00 1.319.02 Insurance 500.00 Transportation Exp. (bus 6 van) 2,710.00 no approp. u4soline 1,050.00 Bus, Van Maintenance 800.00 Supplies 60.00 Insuranc4 (van) 800.00 Bus Driver 100.00 no approp. None Care 2,200.00 2,100.00 Bicentennial Committee 10,360.00 12,093.68 12,007.73 Memorial Day 4,000:00 4,000.00 4.000.00 4,000.00 Independence Day 3.500.00 3,500.00 1,254.43 3,500.00 3,300.00 Veterans' Headquarters 6.000.00 6,000.00 3,840.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 Traffic Cos:sission 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Workman's Compensations Salary of Agent 3,244.00 3,244.00 2,433.60 3,SO0.00 3,244.00 Workman's Uotponsation 104,014.90 90,208.46 84,123.10 100,000.00 100,000.00 Conservation co®ission: operating Expenses 3,328.00 4,328.00 3,644.68 5.000.00 no approp. Salaries 3,100.00 Telephone 620.00 Office Supplies, duos 800.00 Wetlands Consultants 3,000.00 2,000.00 Consulting Fees 4,000.00 2,000.00 Landscaping 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Conservation Fund 7,500.00 34.699.52 34,099.52 10,000.00 7,500.00 Arsenal Park: Salaries 100.00 100.00 Consulting Fees L2,000.00 no approp. Work Study Program 2,000.00 2.118.95 1,916.32 3,000.00 3,000.00 Contributory Ratirament: Pension Fund 1,122,823.00 1,443,649.00 1,445,649.00 1,201,338.00 2,201,339.00 Workman's Comp. Credits 2,168.88 4,075.31 4,075.51 3,732.15 3.732.15 0xpense Fund 22,240.00 21,050.00 21,850.00 25,185.00 no approp. Salaries 21,230.00 Telephone 30D.OD Conferance Expenses 1,000.00 Office Supplies 6 0xponso 209 1,655.00 1975-76 1976-77 1976-77 1977-75 1977-78 Appropriated Appropriated Mgendod Requested Cosmittaa to 4/l5/77 Recoamonds Cost of Living 45.000.00 46,000.00 no approp. Hackney Rules Printing 500.00 Postage 8kpense 15,000.00 21,577.74 26,376.76 21,SM.00 21.500.00 Underwood 8 Doble Lease 800.00 900.00 379.11 Doble Btgr. Co. lease 900.00 900.00 Photocopy Expense 5,800.00 5,8o0.00 4,683.48 5,600.00 5,800.00 Highway Construction (Art. 10) 141,725.00 77,861.03 119,000.00 119,000.00 Unpaid Bills 447.25 16,370.86 14.862.78 Child Development (Art. 13) 2,000.00 1,600.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Youth Resource Board 45,642.41 134,833.75 128,312.37 Mental Health (Art. 14) 15,000.00 15,000.00 7,500.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 School Space (Art. 34) 25,000.00 15,100.00 D.P.N. Equipment (Art. 11) 750.000.00 750,000.00 D.P.W. Arch. Services (Art. 12) 345,000.00 345,000.00 relavin Hire (Art. 25) 12.000.00 Table 'traffic Lights - Belmont h School Streets (Art. 41) 1,750.00 1.750.00 Energy Study-D.P.N. (Art. 42) 4,000.00 4,000.00 Tree Consultant (Art. 43) 13,000.00 Indef. P.P. Ligbting-Victory Plold (Art. 44) 58,823.00 Indef. P.P. Guard Rail-Stoneleigh Rd. (Art. 45) 1,525.00 Indef. P.P. Budget Analyst (Art. 46) 15,000.00 no approp. Microfilm Records (Art. 47) 15,000.00 13,000.00 Ramps, Town Hall (Art. 48) 300.00 500.00 Veterans, /Yaorials (Art. 49) 9,000.00 9.000.00 22,229,827.96 24,217,072.49 17,865,605.76 26,805,483.13 26,499,677.78 SPECIAL TM MMMNGs School Renovations (Art. 1) 5,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 School Building Coamitteo (Art. 4) 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,010,000.00 5,010,000.00 210 IF Finance Committee Recommendations are followed there will be an e0.00 Increase in The Tax Rate for 1977 - 78 211 y 0 +� 'co O Q � Lid a� � °?3oc�n �o � o �, � � o �n u ao �. a� s. �s I-, U °°, k as s s. "° o a� a ai O WcnWUCAAwrF-SUE-� � rxw cnacnv� W �n9 o y O o ^ 0 cCd cd ° 0 ° V ,v W W 'b ,v ca 3 Z`vM av) wxw w � v� a � c7c7w. x � cnw a A NCN0000Q N 0v-+ 00 Nu» N �ONM N a .� M00 %D 0 "oNN00N �-+ M00 00 a a � a w o ti z A H � � N0 0Z y 0a uQGoV cd o .CU o � _ Cd NO ) c w r. a M3acd ° �op . cR 0 Q) . .Ae co z aaaaaaa < < < < < moaoQmoawoo 212 &. 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He is still being paid out of the Town Counsel's Extra Legal Services Account on an hourly basis while awaiting the report and recommendation of the Finance Committee concerning the office of Town Counsel and the desir- ability of the establishment of a legal department in the Town. The requirement to properly service the legal matters of the Town has changed drastically in the last three or four years. The legal services required now are much greater than in the past. The col- lective bargaining procedures and problems especially in connection with Police and Fire negotiations and their binding arbitration law are complicated and time-consuming as far as preparation and presentation are concerned and much more time is necessary to prepare for these negotiations and trials. There are many more department heads requesting assistance. The Town will be served to a much greater and more efficient degree with additional legal time available to the various departments, com- mittees and officials thereby trying to avoid legal entanglements before they happen rather than waiting until it is too late to correct a bad situation. The late Philip F. Grogan, Esquire, was Town Counsel from 1966 to 1974 at which time he was appointed Town Clerk to succeed the late George B. Wellman. Mr. Grogan was hired as a part-time Town Counsel at a salary of about $6,000 in 1966 which increased finally to $12,000 when he left the office in 1974. Most citizens do not realize that Mr. Grogan actually spent full time performing legal services for the Town and did this because he wanted to give top grade service to the Town and even though he had a part-time assistant, he found that 229 it took him full time to do the work correctly and he was willing to give the Town this extra time. During these eight or nine years, the Town had continuity of service in the Town Counsel's office. Town of- ficials and the various departments of the Town could communicate easily and quickly with the Town Counsel as he was always available. Mr. Grogan spent 2,000 or more hours per year doing legal work for the Town, his part-time assistant spent about 1,000 hours serving the Town's legal needs. Mr. Grogan's top salary during his last two or three years was$12,000 and-his Assistant's salary was $3,000, a total of only $15,000 paid by the Town for about 3,000 hours of legal services furnished by Mr. Grogan and his Assistant. This represents an hourly rate of pay of$5.00 per hour for legal work furnished to the Town by Mr. Grogan and his Assistant in 1974 and less than $5.00 per hour in prior years when Mr. Grogan received less than $12,000 per year for his salary. Mr. Grogan would never request an increase in pay. His outstanding ability as an attorney and his willingness to work many, many hours beyond the time required, by his employment, was not generally known to the citizens of Watertown. Since 1974 the Town has appointed six different Town Counsels. This disrupts the continuity of the office. The pay is still the same. The recent Town Counsels have independent law practices which they cannot afford to abandon to do the Town's legal work on a part- time basis. In my opinion, the time now required, even with a full- time assistant and extra outside attorneys, is more than a part-time Town Counsel can give to Town business, especially if a legal depart- ment is created so that all legal matters go through this department. When outside attorneys are hired, the Town will pay on an average of $40 to$100 per hour for their services. The Town, at least for the last three or four years, has paid a part-time Town Counsel, who will work about 1,000 hours per year, the sum of $12,000.and an Assistant to the Town Counsel, who will work practically full-time or about 2,000 hours per year, the sum of $12,000 to $16,000 respectively. This means that the Town, assuming the part-time Town Counsel does put in 1,000 hours of work, will receive a total of 3,000 hours of legal service per year for an expenditure of$12,000 plus $16,000 or a total amount of$28,000 per year. This, as you can readily see, is $9.34 per hour for competent legal services or about 20% of the lowest sum charged by an outside attorney. The time may come when the Town will not be able to secure the services of competent legal counsel for such a small rate of pay. 230 It is my opinion, and I shall so recommend, that the legal affairs of the Town can be carried out much more efficiently and economically by creating a full-time legal department as part of the Town govern- ment under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, with a full- time Town Counsel, a full-time legal secretary and an appropriation in the "Extra Legal Services Account" to employ such Assistant Counsel as the Board of Selectmen with advice and approval of Town Counsel shall deem necessary and expedient. This will be similar to the way Newton, Waltham, Arlington and other com- munities conduct their legal affairs. This office, as in the past, has worked closely and in full cooperation with every department, Committee, Board or Official of the Town, that has requested the services of the Town Counsel, to the best of our ability. The office has continued to prosecute cases for and against the Town as required by the Town By-Laws and requested by Town Officials. May I personally thank the Board of Selectmen, the Administrative Assistant to said Board, the Auditor, the Treasurer, my staff in the office, Department Heads and all others for the help, cooperation and assistance given to the legal department during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Herbert 0. Berry, Town Counsel 231 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT This is the report of the Purchasing Department for the calendar year 1977. During the year, a total of 9,313 orders were processed and issued. This included 5,320 orders for the School Department. There was a total of 480 sealed bids which. included 5,225 major items as used by all departments. We are still purchasing rock salt and gasoline with seven other cities and towns as a collective purchase ageeement. Permission for this has also been allowed by Statutes. Gasoline has still not been decontrolled, but rumors are heavy that this will soon happen and the prognosis is that gasoline prices will rise approximately .05 cents per gallon. We will watch this very closely in the months to come. I wish to express my appreciation to the Honorable Board of Select- men and the heads of all departments for their cooperation. Respectfully submitted, William F. Oates Purchasing Agent 232 REPORT OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully submits its Annual Report covering the operation of the Watertown Con- tributory Retirement System for the calendar year ending December 31, 1977. 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 1977, twenty-five were enrolled as members of the Watertown Retirement System, eighteen withdrew and twenty-four retired, which brought the active membership of the Watertown Retirement System up to 829. The twenty-four retired during the year 1977 were: Santa Arria Frank V. Brandolino Marie Deneen Ernest Evans Margaret Ferguson Joseph Ford Robert Gildea Fred Hamilton Thomas Joyce Irene Lamprakis Robert LeBlanc Mary Lenihan John Lund Walter MacDonald Alice Madden John Manning Joseph McCarthy John Messina Presentine Morrisey Daniele Pugliese Gerald Rose Michael Russo Leo Topjian Charles Walton It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of (6) Pensioners who passed away during the year 1977: Mary Beirne Mary Coen William Gibson John F. Hafford Katherine Landry Lillian Sullivan 233 NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID -1977' Aiello, Anthony F. June 4, 1976 395.64 3,324.06 3,720.60 Alberico, Jerry Jan.1, 1969 512.76 6,730.1.4 7,243.20 Austin, Bertha Jan.29,1971 -- 2,211.30 2,211.30 ?artley, Richard June 27,1975 939.?L 6,720.00 7,659.24 Basile, James Jan. 1,1970 294.84 6,226.4h 6,521.26 P.edrosian, Sahag 1:ay 31, 1966 755.28 6,136.80 6,C•92.04 leirne, Nary Oct.13,1976 560.88 2,729.52 3,290.40 Bergman, ?leanor R. N.cv.16,1963 110.28 3.,103.46 1,?13.74 Beverlj, Yarjorie Dec.31,1966 590.88 5,998.56 6,589.44 Bianconi, Frances July 1, 1970 483,.68 5,558.70 6,040.38 Blake, Y.ary C. March 1, 1975 1,056.12 7,217.04 8,273.16 Boudakian, Armand April 1, 1955 37.56 7,9142.92 7,980.48 Brady, Rose Sept.S, 1967 414.36 7,652.40 8,d>6.76 Brescia, Vincenza Nov.6, 1956 177.24 2,120.52 2,297.76 Brandolino, Frank V. April 27,1977 409.22 7,206.84 7,616.0E Brogie, Katherine Dec.31 1971 4C9.46 4,943.28 5,432.76 3rogle, Dorothy Scpt.1�,1963 269.64 2,296.62 2,566.26 Burke, Walter J. Nov.25, 1971 659.16 8,967.36 9,626.52 Futler, Helen Aug.3, 1973 333.84 1,679.52 2,013.36 Butler, Olga March 1, 1961 152.88 2,398.62 2,551.50 Hythewood, Dm iel hay 1, 1957 210.36 9,1511.80 9,365.16 Callahan, Dennis Dec.3, 1960 280.20 6,389.52 6,669.72 Callan, John Nov.14,1974 878.52 7,"41.28 8,719.80 Carailli, Donata Aug.26, 1952 57.12 1,919.A8 1,977.00 Camposano, Paul Jan.29,1973 801.12 8,082.72 8,P83.84 Caracashian, Anna June 26, 1969 6L.20 90.06 607.26 Carbone, RafSaella Sept.6,1958 -- 2,L14.76 2,1,24.76 Carney, Raymond J. Sept.24, 1976 776.40 1,,138.h4 h,914.P.4 Carr, Mary Nov.15,1966 129.72 1,LO6.28 1,536.00 Carroll, Richard June 30,1960 68.3.6 8,172.28 8,21i0.1t4 Casey, Alice Dec.19,1954 121.60 2,368.?0 2,L90.00 Centola, Benedict J. Sept.25,1975 737.31 10,718.79 11,456.3.0 Chambe_-lain, James April 26, 1966 359.88 8,094.48 6,456-36 Chapman, Richard June 7, 1965 153.8L 6,697.56 6,851.40 Clark, William Feb.l, 1957 178.80 8,273.16 C,451.96 Cloonan, James :'ay L, 1969 91.20 8,263.68 8,354.80 Cochrane, Joseph Jan.15,1959 155.LO 7,825.08 7,980.L8 Coen, Clary A. June 30,1962 39.66 419.60 459.26 Coughlin, Agnes Lay 12, 1977 215.93 1,537.81 1,753.74 Collins, Charles Nov.], 1969 272.64 7,619.76 7,892.40 Conlon, Thomas Dec. 7, 1970 850.68 12,EO5.92 13,662.60 Connors, Anne Aug.31,1954 184.56 2,602.62 2,787.18 Connors, Virginia April 1,1957 -- 6,322.80 6,322.80 Cook, Dorothy Sent.10,1973 519.96 4,1L5.94 4,665.90 Cornick, Olive Yarch 2, 1952 1-40.28 2,215.80 2,356.C$ Cowles, Alice June 30,1971 99.72 897.66 997.38 Curran, Kathleen July 5, 1967 147.36 1,313.76 1,461.12 Daley, Catherine Dec.31,1967 41?.72 5,257.02 5,674.74 Dawson, Yichael Dec.24,1968 -- 3,627.96 3,627.96 Dedeyan, AnVel July 1, 1973 605.29 5,LG4.26 6,009.54 Derelice, Yo3a Dec.9, 1972 --- 3,680.34 3:680.34 =eneen, Farie Nov.16,1976 232.23 1,248.!9 1,4R0.72 Devaney, Nary Jan.31,1966 370:56 3,341t.04 3,711t.60 DiGregorio,Francisco July 31,1964 453.72 4,510.86 4,9'4.58 Diodato,Leonora Aug.24,1961 -- 2,565.66 2,565.66 Dunten, Nellie Sept.20,1962 -- 6,926.40 A,9?6.40 Durnan,Janes H. Aug.23,1973 517.20 7,652.76 P,164.96 234 NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID- 1977 Byer, aI't3r`t klw.1C,1968 5Pl•04 2,917.08 3,498.12 Briton, Edward oct-5, 1972 605.88 102678.68 1;,284.56 lacqua,Z alvatore Loc.31,1962 31.32 7,949.16 7,980.48 Flp'ick, Ruth Dac.31,1962 316.56 4221.5.36 4,531.92 Emery, !!annah ::ay 26, 1958 51.72 55?.41 639.13 Fvanu, I:rrest. Jan.5,1977 535.82 12'816.47 13,352.29 Fairbanks;Willi am July 31,1951 519.h0 7,921.08 7,980.48 cy.Cer?ldine Ilec.22,1957 81.72 8V.78 928.50 ny"C -,.i,nm Sept.1,1965 212.04 2,384.88 2,596.92 erfuson, Narrarrt Jan.21, 1977 139.19 654.29 793.48 Finneran, Janes Sept.21, 1963 259.h4 8,024.28 8,283.72 Flaherty, F;arinrt Dec..5, 1958 -- 3,226.86 3,226.86 rontana, John Jan-26, 1959 36.72 6,507.36 6,544.08 Ford, James Oct.15,1968 432.24 5,136.24 5,568.48 ''ord, Jo ph, Jr. Z;e1+t.16, 1977 202.50 1,599.64 1,802".14 Forte, Antl:onj ;ay 12, 1972 292.20 2,085.1h 2,377.34 Forte, Pasquale Nov.2, 1970 1h9.64 6,069.24 6,218.88 Fourner, Philip Oct.l),,1965 366.84 8,3_ii.84 8,671:68 Fundekli an, Antonio Aui 1, 1969 273.84 2389.86 2,663.70 I'urdon, Thonas '!pv.6, 1974 778.32 6:795.36 7,573.68 Gallagher, Harien sr,>t.15,1967 --- 2,791.98 2,791.98 Gallil-an, Lawrence April 2, 1975 1354.80 10,973.16 12,327.96 Geraci,Anthony ' . Sept.l, 1975 342.00 11,319.56 11,661.56 Gildea, Hobert J. April 5, 1977 508.56 h,244.58 4,753.14 Gibson, William Sept. 1, 1965 172.36 2,740.58 2,912.94 :.ill, Katherine Julie 30, 1965 261.36 2,056.68 2,31P..04 Gilligan, Fdward I:cc. 31, 1965 429.24 3,821.52 4,250.76 Gillis, F.Blizabeth Feb. 1, 1970 236.76 -1,709.70 1,946.46 Oinnetti, Carraela June 22, 1972 -- 3,287.16 3,287.16 Goolishian, Thomas July 11, 1974 322.08 9,P64.92 10,187.00 Griffin, I;ary Nov. 1.7, 1%0 P6.96 6,078.84 6,385.80 Guy, Jennie June 30, 1971 218.40 2,420.87 2,639.27 Hafford, John Karch 8, 1973 6.3.2 63.20 69.32 Hafford, Yari,t Jan. 5, 1977 376AS 3,?9h.31 1071.19 1!01•opian, Robert. July 31, 1967 4'11.68 3,270.84 3,674.52 Fall, Ruth Yov.17, 1970 262.92 3,347.28 3,610.20 Hanilton, Fred Jnly 26., 197T 555.05 1,877.70 2,02.75 Uanley, Walter Sept.l, 1976 538.16 13,672.,r+6 14,210.72 Hanlon, John Alov.12, 1960 365.76 7,611,.72 7980.48 Hickey, Eleanor Hov.l, 1969 435-h8 4,446.73 4:882.21 Hetherini;ton, Nora Dec.30, 1974 574.44 5,976.00 6,550.44 Hilley, Con:,tance Sept.23,1967 -- 3,790.38 3,790.38 Hillier, S. Charles June 14, 1973 709.56 7,5(4.20 8,2?3.76 Mogan, Anna Oct. 30, 1974 306.8h 2,342.70 2,649.54 P olmes, Daisy Sept.11, 1968 195.72 1,51h.58 1,710.30 Hooban, John Jan. 6, 1972 3h4.16 2,315.82 2,65.9.98 Horan, John Oct. 29, 1965 132.84 h,288.74 4,421.58 Howe, Herbert Oct. 1, 1972 141h.80 11,700.24 13,115.06 Howley, :#azel Jan. 28, 1953 -- 3,029.22 3,029.22 Hyde, Joseph July 1, 1964 612.48 8,311.92 8,924.40 Igoe, Farion Earch 11, 1971 --- 8,608.08 8,606.08 Ingham, George Nov. 21, 1974 1075.32 9,776.52 10051.84 Izbicki, Rita March 1, 1961 224.76 1,793.52 2,018.28 Jennings, Catherine Jan. 26, 1961 -- 6,297.48 6,297.48 Johnston, Arthur Eay 26, 1976 779.16 5,319.08 6,098.24 Joyce, Thomas Jan. 11, 1977 1745.28 13,015.15 14,760.43 235 NAMES AND AMOUNT OF REIIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID-1977 Keefe, Elizabeth July 31, 1970 556.08 3815.34 4,371.42 Keenan, Margaret Sept. 15, 1954 112.44 2:120.16 2,232.60 Kelley, Edward Aug. 5, 19% 1,200.12 11,249.40 12,449.52 Kelley, Ralph March 10, 1974 569.52 2,290.98 2,860.50 Kelley, Vincent June 6, 1966 124.92 6,78204 6906.96 Kelly, Anne Sept. 1, 1968 601A4 7,676:04 8:277.48 Kelly, G®rge June 5, 1975 779.88 9,725.88 10,505.76 Kelly, George A. July 3, 1970 498.48 6,276.00 6,774.48 Kenney, Mrs.Margaret Aug.30, 1960 89.16 1,008.96 1,098.12 Kerivan, Helen Dec. 30,1966 455.04 7,135.32 7,590.36 Kirwan, Mary Oct.31, 1953 89.88 1,714.38 i,804.26 Krikorian, Sadie June 30, 1967 293.88 2,912.46 3206.34 Kyle, John Aug. 31, 1972 554.76 4,142.76 4:697.52 LaMorticelli, Domenic Aug. 1, 1958 88.56 7891.92 7,980.48 Landry, Katherine March 31, 1970 229.54 1:867.31 2,096.65 Landry, Katherine June 1, 1952 154.25 1,536.19 1,690.44 Lamprakis, Irene June 30, 1977 375.54 2,597.10 2,972.64 Lerner, Ethel June 20, 1961 76.20 796.14 872.34 LaRosa, Albert Aug. 6, 1974 449.04 2,377.02 2,826.06 LeBlanc, Robert June 21, 1977 523.89 5,995.20 6,519.09 Leighton, Mary Dec. 11,1970 129.24 1,049.82 1,179.06 Lenihan, Mary J. Jan. 12, 1977 381.93 2,686.26 3068.19 Leonard, Marguerite May 10, 1972 424.80 1695.96 2:120.76 Levins, Richard June 17, 1971 364.20 4:636.38 5,000.58 Lockwood, James J. Jan. 28, 1968 259.44 5,044.44 5,303.88 Lord, Joseph April 27, 1974 997.20 8,549.64 9;546.84 Lund, John Pay 6, 1977 222.55 909.38 1,131.93 Lupo, Jean July 21 1974 152.76 1,655.34 1,808.10 MacDonald, Ruth April 26, 1969 450.48 5,855.28 6,305.76 MacDonald, Walter F. March 2, 1977 336:71 4,041.05 4377.76 MacInnes, Mary Jan. 12, 1962 215.40 1,746.78 1:962.18 MacInnis, Margaret Oct.7, 1972 53.76 586.92 640.68 MacLeod, Almon Sept. 30,1958 32.16 2,038.38 2,070.54 MacLeod, Margaret May 27, 1960 47.88 579.54 627.42 Mahoney, Richard J. June 23, 1976 636.00 800.76 1,436.76 Madden, Alice E. Feb.9, 1977 337.56 1,701.31 2,038.67 Maloney, Helen June 1, 1954 45.12 2,075.16 2,120.28 Maloney, Sarah Dec. 1, 1966 --- 691.68 691.68 Maloney, William June 30, 1960 162.12 7,515.00 7,677.12 Mankiewicz, Gertrude Jan. 24, 1972 -- 11,667.36 11,667.36 Manning, John July 12, 1977 192.34 717.45 909.79 Manning, Katherine May 1, 1968 184.32 1,602.00 1,786.32 Manolian, Manuel July 14, 1957 29.40 9635.21 9,664.61 Marshall, Dorothy May 18, 1954 166.80 1:159.80 1,326.60 Martin, William Dec-31, 1969 993.24 7,412.88 8,406.12 Matherwiez, Peter Jan. 15, 1976 521:52 3,356.04 3,877.56 Maurer, Edward Get. 30, 1968 696.72 8,129.04 8,825.76 McCarthy, irancie Sept. 15, 1960 246.60 7,733.88 7,980.48 McCarthy, Irene July 17, 1960 -- 5,881.62 5,881.62 McCarthy, Joseph Aug.10, 1977 515.24 3,507.72 4,022.96 McCarthy, Marjorie Sept. 1, 1957 82.20 1,132.50 1,214.70 McCleave, Patricia Jan. 23, 1976 181.80 3,178.20 3,360.00 McDermott, Henry Jan. 15, 1959 108.48 6,561.24 6,669.72 McDermott, Mary May 31, 1960 178.32 2,238.96 2,417.28 236 NAMFS AND AMOUNT OF RE MEN ENT ALLOWANCE PALD. 1977 McDonald, Frank Dec-5, 1957 72.36 72392.24 7,464.60 McDonnell, Julia July 1, 1971 457.68 2,774.34 3,232.02 ?IcDonnell, Miry Oct.22,1970 479.52 -31327.54 3,807.06 McDonnell, Thonas,Sr. July 19, 1973 1060.56 6,151.80 7,212.36 McGloin, Francis Dec.21, 1972 549.00 5,368.44 5,917.44 McHugh, Francis J. Sept-1, 1976 1010.60 10,830.60 11841.20 KcHugh, Shirley Sept.l, 1969 --- 7,786.36 7:785.36 NcKenney, June March 7, 1968 376.20 2,253.90 2,630.10 McNamara, William Feb. 6, 1973 767.88 6,761.76 7,529.64 Messina, John June 34, 1977 646.92 6,711.84 7,358.76 Milmore, Frederick March 1, 1974 1130.04 8,359.32 9,489.36 kinincleri, Servart Aug.23, 1974 631.56 2,131.98 2,763.54 Miranda, Anthony May 5, 1976 724.08 3,251.04 3,975.12 Montgomery, Joseph Nov.10,1976 193.44 11,093.16 n,286.60 Morgan, Leo Sept.14,1962 223.80 6,589.56 6,813.36 Morrisey, Fresentine Jan. 1, 1977 216.84 1,071.00 1,287.84 Morrieon, Vivian March 31, 1968 213.72 1,864.86 2,078.58 Moses, Anthony June 17, 1970 252.00 8,063.88 8,315.88 Moses, Rita Jan. 10, 1974 -- 8,896.92 8,896.92 Fµldoon, Marion Oct. 10, 1970 573.00 7,194.60 7,767.60 Munhall, John April 25, 1976 1037.32 0,008.20 9,045.52 Murphy, Margaret March 31, 1963 209.16 2,170.26 2,370.42 Murphy, Sylvester Jan. 5, 1961 .93.00 7,537.48 7,680.48 layers, Agnes Jan. 8, 1975 -- 2,131.44 2,131.44 Myers, Ages Jan. 1, 1973 161.92 993.84 1,175.76 Nardon9,Carmel.a Sept.8, 1967 -- 43,798.98 4,798.98 Natale, Alfred Jan.11, 1971 761.28 6763.20 7,524.48 Nielsen,Katherine hay 11, 1958 --- 5:612.16 5,612.16 Higoghosian, Nishan June 30, 1960 234.12 2,680.86 2,914.98 Norbury, Ruth Jan. 31, 1960 35.88 464.88 500.76 O':onnor, John J. Feb.28,1974 891.60 5,150.16 6,041.76 O'Connor, John T. Sept.l, 1976 1615.68 7,388.88 9,004.56 O'Leary, hargaret Dec.13,1975 288.48 2,351.52 2,640.00 Pallone, Domenic April 1, 1953 87.48 7,156.92 7244.40 Pallotta, John March 31, 1966 531.24 6,264.60 6:795.84 Pantalone, Philip Dec. 6, 1974 114.48 3,345.09 3,459.57 Parker, Irving May 1, 1965 444.00 6,880.08 7,324.08 Petriello, Amerigo March 27, 1975 324.24 4,751.46 5,075.70 PBnliot, Hilffed June 2, 1976 1378.56 11,114.88 12,493.44 Power, Fleanor Jan. 16, 1974 327.00 2,077.02 2,404.02 Pugliese, Daniele July 25, 1977 302.28 4,957.55 5,259.83 Quinn, Mary Nov.22,1960 321.48 2,365.08 2,708.58 Radtke, Kary Nov.30,1974 316.66 1,661.52 1,978.20 Raneri, Gregory Sept.15,1962 48.48 7,138.08 7,186.56 Riley, Gerard Oct. 19, 1976 1066.44 5,857.20 6,923.64 Pose, Gerald Jan. 31, 1977 266.72 4,046.04 4,312.76 Rufo, Susan Aug. 3, 1962 114.72 2,430.66 2,545.38 Russell, Helen Sept. 1, 1968 54.24 484.74 538.98 Ryan, Richard October 1,1952 117.96 7,862.52 7,980.48 Pusso, Patricia Dec.16,1976 414.93 2,331.72 2,746.65 Ryan, William Feb.l, 1973 881.52 5,648.52 6530.04 Sahatjiar.., P.oxy June 2, 1976 652.92 4,816.32 5:469.24 Sallese, Anthony may 1, 1954 114.96 7109.04 7,224.00- Sarao, John Oct. 1, 1959 81.00 3:039.36 3,120.36 Schultz, 5rank Aug.31,1971 116.64 629.82 746.46 Selian, Verkin April 1, 1974 497.76 3,794.94 4,292.70 Serio, Nicholas Nov.l, 1966 183.24 8,082.45 8,265.69 237 NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETHtEMENT ALLOWANCE PAID.1977 Shea, Rosemary AuG. 3, 1966 144.72 1,385.52 1,530.24 Sheehan, Joseph Oct. 1, 1972 855.00 11,207.64 12,062.64 Sheehan, Maurice Aug. 2, 1974 1214.40 10,316.76 11,S31.16 Sheridan, Gertrude Jan. 16,1955 281.28 2,197.38 2,478.66 Silvio, Clement March 3, 1972 121.20 501.18 622.38 Stewart, Ethel Vay 30, 1970 163.80 1,455.12 1,618.92 Sullivan, Lillian July 1, 1967 420.91 5,509.62 5,930.53 Sullivan, James J. July 1, 1973 1538.64 8,743.08 10,281.72 Sullivan, John Jan.21, 1973- 280.44 1,833.42 2,113.86 Sullivan, Michael Oct. 1, 1959 324.00 6,25332 6,577.32 Swift, George June 16,196o 267.12 3,295:44 3,562.56 Syron, Dominick May 2, 1974 772.08 5,638.80 6,410.88 Tatten, John June 1, 1957 146.88 8,305.08 8,451:96 Taverna, Louis Karch 12, 1975 398.28 2,757.48 3,155.76 Testa, Esther Dec.31, 1963 330.12 7,358.88 7,689.o0 Thayer, Olive March 7, 1966 56.16 546.30 602.46 Tocci, Leo Feh.11, 1965 99.36 8,199.84 8,299.20 Todd, Donald Nov.l, 1966 414.12 8,076.76 8,49o.88 Topjian, Leo Nov.14,1977 48.77 563.38 612.15 Torres, John Sept.30,1968 628.56 5,267.46 5,896.02 Upit, Ralph Nov. 1, 1963 318.24 3,807.42 4,125.66 Vartanian, Kevton July 31, 1965 518.52 6,308.52 6,827.04 Veno, Harold Nov.27, 1963 328.92 3,457.26 3,786.18 Viera, Joseph Nov.23, 1967 281.88 8,004.04 8,285.92 Vogel, Sarah Sept. 1, 1968 100.32 834.48 934.80 Waitt, Mary July 8, 1976 6M.22 4,927.04 5,613.26 Wallace, Irving April 1, 1972 551.64 4,121.46 4,673.10 Walsh, Catherine Sept.30,1967 456.48 5,675.10 6,131.58 Walsh, James July 31,1975 1467.60 6,607.80 8,075.40 :dalsh, John A. July 30,1959 236.28 7,744.20 7,980.48 Walton, Charles Oct.31,1977 284.34 1,73310 2,017.44 Watson, Alice Jan. 9, 1965 375.96 2,258:46 2,634.42 Watson, Alice April 30, 1974 411.48 3,242.10 3,653.58 Weeden, Georgia Sept.28, 1973 80.64 417.36 498.00 Wellman, Helen Feb.3,1974 1910.16 4,211.76 6,121.92' Welsh, Charles July 31,1966 629.76 7,191.60 7,821.36 Whitacre, Robert Jan.15, 1970 124.20 7,760.64 7,P84.84 White, Phyllis Sept.2,1968 237.84 2,130.42 2,368.26 Williams, Alfred Dec..7, 1973 387.96 10,186.32 10,574.28 Williams, Florence Nov.22, 1975 78 A 8 337.98 416.46 Wormwood, George April 6, 1961 110.52 6,75888 6,869.40 Yerxa, Catherine Sept.30,1963 761.64 9,689:40 10,451.04 Ajamian, Virginia 2,131.44 2,131.44 Beirne, Mary 687.49 687.49 Caruso, Aurelia 2,131.44 2,131.44 Crowley, Ann 2,131.44 2,131.44 DeFelice, Phyllis 2,131.44 2,131.44 Lambert, Harion 2,131.44 2,131.44 McNicholas, Anna 2,131.44 2,131.44 Merullo, Mabel 1,680.00 1,680.00 Ryder, Ann 2,131.44 2,131.44 Smitherg, Margaret 1,808.10 1,808.10 Trapasso, Caroline 2,131.44 2,131.44 York, Rita 2,131.44 2,131.44 238 SCHEDULE OF BONDS-.DECEMBER 31,1977 Public UtfUdes Rate Maturity Cost Amortized Baltimore Gas & Elec. 4-7/8 1980 $ 5,098.60 $ 5,024.14 Baltimore Gas r• Flec. 8-3/8 2006 50,000.00 50,000.00 Cons. Gas t Elec. 3 1989 10,065.00 10,029.13 Boston Edison 4-5/8 1987 24,595.00 24,419.62 Boston Edison 9 1999 27,500.00 27,292.10 Camb.Flec.Lt. Co. 6-1/4 1997 25,687.50 25,575.11 Carolina Power & Lt. 6-7/8 1998 51,937.5o 51,644.69 Central Maine Power 4-7/8 1987 25,699.75 25,323.31 Cinn. Gas & Llec. 5-7/8 1997 34,825.00 34,859.59 Cleveland Elec.Allum. 8-3/b 2005 40,438.40 40,433.51 Commonwealth Gas. 9 1993 51,170.50 51,021.76 Cons. Edison 4-3/4 1991 25,199.75 25,121.36 Detroit Edison 2-7/8 1984 24,562.50 24,866.56 Duquesne Lt. Co. 3-3A 1988 19,925.00 19,964.98 Florida Power Co. 4-3/4 1990 20,450.00 19,251.78 Florida Power a Lt. 7-3/4 20M 25,687.50 25,625.36 Brockton Taunton Gas. 8.2 1998 25,500.00 25,500.00 Gulf State Util 6-3/4 1998 25,500.00 25,414.46 Houston Lt t Power 4-7/8 1989 25,843.75 25,519.31 GNhA (Ginny Nay) 8 2004 100,276.o0 100,276.00 Houston Lt. P Power 6-3/4 1997 25,406.25 25,361.49 Rankers Tr. N.Y. Corp. 8-1/8 1999 50,000.00 50,000.00 Indianapolis Power & Lt. 9-7/8 2005 50,000.00 50,000.00 Indianapolis 'lower F. Lt. 9/30 2006 50,000.00 50,000.00 Interstate Power Corp. 5 1987 15,000.00 15,000.00 Iowa Elec. Lt. d: Power 8-5/8 1999 30,080.10 30,078.51 Jersey Cen.Pnw. t Lt. 3-1/2 1985 25,706.00 25,240.37 Kentucky Util. 7-5/8 2001 51,000.00 50,098.58 Long Island Light 4-3/4 1986 20,800.00 20,347.79 Long Island Light 4-5/8 1994 20,575.00 20,hO3.4O Pass. Elec.Co. 4-3/8 1992 25,187.75 25,119.09 Louisiana Power & Lt. 7-1/2 2002 25,451.50 25,437.56 Kass. Elec. Co. 3-1/4 1982 25,968.75 25,200.80 Metropolitan Edison Co. 4-5/8 1995 25,156.25 25,104.32 Metropolitan Edison Co. 5-3/4 1996 25,031.25 25,029.43 Nevada Power Co. 7-5/8 2002 25,073.25 25,000.00 Minnesot-a M.ir.ing & Mfg. Co. 8.20 1985 75,000.00 75,000•00 New York State Flec. 4-5/8 1991 25,060.50 25,034.71 Niagara Mohawk Power 3-5/8 1986 25,343.75 25,134.57 Niagara Mohawk Power 4-1/2 1991 8,500.00 8,931.78 Northern Ind.Pub.Service 6-7/8 1998 25,937.50 25,793.46 Northern States Power 3-1/8 1992 35,568.75 35,353.49 Ohio Edison Co. 4-3/4 1991 10,160.80 10,098.19 Orange t Rockland Util. 4-7/a 1991 26,250.00 25,802.71 Pacific Gas & Llec. 3 1977 21,450.00 20,000.00 Pacific Gas L Elcc. 4-5/8 1997 25;250.00 25,203.25 Pacific Gas S Elec. 9-1/2 1985 52:250.00 52,250.00 Philadelphia t'lec. 3-1/8 1985 25,343.75 25,120.72 Philadelphia Flec. 7-1/2 1998 25,406.25 25,368.56 Philadelphia Elec. 9-1/8 2006 102,750.00 102,750.00 Public Service of N.H. 3-1/4 1978 26,218.75 25,000.00 Public Service of N.H. 6-1/4 1997 25,340.25 25,289.39 Public Service Flec. d• Gas. 5-1/8 1989 20,386.20 20,222.18 Rockland Lt. k Power 3-3/4 1981 25,200.00 24,224.44 239 SCHEDULE OF BONDS-DECEMBER 31,1977 Public Utilities Rate Maturity Cost Amortized San Diego Gas & Lt. 8-3/8 2004 $ 49,812.50 $ 49,826.82 So.California Edison 4-1/2 1986 10,050.00 10,019.42 So.California Edison 8 1996 25,906.25 25,551.74 So.California Edison 5-1/4 1991 22,569.00 22,569.00 Tampa Flec. Co. 4-1/2 1993 25,625.00 25,413.83 Tennessee Valley Auth. 7.4 1997 25,281.25 25,256.16 Texas Power 9 Lt. 9-1/2 2005 54,875.00 54,875.00 Texas Power d. Lt. 9-1/2 2005 75,000.00 75,000.00 Union Electric 8.05 2001 52,375.00 52,200.77 Union Electric 7-5/8 2001 25,656.25 25,621.12 Virginia Elec.Power 4-5/8 1990 20,145.80 20,083.75 Virginia Elec.Power 4-3/8 1993 10,062.50 10,038.08 uirginia Elec.Power 4-7/8 1991 15,562.50 15,378.52 Telephone American Tel. & Tel. 2-7/8 1989 24,375.00 24,785.99 American Tel. & Tel. 3-1/4 1874 24,843.75 24,954.20 American Tel & Tel. 8.7 2002 50,187.50 50,160.36 Bell Telephone of Penn. 3-3/4 1989 9,375.00 8,681.69 Bell Telephone of. Penn. 4-3/4 2001 25,375.00 25,281.44 Chesapeake s Pot. Tel. 6-5/8 1998 50,187.50 50,128.59 Gen. Elec. Tel. of Cal. 4-1/2 1986 26,062.50 25,446.01 Gen. Tel. of Illinois 8-1/4 2003 25,138.75 25,106.15 I12inois Bell. Tel. 6 1998 35,787.50 35,647.20 Illinois Bell Tel. 4-3/8 1994 19,150.00 19,441.31 Mountain States Tel. 5 2000 20,900.00 20,678.93 Mountain States Tel. 4-1/2 2002 10,400.00 10,315.46 Mountain States Tel. 7-3/8 2011 25,080.25 25,P75.15 N.E. Tel. & Tel. 4-5/8 2005 15,112.50 15,105.57 N.E. Tel. & Tel. 6-1/8 2A06 25,242.00 25,234.95 N.E. Tel. & Tel. 7-3/8 2007 39,875.00 39,899.06 New York Tel. 3-3/8 1996 25,250.00 25,152.12 Northwestern Bell Tel. 4-3/8 1989 25,750.00 25,388.41 Pacific Northwestern Bell. 4-1/2 2003 25,750.00 25,608.45 Pacific Tel & Tel 3-1/8 1987 21,475.'.o 20,550.81 So. Bell Telephone 3-1/4 1995 20,718.75 22,011.91 So. Bell Telephone 7-6/10 2(X)B 25,468.75 25,450.68 So. West Bell Tel. 4-1/2 1997 25,406.25 25,291.97 So. West Bell Tel. 5-3/8 2006 24,750.00 24,7611.27 Wisconsin Tel. Co. 4-1/2 1992 25,156.25 25,107.23 Wisconsin Tel. Co. 8 2014 49,700.00 49,707.56 Chesapeake & Potomac Tel. 9 2015 50,000.00 50,000.00 New York Tel. 9 2014 50,P75.00 40,B94.73 Manufacturers Hanover Trust 8-1/2 1985 74,812.50 74,812.50 Wisconsin Telephone 8-1/11 2016 99,420.00 99,420.00 Arco Pipeline 8 1982 106,100.00 106,100.00 Commonwealth Edison B-1/8 2007 51,070.31 51,070.31 Pacific Gas 8 F1ec.Co. B-1/2 2009 103,575.00 103,575.00 Southwestern Bell Tel.Co. B-1/2 2016 52,172.92 52,172.92 240 DECEM 3ER 31,1977 Industrials Rate Maturity Cost Amortized Chase Manhattan Rank 8-3/4 1986 ; 50,133.68 $ 50,000.00 The Federal Home Loan Bank 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 Rank 4-7/8 1993 1,100.00 1,100.00 First Nat'l City Bank 4 1990 4,600.00 4,600.00 :;ulf Oil Corp 8-1/2 1995 50,187.50 50,187.50 kraftco 4-3/8 1992 25,750.00 25,488.27 Sears Roebuck 4-3/4 1983 4,185.55 4,080.39 Mobil Oil Co. 4-1/4 1993 25,125.00 25,081.76 Standard Oil Co. 4-1/2 1983 20237.50 20,088.33 U. S. Steel Corp. 4-1/2 1986 33:602.50 33,291.28 U, S. Steel Corp. 4 1983 9,275.00 9,758.76 World Bank. 6-3/8 1994 49,625.00 49,709.64 World Bank 8.60 1985 50,000•00 50,000.00 World Rank 8-5/8 1995 40,200.00 40,200.00 Bank America Corp 8-3/4 2001 50,000.00 50,000.00 Government U. S. Treasury 8-1/4 2005 50,000.00 50,000.00 Haverley Co-op Bank 7.75 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00 C/D Watertown Svgs. Bank 7-1/2 1979 200,000.00 200,000.00 Forest Hills Co-op Rank 7-3/4 1982 50,000.00 50,000.00 Haverley Co-op Bank 7-3/4 1983 100,000.00 100,000.00 Freedom Federal Svgs. 7-1/2 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00 Merchants Co-op Rank 7-1/2 1981 100,000.00 100,0(».00 241 WATERTOWN CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM SCHEDULE OF BANK STOCKS— DECEMBER 31, 1977 COST MARKET VALUE Baybank $32,845.00 $39,456.25 Charter-New York 2,485.00 2,537.00 Chase Manhattan Copr. N.Y. 10,230.52 7,140.13 Chemical N.Y. 72,225.00 78,200.00 City Investing (Common) 21,900.00 2,296.25 City Investing (Preferred B) 13,900.00 6,548.00 Crocker National Corp 6,825.00 5,504.00 First National (Boston Corp) 14,270.00 27,135.00 First Union, Inc. 8,700.00 4,200.00 Hanover Insurance Co 8,075.00 11,300.00 Manufacturers Hanover Corp. 5,262.50 7,876.50 J.P. Morgan& Co. (Common) 4,290.00 12,384.00 N. E. Merchants Bank 22,039.50 20,672.00 Shawmut Associates, Inc. 4,375.00 7,315.00 Worcester Bancorp, Inc. 12,700.00 4,356.00 SCHEDULE OF BANK DEPOSITS Co-operative Banks $112,000.00 Federal Savings Banks 38,949.62 Savings Banks 375,000.00, Cash Deposits 750,000.00 Coolidge Bank &Trust 144,599.89 Boston Safe Deposit 1,457.29 Commercial Bank (Coolidge) 125,128.47 242 BALANCE SHEET Before Closing December 31, 1977 LIABILITIES Annuity Reserve $1,241,226.24 Annuity Savings 3,861,412.41 Deduction #1 204,705.29 Deduction #2 5,913.49 Deduction #4 163,866.06 Expense Fund 28,969.78 Investment Income 380,792.67 Pension Fund 2,030,474.01 Military Service Credits 11,362.53 Tailings Account 407.61 $7,929,130.09 ASSETS Annuity Paid $99,953.83 Cash 145,057.18 Expense Paid 25,084.25 Interest Accrued 52,137.28 Paid for Accrued Interest 8,418.23 Certificate of Deposit 750,000.00 Investment Stocks 242,993.50 Investment Bonds 3,777,767.11 Savings Bank 375,000.00 Federal Savings 38,949.62 Co-operative Banks 112,000.00 Pension Paid 1,380,370.57 Refund#1 13,231.52 Refund#4 45,595.17 Refund Interest#1 1,744.36 Due Governmental Unit 732,699.00 Commercial Bank 125,128.47 $7,929,130.09 Respectfully submitted, Maurice J. Sheehan, Chairman John J. Sheehan, Secretary Lawrence E. Maloney, Member 243 REPORT OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN NON—CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT PENSION SYSTEM The Watertown Non-Contributory Retirement Board respectfully submits its annual report covering the operation of the Watertown Retirement Board for the period July 1, 1976 thru June 30, 1977. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 728 Acts of 1961, "An Act to transfer to Retirement Board the Responsibility for Administration of Certain Non-Contributory Pension Legislation," the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board have taken over the Non-Contributory Retirement Pensioners, which was formerly under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. 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 System. During the period July 1, 1976 thru June 30, 1977, there were eight employees who retired on the Non-Contributory Retirement System: Joseph W. Andrews Rose Harrington(Ann.) Anna DeNucci (Ann.) Nora Hetherington(Ann.) Margaret Donald (Surv.) Stephen M. Milmore Bertha Donnelly (Ann.) Agnes Reilly (Ann.) It is with regret that the Retirement Board records the death of (8) Pensioners who passed away during the period July 1, 1976 - June 30, 1977: John DeNucci John P. Long Bernard P. Donnelly Blanche Munhall Joseph C. Harrington James M. Reilly Walter Herthington Frank Scarpino 244 NON-CONTRIBUTORY•PENSIONS•JULY 1,1976 thin JUNE 30,1977 Name Date Retired Amount Paid Andrews, Joseph W. Sept. 15, 1976 $16,156.80 Barry, William J. Oct. 28, 1967 8,818,6* Burke, James June 19, 1962 7,830.50 Burke, Joseph Nov. 8, 1960 4,793.87 Burke, Martin B. March 31, 1973 8,538.62 Burke, Peter J. June 30, 1974 11,047.92 Cahill, Joseph March 10, 1958 7,835.55 Cahill, Patrick May 23, 1963 9,139.87 Carnes, William Oct. 12, 1960 7,830.50 Carroll, Joseph Nov. 1, 1971 4,367.98 Cassavant, Roy Nov. 10, 1960 7,221.00 Clem, Carl Oct. 15, 1967 10,920.67 Collins, Richard June 15, 1968 6,309.12 Connolly, Catherine Surv. Chris Connolly June 30, 1960 2,050.14 Cullen, Florence Surv. Thos. Cullen March 22, 1962 3,285.73 D'Amico, Michael Feb. 18, 1945 4,566.45 Devaney, John J. April 29, 1959 10,421.12 Donald, Margaret Surv. William Donald Dec« 31, 1964 6,845.32 Donnelly, Bernard Aug. 2, 1961 7,708.92 Edmands, Harold Jan. 30, 1965 8,822.74 Egan, Francis Jan. 9, 1969 8,143.46 Fitzpatrick, Francis April 18, 1974 62648.13 Flaherty, Walter June 27, 1957 9,577.10 Ford,.Edward J. Nov. 18, 1971 7,352.66 Ford, Joseph Nov. 1, 1945 4,709.81 Garafalo, Francis Aug. 1, 1974 9,574.00 Hanley, Lawrence July 19, 1947 4,012.39 Hannon, Owen April 1, 1965 6,697.55 Harrington, Joseph May 19, 1970 335.29 Hetherington, Walter Nov. 11, 1953 6,207.05 Higgins, Edmund Aug. 8, 1967 9,632.74 Higgins, John May 20, 1957 7,830.50 Kent, Ivan Jan. 4, 1954 8,066.70 Kimball, J. Allan June 3, 1974 12,606.58 Luther, Charles E. April 30, 1973 5,771.31 MacDonald, Herbert Sept. 3, 1969 11,306.45 Madden, Grace July 28, 1958 5,977.84 Maloney, Edward J. May 1, 1974 7,446.07 Maloney, James J. Oct. 29, 1964 10,173.06 Mann, Charles E. Nov. 19, 1954 8,302.00 Mannix, Albert Oct. 24, 1957 8,302.00 McElligott, James C. Dec. 2, 1970 9,811.51 McEnaney, Alice Surv. Arthur March 26, 1965 2,949.25 McCrady, Henry May 3, 1962 6,555.80 McHugh, Patrick Oct. 28, 1959 6,519.67 Milmore, Stephen M. Jan. 5, 1977 3,998.94 Morley, Thomas March 7, 1949 4,012.90 Mulvahill, Thomas March 26, 1976 8,376.98 Murray, Edward A. Aug. 7, 1969 13,142.81 245 NON-CO. �'�.'.oiORY•PENSIONS-JULY 1,1976 thra JUNE 30,1977 Name Date Redrad Amount Paid Norton, Edmund July 28, 1967 - $ 9,994.25 Oates, Walter J. Sept. 27, 1972 8,051.04 O'Malley, Patrick Jan. 23, 1966 6,353.52 O'Nanian, Arakel June 16, 1960 6,394.08 O'Toole, William Dec. 31, 1973 9,420.10 Papazian, Ariz June 23, 1960 4,361.93 Parker, Harold Dec. 31, 1945 7,830.50 Quinlan, Francis April 20, 1960 6,697.55 Reilly, James M. Sr. Feb. 8, 1962 4,313.31 Rooney, E.• Donlan Jan. 3, 1975 10,554.20 Russo, Domenic April 19, 1944 4,509.76 Ryan, James July 6, 1974 11,493.60 Savage, Stewart June 24, 1958 7,830.50 Scarpino, Frank June 20, 1956 5,224.17 Scully, Caleb Oct. 5, 1974 11,039.76 Shea, William Jan. 22, 1964 7,862.61 Skuse, John G. April 1, 1970 7,950.00 Stead, Joseph Feb. 19, 1943 8,795.60 Sullivan, John P. March 8, 1965 9,306.13 Whittemore, Charlotte Surv. Carroll Jan. 1, 1961 2,831.46 Zelermyer, Dr. Max July 1, 1969 4,773.03 DeNucci, John March 12, 1958 934.96 Long, John July 11, 1958 1,124.77 Brennan, Cecelia 2,384.75 Callahan, Nora 2,339.16 Clifford, Mary J. 2,587.41 Days, Clementina 2,303.03 DeNucci, Anna 1,449.60 Devaney, Mary 2,390.21 Donnelly,•Bertha 119.61 Gildea, Mary J. 2,3Q1.018 Gilfoil, Margaret 2,118.88 Gorman, Catherine 2,390.21 Harrington, Rose 1,628.90 Hetherington, Nora 418.72 Hunter, Louise A. 2,390.21 Keating, Genevieve 1,958.04 Kelley, Helen F. 1,680.00 Landry, Nora 1,958.04 Loughlin, Margaret 1,680.00 Mackin, Corinne 2,188.81 Maloney, Helen C. 2,390.21 McNicholas, Mary J. 1,680.00 Mee, Eleanor 1,764.00 Mee, Vivienne 2,587.41 Munhall, Blanche 1,918.74 Murphy, Katherine 2,384.75 O'Halloran, Helen 2,390.21 O'Reilly, Margaret 2,390.21 Regan, Helen 1,680.00 Reilly. Aqnes 786.84 246 NON-CONTRIBUTORY-PENSIONS-JULY 1,1976 thru JUNE 30,1977 Name Date Retired Amount Paid Shea, Ruth A. $1,764.00 Shutt, Barbara 1,958.04 Streeter, Katie 2,587.41 vanetzian,Azniv 1,764.00 Walsh, 8sther 2,188.81 Welsh, Alice 2,460.19 TOTAL 593,201.17 247 BOARD OF ASSESSORS The annual report of the Board of Assessors for the 1977 Fiscal Year is respectfully submitted. Tax Rate - Fiscal 1977 $204.00 Following is the Summary of the State and County Taxes for the 1977 Fiscal Year: Total Appropriations and Available Funds $22,469,465.47 Total Overlay Deficits of Prior Years 45,123.08 Amount Necessary to satisfy Final Court Judgments 3,964.00 Total Offsets 276,238.40 State and County Tax Assessments and Underestimates 2,959,833.72 Overlay 1,205,411.78 Gross Amount to be raised $26,960,036.45 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 6,857,714.27 Net Amount to be raised by Taxation on Property $20,102,322.18 1976 VALUATIONS Building Exclusive of Land $70,783,800.00 Land Exclusive of Buildings 14,774,345.00 Total Real Estate $85,558,145.00 Personal Property 12,982,650.00 Total Real and Personal Property $98,540,795.00 Decrease in Valuation of Real Estate 111,950.00 Decrease in Valuation of Personal Property 100,200.00 $212,150.00 248 TOTAL REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENTS For the year 1973A 7,293.85 For the year 1974-75 15,891.44 For the year 1975-76 6,936.00 For the year 1976-77 950,090.10 TOTAL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS For the year 1974-75 2,435.40 For the year 1975-76 4,029.00 For the year 1976-77 61.20 TOTAL MOTOR EXCISE TAX ABATEMENTS For the year 1974 42,544.28 For the year 1975 12,221.55 For the year 1976 78,719.27 For the year 1977 78,974.51 J. MALCOLM WHITNEY, Chairman RAYMOND J. MASSA, Clerk JOHN J. McCARTHY, JR. 249 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES I respectfully submit the following report relative to the collection of taxes, assessments, motor vehicle excise and water charges for the fiscal year 1977. 1976-77 Real Estate Taxes Commitment August 26, 1976 $17,492,138.12 Commitment December 10, 1976 5,151.00 Refunds 103,293.84 $17,600,582.96 Paid to Treasurer 16,389,533.57 Paid to Treasurer in advance 981.49 Abatements 950,090.10 Credit by Tax Titles 68,542.26 17,409,147.42, Balance June 30, 1977 191,435.54 1976-77 Personal Taxes Commitment August 26, 1976 2,648,460.60 Refunds 186.13 2,648,646.73 Paid to Treasurer 2,628,930.13 Abatements 61.20 2,628,991.33 Balance June 30, 1977 19,655.40 1977 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment March 22, 1977 185,839.50 Commitment April 13, 1977 570,598.30 Commitment June 14, 1977 175,235.62 Refunds 3,610.28 935,283.70 Paid to Treasurer 608,341.94 Abatements 78,974.51 687,316.45 Balance June 30, 1977 247,967.25 1976 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance June 30, 1976 377,240.24 Commitment September 15, 1976 222,964.94 Commitment November 30, 1976 6,195.00 Commitment December 30, 1976 95,441.86 Commitment February 24, 1977 41,802,61 250 Commitment May 5, 1977 1,086.63 Commitment May 20, 1977 54,851.93 Refunds 17,834.11 817,417.32 Paid to Treasurer 652,143.90 Abatements 78,719.27 730,863.17 Balance June 30, 1977 86,554.15 1975 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance June 30, 1976 60,301.25 Commitment September 1, 1976 39,034.49 Commitment November 8, 1976 601.70 Commitment February 9, 1977 7,269.14 Refunds 1,324.45 108,531,03 Paid to Treasurer 50,681.28 Abatements 12,221.55 62,902.83 Balance June 30, 1977 45,628.20 1974 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance June 30, 1976 42,562.98 Refunds 26.40 42,589.38 Paid to Treasurer 45.10 Abatements 42,544.28 42,589.38 Balance June 30, 1977 .00 1975-76 Real Estate Taxes Balance June 30, 1976 266,211.17 Refunds 7,993.08 274,204.25 Paid to Treasurer 193.689.62 Abatements 6,936.00 Credit by Tax Titles 73,578.63 274,204.25 Balance June 30, 1977 .00 1975-76 Personal Taxes Balance June 30, 1976 17,069.70 17,069.70 Paid to Treasurer 13,040.70 Abatements 4,029.00 17,069.70 Balance June 30, 1977 .00 251 1974-75 Personal Taxes Balance June 30, 1976 2,485.01 2,485.01 Paid to Treasurer 49.61 Abatements 2,435.40 2,485.01 Balance June 30, 1977 .00 Water Charges Balance June 30, 1976 29,945..10 Commitments 1,054,511.73 Refunds 983.92 10085,440.74 Paid to Treasurer 1,008,450.11 Abatements 5,306.63 Transferred to Water Liens 42,604.00 1,056,360.74 Balance June 30, 1977 29,080.01 Total Payments to Treasurer by Collector of Taxes 1976-77 Real Estate Taxes 16,389,533.57 Interest $12,910.59 1975-76 Real Estate Taxes 193,689.62 Interest 8,323.23 1976-77 Personal Taxes 2,628,930.13 Interest 179.87 1975-76 Personal Taxes 13,040.70 Interest 696.26 1974-75 Personal Taxes 49.61 Interest 4.87 1977 Motor Vehicle Excise 608,341.94 1976 Motor Vehicle Excise 652,143.90 Interest 1,896.46 1975 Motor Vehicle Excise 50,681.28 Interest 1,202.58 1974 Motor Vehicle Excise 45.10 Interest 2.14 20,536,455.85 Receipts from Total Interest 25,216.00 Receipts from Total Costs 8,233.22 Receipts from Statements of Lien 3,000.00 Receipts from Unapportioned Sidewalk Assess. 628.25 paid in advance 252 Receipts from Apportioned Sidewalk Assess. 301.08 paid in advance Receipts from Interest on Assessments .62 paid in advance Receipts from Motor Vehicle Excises 630.94 paid after Abatement Receipts from Interest on Motor Vehicle 37.92 paid after Abatement Receipts from 1977-78 Real Estate Taxes 640,72 paid in advance Receipts from Water Charges 1,008,450.11 Total paid to Treasurer during fiscal 1977 21,583,594.71 Approved: June 30, 1977 John J. Kennedy John J. Sheehan,Auditor Collector of Taxes 253 REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER I hereby submit my report for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 1976 and ending on June 30, 1977. BORROWING(SHORT TERM) SHORT—TERM borrowing for fiscal year 1977 was $2,400.00. This represents a reduction of $1,100,000. from the previous year. Be- cause of our good rating, interest rates .were in the 2.11-2.28% range. BORROWING(LONG TERM) The $141,725,000. for street construction was borrowed for one year at the interest rate of 2.12%. The Town has had a partial refund from the State, and the balance should be forthcoming within the next six months. $210,000.00 was borrowed for cost of revaluation for a period of two years. 3.60% is an excellent interest rate for this loan. Special Town Meeting authorized a borrowing of $5,000,000. for addition and repairs to the High School. In addition, the regular Town Meeting authorized the following borrowings: Art. 10-$119,000. for Street Construction Art. 11 -$275,000.for Departmental Equipment Note: At my suggestion, the original request for $750,000. was reduced to the above amount. Art. 12 - $345,000. for design and engineering service for the construction of streets, including Mt. Auburn Street. The above was for the purpose of preparing plans for our application for Federal Funds. May I point out that the following borrowings are now authorized and upon issuAnce of bonds will add a sizeable amount to our debt cost. This was the reason for my argument to reduce the equipment loan. Loans authorized but unissued as of this date amount to a total of $9,521,187.00. The Town now has the highest authorized debt in its entire history. This position is alarming and may affect our credit rating. 254 SPECIAL RECEIPTS The Federal Government voted to extend revenue sharing, and in addition, allocated funds for Anti-Recession. The following amounts were received for Fiscal Year 1977: Revenue Sharing $941,803.00 Anti-Recession 188,398.00 Lottery 207,941.04 CHERRY SHEETS Original Cherry Sheets showed an improvement over prior years. However, the State Auditors disallowed $592,000 of Chapter 766 allotment. The reason given was that spending under the program was improperly documented. The School Department is appealing this ruling, but for the year 1978 it means an addition of$6.00 to our tax rate. INVESTMENTS I continue to invest monies not needed for immediate disbursements in prudent and best-producing investments. Interest on invest- ments has continued to drop. However, the Town earned a total interest of$145,269.87 for the fiscal year. This office is proud of this record. PARKING METERS Construction of parking lots with Federal Funds has been delayed by the need to obtain rights-of-way from several owners. The Select- men's office is pushing this project and hopes still exist that the project can start in this fiscal year. OFFICE REPORT 1 am pleased to report that Mrs. Eva Jones as Assistant Treasurer has handled her responsibilities very well. The office staff have responded to the increase work in the office in an efficient manner. SPECIAL REPORTS My warning in my last report that the tax rate would climb has come to pass with a whopping $19.00 increase. This does not include the magnaminous binding arbitration award to the firefighters and as yet unresolved pay increase to the policemen. Since our tax base 255 remains approximately the same, some severe cuts in spending have to be instituted to keep the tax rate within reasonable bounds. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Balance -July 1, 1976 521,132.63 Receipts: 58,053,544,89 58,574,677.52 Less: Expenditures 56,894,081.29 Balance -July 1, 1977 1,680,596.23 Cash Book Balance-July 1, 1977 1,680,596.23 John J. Sheehan Philip Pane Auditor Treasurer REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT Balance -July 1, 1976 379,928.55 Receipts - July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 941,803.00 Interest- July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 38,169.75 1,359,901.30 Total Expenditures 854,813.70 Balance -June 30, 1977 505,087.60 ANTI—RECESSION FISCAL ASSISTANCE Balance -July 1, 1976 0.00 Receipts - November, 1976 to June 30, 1977 188,398.00 256 Interest- November, 1976 to June 30, 1977 3,815.36 192,213.36 Total Expenditures 82,840.00 Balance-June 30, 1977 109,373.36 STABILIZATION FUND Balance -June 30, 1976 270,779.90 Interest - July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 20,167.96 Balance - June 30, 1977 290,947.86 Invested in CD Note#6667 Newton-Waltham Bank Maturing May, 1978 CONSERVATION FUND Watertown Savings Bank Account#1-2234 Balance as per Bank Account 40,290.63 July 1, 1976 Appropriation -Town Meeting 14,500.00 Interest Earned 2,472.64 57,263.27 Expenditures July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 28,826.20 Balance as per Bank Account 28,437.07 July 1, 1977 257 PARKING METER FUND ' Balance -July 1, 1976 10,867.59 Receipts July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 15,535.91 Interest Earned 1,032.54 Balance -July 1, 1977 27,436.04 258 TRUST FUNDS BALANCE INCOME TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL Abbey V. Barry 1,850.81 98.27 1,949.08 86.94 1,862.14 Michael P.Charles 615.78 33.64 649.42 0 649.42 Lilly B.Howard 869.38 47.50 916.88 0 916.88 William P.McGuire 1,708.97 89.24 1,798.21 117.55 1,680.66 Mary D.Emerson Mead 5,048.79 273.33 5,322.12 100.00 5,222.12 Benjamin Hosmer Pierce 1,051.05 56.64 1,107.69 18.00 1,089.69 Martha Sanger 2,444.11 133.59 2,577.70 0 2,577.70 John Templeton 4,936.05 269.82 Catherine C.Wheeler 533.74 32.01 565.75 0 565.75 Solon F.Whitney 877.30 47.94 925.24 0 925.24 Donovan Legacy 2,734.86 164.16 2,899.02 0 2,899.02 ASA Pratt Fund-96 Shares of Capitol Stock-First National Bank John Templeton 4,936.05 269.82 5,205.87 0 5,205.87 259 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE ACCOUNT Northeast Federal Savings and Loan Association Account#26001 Balance -July 1, 1976 $1,575.44 Interest 86.11 1,661.55 Watertown Savings Bank Account#7038 Balance -July 1, 1976 22,525.92 From July 1, 1976-July 1, 1977: Dividends 21,836.77 Interest 1,067.58 Cemetery Bequests 20,700.00 Redemption of Bonds: Gen.Tel. &Tel. Co. of Illinois 10,842.00 54,446.35 76,972.27 Withdrawals: Purchase of: Chesapeake&Potomac Tel. Co. of VA. 21,123.54 Indiana Bell Tel. Debentures 9,940.01 Int'1. Bank for Recon and Develop. 9,934.17 Transfer to Gen. Funds 22,546.35 63;544.07 Balance July 1, 1977 13,428.20 Total Balance 15,089.75 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND OTHER ASSETS AMERICAN TEL. &TEL. BONDS(25,244.77 $25,000.00 4 3/8% -Maturing April 1, 1985) 260 ILLINOIS BELL&TEL. BONDS (24,798.18 25,000.00 4 3/8% - Maturing March 1, 1994 PACIFIC GAS& ELECTRIC CO. (19,838.89 20,000.00 5% -Maturing March 1, 1991) PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL BONDS (25,346.25 25,000.00 41/2% - Maturing Dec. 1, 2000 AMERICAN TEL. &TEL. BONDS (25,264.76 25,000.00 4 3/8% - Maturing May 1, 1999) AMERICAN TEL. &TEL. BONDS (25,199.06 25,000.00 55/8% - Maturing August 1, 1995) LOUISIANA POWER&LIGHT BONDS (25,523.34 25,000.00 71/8% - Maturing March 1, 1998) APPALACHIAN POWER CO. (20,331.27 20,000.00 71/2% - Maturing Dec. 1998) PENNSYLVANIA POWER&LIGHT CO. 15,000.00 81/8% - Maturing June 1, 1999) GENERAL TELEPHONE CO. OF ILLINOIS (9,670.00 10,000.00 9% - Maturing Oct. 1, 1999) WISCONSIN TELEPHONE CO. (29,926.67 30,000.00 8% Maturing January 1, 2014) PACIFIC GAS& ELECTRIC CO. (19,856.14 20,000.00 91/8% - Maturing June 1, 2006) PACIFIC LIGHTING CO. (20,062.00 20,000.00 9.3% - Maturing Nov. 1, 1985) CHESAPEAKE&POTOMAC TEL. CO. OF VA. 20,000.00 8 5/8% - Maturing 2009) INT'L. BANK FOR RECON. &DEVEL. 10,000.00 81/4% - Maturing May, 2002) INDIANA BELL TEL. DEB. 10,000.00 8.125% - Maturing March 1, 2017) 261 Funded Debt to be retired-July 1, 1977 to July 1, 1978 0 PRINCIPAL INTEREST Urban Renewal 345,000.00 185,532.50 Urban Renewal 35,000.00 6,308.75 Water Bonds 50,000.00 2,100.00 Water Bonds 50,000.00 3,225.00 School Remodeling 25,000.00 531.25 Hosmer School 110,000.00 15,400.00 Departmental Equipment 95,000.00 2,018.75 Ice Skating Rink 50,000.00 20,187.50 Incinerator 30,000.00 1,980.00 Playground Facilities 50,000.00 7,982.50 Municipal Purpose 50,000.00 7,725.00 Property Appraisal 105,000.00 5,670.00 995,000.00 258,661.25 TOTAL 1,253,661.25 WATERTOWN CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM Balance -July 1, 1976 39,091.71 Receipts 2,922,836.30 2,961,928.01 Expenditures 2,900,750.72 61,177.29 Balance - Cash Book July 1, 1977 61,177.29 262 ANNUAL REPORT AUDITOR Balance Sheet, Year Ended December 31, 1977 ASSETS CASH: General 730,037.03 Revenue Sharing 648,468.93 Anti Recession Asstce. 109,245.26 Treas. Invest. Cash 2,250,000.00 $ 3,737,751.22 PETTY CASH ADVANCES: Collector of Taxes 500.00 Engineering 15.00 Library 40.00 Police SOO.00 School Food Services 750.00 Veteran's Benefits 200.00 Treasurer 50.00 2,055.00 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Taxes: Levy of 1976-77: Motor Vehicle Excise 45,884.24 Personal Property 7,604.10 Levy of 1977-78: Motor Vehicle Excise 129,941.37 Personal Property 1,436,158.84 Real Estate 9,201,775.44 Special Assessments: Sidewalk Added to Bill 17.62 Sidewalk Comm. Interest 9.18 Street Added to Bill 48.00 Street Comm. Interest 2.69 Unapportioned Sidewalk Asst. 3,008.75 10,824,450.23 TAX TITLES & POSSESSIONS: Tax Titles 168,484.06 Tax Possessions 726.90 169,210.96 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE: Public Works Incinerator 1,212.30 Miscellaneous •1,251.00 Rubbish 2,700.50 Water Division: District IA 4,903.69 District 1B 10,403.17 District 2A 8,547.86 District 2B 8,517.37 District 3A 14,091.68 District 3B 7,S10.46 Commercial 9,676.51 Water Liens 3,851.89 72,666.43 LOANS AUTHORIZED: Urban Renewal 6,020.00 Fire Alarm System 4,000.00 Sewer Construction 1,872,000.00 Outdoor Recreation 29,000.00 Senior H.S. Remodelling 5,000,000.00 Highway Construction 119,000.00 D.P.W. Equipment 275,000.00 D.P.W. Architectural & Engr. 335,000.00 D.P.W. Architectural & Engr. 345,000.00 E.D.A. Grant 150,000.00 8,135,020.00 COUNTY TAX 1976-77 18,330.23 COUNTY HOSPITAL 17,441.86 STATE TAXES & ASSESSMENTS 1977-78 26,584.48 62,356.57 263 EXECUTIONS 26,917.12 26,917.12 WITH-HOLDING TAX STATE 9.42 9.42 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 2,412,203.63 2,412,203.63 TRANS. AUTH. P.L. 92/512 (Rev. Sh.) 1,220,738.99 TRANS, AUTH. ANTI REC. FUNDS 107,487.50- 1,328,226.49 26•,7.70,867.07 Th.AWLIW.Ammal R.port of tAo torn of V tome."for tD9 flroal prrlod Jrlt 1. 1973 to Juno 30, 1976 1. roportrd In•ogw&tw vo10o w eotltlyd. 264 LIABILITIES PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS: Bonds 1,562.83 Group Insurance 135,7SS.16 Optional Life Insurance 2,171.34 Retirement Deductions 61,437.83 Tax Sheltered Annuities 11,102.00 United Way 267.50 With-holding Tax Federal 3,871.72 216,168.38 AGENCY: Dog Fund 69.00 Tailings 18,S68.54 Meals Tax 501.68 19,139.22 TRUST FUNDS: Cemetery Per. Care Bequests 2,340.00 Potter Memorial Gate Fund 690.22 Purchase of Trees 550.00 Performance Bond Deposits 1,800.00 5,380.22 FEDERAL GRANTS: Schools Public Law 864 Title III 6,100.92 Public Law 864 Title V 3,265.30 Pub. Law 91-230 Ad. Basic Ed. 362.25 Pub. Law 91-230 6B Winter 17,462.62 Public Law 874 25,269.61 Pub. Law 89-10 All Year 15,923.30 Magnet•Program 45,947.00 Pub. Law 89-10 Library 141.96 Pub. Law 89-13 Home Base 2,264.79 C.E.T.A. Voc. Ed. 51.44 Vocational Ed. Business 6.43 Man Power Grant .53 Metrication Grant 1,301.83 Mini Grant 879.02 Arrarat of America 22,263.60 141,240.60 REVENUE SHARING P.L. 92/512 Funds 648,468.93 ANTI RECESSION ASSTCE. FUNDS 109,245.26 757,714.19 STATE GRANTS: Council for Aging 116.14 Multi Service: Dept. Mental Health 481.06 D.D.R. Grant 2,870.99 Elderly Grant 1,596.40 Library: Arts & Humanities 15.44 Metrication Grant .01 Physical Handicapped Grant .10 School: Non Food Service Grant 127.61 5,207.75 REVOLVING FUNDS: Police Extra Detail 1,040.00 Purchasing 2,253.21 School: Athletics 14,132.94 Food Services 2,819.41 20,245.56 APPROPRIATION BALANCES FORWARD 13,314,236.92 265 NUN RBVENAB BALANCES FORWARD: Browne School Remodelling 15,764.42 Coolidge School Repairs 408.69 Coolidge School'Remodelling 3,220.80 Fire Alarm System 22,232.50 Urban Renewal 5,000.00 Water Construction 82,555.34 Municipal Slating Arena 520.88 Playground Reconstruction 3,277.53 Highway Construction 36,965.84 Departmental Equipment 2,246.35 Appraisal etc. Assessors 145,406.74 Sewer Construction 128,000.00 445,599.09 LOANS AUTHORIZED UNISSUBD 8,135,020.00 COUNTY TAX 1977-78 651,162.79 Hospital Assessment 8,139.54 659,302.33 OVERLAYS RESERVED FOR ABATEMENT: Levy of 1970 36,950.09 Levy of 1973 39,567.94 Levy of 1975 24,926.51 Levy of 1976-77 255,015.68 Levy of 1977-78 306,744.60 663,204.82 SALE OF CEMETERY LOTS 73,613.15 RECEIPTS RESERVED FOR APPROPRIATION: Parking Meter Fund 23,223.22 REVENUE RESERVED UNTIL COLLECTED: Departmental 5,163.80 Motor Vehicle 175,825.61 Special Assessment 3,086.24 Tax Title 169,210.96 Water 67,502.63 420,789.24 RESERVE FOR PETTY CASH 2,055.00 APPROPRIATION AUTH. P.L. 92 1,220,738.99 APPROPRIATION AUTH. P.L. 92 A.F.C. 107,487.50 1,328,226.49 EXCBSS & DEFICIENCY 540,500.89 26,770,867.07 266 REPORT OF THE BOARD 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 fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Regular monthly meetings were held in compliance with the Town By-Laws and special meetings were held when certain issues indicated particular consideration. During 1976 and continuing into 1977 the Board of Health has con ducted a comprehensive immunization and preventive program in the Town of Watertown with the following programs being offered: Anti-Polio-Immunization Booster Drink -Grade I Tuberculin Testing (Lederle-Tine) -Grade I Tetanus-Diptheria Booster Immunization - Grade I and II Influenza Booster Immunization - School Personnel, Municipal Employees, Elderly and General Public with chronic disease. Anti-Rabies Immunization for all dogs Free Glaucoma Clinics for all Reisdents over 35 Medical Clinics MMR(Measles, Mumps, Rubella)Vaccine-Grade I Lead Poison Screening Clinics - Pre-school and Kindergarten Clinic for the Elderly - Woodland Towers, McSherry Gardens, Town Hall In the area of Health Education, we saw distributed in excess of 10,000 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 St. Eliza- beth's 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 and the Watertown Health 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. 267 For the eight consecutive year we have held on site clinic service at the senior citizens housing development(Woodland Towers). During the year we held several Glaucoma Detection Clinics. This clinic will be held on a continuing basis. The Board of Health wants at this time to express its pleasure and pride in the competent, cooperative and efficient manner in which its staff has carried out this additional burden. The Board wishes, also, to join the Health Agent 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 cooperation throughout the year. Richard G. Barry, Chairman Joseph L.C. Santoro, Clerk William G. Oates REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER To the Board of Health: The following is a breakdown of the functions of the Health Depart- ment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE The following areas of Preventive Medicine were programmed and conducted during the year. POLIOMYELITIS IMMUNIZATION(ORAL—TRIVALENT) I J76-1977 School Year-All Schools Booster Dose-Fiat Grade -Total Immunizations: 143 TETANUS—DIPTHERIA CLINICS 1976-1977 School Year-All Schools Grades 1 and I I -Total Immunizations: 244 268 MMR(Measles, Mumps&Rubella) CLINIC Grade 1 -Total Immunizations: 552 Upper Grades - Special Clinic-Total Immunizations 221 TUBERCULIN TESTING PROGRAM 1976-1977 School Year-All Schools Grade 1 -Total -Tine 190 School Personnel&other contacts - Mantoux-Total 250 ANTI—RABIES CLINICS May 7, 1977 Total number of dogs inoculated 452 VISION SCREENING PROGRAM 1976-1977 School Year Kindergarten and Pre-School Children 449 Referred for further evaluation 1 GLAUCOMA CLINICS 98 persons were tested at Glaucoma Clinics INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Influenza clinics were held at various locations during the months of October, November and December of 1976. Also shut-ins were con- tacted and given the vaccine. A total of 3000 residents were given the Bivalent Vaccine and 891 residents were given the Monovalent vaccine. - PREMATURE INFANTS (born July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977) Number of premature infants(born alive)reported 16 269 LEAD POISON SCREENING CLINIC Kindergarten and Pre-School Children 85 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. In regard to Tuberculosis cases during 1977 there were (3)admissions to Middlesex County Hospital. Home visits were made and case reports completed on the following diseases or conditions: Hepatitis Salmonellosis Tuberculosis Child Abuse Premature Infants New Borns Nurses assisted at the following clinics: Watertown Health Center C&Y Clinic Swine influenza immunization Clinic for all residents Tetanus-Diptheria Grades one and eleven Tine Tuberculin Tests all schools Grade one Mantoux TB Testing Clinics Measles, Mumps and Rubella(MMR) Grade one Anti-Polio(OPV) Booster Grades one and seven Glaucoma Screening Lead Poison Screening Also assisted at physical examinations of children in Grades one, four, seven and ten in the parochial schools. Referral letters were sent to parents of all children who had positive findings. Referrals to other agencies such as local hospitals when deemed necessary. Audio and Visual screening on all parochial school children. Re- ferral letters sent to parents. Licensing and routine inspections of Nursery Schools. Routine inspections of Nursing homes, Perkins School for the Blind and 270 Protestant School for the Blind. Blood pressure monitoring at the Sr. Citizens Evaluation Station at the Watertown Housing Authority. Transported many patients to Middlesex County Hospital for Tuber- culosis follow up. Follow-up on aliens with questionable Chest X-ray on immigration. Mantoux testing on the personnel at Nursing Homes, School Personnel, Public Industry on request by the State Department of Public Health, contacts of person with T.B. All positive findings were referred to Middlesex County Hospital. Consultations were held at various times with the Welfare Depart- ment, Multi-Service Center, School Department, Watertown Health Center, Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Children, Housing Authority, Head Start and Principals of Schools 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 are in the process of instituting a program in CPR and Physical Fitness in the near future. We will continue to serve the residents of Watertown in every way possible. 271 y � H v►� N � td d ♦` N 00 ''r N d. M • N � VA i� N ti d en d d ao .•� D N VA 4.4 0 N C446 O L7 O in o� N N d N d � N .�D r r a� OA 2'I2 PERMITS AND LICENSES ISSUED July 1, 1976-June 30, 1977 TYPE NUMBERS ISSUED Burial Permits 91 Food Service Establishments 85 Frozen Dessert Licenses: Manufacture of 1 Sale of 68 Grease and Bones License I License to Conduct a Day Care Agency 5 Milk Licenses - Stores 114 Permits to remove or transport garbage and/or offal in or through Watertown 11 Permits to Caterers 1 Permits for Mobile Server 3 Permits for Swimming Pools 8 Permits to Funeral Directors 19 License for Massage 2 License for Purchase of Syringes 2 TOTALS 411 FEES COLLECTED FOR LICENSES& CLINICS July 1, 1976-June 30, 1977 AMOUNT Milk $228. Frozen Desserts 68. Day Care Agencies 165. Grease& Bones 2. Food Service Establishments 255. Rubbish License 33. Rabies Clinic 901. Massage License 2. Funeral Directors 57. Mobile Server 9. Swimming Pools 24. Mfg. of Ice Cream 5. Ice Cream Truck 3. Catering 3. Syringes 1. TOTALS $1756. 273 BIOLOGICALS, CULTURE OUTFITS, ETC. DISPENSED TO PHYSICIANS&CLINICS July 1, 1976-June 30, 1977 Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis 156 vials Tetanus Toxoid 50 " Tetanus-Diphtheria Adult 75 " Typhoid Vaccine 40 " Polio Vaccine 750 doses Immune Serum Globulin 50 vials MMR(Measles, Mumps&Rubella) 1600 doses Throat Culture Outfits 100 Enteric Culture Outfits 60 Wasserman Tubes 300 P.P.D. Tuberculin Tests 640 doses Gonorrhea Outfits 36 REPORT OF OPERATIONS WATERTOWN 7/1/76-6/30/77 EAST MIDDLESEX MOSQUITO CONTROL Most of the mosquito control efforts in Watertown are directed towards the catch basins where the standing water breeds mos- quitoes and harbors the adults all summer long. During the 1976 season two complete spray operations were carried out. The first in June and the second in August. During '77 though, the catch basins started slow so we held off till July. Therefore, there is only one complete spraying covered by this fiscal report. During May and June field crews were in Watertown approximately every second week to check areas at the Arsenal and off Coolidge Ave. for breeding. These and other areas were sprayed when needed. There were no complaints received by our office and therefore there was no adulticiding done in Watertown. Presently there is no money allocated for the cleaning or reclaiming of drainage ditches. There- fore there is nothing to report along those lines. A total of 117 1/2 gals. of larvicide material was used, along with 10 pounds of granules in Watertown during fiscal '77. 274 Financial Statement for fiscal 1977 Balance June 30, 1976 $1,438.37 Appropriation received 8/16/76 $3,000.00 $4,438.37 TOTAL EXPENDITURES *7/1/76to 12/31/76 1354.45 Labor 1/1/77 to 6/30/77 Office&Adm. 236.91 1/1/77to 6/30/77 Field Expenses 801.01 1/1/77to 6/30/77 Inc. Ins., Vehicles &Chemical Costs 217.89 $2610.26 Balance June 30, 1977 $1,828.11 *This figure covers all labor, administrative and field costs for that six months. A further breakdown of that figure is unavailable. Kevin R. Moran,Superintendent ANNUAL DENTAL CLINIC REPORT July 1, 1976-June 30, 1977 The two dental clinics visited the usual eight public plus one parochial elementary schools with the following results: Examinations 2,590 Fillings 503 Extractions 15 Treatments 72 Cleanings 434 Philip D. Fantasia, D.D.S. Louise Bick R.D.H. Janet D. Little R.D.H. 275 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS There were 62 dog bites and 24 unknown bites for the fiscal year, July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977. These bites necessitated 174 house calls to investigate the health of these animals. I also perform an annual rabies clinic in the spring of each year, on a Saturday. Each dog bite is reported and released with the Division of Animal Health as well as an annual report regarding the barn inspection. William Johansen D.V.M. REPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN July 1, 1976-June 30, 1977 During the past year we continued our duties as Public Health Physician. 1. Immunization clinics for pupils of Parochial and Private schools. Initiated a OPV and booster in all schools in grade seven as recom- mended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 2. Physical examinations at St. Patrick's School and Rosary Academy. Included in these were urinalysis and blood pressure determinations instituted as preventive screening program. 3. Consultations with Public Health Nurses regarding individual school health problems. 4. Medical responsibility for the many swine influenza clinics which were held throughout the Town at various locations. S. Instituted immunization clinics at the Health Department to comply with the Mass. Department of Public Health regulations. These clinics were open to all children. Hyman Shrand, M.D. 276 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH& SANITATION July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 Food Establishments Inspections 127 Eating Establishments Inspections 152 Miscellaneous (letters, conferences, phone calls) 500 Lodging House, Nursing Home& Day Care Inspections 10 Inspection of New Food Establishments&Change of Ownership 18 Garbage& Rubbish Truck Inspections 15 Swimming Pool Inspections 7 TOTAL 829 Laboratory Work: Ice Cream Samples 11 Food Samples 9 Water Samples 7 Culture of Utensils 434 TOTAL 461 Nuisance Complaints: Air Pollution 2 Bugs, Insects, Birds 17 Rubbish &Garbage 98 Heat 18 Housing 62 Odors 26 Unsanitary Conditions 10 Sewage 6 Noise 3 Dogs 18 Plumbing 2 Rodents 17 Food 23 Water 4 Roaches 10 Other 15 Original calls TOTAL 331 Follow-up calls TOTAL 331 TOTAL CALLS 1952 Section 8- Housing Inspections 34 TOTAL 1986 277 WATERTOWN MULTI-SERVICE CENTER ANNUAL REPORT July, 1976-June 30, 1977 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Susan Berger, Chairperson Genevieve Kelley Tom Tuttle, Vice-Chairperson Karen Monougian Marlena Chagaris,Secretary Marylouise McDermott Rose Arpino, Secretary Max Moss Joseph Barnes Dorothy Ryan Anne Bartley Alice Sefarian Dorothy Bowler Jack Taverna Bernard Bradley Pat Turner Mary Lou Bulger Mark Weinstein Phyllis Duffy Clyde Younger STAFF: Jean Cornish,Director William Roiter, Counseling Coordinator Lois London, Community Relations Specialist * Mary Amatangelo,Secretary/Receptionist * Jeffrey Feuer * Andrea Taaffe ** Harriet DiCicco ** Christopher Brooks * CETA Funded ** State Funded AFFILIATE AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS: Beaverbrook Child Guidance Clinic Boston University Department of Mental Health Family Service Association Family Youth and Resource Center Lasell Junior College McLeans Hospital Metropolitan Beaverbrook Community Mental Health Center Metropolitan State Hospital - Gaebler Unit Mount Auburn Hospital 278 Northeastern University Office for Children St. Elizabeth's Hospital Simmons College FINANCIAL SUPPORT Town of Watertown 44,690 Total Cash: 74,480 Department of Mental Health 29,790 In Kind: 50,636 Total in Kind: 50,636 Watertown Multi-Service Center 465 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02172 July 1976-June 1977 Statistics Summary Number of Clients served: 2042 In person: 1298 By phone: 744 Number of Clients seen for counseling: 390 By: Professionals: 255 Paraprofessionals: 20 Students: 55 Friend to Friend Program: 11 Family Life Education Workshops: 49 Number of clients seen at Medical Clinics: 276(July-Dec. only) Number of clients given Information and Referral: 744 Number of adolescents participating in Youth Program: 230 Number of participants in Consultation and Education Services: 403 Number of Total Visits: 9,359 Number of Cases: 1,854 Age Distribution: Children: 11 Adults: 1364 Adolescents: 380 Elderly: 187 The Watertown Multi-Service Center, located on the grounds of the old Arsenal site and reponsible for coordinating and providing human 279 services to Watertown residents, has grown tremendously this year. The Center in its various components worked with over 2000 people during the year, developed educational programs for the community and schools and began planning for increased community involve- ment directly in its programming. Presently, the Center offers the following direct services: COUNSELING The Counseling Component of the Center focuses primarily on helping people individually, in families or in groups with problems they may be experiencing in their lives. It brings together the services of other agencies providing special help to adolescents, or people with alcohol and/or drug related problems, along with pro- viding direct counseling services itself to families and individuals in the community. Unlike other agencies, the Multi-Service Center provides primarily a short term, family oriented counseling service. Marital problems, parent-child conflicts, personal growth concerns are all issues which can be discussed with a trained counselor over a period of 4-6 months. When appropriate, other family members are also asked to come in so that everyone can most easily adapt to the changes that occur for the person originally seeking a counseling service. Among children we have seen an increase in police/court referrals and more cases of child abuse. With adults there has been an in- crease in alcohol related problems, prompting the agency to look forward to developing more alcohol resources for the Watertown community. Overall, the Counseling Component sees more people in individual than in group counseling and cases tend to be more long term. Part of this change is due to our increased stability in the community as a reliable and accessible service. This year the counseling staff, along with maintaining regular services, has developed an outreach program to other area agencies. After a town wide needs assessment was conducted, monthly training workshops were sponsored to which Watertown agencies were invited. Attended at an average of 40 people per session, the work- shops covered such diverse topics as: developing Information and Referral Services; Child Abuse; Working with Multi-Problem Families; and Crisis Intervention. 280 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Over 744 individual people received specific resource help so that they could get connected with needed services not directly provided by the Multi-Service Center. Many of these calls concern other agencies - how to identify and help an agency respond to a person's individualized needs, survival resources, how to cope with no heat in the winter, how to get food stamps while a welfare application is going through the bureaucracy, what are a person's rights as a tenant, medical needs - how to identify and evaluate nursing homes, find inexpensive dental resources, locate a specialized medical resource. Along with the Library and other agencies Lois has also developed specialized "handbooks" on issues identified by many people as especially relevant - child care, elderly resources, youth services and dental services. Of special interest this year has been the development of Woman's Programs. As an outreach of the "Women in Watertown" series, sponsored jointly by the Multi-Service Center and the Watertown Free Public Library, and specific calls from community women, the Women's Resource Room was organized and developed early in the Fall of 1976. Coordinated by a Steering Committee of staff and community women, a special Resource Room was designated at the Multi-Service Center as a place for women to socialize, brouse through a variety of informa- tion and books and generally keep in touch with things happening for women in this area. For the Spring, a formal celebration was held to which over 60 people came, viewed the film "Woman to Woman" and shared their ideas for the future. Advocacy has also been a primary focus of this component over the year. As people relied on our information services more and more, different cases, needing more than basic information given, became apparent. Because of staff constraints, 3 volunteer community "Advocates" were trained to work directly with those people needing short term, concrete help in obtaining services. Types of problems the advocates worked on included: ' Welfare and food stamps appeals, exploring housing alternatives and subsidies and locating low-income legal aid services. 281 E u U Gt UP) tt{ W to u 1. a s u u M _a r •:J •1.r d I G1 F 1n L� V i 0 ..t 3 � a 1 ?g2 YOUTH PROGRAM The Youth Program this year has continued its work with troubled adolescents in Watertown. The program itself is concerned with youth participating in a process of learning and practicing the skills they will need to become mature and responsible adults, rather than in just providing activities for kids. As a result, most of the activities are planned by the youth and involve peer groups in a decision- making process of making choices and handling the responsibility and consequences, of those choices. Over the past year, youth have not only been involved in trips and outdoors activities, but have also participated as full members of the Office for Children Council and the Multi-Service Center Board of Directors, hired a new staff member, attended evaluation site visits by the Department of Mental Health and talked to Legislators around the need for youth services in Watertown. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS With the help of a CETA worker this past year, the Multi-Service Center has developed a more structured volunteer program. Based on the.need for additional staff and recognizing the special skills and talents of community residents, the Center began a drive for volun- teers in a variety of programs. Since we are a self-help agency for the Town of Watertown, we feel the development of a broad based group of Watertown residents volunteering to provide services for other residents is an ideal situation. Existing areas of volunteering include: 1. Friend to Friend-being a friend to a Watertown child who needs special attention from a caring volunteer. 2. Friendly Visitors - assisting the elderly and social isolates with their desire to live more independently by eliminating some of the dangers of living alone. 3. Family Life Education Co-leaders of Groups - co-leading groups with a staff member on topics of interest to members of the com- munity - i.e. retirement, single parenting, mother' groups, decidin to have children, recently separated, newcomers. 4. One to One Counseling - seeing individual clients on a regular basis. The volunteer would be supervised by a member of the 283 counseling staff. This area of volunteering requires counseling skills and some educational background but is open to volunteers who after a time exhibit counseling skills and have some educational background. 5. Maintaining information files and gathering new information. S. 1 & R Specialist - to provide information and referrals to people calling the Center for help and working as an advocate to insure that the services are delivered once the person is referred. COMM lllnit)'ad%orates share problems and concerns during weekly supervisions MEDICAL SERVICES Over the past three years the Multi-Service Center, in cooperation with the Watertown Board of Health, the Mt. Auburn Hospital and the St. Elizabeth's Hospital, has sponsored low cost medical ser- vices to those community residents unable to afford a private Doctor. This past year that Clinic was completely taken over by St. Eliza- beth's Hospital and moved to its new and present location at 85 Main Street. Since the sponsoring Hospital was a Catholic Hospital, the Multi- Service Center turned its attention to an obvious gap in service, family planning. Negotiations went on between the Board of Health, the Mutli-Service Center and various local hospitals so that these services, as well as general medical services, could be provided to the Watertown community at low cost and in an accessible location. These efforts were finally rewarded when an agreement was reached with a private group practice in Watertown to sponsor a one after- noon a week clinic session for those in need of family planning services. 284 Each Summer the staff of the Multi-Service Center is asked to meet with all the people working or volunteering in their respective com- ponents, reflect back on the past year, look at accomplishments and gaps and service and develop priorities for the coming year. These priorities may involve maintaining present levels of service or developing new programs as needs have been identified. As you can see, each component has indicated numerous new trends and priorities. Aside from maintaining present level of services, however, each has also indicated at least one major area for increased attention: Administration: establish an adequate and stable staffing at the Center, work with the Board of Directors more closely, public relations. Counseling: develop more men's programs, establish closer ties with other agencies to avoid duplicating service, inappropriate referrals and to make services more accessible. Information and Referral: recruit, train and supervise a larger volunteer group of community "advocates". Youth Programs: re-evaluate focus of program, expand outreach to other youth, stabilize funding. Volunteer Program: develop. Friend to Friend program to its potential, integrate other volunteers into ongoing activities in ap- propriate components. The statistics at the beginning of this report accurately reflect the individual persons with whom the Multi-Service Center has worked this past year. Both our population and the Services we render have changed somewhat from fiscal year 1976: • We see more clients in individual rather than group counseling, and cases tend to be more long term, meaning that we work with fewer clients, but over a long period of time. • The Multi-Service Center is running fewer Family Life Educa- tion groups since other agencies have developed their own programs. 285 • After a year of groundwork and alot of outreach, the Youth Program has stablized its program population and is working with small groups of youth over a larger period of time. • The Multi-Service Center has greatly increased its consultation and education services of the Watertown community and has been involved in more program development than before. Some of the above changes have occured because of staff turnover, the loss of 2 outreach workers placed here from Mass. Residential Programs and negotiations with other agencies. Sometimes to our. disadvantage, the Multi-Service Center has formed personal re- lationships between staff members and those of other agencies. As staff turns over or leaves there is a period of readjustment. We have particularly felt that this year through the loss of Jeff Arbetter, and the 2 outreach workers. The statistics, however, do reflect a level of quality, professional service which the Multi-Service Center believes it provides in a con- sistent and meaningful way. Our programs always reflect needs identified in the community and hope to help these people in Water- town who are experiencing difficulties in their personal and social lives. 286 BOARD OF APPEALS The Annual Report of the Board of Appeals for the year ending December 31, 1977 is respectfully submitted. Mr. Raymond P. Balley was reappointed as a permanent member of the Board of Appeals for a three year term. Mr. Alexander Della Paolera was reappointed as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals for a term of one year. Ms. Anne Lazzaro was appointed as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals for a one year term. The Board of Appeals held their regular meetings and business meetings once a month. During the year, the Board of Appeals heard and made decisions on thirty-six cases. The Board took view of the subject premises of the appeals, so as to enable them to render decisions based in part on knowledge thereby acquired. In rendering decisions, the Board endeavored to the best of their ability and understanding to give full consideration to the applicable laws and statutes, to the interest of the inhabitants of the Town. The Board wishes to express appreciation to Philip M. Barrett, Inspector of Buildings, and to all Town Departments for their co- operation. Respectfully submitted, George K. Walker, Jr., Chairman Francis X. O'Leary, Clerk Raymond P. Balley,Member Alternate Members: Alexander Della Paolera Anne Lazarro 287 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Thomas J. Sullivan,Director John J. Mantenuto,Asst. Director William J. Fratto,Asst. Director Mrs. Sigrid Reddy, Chairperson Permanent Albert R. Balzano,Secretary Term Expires 1980. Mr. James Clark Permanent Mr. Joseph P. Kelly Permanent Ms. Lorraine LaRose Term Expires 1979 Dr. Daniel O'Connor Permanent Mr. Arthur E. Todino Term Expires 1978 To the Chairperson and members of the Watertown Recreation Commission: The annual report of the Recreation Department is respect- fully submitted by the Director of Recreation for the year ending June 30, 1977. FUNCTIONS OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION The function of the Recreation Commission is to provide year-round recreation programs so all residents of the town shall have a-place and program for the best and most satisfying use of his or her leisure time. The development of new interests and skills; education for safe and healthful living; constructive use of leisure time; oppor- tunity for self-expression and relaxation; and contributions toward character growth; social adjustment and good citizenship, these objective 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. John J. Mantenuto, Asst. Director of Recreation for the past ten years resigned October 27, 1976. His devotion to duty, unfailing loyalty, popularity with his fellow workers and knowledge of all department 288 r �� •• ��Y-lam •�,��•f..t4 r` ' 4 :i.i. !�: `1✓"fT �'Y ti'. yam. n • .r`ham•„ � ��`. - Y i. :-• ;�t of Camp Pequossette functions will be missed. Mr. William J. Fratto was appointed November 17, 1976 to replace Mr. Mantenuto. ORGANIZATION The Recreation Commission is comprised of seven members, four of whom are permanent. The other three are appointed by the Select- men. The four permanent members are: Superintendent of the Department of Public Works; Superintendent of Schools; Chief of Police; Director of Libraries. 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 Princ. Account Clerk, 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. FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1976-77 Director 14,914.00 Asst. Director 3,250.00 Princ. Account Clerk 101*120.00 Head Supv. -Girl's Programs 1,850.00 Longevity 400.00 Programs for M/Handicapped 15,975.30 Supervisor's Salaries 49,997.93 Op. Costs/C. Pequossette 20,992.75 Auto Allowance 860.00 Umpire Salaries 3,100.00 Ice Rental/Outdoor Skating 2,956.85 Pilot Programs 667.50 125,084.33 FIELD PERMITS During 1976 approximately 320 permits were issued to use Water- town facilities for baseball, softball, basketball, touch football and soccer to name a few. In addition to the Recreation Department other groups using the facilities were: Adult Softball Leagues 290 +^ , Akk J aMMIUMINOt` i r• - a 1 The Camp Pcyuossette Sing Along was enjoyed by young and old during Senior Citizens Day at the Camp. 291 (men and women); Police and Fire departments; Pop Warner; Boost- er's Club; Babe Ruth League, Inc.; Cunniff PTO Softball League for elementary girls; to name just a few. Organizations and business- es 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. RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS 1976-77 We had an excellent summer with all programs running very well and credit has to go to those running the programs. Mr. Mantenuto and Mrs. Whynot planned Olympic Day on Fridays at Victory Field and came up with new ideas each week which kept the interest up. Trips were planned along with a variety of activities. The swimming program was held again this year at the MDC Pool. We programmed adult swimming lessons which went very well. Children's Theatre was broken down into two different programs, one under the direc- tion of Barbara Bejoian who put on four skits throughout the summer which were very well received. Under the direction of Stephen Fawcett we had a musical (50 minute show) mainly made up of Junior High students who performed at Camp Pequossette, on various playgrounds and for the summer school. Excellent per- formance, very well received. Tennis enrollment for children was high, also high for adult lessons, additional courts to supervise with no additional money so we had three girls on a Work-Study pro- gram that supervised the West courts. Great improvement in sum- mer basektball programs this year. Camp Pequossette a tremendous success this year, just looking at the enrollments showed the kids really appreciated the camp. A federal program provided lunches this year making things a lot smoother. We also had this program at the camp for the mentally handicapped and for four weeks on certain playgrounds. We received over 9,000 free lunches. Although it was a last minute arrangement we had over 800 people attend a live circus at Camp Pequossette. There were two performances. The camp took in $6,087.50 compared to last year when we took in $4,300.96. This year we had over 100 welfare cases. The camp for the mentally handicapped called itself Camp Yankee Doodle and used the High School as the Cunniff School had become too small for all the activities going on. Woodworking and sewing were added activities and swimming and bowling programs were increased and ran very smoothly. Since we pay umpire salaries for the Babe Ruth, Little League, and Triple A, I'd like to mention the success these programs had this year. The East Little League won the District Championship and Babe Ruth the Area Championship. A concert was held at Bemis Playground and approximately 300 people attended. 292 40 w•. Members and Coaches of The Watertown Recreation Dept. Special Olympic Team relax between events at the County Meet. The fall season included many activities, flag football, soccer, baton twirling, gymnastics, basketball, bowling and gym programs were offered to the youth of the town. The department also ran a Friday Night Social Program and a Saturday Day Camp for the mentally handicapped citizens of Watertown. The winter produced a basketball program that included play for boys and girls along with men and women. Other adult programs were Yoga, Oriental Dancing, and Men and Women's Volleyball. Baton twirling after a Christmas break was resumed. Over the Christmas and February vacations ice skating was held at the Watertown Rink. There was also supervision on many of the town playgrounds for skating. A ski trip was sponsored by the department to Boston Hill in North Andover. The Friday night and Saturday program for the mentally handicapped continued to be very successful. A special event for the winter was the production of the Broadway musical, 'Music Man'. The program directed by Stephen Fawcett, and the cast was made up of children from throughout the school system. With the arrival of spring came softball, baseball, baton twirling, bowling, gymnastics, tennis and gym programs for the youth of the town. The department also offered lessons in golf and tennis for 293 adults with many taking advantage of these courses. A town wide swimming meet was run for the first time with events for all ages. A girls' hockey clinic under the direction of Peter Pomponi attracted many Junior and Senior High School students. The department offered a wide range of activities for the citizens of Watertown during the year and it was pleased with the response to these programs. The people in our Saturday Day Camp competed in the County and State Special Olympics with much success. NEEDS The town has been working on its playgrounds to improve their usefulness to the citizens of Watertown. This program should be continued so that maximum use of playgrounds can be attained. The need of an indoor facility is becoming, more and more urgent. 1) Total development of the Recreation Center which would include indoor and outdoor facilities would be a great addition to the town on the Watertown Arsenal. The outdoor facilities would include basketball and tennis courts, ballfields, picnic areas, and an indoor facility would contain basketball and tennis facilities, a track, base- ball cage, locker space, an Arts & Crafts area, and a swimming pool. 2) Continued development of the year-round programs. 3) Development of girls, adult and senior citizen programs beyond the present scope of activities. 4) Additional office and storage space for the department. S) Arts & Crafts&Cultural programs expanded. Thomas J. Sullivan Director of Recreation 294 WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY 1, 1977-DECEMBER 31, 1977 MEMBERS John P. Moxley Chairman Mary McHugh Vice Chairwoman David Bromer Treasurer Adelard St. Onge Assistant Treasurer James Sullivan Member PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Linda Ladd Executive Director Paul Graziano Assistant Director Richard McDermott Director of Maintenance Ida Sheehan Financial Manager Margaret Breen Secretary Judith Giordano Secretarial Assistant MAINTENANCE STAFF Gennaro Barbato Maintenance Mechanic Antonio Vello Maintenance Laborer John McFarland Maintenance Laborer Folkion Rallis Maintenance Laborer Francis McFarlin Maintenance Laborer Wayne McDonald Maintenance Laborer Herbert Holmes Maintenance Laborer The Watertown Housing Authority, located at 55 Waverley Avenue, is responsible for providing decent, safe, sanitary housing at an affordable price to individuals and families who qualify for assis- tance. The Authority further recognizes that it has a responsibility to; upgrade its existing housing stock, develop programs which will meet the social as well as the physical needs of its tenants and, to increase the number of subsidized units in Watertown. As of this date we offer the following housing subsidy programs: Chapter 200 228 units Chapter 667 203 units Chapter 707 21 units 295 Rental Assistance Program Section 8 82 units Housing Assistance Program This year the Authority began a five (5) year modernization pro- gram in its Chapter 200 family developments. Total funds allocated by the Department of Community Affairs for this program is in excess of $656,000.00. Additional monies received in 1977 by the Water- town Housing Authority for maintenance and physical improve- ments include: C.E.T.A. 11 Maintenance men $52,250 Title VI Program -9 men and 1 supervision (tot lots) 90,000 supplies 2,350 Summer Programs 12 students (general grounds work) 6,900 1 on site supervisor 1,500 sub-total $153,000 OTHER Public Works Act. -modernization of bathrooms East and West End 125,000 Boiler Project 58,500 Modernization Funds 656,000 Total $992,500 A social service office has been established this year to meet the needs of the elderly and family residents in public housing. The office presently has an Elderly Activities Co-ordinator, Social Worker (Elderly), Maintenance-Management Expeditor and a Co-ordinator for the East End Teen Center. These positions have all been funded through the Watertown CETA office. Presently the social service staff coordinates the following services: 296 Teen Center The teenagers in the East End, with the help of Watertown Housing Authority staff, wrote and presented to the Board a proposal for their own recreation center. The center has a full time co-ordinator and it offers a range of activities to all residents in the East End. The teens have raised money on their own to purchase equipment for the center and to fund weekend camping excursions with the co- ordinator. Mothers use the center during the day for exercise, nutrition, and knitting classes. Mechanics and Photography Workshops East and West End youths organized a mechanics and photography workshops with volunteer tenants and Watertown Housing Authority Board members teaching the courses. The mechanics workshop met regularly for a period of six months and included twenty (20) young men and women. Summer Recreation Program Four full time and two part time recreation aides worked with child- ren ages 4 to 13 years in the East and West End. The program provided many constructive and challenging activities for children. These activities had a positive effect on the children's play patterns and helped to make the summer months exciting and educational. Elderly Activities The elderly activities co-ordinator has brought many new programs into the recreation hall at Woodland Towers. Senior Citizens of the town may come to watch movies, sew, knit, dance, play cards, listen to lectures or just visit. An intergenerational program with the Marshall Spring and West Junior High Schools also allows elderly to use the facilities of these institutions and promotes interaction between the elderly and school age children. Hot Meals Woodland Towers was selected as a site for the Title VII Nutrition Program. This program provides older Americans, particularly those with low incomes, with low cost, nutritionally sound meals. This noon day meal is served for approximately seventy-five (75) people a day, five (5)days a week. The program is open to all elderly and is part of the Watertown Housing Authority's attempt to improve the quality of life for all senior citizens of the town. 297 At this time the Authority would like to thank all of the town agencies and departments for their advice and support during the past year. Linda Ladd Executive Director 298 WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL SKATING ARENA Michael J. Driscoll Jr.,Manager Robert J. Whitney, Chairman Carmine Palotta, Treasurer Joanna R. Carey,Secretary James B. Luck Joseph R. Mastrangelo John A. Ryan Michael J. Savas We are pleased to submit the following annual report of the Water- town Municipal Skating Arena. This year we saw our first major personnel change as our manager, Mr. John Lund, retired. We were sorry to lose John as he served well from the opening days of the rink. After an extensive search, and working closely with the Personnel Dept., we were most fortunate to obtain the services of Mr. Michael J. Driscoll, Jr. Our plant continues to remain in excellent condition with a vigorous summer maintenance program. This coming season we will be forced to remove the heads from the condensers for a state inspection of the tubes. This will be a fairly costly project, however, it is man- dated for safety reasons. This past season we spent $8,535.65 for food and related supplies from the $11,500 appropriated. It cost us an additional $3,547.75 for our snack bar salaries totalling $12,083.40. We received in income $18,569.16 giving us a net profit of $6,485.76 from our snack bar. Our overall financial picture appears to be improving and the outlook for this coming season is excellent. As of this writing we are $8,181.45 ahead in net profit over the like period one year ago. We will continue to serve the people of Watertown and welcome any suggestions which might improve our operation. Sincerely, Robert J. Whitney Chairman 299 VETERANS SERVICES During the year commencing July 1, 1976 and ending June 30, 1977 the department functioned efficiently adhering to its policy of thorough investigative procedures on all cases. Our expenditures remained at a stable level due to job opportunities available to the employable veterans. Those entitled to Federal benefits receive additional forms period- ically to be completed which they can neither understand or fill out. As a result we are called upon to assist. We also help in filing annual Abatement applications for veterans and widows as well as Income Questionnaires for the Veterans Administration. No accurate prediction can be made about costs for the ensuing year. However medical was on the increase for April and June of this fiscal period and could continue on an upward trend. At this time I wish to thank your Honorable Board and all those who cooperated with the department throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy R. Najarian Veterans'Agent 300 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT Herewith is respectfully submitted the report of the Workmen's Compensation Agent for the period from July 1, 1977 to December 31, 1977. The majority of the cases reported in this period required just medical expenses but there were several cases involving serious injuries. Some with large medical and hospital bills along with lengthy disability. During this period we were carrying 19 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 of which we are not now making any payments. The most courteous and usual cooperation has been received from the Town Departments and employees. John P. Meehan Workmen's Compensation Agent 301 LIBRARY REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Donald J. MacDonald, Jr., Mrs. John J. Carver,Secretary Chairman Edmund P. Hickey, Mrs.Thomas W. Perry Vice Chairman Charles T. Burke, Comptroller Mrs. John E. Perkins LIBRARY STAFF Sigrid R. Reddy,Director LIBRARY STAFF Sigrid R. Reddy,Director Mary M. McNally,Assistant Director 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 Harney, East Branch Library Pamela Schofield, North Branch Library MAIN LIBRARY STAFF Full-time Part-time Nancy Aghazarian, Gayna Akillian, Music Specialist Young Adult Librarian Judith Burr, Children's Librarian Doris Anderson, Head of Sandra Centola, Page Circulation Services Jeanne Clancy, Jane Eastman, Reference Librarian Reference Librarian Eileen Farrell, Page 302 Karen Gill, Circulation Assistant Patricia Farrell, Ruth Griffin, Children's Assistant Circulation Assistant Mary Ellen Farrell, Page Irene Lamprakis, Susan Folino, Catalog Assistant Circulation Assistant Forrest C. Mack, Cataloger Janine LeBlanc, Page Francis Mannix, Catalog AssistantJoseph P. McHugh, Page Mary McHugh, Charlotte Murray, Reference Assistant Reference Librarian Helen Pando, Mark Murray, Page Director's Secretary Helena Neylon, Gail Roberts, Circulation Assistant Catalog Assistant Mary Neylon, Page Susan Sullivan, Joanne Oliver, Page Children's Librarian Mary Radtke, Jeanne C. White, Circulation Assistant Reference Librarian Judith Segal, Young Adult Librarian Ann Sheehan, Page Judith Stacchi, Circulation Assistant Lynn Sternbergh, Circulation Assistant Helene Tuchman, Reference Librarian M. Angela Ward, Circulation Assistant Marion Woodard, Young Adult Librarian BRANCH STAFF EAST BRANCH LIBRARY Full-time Part-time Anne Diozzi, David Aste, Page Circulation Assistant Elizabeth Byrne, Page Maureen Hegarty, Sally Byrne, Page Children's Librarian Debra Caruso, Page Judith Henshaw, Children's Librarian Janet Jennings, Young Adult Librarian 303 NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY Full-time Part-time Carol Harris, Diane Brown, Circulation Assistant Children's Librarian Maureen Sullivan, Lena Cimino, Page Children's Librarian Madeliene Marino, Children's Librarian Joan Ellen Patton, Page Catherine Richmond, Circulation Assistant WEST BRANCH/BROWNE SCHOOL Sarah Widhu, Children's Librarian Alice Whooley, Page CUSTODIAL STAFF Kevin Calden, Main Library John C. Carey, East Branch Paul Mannix, North Branch William J. Mannix, Head Custodian 1976- 1977 SELECTED DATA Name of Library Watertown Free Public Library Town Watertown, Massachusetts Library Director Sigrid R. Reddy Date of Founding 1868 Population served 36,075 U. S. Census, 1975 Assessed valuation of Town $98,440,555 Appropriation, Town Percentage 2.2% Appropriation, per capita $15.09 Circulation, per capita 6.71 Circulation, per registered borrower 14.20 Number of Agencies Main Library: 3 branches Number of days open during year 331 1/2 304 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 I July 1976 104,120 34,370 138,490 Acquisitions during year New titles 3,250 1,377 4,627 Added copies 1,581 1,547 3,128 Acquisition totals 4,831 2,924 7,755 Withdrawals and lost books 4,482 2,259 6,741 Number of books 30 June 1977 104,469 35,035 139,504 PHONO-RECORD COLLECTION Number of record albums 1 July 1976 2,796 Albums added 487 Withdrawals and lost albums 349 Number of record albums 30 June 1977 2,934 Circulation -July 1976-June 1977 System ADULT Main East North West Total Fiction 29,262 9,785 7,295 46,342 Non-fiction 42,790 5,960 3,224 51,974 Paperbacks 6,248 1,528 2,154 9,930 Periodicals 3,042 1,457 710 5,209 Vertical File 649 20 43 712 Recordings 7,166 617 496 8,279 Films 244 -- -- 244 Visual 305 Materials 263 3 15 281 Inter-library loans: Volumes borrowed 236 236 Volumes lent 15 15 TOTALS 89,915 19,370 13,937 123,222 YOUNG ADULT Fiction 2,189 830 968 3,987 Non-fiction 3,375 746 924 5,045 Paperbacks 5,059 3,058 4,471 12,588 Vertical File 246 -- -- 246 Recordings 3,003 974 1,258 5,235 Films 4 -- ._ 4 Visual Materials 88 -- __ gg Equipment -- 237 -- 237 Metrics 332 -- -- 332 TOTALS 14,296 5,845 7,621 27,762 CHILDREN Fiction 17,716 14,533 13,125 1,846 47,220 Non-fiction 8,255 4,857 4,008 517 17,637 Paperbacks 4,713 6,618 6,113 564 18,008 Periodicals 406 462 311 7 1,186 Vertical File 164 642 163 -- 969 Recordings 2,123 1,108 1,779 24 5,034 Films 92 -- -- -- 92 Visual Materials 534 242 236 -- 1,012 Metrics 15 -- -- -- 15 TOTALS 34,018 28,462 25,735 2,958 91,173 306 DEPARTMENT TOTALS System Main East North West Total Fiction 49.167 25,148 21,388 1,846 97,549 Non-fiction 54,420 11,563 8,156 517 74,549 Paperbacks 16,020 11,204 12,738 564 40,526 Periodicals 3,448 1,919 1,021 7 6,395 Vertical File 1,059 662 206 -- 1,927 Recordings 12,292 2,699 3,533 24 18,548 Films 340 -- -- -- 340 Visual Materials 885 245 251 -- 1,381 Equipment -- 237 -- -- 237 Metrics 347 -- -- -- 347 Inter-library loan Volumes borrowed 236 236 Volumes lent 15 15 TOTALS 138,229 53,677 47,293 2,958 242,157 TRUST FUNDS "Name 1 July 1976 Receipts Expense 30 June 1977 Barry $1,850.81 $98.27 $86.94 $1,862.14 Charles 615.78 33.64 -- 649.42 McGuire 1,780.97 89.24 ' 117.55 1,680.66 Mead 5,154.85 137.27 70.00 5,222.12 B. Pierce 1,051.05 56.64 18.00 1,089.69 W. Pierce 18,105.87 1,171.56 1,862.87 17,414.56 Pratt 21,775.44 938.01 2,575.50 20,137.95 Whitney 877.30 47.94 -- 925.24 $51,140.07 $2,572.57 $4,730.86 $48,981.78 FINANCIAL STATEMENT July, 1976-June, 1977 Town Appropriation (includes$14,740.13 in State Aid) $544,427.00 Receipts from Trust Funds (July 1, 1976 -June 30, 1977) 2,572.57 307 CASH TRANSFERS TO TOWN TREASURER July, 1976 January, 1977 December, 1976 June, 1977 Fines $2,273.01 $2,522.27 Lost and damaged materials 206.28 179.88 Lost registration plates 36.80 52.55 Reserve postals 74.33 69.31 $2,590.42 $2,824.01 PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Magazines 304 Newspapers 22 REGISTERED BORROWERS Adult Juvenile Total 1974(July 1974 - June 1975) 5,912 965 6,877 1975(July 1975- June 1976) 4,569 849 5,418 1976(July 1976- June 1977) 3,986 778 4,764 TOTALS 14,467 2,592 17,059 EXPENDITURES Salaries $404,406.43 Longevity 5,230.97 Books and other library materials 72,388.26 Administrative expense 19,095.69 Contractual Services 28,395.17 Capital Outlay 14,876.75 308 As 1977 brought to a close the Bicentennial celebration in which the library played a significant part, the library has continued many of its fine services and attracted new monies and services via CETA projects, LSCA title grants, and other federal grants without ad- ditional cost to the town. In cooperation with the Mount Auburn Hospital the library is par- ticipating in a Community Health Information Network to improve consumer health information. In addition, the "Metrication of Watertown" grant (HEW--U.S. Office of Education) enabled the library and schools to develop an educational program to familiarize the community with metric measurement. Two other grants, "The Model Deaf Services" grant and the "Visual Resources" grant, were awarded to the library in order that we may improve services to those with visual or auditory handicaps. We were pleased that Water- town was one of the two communities in the Commonwealth to receive these grants. The library has been fortunate in these difficult economic times to receive funding and staff for specific CETA projects. In this way, the sandblasting of the trim at the Main Library, document restora- tion, indexing of materials, film workshops, and childrens' pro- gramming in drama and storytelling were accomplished. Through the efforts of the library staff and various other groups two handbooks were published this year: (1) the much acclaimed Senior Citizens' Handbook was printed and distributed throughout the town; (2) the fifth edition of the Child Care Resource Handbook is also available to townspeople. In May at the Annual Town Meeting, when considering personnel policy as applicable to Chapter 78 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the members voted to maintain the Library Trustees' power to control its personnel decisions. I should like to thank the town and the Trustees for giving me the opportunity to serve as a Trustee, and as Chairman of the Board this year, and to commend the staff for the fine services offered to the town, as well as their energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. The continuing support of the Friends of the Watertown Free Public Library is appreciated by the Board; the Book Fair, which supports small special projects for our libraries, as well as programs such as the fall appearance of the Boston Ballet in Watertown, has become a fine community tradition. Respectfully submitted, Donald J. MacDonald, Chairman Board of Library Trustees 309 f ' 1 rl r � � / L a � M ry s Q� • 310 WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Director's Report 1976-77 The accompanying statistics, for the purpose of comparison, are for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Since our last annual report covered events to the end of December 1976, this account will take us to the end of 1977. Having completed a successful celebration of the Bicentennial Year, the Library staff during 1977 took a hard look at collections, pro- grams and services as they related to the needs of the citizens of our Town. Within the context of rendering improved library service to all the people, we identified certain groups who were previously unserved or who had special needs, and concentrated on improving service through the use of all appropriate types of media. (Mr. MacDonald has listed above the various grants we have been able to obtain in order to acquire the necessary equipment and materials for this effort.) Work was also commenced on a staff manual which would contain descriptions of all tasks, by department, and would also include statements of policies so that practice would be con- sistent throughout the system. The Adult Services Department has continued, under the able leadership of Mary McNally, to respond to the community's needs for informational and recreational materials and has also provided new and different ways of responding to the needs of elderly and handicapped. Funded by a grant under Title I of the Library Ser- vices and Construction Act, the Visual Resources Grant was able to provide enlargers, a Low Vision Aid, brailler, and special materials for partially sighted patrons. In addition, the grant provided funds for instruction of fourteen staff members in sign language, by means of which library staff are able to communicate with deaf library patrons. It is inspiring to see the appreciation of patrons who have previously been unable to communicate their needs to the librarians, for even elementary sign language has opened up a whole new area of communication. Imagine how appreciative a foreigner would be if you spoke to him in his native language rather than expecting him to speak English, and you will get some idea of how the handicapped person feels, particularly when you realize that no matter how much a person may want to communicate with you in spoken Eng- lish, he or she may be unable to do so. Many "signing" patrons have lived in a world of their own, treated as if they were retarded or second-class citizens; being regarded as patrons with legitimate 311 needs merely grants them access to the library's collections. The staff of the library who benefited from sign language represented all departments, and several members have continued on to instruction in intermediate sign language. Programs presented by Adult Services included a three-part series during the month of April. Dr. Ruth Tuomola, a resident in Internal medicine at Mt. Auburn Hospital spoke on "Menstruation"; Gail Shapiro, childbirth instructor at the Boston Association for Child- birth Education, presented the second program on "Childbirth"; and the third topic was "Menopause", with speakers Jo Starbuck and Dr. Sandra Gilmore, a Watertown internist. Sponsored by a grant from the Massachusetts Foundation for Humanities and Public Policy, "Freedom and Angelina", a unique drama-forum on the issues of racism and feminism, played to a standing-room-only audience in the Young Adult Room of the Main Library on April 22. "Shopping without a Slide Rule," a discussion on metrics for the consumer conducted by Alice Warner of Warner-Eddison Associates of Lexington took place on July 26 and was sponsored by the grant to the schools and the library for "The Metrication of Watertown." Tours of the library are an important and popular feature of the Adult Services program. Regular tours were conducted for Water- town evening school classes for foreign-language speakers. Games for adults were added to the collection in response to requests from borrowers, and the popular practice of making UNICEF cards available for purchase at the library during the Christmas holidays was continued. Fiction and non-fiction was "weeded" from the collection and many books no longer needed were given to the Friends of the Library for the annual Book Fair, which took place on May 14. Hundreds of books donated for the prupose by the public were sold, and the proceeds were given by the Friends for the pur- chase of a Polaroid Camera for the North Branch Library, for the showing of the film, "The Sword in the Stone" at all five Summer Reading Club parties, and for paper supplies for a workshop in bookmaking at theEast Branch Children's Department. The Reference Department continued to update the Information and Referral File to supply the "Watertown Information Line" (or WIL) with current and useful information. Of 5615 reference questions answered in 1977, 580 were questions relating to peoples' basic needs, information which was supplied from Informational and Referral sources. Kim Fulton, a work-study student at UMass at Amherst, worked on the geographical portion of the pamphlet file during the summer; this project has since been taken over by Carl Phillips, our CETA indexer. Carl was joined in November by Diane Pascuzzi, and they have worked hard to index the library's holdings 312 - of nineteenth-century newspapers, town records and ephemeral materials as part of a CETA grant which will end in October of 1978. The Community Calendar, a popular feature appearing in the Watertown Press and Sun, is compiled by Jane Eastman and Stephen Bayle of Adult Services. Members of the department served on several town committees; the Elderly Services Committee, Water- town Social Service Providers, and on the Board of Directors of the Watertown Center for the Arts. Outreach services have been en- hanced by the establishment of a deposit collection of books at the elderly housing project, Woodland Towers. Keeping up with new information sources has been a continuing responsibility of reference librarians; three members of the depart- ment completed an in-service training course in medical reference librarianship at the Mt. Auburn Hospital as part of the commitment of the library to the Community Health Information Network. This network was formed by the public libraries of Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Lexington, and Watertown in cooperation with the Mt. Auburn Hospital to serve the health information needs of members of the lay public and those health professionals who lack the institutional affiliation needed for access to health informa- tion resources. The project has been funded with both LSCA Title 1I money and a grant from the National Library of Medicine. Mem- bers of the Community Advisory Council from Watertown for this graht are Evelyn McGowan, Patricia Ward and Annemarie Boyden. Stephen Bayle, Community Services Librarian, serves as the re- presentative of the Library at Network meetings. Our perennial "best-seller," the Child Care Resource Handbook, was revised and updated, and the fifth edition was published in June. The long-awaited handbook of health care for senior citizens, "To your Health," was compiled and edited by Helene Tuchman and the staff of the Reference Department and Louise London and the staff at the Multi-Service Center; distribution was begun in November. A copy is available for the use of every person sixty-five years of age or older and may be obtained in the Reference Department. Besides the CETA projects to index documents, Adult Services has employed the talent of Will Stanton to prepare a slide show about the Watertown Free Public Library. Will also helps Stephen Bayle with maintenance of audio-visual equipment and supervises the showing of the slide-tape program, "The History of Watertown," to groups and organizations. At this writing, the sown is "on tour" at Wood- land Towers Housing for the Elderly. The Young Adult Department had a busy year. In addition to serving the curriculum and recreational needs of the young people of Water- 313 town, the staff has been active in several new projects. During July and August of 1977 a program of comedy movies presented in co- operation with the Recreation Department on the lawn of the Main Library, attracted 626 people of all ages who enjoyed Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, and other old-time greats. The spring film festival attracted 1300 persons and featured a French film, "The War of the Buttons," an Italian film, "Father's Dilemna," as well as seven English-language films ranging from "Romeo and Juliet" to the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night." In the winter the Young Adult Department cooperated with the Recreation Department in present- ing a�series of four classes in disco dancing; sixty persons attended. At the East Branch, Janet Jennings continued her popular photo- graphy classes, attended by older people as well as young adults. The darkroom is constantly in demand. In April the staff conducted tours of the library for junior high school students. 350 students from the West Junior High and East Junior High visited the Main Library or the East Branch. In September 45 ninth-grade students from St. Patrick's High School were given a tour of the Main Library. Quarterly booklists, with annotations, listing new titles for reluctant readers, were compiled for teachers of English, in response to a request from Edward Watts, Director of Language Arts in the Water- town Public Schools. During the year Stella Frimmel, Supervisor of Young Adult Services, and Nancy Aghazarian of her staff worked with Jane Manzelli of the Watertown Schools on the federally-funded project, "The Metrica- tion of Watertown," culminating a year's end in the publication of "Get Ready, Get Set, Go Metric." The metric guide is designed to help other communities prepare for metric education by giving others the results of the Watertown experience. The Children's Department, under the leadership of Linda Wright, cooperated in the Metric Education Project. The Children's Puppet Club at the Main Library produced and performed a metric puppet show called "A Lesson in Metrics with the Snow White Self-Improve- ment Society." Fourteen enthusiastic puppeteers presented thirty- two performances at nine Watertown schools, the Main Library, and the Watertown Mall. During the year 159 classes, including bilingual and special-educa- tion classes from local schools, visited-the Children's Department at The Main Library or at a branch. Children's librarians provided book talks, stories, and guidance in the use of the public library during 123 visits to school classrooms. 236 children attended seven- teen sessions of preschool story hours, in addition to which special storytelling sessions were provided, including two story hours in- 314 � r r s� f- r 1 �f l � i OF A Photography Club Members inspect their negatives,Summer 1977, Main Librar}. 315 terpreted for the deaf in sign language. Five members of the staff learned manual communication. At the Main Library Workshop for Parents was attended by forty parents at which discussions were held on health issues, entertainment for children, nutrition, and humane care of pets. Fifty-five children participated in puppet clubs and theater workshops at the East Branch and the Main Library. An average weekly attendance of fifty children and their adult guests attended 82 children's films at the Main Library and the East Branch. Several films were without words and could thus be enjoyed by deaf children as well as by those who could hear. Special events for children at the Main Library or a branch included Songs for Young Children; Magic Shows; Children's Theater Pre- sentations, an Annual Talent Show at the North Branch; a summer picnic; arts and crafts workshops; a junior stamp collector's club. 352 children enjoyed these activities. Holiday programs attracted ninety-four children to the Hallowe'en Storytelling and Puppet Show; 165 participants to the "Guess the Beans in the Witch's Pot" contest at the North Branch; seventy- four children to the Thanksgiving and Christmas crafts workshops at the West, North and East Branches; and thirty-seven children and parents to the evening of Christmas carolling sponsored by the East Branch Children's Department. The popular Photography Workshops attracted seventy-three child- ren to the Main Library and the East and West Branches for ten sessions. Twenty-seven little children were welcomed to the weekly Parent-Toddler Drop-In sessions at the East Branch and Main Libraries, at which toys and recreation were provided for the very young, and there was achance for parents to become acquainted. The Summer Reading Club's Theme for 1977 was "The Reading Game." 483 children read ten or more books each, making a total of 9813 books read. Parties were held at the end of the summer featur- ing the Friends-sponsored movie, and each participant received a "Watertown Library Reading Game" t-shirt, depicting a pair of delightful green frogs. In addition four special reading clubs at- tracted 227 children to the East and West Branches. To help children and parents plan summer activities, the staff of the department compiled and edited a pamphlet, "Where the Action Is: A Guide to Summer Activities for Children in Watertown," listing approximately fifty opportunities for recreation. 2000 copies were printed and distributed to school-age children and their families. During the summer, two work-study students from UMass-Boston and Boston College worked at the Main Library as clerical assistants. 316 m E u u E � C O O r+ �f 317 Two CETA projects were funded in 1977 for Children's Department activities. In August, Stephen Michaels began a nine-month theater workshop project, using games, improvisation and pantomime to help children learn to express themselves. In October, George Jones and Arthur Miller formed a story-telling team called "The Dragon's Tale," performing their stories, songs, and poetry to 500 children at neighborhood pre-schools, day-care center, kindergartens in public schools, and at housing projects. In order to improve the collections by adding materials in foreign languages, the Children's Department purchased sixty-four books in Armenian, Green and Italian. An inventory was begun, and 474 books were found to be missing from the collections of the Main Library and the East and North Branches. Dr. Elisha Chrakian donated to the East Branch a collection of Armenian books and other library materials. All Armenian-language materials are housed at the East Branch, and during the coming year with the aid of a federally-funded grant, this collection will be greatly expanded by Mary Harney and the staff to serve the needs of the Armenian-speaking community. Next year we hope to obtain funds for development of other foreign-language collections: Greek, Italian, French, and Spanish. At the North Branch, under the leadership of Pamela Schofield, a parenting course was conducted by Jean Cornish and Ann Pelavin of the Multi-Service Center. Fourteen women attended ten weekly two-hour sessions and worked together to develop new skills and share experiences. Staff members provided activities for the five children who accompanied their parents. In addition to the many projects and programs already described, the staff instituted a "Headlines" bulletin board on which each day's Iocal and national news events are posted. Adults as well as children from the neigh- borhood enjoy using the collection at our friendly branch libraries. Without the work of the Technical Services Department none of these many activities could have taken place. Technical Services, under the supervision of Lucy Bidwell, is responsible for typing orders, cata- loging, accessioning, and preparing all materials for the shelves. Participation in the Eastern Regional Cooperative Buying group and the Boston Public Library cataloging consortium has helped us to economize on the cost of materials and supplies. Since the termi- nation of the federally-funded grant for the restoration of library materials, the library has been able to continue with this project by means of help supplied by CETA employee Margaret Marra, who during six months from November 1976 through April 1977 was able to restore and preserve many of the Library's most important books 318 and town records which we received from the Town Clerk. Ac- cording to Forrest Mack, who is in charge of conservation of library materials, there is at least ten years' work remaining, as preservation work is slow and time-consuming. A notable contribution to making available Town documents for reference and research was made when the Town appropriated the funds necessary for microfilming them. The Library will make available its microfilm reading and printing capabilities and the Town Clerk has agreed to send the library microfilmed documents on request by patrons. With the in- dexing and microfilming of several years of the "Pequossette" and other early newspapers, weeks of time spent searching for informa- tion will be saved. Unfortunately the Library's eight-year-old reader- printer, purchased with federal funds, is worn out and cannot be repaired. Funds for a replacement will be requested in 1978. Various problems continue to hamper our attempt to render a high level of service. Storage space for supplies, office space, and above all the need for one or two meeting rooms for groups and organiza- tions cause us to double up on available space. Public toilets are in lamentable condition and cannot easily be used by the handicapped. When films are shown, the Pratt Room or the Young Adult Room must be vacated by readers, causing inconvenience; meetings of small groups must be scheduled in public departments, making it difficult for patrons to have the quiet they need. With the availa- bility of monies under CETA and the Community Development Act, we are hoping for a solution to some of our space problems. For our immediate problems, CETA has promised a carpenter to construct needed storage space in the Main Library and branches. The Trustees are now preparing plans for application for funds for build- ing expansion under the Public Works Section of the Community Development Act and look forward to the possibility of improvement of public facilities in the Main Library. Certainly if the Library is to go forward with its goal of service to all the people, it must make all areas and collections accessible to patrons of all ages, without barriers to the handicapped, and with the facilities to house both print and non-print media. In 1978 the Trustees empowered the Director to go forward with plans for court action against those borrowers who refuse to return overdue library materials; we have written to the Directors of the Weston and Waltham Public Libraries, and hope that we can work with them to retrieve materials for the libraries of the three municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Waltham District Court. Desperation at the lack of response to overdue notices and reliance on the honor system impel us to plan for tighter security in the form of anti-theft devices and an automated circulation control system in the near future. Unfortunately, the application for a cooperative circulation control 319 system with the Cambridge Public Library (mentioned in last year's report) was rejected. We hope to include these features in the plans for a federally-funded addition to the Main Library. In the meantime, we continue to maintain our buildings. We are grateful to CETA and the Department of Public Works for the sandblasting of the Main Library Building during the autumn of 1977. The CETA team under the capable leadership of Joseph Zaino performed a herculean task, not only cleaning the building and painting the trim, but also refurbishing the grounds. Our attempts to broaden library service to health consumers, and to elderly, handicapped, and foreign-speaking patrons will continue as we look for funds from outside the Library's operating budget, as we are well aware of the strain on the taxpayers of the Town. Our eligibility for these funds, however, rests on a continuing level of support from the Town, for without demonstrating the ability to administer grants we would be unable to receive grant monies. Many staff members have participated in the planning and writing of grant applications as well as in the administration of projects: Mary McNally, Linda Wright, Stella Frimmel, Janet Jennings, Judith Henshaw, Maureen Hegarty, Forrest Mack, Jane Eastman, Charlotte Murray, and especially Stephen Bayle, who has done a lion's share of the amassing of data and the actual proposal-writing. As Com- munity Service Librarian, Mr. Stephen Bayle has also been responsible for writing of,publicity releases and for maintenance of audio-visual equipment and services (without which film programs, slide shows, listening stations, and photography workshops would be impossible). In 1978 we will continue service to the handicapped through the model Deaf Services Grant to health consumers through the Community Health Information Network, and to 'Armenian- speaking patrons as the first in a series of projects to serve the needs of ethnic groups. This report would not be complete without a word of thanks to those many individuals and organizations who have generously and loyally given us their support. First, thanks go to the Library Trustees who have unstintingly of their time and expertise to guide the Director and staff. The Friends of the Library, under the presidency of Susan Kelley MacDonald, have helped the library through generous gifts and program support. Thanks are due to those individuals who have donated books, records, and money to the library either for materials or in support of projects such as the Art Restoration Fund (which enabled us to have our portrait of Converse Francis restored) and the Elderly Health Care Handbook. We are grateful to Charles Tobin, the Election Commissioner, for furnishing the names of in- dividuals aged sixty-five and over for whom the Handbook was com- piled, and to the Sons of Italy who contributed to publication costs, 320 as well as Arthur Todino, Frank McGowan, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, The Eastern Coat Manufacturing Company, The Friends of the Watertown Multi-Service Center, The Lefkowith Furniture Company, and the Knights of Columbus. We thank our friends in the Town Hall, particularly the Auditor, Jack Sheehan; the Purchas- ing Agent, William F. Oates, the Personnel Director, Louis Andrew; and The Treasurer, Philip Pane, for help and wise counsel, and the Police and Fire Departments for help as needed. The Superintendent of Public Works, James Clark, and the men of the Wire Department under Francis Maurer, have responded to many frantic cries for help and have installed safety devices to prevent future emergencies. With the help of all our friends we hope to continue to render excellent library service to the people of Watertown. 321 POLICE DEPARTMENT The Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending 30 June 1977, is submitted herewith in compliance with the By-Laws of the Town. VALUATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED - 1976-77 Valuation of Property Reported Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,077,860.61 Valuation of Property Recovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389,729.93 Valuation of Property Recovered for Other Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,836.82 WORK OF SIGNAL SYSTEM Day On-duty Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,557 Night On-duty Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,527 Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,215 MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, REPORTS, SERVICES Accidents, Automobile (Police at Scene). . . . . . . . . . . 667 Accidents, Hit and Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Accidents, Other than Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accidents to Police Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Alarm of Fire (Police at Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Anonymous Telephone Calls Investigated . . . . . . . . . 106 Articles Confiscated by Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Articles Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Articles Reported Lost . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Assaults - Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Attempt Suicide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Autos - Miscellaneous Reports Concerning . . . . . . . . 214 Automobiles Recovered in Watertown (Stolen in other jurisdictions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Automobiles Repossessed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bicycles Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Burglar Alarms Answered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 Cases Investigated (Not otherwise classified) . . . . . . 790 Cats -Complaints concerning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cats - Dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Children Causing Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 322 Children Found (Reported Lost by Parents) . . . . . . . . 6 Civil Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Claims Against the Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Closed House Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,925 Deaths - Sudden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Department and Other Summons Served or Sent to Other Departments for Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,886 Disturbance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Disturbances in Diners, Restaurants, etc. . . . . . . . . . 54 Dogs - Complaints concerning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Dogs - Dead. . . . 3 Door-to-door Solicitors Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Doors and Windows Found Open by Police . . . . . . . . 191 Escaped Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Escorts Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,238 Evasion of Cab Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 False Bomb Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Family Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Investigations - Areas of Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Investigations -Armed Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Investigations - Civil Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Investigations -District Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Investigations - Miscellaneous Government Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Investigations -Other Departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Investigations - Private Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Investigations - Selectmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Investigations -Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Investigations -Town Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Labor Disputes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Landlord and Tenant Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Lights Burning in Closed Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lockouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Malicious Destruction of Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 , Mentally Sick Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Messages Delivered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Missing Persons -Other Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Missing Persons - Watertown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Narcotics Cases Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Noisy Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Persons Transported to Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Police Take Notice (Special Requests from Citizens) . 19 Protective Custody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Prowlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Recommendations for Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sex Offenses other than Rape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 323 Sick and Injured Assisted (Exclusive of Persons Transported to Hospital). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916 Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Street Lights Out (Reported by Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Suicide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Summons and Subpoenas Served for Other Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Sunday or Holiday Work Permits Issued. . . . . . . . . . . 38 Suspicious Cars Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Suspicious Persons Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Trespassing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Truancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trouble with Neighbors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Violation of Liquor Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Windows Broken (Number of Incidents reported to Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 TOTAL Calls answered for Miscellaneous Complaints, etc. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,408 TOTAL Investigations made by Detective Division . . 1,670 TOTAL Investigations made by Juvenile Division . . . 317 TOTAL Investigations made by License Bureau . . . . 3,351 GRAND TOTAL: 21,746 ARRESTS Total Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,423* Males. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,691 Females . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732 *Includes Traffic Violations as covered in report of Traffic Division. Accessory After the Fact to Breaking and Entering(Night-time). . . . . . 1 Accessory Before the Fact to Breaking and Entering (Night-time). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Annoying Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Arrests for Other Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Assault and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 324 Assault and Battery on a Police Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Assault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon. . . . . . . 9 Assault with a Dangerous Weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assault with Intent to Rape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Attempt to Break and Enter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Attempt Larceny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Attempt Larceny from a Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Attempt Larceny of a Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AWOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Being Concerned in Registering Bets on the Skill of a Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Being Concerned in Setting Up and Promoting aLottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Being Found with Apparatus for Registering Bets on Result of Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Breaking and Entering(Daytime) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Breaking and Entering (Night-time). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Breaking and Entering and Larceny(Daytime) . . . . . . . . 6 Breaking and Entering and Larceny(Night-time). . . . . . 10 Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Burglarious Tools in Possession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Burning Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor . . . . . . . . . . 2 Default Warrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Disorderly Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Disturbing the Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Drinking Alcoholic Beverages on a Public Way. . . . . . . . 57 Entering Without Breaking in the Night-time . . . . . . . . . 2 Escapee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Forgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fraudulently Obtaining Goods, Money, Services by Use of Credit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Furnishing False Information to Obtain Liquor I.D. Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Impersonating a Police Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Inciting a Riot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 Years of Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Inhaling Intoxicating Vapor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Keeping a Place for Registering Bets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Larceny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Larceny by Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Larceny from a Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Larceny of a Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Leaving a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle not being in Direct Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 325 Lewd and Lascivious Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Malicious Destruction of'Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mittimus. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Open and Gross Lewdness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Participating in an Affray. . . . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Perjury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public Lodger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Receiving Stolen Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Registering Bets on Result of a Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Robbery - Armed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Runaway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Threatening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trespassing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance . . . . . . . 30 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. . . . . . . . . 2 Unlawful Possession of Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. . . . . . . . . 2 Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe . . . . . . . . 1 Unnatural Sexual Intercourse and Abuse of a Child under 16 Years of Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using a Motor Vehicle Without Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using a Telephone for Accepting Wagers or Bets. . . . . . 1 Uttering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Violation of Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wilful Destruction of Gravestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TOTAL: 617 LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY CHIEF 144 Bicycle Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 34.25 167 Firearms Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334.00 3 Gunsmith and Firearms Dealer Licenses . . . . . . . . 15.00 19 Hackney Carriage Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 326 89 Hackney Driver Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445.00 1 Hackney Driver License (Duplicate) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 25 Hackney Stand Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 54 Permits to carry Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540.00 3 Permits to Sell Ammunition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 $ 1,467.25 RECEIPTS FROM COPYING MACHINE 630 Copies of Police Reports for Insurance Companies, et al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,890.00 23 Copies of Police Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 RETURNS MADE TO TOWN BY COURT FROM RECEIPTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE FINES . . . . . . . . $ 29,412.80 PARKING METER RECEIPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,076.99 GRAND TOTAL: $ 48,862.04 TRAFFIC DIVISION CASES PROSECUTED IN COURT: During the year ending 30 June 1977, a total of 3,806 violations of the traffic laws were prosecuted in the Second District Court of East Middlesex at Waltham. Tabu- lation is as follows: Abandoning Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Allowing Improper Person to Operate Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Allowing Uninsured Motor Vehicle to Stand in Public Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Allowing Unregistered Motor Vehicle to Stand in Public Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Attaching Wrong Registration Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Defective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Excessive Smoke from Motor Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Excessive Use of Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 327 ' Fail to Display Proper Registration Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fail to Exercise Care Starting, Stopping,Turning . . . . . 17 Fail to Give Directional Signal . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fail to Grant Right of Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fail to Keep Right of Roadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fail to Show Caution Entering Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fail to Show Caution Exiting Driveway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to Show Caution Stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fail to Show License to Police Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to Show Registration to Police Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to Slow for Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to Slow at Intersection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fail to Stop for Blind Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fail to Stop for Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fail to Stop for Pedestrian Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fail to Stop for Police Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fail to Stop for School Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Flashing Red Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Following too Close. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Illegal Left Turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Illegal "U"Turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Impeded Visibility of Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Improperly Registered Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Invalid Sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Leaving Keys in Unattended Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 1 Leaving Motor Vehicle Unattended with Motor Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Motorcycle Passenger without Headgear . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NoInspection Sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Noisy Muffler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 No Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 One Way Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operating M/V after Drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating M/V after Expiration of License . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Operating M/V after Revocation of License . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating M/V after Suspension of License . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating M/V In Violation of Posted Truck Restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating M/V in Violation of Restricted License . . . . . 5 Operating M/V So as to Endanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Operating M/V Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 328 Operating M/V Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Operating M/V With Broken Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating M/V With Expired Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating M/V With Obstructed Windshield . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating M/V Without Brake Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating M/V Without Corrective Lenses as Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operating M/V Without Front Plate Attached . . . . . . . . 52 Operating M/V Without License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Operating M/V Without License in Possession. . . . . . . . 49 Operating M/V Without Massachusetts License . . . . . . 18 Operating M/V Without Massachusetts Registration . . 1 Operating M/V Without Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating M/V Without Permit for Temporary Number Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating M/V Without Proper Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operating M/V Without Proper Registration Plates . . . 2 Operating M/V Without Rear Plate Attached . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating M/V Without Rear Plate Properly Secured . . 2 Operating M/V Without Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operating M/V Without Registration in Possession . . . 44 Operating M/V Without Tail Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating M/V Without Visible Proof of Registration . . 8 Operating Motorcycle with Passenger on Learner's Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating Motorcycle Without Eye Protection . . . . . . . . 17 Operating Motorcycle Without Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Operating Unregistered Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Passing on Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Possession of Altered License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of Counterfeit Inspection Sticker. . . . . . . . . . 2 Possession of Stolen Inspection Sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rear Plate Not Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rear Plate Not Illuminated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Reckless Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RedLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632 Refusing to Give Name to Police Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Speeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,429 Stop Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Studded Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unlawful Display of Blue Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WalkLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 329 3,806 N •-� t� 0w QAOOOMONO0000 > O H y � LnN .�rN �ON � MM .N-i �OO\ •--� •--� d O N z 0 y N N •� 0p tn MI' OON -4 -4 -4 y NNNN h N eq NMOcMMN � 0 A Q N w w H ,3' W O N .-+ V 0 a -4 M M 0 M*m C14 -4 O �.0 0 0 z � C O H A � Ro .p Ln "O .-r v CN N V --4 to O O •-� •-� •� Wr�G V � 0ONNN [- � N NMOMMM v, a O w �? a xW u > ow wo Qa a � a� V a� G a to 0 0 w 10 c Cd R c > aEi u a� � r,, 4) Q � a tn a � 3 a� a� � ao ao ao }. = = a ocis Cd000Ad � 14ua� a� a� a� a� ba� a� � u (A CA •� +r a� u aaaaaam aa, � a ,�u ,� ,� ,� aaa 330 %OOON 'et O .--q N ,-i MSG .-+ Nd' N 00 M O � N CD 00Lr) N O H 0 F a� w 0 C w � 'a Q (D Cd 'a a to � oo .e 331 REPORT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION SECTION DETECTIVE DIVISION Negatives Enlarge- PICTURES TAKEN Developed ments At Scenes of Accidents (Street defects, etc.) 28 21 At Scenes of Auto Accidents 40 32 For Evidence in Court (various crimes) 124 76 Miscellaneous 80 116 Of Fingerprints at Scenes of Crimes 69 52 Of Prisoners (Black and White Pictures) 95 285 Of Prisoners(Color Transparencies) 380 0 Of Prisoners (For other Police Departments) 85 211 Polaroid Prints 0 225 TOTALS: 901 1,018 FINGERPRINTS TAKEN, CLASSIFIED AND PROCESSED— 1976-77 At Crime Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 For the Federal Bureau of Investigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 For Firearm Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 For Massachusetts Department of Public Safety . . . . . . 95 For Private Citizens (Civil Service, Immigration, etc.). . 202 For Watertown Police Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Received from Other Departments -Classified and Filed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 TOTAL: 843 332 LICENSE BUREAU The following is a tabulation of investigations made by the License Bureau during the year ending 30 June 1977: Approval Denial Type of License or Permit Recommended Recommended Total Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 0 11 Auto Dealer - Class I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 0 11 Class 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 20 Class III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 3 Beano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 8 Bowling Alley . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 2 Certificate of Character- Constable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 2 Peddler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0 6 Christmas Tree . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 3 Coin-Operated Amusement Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3 49 Entertainment- Lord's Day . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 0 10 Firearms - Alien Registration . . . . . . 65 0 65 Ammunition Dealer . . . . 3 0 3 Carry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 19 73 Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 3 Gunsmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 3 Identification Cards . . . . 167 2 169 Hackney- Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 0 19 Drivers/Badges. . . . . . . . 90 2 92 Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 0 25 Inn-holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 Investigations for Selectmen: Change of Manager . . . . 9 1 10 Change of Name/ Business . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 Change of Officers . . . . . 2 0 2 Change of Ownership . . . 28 1 29 Extension of Premises . . 1 0 1 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . 81 0 81 Pledge of Stock . . . . . . . . 5 0 5 Junk Collector . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 3 333 Liquor - Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 0 10 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . 24 0 24 Inn-Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 One-day Liquor Permit . . 430 0 430 Package - All Liquor . . . . 9 1 10 Package - Beer and Wine 4 0 4 Restaurant- All Liquor . . 28 1 29 Restaurant -Beer and Wine . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 Restaurant - Seven-day License . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 8 Special Closing Hours. . . 52 2 54 Lodging House . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 5 Music Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 0 26 Parking Lot-Open Space . . 3 0 3 Pool Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 Public Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 1 43 Public Weighmaster . . . . . . 7 0 7 Raffle and Bazaar . . . . . . . . 13 0 13 Second-hand Dealer . . . . . . 8 0 8 Solicitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4 21 Special Police Officers . . . . 51 0 51 Sunday License . . . . . . . . . . 6 0 6 Tag Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 8 Victualler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 1 71 11501 44 1,545 For the purpose of encouraging cooperation between the licensees and the Police Department, and with a view to detecting possible violations of the laws and regulations governing a particular license, the personnel of the Detective Division made 1,806 personal in- spections 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 or warning and such irregularities and the corrective action taken were noted in department records. As a result of complaints made by this department during the past year, the Board of Selectmen suspended the liquor licenses of four (4) licensees for various periods of time and issued a strong warning to one (1)other such licensee. 334 In addition, during the past year this department found it necessary to revoke the following licenses or permits: Hackney Driver Licenses 3 Firearms - Permit to Carry 6 GAMBLING AND VICE During the year ending 30 June 1977, officers of this department, along with Federal, State and other local law enforcement agencies, conducted numerous investigations into gaming activities in the Town of Watertown and surrounding communities. Many such investigations were terminated for lack of sufficient evidence to prosecute successfully. However, in all such cases, those concerned were warned of the consequences of violating the gaming laws and advised that they would be under continuing surveillance. During this period, four (4) persons were arrested by members of this department and charged as follows: Being Concerned in Registering Bets on the Skill of aMan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Being Concerned in Setting Up and Promoting a Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Being Found with Apparatus for Registering Bets on the Result of a Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Keeping a Place for Registering Bets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Registering Bets on the Result of a Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using a Telephone for Accepting Wagers or Bets . . . . . 1 NARCOTICS Officers assigned to the Detective Division, Traffic Division, and many assigned to the Uniformed Division, did an excellent job in the surveillance, investigation and prosecution of complaints regarding Narcotics violations. A total of sixty-four (64) separate incidents were investigated, as a result of which the following charges were prosecuted in the Waltham District Court: Inhaling Intoxicating Vapors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance . . . . . . . 30 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Needle . . . . . . . . . 2 Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe . . . . . . . . .. 1 335 While the marihuana problem seems to remain constant, traffic in so-called "hard" drugs, while still with us, seems to be decreasing. Drinking among young people, however, is on the rise and can be attributed in large measure to the lowering of the legal drinking age to 18. Many of these 18-year-olders buy liquor for their younger friends, thereby compounding the problem. Fifty-seven (57) young people were arrested in the past year for "Drinking Alcoholic Bever- ages on a Public Way". Fifteen (15) juveniles were arrested and charged with being a "Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages". During the year we enjoyed splendid cooperation from the personnel of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and the State Police Narcotics Bureau, both on investigation and exchange of information. We welcome the assistance given us also by citizens in the way of "tips" or confidential information. All such infbrmation is thoroughly investigated and the identity of the person furnishing such help is held in strict confidence. 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H H .y+ W W W Lr O ++ y y W ,aA to a s �°aaac o ob ,�y V o� c • : a : oo cis c aV •° E >U - tv 3 tea' Cd W aA o � � boo a. a axr� v� cncnHHHo o � 338 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. WARNINGS: In addition to the above-cited cases prosecuted in court, this department issued two thousand, two hundred and twenty-one (2,221) written warnings to motorists. Breakdown is as follows: Fail to Obey Traffic Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 Fail to Yield Right of Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Illegal Overtaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 IllegalTurn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Operating a Motor Vehicle on the Wrong Side of the Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Speeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961 StopSign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Following Too Closely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Other Hazardous Violations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Other Non-Hazardous Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 2,221 PARKING VIOLATIONS: Twenty-one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-four(21,934) Parking Violations were recorded during the year ending 30 June 1977, and violations notices issued. Of this number, seven thousand, one hundred and sixty-five (7,165)'were for Parking Meter Violations and fourteen thousand, seven hundred and sixty- nine (14,769)for other Parking Violations. ACCIDENTS: During the year ending 30 June 1977, there was a total of five hundred and forty-five (545) reportable accidents (ac- cidents involving personal injury and/or property damage over $200.00) in Watertown. Breakdown of these 545 accidents is as follows: Auto vs Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Auto vs Fixed Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Auto vs Moving Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Auto vs Parked Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Auto vs Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 339 Three hundred and forty-eight (348) of these accidents resulted in Property Damage only. One hundred and ninety-seven (197)involved Personal Injury with a total of two hundred and fifteen (215) persons being injured. FATAL ACCIDENTS: The foregoing accident figures include two (2)fatal accidents in which two(2)persons were killed. DATE OF NAME OF LOCATION ACCIDENT PERSON KILLED OF ACCIDENT 09-03-76 James Braccio Mt. Auburn Street Operator and Winsor Avenue 09-20-76 Robert Kavafian Hillside Road and Pedestrian Maplewood Street RECOMMENDATIONS TO REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES: In the year ending 30 June 1977, this department recommended to the Registrar of Motor VIhicles that action,be taken by him in in- dividual cases as follows: Applications for New Licenses be APPROVED . . . . . . . . . 1 Licenses be SUSPENDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM: During the year, 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 the Traffic Division 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 Pedestrian Safety. We are indebted to the School Department, the Library Depart- ment and the various Nursery Schools in the Town for their assistance in arranging schedules for these various presentations. ENGINEERING: In the year ending 30 June 1977, the Traffic Division conducted twenty-five (25) surveys at the following locations for the purpose indicated: Acton Street at Rosedale Road Stop Sign Aldrich Road Restricted Parking Permit Arlington Street Commercial Vehicle Exclusion 340 Bradford Road at Bellevue Road Stop Sign Broadway Restricted Parking Permit Common Street Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Common Street at Orchard Street Traffic Hazard Irving Street at Charles River Road Traffic Signal Permit Lexington Street Restricted Parking Permit Lovell Road at Bellevue Road Stop Sign Lyons Street Restricted Parking Permit Main Street 0633) Traffic Signal Permit Mt. Auburn Street(#375) School Zone Permit Mt. Auburn Street (#409) Bus Stop Relocation Mt. Auburn Street(#564) Traffic Signal Permit North Beacon Court Restricted Parking Permit North Beacon Street 043) Restricted Parking Permit North Beacon Street 0122) Traffic Hazard North Beacon Street(Boston Line) Traffic Hazard Palfrey Street Traffic Hazard Pilgrim Road Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Russell Avenue Traffic Hazard Standish Road at Bellevue Road Stop Sign Stoneleigh Road Traffic Hazard Theurer Park Remove Parking Restriction TRAINING From June 29th, 1976 thru July 1st, 1976, Lieutenant Edward J. Vaughn participated in the first Organized Crime Symposium of Police Officers in Greater Boston. The Symposium was sponsored by the Suffolk County Investigation and Prosecution Project and included police officials from throughout the State. Two major categories of corruption were explored: "Police Corruption" and "Corruption of Public Officials". Particular emphasis was placed on the nature and extent of such corruption as it relates to the ac- tivities of Organized Crime in the Northeast Region of the United States and Canada. At various times during the year, the following-named officers successfully completed a one-week In-Service Training Program at the Cambridge Police Academy: Captain Salvatore Cristello Officer Terry W. Langley Sergeant Earl F. Doggett Officer'Charles Lenaghan Sergeant George M.Tocci Officer Walter MacDonald Sergeant John J. Whooley Officer Henry E. MacNeil Officer James E. Conley Officer Francis P. Mullahy 341 Officer William G. Coutts Officer Gerard J. Mullen Officer David E. Cronin Officer Joseph T. Murphy Officer Clifton Blackwood Officer Harry E. Palmer Officer Robert M. Eldredge Officer Alfred Pettiglio Officer Cornelius Farrell Officer John J. Reardon Officer Thomas J. Flaherty Officer Richard L. Shea Officer Robert G. Kelland Officer Carmine Vigorito In addition to an 8-hour course on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as required by Chapter III, Section 201 of the General Laws, this program included courses on: Fraud and White Collar Crime Role of Juvenile Probation Officer Accident Report Writing Job Stress in Law Enforcement Form Report Writing Statutory Law Role of Public Defender Reality of Rape Officer-in-Trouble Calls Probable Cause Hearings On August 4th, 1976, Captain Walter T. Munger, in charge of the Uniformed Division, attended a one-day seminar on Personnel Background Investigation. This seminar, which stressed the im- portance of thorough background investigation of applicants for appointment as police officers, was held at the MDC Police Academy in Medford. On three successive weeks during the Fall of 1976, Sergeant Gino DiPietro, Officer Francis W. Smith and Officer Frederick S. Mac- Fadgen, each attended a one-week course at the FBI Firearms Instructors Training School at Camp Curtis Guild, Wakefield. Each successfully completed the course and was certified as a qualified Firearms Instructor. On November 6th, 1976, Officers Francis W. Smith and John J. York were placed on detached service to attend a two-day Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation Module Instructors Training Workshop at Red Cross Headquarters, Boston. On April 21st, 1977, Officers Dennis G. Dhoku, William P. O'Grady and John J. York of the Traffic Division, attended a one-day seminar on "Auto Theft" at Dean Junior College. On April 27th, 1977, Detectives Clifton M. Blackwood and Robert G. Kelland attended a one-day seminar on "Child Abuse" at Pine Manor College, Brookline. 342 Starting on May 9th, 1977, Detectives Richard M. O'Connor and John D. Jackson attended a one-week seminar on "Organized Crime" at Pine Manor College, Brookline. This seminar was conducted by personnel from the United States Secret Service Alcohol Tax and Firearms Division. On May 10th, 1977, Captain Robert M. Kelly and Lieutenant J. Vaughan of the Detective Division, attended a one-day seminar on "Police Stress" at Pine Manor College, Brookline. This seminar was conducted by Personnel from the Boston Police Academy. During the week beginning May 16th, 1977, the following-named officers attended a six-hour Refresher Course on "First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation": Sergeant Gino DiPietro Officer Frederick Griffin Sergeant Americo F. Parella Officer David F. Keefe Officer Edward A. Bakerian Officer John J. Lawn Officer Joseph J. DelRaso Officer Frederick MacFadgen Officer Dennis G. Dhoku Officer Daniel J. Martis Officer Anthony E. Flecca Officer William P. O'Grady Officer Edmund J. Forbes Officer Roderick E. Steele This course, required by Chapter I11, Section 201, of the General Laws, was conducted in the Guard Room of the Police Station by Officers Francis W. Smith and John J. York of this department. On May 18th, 1977, Officers Kenneth F. Brown and Rudolph G. Iodice were placed on detached service to attend a three-day seminar on "Hostage Negotiations" at the Cambridge Academy. On May 2Sth, the following-named officers attended a one-day seminar on "The Use and Handling of the Shotgun as a Police Weapon" at the Worcester Police Academy: Sergeant Americo F. Parella Officer Donald P. Higgins Officer James E. Conley Officer Terry Langley Officer Edmund J. Forbes Officer Peter J. Seminara During the week beginning June 13th, 1977, all officers of the de- partment participated in Firearms Training at the General Services Administration Range in Watertown. During the winter months the following-named officers attended a 24-hour course on First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: 343 Sergeant Richard M. Gagnon Officer Richard W. Long Officer Richard P. Arria Officer David L. Lyons Officer James E. Conley Officer James P. O'Connor Officer Stephen Doherty Officer Richard M. O'Connor Officer Donald P. Higgins Officer Peter J. Seminara Officer George J. Hoffman Officer William Withycombe Officer John D. Jackson This course, required by Chapter III, Section 201 of the General Laws, was conducted in the Guard Room of the Police Station by Officers Francis W. Smith and John J. York of this department. On Monday, February 14th, 1977, Sergeant John F. Papalia attended a one-day course on First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the Cambridge Police Academy. At various times during the year, the following-named officers attended a one-day course on the Motor Vehicle Law: Lieutenant Charles Jacoppo Officer Terry Langley Officer James'E. Conley Officer William P. O'Grady Officer Dennis Dhoku Officer Richard L. Shea Officer Robert Corazzini Officer John J. York Officer Thomas Flaherty These courses were conducted at either the Medford Police Academy or at the McCormack Building in Boston. During the month of April, 1977, Lieutenant Charles A. Jacoppo of the Traffic Division, Sergeant Gino DiPietro of the Uniformed Division and Sergeant richard M. Gagnon of the Detective Division, attended a one-day seminar on "Police Supervision". This seminar was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Brookline Police Headquarters. On April 14th, 1977, the following-named members of the Detective Division attended a one-day seminar on "Search Warrant Prepara- tion" at the Brockton Police Academy: Captain Robert M. Kelly Detective Clifton Blackwood Lieutenant Edward J. Vaughan Detective Robert G. Kelland Starting on April 20th, 1977, Sergeant John J. Whooley of the Uniformed Division attended a three-day seminar on "Homicide Investigation" at the Cambridge Police Academy. This seminar was conducted by the Middlesex County Medical Examiner and 344 personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Middle- sex County District Attorney's Office. On April 21 st, 1977, William Burkett, CETA lawyer assigned as Legal Aide to the Police Department, attended a conference on "Consumer Fraud" at the State Police Academy in Framingham. This conference was conducted by personnel from the Office of the Attorney General. During the year ending 30 June 1977, twenty-four (24) members of the department attended local colleges. The following-named members received degrees in Law Enforcement: Officer Stephen Doherty Bachelors Degree Northeastern University Officer Christine Izzo Bachelors Degree Northeastern University Officer Joseph A. DiDonato Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer Donald P. Higgins Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer Robert G. Kelland Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer David L. Lyons Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer Henry E. MacNeil Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer Francis P. Mullahy Associates Degree Northeastern University Sergeant Americo F. Parella Associates Degree Northeastern University Sergeant George J. Williams Associates Degree Northeastern University Officer Frederick S. Griffin Associates Degree Mass Bay Community College Officer Frederick S. MacFadgen Associates Degree Mass Bay Community College 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 copies of all amendments to the General Laws in the Acts of 1976 and 1977 which were pertinent to police work in any way. 345 AUXILIARY POLICE During the year ending 30 June 1977, there were thirty-two (32) active, uniformed members of the Auxiliary Police Force. During the year. the men of the Auxiliary Police Force worked a total of 4.000 man hours. Periods of major activity were Fourth of July, Labor Dav weekend, Halowe'en, the Christmas Season and the Memorial Dar w6ekend. Regularly. on an average of four nights a week during the year (and each night during the Christmas Season) Auxiliary Officers, each in his turn, reported for Traffic Duty and/or General Patrol Duty between 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The two Civil Defense Patrol Cars assigned to the Auxiliary Police Force, rolled up a total of 16,000 miles on General Patrol Duty. The Auxiliary Police Force, under the direction of Auxiliary Chief Thomas Sherry, are deserving of the highest praise for the excellent manner in which they carried out their assignments. Reporting for duty in good weather and bad, on regular assignment or emergency short notice, they did a splendid job at all times and are to be com- mended for their dedication and devotion to duty. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS MADE IN 1976-77 PERMANENT PATROLMAN DATE OF APPOINTMENT Stephen Doherty 8 July 1976 Joseph D. Gill 16 June 1977 Christine A. Izzo 16 June 1977 Robert J. McElroy 16 June 1977 William J. Patterson 16 June 1977 DISPATCHER (CETA Robert Carpenito 22 July 1976 Joseph Deignan, lI 22 July 1976 Robert Patey 22 July 1976 Donald Quinn 22 July 1976 William G. Chase 27 September 1976 346 w W y * � v Ln ,o N v� OU � .'�+ N .--i1N N Q 00 ch N O O CD 00 w n � .� O ZQ 00 (zja 0000 O O c7 0. N N O a+ a a co In 0 oA-6 U U &. o 0 0 0 a a� N `" : aa. a. o . u a a cd F A a V) c A Qa q W y d U H �-i � >,'� fi• �D i � V a a z t H ao Cd CO a � y o �o o c MH aFL,wL ° cn 347 0 °w�' ov 80 o • c `� V g Q o u " a .0 a+ O V .� 3 a� t/1 o 'U o 4.) 45 (D 00 Do '7 N t- p toy w � V) � nIDV A y � •-+ a a, N00r- 'T a Q +' 4�1 tnI� NMNI� +D+ O t7 0 3 C 00 .-+ 000 . o u . Cd Cd a Q aEEEE ,- � � 00000 &W v� oo � c ° cd •vim A � � `� � a ° a a o w 1 a� o o cd U .o c � x o _� V ° cd U c •� V Cd x Qj u o >,E aU N cA a� 3 � w W LL4 a r. 4: ` = t 0 w 0 a " � o cai cz Z titiQti ►n, -j 348 DOG OFFICE This is the report of the Dog Office Department now in its 6th year under the Police Department. Dogs Licensed 1215 Total Number of Dogs Impounded 453 Dogs Returned to Owners 351 Dogs Adopted 48 Sick or Injured Dogs Destroyed 113 Hearing On Dog Complaints 3 Total Number of Leash Law Violations Issued 322 Total Number of Calls Received 5015 The Dog Officer would like to thank the Police Officers assigned to the Front Desk, especially Officers Kenneth Brown and Joseph Maguire, for their assistance in answering the telephone calls on Dog Complaints during the past fiscal year, the Highway Depart- ment for picking up dead animals, and the Assistant Town Clerk, Quinton Jones,for all the work done on Dog Licensing. Respectfully, Kevin A. Mooney Dog Officer 349 �A a pN 4 ' a n L S _ OLD 1946spare. s W ,r T l- NEW 1968 Maxim1 1 gasolenediesel. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year 1977 is here- by respectfully presented in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of the Town of Watertown. TRAINING DIVISION During the year of 1977 the following training programs were car- ried out by all members of the department: LADDER WORK Ladder and engine companies work together on ladder evolutions so that each member becomes proficient in the raising of ladders and the carrying of hose lines over these ladders. Buildings at the Watertown Redevelopment Authority area and the training area at Station Three are used for this purpose. PUMP INSTRUCTIONS Pumper operation at draft were held at the Metropolitan District Commission property. Hydrant operation was conducted at the Watertown Redevelopment Authority area and also at Station Three. All evolutions of pump operations are carried out in these drills which enables the pump operators to become skilled in the handling of the pumper. PUMP TESTS Service tests of pumps are held twice a year and-are in accordance with the requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. These tests are at a draft and are held at the Charles River under the direction of the department mechanic. INDOOR TRAINING Indoor training becomes necessary during the winter months. Each week a different subject is conducted by the company training officer. Also, films and slides are shown relating to all phases of firefighting. OUTDOOR TRAINING Outdoor training was conducted at Station Three, Watertown Re- development Authority area and the Metropolitan District Com- 352 mission property. These areas are used for combined pump and ladder operations. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Special instructions include all procedures of sprinkler and stand- pipe, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, elevator rescue operations, first aid, breathing apparatus, forcible entry tools, ropes and knots, use of foam, heavy stream appliances, radio, hi-rise buildings, water rescue, life net, gas and electricity, and inspection of property. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS During the year of 1977 the Rescue-Ambulance made over 1300 Emergency runs in addition to the regular Fire Department box alarms. The Watertown Rescue has been in service over three years and has gained a reputation, from the Towns people and the surrounding hospitals, of Excellence. We have increased our runs by over 300 Per Cent. There are 22 Trained Emergency Medical Technicians in the depart- ment of which eight are permanently trained to the Rescue. The others fill in on vacations, sick leave, etc. The remainder are as- signed to the three stations on fire apparatus and are at a Rescue Call sometimes before the Rescue, and have a patient stabilized ready to be transported. These Emergency Medical Technicians, take an 81 hour course and a National Exam to be qualified. To keep up their certification they must attend lectures, work shops and be active in actual emergencies. A 21 hour refresher course is also required every two years and they must be certified in CPR (Car- diopulmonary Resuscitation) every year. Our Rescue Service is second to none. FIRE PREVENTION The Town has been divided into four divisions with each one under the supervision of a Deputy Chief. They are constantly conducting an inservice inspection program, correcting hazards, making recom- mendations, as to fire safety or bringing hazards pertaining to the proper department of our municipality. Inspections and fire drills are held in all Public, Private and Special Schools on a monthly schedule. These inspections and drills are 353 mandatory under the Laws of the Commonwealth and Department of Public Safety. All fires are investigated to determine the cause and if violations of laws are detected, suspicious origin or undetermined causes, the State Fire Marshall is immediately notified and a thorough and complete chemical anaysis is made of all evidence, and proper procedures are initiated and presented to the court for adjudication. LICENSES AND PERMITS All oil installations and laterations are inspected for violations of local laws and ordinances before being approved. Installation and recommendations of all gasoline storage is made to the Honorable Board of Selectmen. Permits are issued for the proper removing of gasoline tanks and the safe transportation to a designated area outside the town. Permits are issued for the storage of all inflammable fluids, solids or compounds, Lodging Houses Motels, etc. and .inspected period- ically. Convalescent homes, retirement homes are regularly inspected and proper instructions are given to the staff for the safety procedure in the event of smoke or fire damage at these locations. All records of inspections, reports and other pertinent data in on file and is available to the proper authorities or concerned citizens. BREAKDOWN OF RUNS JULY 1, 1976, to JUNE 30, 1977. HOUSE FIRES 78 BUILDING FIRES 21 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 163 BRUSH—RUBBISH—ETC. 238 FALSE ALARMS 165 ACCIDENTAL ALARMS 39 WATER RESCUES 2 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 1,221 MUTUAL AID 72 CAR AND TRUCK FIRES 95 MISCELLANEOUS RUNS 878 TOTAL RUNS 2,972 354 RESCUE SQUAD 1,333 TOTAL FOR YEAR 4,305 VALUE FIRE LOSS PAID $4,548,991.00 $422,231.00 $340,221.00 MULTIPLE ALARMS SAME PERIOD 60 ACTON STREET JULY 18, 1976 201 MAPLEWOOD STREET AUGUST 29, 1976 29 WARREN STREET FEBRUARY 14, 1977 112-114 PUTNAM STREET FEBRUARY 24, 1977 PERMITS FUEL OIL 70 MISCELLANEOUS 40 PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT IN 1977(NEW) Mark C. Dorion December 1, 1977 Joseph Ridenti, Jr. December 1, 1977 Eugene J. Merullo, Jr. December 1, 1977 John L. Martin December 28, 1977 PROVISIONAL TO PERMANENT Michael E. Mosca December 1, 1977 PROMOTIONS Firefighter David M. O'Reilly to Lieutenant July 28, 1977 Firefighter Anthony P. Ferolito to Lieutenant December 8, 1977 Captain Joseph P. Barnes to Acting Deputy Chief November 3, 1977 Lieutenant Thomas D. McCurley to Acting Captain November 3, 1977 355 RETIREMENTS Stephen M. Milmore January 5, 1977 Deputy Chief Thomas Joyce January 11, 1977 Frank V. Brandolino April 28, 1977 Lieutenant John Messina June 14, 1977 Lieutenant Robert LeBlanc June 21, 1977 Joseph McCarthy August 10, 1977 Deputy Chief Charles Walton October 31, 1977 IN MEMORIAM 1977 IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT WE ANNOUNCE THAT: The following retired members passed away during the year of 1977: BERNARD P. DONNELLY AND DEPUTY CHIEF JOHN J. DEVANEY CONCLUSION The Fire Department provides emergency services to safeguard life and property and to avoid a fire or explosive situation. We are also equipped and trained to provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. It is not enough just to provide these services, the degree and manner in which they are rendered is of paramount importance. I would like to publicly praise the Officers and Members of the Fire Department, not only for the professional ized manner in which they performed their duties, but also for the kindness and sympathy they have shown to the unfortunate victims and their families. It is easy to become callous to the sufferings of our neighbors when we are continually faced with them. Sincerely, Robert C. O'Reilly Chief of Fire Department 356 CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY ANNUAL TOWN REPORT 1977 The Civil Defense System is set up primarily as a means of pro- tecting and saving lives in time of natural or man-made disaster. Thus, 1977 has been spent in furthering and expanding the overall 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 25,633 spaces have been licensed, marked and allotted radio- logical supplies. We presently have 34 publicly licensed shelters located throughout the Town and, in addition, under the Home Fallout Protection Survey conducted by the Bureau of Census, the latter dwellings have available.space for 26,368 residents. The Auxiliary Fire Department, currently number 32, 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, Ambulette and a Jeep adapted by the men for use as a Lighting Unit. These volunteers answered 44 fire or rescue responses, lighting assignments, pumped out cellars, pools, dug out hydrants and assisted in emergency traffic control during snow and ice storms and hurricanes. They contributed a total of 6,175 man-hours. Ten parades and musters were participated in and 3 men attended the National Muster Meet in New York. 12 men have received training in EMT and CPR. 4 new men were appointed to the department. In addition, the Auxiliary Fire Department participated in numerous civic projects, some of which include: the annual Bike-a-thon, Walk-a-thon, Band Competition in Medford, Sons of Italy 3-day Festa, Fourth of July 3-day celebration and bringing Santa by fire engine to the Mall. The Auxiliary Police, comprising 33 officers and men, have 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, traffic control, rescue, first aid, riot control, radio- logical 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 cruisers, plus two trans- ceivers. One new member was appointed. This department con- tributed over 4,000 man-hours this calendar year. 357 Radio drills and National Air Warning Tests are held monthly with State and Federal authorities by the Communications Division. Plans for a Town-wide Emergency Communications System are in progress. The Director attended bi-monthly Area-Meetings and other required conferences. At no cost to the Town, two 3/4 Ton Cargo Trucks were acquired through the New England Regional Commission and two vans from United Parcel Services for DPW and Police Dog Officer use. A Diamond T Farrar Custom Fire Engine was purchased through a donation by the WAFD Association and CD funds for use by the Auxiliary Fire. Program Papers, Staffing Patterns, Financial Requirements Forms, State Resources Inventory and Warning Survey Forms were completed and approved. Pre- paration for Natural Disaster alerts for flooding and snow and ice storms were carried out. This Agency has received partial reimbursement under Federal Contributions for Personnel and Administration Expenses this year amounting to a total of $3950.97 and $85.00 for Property Damage. This has been turned over to the E&D Town Account. The amount of Surplus Property acquired through the Commonwealth of Mass., State Agency for Surplus Property totaled $20,167. (Federal Ac- quisition Cost). This was purchased at a cost to the Town of$879.50. Since 1957 CD has obtained a total of over $468,000.00 of surplus material through this program at a total cost of only $17,669.54. Respectfully submitted, John L. Papalia Director of Civil Defense 358 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1977 REPORT OF HIGHWAY SECTION During FY 1977 the Highway Section picked up 19,513 tons of rubbish on curbside collections and a total of 21,404 tons were -handled at the Transfer Station. The reconstruction of Lexington Street from Main to Warren Streets was completed in June, 1977. Fiscal year 77 was the worst in recent years for snow problems having an accumulation of 64 inches at a removal cost of $296,000.00. Traffic marking and street cleaning operation continued on a routine basis. The Infiltration/Inflow Analysis of the Sanitary Sewer System was completed and submitted to the E.P.A. of the Federal Government for approval that has not as yet been received. Sidewalk and street repairs were carried out throughout the Town. The Annual Report of the Water Section of the Department of Public Works for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977 is herewith submitted. No new hydrants were installed, 30 hydrants were repaired or replaced. No new gate valves were installed. 127 house services were repaired or renewed. 15 new services were installed. 505 meters were repaired. 78 emergency calls were answered and tended to. These calls were made after working hours and if necessary were immediately repaired so the consumer would not be without water. 359 STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER 1. Population, Town Census, 1977, 36,075 2. Total consumption for the year 1977, 1,897,209,000 gallons 3. Daily average consumption, 5,270,025 gallons 4. Gallon per day to each inhabitant, 146 gallons STATISTICS TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1. Kind of pipe: cement lined, cast iron and transite 2. Sizes: 16 inch to 2 inches. 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 in 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 tubing 2. Sizes: 3/4" to 16" 3. Extended: 750' 4. Total now in use: 23 miles and 1060 feet 5. Number of services taps added during the year: 15 6. Number of services now in use: 8047 7. Remote meter controls installed: 25 total 83 8. Services repaired: 124 9. Percentage of services metered: 100% 10. Water mains renewed: 0 In conjunction with the five phosphate feeders, an extensive flushing program of the Town's water mains was successfully completed for the tenth consecutive year. Two water samples are taken each month from different sections of the Town and are sent to the State Chemist at Lawrence for analysis. Fluoridation 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 for 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 360 Station, Massachusetts Department of Public Health for analysis and results are sent to the Superintendent of Public Works. With the co-operation of the Tax Collector, the collection of water bills for the year has been very satisfactory. Water sprinkler systems were installed and completed at the fol- lowing playgrounds: D.Filipello Playground, Lowell Playground, West-End Playground and Parker Playground. I wish to thank the Highway, Wire, Engineering and Tree Sections of the Department of Public Works and the Police and Fire Depart- ments for their cooperation during the past year. 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 respectfully submitted. Edward R. Marchant,Assistant Superintendent Public Works/Utilities REPORT OF ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SECTION Submitted herewith is my report on the activities of the Engineering Division for the year ending June 30, 1977. The construction work for the rebuilding of Lexington Street was completed during this period eliminating.a very hazardous condition. Easement plans had to be obtained in the Municipal Parking Area for the consulting engineers to redesign the parking facilities. A drainage easement on private property had to be obtained on Edward Road to solve a water problem. During this period the plans for the widening and rebuilding of Coolidge Avenue under Chapter 90 are nearing completion. Work has continued on our playground improvements and this office is called on many times for assistance. The Engineering Division has worked with the Police Department to obtain re-imbursable funds from the State Department of Public 361 Works for installation of traffic safety devices to be installed at school zones. During this past fiscal year, this division assisted the Metropolitan District Commission Sanitary Engineers with many of their environ- mental problems concerning sewer and drains. MISCELLANEOUS DATA 1976-1977 Number of sewer connection in sewer systems: 8255 Miles of sewer mains in sewer system: 75.34 Miles of drainage pipes in drainage system: 63.22 Number of catch basins: 3012 Total length of public streets and various types of construction: Bituminous concrete and sheet asphalt 37.59 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 acres Water 66.15 acres Total: 2664.58 acres of 4.167 square miles Extent of Watertown North and South 1.84 miles Extend of Watertown East and West 3.81 miles Area of Public grounds approx. 137 acres Area of Metropolitan park land approx. 81 acres Length of State Road-Main Street Bridge to Waltham line .83 miles Length of Metropolitan Park Roadways Arsenal St. (Charles River Road to Bridge) .17 miles Charles River Rd. (Watertown line to Galen Street) .95 miles Nonantum Rd. (Watertown line to Galen St.) .34 miles No. Beacon St. (Charles River Road to Bridge) .44 miles Total 1.90 miles I extend my sincere appreciation to the Board of Public Works, members of my staff and to all Departments, Boards and Committees 362 for their continued cooperation and support. Respectfully submitted, Joseph P. McHugh, P.E. Town Engineer REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS NEW CONSTRUCTION Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275,000.00 Non-Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,425.00 329,425.00 EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193,700.00 Non-Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687,295.00 880,995.00 Pools(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,400.00 DWELLING UNITS Six (6)two family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 One(1)one family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Conversion (1)one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RAZINGS One(1) . . . . . . . . . .barn One(1) . . . . . . . . . .storage building One (1) . . . . . . . . . .commercial garage Five (5) . . . . . . . . . . . .private garages Respectfully submitted Philip M. Barrett Inspector of Buildings 363 REPORT OF WIRE SECTION INSPECTIONS One thousand and six (1006) permits for wiring installation at a fee of $1.00 each, and three (3) annual permits for plant operations at a fee of $5.00 each, were issued. Inspections and reinspections occasioned by these permits, plus inspection of buildings and bus- iness properties to be reoccupied, resulted in approximately one thousand seven hundred(1,700)calls. MAINTENANCE The regular maintenance of testing, repairing, cleaning, relampling and painting of traffic lights, fire alarm and police telegraph was performed. There were three (3) knockdowns of fire alarm pedestals, and ten (10)traffic lights. Of these ten (10)were reimbursed to the Town. Trimmed branches around street lights,fire and police cables. Repairs and additional wiring in all Town owned buildings with the exception of schools. Time was spent on the inter-com between Fire Alarm and three (3) Fire Stations. The Municipal Skating Arena consumed time in repairs to the score- board and lighting ballasts. The annual lighting of Victory Field for the July Fourth celebration, decorations at the Administration Building and the maple trees on Columbus Delta brought a lot of favorable comments from the public. NEW CONSTRUCTION One set of floodlights were installed at the tennis courts on Aldrich Road. One set of floodlights in the rear of the Parker School for softball. Completcd lighting of the Linear Park between Whites and Waverley Avenues. 364 Started relighting of Saltonstall Park. Pulled underground cable on Arsenal Street from School Street into Brighton to tie into the Boston Fire Alarm. Complete installation of traffic lights near the Skating Arena. Wiring at Police Headquarters for new Satelite program. Again, this Office wishes to express its appreciation to the CETA program for the extra help this past year. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for their courtesies and coopera- tion extended to the Wire Division during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Francis R. Maurer Assistant Superintendent of Wires REPORT OF CEMETERY&GROUNDS SECTION MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES JAMES P. CLARK,SUPT. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BALANCE RETURNED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAID TO TREASURER FOR INTERMENTS AND CHARGES . . . $14,735.40 PAID TO TREASURER FOR SALE OF LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,425.00 PAID TO TREASURER FOR PERPETUAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,260.00 INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 INTERMENTS IN COMMON STREET CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . 2 365 CREMATIONS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CREMATIONS IN COMMON STREET CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . 0 DIS—INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 RE—INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 LOTS SOLD IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY 100 INFANTS GRAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 SINGLE GRAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 6 GRAVE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FOUNDATIONS FOR MONUMENTS AND MARKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING PLUMBING: Amount of fees received for Plumbing Permits . . . . . . . . . $1,052.00 Number of permits issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Number of$1.00 permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Number of$2.50 permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Number of$5.Q0 permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Number of$10.00 permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Number of no fee permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total value of installed plumbing $326,190.00 366 INSPECTIONS: Progress rough . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Layout and design . . . . . . .108 Rough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Progress final . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reinspections . . . . . . . . . . 47 Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 Illegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 GAS FITTING: Number of permits issued . . . .211 Mercury tests . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Application installations . . .355 Reinspections . . . . . . . . . . 77 Meter fits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Illegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Besides the time spent in the execution of the above report the usual daily office hours were kept. Cooperation was given other Town Departments upon request. I wish to sincerely thank the Inspector of Building, Philip M. Barrett, the Wire Inspector, Francis J. Maurer, and all other members of the Inspection Division for their cooperation, help and interest given me in 1977. Respectfully submitted Kenneth M. Holmes Inspector of Plumbing& Gas Fitting REPORT OF TREE SECTION The report of the Tree Section is herewith submitted: Removal of 116 stumps Topped off 85 trees Planting of new trees 150. Linden, maple, crimson king, flowering dogwood Trimming of trees various parts of town according to work orders and emergencies Watering and feeding of new trees Chipping of all brush 367 Installing and removal of Christmas Lights Snow Plowing and removal accordingly to conditions Respectfully submitted, Robert J. McElroy REPORT OF PARK SECTION Rebuilt new baseball diamonds and sodded same. General maintenance of all fields throughout the Town. Cooperation with Recreation Department and School Department in their activities. Cutting grass in all areas. Planting of flowers, spring and fall. General maintenance of borders throughout town, grading, seeding, fertilizing. General maintenance of all equipment. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. McElroy Assistant Superintendent REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Scales Adjusted Sealed Not-Sealed Condemned Over 10,000 2 7 100-5000 30 79 5000-10,000 2 under-100 54 157 10 lbs. or less 7 23 368 Weights Avoirdupois 143 Metric 107 Apothecary 87 Meters Gasoline 36 234 7 1 Oil Grease 59 10 1 Vehicle Tank 13 31 Taxi Meter 33 Fabric Measuring Cloth 10 Yard Sticks 9 142 980 17 2 Inspections: Pedlers License 35 Fuel Oil Certificates 165 Marking of Bread 1000 Marking of Food Pkgs. 14200 Clinical Thermometers 200 Unit Pricing Inspec. 100 Trial Weighings 14200 Respectfully Submitted Charles A. Henderson Sealer of Weights&Measures Respectfully submitted, James P. Clark Superintendent Department of Public Works 369 P %*M�Otlo 'Na ES E� RG �R R N 0 ev a 911 1 ��o PLANNING BOARD ANNUAL REPORT During 1977, the Planning Board deliberated at great length on revisions to the Zoning Bylaw. This action on the board's part was triggered by Chapter 808 of the Acts of 1975, a chapter which es- sentially revised Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or the "Zoning Enabling Act". The Planning Board decided that, in addition to revising the bylaw to reflect the mandated sections of Chapter 808, an extensive review of the entire bylaw was warranted. Many changes required by 808 pertained to procedures for acting on requests for special permits or variances. Also, the board had to recommend whether the town wanted to specifically allow use variances, what steps it might want for controlling development, what provisions should be included in the bylaw for religious and educational uses and what other similarly substantive changes should also be included in the bylaw. During the course of the board's review, there were three public hearings and the Selectmen established an 808 Committee to work with the Planning Board. With considerable input from the Inspector of Buildings, Assistant Town Counsel,the Board of Appeals, the School Building Committee, the Chamber of Commerce and other parties concerned about the bylaw, the board arrived at its final recom- mendations in early Fall. The Board worked hard to arrive at a point where the bylaw pro- vided sufficient controls but did not discourage development. It was important to protect neighborhoods from adverse impacts, as it was important to allow developers and businesses to enjoy a sup- portive economic environment. The board felt a balance was reached and put its recommendations before a special town meeting in November. The year-long effort of the Planning Board culminated in the acceptance by Town Meeting of all the changes recommended to it by our board. Planning board members were pleased that they had acted in anticipation of the new law's effective date and that a complete review of the bylaw had been completed as well. This was clearly the most time-consuming and important project of the past year. The development of the East End was a major continuing concern of the Planning Board. In August, the board made special permit recommendations on a 25-acre industrial park directly north of the Watertown Mall, to be developed by Campanelli Properties. The site 371 plan review process by which the special permit recommendations on the industrial park were made was also used in November to evaluate the "Watertown Plaza" project, also proposed by Campanelli Pro- perties. Although the project, a small scale adjunct to the Watertown Mall directly east of the mall on Arsenal Street, was later scrapped by the developer, it and the industrial park project made the Planning Board very aware of its role in attempting to control the nature and impact of development in the town overall and along Arsenal Street in particular. These development issues served to reinforce the board's desire to proceed with the zoning bylaw controls discussed above. Another East End development issue of town-wide importance, the public use parcel of the Arsenal Urbal Renewal Site, was also of concern to the Planning Board. In the spring, the board expressed the need for a study and integrated site plan for Parcel I to take into account parking, circulation, access to Arsenal Street and other zoning and land use requirements according to the Amended Urban Renewal Plan. Preliminary possibilities for Parcel I include housing for the elderly, a cultural center and a new police facility. The Planning Board acted as a catalyst in initiating a comprehensive assessment of this parcel in cooperation with the Selectmen and a consultant. Another ongoing concern of the Planning Board was the Walnut Street industrial access road which the board has promoted in the past and anticipates will soon come to the actual design construction stage. The completion of this project will provide a much needed outlet for heavy trucks onto Arsenal Street and away from residential neighborhoods to the north. In May, the Community Development Block Grant application was put together by the Planning Board, under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. This application to H.U.D., the federal agency which administers these funds, would have provided monies for home- owners' rehabilitation projects, a senior center, a pocket park in the East End and public housing improvements. Unfortunately, the project was not funded. The board would like to continue in its pur- suit of federal dollars that would help to improve Watertown's neighborhoods. One goal of the Planning Board, clearly related to successful com- munity development grantsmanship, was to create a professional planner position on our staff. Although out fiscal year 1978 budget was not successfully redisigned to allow for a full-time professional planner, it is our intention to continue to promote the idea, since 372 impending large-scale development, interdepartmental coordination in planning and long-range planning issues like the possibility of Watertown Square revitalization and land banking critically need active management. Our report would not be complete without acknowledging the changes in the board's membership in June, John J. McCarthy, Jr. resigned from the Planning Board to assume his position as an assessor in Watertown. We wish to thank Jack for his active, enthusiastic and competent role as a member of the board for the past seven years and for his role as chairman for many of those years. Many of our present and past activities were inspired by Jack's leadership. An able replacement for Jack was found in Tim Churchill, who joined the board in October. Paul Krueger resigned as chairman and Brian McDonald was elected to serve in that position in December. Brian McDonald, Chairman Francis Maloney,Secretary Paul H. Krueger George T. Zevitas Timothy J. Churchill 373 w «1; Nt 4�K 1. 1 Y r nt 1 314 CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Watertown Conservation Commission respectfully submits its Annual Report for the year 1977. Arsenal Park On December 14, 1977, a most historic occasion occurred in the life of our Community with the signing of the Deed transferring 13.68 acres of land from the Watertown Redevelopment Authority to Town ownership. The Conservation Commission has led Water- town toward the realization of a major park on a significant River Road portion of the former Arsenal site. This completes five years of intense effort for acquisition and potential development of a new park for active and passive recreation. In May, 1976, Town Meeting, it was voted to authorize the Con- servation Commission to proceed with Phase I Acquisition, and in March, 1977, at the request of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority at a Special Town Meeting, it was voted to authorize the Conservation Commission to proceed with Stage H Construction. Federal and State funding for both property acquisition and develop- ment construction has been committed to the Town in the amount of: Acquisition $1,214,000.00 Development 464,800.00 Total $1,678,800.00 These funds will be deposited in the general Town Treasury when received. While the Conservation Commission has struggled continually against many odds to achieve the land transfer, the hard work is by no means over. The final applications are being prepared for Federal and State acquisition reimbursement, whereby the $1,214,000. already firmly committed will be placed in the hands of the Town Treasurer within three to four months. At this time, there is an additional $464,000. committed by the B.O.R. program which represents 50% of the estimated construction cost of the total park and recreation area. Design development and working draw- ings are underway by the Commission consultants and are expected to be ready for bid in approximately five (5) months. Construction could begin within one or two months thereafter, and is expected to cost$929,600. 375 At last a vital new open space and recreational resource is within the grasp of Watertown citizens, due entirely to the vision of the Con- servation Commission. Special recognition must be given to the Board of Selectmen, without whose endorsement the park project could not have proceeded. We wish to thank Mr. Leonard Frisoli, Chairman of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority. And special thanks is due to Mr. Joel Lerner, Director of Conservation Services, who was instrumental in securing and committing the Federal and State grants when repeated delays could easily have lost the money to the Town and the park as well. Operation of the 14-acre park will be under the care and control of the Conservation Commission. However, the Watertown Recreation Commission will be responsible for the active recreation program and Camp Pequossette. The Department of Public Works will be re- sponsible for maintenance as in other Town owned park lands. When completed in 1979, the new Arsneal Park will be an economic benefit to the Town as well as providing recreation and conservation areas both of which will help generate sincere interest in the active use of the remaining Arsenal property. Wetlands Protection The Conservation held five public hearings, plus preliminary and continued hearings under the Wetlands Protection Act. Chapter 131, Section 40 - under this Act the Commission has greatly in- creased responsibilities in the area of wetland protection, and works with applicants to insure that our wetlands and waterways are not damaged. Any development or project within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway is subject to the regulations of the Act, and the developer is obligated to apply for a hearing with the Commission. Many applicants request premilinary meetings with the Commission to prepare plans that comply with the Act. Cooperation between the Conservation Commission and the various applicants has resulted in producing workable projects that conform to the Wetland Pro- tection Act. Hearings were held on the following projects: 1. Widening of Coolidge Avenue, East Watertown with Watertown Department Public Works. 2. Construction of outdoor tennis courts (with bubbletop) on Coolidge Avenue and correction of erosion problems from previous development, with Mt. Auburn Tennis Associates. 376 •..ors.rY_ �.,VC ''-`: F,v f war►/-.n3� ��=•. -- _ -AMC: �- - �-• t41 ., of -. f � -•y:7, �- `; Y 3. Extension of parking lot near Walker's Pond to accomodate building addition in Waltham - joint effort of Watertown and Waltham Conservation Commissions with Raytheon Company. 4. Underground tanks for storage of chemicals, with Bemis Associates, Pleasant Street. S. Construction of two-family house on Pleasant Street with Anthony Colafella. Charles River Corridor Plan Barry Wright Corporation on Pleasant Street is negotiating a con- servation easement on a portion of their land along the Charles River, in collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association. The Metropolitan District Commission acquired the Decina property on Pleasant Street, extending the Corridor by another few thousand feet. Community Gardens The Watertown Conservation Commission continues to sponsor the Watertown Community Gardeners. Under the able direction of Dawn Parrish, Jean & John Gregory, Mary Heany and Judith Bevans, the Watertown Community Gar- deners increased threefold this past year. In all, seventy-five garden- ers worked on sixty odd garden plots. Unitrode, Gore Estate and the Watertown Redevelopment Authority again provided land for the gardeners. A newcomer to the program was the Star Market who provided thirty additional plots on New Birch Road. Fifteen school children tended one garden plot at the Gore Estate. The gardeners look forward to a successful program again this coming year. Landscaping This year's landscaping fund was used to replace the plants lost at Linear Park. These additional plantings were necessary because many of the original plants did not survive. 378 b. Mass 4-H conservation School Every year the Conservation Commission sponsors two stu- dents to the Mass 4-H Conservation School in Ashland. This educational experience is available to teenagers through the state. The Primary Goal - to develop a general understanding of the environment as it relates to the community, country, region, state and beyond. Objectives of the course: 1. To gain a greater understanding of the role of conserva- tion commissions and how youth may become actively involved. 2. To stimulate greater participation in Natural Resouces projects. 3. To train teenaged conservation leaders. Also, the program prepares teenagers to be active participants in conserva- tion commissions. Nature is one constant factor of Life and Always works for the benefit of Man. Diana Proctor, Chairperson Maureen Oates, V. Chairperson Robert Chase Thomas Perry Phillip Tabas Steven Quintiliani . Mariann Pannesi 379 The Conservation Commission recommends that the Town initiate a comprehensive program of care and maintenance to prevent further loss of plantings. Watertown's Trees -. 1. Tree Hearings - the Conservation Commission attends all tree hearings and makes recommendations to the tree warden re- garding posted trees. 2. Tree Study - In response to the mandate of the last regular Town Meeting to the Commission, the Commission is preparing recommendations for a study of trees on our streets and in our parks, including inventory and plans for tree management. Also, the study will include the feasibility of establishing a Tree Nursery. Flood Plain The Conservation Commission continues to work with the Planning Board to establish Flood Plain Zoning within the Town, in order to insure continued eligibility for Federal flood plain insurance. Linear Park The end of summer of 1977 saw this project near completion, due to the work of a Youth Conservation Corps. Delays in their work schedule because of difficulties in having supplies on hand and be- cause of weather extremens left a few tasks for this Spring. The Commission is determined to complete this project this Spring. Youth Projects a. Youth Conservation Corps- This past summer the Town benefitted from the efforts of a group of fifteen young people, who worked on conservation projects for 30 hrs/we and had 10 hours of environmental education/wk in connection with their work. The Youth Conservation Corps is funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior and provides for summer job opportunities on publicly owned lands for 15-18 year olds. The Commission commends the find work done by the Youth Conservation Corps for the Town, and anticipates having their assistance again this summer. 380 WATERTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Michael N. Matt,Executive Director Leonard M. Frisoli, Chairman Martin V.Tomassian, Vice Chairman Dennis J. Duff, Treasurer John X. Doherty,Ass't. Treasurer Ronald Ohanian,Member The Annual Report of the Watertown Redevelopment Authority for the year 1977 is respectfully submitted. During the year several significant accomplishments were achieved, culminating in the disposition of 13.68 acres of Arsenal land to the Town of Watertown for the construction of a park and recreation area. Much of the year was occupied with negotiations with State and Federal officials to receive financial assistance for the park project, and the Authority worked with the Board of Selectmen and the Con- servation Commission to complete all the details required for the transaction. By the end of the year demolition and site work was completed by the Authority. The park land was transferred in December; con- struction will begin in the spring. Earlier in 1977, the Authority completed its Environmental Impact Study and submitted it to the Commonwealth. In June the E.P.A. approved the Environmental Impact Study, and in July the Depart- ment of Community Affairs approved the amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. During 1977, the Town began its study of Parcel I, and the Water- town Housing Authority initiated the process for rehabilitation of buildings on the Arsenal site for elderly housing units. When the Town and the Housing Authority have completed their studies and indicate to the Authority their commitment to go forward with development of all or part of Parcel I, the Authority will begin the process of solicitation for private development of Parcel 2. 1978 will be an important year for the Town of Watertown. The Authority will complete its market studies early in the year and will be prepared to enter a process of developer selection in 1978. Respectfully submitted, Leonard M. Frisoli Chairman 381 FOURTH OF JULY COM1 Ltx,JLJ� The Annual Independence Day Celebration for 1977 was held at Victory Field on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th and, due to its increasing popularity over the years, another capacity crowd was in attendance over the three day period enjoying the amusements, entertainment and various activities provided for their benefit. The usual Little League Championship Series, Field Events and Races, Doll Carriage and Costume Parades and Pie Eating Contest made up that portion of the program geared for the youngsters with prizes and gifts including free ice cream distributed to the winners and participants. Entertainment for all ages was provided by a German Band Concert, Art Displays and other various activities leading up to the highlight of the celebration -- The Miss Watertown Pageant and crowning of "Miss Watertown 1977" -Theresa Cimino. Keeping in mind the overlapping fiscal periods ending June 30th each year, the Financial Report is as follows: Balance of 1977 Appropriation $2,245.57 (Minus deductions for bills paid after June 30th, 1976) Expenditures for 1977 2,128.28 (Prior to June 30th) Returned to Town $ 117.29 Appropriation for 1978 $3,500.00 Late bills tendered and paid after June 30, 1977 and charged to 1978 Appropriation 1,469.89 Balance of 1978 Appropriation $2,030.11 The Town's share of revenue from commissions on the Amusement Rides amounted to $1,391.92 for the three day period 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 and kept with the records of the committee and likewise, a detailed breakdown of expenditures is available at the office of the Town Auditor and also kept with the committee records. 382 Much of the credit for a very successful celebration should be given to the dedicated members of the committee and volunteers from the Watertown American Legion Post #99 and its Auxiliary and friends who give of their time and talents to insure its success year after year and representing the Town over the holiday period. The presence and participation by our Town Officials and the co- operation received from the Department of Public Works, the Recreation Department and various other departments is greatfully acknowledged and appreciated. 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 taking part and helping to preserve this patriotic observance. I sincerely hope that it will be carried on for many years to come. Respectfully submitted, Walter T. Munger, Chairman 383 COUNCIL FOR THE AGING The Annual Report of the Council on Aging for the year ending December 31, 1977 is respectfully submitted. The Council is operating two vehicles for the convenience of the Senior Citizens, a bus operating three days a week to the Watertown Mall and to Kings Shopping Center. The Handicap Van is operating five days a week from 8:30 to 5:00 transporting Senior Citizens to doctors, dentists, hospitals and the Watertown Health Center, primarily, however, the van has helped Senior Citizens in various ways, both these operations are supplied free of charge to handi- capped persons as well as elderly persons. The Council holds regular meetings on the first Wednesday of every month and has held six special meetings during the course of the year. The Council now is a nine member board voted at Town Meeting, 1977. Virginia Abdalian was appointed to the Council for a one year term. John A. Werley, Minister was appointed to the Council for a two year term. Pasquale V. Sclafani, Esq. was appointed to the Council for a three year term. Susan Kelley MacDonald was appointed to the Council for a three year term. The Drop-In-Center at the Main Library is conducting classes in painting and charcoal drawing under the instruction of Alfred Feld- man; knitting and crocheting under the instruction of Mary Ryan and Margaret Kenney has a social group of card players and various games. The Center is open for the pleasure of all Seniors who care to attend, instructions are free. The annual Christmas Party was again.a hugh success, many thanks to John Mantenuto, Chairman; Mr. Piantedosi, Caterer; Watertown Florist; the Mini Singers from the Cunniff School and the Girls from Tri-Hi-Y for serving the Seniors. A special note of thanks to the members of the Hibernian Club for providing the use of their hall. 384 The Council welcomes their four new members and will continue to serve all the Senior Citizens in the future with the same fervor they have served them in the past. A special thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their assistance during the past year. Mr. Joseph Andrews was appointed to fill a vacancy. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Rose Harrington, Chairman Mr. Joseph Hyde, Clerk Mrs. Esther Costello Rea Mr. John Mantenuto Mr. Joseph Andrews Mrs. Virginia Abdalian Mr. John Werley Mrs. S. Kelley MacDonald Mr. Pasquale Sclafani 385 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT School Committee Term Expires Robert Jamgochian 1980 Vahan J. Khachadoorian 1979 Marylouise P. McDermott 1979 Paul C. Menton 1978 James M. Oates 1978 Stephen J. Pacifico 1979 Clyde L. Younger 1980 Daniel G. O'Connor Superintendent of Schools Thomas E. Oates Assistant Superintendent of Schools This is the ninety-seventh Annual Report of the Superintendent of Schools to the Town of Watertown. This school year saw continued economic pressure from state and federal-mandated programs. Current reimbursements to cover the federal and state share of the costs of these programs failed to meet the anticipated amounts. As a result, an additional fiscal burden will be placed upon the community during the coming years. Al- ternative methods of reducing mandated-program costs are continually being explored. Collaborative programs and grant monies have helped lessen some of the costs in the areas of Special Education and Bilingual - but not in direct porportion to the re- quired costs of the programs. The professional staff was instrumental in obtaining a number of grants that have helped to strengthen the Watertown Public Schools curriculum. A $107,000 Title VII Bilingual Grant, FROM ARARAT TO AMERICA, enabled Phase One of a potential five year program to begin on August 1, 1977. The stress on attitude modification and positive interaction will assist our Armenian students and their families in adjusting to the American life styles while seeking to preserve their ethnic heritage. 386 The Metrication of Watertown, another federal grant, terminated in November after providing staff and community instruction in preparation for the Metric changeover. A document was developed that will enable our Metric Program to serve as a model for other communities. State-allocated money in the sum of $9,000 was shared among Watertown's public and private schools. A mini-grant program provided the professional staff with an opportunity to compete for up to $500 awards that would enable them to implement special curriculum ideas. Both elementary and secondary students continued their volun- tary participation with Boston students in four Magnet Educa- tion Programs - all of them successful carry-overs from previous years. Also contributing to curriculum support were grants in Occu- pational Education and Special Education. Other areas of curriculum and instruction continue to experience growth and development. The 1977 summer workshops provided curriculum guides and instructional materials in English, Social Studies, and Armenian Bilingual. In-service courses in metrics and art provided opportunities for staff development. During this year the curriculum priority area of English concen- trated on the improvement of writing skills and the updating of texts and materials, while curriculum revision was the focus of the Social Studies Department. The Reading For Pleasure Program has influenced a number of our students toward better reading habits by providing a scheduled reading time period during the week for all students and staff. Evening School expanded its program to cover a second session in the winter for some of the most popular course offerings. The achievement test results in grades 3, 6, and 9 showed a notice- able percentage of students placing above and at-grade level in Reading, Math, and Language Skills. 387 The May Town Meeting voted a $5,000,000 bond issue for renovation and additions to Watertown High School. This vote was the cul- minating phase of months of planning on the part of architects, school administrators, and staff, and the School Committee. The future of this project now depends on the work of a building com- mittee appointed by the Moderator. Long-range implications were the focus of a committee to study declining enrollment that was reactivated by the School Committee in July. The report of this committee will be carefully weighed by the Superintendent before any decisions are made concerning future facility and staffing modifications. It is the continual efforts of school personnel and volunteers that provide for the successful functioning of the Watertown Public Schools. Their contributions, along with the support of the School Committee and the community, help to insure quality education for the people of Watertown. SCHOOLS WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL The Commission of Public Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges accepted the Two-Year Progress Report of Watertown High School without change in its membership at the Commission's meeting of November 20-21, 1977. Continued priorities at the High School are assessment, revision of curriculum, and faculty evaluation. Pursuant to these priorities, the following standing committees are continuing their work: School and Community, Philosophy and Objectives, Curriculum, Student Activities, Media, Guidance, School Facilities, School Staff and Administration, Art, Business Education, Distributive Education, Drivers Education, English, Home Economics, Early Childhood, Industrial Arts, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, and Career Education. The principal and his assistants are constant visitors to classrooms in a continued effort to support the faculty in its maintaining and improving Watertown High School's commitment to excellence in education. The Principals Advisory Committee which is comprised of students, parents, faculty, and members of the community continues to meet and has established a weighted Rank in Class which became effective 388 December 1, 1977. The Principals Advisory Committee is presently conducting a study on attendance and discipline policies at the high school as well as the probable implementation of competency based testing. EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL During the past year the East Junior High School continued to provide a variety of learning experiences for its students. Besides the regularly scheduled in class programs, there are many additional activities that students may undertake for enrichment. Listed below are some of the more popular activities: CAPE COD TRIP The Seventh grade Science classes of the East Junior enjoyed four days on Cape Cod this past June. Using Nickerson State Park as a base camp, eighty eager young campers explored the marine life and unique geologic feature of the lower Cape region. This trip provides the opportunity to re-inforce the entire curriculum and has become an annual event. A variety of nature trails and activities are available through the Cape Cod National Seashore. All the seventh graders who like hiking, bike-riding, visiting Sealand, -even Provincetown -had an ejoyable trip. MAGNET PROGRAM East Junior students, along with Mr. Sheehan and Ms. Vance, participated in the Cambridge Magnet Education program. The class studying minorities took a series of field trips to study the Boston-Chinese community, the Cambridge-Portuguese, and the Watertown-Armenian communities. 3 multimedia kits were made to document the experience and are available at the East Junior library. WASHINGTON, D.C. FIELD TRIP ACTIVITIES Yard Sales - Two yard sales were held, one in March, one in Decem- ber. A total of$650 was raised to help defray the cost of the Wash- ington, D.C. Spring Trip. Washington Trip - In the spring 102 pupils, accompanied by 10 adult chaperones spent 5 days and 4 nights touring the Nation's Capitol. 389 This was the sixth annual trip and a total of 541 pupils from the East have had the opportunity to take part on this trip. Paper Pad Sales, 1977 - To date 80 pupils have sold over 2300 in- dividual orders worth over $4400. Proceeds from these sales go to reduce the individual student's cost. All work is done in the print shop under the guidance of Mr. Mario DiLeo. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Prior to the town election last March, the East Junior presented a "Meet The Candidates" assembly inviting all town officials and candidates to meet with and discuss their views with the student body. After the meeting, a mock election was held in the school. Students under the direction of Mr. Joseph DiLeo and Ms. Vance were also involved in a program video taping and interviewing the various constitutional officers of the Commonwealth, and all county officials. LIBRARY GRANT The East Junior library received a Title II award to create a pro- gram entitled "I Smell Like a Rose", a packaged unit on hygiene for young adolescents. The social, physiological and consumer aspects of hygiene were stressed in the selection of materials. The pur- pose of the unit was to introduce students to American cleanliness customs in a sensitive and informative manner and to offer alter- natives to expensive products. Materials were labeled in several languages. The grant allowed for the purchase of a slide projector, a film, and books. POLITICAL DISCOVERY East Junior students participated in three different Political Dis- covery programs during 1977: January - 8 pupils, 5 days -State and Local Governments March -5 pupils, 8 days -The Legislative Process December- 10 pupils, 5 days -Law and the Courts Pupils from the East (13) also participated in Political Discovery Spring Program during May - an all day conference and lecture program which provided a summary of the 76 program - and in- cluded plans and suggested speakers and programs for the '77 programs. 390 MUSIC PROGRAM The East Junior High School Music Department had a highly pro- ductive year. The band which is still growing in size performed at numerous events: Graduation, the Football Rally, the East/West football and hockey games, Veteran's Day Assembly, the Spring Concert and the Christmas Concert. FOR KIDS ONLY As the year comes to a close, the East Junior High School is in the middle of preparations for another appearance on the Channel 4 show, "For Kids Only". The East Junior is scheduled for their appearance on January 26, 1978. BUILDING Despite the age of our facility, progress is being made in improving the physical plant. During the summer the masonry of the old sec- tion of the building was re-pointed. Additional repairs were made to the roof in various areas. Several rooms were repainted and over 100 new lockers were installed to relieve the overcrowding in the older student lockers. WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The year 1977 was a productive one at the West Junior High School. Many of the courses which had been chosen in the previous years were starting to jell. The new science programs of Introduction to Earth. and Time and the Foundations of Physical Science were meeting the needs of our students. The scores on our science achievement tests compared favorably with our neighboring com- munities. More remedial work was provided in math and an im- provement was noted in the scores in this area also. Our art department was enhanced through the Artist-in-Residence program, which included Mr. Joseph Santoro, a noted water colorist. Miss Donna McNutt, an eighth grade student won the highest national award in the Scholastic Art contest and also the Strath- more Water Color Medal. On the mixed emotion side, Mr. Charles McCarthy was named as the Principal of the East Junior High School. Mr. McCarthy had served as assistant principal for the past two years here at the West 391 Junior and he richly deserved the promotion. However he will be missed by all at the West Junior. Athletically, our girls' teams fared very well with the basketball team going undefeated. Although not undefeated the boys' teams had winning seasons and the East-West hockey trophy once again stayed at the West Junior. Two teachers secured school department mini-grants. Miss Ruth Harutunian secured a $500 grant for computers in mathematics and Miss Linnie McAllister also received $500 in her area of home economics. Mrs. Raposa once again directed the Palace Players, this time in their performance of "The Man Who Came to Dinner." It was the first dramatic production in several years and was very well done. The Student Council held a strong position in the school, conducting several social events and also the trip to Washington, D.C. The exterior of the building was completed with the installation of the second and final phase of the new aluminum windows. Many favorable comments have been passed on them and we seem to have a completely different look. However, we prefer to think that we still encompass the best of the old with the good of the new in all aspects of education. HOME BASE SCHOOL In its seventh year of operation, Home Base School has developed from an experimental program to an established part of the Water- town School System. Numerous evaluations have reported that many of the questions asked of the new educational program have been answered. 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 curricula, primarily in the areas of vocabulary, spelling, language arts, reading, and general mathe- matics, have been developed for the school's core curriculum. As a result of these innovations, the school has also increased its ability to work with students of all ability levels and needs. The school's program of teaching reading and writing through the content areas has been strengthened and has captured the interest of several 392 universities and high school programs. New community place- ments 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 are met. Since it is essential 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. The staff helps students define their interests and goals, develop programs that will meet these needs, and then evaluate their own programs. In the coming year Home Base staff will continue to improve various aspects of the program such as the student selection process, the orientation of new students and the use of resource teachers. A staff taught evaluation course that teaches and uses research method- ology to evaluate various aspects of the school's programs and of the school curriculum. Consequently, the school's programs and policies are evaluated regularly. 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. BROWNE SCHOOL The support of the Pupil Personnel Staff at the Browne School is a valuable asset to teachers and other specialists in the building. Direct and indirect services are given through a one-to-one and small group instruction and suggestions for classroom use. All aspects of the child's development are taken into consideration. Very special care is given to individual differences in academic, social, emotional and personal health areas. The Pupil Personnel Staff at the Browne School this year consists of: Rita Vahey School Nurse Hope Carras Guidance Counselor Bettina Lowe Resource Teacher Paula Ohanian Speech Therapist 393 Cathy Conley, John Linehan Social Workers Linda Guttridge School Psychologist Sheryl Siefert Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher All these people reach into the community and homes making every effort to enhance the child's learning environment. By working with parents and explaining their efforts and offering suggestions, it is hoped that a good school-home bond can be established. COOLIDGE SCHOOL At the Coolidge School, the Title I program is staffed by two teacher aides; Patricia Ceglio and Janice Mandile, also a parent-aide, Clara DeLeo. Mrs. DeLeo works directly under the supervision of the kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Joyce Boyd. Mrs. DeLeo works exclusively with those kindergarten children who scored below "average" on the Metro- politan Readiness Test, given in October. Grades 1-3 Title I children work in the Title I room with either Ms. Ceglio or Mrs. Mandile. Once a child was determined to be eligible for Title I, the aides tested further to determine specific weaknesses in reading and/or math skills. The California Reading Test and the Key Mah Test were used for this purpose. From this the aides assessed each child's per- formance, along with many conferences with the classroom teacher, and decided what objectives each child should work on to help him/ her work at grade level. This year, the Title I aides have a full schedule with fifteen children each. Most of the work is done in a small group setting of 3-4 children at one time. Each child receives 45 minutes of instruction per day, 5 days a week, in reading and/or math. The aides make up a series of pre-tests to determine the entry level of a child on a particular skill, then determine how long it will take to teach the skill, and finally a post-test is given to assess what the child has learned over a certain period of time. The program ends in June with the aides testing the children, again with the Key Math and California Tests, to determine how much growth has occurred since the initial testing in October. Also, since the winter and summer Title I programs are one, this testing in June is also used to establish objectives for the summer program. 394 CUNNIFF SCHOOL During the 1977-78 school year we are striving to present an even better well balanced program in every area for all youngsters. New and revised materials were introduced in most classes in order to meet these needs. An awareness and workable knowledge of metrics continues to be stressed. The pleasure reading period is a pro- ductive and enjoyable part of the program. The new Social Studies Activity Guide Grades K-6 is being implemented. A Nutrition Program developed by the New England Dairy Council was also introduced. Many of the special area subjects were re-vamped. Especially noticeable are revisions in the art and media departments. These two departments are joining forces to work on several projects together. The music department continues to improve as eighteen beginners joined the instrumental program. As usual, the vocal department is receiving many requests to perform at community functions. The P.T.A. re-activated the Cub Scout Pack at the request of interested parents. This project is off to a tremendous start. Thanks to many parents, the P.T.A. is continuing its strong support at Cunniff.. CETA workers have been repainting the entire building. Other minor alterations took place in order to make the facility more servicable and attractive. HOSMER SCHOOL GETTING STARTED IN SOCIAL STUDIES The teaching of social studies skills, and the development of at- titudes and appreciations that are coincident with them, begins with a child's initial school experience. At the Hosmer School, this experience includes work in the kinder- garten with the Sadlier Social Science Series Kit, "Who Am I?" This kit presents illustrative materials in the form of booklets, charts, and murals designed to stress the child's role in his environment. Materials involve children in topics like: Why we need each other, why I belong in school, why I belong to my country, special days, needs of children around the world, and story cards dealing with the seasons. 395 REMEDIAL PROGRAMS During the past year the Hosmer School has adopted two new ap- proaches to service pupils who are having difficulties in reading. Realizing that all pupils learn to read at a different pace, we have found that "Creature Teachers", published by Economy Press, to be ideally suited for our students in the primary grades. It is geared to hold their attention while teaching basic reading skills. Basal reading instruction is supplemented by many lessons on essential word attack and early comprehension skills. This is a comprehensive presenta- tion, straightforward and energetic. The second of this series, "Reach", is an action-packed, individual- ized reading program for students at the intermediate level. Self- paced, success-oriented, it has capsulized all of the important word perception and comprehension skills. Both of these programs are proving very successful and due credit must be given to Mr. John Arone, the dedicated and resourceful Reading Consultant at the Hosmer School. GUIDANCE The Guidance Department at the Hosmer School has been involved extensively in Massachusetts Law, Chapter 766. This law involves the evaluation of students who have been referred as possible special needs students. The guidance counselor serves as the coordinator for the professional staff, acts as liaison for parents, interviews in- dividual students, and serves as chairperson for each of the cores. In addition to the above, the counselor sees individual students, groups of students, consults with staff and parents, and does class- room guidance activities. Due to the additional workload, a staff person was assigned for one full day per week to assist in the program. LIBRARY—MEDIA CENTER The Library-Media Center at the Hosmer School provides students and faculty with a wide variety of current encyclopedias and other reference works which are appropriate for all reading levels. Sup- plementing a wide selection of non-fiction and fiction books are filmstrips, cassettes, records and other non-print materials geared to classroom needs. 396 An annotated catalog of all materials is provided for the staff and students to assist in making good use of the resources. Each year the Library and the PTA sponsor a bookmobile which is designed to give students and faculty an opportunity to purchase paperback books at reasonable prices. Students look forward to the annual SWAP DAY when old but good paperback books are exchanged. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL SCHOOL This year, the fiftieth year of the "new" Lowell School's existance, was commemorated by a three day celebration in June. A con- vocation was held on June 13, 1977 with town officials, many former Lowell School administrators, teachers and students in attendance. On June 14, 1977 an Anniversary Musicale, featuring the children singing songs of the past fifty years, was presented under the direction of Music Director Jack Hahn and on June 15, 1977, a field day-picnic was held at Victory Field. The faculty and students pre- pared an attractive anniversary booklet, and the P.T.O. had a successful tea, at which a slide tape show, prepared under the direction of Mrs. Betty Clark,was shown. The events, accompanied by ideal weather, involved the entire school community in a learning and cooperative venture. The Erald L. Sawyer Scholarship Fund was started this year with a sizeable donation by former teacher Miss Isabel Riley. Further donations by parents and faculty have brought the fund to $2,300 - about half way to our goal before the first award. MARSHALL SPRING SCHOOL A program to improve the written communications of sixth grade students was developed this year. The teacher assessed the com- munication skills, reading levels, and work habits of her children to ascertain student's strengths. She believed there was a definite correlation between reading level and writing level. The results of the assessment were used to formulate performance objectives (tasks, conditions, and standardsy in the following skill areas: vocabulary development and usage, composition design and structure, and forms of writing such as poetry, stories, and essays. 397 Students, whenever they wrote, were expected to show growth. To demonstrate student achievement, student folders were kept with samples of their work. These samples were reviewed and evaluated quarterly. The teacher has reemphasized written communications as a social and career "survival" skill. A pilot project in Science developed by a classroom teacher and the Director of Science emphasized a continuum of performance levels for students. The objectives, when established, included standards for advanced students. Thus, making provisions for the gifted, a group the teacher felt was somewhat neglected. Students working in clusters of three to five, depending on a par- ticular activity, were provided with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate leadership skills. Also, other students who needed to develop better work habits were given more clearly defined (structured) activities. The amount of supervision and structure varied as the students improved their work habits. While addressing the unique capabilities of each child, collective activities were maximized. Within this environment, it was anti- cipated that 80% of the students would master basic level objectives and 20% of them would master advanced level requirements. Fifth and sixth grade students participated in a five day, Monday through Friday, outdoor environmental education program at Taryton, Connecticut. Activities at "Nature's Classroom" included the exploration of beach, marsh, dunes, and the tide pools of Ham- monassett Beach. The children had an opportunity to meet with some marine biologists who led their classes. Also, they discussed such happenings as the building of a nuclear power plant at Hammonas- sett. The extension of the classroom beyond the school walls has, and still does, expand the real world experiences for children. These kinds of activities allow students to apply skills learned in school to the outside community. PARKER SCHOOL Children, by means of an exploration of city life, are expanding their abilities to search and examine closely explicit environments by strengthening their powers of observation, both visual and auditory. The need for addressing the skills of observation was determined by a Parker School task group comprised of the third grade teacher, librarian, and principal. The team evaluated the comprehension skills of third grade children as they related to language. The team concluded that children demonstrated a limited understanding of 398 language due, in part, to a restricted exposure to a variety of com- munity environments. Also, it was noted the children had not ex- panded their skills to investigate new experiences. It was deter- mined, therefore, that these children needed to learn how to "find out". That is,to sharpen their skills of observation. As a result of these findings, the following activities were planned: 1. The children will review printed material as well as viewing film and pictures to determine phenomena to be classified, ob- served, and recorded when visiting a particular site. 2. The children will identify an area to investigate, describe procedures to be used toward investigating it, and separate variables for date collection. 3. The children, having designed a classification system, will gather appropriate information from printed materials, film, and site visitation by means of an organized process of observation. By performing these activities, the children should be able to better identify, assemble, and record data as it relates to a given study area. The experiences are designed to strengthen study habits, a school survival skill. A program was designed for accelerated readers in grades two and three. Children, when screened, who demonstrated that they could read one year above expected grade level received additional in- struction in the following areas: vocabulary enrichment, reading comprehension, study skills, and library skills. The children worked in small groups as well as receiving individual- ized instruction in areas that were determined by a skill test. The program was conducted within the self-contained classroom where pupil interaction was encouraged. Besides using multi-level skills materials, the teacher utilized the newspaper and appropriate magazines. Also, the reading specialist and librarian were used as advisors. Student performance was based on behavioral objectives. Mastery of these skills was indicated by a score of 80% or better on a post test given on an individual basis. In addition, students demonstrated independent reading and research skills through book reports, pro- jects, and papers submitted twice a month. This effort expanded activities for gifted children. The continuous development of fine and gross motor skills, body 399 awareness, and the joy of movement in the "early years" were areas addressed by the kindergarten teacher. After assessing the physical status of each child, performance objectives were established to meet identified individual needs as they related to the developmental stages of "little people". As the total class,participated in physical education activities, the teacher integrated requirements for each child. The teacher utilized the physical education, library, and music specialists to support this daily kindergarten physical education program. It must be noted, however, that the bulk of the program was implemented by the classroom teacher. The success of the pro- gram was dependent on an appropriate mix of teacher,effectiveness and technical support of specialists. Performance standards were evaluated through the on-going obser- vation of each child during preplanned physical education tasks and other daily classroom ,activities. When growth factors were noted, teaching strategies were altered and new tasks attempted. Progress reporting in the form of a checklist became part of each child's folder so that it may be reviewed by the child's first grade teacher. PHILLIPS SCHOOL We are pleased to present the sixth annual Phillips Report prepared completely by Phillips students. We express our appreciation to Robin Risso, Tony Timperio, Leslie Reilly, Mary Posato, Lara Shapiro, and David Donnelly. Music: The music is lead by Mrs. Moss, who teaches music, Minisingers, and Glee Club in all the public schools in Watertown. This year the Minisingers sang at the Watertown Mall. The Glee Club sang at the Watertown High School and will perform at the school's end of the year assembly. Mr. Kirkjian and Mr. Poin- dexter teach instrumental music. Teachers: In the beginning of the school year 1977-1978 there have been some new teachers, who are Miss Pannesi and Mrs. Forte. Before she came to the Phillips School Miss Pannesi taught at the Parker School. Mrs. Forte taught at the Hosmer School before she came here to the Phillips. Some other teachers who retired are Mrs. Aherne and Miss Helms. 400 Painting: This year the Phillips School has been painted over by the CETA people. They painted the classrooms and the halls. Three people whose rooms were wallpapered were Miss Weisz, Mrs. Bloomer, and Mr. Manzelli's offices. Sports: The Phillips School sports in soccer and football for the boys are led by Mr. Sclafani and boys' basketball is led by Mr. Papas. The girls' volleyball and basketball is taught by Miss Everett. The kids who participate in the sports program are joyful and good sports. Art: Mrs. Susan Sicchitano is a very artistic person. She has excellent ideas for our art classes. She exhibits our work in art shows. Christmas Plays: Mrs. Reusser's Christmas play was about A New Angle on Christmas. It was very good and they put a lot of work into it. Mrs. Andrews' play was also about Christmas. It was what happened at Toy Town. They were both very good and the students and teachers did a good job. Metric Fair: The Phillips School held a Fair for metrics. The children learned about metrics while preparing for the fair. There were many games to teach metrics. The children prepared food for the fair. Many people came to the fair. One person was Gloria Gibson of Channel 5 news. She came and interviewed some children. One of the children interviewed was put on T.V. His name is Paul Guggina, Grade 6. Gloria also interviewed Mrs. Sandra Cadogan, Grade 5/6 teacher. Industrial Arts: In the Phillips School we have Industrial Arts. They include knitting, sewing, copper tooling, and leather tooling. The knitting and sewing are taught by Miss Pagliaro. The copper and leather tooling are taught by Mr. Slight. They teach the fifth and sixth grades. Holiday Fair: On December 19, 1977 the Phillips School had a holiday fair. We raised money for the P.S.C.O. There were a variety of crafts made by the children and parents. There was a white elephant table. There were also refreshments. For the younger children there was a Santa Claus. Children could have their picture taken with him. Arbor Day: On Arbor Day, May 14, 1977 in honor of Miss Phoebe Helms we planted a red oak tree. Miss Helms was retiring from forty-seven years of teaching in Watertown. We will miss her very much. 401 Volunteer Workers: The Phillips School has many volunteer workers and student teachers who come from Lesley College, Boston College, Northeastern University, Tufts, Watertown High School, and Home Base School. They help the teachers with the children in their math and reading. CURRICULUM DEPARTMENTS ART The following are statements offered of the progress of the Art Department during the 1977-78 school year. 1. As a result of the loaning of the Civil Defense trailer to the school department, the trailer has been relocated in the campus area of the high school adjacent to the art complex. It's interior has been redesigned to effect the moving of the photography lab with a re- sulting increase of space three-fold. 2. We were successful in our application for an extension of the Artist-In-Residence program, and received a $1500.00 grant from the Massachusetts Arts and Humanities Foundation for a three month residence of a professional color photographer at the High School. 3. For the first time the Watertown Mall hosted our Annual Art Exhibit. At this location the quality and success of our student's effort were able to be seen and enjoyed by a large segment of the local and surrounding communities. 4. Extensive remodelling and improvements have been done to the Art rooms at the Cunniff, East Junior and West Junior schools. 5. The first year of an extensive collaborative study "Children and the Worlds of Television: A Cognitive-Developmental Study" completed with Project Zero. Harvard University and funded by the Markle Foundation. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS During 1977 the English/Language Arts department completed a new curriculum guide for grades 7-12 and has continued to feel the effect of two priority years in the budget. 402 The curriculum guide has been developing since September, 1976, through the work of the members of the department with the support of the League of Women Voters. The new guide was completed in a workshop during the summer of 1977 and is now in use in the junior high and high schools. The priority year in budget has made it possible to purchase materials to reinforce instruction in the various areas covered by the depart- ment - written communication, listening, speech, creative writing, literary interests, handwriting, spelling, correct usage, grammar, and dramatic arts. The cooperative efforts of the public library and the school depart- ment continue to serve the youth of the community. There are field trips to the library by elementary and secondary English classes. The film program at the library has been developed to support the literature program in the schools. Publication of student writing within the school system has helped to recognize good writing in some students while motivating good writing by all students. An in-service course for teachers has helped the involved teachers to become more effective teachers of writing. FOREIGN LANGUAGE, BILINGUAL AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Because of the introduction of Spanish in the junior highs in Septem- ber, 1974, those students for the first time are taking Spanish III as sophomores in High School. Courses in all other languages and levels have become stabilized. In spite of declining enrollments in school population the Water- town foreign language enrollment figures are maintaining the level of the past several years necessitating the same number of classes and teachers. Although the total number of teachers in the department is the same as last year, there are four staff changes to replace three maternity leaves and one resignation. Staff evaluation and staff development have been the over-riding concerns and projects for the department. Of continuing importance in the Watertown language picture is the bilingual program. Because of the declining enrollment in Greek bilingual program due to lack of Greek emigres, the Greek bilingual program has been abolished which has meant one less bilingual staff member. 403 On the other hand, the Armenian bilingual program continues hale and hearty with new arrivals in town replacing those students who have received enough fluency in English to be mainstreamed thus maintaining over-all enrollments. On July 6, 1977, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare notified Superintendent Dr. Daniel O'Connor that an ESEA Title VII grant of $107,543 was awarded to the. Watertown Armenian Bilingual Program as the result of a proposal prepared by Mrs. Stella M. Boy and Mrs. Inabeth Miller. The $107,543, the term of which is July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1977, is the initial phase of a five year non-competitive renewable grant. The grant is not for the purpose of starting an Armenian bilingual program; such a program financed by the Town of Watertown and under the direction of Mrs. Boy had been in existence for two years, to conform to the mandates of the Massachusetts Bilingual Law. The grant was for certain support features for the already existing program. The federal grant permits five new staff positions to implement the stated objectives of the grant proposal. The main objectives are Teacher Training, Materials and Media Preparation, Placement and Assessment, Test Development, and Parent Involvement. Since September 1977 steps have been taken to implement all the stated objectives. The proposal for the grant continuation during 1978-79 was submitted to Washington on November 1, 1977. MATHEMATICS The Metrication of Watertown came closer to reality in the past twelve months. With the aid of a $17,000 Federal Grant and with the cooperation of the Watertown Public Library, the entire community and all the schools both public and private became more aware of the Metric System and its implications. The year began with a fifteen week in-service course for teachers, and classes were held both in the Watertown Public Library and the Watertown Evening School. Workshops were also conducted throughout the community. Two major events were the highlights of the year. The first was a Metric Fair in which the Metric System was taught to an entire 404 elementary school by creating a mini-metric world. The second event was the celebration of National Metric Week May 9-13 at the Water- town Mall. Metric education was brought to the shoppers by junior high students and a metric movie was shown every half hour. The major accomplishment of the year was the writing and publishing of a document on the experiences of Watertown's model project, The Get Ready, Get Set, Go Metric handbook. It is hoped that this booklet which was a major objective of the grant will be useful to other communities. LIBRARY AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Major library renovations have taken place during this past year, as the school department continues to upgrade present facilities. The high school library, while awaiting construction of new, adequate housing is blooming with fresh paint and carpeting. Students and teachers alike are responding to the warmth and pleasantness of library surrounding, as increased circulation records can verify. Phillips and Marshall Spring Schools were repainted and a new schoolwide highly accessible media production facility was completed in the high school. Unfortunately, budget cutbacks caused the termination of many library programs in 1976-77 - primarily the professional library for teachers, parent newsletter, and previewing programs. All pur- chasing of reference books and most magazine subscriptions were halted. This was a necessary adjustment for one year's time, but cannot continue if libraries are to service in public schools. The libraries contributed with the reading department and various PTO's in the initiation of a Reading Is Fundamental Program in six schools. This will provide students with paperback books and be used to reinforce the town-wide reading program. A video letter exchange is presently in progress at the Browne School and a group of students are learning to view TV more critically at the Coolidge Schools under the guidance of Mrs. Barbara Koven. Barbara has also been named to the Eastern Educational Television Board this year. Inabeth Miller, Director of Media, co-authored the federally funded bilingual grant, FROM ARAT TO AMERICA, which has brought over $100,000 to Watertown this year. A summer workshop, under the direction of John Flores, resulted in the completion of seven kits of extraordinary materials for use with bilingual children. The grant 405 also provides for a media specialist to assist teachers in using the kits and the production of individualized materials for teachers and students. Our strong film collection continues to be used by many town depart- ments - police, fire, public library, and multi-service center. Re- cently, Inspector J. Robert Danforth of the Watertown Fire Depart- ment, presented a Watertown Public Schools film depicting life- saving techniques to all of the merchants at the Watertown Mall. This is but one example of our philosophy of shared community services that Department Head Joseph McManus so ably handles. Much planning is underway for the new high school library to be constructed.from the present gymnasium. This will provide all of our students the opportunity to learn basic reference techniques, support every branch of the curriculum, and help focus on reading as an essential element of the educational process. At the same time, it will provide multi opportunities for those students who learn easily and for those teachers and pupils who wish to work with television and graphic production. It is the sincere hope of all members of the media department that continued parental and community support will enable us to provide those basic services essential to the academic development of all Watertown students. PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ATHLETICS Physical Education Co-educational classes continue to operate successfully. The transi- tion has been completed for grades seven to twelve. Athletics: The Watertown High School football team captured the Middlesex League title with a 10-0 record. The Soccer team qualified for the State Tournament with a record of 11-4-3. The Cross-Country team finished the season with an 8-1 record, as did the Girls' Track team. Health: The new curriculum has been implemented in grades 7, 9 and 10. 406 PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES The Pupil Personnel Services Department of Watertown Public Schools employs a staff of specialists from many disciplines to cooperate with teachers, principals and outside agencies in planning appropriate programs for all Watertown children, both "special needs" and regular enrollees. In the last year direct service has been given to approximately fourteen percent of the school population considered to be special needs children. Providing these services are members of the Pupil Personnel Services staff: - school nurses, school physicians, hearing specialist, vision specialist, school adjustment counselors, elementary and secondary guidance counselors and school psy- chologists. These specialists also work with the eighty-six percent of Watertown children not considered to have "special needs". Specialists on the staff working primarily with the special needs children are Resource Teachers, Special Education teachers, Speech Therapists, Diagnostic-Prescriptive Teacher, Home/Hospital Tutor/ Teachers and last, but not least, the Supervisor of Special Education. Referrals, or requests for help, made by teachers, principals, parents or others are forwarded to guidance counselors who serve as Chair- persons of the Core Evaluation Team for Case Conferences. The goal of the conference is to develop an Educational Plan for the student referred. Implementation of the plan is subject to approval of the parent. In the system-wide pre-school screening of this year, required under the Special Education Law (Chapter 766) eighteen students were screened; only one required special services. Two hundred and ninety six Kindergarten children were.screened of whom thirty-one required further evaluation. Ongoing collaborative programs with schools and universities have been operating successfully again this year: - (1) Special Education Collaborative with Arlington and Belmont. Exchanging students tuition-free, among the three communities, expands the range of services that may be offered. (2) Beaverbrook Therapeutic Nursery, located in the Wellington School, Belmont Public Schools, accepts pre-schoolers with emo- tional problems from three cooperating towns: Belmont, Water- town and Waltham. 407 (3) The EDCO collaborative: Watertown is one of twelve com- munities belonging to this collaborative. A tuition-free exchange program for "special needs" students between Watertown and Newton is still in force. This year the exchange service has been extended to Medford and involves our Bilingual program as well as "special needs". Two bilingual students - one from Medford and one from Newton - have been transferred into our bilingual program, while two of our special needs students were transferred out - one to Medford and one to Newton. MUSIC The Music Department is continuing its efforts to improve the quality and size of the vocal and instrumental groups at each level. There has been positive improvement in most areas, however as mentioned previously, the program is in need of much improvement. The reassignment of three staff members this year has worked out very well. It is the Music Directors firm belief that, when done properly and progressively, staff changes do not affect a program negatively. Most often, in fact, they produce positive results. Facilities continue to be one of our biggest and most important problems, and must be improved very soon if we are to have the con- tinued success we are striving for. It is at the secondary level that facilities are most lacking. We must continue to work at improving scheduling procedures for those students who sincerely desire to become involved in the arts, even beyond that should be afforded every child in the school system. In our efforts and haste to improve our entire program, we must be ever mindful not to overlook the importance of professional growth of our teaching staff. Observation, evaluation and serious helpful assistance for staff must be an ongoing operation. We owe this to the students in our classes and the support of parents and citizens toward this means is of prime importance. The continued support of our music program K through 12, will insure its continuance as an integral part of our school curriculum. OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION The foremost goal of Occupational Education is to assure every 408 student that when he/she leaves school he/she will be prepared for higher education or for entry in a modern occupation. In the early grades career awareness themes are stressed to acquaint students with the wide range of activities that make up the every day world outside the classroom. As students progress into the middle grades they will explore occupational clusters and see how jobs are interconnected and related to one another and to society. In higher grades students who express an interest in a specific occupational area can concentrate on that area, gaining the skills and actual work experience which will qualify them for entry into their chosen occupational field upon leaving school. To achieve and maintain a sound program of Occupational Education positive and realistic objectives are essential. The following are such objectives: 1. To develop literacy in an industrial and technological society. 2. To develop an insight and understanding of industry and its place in society. 3. To probe and develop student's talent. 4. To develop skills in the use of tools and machinery. These objectives are basic in the teaching of Occupational Education. Supplementary objectives must be considered for both the slow learner and the gifted. Experience must become progressively intense in accordance with pupil maturity. The competency-based approach, as one means of making the class- room experience meaningful, has come into focus. The main features of this concept are: individualization and a closer student/teacher partnership, personalization by sudent self-evaluation and fraction- alization of the curriculum - especially the instructional materials. This approach presents a challenge to the students to perceive the goals of the school as relevent to his/her objectives in life. It has become an integral part of the instructional program. During this past year, teachers have formulated performance goals for the students in all subject areas stating the conditions, the product, and the standard connected with the particular competency. These goals identify the student's task required for subject matter 409 comprehension, state the necessary abilities in the area of business behavior and integrate -a number of elements into a performance which emphasizes decision-making on the part of the student. The students have received the benefit of the latest instructional materials which call for student interaction, problems based upon the actual work-world experience of the many students in the work/study program at Watertown High School. They have also experienced many varied audiovisual presentations. Many students have been placed in the cooperative work experience program where work stations in the Watertown area are carefully selected and supervised to conform to the learner's interest and capabilities. In the Business Department, present plans include the reorganization of some of the classrooms into a simulated office setting similar to that which exists in the business world so that students can review and improve their basic job-entry skills. The Occupational Education program continues to encourage cur- riculum alternatives. The comprehensive curriculum permits the stu- dent to explore the active array of available career clusters. This concept is used effectively in the Home Economics and Industrial Arts department. The special needs students will be integrated into the various pro- grams to a greater degree so they may acquire the skills necessary for entry-level employment which takes into consideration their limita- tions and which encourages them to progress at their own pace toward successful program completion. To assist in implementing our Occupational Education programs, the following proposals have been developed and presented for approval through the Division of Occupational Education, State Department of Education: 1. Collaborative Health Careers: This is a joint venture of the Watertown Public Schools, The Education Collaborative of Greater Boston, Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, and Brighton High School. It is designed as a realistic and innovative program of career exploration in the Health Cluster. 2. Model Business Education Suite: This proposal, by creating a success-oriented individualized business curriculum, is a Model Business Education Suite that will increase students' skills and 410 abilities as well as foster self-awareness by the students to a position that the student will be capable of securing meaningful employment or will be stimulated to pursue additional avenues of educational opportunities. The individualized business curriculum will provide students with entry-level skills through "hands-on" experience in a realistic environment. 3. Vocational-Cooperative Education: This program will make possible an individualized business curriculum in typewriting, short- hand, data processing, filing and related skills combined with related on-the-job experiences. This program will also expand the work study program, encourage the student to remain in school and to acquire a source of income. 4. Cosmetology: A two year Cosmetology Program which enrolls juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12) and which will provide theo- retical education and practical skill training. This program will provide the necessary 1000 hours for state required competencies and licensure for placement in the job market. The program is designed to serve regular, disadvantaged, and special needs students. S. W.O.R.C.: The major goal of this project is to develop an alternative occupational program for the general curriculum and special needs student involved in the collaborative of Watertown, Belmont and Arlington. The immediate effect of this project is to develop and provide programs and materials which will allow our students to successfully participate in existing school programs (such as Work-Study, Work Experience, Distributive Education and other work-oriented programs) through preparation of the student, the teacher, and the community. The long rang effect of this project is to access successful and meaningful employment opportunities for special needs and general curriculum students graduating from the secondary education programs. C.E.T.A.: Triple E, The Edco Education and Employment Program, is a new project for young people, ages 16-19, in the Watertown area. It offers the opportunity to students to work part- time during school and full time in the summer while continuing studies for a high school diploma. This opportunity is being made available as a result of a new federal law, The Youth Employment and Demonstration Project Act of 1977. The program will begin February 1, 1978 at a number of work and study sites in the Boston area. Funded projects of EDCO have offered space for Watertown students: - 411 (a) PROJECT SPACE has enrolled two Watertown students with a full academic and work/study program off-campus. (b) PROJECT SATELLITE has been designed as an afterschool program to provide pre-vocationa�training in the areas of Food Service, Building Maintenance, Woodworking and Small Engines. Two Watertown High School students have been accepted into this program. (c) A new Project, COLLABORATIVE HEALTH CAREERS in which a partnership will exist between Watertown and the Boston Public Schools has been assured approval recently. Eight Watertown High School students will spend part of the school day off-campus at the Mount Auburn Hospital to receive in- depth exposure to a variety of medical careers. (4) PROJECT IDENTIFICATION (collaborative with Boston University, funded by TITLE III) has moved this year to Watertown High School for the first semester. Classroom teachers are being trained in workshops conducted by staff members of Boston Univer- sity to evaluate and assist children in their class in need of special education service. (S) LEADS PROJECT: This Watertown collaborative effort, initiated in September, 1976 is continuing a partnership with the Lexington Public Schools. PROJECT LEADS (LOCAL EDUCA- TION AGENCY DATA SYSTEM) was funded under Title VI, Part "B" by the Massachusetts Department of Education (Division of Special Education) for the town of Lexington to develop computer software that could be adapted by almost any community in Massa- chusetts and to design a data base for collection, storage, retrieval and processing of student information. The purpose is to provide classroom teachers, specialists, administrators and other educators with the means for more efficient and effective school and class- room management. A•computer terminal for Watertown was provided by LEADS. Our local data base was expanded with advice from LEADS specialists and has been transferred to the Lexington computer. The informa- tion will be readily accessible through our computer terminal instal- led in the Career Resource Center with a telephone tie-in to Lexing- ton financed by the project funding. The same terminal has been linked to the Massachusetts Occupa- tional Information System (M 0 1 S). Both public and private 412 school students have access to this information system when they wish to obtain information about jobs and training opportunities in the New England area. Through the Comprehensive Employment Training Act we have arranged for employment of a supervisor to assist in coordination of instruction on and use of this terminal. (6) TITLE VI Part "B" Grants: This year we are directing special attention to CAREER EDUCATION, elementary and secondary. Through a TITLE VI Part "B" grant, the guidance coun- selor at the Marshall Spring and Cunniff School is developing course materials for both these elementary schools as a pilot project that will extend eventually throughout elementary school level. In the LIFE SKILLS LABORATORY, the class for the develop- mentally disabled at Watertown High School, ongoing vocational projects center on the manufacture of boutique seasonal items such as key rings, buttons and mirrors and other light assembly items. This year we have supplemented this training program through a TITLE VI Part "B" grant to implement experiences with nuts, bolts and washers to improve manual dexterity. A third TITLE IV Part "B" grant was awarded to the resource room teacher at the Phillips School, PROJECT FOCUS. This will use GRADE VI Phillips School student volunteers to work with Kinder- garten students to improve their perceptual motor skills and pro- ficiency in language areas. (7) #94-142 Grant EDUCATION FOR ALL THE HANDICAPPED: PROJECT P A C E is a career education design in the model of an alternative high school program designed to prevent high school dropouts. From ten to fifteen high school students will participate in the project with individualized educational programs coordinated with work/study assignments for which reimbursement is provided. This program has, as its goal, reaching students who will enter the world of work on a full time basis after graduation from high school. We are also concerned with special needs students who may be heading toward a different destination: a supervised or a "sheltered" workshop. In order to assist all special needs students throughout the school system, we have arranged with help of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act to provide a Rehabilita- tive Counselor. 413 Pupil Personnel Services has responsibility over student records (temporary and permanent). Recently enacted federal and state regulations give new guidelines for student records. The temporary record may be destroyed five years after graduation, transfer or withdrawal from school. The permanent student record is the transcript. This year at Watertown High School the transcript has been revised to include only that information permitted by new student record laws. The Guidance Department at Watertown High School conducted their annual follow-up study of the senior class summarized in TABLE I and TABLE II. Of the 402 students in the graduating Class of 1977, 255 or 63.45 percent indicated plans to enter some form of higher education or a post high school training program. Of the remaining students, 114 or 28.40 percent indicated plans for immediate employment, eleven entered military service and nineteen were undecided. The following tables indicate the types of educational programs and occupational fields students planned to enter. TABLE I EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Placement Number Percent Four Year College (Degree) 150 37.3 Two Year College (Associate Degree) 74 18.4 Nursing Schools (Three Year Diploma) 6 1.5 Practical Nursing 1 0.25 Two Year Schools (Diploma) 2 0.5 One Year or less schools 12 3.0 Preparatory Schools 10 2.5 Waiting to Hear 3 0.75 (subtotal) 258 64.20% 414 TABLE II KINDS OF EMPLOYMENT Clerical Occupations 50 12.4 Sales and Service Occupations 22 5.5 Technical Occupations 13 3.3 Manufacturing Occupations 18 4.5 Miscellaneous 11 2.7 Military 11 2.7 Undecided 19 4.7 (subtotal) 144 35.8% TOTAL . . . 402 100.0% The holding power of any school is measured by the number of stu- dents who drop out of school prior to graduation (not including students who move because of family relocation). Of those entering Watertown High School in GRADE X - 9.8 percent of students dropped out. Therefore, the holding power of Watertown High School is 90.2. In the last three years, in an effort to afford more.individualized help to Watertown students, Pupil Personnel Services has moved toward increased collaborative efforts with nearby school systems and universities. This has enabled us to diversify programs and improve both inservice training and delivery of service to children. READING The reading department consisting of thirteen personnel provides the following services for the schools. First, they assist and support the classroom teacher in the teaching of reading. Second, they assist in screening youngsters for possible special instruction in reading. Third, they are resource specialists in reading who interpret and execute the system-wide reading program at their specific levels. Lastly, they provide intensive specialized reading instruction for the seriously disabled reader. 415 The Junior High School reading labs are now in their fifth year and the achievement tests results and reading lab enrollments are at an all time high. The Director of Reading has completed his doctoral dissertation on the effectiveness of the junior high reading labs and all findings regarding reading grolyth and positive changes in reading attitudes were statistically significant. 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 Horne Base teaching staff and curriculum. The senior high school now has a fully equipped and modern reading lab. The Reading Lab at the High School serves all students. The lab is highly individualized and provides a multi-media and multi- modal 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 neighbor- ing universities. For example, the Watertown Public Schools have had a cooperative program with the Northeastern University Reading Clinic. Elementary 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, 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 programs during the summer session. SCIENCE Over the past four years, the science program in Watertown has made steady improvement in instruction, curriculum, materials, and facilities. Last year the 6th grade program was revised to include a unit on Optics. It replace Pendulums which is optional. Lowell School now has a science room with running water, which teachers and students use for conducting experiments. After making an extensive search for and review of new textbooks for 7th grade Life Science, the science department has finally found 416 and adopted a brand new book which teachers and students enjoy using this year. The science program in Home Base School has improved substan- tially in the past two years. Student enrollment in science has doubled and student interest is high. Using items from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Dr. Julia Wan, Director of Science, has conducted a science assessment of Watertown students. The assessment administered to students in grades 4, 8, and 12, provided the necessary data for determining specific strengths and weaknesses of the science pro- gram. Results indicated that the Watertown elementary and Jr. High science programs are superior or at least competitive with other communities. However, taken as a whole, Watertown High School students are weak in the physical sciences. SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies Department has completed a system-wide cur- riculum research and development program. Inquiry, conceptualiza- tion of the social disciplines and discovery are some of the designs with which the social studies department will concern itself. The elementary program K-6 has been revised with the general focus of the new curriculum centered around a core at each grade level, through which the social sciences are interwoven. The core areas are as follows: Kindergarten -The Child's Immediate Environment Grade One - Families Grade Two - Communities Grade Three- Cities Grade Four-Geographical Core Grade Five - Historical Core Grade Six -Cultural Core All secondary offerings, grades 7-12, have been rewritten in a new syllabi which includes course objectives, course content, and instruc- tional materials. The junior high school curriculum has been revised with course content changes made to better meet the needs of our students. In order to lend better balance and continuity with the elementary social studies core curriculum, several new courses are offered to 417 students. "Living in Urban America", "Minorities In Our Society" and "World Geography" are new courses which will assist students in functioning effectively in American society. Successful com- pletion of a course entitled "Western Civilization" is now 'a pre- requisite for those students desiripg to elect "Modern European History" at the high school level. This was done in order to better prepare students for the intensive requirements of "Modern European History". The high school program offers a wide variety of electives in Social Studies, with American History as a required subject. All courses focus on analysis of varying interpretative ways of perceiving and evaluating events, movements and concepts, rather than on mere accumulation of information. A new course, designed for study during the sophomore year, entitled "Introductory Sociology" is now offered. The inclusion of this course together with those now in the curriculum, follows a logical sequential pattern with courses provided at the junior high schools. Two other courses, "Government/Economics" and "Con- temporary World Affairs" have been recently introducted to high school students as being critically important in today's changing world. In addition, an Advanced Placement American History course, designed for students with a high sense of commitment and with outstanding academic records, has become part of our cur- riculum. WATERTOWN EVENING SCHOOL William M. Laughrea,Principal The Watertown Evening School closed with its annual exhibit in the gymnasium at Watertown High School on Thursday evening, Dec- ember 15th. This exhibit always attracts many townspeople and plays an important part in attracting new students in the numerous courses being offered for the coming year. Certificates of attendance were issued to those students who had less than three cuts for the term. The Watertown Evening High School was in operation at West Junior High School and will complete its term on February 15, 1978. There was an over all enrollment of 1,402 students in the Water- town Evening School this year, representing an increase of seventy- 418 six students over last years enrollment. Registration fees amounted to $11,610.00 an increase of $955.00 over last year's figure. This money was deposited to the Town Treasurer's account. INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL The Instructional Council acts as an advisory body to the Super- intendent on issues of instruction and curriculum for grades K-12. The membership consists of teachers from each school, students from each of the secondary schools, and representatives from the specialists, the directors, the principals, the parents, and the Central Office. The following are some of the areas of consideration and recom- mendations made by the Council during this past year. - Consideration of alternatives to arena scheduling at the high school - Development of a transitional program for students in grades 6-11 - Mandatory in-service training program for all lunch aides at the elementary level - Consideration of alternatives for mid-term reporting at the secondary level - Investigation of programs for gifted children - Recommendations for summer workshops and in-service courses for 1978-79 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 12 419 SCHOOL PERSONNEL Central Office Personnel: Men Women Total Superintendent 1 1 Assistant Superintendent Director of Professional 1 1 Personnel Director of Cafeterias 1 1 Administrative Assistant 1 1 Business Administrator Director of Civil Service 1 1 Personnel Supervisor of Custodians 1 l Secretaries 7 7 Secretaries(Part Time) 2 2 6 10 16 Principals: Senior High School 1 1 Junior High Schools 2 2 Elementary Schools 7 7 Program Chrm. -Home Base School 1 1 10 1 11 Assistant Principals: Secondary 4 4 Elementary (Part Time) 6 1 7 Elementary 1 1 Dean of Girls-High School 1 1 11 2 13 Administrators and Directors (K-12): Men Women Total Art 1 1 English 1 1 Foreign Language 1 1 Libraries and Media 1 1 Mathematics 1 1 Music 1 1 Occupational Education 1 1 420 Physical Education and Athletics 1 1 Pupil Personnel Services I 1 Reading I 1 Science 1 1 Special Education 1 1 Social Studies 1 1 9 4 13 Department Heads: Audio Visual 1 1 Business Education 1 1 1 1 2 Specialists: Art (Elementary) 4 4 Bilingual 2 2 Computer Programmer 1 1 English as Second Language 3 3 Guidance (Elementary) 4 4 Home Economics (Elementary) 1 1 Industrial Arts (Elementary) 1 1 Librarians 4 4 Music 6 1 7 Physical Education (Elementary) 3 3 Reading 4 4 School Adjustment Counselors 1 1 2 School.Psychologists 2 2 Speech 5 5 Visual Handicapped 1 1 12 32 44 Teachers: Men Women Total Senior High School 57 34 91 Junior High Schools 44 40 84 Home Base School 4 4 8 Elementary Schools 14 99 113 119 177 296 421 Teacher Aides: 5 5 Volunteer/Aide: 1 1 Health Personnel: Nurses 5 5 Hearing Tester 1 1 Doctors 3 3 3 6 9 Secretaries: High School 6 6 Junior High Schools 2 2 Home Base School 1 1 Elementary 8 8 Pupil Personnel Services 2 2 19 19 Food Service: Lunch Aides 36 36 Cafeteria Helpers 24 24 Storekeeper-Chauffeur 2 2 2 60 62 Plant Operation: Custodians 30 30 Electrician 1 1 Carpenter 1 1 Painter-Rigger 1 1 Plumber 1 1 Matrons 2 2 Bus Drivers 3 3 —37 2 39 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT 1975, 1976, 1977 Elementary Schools: 1975 1976 1977 Kindergarten 372 328 303 Diagnostic Kindergarten 8 6 4 Grade 1 414 385 344 422 Grade II 379 382 346 Grade III 376 357 366 Grade IV 382 363 348 Grade V 364 380 357 Grade VI 438 373 369 2733 2574 2437 Junior High Schools: Grade VII 400 433 357 Grade VIII 428 402 429 Grade IX and Home Base 464 423 470 1292 1258 1256 Senior High School: Grade X 419 454 394 Grade XI 484 422 412 Grade XII 474 475 380 Ungraded 14 16 15 1391 1367 1201 TOTAL 5416 5199 4894 RETIREMENT Mary Aherne Phillips Alice Griffin System Phoebe Helms Phillips Phyllis Macomber Hosmer Barbara Radford WHS Theresa Russo Hosmer Mary Sullivan Lowell Geraldine Williams Cunniff NEW STAFF Daniel Cedrone East Jr. Science Jeannette Davis WHS Guidance Anne Dorian Hosmer Grade 6 Mary Jane Eaton WHS French/German Mary Lynn Gaffey West Jr. Resource Geno Gemmato WHS French/Italian Mary Jigarjian Phillips Grade 3 Mary Jones Hosmer Resource 423 Mary Kelley Coolidge Instructional Aide Margaret MacDougall Hosmer Grade 5 Mary Ann Pagliaro System Home Economics Mary Ryan East Jr. Resource Julie Sahr Lowell Resource Marian Sempolinski East Jr. Science Maria Timperio WHS Italian/French Maria Whynot Browne/Lowell Grade 5 LEAVES Diane Bemis West Jr. Maternity Ruth Bender Lowell Sabbatical ('/z yr.) George Buckley WHS Sabbatical (1/2 yr.) Janet Cornelia Browne Maternity Lisa DiSanzo WHS Maternity Eleanor Donato West Jr. Maternity Mary Ann Fitzpatrick Hosmer Maternity Marcia Glidden West Jr, Maternity Marilyn Hollison Lowell Sabbatical ('/s yr.) Joanne Messina Lowell/Parker Maternity John Oates Cunniff Sabbatical (1/2 yr.) Nicholas Papas WHS Sabbatical ('/s yr.) Thomas Reilly Browne Sabbatical ('/s yr.) Jane Rost East Jr. Sabbatical Gerri Sweder WHS Maternity John whyte WHS Sabbatical ('/s yr.) Linda Wurzel Browne Maternity RESIGNATIONS Robert Bauer Home Base Study Sandra Dannucci West Jr. Moved out of state Donna Galebach East Jr. Moved out of state Noreen Goodwin Cunniff Personal Kathryn Maher WHS Personal Donna Maxson Cunniff Moved out of state Sheila Ranley WHS New position Denise Sampson West Jr. Moved out of state Thomas Sullivan WHS Study Elaine Xydis Coolidge Personal Karrie Zampini System Moved out of state 424 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOWN OFFICIALS Appointed .... . ............. . ....... ................... . . .... . ..... 5 Elected ........ ............................................. ....... 11 Civil Service . . .. ..................... ................. ......... ..... 14 COMMITTEES ... ..................... ................. .............. 1S BOARD OF SELECTMEN .... .......... ........................ ....... 17 PART 1-TOWN RECORDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT TownClerk ..... .............. .......................... . ........... 24 Special Town Meeting.March 28 .................... ........... . . ..... 28 Town Election.April14 ................ ......................... ...... 34 Annual Town Meeting.May 2 .......... ..................... .. . ....... 45 Adjourned Town Meeting(Annual.May 16 thru June 9) .................. 44 Special Town Meeting.May 19 ....................... ...... ........... 90 Special Town Meeting.November 14 .................... .... .... . .... .. 103 Report of the Finance Committee ................. ........... ........... 191 JURYLIST .... .. . . ... .............................. ....... . ... ....... 212 PART II-TOWN REPORTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Counsel .. ......................................... . ... ...... . 229 Purchasing Agent ..................... .................. . ........... 232 Retirement Board ................ ..................... .. . ..... ...... 233 FINANCES Board of Assessors ........................................ ..... ...... 248 Collector of Taxes .................... ................. . . . .... . ...... 250 Town Treasurer .......................................... .... ....... 254 Auditor's Report ..................... ........ ... . . ........ ........... 263 HUMAN SERVICES Board of Health ........................................... ........... 267 Multi-Service Center ................................... ... .... . .. .. .. 278 Boardof Appeals. ......................................... ........... 287 Recreation . ...... . ... ... ..... ....... .......... .... ... ... ..... ...... 288 Watertown Housing Authority ......... ..................... .... ....... 295 Municipal Skating Arena ............. ................ .. ... . .......... 299 Veterans'Services ..................................... . .. .... .. .. . .. 300 Workmen's Compensation ................................. ........... 301 426 TABLE OF CONTENTS-PAGE 2 LIBRARY ..... . ...................................................... 302 PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department ................................................... 322 DogOfficer ... ..................... ................... .............. 349 Fire Department ................... ................................. 352 CivilDefense . ..................... . .. ................. ............ .. 357 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ....................... .............. 359 PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES PlanningBoard ............... ..... ................................. 371 Conservation Commission ...... ..... .................... ............. 375 Redevelopment Authority ....... ..... .................... ............. 381 Fourth of July Committee ........... .. .................. ............ . 382 Councilfor the Aging ................ ................................. 384 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ............. ................... ............ . . 386 427