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Watertown at a Glance
Settled: 1630
Incorporated : 1786
Population : 34 ,384 (U.S. Census, 1980)
Miles of road : 66.7
Area: 4. 17 square miles
Elevation : 30 feet
Tax rate: $31/1000 (residential) ; $45.95/1000 ( industrial) ;
$52.24/1000 (commercial)
Form of government : Representative town meeting
Churches : 5 Roman Catholic parishes ; 3 Armenian churches ;
7 Protestant churches
Hospitals : Mt. Auburn, Cambridge; Waltham Hospital , Waltham
Transportation : MBTA bus connections to Cambridge, Newton, Waltham,
Boston ; Watertown Square ; the intersection of U.S.
rt. 20 and Mass. rt. 16, is a short distance from
the Newton Corner exit on the Massachusetts Turnpike
Utilities : Electrical services provided by Boston Edison Co. ;
natural gas services provided by Boston Gas Co. ;
water supplied by Public Works , Water Department ;
sewer service provided by Public Works , Water
Department
Schools : Nursery schools : 10
Private and parochial schools : 5
Public schools : elementary: 7; junior high schools : 2;
Watertown High School
Public Library : Main Library, 2 branches
Public Safety: Full-time Police and Fire Departments ; 3 fire
stations ; Fire Department provides emergency
ambulance service to hospitals
Recreation : 11 playgrounds
1 swimming pool
19 tennis courts
Skating: Watertown Municipal Ice Skating Rink
Summer day camp: Camp Pequossette
Fields for football , soccer, softball and baseball
diamonds , basketball areas
Boys ' and Girls ' Club
Arsenal Park for recreational use
The Square, Watertown, Massachusetts , circa 1925
CONTENTS
5. . . . . . . . Introduction
9. . . . . . . .Town Officers
12. . . . . . . .Committees
14. . . . . . . .Selectmen
19. . . . . . . .Town Council
23. . . . . . . .TOWN RECORDS
24. . . .Town Clerk
32. . . .Town Meeting Members
35. . . .Preliminary Town Election of February 2, 1981
36. . . .Annual Town Meeting: Election of Officers, March 2, 1981
38. . . .Warrent and Record of Annual Town Meeting, June 8, 1981
61. . . . . . . .GENERAL GOVERNMENT
62. . . .Law Department
63. . . .Personnel Board
64. . . .Purchasing Agent
65. . . .Retirement Board
77. . . . . . . .FINANCES
78. . . .Board of Assessors
80. . . .Auditor
87. . . .Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
95. . . . . . . .HUMAN SERVICES
96. . . .Council on Aging
99. . . .4th of July Committee
100. . . .Board of Health
115. . . .Multi-Service Center
121. . . .Municipal Skating Arena
124. . . .350th Anniversary Celebration Committee
126. . . .Recreation
129. . . .Veterans' Services
131. . . . . . . .LIBRARY
161. . . . . . . .PUBLIC SAFETY
162. . . .Civil Defense
163. . . .Fire Department
167. . . .Police Department
185. . . . . . . .PUBLIC WORKS
203. . . . . . . .PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
204. . . .Board of Appeals
205. . . .Conservation Commission
207. . . .Housing Authority
219. . . .Planning Board
221. . . .Redevelopment Authority
223. . . . . . . .SCHOOLS
259. . . . . . . . Index
Inside back cover. . .Telephone numbers
Town Meeting, an Ancient Institution
Time passes, history changes political and cultural institutions, and in
the spring of 1981 Watertown held its last Representative Town Meeting. Voters
in 1980 apparently agreed with the supporters of charter reform that the repre-
sentative town meeting was an anachronism, out of step with the complexities of
the eighties. Yet most residents may feel a sense of loss with the passing of
an institution so clearly associated with grass-roots democracy. This last
Annual Report under town meeting government will commemorate that institution,
the oldest continuous legislative body in North America.
Although Watertown had been settled by John Oldham and visited briefly by
Roger Clapp and his party, it was not until a group headed by Sir Richard Sal-
tonstall arrived that it was established as a settlement. While the official
town records do not begin until 1634, it is known from other sources that on
September 17, 1630, the Court of Assistants (the general legislative body of
the colony) had ordered that the town on the Charles River "shall be called
Watertown." The name of the town was given by the Court of Assistants, of
which Sir Richard was a member and after whom it had been called "Sir Richard' s
Plantation." His grandfather, Gilbert Saltonstall , had lived in Waterton in
the West Riding of Yorkshire, and Watertown, as it came to be known, was sit-
uated on the Charles River and was well watered by springs.
Saltonstall and his party of forty Puritans had set sail on the Arbella
with John Winthrop's fleet from Cowes, near the Isle of Wight, and settled
first in Salem, but because of sickness and the need for spring water and plant-
ing space, left for Charlestown and then came to Watertown. The original charter
of the Massachusetts Bay Company granted by Charles I delegated authority to a
Governor, Deputy Governor, and a Council of Assistants (not to be more than 18)
chosen by the freemen, who were made up of those who had joined without being
required to put up any money. A meeting of the Company was called a General
Court. In May, 1631 , the petition of 180 settlers to be made freemen was granted
by the General Court; this included twenty-five from the Watertown community.
The Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, however, had not provided for
division of land and for prompt decisions on local problems; up to 1634, the
court of eight Assistants (the General Court) , consisting of two deputies from
each town, had made the large land grants and recognized the small grants, which
had been apportioned without drawing up strict legal titles. But soon a need
was felt for a more effective way of dealing with local affairs. In 1634 the
freemen of Watertown met and selected three men, William Jennison, Brian Pendleton,
and John Eddy, to manage the civil affairs of the town. The men selected came to
be called Selectmen. One was to serve as clerk, to keep the records. (The number
of selectmen varied from eleven to seven until 1742, to five until 1825, and event-
ually to three.) Beginning in 1663, Watertown was the first town in the Common-
wealth to hold an annual town meeting. Annual town meeting was held at first on
the first Monday in March, and later, when the Commonwealth changed its fiscal year,
in May or June.
The town meeting served as the legislative body for the town, authorizing
funds for salaries and operating expenses for the public schools and for all town
departments as well as for capital expenditures. Each vote to approve the expend-
iture of money also directed how it should be raised: by addition to the tax rate,
by transfer from available funds, by use of federal or state funds, or by borrow-
ing. In addition, the members also voted to adopt or amend by-laws, zoning regu-
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lations, and acceptance of enabling legislation passed by the state legislature.
These duties and responsibilities have been inherited by the Town Council .
The country squires and yeoman farmers who gathered to attend the first
town meetings in Watertown held vastly different ideas from the voters of today.
Town meeting members were church members. Democracy was viewed as unstable and
chaotic, and theocracy was considered a more trustworthy concept for government.
On September 7, 1630, a covenant was signed marking the formation of the First
Parish in Watertown; the minister, George Phillips, was granted a salary. This
church is the second oldest church in New England still in existence. Church
and civil government were one; town support of the First Church did not cease
until 1837, and the records of the town meetings show the identity of town his-
tory with church history: the erection of the meeting house, the support of the
minister, the maintenance of the town clock (in the church tower) . When in 1632
a tax on the twelve towns of the colony was levied by the Governor for fortifica-
tion of Newtowne (Cambridge) , the freemen of Watertown, acting on the counsel of
George Phillips and the church elders, refused to pay, maintaining that only
freemen may levy taxes. The protest laid the foundation for the later disputes
with England regarding "taxation without representation." The next year the
General Court established that each town should elect two delegates to consult
with the Court about taxation; this laid the foundation for present-day bicameral
government.
Early town meetings were the scene of bitter disputes, factional and sec-
tional , from earliest times. Those who lived at some distance from the center of
town objected to being forced to pay for the minister's salary. They complained
about the location of the meeting house. Divisions of the parish and quarrels
about the schoolhouse' s location were settled by the establishment of Weston, Lin-
coln, and Waltham as separate towns. The maintenance of the bridge over the Charles
River was a frequent expense and a constant concern.
Public education was also a concern of the inhabitants of Watertown. The
minister's assistant (John Knowles) was employed to teach boys in 1639 in prep-
aration for entrance into Harvard, which had been founded in 1636 for the educa-
tion of the ministry; it was his ordination, carried out without notifying the
Governor and General Court, that proved to be the first definite assertion of
the principle of congregational independence in New England. In November 1650
the town meeting agreed to hire a schoolmaster, Richard Norcross, to teach
children to read and write and to pay him thirty pounds a year. The first
schoolhouse was built on Strawberry Hill (Common Street Hill ) . In 1679 the
selectmen conducted a school census, and provided that "all children be taught
the English tongue and some orthodox catechism"; each person who sent children
to school was required to pay three pence a week for each child sent. Later the
town supported four "dame schools" where girls could learn to read and sew under
the tutelage of female teachers. In the nineteenth century, a subscription
library and a school district library laid the foundation for the free public
library, established by 1868 by town meeting and located in the ground floor of
the Town Hall , with the principal of the high school as the first librarian.
Nineteenth-century town meetings reflected the changes in economic and po-
litical life. Organized political parties, viewed by early residents as danger-
ous "factions," had become institutions. Democrats and Whigs attempted to pack
town meetings with supporters. Although the Republican Party dominated local
politics after the Civil War, the Democrats, with a strong base among working-
class residents of Irish origin, soon constituted a competitive minority.
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Town leaders in the twentieth century were faced with the task of adapting
the town meeting format to a growing population and the necessary expansion of
government services. In addition to the selectmen and the town clerk, the town's
elected government officials increased to include auditor, tax collector, treas-
urer, moderator, assessors, the board of health, the housing authority, the li-
brary trustees, the planning board, the redevelopment authority, and the school
committee. The selectmen made many official appointments. Between 1900 and
1920 the population of Watertown more than doubled from fewer than 10,000 to more
than 20,000 residents. New schools were built, the number of town employees grew,
and property taxes rose. Because a relatively small number of local residents
attended town meetings, well-organized interest groups, by "packing" town meetings,
often dominated local affairs.
In 1919 voters approved a significant change in local politics, adopting the
"representative town meeting" form of government. The town was divided into six
precincts, with forty-five members being elected from each precinct. Later the
number of precincts was increased to eleven, but the size of the town meeting
remained the same. Finally, in 1964, the number of elected members was reduced
from 270 to 165; fifteen members were elected for a three-year term (without party
designation) from each precinct and the remaining six members were elected at
large by virtue of their offices as selectmen, moderator, chairman of the person-
nel board, and the chairman of the finance committee.
During the next decade the reforms of 1919 were criticized as ineffective.
Town meetings of the early twenties were poorly attended and quorums were diffi-
cult to obtain; the Selectmen proposed, on several occasions, that the Town
Meeting should be entirely scrapped. Brisk competition between Republicans and
Democrats in the late twenties, however, helped to reverse the trend toward po-
litical apathy. Well-attended meetings during the Depression saw lively disputes
over taxation and employee salaries. The local finance committee, allied with a
strong taxpayers' movement, often clashed with town employees and their supporters.
In recent decades, the lack of a competitive two-party system in the town,
voter apathy, and the advent of collective bargaining have perhaps contributed
to declining attendance at town meeting. Whether the end of this ancient insti-
tution will help local leaders solve such problems as wages, taxes, and the de-
velopment of the little remaining open space remains to be seen. Although never
an effective policy-making body, nor as democratic as popular mythology might
have us believe, town meeting was an avenue through which ordinary people could
participate in the political process.
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TOWN OFFICERS
ELECTED ELECTED
(under Representative Town Meeting (under Representative Town Meeting
form in effect through June 30, 1981) form in effect through June 30, 1981)
ASSESSORS SCHOOL COMMITTEE
James Malcolm Whitney, Chm. , 1983 (terms expire January 1984)
John J. McCarthy, Jr. , 1982 Robert Jamgochian, Chm.
Ray Massa, Clerk, 1984 Louis P. Andrews, ex officio
AUDITOR Anthony T. Dileso
(life tenure) Paul J. Fahay
John J. Sheehan Robert F. Kelly--
Carolyn K. Kroll
CLERK John J. Mantenuto
James E. Fahey, Jr. , 1982 SELECTMEN
HEALTH, BOARD OF (elected for 3 years)
(elected for 3 years) Thomas J. McDermott, Chm. , 1981
William G. Oates, Chm. , 1982 Patrick B. Ford, 1983
Marvin L. Mitchell , M.D. , 1984 Richard E. Mastrangelo, 1982
Joseph L. C. Santoro, Clerk, 1983 TREASURER
HOUSING AUTHORITY John Conte, 1983
(elected for 5 years)
Adelard St. Onge, Chm. , 1983
Joan O 'Brien, Vice-Chm. , 1986 (to take office July 1 , 1981)
Mary McHugh, 1985 COUNCIL
John Patrick Moxley, 1981
(terms expire January 1984)
E. Joyce Munger, 1984
Louis P. Andrews, Pres.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES Philip Pane, Vice-Pres.
(terms expire January 1984) Mark S. Basile
Mary J. Carver, Chm. Marilyn Devaney
Charles T. Burke John G. Diliberto
Edmund P. Hickey Wayne MacDonald
Gracemarie V. LeBlanc Roberta Ann Miller
Donald J. McDonald, Jr. Renato D. Musetti
Helen Guest Perry William G. Oates
MODERATOR APPOINTED BY MODERATOR
Thomas C. Menton, 1981
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PLANNING BOARD
(terms expire 1982)
(elected for 3 years)
Bernard E. Bradley, Jr.
Stephen M. Winnick, Chm. , 1982
Albert D. DiSessa
Joseph F. Deignan, Jr. , 1983 Thomas F. Joyce (Deceased 12/23/80)
Paul James Fahey, 1
Natalie A. Lopez
Michael D. Meyer, Secretary, 1981
Russell Morgan
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Augustin R. Papalia
(elected for 4 years) Thomas R. Roche
Leonard Frisoli , Chm. , 1984 Thomas R. Tuttle
Albert J. Baillargeon (State appointee) (terms expire 1981)
Dennis Duff, 1986 Robert W. Kelly, Chm.
Richard Mastrangelo, 1983 James B. Luck
Francis X. O 'Leary, 1982
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APPOINTED BY MODERATOR APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
FINANCE COMMITTEE, cont'd. CONSTABLES
(terms expire 1981) Richard Kelly, 1983
William J. McMahon Arthur Madden, 1983
Edward W. O 'Brien, Jr.
Harry Risso COUNSEL
Thomas Sherry Gary S. Brackett, 1982
Demos Zevitas Joseph Delehant, 1982, Assistant
PERSONNEL BOARD ELECTION COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF
(3-year terms) (4-year terms)
Lawrence Beloungie, Chm. , 1984 Robert W. Kelly, Chm. , 1983
Michael Barba, 1983 James J. Bejoian, 1981
Edmund J. McDevitt, 1981 Noel B. Carmichael , 1984
Peter Santamaria, 1982 Charles J. Tobin, 1982
Demos Zevitas, 1981 , Fin. Com. FENCE VIEWERS
Rep. (res. 7/82) Staniero S. D'Antonio, 1981
Francis J. Kenney, 1981
APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN John Pallotta, 1982
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
August M. Stiriti , 1982 (5-year terms)
AGING, COUNCIL ON Robert P. Burns, 1985
(9 members, 3-year terms) Edward Kavanaugh, 1986
John Mantenuto, Chm. , 1982* Robert A. Manzelli , 1984
Doris M. Daley, Vice-Chm. , 1983 Carmine Pallotta, 1983
Edward Caruso, 1984 H. Edward Santarpio, 1982
Rose Harrington, 1983 INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Joseph Hyde, 1982 William E. Johansen, D.V.M. , 1981
Grayce Jamgochian, 1983 KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP
M. Trinita Mclsaac, O.P. , 1984 Joseph P. Kelly, 1 8
Wilfred Pouliot, 1982 P 9 1
Esther C. Rea, 1984 M.A.P.C. LIAISON
APPEALS, BOARD OF (ZONING) Robert B. Chase
(3-year terms alts. , 2-year MBTA ADVISORY BOARD
terms) John J. Carver, 1982, representative
George K. Walker, Chm. , 1984 MULTI-SERVICE CENTER DIRECTOR
Raymond P. Ballet', 1982
Alexander DellaPaolera, Alt. , 1982 J. Donald Schumacher, 1982
Anna Lazzaro, Alt. , 1983 MULTI-SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joseph Leah, 1982 (terms expire 1981)
CIVIL DEFENSE Anne C. Bartley, President
Robert L. Shutt, 1981 Margaret Blackburn
Jean Cornish
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Paul Fahey
(7 members appointed for 3 years) Robert W. Kelly
Diana Proctor, Chm. , 1984 Joan Krevy
Robert Collini , 1982 Carolyn Kroll
Blanche E. Kasper, 1982 Elise Lund
Robert Krevy, 1983 John J. Sheehan
Marylouise Pallotta McDermott, 1984 Patricia Turner
Antonio Mosca, 1984
Steven Quintiliani , 1984 (terms expire 1982)
Mary Barry
*re-appointed by Town Manager
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APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
MULTI-SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE -°% * cont'd.
DIRECTORS, cont'd. PUBLIC WORKS
(terms expire 1982) Ass' t. Superintendents:
Phyllis Duffy
Donald Guyton Utilities: Edward R. Marchant
Donald P. Higgins Wires: Richard O'Neill
Joan O'Brien Building Inspector: Philip Barrett
Inspector of Plumbing & Gas Fitting:
Anne P. Selman
Kenneth M. Holmes
Herman Siegel (deceased)
Sealer of Weights and Measures: Charles
Thomas R. Tuttle
A. Henderson
Clyde Younger
Mary Zevitas PURCHASING AGENT
MUNICIPAL ICE SKATING ARENA COMMITTEE Robert Manzelli
(3-year terms) VETERANS' SERVICES
Robert J. Whitney, Chm. , 1984 Richard T. Johnson
Joanne R. Carey, 1983
James B. Luck, 1984
Joseph R. Mastrangelo, 1984 CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE II
Carmine Pallotta, 1982 Francis P. Manzelli , Chm.
John A. Ryan, 1983 Fred Fisher
Michael Savas, 1983 John G. Flores
PERSONNEL ASSISTANT Dominic Grandinetti
Edmund J. McDevitt, 1982 Francis LeBlanc
Melanie Mamishian
PHYSICIANS Marion Roberts
Louis Mastrangelo, 1982 Patricia Savage
Louis Wolf, 1982 Sylvia Whitney
RECREATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR
(3-year terms) Robert L. Shutt
Lorraine La Rose, Chm. , 1982 HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF WATERTOWN
James P. Clark, Supt. of Public Works G. Jack Zollo, Chm.
Joseph P . Kelly, Chief of Police Joanna R. Carey
Robert B. McCarthy, 1983 Mrs. John M. Day, Sr.
Daniel O 'Connor, Supt. of Schools Lauren H. Dearborn
Sigrid Reddy, 1981 , Dir. of Libraries Edward Donnelly
Arthur Todino, 1981 Patrick B. Ford
CIVIL SERVICE Edward P. Furber
DOG OFFICER Louise Kasabian
James Conley Francis G. Lightbody
Thomas J. McDermott
FIRE CHIEF Richard E. Mastrangelo
Robert C. O'Reilly Frederick J. Milmore
POLICE CHIEF Philip Pane
Joseph P. Kelly P. Alfred Pannesi
Martin V. Tomassian
PUBLIC WORKS INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Superintendent: James P. Clark G. Jack Zollo, Chm.
Ass' t. Superintendents: John Conte
Cemetery and Grounds: Robert J. McElroy Lt. Richard J. Kelly
Engineering and Inspection: Joseph P. Kenneth McStay
McHugh, P.E.
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APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN SPECIAL COMMITTEES
INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, cont'd. WATERTOWN LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL, cont'd.
Donald A. Morrison Calvin D. Campbell , 1982
John J. Sheehan Johanna Erickson, 1982
Jean White Len Gittleman, 1982
MIDDLESEX COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD Joseph L. C. Santoro, 1982
REPRESENTATIVE WATERTOWN 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
August M. Stiriti COMMITTEE
Louis Allegro
SPECIAL COMMITTEES Bernard E. Bradley, Jr.
ENERGY AND FUEL COMMITTEE Charles Burke
David M. Aronson, Elder Affairs Advisor, Joseph E. Caouette
Council on Aging Joanna R. Carey
Joseph DiVico, Acting Health Agent James P. Clark
Edward J. McDevitt, Personnel Asst. , John M. Cook
Personnel Board Carol A. Dennis
Myles Mahoney, Executive Director, Anne R. Dickie
Housing Authority Edward Donnelly
Robert A. Manzelli , Purchasing Agent Elaine V. Grey
Gerald P. Marquis, Town Planner/Consult- Francis L. Guerin
ant, Planning Bd. Frank Guerin
Frederick Parshley, Personnel Director, Margaret L. Holden
School Dept. Stoughton B. Holden
Francis M. Lightbody
OFF-STREET PARKING John Lucas
Rupert Baker, Merchant Joseph P. MacDonald
James P. Clark, Supt. D.P.W. Elizabeth M. Martin
John Conte, Treasurer/Collector Paul C. Menton
Leonard M. Frisoli , W.R.A. Frederick J . Milmore
Capt. Robert Kelly, Police Dept. Joyce E. Munger
Joseph P. McHugh, Town Engineer Walter T. Munger
Henry Palumbo, Taxi Cab Assoc. Mabel E. Murphy
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PLANNING Thomas Perry
COMMITTEE Elizabeth M. Robinson
John C. Bartley Anna Maria Tambureno
James P. Clark G. Jack Zollo
Anthony Cristello WATERTOWN TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Flora H. Epstein John Airasian, 1982
Robert F. Metcalf, Jr. James P. Clark, Supt. of PW
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING William T. Flecca, 1982
COMMITTEE Joseph P. Kelly, Police Chief
Timothy Churchill , Ping. Bd. Richard Kelly, 1982
Anthony J. Cristello, Citizen Joseph P. McHugh, 1981 , Town Engineer
William Johnson, Citizen Richard O'Neil , 1981 , Ass' t. Supt. of Wires
Robert F. Kelly, Fin. Com. Robert C. O 'Reilly, 1981 , Fire Chief
James M. Oates, Jr. , Sch. Com.
Stanley D. Porter, Citizen STATUTORY, elected by members
Clyde Younger, Sch. Com. RETIREMENT BOARD
WATERTOWN LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL Patrick B. Ford, 1982
Elaine V. Grey, Chm. , 1982* Robert B. McCarthy, 1983
Antranig A. Bagdasarian, 1982 John J . Sheehan, Ex-Offi
Town Manager' s appointment
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REGIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACT (CETA)
Kevin Soyt, 1982
EASTERN MIDDLESEX HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EMHRDA)
Kevin Soyt, rep. , 1982
REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
James P. Clark, Supt. D.P.W.
Flora H. Epstein
Robert F. Metcalf, Jr.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ACTING DIRECTOR (appointed by Board of Health)
Joseph DiVico
PUBLIC LIBRARY
DIRECTOR (appointed by Library Trustees)
Sigrid Reddy
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR (appointed by Recreation Commission)
Thomas J. Sullivan
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SUPERINTENDENT (appointed by School Committee)
Daniel Giles O'Connor
PHYSICIANS
Louis Mastrangelo
Paul L . Sandi
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THOMAS J. McDERMOTT
69ocr oJe�ec�rer CHAIRMAN
PATRICK B. FORD
TOWN OF WATERTOWN CLERK
RICMARO E. MASTRANGELO
MASSACHUSETTS 02172
t 617-924-6890 AUGUST M. STIRITI
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
With a sense of pride in its accomplishments , the Board of Selectmen submits
to the citizens of Watertown their 1981 Annual Report.
In compliance with the statutory requirements governing the annual report,
and in accordance with the By-Law of the Town of Watertown, this report of the
Selectmen will cover the period from July 1 , 1980 to June 30, 1981 , and is here-
by called the 1981 Report of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts.
Since 1634, Watertown , like most New England communities , has been governed
by a three-man Board of Selectmen serving as the executive branch of government,
and a town meeting serving as the legislative branch. On May 5, 1980 the town
adopted a Charter submitted by a nine-member commission. Under this city form of
government, which will take effect on July 1 , 1981 , an appointed manager, Peter
Boyer, will replace the board of selectmen and a nine-member council will replace
Town Meeting and serve as the legislative branch of government.
At the Board of Selectmen 's organizational meeting, Thomas J. McDermott was
elected Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman McDermott has served as
Chairman of the Board for eight of his ten years on the Board of Selectmen.
Patrick B. Ford was elected Clerk. Said Selectmen, by virtue of their office were
also elected Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Public Works, the Licensing Board,
and the Board of Survey. The third member of the Board was Richard E. Mastrangelo.
August M. Stiriti was reappointed Administrative Assistant to the Board of
Selectmen ; Helen Perez was reappointed Confidential Secretary of the Board of
Selectmen and Carole A. Patricelli was reappointed Clerk in the Selectmen's
Department.
Edmund J. McDevitt was reappointed Acting Personnel Assistant to the Board of
Selectmen and assigned to the Personnel Board. Gary S. Brackett , Esquire, was
reappointed full-time Town Counsel , and William S. Carroll , Esquire, was reappointed
Assistant Town Counsel .
The Board of Selectmen, sitting also as the Board of Public Works , the Licen-
sing Board and the Board of Survey, continued the practice of meeting weekly on
Mondays , except for holidays, at which time the Board met on the next business day.
In addition, the Board of Selectmen met as frequently as was necessary to fulfill
the requirements of the Town's Chief Executive Office. Details of the Board's
day-to-day business can be ascertained from the "Minutes Log of the Board of
Selectmen." During the months of January, February, March and April , the Board
actively participated in the formulation and approval of the departmental budgets.
Meetings were held with all Town Departments and the Finance Committee in prepara-
tion of the Fiscal Year 1982 budget.
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The Board of Selectmen continued to meet frequently with all town boards,
authorities, committees and commissions. Selectman McDermott continued his long
practice of opening the office of the Selectmen to all the citizens of Watertown
every Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. Many of the town residents have availed
themselves of this service, bringing their individual concerns , questions and
suggestions directly to the Board of Selectmen.
On November 4 , 1980, the voters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over-
:,jhelmingly passed legislation to limit state and local taxation and expenditures.
Chapter 580 (or "Proposition 21") took effect on December 4, 1980. The immediate
effect of Proposition 21 on the town was the loss of $1 ,500,000 in Motor Vehicle
Excise taxes per year. This created an approximate $800,000 shortfall in this
year's receipts that had been anticipated when the 1981 tax rate was established.
To prevent the need to borrow this amount, the Board of Selectmen immediately
instituted a hiring freeze for all departments under their jurisdiction and informed
the department heads that any existing vacancies would not be filled. The Board
further directed the elimination of all overtime except in extreme emergencies and
then only with the approval of the Board of Selectmen. This action was sufficient
to carry the Town of Watertown through the remainder of this fiscal year. The
Board of Selectmen has been particularly conscious of the burden placed on our
citizens by the ever increasing cost of government caused by inflation, state-man-
dated programs and the continuosly rising cost of state and county government .
Mindful of their mandate for fiscal responsibility, the Board of Selectmen has
been cutting waste for ten years and has now reached the point where further cutting
is counterproductive. Unfortunately, the taxpayer in November failed to consider
that his taxes had been, for a long time, going up at a much smaller rate than the
rate of inflation. In the ten years ending with FY 1980, Watertown once froze its
taxes and twice actually cut them. During the last five years of the same decade,
while property taxes , state-wide, rose 21 .8%, the Consumer Price Index rose 41%
and state taxes went up nearly 500, Watertown's tax rate went up only 9.7%.
It is the opinion of the Board of Selectmen that Proposition 21 is ill -con-
ceived and does not address the real problem facing the taxpayers of Watertown and
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The overwhelming vote in favor of Proposi-
tion 21 is a reaction to the long inaction of the Massachusetts legislature in the
area of serious tax reform. It is the hope of this Board of Selectmen that the
Legislature will finally assume its responsibility and immediately address itself
to solving the problems brought about by Proposition 21.
In testimony before the Joint Committee on Taxation of the General Court , on
February 5, 1981 , one of our citizens , Nehamah B. Quimby, entered the following
statement into the records of the Commonwealth: "I and many like me live in this
state and in our town by choice. We came and bought our homes in full awareness
of the tax rates , accepting them as fair exchange for good value. I appreciate
the excellent services my town provides and the decades of hard work that have
gone into making Watertown a good place to live. I realize with anger that we
are now being forced to dismantle what has taken years to build and will take
decades to rebuild. It seems to many of us that towns like Watertown are being
penalized for the density of our population, for our proximity to Boston and,
above all , for having had a government that has already worked hard to eliminate
as much waste as possible."
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Of particular concern to the governing Body of Watertown is the ever-
increasing deficit of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) , the
amount of the deficit in 1981 being an estimated assessment of $1 ,444,235. 11 .
Every effort is being made to minimize, insofar as possible, the impact on the Town
of Watertown. The Town was represented in MBTA deliberations and studies by Chair-
man Thomas J. McDermott of the Board of Selectmen, who is the Board's ex-officio
representative on the Advisory Board of the MBTA. John J. Carver was the designee
of the Selectmen to the MBTA Advisory Board. Both attended many meetings through-
out the year in an effort to help control the costs of this operation and its rate
structure.
The Board of Selectmen is pleased to report that the Town's economic growth
is continuing at a very rapid pace. During the last few years, the Town of Water-
town has seen new construction amounting to many millions of dollars. Facilities
have been built by Boston Edison, United Electric Controls, Ionics Corporation,
The Watertown Mall , General Scanning Corporation, The Charles River Tower Condo-
miniums, and many, many more. Just this past year the Board of Selectmen has
approved Industrial Revenue Financing for many companies including the acquisition
and refurbishment of the old Westvaco plant on Grove Street by Newlywed Foods of
Chicago, Raytheon Company, Unitrode Corp. and W. C. Bonner are building additions
to their existing facilities and Instrumentation Laboratory is refurbishing its
Watertown Square operation. Many more millions of dollars in new residential
construction has received Town approval thereby significantly adding to the tax
base of the Town of Watertown. The legacy of this Board of Selectmen is an eco-
nomic climate unequalled in the History of the Town of Watertown and a very optim-
istic outlook for the future.
The Board of Selectmen has been most successful in obtaining Federal and
State funds for the improvement of the quality of life for our citizens. The
Town of Watertown has received approximately five million dollars for the com-
plete reconstruction of Mount Auburn Street. The Town is currently in the
design phase for the reconstruction of both Arsenal Street and North Beacon
Street. During the current year the Town of Watertown was awarded another Com-
munity Development Block Grant by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $2,400,000 over a three-year period. This is the
maximum amount allowed by law for this type of grant.
Continuing its policy of aggressively seeking Federal and State funds , the
Town of Watertown submitted a grant proposal for funds to be used for the revital-
ization of Saltonstall Park. In 1979, the preliminary grant application for a
$400,000 improvement effort was approved by the Department of the Interior. The
scope of the rehabilitation project dramatically changed the character of the area.
The front passive recreation area of 2.5 acres has been extensively landscaped
with hundreds of tree plantings in the tradition of a town green. The focal point
for the area is the new Saltonstall Plaza with the Civil War monument and cannons
next to Town Hall . The active play area in the back will be upgraded in terms of
the general site and new equipment. An entirely new basketball court, play area
and Tot Lot are being built. This massive effort provides a statement of quality
development in the Town for the enjoyment of all of our citizens--a focal point
of civic pride in the heart of our community. The Board expresses its thanks to
the hard-working Saltonstall Park Advisory Committee, Marylouise Pallotta
McDermott, Maureen Oates and Robert Chase, who, after many years of hard and
persistent work, made this dream a reality.
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On January 26, 1981 , the Board of Selectmen, as the Issuing Authority,
unanimously voted to grant to Continental Cablevision of Massachusetts , Inc.
a license to construct and operate a cable television CATV system in the Town
of Watertown; on March 9, 1981 the Board unanimously voted to grant a non-
exclusive provisional Cable Television License to Continental Cablevision of
Massachusetts , Inc. , permitting said Licensee to construct and operate a cable
television system within the corporate limits of the Town of Watertown. The
award culminates almost two years of study by the dedicated and hard working CATV
Advisory Committee, The Town of Watertown was commended on its selection process
by the Massachusetts Cablevision Commission.
The Board of Selectmen expresses its sincere appreciation to all Department
Heads, Boards , Commissions , Town Officials , Committees and Town Employees who
have generously contributed their talents and their services to the Town of
Watertown. Their efforts have assisted the Board of Selectmen in making the
Town of Watertown a growing and dynamic community with much potential for the
future--a community with a strong and developing economy that will enable us to
support a superior quality of living for ourselves and for our children.
The Board of Selectmen met with members of the newly elected Council and
discussed the transfer of responsibilities and other subject matter that would
ensure a smooth transition of government.
The last Annual Town Meeting was held in the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium at
the Watertown High School on Monday, the 18th day of May 1981 and considered all
the Articles in the Warrant.
The last meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on June 30, 1981 . The
Board chose this historic evening to dedicate the new plaza at Saltonstall Park
and to commemorate the form of government established soon after that brave
group of Englishmen sailed up the Charles River and settled our beloved Town of
Watertown. The group was led by Sir Richard Saltonstall for whom the Park was
named. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Thomas McDermott, in behalf of his
colleagues, dedicated the Plaza at Saltonstall Park in commemoration of the
Selectmen--Town Meeting form of government. He dedicated the Plaza to all the
citizens of Watertown--past, present and future--with a prayer to Almighty God
that this beautiful area will forever remain a memorial of our democratic system
of government and that it will be a constant reminder of the rich cultural
heritage of the Town of Watertown.
As part of their final meeting, the Board of Selectmen issued citations to
many citizens in recognition and gratitude for their faithful and distinguished
service to the people of the Town of Watertown. Final Farewell Statements were
made by the three members of the Board and are recorded in the official records
of the Board of Selectmen of the date of June 30, 1981 .
The Board of Selectmen offered to the incoming government their wholehearted
assistance and best wishes for success in their endeavors in behalf of our beloved
Town of Watertown.
With no further business coming before the Board of Selectmen, it was moved
by Chairman McDermott, seconded and duly voted, to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting ended with the singing of our national anthem and "America, the Beautiful"
by the Selectmen and the large group in attendance. After the ceremonies , the
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Board of Selectmen proceeded to leave with their respective families , down the
center staircase of the Town Hall , through the ornamental foyer and out the
open oakscrolled front door. The Board of Selectmen left Town Hall on that
historic evening with a firm conviction and belief in our democratic system of
government and with great pride in our rich cultural heritage. They left Town
Hall knowing that we in Watertown will continue to celebrate our distinguished
past , strengthened by the prospect of a most dynamic future.
THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN
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Patrick 3. Ford
Richard E. Mastrangelo
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The administration of the fiscal , prudential and municipal affairs of a
municipal corporation, a body corporate and politic, under the name "Town of
Watertown," entered into a new era on July 1 , 1981 . The change implemented
the vote for the council/manager form of government vested in an administra-
tive branch headed by a Town Manager and a legislative branch consisting of
a Town Council , in accordance with the Watertown Home Rule Charter and the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and subject only to express
limitations on the exercise of any power or function by a municipal government
in the Constitution or General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The following question had appeared on the ballot at the 1980 Town Elec-
tion held on May 5, 1980:
Shall this Town approve the new charter recommended by the
Charter Commission, summarized below? (Yes) (No)
The proposed charter provides for a council-manager form of
government: The legislative branch would consist of nine
members; four members elected at large, by all of the voters;
four district members, one to be elected by the voters in each
of four districts into which the town is to be divided; and a
council president, elected by the voters at large, all serving
concurrent terms of two years each. The council would appoint
a town manager who would be the administrative head of the
government. A school committee consisting of seven members,
one of whom would be the person elected as council president,
and six persons elected at large, three to be elected at each
biennial election for a term of four years and six trustees of
the library, three to be elected at each biennial election for
a term of four years, would also be elected. All other town
officers, boards and committees would be chosen by appointment.
The votes were as follows : YES: 4753, NO: 3647, BLANKS : 422.
As a result a council/manager form of government replaced the Select-
men-Representative Town Meeting form of government; and the administration
of the fiscal , prudential and municipal affairs of Watertown became vested
in an administrative branch headed by a Town Manager and a legislative
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branch consisting of a Town Council , the legislative branch never to exer-
cise any legislative power; and for the purposes of classifying Watertown in
those instances where laws of the Commonwealth may distinguish between muni-
cipalities classified as "towns" and other municipalities classified as
"cities," "it is intended that this charter shall be construed as providing
a city form of government" (ARTICLE 1 , SECTION 1-4 of the Watertown Home
Rule Charter) .
On Monday, March 2, 1981 , the new Town Council was elected. The Town
Councillors , nine members each elected for a term of two years, beginning
on the first secular day of January in the year following their election,
were Louis P. Andrews , Council President/School Committee Member; Marilyn
M. Devaney, Roberta Ann Miller, Mark S. Basile, Philip Pane, and Renato D.
Musetti , Councillors-at-Large; John G. Diliberto, Councillor, District "A"
(Precincts 1 ,2,3 and 4) ; William G. Oates, Councillor, District "B" (Pre-
cincts 5,6,7,8A and 8B) ; and Wayne MacDonald, Councillor, District "C"
(Precincts 9,10, and 11) . All elected persons took and subscribed to an
oath of office and were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties.
Though the Town Councillors were elected to office on March 2, 1981 ,
they did not assume all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of their
office until July 1 , 1981 . During the approximately four months before they
assumed the management of the Town's affairs, the Board of Selectmen contin-
ued to be responsible for their administration, and the representative Town
Meeting continued to act as the Town 's legislative body. During this period,
however, the Selectmen and the Town Meeting members coordinated their long-
range plans for the Town with the members of the Town Council ; the Selectmen
and the representative Town Meeting members were continued through June 30,
1981 without another election.
At the Council 's organizational meeting of March 17, 1981 , the Town
Council elected from among its members Philip Pane to be Council Vice-
President , to act as President during the absence or disability of the
Council President. The Council President appointed and the Town Council
approved Janet Parsons as temporary Clerk of the Council .
The paramount duty of the Town Council was the selection of the first
Town Manager for the Town of Watertown. The position was widely advertised
and the Council received 101 applications. After a thorough screening
process the final interviews were conducted in open public session. The
Town Council on May 19, 1981 by unanimous vote appointed Peter F. Boyer of
Southbridge, Massachusetts , the first Town Manager of the Town of Watertown,
to serve for an indefinite term of office, commencing July 1 , 1981 .
On July 1 , 1981 an Inaugural Ball was held in the Administration
Building of the Town, and the Council members and the Town Manager were
sworn in by Town Clerk James E. Fahey, Jr.
On July 7, 1981 , the Council President appointed, and the Town Council
unanimously approved, the appointment of August M. Stiriti as the first
Clerk of the Council .
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Regular meetings of the Town Council were held in the Council Chamber,
Watertown Administration Building at 7 o'clock in the evening of the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month, except in the event of elections and holi-
days, at which time the Council met on the following business day; and the
Council held only one meeting during the months of July and August, on the
second Tuesday of the month. In addition, the Council met as frequently
as was necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Town Council 's office.
On August 25, 1981 the Town Council adopted The Rules Of Procedure Of
The Watertown Town Council , regulating its procedures ; and the President
of the Council appointed Council members to the following standing committees :
Committee of the Whole and Finance On Licensing
On Rules and Ordinances On Public Safety
On Economic Development and Planning On Public Works
On Human Services On Regional Government Services
On State and Federal Legislative Matters
Throughout the year, at biweekly meetings and at special meetings,
your Town Council has acted for the Town on many matters both routine and
unusual , in a manner which we felt was beneficial to the Town and its citi-
zens. The following areas are but a few of the areas in which we have
moved:
Final Sale of the Watertown Arsenal
Introduction and approval of a Sewer User Fee
Approval of a Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Proposal of new Zoning By-Laws
Proposal of a new Community Development and Planning
Department
Purchase of a Computer for Town use
Approval of a Waste Disposal Contract
The reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street
Proposal of a complete new Personnel Ordinance
and we look forward to next year with great anticipation, as there is much
more to be accomplished.
The aim and obligation of the Town Council is to create' the kind of
community atmosphere and to provide the kind of leadership which looks beyond
tomorrow, looking beyond the borders of the Town and working in the best inter-
est of all the people.
The Town Council wishes to note its appreciation for the continuing
dedication and loyalty of town department heads and employees to the Town
Manager, Town Council and to the citizens of the Town of Watertown.
We would also express our appreciation to those citizens who donate
their time in serving on committees and boards to the benefit of the Town.
Louis� P. Andrews
Council President
Councillors Marilyn M. Devaney, Renato D. Musetti , Roberta Ann Miller,
John G. Diliberto, Mark S. Basile, William G. Oates, Philip Pane, and
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This annual reporting covers the final fiscal year of operation
of our Selectmen/Town Meeting form of government, and the first six
months of our experience under our new Charter and the Town Manager/
Town Council government. Our old government continued to preside
from July 1 , 1980 through June 30, 1981 , and our new form operated
for the balance of the eighteen-month reporting period. During the
six months of operation under our new government, increased fees in
the Town Clerk's Office and the increased fees on licenses granted
by the Licensing Board served to increase the overall dollar amounts
collected for the full eighteen-month reporting period in comparison
with our last Annual Report.
The data contained in this report are gleaned from our records
of the most recent eighteen months. The period covered is compiled
and presented at the request of the Town Manager. I would like to
take this opportunity to thank the staffs of the Town Clerk's Office
and the Election Commission for their efforts in giving you the
highest quality in service, and one of the finest offices of public
records in the Commonwealth. I especially thank Quinton B. Jones,
Assistant Town Clerk, and Ruth Thibaut, Principal Clerk, for their
continued excellent service to me and to the people of Watertown.
It has been our pleasure to serve you.
James E. Fahey,
Town Clerk
Town Hall on Election Day, 1902
FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/TOWN MANAGER
Auto Dealers Permits $3,375.00
Auto Rentals 100.00
Block Party Permits 60.00
Entertainment Permits 1,625.00
Flea Market Permits 37.00
Gas Registration 90.00
Junk, 2nd Hand, Auctioneer, etc. 727.50
Liquor Licenses 97,380.00
Lodging House Licenses 85.00
Miscellaneous 227.40
Motor Vehicle Repair Permits 7,200.00
Music Box Permits 1,160.00
One A.M. Closing Permits 1,268.00
One Dart' Beer Permits 8,013.50
Parking Lot Permits 205.00
Pin BaZZ Permits 4,068.00
Public Dance Permits 275.00
Sound Truck Permits 10.00
Sunday Permits 96.00
24 Hour Permits 103.00
VictuaZZers Licenses 2,900. 00
X-mas Tree Permits 70.00
TOTAL $129,075.40
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.
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John J. Sheehan
Town Auditor
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FEES COLLECTED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
FOR LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Certificates
(including Birth, Marriage, Death, Citizen, and
Physician certificates issued) $5,747. 89
Mortgages and Mortgages Terminated 33115.15
Marriage Permits 3,134.00
Miscellaneous, (includes $1.00 Dog Surcharges) 2,427.63
Gasoline Storage Permits 3,050.00
Raffles and/or Bazaar Permits 440.00
Conservation Fees 319.20
TOTAL $18,233.87
DOG LICENSES
MALE DOGS $1,161.00
FEMALE DOGS 438.00
FEMALE DOGS (SP) 849.00
TOTAL $2,448.00
There were 752 licenses issued, of which five (5) were for seeing-eye dogs,
for which there is no fee.
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FISH AND WILDLIFE LICENSES ISSUED
Resident Citizen Fishing $4,972.50
Resident Citizen Hunting 4.9567. 50
Resident Citizen Sporting 2,343.00
Resident Citizen Minor Fishing 93. 75
Resident Alien Fishing 71.25
Non-Res. Citizen/AZien Fishing 17.25
Non-Res. Citizen/AZien 7-day Fishing 45.00
Non-Res. Citizen/AZien Hunting (Small Game) 162. 75
Non-Res. Citizen/Alien Commercial Shooting
Preserve 3 day 19.25
Duplicates 28.00
Resident Alien Hunting 500.50
Resident Citizen Fishing Age 65-69 86.25
Resident Citizen Hunting Age 65-69 40.25
Resident Citizen Sporting Age 65-69 49.50
Archery/Primitive Firearms Stamps 239. 70
Mass. Waterfowl Stamps 221. 25
$13,457. 70
The amount collected totalled $13,457. 70, of this amount $319.20 represented fees
which were turned into the Town Treasurer and the balance of $13,138. 50 was
forwarded to Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Department, Boston, Massachusetts.
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FEES COLLECTED
Total of all fees collected in the Office of Town CZerk, which included
fees for Licenses and permits issued by the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager
totalled: $162,895. 77
Fees collected for Licenses and permits issued by the Board of Selectmen/
Town Manager were $129,075.40 which were turned into the Town Treasurer
along with fees collected in the Office of Town CZerk, which totalled
$33,820.37, making a grand total of $162,895. 77
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
The record of transactions for U.C.C. or so called Chattel Mortgages
was $3,115.15
CLAIMS FILED
66 Claims were filed, all were processed by the Office of Town Clerk and
transmitted to the Office of Town Attorney for further processing and action.
VITAL STATISTICS
506 couples filed intentions of marriage during the period July 1, 1980
through December 31, 1981. Total number of marriages performed, totalled
511, including marriages of Watertown residents out of state.
BIRTHS
A total of 513 births have been received and recorded to date. There was
one (1) birth at home during this period, and all the rest were born in
hospitals in the surrounding cities and towns. Our records of births remain
dependent upon proper submission of records by surrounding communities.
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN PRECINCT THREE
Term expires 1981: Term expires 1981:
Patrick B. Ford John J. Bartley, Jr.
Thomas J. McDermott William G. Castrucci, Jr.
Richard E. Mastrangelo Barry Cotton
Edward Marderosian
FINANCE COMMITTEE Eva A. Santamaria
Term exppires 1981: Term expires 1982:
Robert W. Kelly Anne C. Bartley
PERSONNEL BOARD Vincent R. Byrne, Jr.
Term expires 1981 : Kathryn T. Delaney
Lawrence W. Beloungie Gerald F. O'Keef
James Malcolm Whitney
MODERATOR Term expires 1983:
Term expires 1981 : Mary E. Barry
Thomas C. Menton Donald F. Colleran
Paul S. Hovsepian
PRECINCT ONE Joseph R. Mastrangelo
Term expires 1981 : Peter Santamaria
Rita D. Colella
Robert J. Coles PRECINCT FOUR
George A. Natale Term expires 1981 :
John J. Tolleson David J. Bromer
Joseph C. Zaino David L. Jingozian
Term expires 1982• Robert Kaprielian
Robert H. Krevy
Rudolph D'Alanno Jacqueline C. Whitney
John DeAngelis
Ann Lazzaro Term expires 1982:
Arthur Massucco John D. Forte
Dominic J. Yerardi Ronald E. LaVache
Term expires 1983 : Dennis J. Duff
Alexander Della Paolera Natalie A. Lopez
Constance Massucco James M. Oates, Jr.
Alfred Natale Term expires 1983:
Frank J. Natale Robert B. Chase
Diana Proctor Sandra T. Calef
Alexa F. Johnson
PRECINCT TWO Maureen K. Oates
Term expires 1981 : Robert J. Whitney
Richard G. harry
Melanie E. Mamishian PRECINCT FIVE
Kenneth Sheytanian Term expires 1981 :
Vaughan H. Totovian Herta Rd. Carlson
John M. Vartanian Elaine V. Grey
Term expires 1982 : George H. Joyce, Jr.
George M. Avakian Richard O'Reilly
Joyce A. Avakian Thomas Perry
Edna Bogosian Term expires 1982 :
Gary K. Pogharian Judith E. Bevans
John Walsh Arthur F. Carlson, Jr.
Term expires 1983 : Maurice R. Carney
Gaven M. Akillian Joseph P. Kelly
Glenn B. Churchill David M. O'Reilly
John A. Musserian
James E. McDermott, Jr.
Anthony Seferian
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PRECINCT FIVE, cont'd. PRECINCT EIGHT, cont'd.
Tern expires 1983: Term expires 1982:
Robert T. Bowen Timothy James Churchill
Joseph W. Burke Paul J. Farrell, Jr.
Joseph F. Deignan, III Kathleen M. Leonard
Alvert W. Flynn Steven Quintiliani
Muriel Gildea Thomas L. Walsh
PRECINCT SIX Term expires 1983:
Term expires 1981 : Muriel Canavan
Allen P. Andrews Paul James Fahey
Mary J. Carver Florence A. Reilly
Edward W. O'Brien, Jr. Barbara A. Roberts
Carmine T. Palotta Marian A. Roberts
Edward P. Reardon, Jr. PRECINCT NINE
Term expires 1982: Term expires 1981 :
Jane F. Argento Gilda A. Brackett
John R. Aste Domenic P. Grandinetti
Carmine Lawrence Gentile Russell W. Iuliano
Lucia Mastrangelo Richard D. O'Neil.'
Walter J. Oates, Jr. Mariann Pannesi
Term expires 1983: Term expires 1982 :
Maurice J. Binier Michael V. Barba
John J. Carver Marilyn M. Devaney
James G. Luck Salvatore DiPietro
William G. Oates Philip S. Iuliano
Thomas G. Wood Demos Zevitas
PRECINCT SEVEN Term expires 1983 :
Term expires 1981 : John F. Corbett
Edward F. Caruso Robert E. Iuliano
Mary McHugh James J. Kelly
Gilbert J. Ruggieri Maurine J. Sheehan
Jeane F. Skuse Marie P. Reilly
Arthur E. Todino PRECINCT TEN
Term expires 1982 : Term expires 1981_:
Susan G. Falk_o f James J. Lyons, Jr.
John J. McCarthy, Jr. Edward M. Malvey
Robe-t H. McFa-eland. Janet C. Newman
Gerald S. Mee Joseph O'Reilly, Jr.
Edward J. Walsh Warren R. Studley
Term expires 1983 : Term expires 1982
Angelo Aiello Domenic Arone
Francis De Stefano Robert A. Erickson
Ross Kelly Janine M. LeBlanc
Nicholas Papas, Jr. Robert B. McCarthy
Mary T. Perkins Loretta E. McHugh
PRECINCT EIGHT Term ex ires 1983
Term expires 1981 : Gerard J. Bloomer
William T. Gildea Stephen Messina
Mary T. Platt Joseph O'Reilly
William J. Reilly Hope Tsacoyeanes
Daniel Rosati Robert L. Shutt
Vincent T. Swift
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PRECINCT ELEVEN
Term expires 1981 :
Thomas D. Carney
Jane S. Leslie
James L. Mello
Frank J. McHugh, Jr.
Thomas M. Sherry
Term expires 1982:
Nicholas E. Avtges
Edward J. Baduski
Antoinette LeConte
John A. Parenti
David Rutzke
Term expires 1983:
Gerard A. Cheverette
John P. Gildea
George C. Leslie, Jr.
John J. Messina
Pamela Piantedosi
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PRELIMINARY ELECTION
February 2, 1981
Total Vote: 2388
COUNCILLOR DISTRICT "A"
for two years and ten months----Vote for ONE
PRL•CINCTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A SB 9 10 11 Total
' John G. Diliberto 12U 80 61 77 358
Paul S. ilovsepidn 19 37 52 33 lol
Robert fl. krevy 7 17 to IS-3 193
Rudolph D'Alanno 252 64 8U 57 453
Blanks 1S 9 2U 13 57
COUNCILLOR DISTRICT "11"
for two years and ten months----Vote for ONE
Barbara Ann McGee 18 15 20 11 23 87
t ►silliam G. Uates 44 150 52 22 48 31a
• John J. McCarthy 26 29 43 7 12 117
clanks 2 3 6 2 3 16
Scattering U 0 1 0 U 1
COUNCILLOR DISTRICT "C"
for two years and ten months----Vote for ONE
• Juseph C. Leah 63 74 8u 217
Pnilip S. iuliano 63 22 41 126
• Wayne MacDonald 116 87 77 282
Blanks 6 8 8 22
We the undersigned members of the Llection Commission, Town of Watertown hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true record of the votes at the Preliminary Llection held on February 2, 1981
/s Robert W. Kelly
/s James Bejoian
/s Noel Carmichael
/s Charles J. Tobin
A true copy:
A"I"!'EST: /s James L. Fahey, Jr.
Town Clerk
Ic
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1981
TOTAL VOTE: 72uS
PRLCINCTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 8B 9 10 11 Total
COUNCIL PRLSIDENT AND 101BLR OF SCI►OOL CO MI'l-FL:
Richard L. Maytrangelo 299 228 217 277 187 248 292 120 9b 283 270 219 273b
" Lomis 11. Andrews 322 30 302 4L)3 248 340 344 1b8 146 450 405 384 3929
blanks 71 14 33 38 27 43 57 23 29 82 43 SO S4U
COUNCILLORS Xf LARGE
" Roberta Ann Miller 219 221 23U 49U 209 262 292 140 86 246 292 210 29U3
* Marilyn M. uevaney 341 285 315 416 287 352 412 218 182 534 512 421 4275
William J. Smith 94 97 131 113 76 92 93 56 33 9U 87 80 1042
* Mark S. dasiie 347 274 2lu 302 177 255 314 120 102 316 316 272 3u15
Thomas Perry 116 114 117 18b 265 182 212 91 74 190 2uO 117 1864
George A. Aatale 271 13u 119 lul bu 98 83 36 35 114 1U3 88 1244
nilliam u. noycp, Jr. 13b 143 125 147 131 158 16U 97 63 252 194 185 1791
' Philip Pane 33u 312 292 4u8 227 427 501 148 121 405 4lu 354 38u1
Dominic Pallone 149 lU4 90 86 75 98 153 66 u4 216 20 154 1462
* Renato u. Musetti 297 198 206 315 16U 251 272 130 91 386 426 299 3U21
Scatterings U u u U 3 2 U U 2 U u U 7
oialiks llu4 lull 919 121u 640 98U 1113 447 502 1326 1143 1U79 1154U
COUNCILOR DISTRICT "A"
* John G. Uiliberto 2u2 323 256 4u4 1245
Rudolph U'Alanno 374 Mi 233 272 IU64
blanks �6 71 63 92 282
COUNCILOR DISTRICT "6"
Jouu J. :dcCarthy, Jr. 89 103 159 91 u2 309
* William G. Oates 292 455 394 159 149 1449
Scatterings U U 2 U 2 4
dlanks 81 68 138 61 58 4u6
COUNCILOR UISTRIC'f "C"
* Wayne MacDonald 445 422 324 1191
Joseph C. Leah 2b3 282 264 8u9
blanks lU7 74 6S 246
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PR1iC11NCT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 811, 9 lu 11 Total
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AT LARGE
• Paul James Fahey 285 239 268 427 250 323 358 164 121 423 419 31S 3592
Henry Jacintho llb 139 84 151) 84 144 105 5U 35 128 118 114 1207
• Robert F. }telly 215 179 2U1 350 219 250 272 139 90 373 397 265 2938
Steven Green 182 271 175 341 176 180 202 103 64 183 237 181 23U1
• Anthony T. Uileso 323 183 205 243 147 249 246 123 Ill 383 265 297 2775
Vahan Kacnadoorian 224 207 189 229 126 200 192 88 58 179 225 172 2089
• Jonn Mantenuto 324 26U 232 297 222 318 381 157 152 437 428 342 3S50
Blanks 1101 858 854 1U35 024 854 lulb 420 453 1154 1033 926 10308
SCIML COMMITTEE (VACAI4CY)
• Carolyn K. boll 414 370 354 522 295 393 422 214 147 485 484 4U2 45UU
Slams 278 209 198 246 169 238 271 97 124 530 294 251 270�
TRUSTEE'S FREE PUiiLIC LIBRARY
• Grace Marie Ledlant 351 314 3U9 41b 204 348 342 158 111 400 455 338 380b
• L►arles T. burke 53U 317 283 414 281 325 334 170 109 382 388 284 3617
• Donald J. MacDonald Jr 391 33b 314 456 345 408 481 222 203 583 584 443 476b
• Mary J. Carver 373 323 3u8 452 280 402 379 171 152 436 427 326 3989
Scatterings U U U U U 8 U U U 0 U 0 8
Blanks 1323 1U2b 994 1554 678 1033 1236 523 529 1459 1258 1221 12634
i.e, the undersigned members of the L•lection Commission, Town of Watertown hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true record of votes cast in the Annual Town Election held on March 2, 1981.
s/ Robert W. Kelly
s/ James Bejoian
s/ Noel B. Carmichael
s/ Charles J. Tobin
Election Commissioners
A trace copy
ATTEST: James E. Fahey, Jr,
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
WARRANT FOR
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
JUNE Sy 1981
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex,ss.
To any Constable of the City "known as the Town of Watertown",
Greetings:
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are required
to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Watertown and the
Town Meeting Members to meet at the Charles F. Shaw Auditorium,
Senior High School Building, Columbia Street in said Town on
MONDAY,JUNE 8, 1981,at 7:30 O'clock P.M.,to act on the following
articles,viz:
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
The final Annual Torun Meeting of the Town..of Watertown, held June 8, 1981
was called to order by Moderator, Thomas C. Menton at 7:40 P.M.
Officer's return on the Warrant wan read by Town Clerk, James E. Fahey, Jr.
dumoer of Town Meeting Members present as reported by record of checkers,
Quinton B. Jones and Francis P. McGloin: 133
The Watertown High School Concert Band under Band Director Jack Bernazzani,
ana Director of Music, Jack Hahn played several pleasing selections for
the benefit of Town Meeting Members and the observing public. The band
played the Rational Anthem at the inception of the meeting.
The Meeting was formally opened with prayer by the Reverend Emmanuel
Metaxas, pastor of the Greek Orthodox Church "Taxi.ar Chae" of 29
Bigelow Avenue in Watertown. Reverend Metaxas delivered a stirring
invocation which praised our past deliberation; blessed our present
work, and hoped for continued honor and commitment in our new form of
government.
Memoriams were offered in praise of the onmories of John J. Kennedy,
Thomas F. Joyce, and Robert J. Glennon. These offerings are recorded
in the record of the Meeting under Article 2.
Chairman, Thomas J. McDermott delivered opening remarks on behalf of
the Board of Selectmen
Chariman, Robert W. Kelly delivered opening remarks on behalf of the
Finance Committee.
Chairman, Lawrence W. Beloungie delivered opening remarks on behalf
of the Personnel Board.
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ARTICLE 2. To hear the report of Town Officers as printed and to hear
the report of any conmittee heretofore appointed,aand to act thereon.
June 8, 1981
VOTED: That the report of the Town Officers as printed in the Annual
Town Report be and are hereby accepted.
IN MEMORIAM
JOHN J. KENNEDY
In recognition of a career of integrity and commitment, this committee
presents for your approval and adoption this Memorial to the late John
J. Kennedy, former Collector of Taxes of the Town of Watertown.
John J. Kennedy died July 19, 1979, after a life time of service to the
people of Watertown. He was born in Watertown on January 21, 1908, the
son of John J. and Mary (Carroll) Kennedy. Young John attended Saint
Patrickds grmmer and high schools, and entered Suffolk University Law
School upon graduation. After his mat;iitculation at Suffolk, John Init-
ially had to delay his bar examinations because of his tender age. In
1929, at only 21 years of age, John passed the bar and began the pract-
ice of law.
Jonn Kennedy's vocational experience began with a period of years in
service as secretary to Bishop Spellman in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese,
of Boaton. Here he honed skills of organization and administration
which he would practice thouphout a distinguished career. In March of
1937, John J. Kennedy was elected to the position of Tax Collector by
the people of Watertown. For the next 42 years, until his death, he
fulfilled his pledge of 1937 to adhere to the strictest principles of
honesty and accountability, with equally unbiased treatment for all tax-
payers. His record of equity, honesty, integrity, and efficiency shone
like a Deacon in the field of municipal finance for nearly a half cent-
ury. On March 2, 1953, the Massachusetts Legislature took note of Mr.
Kennedy's great service, and rewarded him with Life Tenure in the Office
of Collector of Taxes.
In addition to his stellar career as Collector, John Kennedy served as
a Member of this Town Meeting for seven years. He was also a member of
the Board of Registrars of Voters. During 1944 - 1945, John was the
President of the Massachusetts Treasurers and Collectors Association,
having been selected for that honor by his peers.
John .7. Kennedy was the husband of Alice J. (Hickey) Kennedy, and the
father of two sons, John J. Kennedy, Jr. and Christopher. He was the
brotner of Mrs. Mary Norton, and Mrs. Marguerite McCourt.
We feel it most fitting and proper that we pause on this s w=er's eve
to honor a life of service to Watertown. We represent those very many
touched by this good man, by his honesty, his dedics*ion, his conscien-
tious public service. We ask, on their behalf, that this final Town
Meeting accept this small tribute to this fine man, and inscribe forever
upon its records this appreci.t"iverecognition of his life and infj(cence
on our cormunity.
Respectfully submitted by the Friends
of John J. Kennedy
s/ Helen P. Ford
s/ John J. Sheehan
a/ Barbara Corbett
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IN MEMORIAM
THOMAS F. JOYCE
Thomas F. Joyce, a native and lifelong resident of Watertown,
died suddenly in December, 1980.
He was the son of the late Ellen and Eaiard Joyce, and brother
of ,Martin, John, James (Reverend Fabian Frances Joyce, O.F.M.
and Mary.
Tom was married to the former and late Helen Kelly of Watertown.
They had five children, Ellen, Gaward, Patricia, Kathleen and Mary
Elizabeth.
He served faithfully on the Watertown Fire Department for
thirty-seven years, rising through the various stages of leader-
ship, retiring in 1976 with the rank of Deputy Chief.
His dedication to his firefighting duties was w=ifested on
many occasions through the years. His pioneering work in Fire
Prevention resulted in the Town of Watertown being recognized as a
leader in this area.
His outstanding characteristic' was his sense of humor, coupled
with his genuine concern for his fellow man, undoubtedly a result
of his home training and religious education. He was truly most
numane, contributing most effectively to those who were in need, and
to those who were experiencing various degrees of adversity. What-
ever he did to assist others was done in his awn serene, graceful
manner with dignity.
His civic pursuits reflected his posture of sincerity and
firmness of conviction on many issues. He discharged his responsib-
ilities in a forthright manner as a member of Town Meeting, the
Finance Committee and other important bodies in town affairs.
He is survived by Geraldine Tuscher Joyce of Wayland, whom he
married in January, 1980, and his family, several grandchildren
and nieces and nephews.
We Will miss his kindness, his congenial companionship, his
warmth, and his sincere concern for the betterment of Watertown
and society in general.
Tnerefore, be it resolved that this m-poriol be permanently
inscribed on the records 1�,f tnis Town Meeting, and a copy be sent
to the members of the family or the late Thomas F. Joyce.
Respectfully submitted
s/ Patrick B. Ford
a/ Frederick S. Griffin
s/ Joseph P. McManus
s/ Robert Plunkett
s/ Robert C. O'Reilly
s/ James H. Sullivan
s/ Edward G. Seferian
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
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IN MEMORIAM
ROBERT JEROME GLENNON, ESQ.
1912---1980
Devoted and loving husband of M. Genevieve (Mullin) Glennon,
who predeceased him, and loving father of Robert J. Glennon,
Jr. Professor of Law at Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan
and daughter, Priscilla.
Bob was a graduate of Boston College and Harvard Law Schoch
and a veteran of World War II having served as a Lieutenant
in the United States Navy aboard the Cruiser, U.S.S. Pitts-
burgh.
Mr. Glennon was an active and successful trial lawyer for
many years in the Commonwealth and maintained law fffices
in Boston and Watertown.
Early in his career be became interested in Watertown politics
and government and served many years as a Library Trustee and
assisted immeasurably inmmaking our librgry-�sy'atem in Watertown
FREE AND GREAT.
Turning his attention to our legislative body in Watertown.
Bob was elected and reelected several timegto the position of
Moderator of this Town Meeting and served in this position
admirably - utilizing his dry humor - demonstrating his legal
talent - admonishing sowetirmep' when necessary - but, at all
time, moving the meeting to conclude its business as expedites .. ,
iously as possible.
Bob was a dedicated person, born of another generation, and
well respected throughout the Commonwealth and, most import-
antly, within his beloved community. It is only fitting that
this Memoriam for Robert Jerome Glennon be declared before the
last Town Meeting of the oldest Town Meeting in existence.
On a personal note, Bob and I were associated in the practice
of law for a number of years in Watertown and, during this
period, I becceme personally aware of the fine attributes of
this gentleman who was one of two recommending sponsors for
my admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
Finally, on behalf of the Robert Jerome Glennon Memorial
Committee,
(1) The Honorable Patrick B.•.Ford, Selectman
(2) Robert J. Plunkett, Esq.
(3) Mr. James H. Sullivan
(4) Mr. Frederick S. Griffin
(9) Mr. Joseph McManus
We extend to his son and daughter and other members of his family the
warmest felicitations and gratitude of this Town Meeting and
declare that Robert Jerome Glennon, Esq., will never be forgotten
for HE was the complete &man Beim.
For the Committee
Edward G. Seferian, Chairman
Patrick B. Ford
Robert J. Plunkett
James H. Sullivan
Frederick S. Griffin
Joseph McManus
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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 horn the same
shall be raised and what sums are to be transferred from Assessors Appellate
Tax Board Expense; Assessors Appraisal Fees; Sale of Lots Fund; Sales of Tam
Land; P.O. 92-512 Revenue Sharing Funds; Anti Recession 1976 - Title II;
Coolidge School Remodeling; Brame School Remodeling; Three Hundred-Fiftieth
Anniversary of the Settlement of the Tam of Watertown Committee Revolving
Fund; Municipal Skating Arena; Purchase of Land; Access Road; Parking Meter
Fund; Water Construction; Ambulance Service; Excess atd Deficiency Account and
any amount to be paid from Federal Funds; or take any action relating thereto.
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the following items as shorn in schedule be and are
hereby appropriated for the use of the various departments for the period
beginning July 1, 1981 and ending June 30, 1982.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (1,292,086.00)
TOWN MANAGER 40,000.00
Administrative Assistant 22,882.00
Confidential Secretary 13,637.00
Selectmen Princcpal Clerk 11,759.00
Longevity 1,900.00
Personnel Assistant 19,945.00
Principal Clerk 11,353.00
Salary Clerk 1,750.00
Clerical Help (P.T.) 2,552.00
Senior Building Custodian 14,686.00
Building Custodian 13,028.00
Overtime Custodians 2,500.00
Longevity 700.00
Night Differential 312.00
Inspector of Animals 1,600.00
'lam Physicians 2,174.00
Telephone 1,200.00
Dues 2,514.00
Office Supplies, Expenses 2,000.00
Collective Bargaining 5,000.00
Fuel (Tam Hall) 12,500.00
Lights (Torun Hall) 12,000.00
Supplies, MateriaZa (Tan Hall) 2,000.00
Repairs (Tam Hall) 1,500.00
Telephone (Personnel) 500.00
Printing (Personnel) 733.00
Office Supplies (Personnel) 600.00
Tam Contingent 5,000.00
Traffic Commission 200.00
Unemployment Compensation 60,000.00
Printing Town Report 8,000.00
Town Inaur. Bldg. Liab. 60,000.00
Insurance Fund, Hun, Bldg. 100,000.00
Workaman's Compensation (Carrier) 110,000.00
Workmen's Compensation (Fund) 100,000.00
TOWN COUNGZL
Council President 2,400.00
Councilors (8) 14,400.00
Council Clerk 1,000.00
Telephone 800.00
Conference Expense 1,800.00
Dues 1,000.00
Office Supplies, Expense 5,000.00
Memorial Day 3,000.00
Independence Day 2,500.00
AUDITORS DEPARTMENT
Salary of Auditor (Ch. 41, Sec. 108) 22,882.00
Head Account Clerk 13,637.00
Assistant Auditor 1,600.00
Principal Clerk 11,750.00
Senior Clerk Typist 5,815.00
Assistant Mgr., Data Processing 17,874.00
Data Entry Clerk 11,353.00
Longevity 9,90.00
Telephone _1,200.00
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Printing Forms 850.00
Office Supplies, Other Exp. 1,500.00
Data Rental Equipment 7,330.00
Data Programs, Supplies 7,800.00
Data Telephone 700.00
Town Audit 20,000.00
TREASURER'S/COLLECTOR DEPARTMENT
Salary of Treae.1Coll.-Ch.41;$ea.108J 22,882.00
Deputy Treas./Collector 2,000.00
-bead Account Clerks(2) 20,637.00
Prin. Account Clerk 12,653.00
Prin. Clerks 45,856.00
Parking Meter Collector 15,057.00
Longevity 3,500.00
Telephone 1 700.00
Insurance and Bonds 2,300.00
Office Expense 6,000.00
ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT
Salary of Assessors (Ch.41,Sec 108) 13,279.00
Board Secretary 23,637.00
Assistant Assessor 570.00
Principal.-Account Clerk 12,653.00
Longevity 2,200.00
Valuation Clerk 7,500.00
Telephone 500.00
Printing, Envelopes 2,473.00
Office Supplies, Exp. 2,000.00
Meetings 200.00
Car Allowance 200.00
Revaluation, Misc. Exp 1,400.00
Contractual Services 15,000.00
Copying Machine 1,400.00
LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Salary of Town Counsel 27,221.00
Extua Legal Service 28,800.00
Legal Secretary 12,177.00
Telephone 1,350.00
Office Supplies, Exp. 2,750.00
Expenses, Legal 2,000.00
Car Expense 780.00
TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Salary of Town Clerk (Ch.41,Sec.108) 22,882.00
Assistant Town Clerk 25,846.00
Principal Clerk 11,759.00
Longevity 1,400.00
Telephone 1,300.00
Town Clerk's Bond 60.00
Printing, Office Supplies 1,400.00
PURCIMSING DEPARTMENT
Salary Purchasing Agent 21,908.00
Senior Clerk 20,984.00
Transportation 300.00
Telephone 2,000.00
Printing 800.00
Office Expense 400.00
Postage 21,500.00
Photocopy Expans6 6,000.00
ELECTION DEPARTMENT
Salary Executive Secretary 19,265.00
Ass't Election Commissioner 11,759.00
Senior Clerk Typist 10,251.00
Election Commissioners 2,140.00
Longevity 900.00
Election Services 1.00
Printing and Supplies 2,770.00
Postage Census 1,750.00
Telephone 560.00
Printing Supplies, Services 1.00
Office Supplies, Expense 650.00
PLANNING BOARD
Town Planner 24,500.00
Assistant Planner 15,253.00
Office Expense 650.00
Telephone 650.00
Legal Notices 245.00
Subscriptions, Books 200.00
Legal Fees 1.00
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BOARD OF APPEALS
Office Supplies 360.00
Printing 120.00
Report Preparation 1,505.00
Telephone 280.00
Legal Advertising 656.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY (4,049,356.45)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salary of Chief 35,488.16
Captains (3) 81,594.70
Lieutenants (6) 144,859.96
Sergeants (10) 210,178.61
Police Officers (60) 922,604.96
Police Officers (4-3 Months) 20,000.00
Dog Officer 1,000.00
Junior Building Custodian 12,513.56
Head Clerk 13,637.00
Senior Clerk Typists (2) 20,502.00
Principal Clerk 11,759.00
Holiday Pay 65,802.04
Longevity 308.22
Ed.Incre.-Career Ineent. Plan 66,061.64
Extra Services and Expenses 9,000.00
Extra Duty Pay 38,000.00
Matron Services 1,000.00
Multi-Channel Record. Maint. 700.00
Siren, Roof Lights 800.00
Special Investigations 1,500.00
G.B.P.C. Dues 786.00
Identity Kit 360.00
Police Signal Box Expenses 2,000.00
New Floor 550.00
Zone Heating System 3,000.00
Replacement Parts, Maint. 13,000.00
Office Supplies 4,300.00
Printing Forms 500.00
Dog Officer Contingent. 3,000.00
Electricity 7,280.00
Fuel Oil 10,260.00
Telephone, Teletype 25,000.00
Building Neint*=a toe 1,800.00
Medical Expense 10,000.00
Training 5,614.60
Tuitions 110433.00
Gasoline 50,000.00
Uniforms (Regular) 21,000.00
Maint. Expense K-9 3,000.00
New Cars 29:400.00
Copy Machine 2,000.00
Radio Warranty 10,769.00
Breathalyzer Supplies 450.00
Radar Maintenance 450.00
Medical Supplies 200.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Salary of Chief 35,138.00
Deputy Chiefs (4) 104,116.00
Captains (7) I60,688.00
Lieutenants (19) 380,551.00
Mechanic (1) 22833.00
Firefighters (82) 1,072:509.00
Fire Alarm Operator (1) 17,569.O0
Principal Account Clerk 12,663.00
Holiday Pay 82,729.00
Overtirme Pay 200,000.00
Longevity 73,924.00
Incentive Pay 2,484.00
E.M.T. Carmensation 5,950.00
Extra Duty E.M.T. 4,000.00
Training E.M.T. 43 600.00
Building Maintenance 4,200.00
Fire Equipment 23500.00
Tires 1,000.00
Medical Supplies 800.00
Metro Fire Assessment 500.00
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Medical Expense 2,500.00
Training Pay, Expenses 1,000.00
Portable Radios (5) 6,500.00
Cleaning Uniforma 9,400.00
Uniforms 3,000.00
Uniforme, Contract 14,100.00
Electricity 12,500.00
Gas 450.00
Fuel Oil 20,000.00
Telephone 6,500.00
Repairs 500.00
Gasoline 15,000.00
Vehicle Repairs 6,100.00
Office Supplies 500.00
HEALTH DEPARTMENT (196,287,00)
Salary of Agent 19,945.00
Deputy Health Agent 1.00
Deputy Health Agent (Prov.) 16,526.00
Sanitary Inspector 14,686.00
Dental Hygienists 8,325.00
Principal Clerk Steno. 11,759.00
Senior Clerk 11,353.00
Nurses (2) 31,100.00
Longevity 2,000.00
Lead Testing 300.00
Hospital Care 1.00
Laboratoru Service 1,000.00
Clinics 5,000.00
Dental Clinic, Supplies 396.00
Telephone 2 000.00
Insurance 412.00
Gas, Auto Maintenance 1,000.00
Transportation 2,580.00
Office Supplies, Expenses 1,000.00
In Service Training 500.00
Emergency Energy 3,000.00
MULTI SERVICE CENTER
Salary c f Pirector 17,874.00
Secretary 4,055.00
Social Worker 24,140.00
Comm. Relations Specialist 11,759.00
Janitorial Services 1,248.00
Youth Coordinator 8,196.00
Supplies 200.00
Te lephonel 158.00
Gas, Fuel 2,600.00
Electricity 1,300.00
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (2,739,636.00)
Administration:
Superintendent Public Works 29,676.00
Ass't Supt./Personnel 24,829.00
!lead Clerk 13,637.00
Principal Account Clerks (3) 37,237.00
Senior Clerks (2) 19,801.00
Meter Headers (2) 16,676.00
Labor (83) 904,146.00
Overtime 45,7.07.00
Longevity 63,729.00
Printing Expenses 4,000.00
Service Contracts 1,000.00
Office Supplies, Expenses 2,400.00
Car Expense 2,848.00
Highway Section
Foreman (2) 17,195.00
Construction 20,000.00
General Maintenance 25,000.00
Snow and Ice Removal 100,000.00
Street and Sidewalk Maint. 125,000.00
Traffic Painting and Signs 5,000.00
Rubbish Disposal 545,000.00
' The Multi Service Center will participate in grants from
the Department of Mental Health, Public Welfare, Department
of Public Health, and or grants from private foundations,
said funds to be expended upon receipt.
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Utility Section:
Ass't Supt. -Utilities 22,625.00
Foreman 17,295.00
Water Survey 10,000,00
Materials and Supplies 35,000.00
Phosphate 2,000.00
Sewer Maintenance 12,000.00
Cemetery and Grounds Section:
Ass't Superintendent 22,625.00
Foreman 17,195.00
Materials and Expenses 20,000 00
Trees, Shrubs 1,500.00
Playground Equipment 2,000.00
Chain Sawa 650.00
Engineering and Inspection Section:
Torn Engineer 24,829.00
Senior Engineer Gr.2 (2) 29,372.00
Junior Engineer Gr.1 12,653.00
Inspector Plumbing and Gas 19,265.00
Sealer, Weights and Measures 16,526.00
Ass It Supt.-Wire 20,480.00
l Eleotrician 19,120.00
Lineman (1) 17,195.00
Wire Maintenance 5,000.00
Equipment Section:
Aea't Supt. 22,625.00
Repair Shop Toole 500.00
Gas 900.00
telephone 8,000.00
Fuel 18,000.00
Work Clothes 14,000.00
Electricity 12,000.00
Parts 30,000.00
Gasoline, Oil, Etc 36,000.00
Tires 6,000.00
Electricity 263,000.00
VETERAN'S SERVICES (69,645.00)
Salary of Agent 18,346.00
Clerk Typist 9,919.00
Veteran's Benefits 40,000.00
Office Supplies 400.00
Telephone 500.00
Car Expense 480.00
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT* (9,938,582.00)
Administration:
Salaries 258,601.00
Other Expense 38,230.00
Instruction:
Salaries 6,739,879.00
Other Expense 368,439.00_
Other School Services:
Salaries 333,028.00
Other Expense 278,503.00
Operation and Maint. of Plant:
Salaries 398,129.00
Other Expense 468,052.00
Fuel 451,700.00
Fixed Charges 99,300.00
Acquisition of Fixed Assets 3,000.00
Programs with other Districts 701,727.00
*School Department budget to be decreased in various accounts by:
Public Lang 94-142 $144,730.00
Public Lam 89-313 28,875.00
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT (546,075.00)
Professional Staff 276,816.00
Permanent P.T. Staff 43,745.00
Part Time Staff 21,311.00
Custodial & Clerical 52,746.00
Overtime (Cult. & Sunday) 1,482.00
Longevity 9,732.00
Office Supplies & Expense 2,850.00
Printing 2,200.00
Postage 2,500.00
Building Maint. & Supplies 3,600.00
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Library Supplies 4 Materials 7,502.00
Books & Other Libr. Materials 70,963.00
0 C L C Term Use 8,264.00
Telephone 5,500.00
Electricity 25,000.00
Fuel 15,000.00
Gas & Water 150.00
Delivery & Travel 1,050.00
Maint. Supplies & Materials 4,300.00
Furniture & Fixtures 1,220.00
Building Repairs & Remodelling 146.00
RECREATION DEPAR774ENT (244,126.60)
Salary of Director 19,265.00
Assistant Director 3,825.00
Head Supervisor 1,000.00
Principal Account Clerk 22,653.00
Longevity 800.00
Supervisor's Salaries 31,632.60
Printing 300.00
Telephone 1,000.00
Auto Allowance 1,000.00
Sports Equipment 2,400.00
Office Supplies 1,200.00
Cramp Pequoesette Salaries 9,200.00
Insurance 200.00
Supplies and Expenses 1,300.00
Programs M/Handicapped Salaries 9,700.00
Supplies 1,200.00
Outdoor Skating 160.00
MUNICIPAL SKATING ARENA
Manager 19,827.00
Assistant Manager 13,923.00
Zanboni Mechanic 6,853.00
Zanboni Operator 28,542.00
Clerk Typist (P.T.) 1,500.00
Skate Guards & Monitors 1,806.00
Police Officers 1,120.00
Instructors, Skating Lessons 1,800.00
Electricity 55,450.00
Gas 10,000.00
Telephone 1,380.00
Gasoline 1,200.00
Zanboni Repairs & Parts 2,400.00
Adv., Printing, Office Supplies 1,250.00
Equipment, Repairs & Supplies 20,450.00
PUBLIC DEBT AND INTEREST (2,177,200.00)
Toren Debt 1,625,000.00
Interest 492,200.00
Short Term Interest 50,000.00
Cost of Certifying Bonds 20,000.00
UNCLASSIFIED (4,333,386.18)
Pensions & Annuities 600,000.00
Indemnification, Fire, Police 3,000.00
Cost of Living 22,000.00
Group Insurance 810,000.00
Civil Defense
Salary of Director 2,500.00
Senior Clerk (P.T.) 5,460.12
Longevity 350.00
Telephone 360.00
Supplies & Equip. (Surplus) 808.00
Office Supplies & Expense 480.00
Auxiliary Fire 3,080.00
Auxiliary Police 2,730.00
Cc mrunicati.ons 2,080.00
i Engineering 400.00
Council for the Aging
Elder Affairs Advisor 13,150.00
Clerk Typist 8,678.00
Office Supplies & Expenses 500.00
Telephone 1,200.00
Instructors Salaries 2,000.00
Supplies and Expense 200.00
Bus Maintenance 400.00
Ltw Gasoline 1,000.00
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Van Mainterancc 500.00
Van Gasoline 1,750.00
War -Insurance 1,200.00
Home Care 250.00
Elderly Lunch Program 17,350.00
Car Expenses 440.00
Recreation Expenses 1,000.00
Hot Lunch Coordinator 4,700.00
Conservation Commission
Salaries 7,628,00
Telephone 1,000.00
Office Supplies 200.00
Dues 200.00
Consulting 2,000.00
Landscaping 50U.00
Arsenal Park 22,430.00
Utilities 2,700.00
Conservation Fund 1,300.00
contributory Retirement
Pension Fund 2,413,000.00
Workmen's Comp. Credits 1,014.76
Expense Fund 32,703.00
Cdst of Living 74,223.30
Funding Pensions 200,(d00.00
Redevelopment Auth. Exp. " No approp.
Computer 50,000.00
Unpaid Bills (Art. 17) 46.00
Child Development (Art. 18) 2,875.00
14ental Healt%7 (Art 19) 15,000.00
Election Commission (Art. 22) indef. P.P. (Tabled)
Vietor<q Field Liahts (Art. 25) Defer. (P.P.I.1
25,586,380.23
"No appropriation is recommended, but the committee recommends to the
new government that ;362,23G.00 be available when and if property is
sold, to be taken from the proceeds of the sale.
VOTED: That the own of $25,686,380.23 already appropriated be raised as
follows:
Library Salaries Professional Staff to be reduced by transfer
from State Aid to Libraries, �'18,037.50 and County Aid to
Libraries 51,271.84 $ 19,309.34
To be expended from Revenue Sharing Funds:
Intrest $100,000.00
Police, Salary Police Officers 200,000,00
Fire, Salary of Firefighters 200,000.00
Library, Sal. Professional Staff 100,000.00
Recreation, Supervisor's Salaries 30,000.00
Munic. Skating, Electricity 30,000.00
U.P.W. Snow 8 Ice Removal 100,000.00
Rubbish disposal 200,000.00
St. & Side, Maint. 100,000.00
Group Insurance 200,000.00
Veteran's Benefits 40,000.00
Workmen's Compensation 50,000.00
$1,350,000.00
To be trcvmsferred from Parking Meter Funds to
Salary of Parking Meter Collector 1.5,057.00
To be transferred from E. d D. to reduce the tax rate 800,000.00
To be expended from Anti Fiscal Assistance funds
Interest 45,000.00
To be transferred from Sale of Town Owned Land
Town Debt 300,000.00
To be transferred from Purchase of Land (Access Read)
Funds:
Town Debt 205,000.00
To be transferred from Cemetery Sale of Lots Funds:
U.P.W. Labor 20,000.00
To be transferred from Amublanae Fees:
Fire, Salary of Firefighters 40,000.00
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To be expended from P. L. 89-313,Funds, School Instruction
Salaries 28,875.00
To be expended from P.L. 94-142 funds, School, Instruction,
Other Expenses 71,594.00
To be expended from P.L. 94-142 fw:da, School, Programs
Other Districts 73,136.00
To be transferred from Coolidge School Remodelling 408.69
To be transferred from Browne School Remodelling 15,764.42
To be transferred from Municipal Skating Arena 520.88
D.E;,,W. Street & Sidewalk Maintenance 16,693.99
To be transferred from 350th Anniversary Celebration:
D.P.W. Labor 11,735.07
To be transferred from Assessors Revaluation Account
Assessors Revaluation, Expense 1,400.00
Contaaotural Service 15,000.00
Copying Machine 1,400.00 17,800.00
$2,914,200;Q0
and the balance of $22,672,179,83 be assessed on the levy of the current year.
FOOTNOTES TO THE BUDGET
As is our custom, we have docwnented in this space, those budget items
wnicn underwent exceptional action not catahogued in the final votes
under Article 3.
June 8, 1981.
Selectman McDermott offered the following written motion under Article
3, which was moved, seconded, and approved on a unanimous voice vote
of the meeting:
VOTED: That the budget including each and every line item therein,
with the exception of Salary of Election Commissioners and salary of
Executive Secretary on page 11 thereof, as recommended jointly by the
Department Heads and the Finance Committee, be adopted as they appear
in the report of the Finance Committee.
Meeting Member Maurice Carney moved Article 26 be taken up in con-
junction with this vote on the budget. Upon Selectman McDermott's
explanation of a continuing commitment to the developep=39 of an
Industrial Access Road in Precincts 4 and 5, as evidenced by the
Finance Committee recommendation, Mr. Carney withdrew his motion
regarding Article 26.
Upon a motion by the Hoard of Selectmen, and agreement by the Town
Meeting, Article 21 and 22 were taken up in conjunction with the
line items - Salary of Election Commissioners, and Salary of Exec-
utive Secretary, under the Election Department.
On a standing vote with 62 in favor, and 58 opposed, no appropriation
was voted on the line item - Salary of Executive Secretary, under
the Election Department.
On a voice vote, indefinite postponement was voted on the line item
Salary of Election Cammissionere under the Election Department. A
subsequent standing vote on the some question was interrupted by a
request for an opinion of Town Counsel, on the effects of the prov-
iaione of Mass. Gen. Laws, Chapter 51, Section 83 on this line item.
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Following Tam Counsel's ruling that under Mass. Genl Lau. Chapter
51, Section 23, Tam Meeting eauld refuse to appropriate a ealary
for the Executive Secretary, but Tam Meeting must apprppnaate
salaries for Election Commissioners, The Board of Selectmen and the
Finance Committee witiulrew their respective motions for indefinite
postponement and no appropriation on the line item - Salary of
Election Commissioners.
An appropriation of 02,140.00 was voted, on a voice vote, for the
salary of Election Commissioners.
On a standing vote, with 69 in favor and 53 opposed, reconsideration
of the Meetindits action under the line item - Salary of Executive
Secretary was voted.
On a standing vote, with 55 in favor and 70 opposed, a vote of no
appropriation under line item - Salary of Executive Seere" was
defeated.
On a voice vote, the Meeting appaopri.ated a salary of $19,265.00
for the Executive Secretary.
Subsequently, Article 21 was postponed indefinitely, and Article 22
was tabled by the Meeting.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Torun will vote to appropriate the necessary sums of
money to pay that portion of the Tam Debt, plus interest which matures prior
to July 1, 1982, direct how the same shall be raised; or take any action relat-
ing thereto.
(Request of Torun Treasurer/Collector)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the awn of One million six hundred twenty five
thousand dollars, ($1,625,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to pay that
portion of the town debt due previous to July 1, 1982, and the anon of Four
hundred ninety-two thousand two hundred dollars, ($492,200.00) is appropriated
to pay that portion of the town interest due previous to July 1, 1982, and that
said appropriations and ®counts be assessed on the polls and estates of the
current year.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Tam Treasurer, with
the approval of the Town Council-or other appropriate governmental offical, to
borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial
year beginning July 1, 1981, in accordance with the provisions of General Lanus,
Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within
one year, and renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less
them one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17; or
take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Town Treasurer/Collector)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Torun Treasurer, with the approval of a majority
pf all the members of the Town Council, be and hereby is authorized to borrow
money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year
beginning July 1, 1981 in accordance with the provisions of General Laws c. 44,
sections 1 and 4, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one
year, and to renew any note or notes our may be given for a period of less than
one year in accordance with General Lanus, Chapter 44, section 17.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Torun will vote to transfer unused balances already
appropriated and not expended from Tam share of Anti-Receesion Fiends, author-
ized under the Public Works &nployment Act of 1976.P.L. 94-369, and trmnsfer
said funds back to P.L. 94-369 Anti-Recession Account.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Torun transfer unused balances already approp-
riated and not expended from the Tam'.s share of Anti-Recession Funds author-
ized under the Public Works Onployment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369 and transfer
said funds back to P.L. 94.369 Anti-Recession Account.
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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will authorise the Town Council or other
appropriate governmental offical 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 the Anti-Reeesaion Funds, authorized
under the Public Works &iployment 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 expenditures, 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 custom-
arily provided by the Tam; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Bated of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (unanimously) that the Town Manager, with the approval of a majority of
all of the members of the Town Counei.Z,:*ia authorized to expend, or to obligate
the expenditure of the sums of money, funds and the interest thereon, which
sums have been received to date as the Town's share of the Anti-Recesaion Funds,
authorized under the Public Works &nployment Act of 1976, P.L. 94-369, Title II,
for the purpose of maintaining current public services and employment levels;
and further the Town Manager is authorized to expend or obligate for expendi-
ture such auras, as may be received during the fiscal year 1982, and interest
to be earned thereon, within six months of the receipt thereof, such Rinds to
be expended by various departments for the maintenance of basic services cust-
omarily provided by the Town.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unused balances already
appropriated and not expended fromP.L. 92-512 Account, and transfer said awns
back to P.L, 92-612 Account. (Revenue Sharing Funds)
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Town transfer unused balances already appropria-
ted and not expended from P.L. 92-512 Account and transfer said scans back to
P.L. 92-512 Account.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Council or other
appropriate governmental offical to expend or to obligate the expenditure of
sums of money, funds, and the interest earned thereon, which sums have been
received to date as the Town share of the Revenue Sharing Funds authorized
under P.L. 92-512, and further to authorize the expenditure or obligate for the
expenditure of such awns as may be received prior to the next Tam Meeting,
and interest to be earned thereon, such fund to be expended by various depart-
ments for the maintenance of basic services customarily provided by the Town;
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Tam Manager, with the approval of a majority of
all the members of the Town Council, is authorized to expend, or to obligate
the expenditure of the sums of money, funds and the interest earned thereon,
which scans have been received to date as the Town's share of Revenue Sharing
Funds authorized under P.L. 92-512, and further that the Town Manager is
authorized to expend or obligate for expenditure such awns as may be received
during fiscal year 1982, and interest earned thereon, such funds to be expend-
ed by various departments for the maintenance of basic services customarily
provided by the Town.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Tam will vote to authorize the Town Council or
other appropriate governmental offical to apply for and expend federal and
state funds for identified projects; or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the.Town Manager, with the approval of a majority
of all the members of the Town Council, be and hereby is authorized to apply
for and expend federal and state funds for identified projects.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of two hundred
and twenty five thousand dollars ($225,000.00) to be expended for design and
construction engineering services for the reconstruction of Watertown Street,
North Beacon Street and Arsenal Street direct how the awn shall be raised; or
take any act,.on relating thereto.
(Request of the Department of Public Works and Town Treasurer/Collector)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Town appropriate the awn of Two hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000.00) for the design and construction
engineering services for the reconstruction of Watertown Street, North Beacon
Street and Arsenal Street; said sum to be included in the appropriation for
the Town Debt.
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ARTICLE 12. To see if tho Town will vote to amend Article 3 under Protection
of Persons & Property, Fire Department, line item Firefighters from 61 to 82
Firefighters, and Police Department, line item Police Officers from 50 to 60
Police Officers, so that as soon as monies become available the new incoming
Town Council will know that it is the intent of this Town Meeting to bring the
Fire Department and the Police Department back up to its proper strength; or
take any action relating thereto. (Request of the Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: A motion to postpone indefinitely was defeated an a voice vote.
VOTED: That the Town amend Article 3 under the category Protection of Persons
and Property, by increasing the authorized number of Firefighters from 61 to 82
positions and by increasing the authorized rwmber of Police Officers from 50 to
60 positions.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Tarn will vote to amend Section 7 of Chapter 10 of
the By-Laws of the Town by striking out under Schedule A thereof the following:
Data Entry Clerk S-2 $10,251
and inserting in place thereof the following:
Data Entry Clerk S-4 $11,353
Or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: To adopt Article 13 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 14. 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 Aclninis-
trative and Clerical Group the foZlowi.ng;
Elder Affairs Advisor S-4 $11,353
and inserting in place thereof the folZowir.n:
Elder Affairs Advisor S-7 Maximum $13,150
Or take any action relating phereto
(Request of the Personnel Board)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Article 14 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to approve the removal of all employ-
ee positions under the labor service in the Department of Public Works from the
provisions of General Laws C. 31, the Civil Service Act,, or take any action
relating thereto.
(Request of the Personnel Board)
June 8, 1981
MOTEDt to postpone Article 15 indefinitely
ARTICLE 76. To see if the Tam will vote to authorize the Town Council or
other appropriate governmental official to petition the General Court to exempt
Watertown fmm the provisions of General Laws c.47 section 47G, the so-called
"Chief's Ratio Law"; or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: A motibm.to postpone indefinitely was defeated with 56 in favor and
61 opposed.
VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen, and or the Town Manager with the approval
of a majority of all the members of the Town Council, are authorized to petit-
ion the General Court to enact legislation to exempt Watertown from the provis-
ions of General Laws c. 47, section 47G, the so-called "Chief's Ratio Law".
ARTICLE 17. .To see if the Town, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 44,
Section 64, will authorize payment of any one or more of the following unpaid
bills of previous years, in the amounts indicatad below and which may be legal-
ly unenforceable due to the insufficiency of the approriations therefor:
(Fire Department)
Robert A. Provost, Jr., M.D., Inc. $30.00
Robert A. Provost, Jr., M.D., Inc. $16.00
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) That the sum of Forty-six dollars ($46.00) be appropriat-
ed for the purpose of paying the following unpaid bills, said bills having
been unpaid due to the insufficiency of the appropriation in the year in which
said bills were incurred, said sum to be assessed on the tax levy of the
current :ar;
(Fire Department)
Robert A. Provost, Jr., M.D., Inc $30.00
Robert A. Provost, Jr., M.D., Inc. $16.00
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ARTICLE 18. To see if the Tam will vote to appropriate the awn of $2,875.00
to be expended under the direction of the Tam Manager 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 8, 1981
VOTED: that the Town appropriate the awn of Two thousand eight-hundred
seventy-five foZlare ($2,875.00) to provide funds for a child development
program for pre-school children in Watertown, said awn to be expended under the
direction of the Tan Manager and to be assessed onthe current tax levy.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the awn of $15,000.00
for the fiscal year commencing July, 1981 to provide cooperative or complement-
ary facilities to a children's mental health center, established in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 123 of the General Laws, in cooperation with the
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, the Town of BeZmont,and the City of
Waltham, and to provide payment for services rendered by such center, pursuant
tb.,Section 5 (40C) of Chapter 40 of the General Laws and any acts in amendnent
thereof and in addition thereto, and to determine how the same shall be raised
and by whom expended; or take any action relating thereto.
June 8, 2982 ('Request of Board of Sela&hmen)
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Town appropriate the awn of Fifteen thousand
dollars ($15,000.00) to provide cooperative or complimentary facilities to a
children's mental health center established in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 1234of the General Laws in cooperation with the Massachusetts Dep-
artment of Mental Health, the Tam of Belmont and the City of Waltham and to
provide payment for services rendered by such center, pursuant to Section
5(40C) of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, and any acts in amendment thereof,
said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager and-the School
Committee and to be assessed on the levy of the current year.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Tam will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter
32, Section 20 (cZ/2) as amended which act provided for compensation of Board
Members. (Request of Watertown Retirement Board)
June 8, 1981
V0Y D: to postpone Article 20 indefinitely.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to petition the Legislature to
repeal the provisions of Chapter 432 of the Act& of 1970 which was an act
providing for a Board of Election Commissioners for the Tam of Watertown,
and re-establish the Board of Registrars of Voters as provided in sections
eight through sixteen inclusive of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and
nineteen as amended.
(Request of the Watertown Finance Committee)
June 8, 2981
VOTED: to postpone Article 21 indefinitely.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to maintain the Board of Election
Commissioners budget at $53,016.00 so that they may compy with the Mass. Gen-
eral Laws, to see that the Street Listing, the Jury List and the Voting List,
all mandated by law are completed, and no court orders or fines will be levied
on the Board of Election Commissioners or the Town of Watertown, or take any
action relating thereto.
(Request of Charles J. robin and others)
June 8, 2981
VOTED: To table Article 22.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to establish a acheduZe of fees for
those licenses, permits, certified copies, and other services provided by the
Town Clerk's office, pursuant to the authority granted by Mass. General Laws,
Chapter 262, Section 34; and to codify those fees in a document entitles
"Schedule of Fees" to be recorded and publicly posted in the Tan Olerk's
office, or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the Town Clerk)
Jugs 8, 1981
VOTED: That the Town vote to authorise the Town Clerk to establish a schedule
of fees for those licenses, permits, certified copies, and other services
provided by the Tan Clerk's Office, as enumerated in Mass. Gan'l. Laws Chap.
262 Section 34 and pursuant to the Authority granted therein, and further, that
these fees be enumerated in a document entitled "Schedule of Fees" to be re-
corded and publicly posted in the Town Clerk's Office.
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ARTICLE 24. To see if the Tam will vote to adopt a By-Low setting a one
($1.00) dollar additional fae on all dog licenses granted in the Town of
Watertown, pursuant to the authority granted in Mass. Generl Laws,Xhapter
240, Section 173, and in compliance with Chapter 140, Section 139; or take
any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the Town Clerk)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: That the Town adopt the following new section 26B, under Chapter 6,
By-Laws of the Town of Watertown, pursuant to the authority granted in Mass.
General Laws, Chapter 140, Seetion173, and in compliance with Chapter 140,
Section 139:
SECTIOII: 26B.
ALL persons purchasing county dog licenses in the Town of Watertown shall
be levied an additional $1.00 fee on said License, pursuant to the authority
granted in Mass. General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 173, and in compliance
with Chapter 140, Section 139, said fee to be retained by the Town of
Watertown.
ARTICLEL5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the balance of funds
from the appropriation for Lights at Victory Field, Article 52 of the 1980
Annual Town Meeting, to the Victory FZd. Lighting Account of the Department
of Public Works, said aum to be used to pay the fixed Edison dharge for having
the trazf'former at Victory Field during the months of November and December,
1981 and January, February, March and April, 1982 or take any action relating
thereto. (Request of Joseph J. DelRaso and others)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: To postpone Article 25 indefinitely
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Town Auditor to carry
forward, into the Fiscal 1982 budget, the unexpended balances in the so-called
Industrial Access Road account, originally established by vote under Article
97 of the 1974 Annual Town Meeting to pay for the cost of plans and specific-
ations and land acquisition for the proposed project and amended by vote
wider Article 39 of the 1976 Annual Town Meeting to allow for use of the
funds for additional design and environmental impact studies. The appropri-
ation will be used to fund any further expenses associated with this project
and will be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen; or take
any other action relating thereto. (Request of William Eaton and others)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: To postpone Article 26 indefinitely
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize that the care and
control of all buildings under the jurisdiction of the Watertown School
Department shall be transferred to the care and control of the Town Council
or other appropriate governmental official; or take any other action relating
thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: To postpone Article 27 indefinitely
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Tom will authorize the Moderator and Selectmen
of the Town td appoint a Camamittee consisting of five (5) members to be
known as the Watertown Recycling ComrrrLttee; to establish and implement a
recycling program in Watertown. The Committee shall consist of the following
members: one (1) member of the Board of Health, one (1) member of the Conser-
vation Commission, one (1) member of the Board of Public Mnrks and two (2)
citizens at Large, residents of the Town. The Corwiittee shall elect from its
memberainip, a Chairman and a Secretary.
(Request of Board of Health)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Town Moderator and Selectmen are authorized to
appoint a committee consisting of five (5) members to be known as the
Watertown Recycling Committee; to establish and implement a recycling program
in Watertown. The Committee shall consist of the following members; one (1)
member of the Board of Health, one (1) member of the Conservation Commission,
one (1) member of the Board of Public Worker and two (2) citizens at large,
residents of the 'Town. The Committee shall elect from its membership, a
Chairman and a Secretary.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Select-
men to petition the General Court to enact legislation permitting the Town to
establish, in the tam treasury a revolving fund in which shall be deposited
the appropri.atoons, receipts, conti-ibuticns and other monies of the Watertown
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Recycling Program, (a non-profit organisation), and any and all such funds
received by the Tam Treasurer shall be kept separate from any other monies,
that a percentage of all receipts be deposited into the town general fund,
funds or property of the town and interest thereof shall be expended at the
direction of the Watertown Recycling Committee wi.thoujk further appropriation
in such manner and at such time as shall in the discretion of said Committee
beat serve and promote the purpose for which said Program was established, the
provisions of section fifty-three of Chapter forty-four of the General Laws
notwithstanding.
(Request of Board of Health)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: That the Selectmen are authorised and directed to petition the General
Court to enact legislation permitting the Town to establish, in the tam trea.
sury a revolving fund in which shall be deposited the appropriations, receipts,
contributions and other monies of the Watertown Recycling Program, ( a non-
profit organization), and any and all such funds received by the Town Treasur-
er shall be kept separate from any other monies, that a percentage of all
receipts be deposited into the town general fund, funds or propert; of the
tam and interest thereof shall be expended at the direction of the Watertown
Recycling Committee without further appropriation in such manner and as such
time as shall in the discretion of said Committee best serve and promote the
purpose for which said Program was established, the provisions of section
fifty-three of Chapter forty-four of the General Laws notwithstanding.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to approve the renewal of the use
of a revolving fund by the Watertown Recreation Commission, said revolving
fund having been originally established by vote under Article 57 of the 1956
Annual Tam Meeting and approved by the.-General Court under Chapter 52 of the
Acts and Resolves of 1956, or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Watertown Recreation Commission)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: That the Tarn hereby approves the renewal of the use of a revolving
fund by the Watertown Recreation Commission, said revolving fund having been
originally established by vote under Article 57 of the 19.56 Annual Town Meet-
ing and approved by the General Court under Chapter 52 of the Acts and Resol-
ves of 1956
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Tam will vote to accept the provisions of M.C.L.
C. 71 Section 71E and authorize the School Committee to accept monies and
establish revolving accounts without further appropriation; or take any action
relating phereto.
(Request of Watertown School Committee)
June 8, 1981
VOTED:(Unanimously) that the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws c. 71 Section 71E authorizing the School Committee to accept monies
and establish revolving accounts withour further appropriation.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 6, Police Regulat-
ions, Section 35, of the By-Laws of The Inhabitants of Watertown, by amending
the following Section:
SECTION 35.
Except as otherwise permitted by law, no person, firm or corporation owning
occupying or in control of property located at the intersection of any streets
or highways of said Town, shall erect, permit or maintain any fence, wall,
hedge, or other pZanting, sign or other structure within ten feet of the
property line thereof if the same exceeds three feet in height or if it limits,
interferes with or otherwise obstructs the view or visibility across the
corner of said intersection within a triangle bounded by the property lines
and a straight line drawn between points on each such property line twenty-
five feet fran the intersection of said property lines, of vehicular traffic
entering or leaving said intersection.
to read as folds:
SECTION 35.
Except at otherwise permitted by. law, no person, firm or corporation
owning, occupying or in control of property located at the intersection of
any streets or highways of said Town, shall erect, permit or maintain any
fence, wall, hedge or other planting, sign or other structure, place vehicles
or any other object within ten fret of the property line thereof if the same
exceeds two feet in height or if it limits, interferes with or otherwise
obstructs the view or visiblity across the corner of said intersection within
a triangle bounded by the property lines and a straight line drawn between
points on each such property line twenty-five feet from the intersection of
said property lines, of vehicular traffic entering or leaving said intersect-
ion
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Or act on anything relative thereto.
(Request of the Board of Selectmen)
Jute 8, 1931
VOTED: (Unanimously) that Chum ter 6, Police Regulations, Section 35, of the
By-Laws of the Inhabitants of Watertown be amended by striking said Section
35 and inserting in place thereof the following:
SECTION 35
Except as otherwise permitted by law, no Person, firm or corporation owning,
occupying or in control of property located at the intersection of any streets
or highways of said Town, shall erect, permit or maintain any fence, wall,
hedge or other planting, sign or other structure, pZacevehicles or any other
object within ten feet of the property line thereof if the same exceeds three
feet in height or if it limits, interferes with or otherwise obstructs the
view or visibility across the corner of said intersection within a triangle
bounded by the property lines and a straight line drawn between points on
each such property line twenty-feet from the intersection of said property
lines, of vehicular traffic entering or leaving said intersection.
ARTICLE 33. To amend the By-Laws of the Tam of Watertown by including under
Chapter 6 - Police Regulations, after Section 43, the following new Section:
SECTION 43-A
Licanses issued under Section 43 shall be automatically renewed for the
nest annual license period upon application by the holder thereof during the
month of November upon payment of the fee, provided that said license is of
the scarce type as the expiring license and covers the same licensed prffinn ses
and all of the Laws and Codes applicable thereto are complied with. If the
application does not neet the conditions hereunder, it shall be treated as an
application for a new license and all the proeedarres set forth under Section
43 shall be applicable thereto.
1. The Renewal consists of the AFFIDAVIT only
2. The affidavits must be available to licensees for signature
November I through November 30. (Thereafter the provisions
of Section 43 shall be applicable, advertisement, hearing, etc.)
3. "Authorized officers" are not to sign the affidavits, these are
to be signed only by the individual licensee, a partnership or
the Manager of a corporations they are the persons responsible
for the conduct of the licensed premises.
or take any action relating thereto.
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) to adopt Article 33 as printed in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Purchasing Agent to
convey, by sale or gift, the official chair and certain other personal desk
effects to the retiring Board of Selectmen, said Board being the last Board
of Selectmen to serve in the Town-vf Watertown since the Board was established
in 1634; or take any other action pertaining thereto.
(Request of Purchasing Department)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: To postpone Article 34 indefinitely.
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,
acting as the Board of Public Works to change the name of French Terrace, a
public way within the Tam, to Ralph A,.Piteri Terrace, World War II fallen
hero; or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of State Representative Salvatore Ciccarelli and the Board of
Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of
Public Works, be and hereby is authorized to change the name of-French Terrace,
a public way within the Town to Ralph A. Piteri Terrace.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote that the area surrounding the Parker
School on Watertown Street, i.e. the skating rink, baseball diamond, and play
area, be named the Warrant Officer James P. Casey Park
(Request of Barbara A. Roberts and others)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of
Public Works is authorized and directed to dedicate and .name the area surr-
ounding the Parker School on Watertown Street, namely the skating rink, base-
ball diamond, and play area as the Warrant Officer James P. Casey Park.
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ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Logs of the Town
by adding a new Chapter 15 to be entitled "Fire Regulations", said new
chapter to contain, as Section 1, the following:
1. An approved smoke detector shall be installed outside the
sleeping areas in each dwelling unit. ALL smoke detectors
should be ceiling mounted with additional detectors located
on each habitable level, including the basement.
a. In one, and two family dwelling homes these smoke
detectors may be battery operated and single station type.
b. In three to five family dwelling homes the smoke detectors
within the adoelling units may be single station type. The
smoke detectors that are required on all hallway levels and
in the basamment shall be permanently wired and shall be
interconnected, so that when one sounds all sound. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to install and to
maintain these systems and they shall be tested annually by
a competent person who shall notify the Watertown/Fire
Department in writing of such test Plans for these systems
shall be approved by the Read of the Watertown Fire Depart-
ment and the Watertown Inspector of Buildings before install-
ation.
c. This By-Law will go into effect ninety (90) days after
approval of Town Meeting.
or take any other action relating thereto.
(Request of the Fire Department)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: A motion to postpone indefinitely was defeated with 47 in favor,
and 63 opposed.
VOTED: To adopt Article 37 as printed, and as amended, as fellows:
VOTED: That the By-Lava of the Tam be amended by adding a new Chapter
15 to be entitled "Fire Regulations", said new Chapter to contain, as
Section 1, the following:
1. An approved smoke detector shall be installed outside
the sleeping areas in each ddoelling unit. All smoke
detectors should be ceiling mounted with additional
detectors located on each habitable Level, including
the basement.
a. In one and two and three family dwelling homes
these smoke detectors may be battery operated -
and single station type.
b. In four and five family ddoelling homes the smoke
detectors within the duelling units may be single
station type. Upon the sale or transfer of such
property, the smoke detectors that are required
on all hallway Levels or suitable locations and
in the basement shall be permanently wired and
shall be interconnected, so that when one sounds
all sound. It shall be the responsibility of
the property owner to install and to maintain
these systems and they shall be tested annually
by a competent person who shall notify the
Watertcam Fire Department in writing of such teat.
Plans for these systems shall be approved by the
Read of the Watertown Fire Department and the
Watertown Inspector of Buildings before install-
ation.
c. This By-Law will go into effect ninety (90) days
after the approval of Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to authorise the Town Council or
other appropriate governmental officaZ to enter into an agreement with the
Trustees of the Mt. Auburn Cemetery for the purpose of arranging an annual
payment, in lieu of real estate taxes, by said Trustees to the Town of
Watertown; said agreement to replace a prior agreement between the parties
originally approved at the 1949 Annual Tam Meeting, or take any action
relating thereto:
(Request of Board of Selectmen)
June 8, 1981
VOTED: (Unanimously) that the Board of Selectmen and/or the Town Manager
with the approval of a majority of all the members of the Town Council be
and hereby are authorized to enter into an agreement with the Trustees
of the Mt. Auburn Cemetery for the purpose of arranging an annual payment,
in lieu of real estate taxes, by said Trustees to the Town of Watertown,
said agreement to replace a prior agreement between the parties origin-
ally approved by the 1949 Annual Tcwn Meeting.
NOTES:
Prior to the final vote under Article 3, and prior to the close of the
final Town Meeting, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Thomas J.
McDermott rose for the purpose of presenting a citation, fmn the Board,
to Moderator Thomas C. Menton for his dedicated service and outstanding
leadership of this Town Meeting, said citation was both to Mr. Menton on
the end of his service as Moderator, and symbolically to all Town Meeting
Members on the close of their tenure.
Selectman, Richard E...Mastrangelo rose ,for the purpose of presenting cit-
ations, form the Board, to six veteran: Town Meeting Members who each had
served as members of this meeting for over 30 cons eetivs. years. Receiving
citations of thanks and congratulations were: Robert B. Chase, Gerard J.
Bloomer, Joseph C. Zaino, Janes B. Luck, Edna Bogosian, and Maurice R.
Carney. Mr. Carney with 34 years tenure, was the acknowledged dean of
this Town Meeting, and he expressed the gratitude of all the recipients.
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Thomas J. McDermott rose to present
the following resolution which was duly adopted by this Town Meeting.
WHEREAS: The Tam of Watertown was founded in 1630 and has been governed
since its founding by a Selectman-Town Meeting form of government;
and,
WHEREAS: This Town Meeting is the oldest, continuous legislative body in
North America; and,
WHEREAS: The people of the Town of Watertown have adopted a new charter
establishing an Town Manager-Town Council form of government
to take full effect on July 1, 1981; and,
WHEREAS: Tnis Annual Tarn Meeting will be the final in a long and disting-
uished series of meetings of the inhabitanrts of the Town of
Waterton prioxx to the taking effect of the new government; and,
WHEREAS: These matters ought to be commemorated by this Town Meeting,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
THE MOTHER TOWN, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: The Town Meeting does hereby express its appreciation and ,grati-
tude to each of the people who have participated in any way in
the Town Meeting since its inception, and,
THAT: The Town Meeting does hereby express its thanks and appreciation
to all Town Officials, elected and appointed who have served
faithfully in their various capacities since 1630; and,
THAT: The Town Meeting expends its congratulations, cooperation and
best wishes to the incoming Town Manager and Tam Council,
wishing them a successful tenure as stewards of the Town of
Watertown; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
A copy of these resolutions shall be spread upon the minutes of
this Town Meeting and copies forwarded to the Tam Manager and
Town Council so that they may know of our good wishes.
Adopted by the Tam Meeting of the Town of Watertown, the Mother Town, this
8th day of June, 1981 and in the year of the founding of Watertown, the
three hundred and fifty-first.
June 8, 1981
VOTED: Final adjournment of Watertown's final Town Meeting came at 10:23
P.M., on a motion by Town Meeting Member, David M. O'Reilly there 'being no
further business to come before the meeting.
ATTEST: Janes E. Fahey, Jr.
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
>s LAW DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
924-1658
GARY S. BRACKETT
TOWN ATTORNEY
During the past year, the number of matters referred to the legal department
has increased necessitating more time and effort to assure the proper delivery
of legal services to all departments. I have been greatly supported by Ms.
Andrea Siedlecki , who has completed her fifth year as the legal secretary in
this office. In addition, Joseph H. Delehant, Esquire, Assistant Town Attor-
ney, served in a valuable capacity until his resignation to accept a corporate
position. He has been replaced by Paul Mattera, Esquire, who has rendered
excellent service in all matters assigned to him.
This office has rendered legal assistance to all Town departments, executive
officers, boards and commissions as the need has arisen. In addition, the
Town Attorney has attended and advised the Board of Selectmen and the Town
Council at each of its regular and special meetings.
At the present time, there are some ninety-eight active litigation files in
the law department representing actions pending at the District, Superior,
Appeals and Supreme Judicial Court levels as well as with numerous state and
federal agencies. During 1981 , the office also processed some eighty-seven
claims against the Town involving motor vehicle accidents, defective way and
damage to private property.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary . Brackett
Town Attorney
John Edward Abbott, Town Counsel , 1898-1915
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
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' TOWN OF WATERTOWN
�;i► ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • WATERTOWN, MASS. 02172
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DAVID G. AKILLIAN
Assistant to the Town Manager
(Personnel)
The task of the Personnel Department is to administer the efficient, equitable
personnel management system within the Town of Watertown.
Records on file in the department indicate that the Personnel Board met monthly
throughout fiscal year 1981 , to consider change-in-grade requests along with
other issues and requests of individual employees.
The Town Manager appointed David Akillian as Assistant to the Town Manager for
Personnel on October 15, 1981 . The department has continued on-going adminis-
trative duties, collective bargaining negotiations and other assigned projects
in an effort to provide Watertown with an effective, responsive system to manage
the personnel needs and responsibilities in a modern, business-like manner.
Improved methods and updated systems being implemented in the Personnel Depart-
ment assure the Town of fair, cost-effective personnel management.
We wish to thank all those individuals who have assisted us during recent months
and look forward to continued progress in service to the employees and the Town
of Watertown in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
David G. Akillian
Assistant to the Town Manager (Personnel)
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Q TOWN OF WATERTOWN
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
Telephone: (617) 924-2072
ROBERT A. MANZELLI
Purchasing Agent
The following is a report of the Purchasing Department for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1981 and the remainder of the calendar year 1981 .
The function of this department is to obtain the required products for all
departments at the best possible price and in accordance with all applicable
laws, regulations and policies.
Our department handled approximately 200 sealed bids and 10,000 purchase
orders last year, as well as maintaining a stock room containing everyday
office items such as pencils, pens, paper, etc.
The purchasing department is also charged with the operation and care of the
mailing and reproduction rooms in the Town Hall .
We are still very active in the Collective Purchasing Act which was created
by the Legislature in 1972. Under this act, we, and any other sub-divisions
of government may purchase goods and supplies from vendors who have been awarded
contracts with the State. As a result of the vast quantities required, the
prices are extremely competitive and the savings realized are substantial .
A co-operative effort between ourselves, Arlington, Belmont, Weston, Cambridge,
Waltham, and Newton for sand, salt, police cars, fuel oil , gasoline, and other
items has proven to be very effective. We will continue to increase and improve
this arrangement for the mutual benefit of all parties.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Town Manager and his staff and to all
departments for their co-operation during the year.
Robert A. Manzelli
Purchasing Agent
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924-0540
ROBERT B.McCARTHY,Chairman
JOHN J.SHEEHAN,Secretary
PATRICK B.FORD
The Watertown Contributory Retirement Board respectfully submits its
Annual Report covering the operation of the Watertown Contributory Retirement
System for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 1981.
The Retirement Board as now organized consists of: Robert B. McCarthy,
Chairman; John J. Sheehan, Secretary and Patrick B. Ford, 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 1981, Eighteen (18) were enrolled as new members of the
Watertown Retirement System, Thirty-three (33) withdrew, and Forty-four (44)
retired; which brings the active membership of the Watertown Retirement
Systems to Eight Hundred and Eighty-eight (888) .
The Forty-four who retired during the year 1981 were:
Arone, Albert Ford, Patrick Meehan, Edna
Blackburn, Margar6t Forte, Emelia Parrella, John
Bloomer, Gerard Hillier, Lillie Pellegrini, Joseph
Bolli, John Hotin, Arthur Pizzuto, Lucy
Bower, John Hotin, Claire Quinn, Robert
Bowser, Dorothy Iodice, Rudolph Quirk, John
Carlo, George Jones, Eva Russo, Angelo
Carney, Edward Jigarjian, Charles Shutt, Thomas
Chambers, Ann Kasabian, Harry Sjostedt, Warren
Coffin, John Kazanjian, Louis Swift, Vincent
Connors, Joseph Laurie, Philomena Terrazzano, George
Coutts, William Malone, Robert Walsh, Gladys
Everett, Russell Maloney, John Whittemore, James
Flaherty, Thomas McManus, Frank Farrell, Cornelius
Fratto, Frank McStay, Kenneth
It is with regret that the Watertown Retirement Board records the death
of fifteen (15) Pensioners, who passed away during the year 1981:
Bartley, Richard Devlin, James MacDonald, Francis
Carney, Raymond Gill, Katherine Miranda, Anthony
Caruso, Aurelia Maguire, Joseph Schultz, Frank
Cerrati, Frank, Sr. McCarthy, Francis Shutt, Thomas
Daley, Catherine McDermott, Mary Quirk, Francis
Res ctfully submitted,
Robert B. McCarthy, Cha rman
John J. Sheehan, Secretary
Patrick B. Ford, Member
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - 1981
Annuity Pension Total Pension Allowance
Aiello, Anthony F. June 4, 1976 $ 04 $ 4,080.62 $ 4,476.26
Alberico, Celeste July 2, 1980 -- 1,709.40 1,709.40
Arria, Santo Jan. 28, 1977 750.96 12,058.66 12,809.62
Austin, Bertha Jan. 29, 1971 -- 2,765.64 2,765.64
Barnes, Joseph July 24, 1980 1,724.40 15,670.08 17,394.48
Bartley, Richard June 27, 1975 662.56 6,354.80 7,017.36
Bartley, Ruth Sept.14,-1981 184.22 1,797.18 1 981.40
Basile, James Jan. 1, 1970 294.84 7,531.44 7,826.28
Beirne, Mary Oct. 13, 1976 560.88 3,397.74 3,958.62
Beirne, Matthew Sept.19, 1979 184.08 1,047.42 1,231.50
Bergman, Eleanor Nov. 16, 1963 110.28 1,385.64 1,495.92
Bertone, Louis Nov. 7, 1979 191.88 1,513.32 1,705.20
Beverley, Marjorie Dec. 31, 1966 590.88 7,303.56 7,894.44
Bianconi, Frances July 1, 1970 481.68 6,861.00 7,342.68
3ick, Louise Sept. 5,=_1980 683.16 4,215.60 4,898.76
Bidwell, Lucy Mar. 31, 1979 905.76 4,765.50 5,587.44
Blackburn, Margaret Oct. 1, 1981 157.74 827.67 985.41
Blackwood, Clifton Dec. 8, 1979 602.28 13,664.76 142267.04
Blake, Mary C. Mar. 1, 1975 1,056.12 8,522.04 9,578.16
Bloomer, Gerard June 30, 1981 928.08 4,632.78 5,560.86
Bloomer, Mary C. May 7, 1980 683.76 4,057.44 4,741.20
3011i, John Jan. 14, 1981 13,259.94 7,068.85 8,328.79
3oudakian, Gilda Dec. 19, 1979 -- 1,705.20 1,705.20
3owser, Dorothy July 1, 1981 182.52 961.44 1,143.96
3rady, Rose Sept. 5, 1967 414.36 8,957.40 9,371.76
3randolino, Frank Apr. 28, 1977 612.60 12,432.00 13,044.60
3rescia, Vincenza Nov. 6, 1956 177.24 2,654.70 2,831.94
3rogie, Katherine Dec. 31, 1971 489.48 6,192.66 6,682.14
3rown, Malcolm Sept.20, 1980 1,173.00 6,221.52 711394.52
3urke, Walter Nov. 25, 1971 659.16 10,272.36 10,931.52
3utler, Helen Aug. 3, 1973 333.84 2,147.46 2,481.80
3utler, Olga Mar. 1, 1961 152.88 2,991.72 3,144.60
3uttner, Ludwig Nov. 16, 1979 531.72 9,339.96 9,871.68
3ythewood, Daniel Nov. 1, 1957 210.36 10,459.80 10,670.16
:allahan, Dennis Dec. 31, 1960 280.20 7,694.32 7,974.72
:allan, Francis Feb. 28, 1979 1,7.70.72 10,766.52 12,537.24
:allan, John Nov. 14, 1974 878.52 9,146.28 10,024.80
:amilli, Donata Aug. 26, 1952 57.12 22584.65 2,641.77
:amposano, Paul Jan. 29, 1973 801.12 9,387.72 10,188.84
:amposano, Robert June 14, 1978 311.28 13,315.80 13,627.08
:aracashian, Anna June 26, 1969 64.20 684.24 748.44
:arbone, Raffaella Sept. 6, 1958 -- 2,976.18 2,976.18
:arlo, George June 1, 1981 855.68 5,234.46 6,090.14
:arney, Edward Jan. 28, 1981 2,086..07 11,019.09 13,105.16
:arney, Raymond Sept.24, 1976 334.30 2,174.05 2,508.35
:arr, Mary Nov. 15, 1966 129.72 1,587.84 1,717.56
:arroll, Richard June 20, 1960 68.16 9,921.84 9,990.00
:aruso, Aurelia Jan. 1, 1973 -- 2,555.40 2,555.40
:asey, Alice Dec. 19, 1954 121.80 2,947.02 3,068.82
:avaretta, Mildred Apr. 2, 1980 701.76 4,582.56 5,284.32
:entola, Benedict Sept.25, 1975 737.16 11,594.52 12,331.68
:errati, Frank,Sr. Apr. 4, 1979 426.15 2,069.00 2,495.15
:hamberlain, James Apr. 26, 1966 359.88 11,022.93 11,382.81
:hambers, Ann June 29, 1981 85.02 372.82 457.04
:hapman, Richard June 7, 1965 153.84 8,002.56 8,156.40
:lark, William Feb. 1, 1957 178.80 9,578.16 9,756.96
:loonan, James May 1431 1969 91.20 9,898.80 9,990.00
66
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - 1981
Cochrane, Joseph X. Jan. ' 15, 1959 $ 103.60 $ 6,575.30 $ 6,678.90
Coffin, John Oct. 30, 1980 651.52 6,931.93 7,583.45
Collins, Charles Nov. 1, 1969 272.64 8,924.76 9,197.40
Conlon, Thomas Dec. 72 1970 856.68 18,075.96 18,932.64
Connors, Virginia Apr. 1, 1957 -- 7,627.80 7'�627.80
Consolazio, Joseph May 31, 1979 950.40 4,816.68 5,767.08
Cook, Dorothy Sept. 10, 1973 519.96 5,225.28 5,745.24
Corbett, John June 20, 1978 962.28 22551.50 3,513.78
Cornick, Olive Mar 21 1952 140.28 2,763.54 2,903.82
Cowles, Alice June . 30, 1971 99.72 1,129.32 1,229.04
Critch, Stephanie Apr. 17, 1980 1,513.56 4,864.20 6,377.76
Crowley, Ann Jan. 1, 1973 -- 2,626.98 2,626.98
Cugini, David Aug. 15, 1980 1.4140.36 10,078.32 11,218.68
Curran, Kathleen July 5, 1967 147.36 19653.42 1,800.78
Daley, Catherine Dec. 31, 1967 57.13 880.81 937.94
D'Amico, Arthur Aug. 3, 1978 652.32 6,966.37 7,618.69
Dawson, Michael Dec. 24, 1968 -- 2,278.86 2,278.86
Dedeyan, Angel July 1, 1973 605.28 6,704.84 7,311.12
DeFelice, Phyllis Jan. 19 1973 -- 2,626.98 2,626.98
DeFelice, Yola Dec. 9, 1972 -- 3,085.80 3,085.80
Delleville, John... Apr. 12, 1979 1,174.20 6,622.68 7,796.88
DelRose, Emanuel Mar. 31, 1978 718.20 4,406.04 5,124.24
Deneen, Marie Nov. 16, 1978 207.00 1,380.;54 1,587.54
Devlin, James Sept. 30, 1979 1,654.01 12,805.81 14,459.82
DiDonato, Joseph Apr. 13, 1979 374.04 13,827.48 14,201.52
DiGregorio, Francisco July 31, 1964 453.72 5,670.84 6,124.56
Diodato, Leonara Aug. 24, 1961 -- 3,162.12 32162.12
Donnelly, Margaret July 13, 1979 1,296.72 8,575.80 9,872.52
Dunton, Nellie Sept. 20, 1962 -- 8,231.40 8,231.40
Durkin, Arlene Feb. 6, 1978 259.80 1,299.30 1,559.10
Durnan, James Aug. 23, 1973 517.20 8,957.76 9,474.96
Dwyer, Margaret Aug. 10, 1968 581.04 3,730.26 4,311.30
Eaton, Edward Oct. 59 1972 605.88 11,983.68 12,589.56
Elacqua, Salvatore Dec. 31, 1962 31.32 9,958.68 9,990.00
Elphick, Ruth Jan. 1, 1964 316.56 5,268.90 5,585.46
Emery, Hannah May 26, 1957 51.74 732.78 784.50
England, Gertrude Sept. 8, 1980 376.56 1,649.40 2,025.96
Evans, Ernest Jan. 5, 1977 545.52 13,916.88 14062.4A
Everett, Russell Oct. 1, 1981 393.75 2,080.89 2,474.64
Fahey, Mary Oct. 2, 1978 139.44 677.34 876.78
Fairbanks, William July 31, 1951 59.40 9,930.60 9,990.00
Fantasia, Serafino July 26, 1978 1,659.96 8,109.60 92769.56
Fay, Geraldine Dec. 22, 1957 81.72 1,062.54 1,144.26
Fay, William Sept. 1, 1965 212.04 2,988.48 3,200.52
Ferguson, Margaret Jan. 21, 1977 147.48 762.12 809.60
Ferranti, Aldo Feb. 15, 1978 448.08 3,545.28 3,993.36
Finnegan, James Sept. 21, 1963 259.44 9,484.32 9,743.76
Flaherty, Marie July 39 1980 1,288.08 6,824.16 82,112.24
Flaherty, Marion Dec. 5, 1958 , -- 3,977.10 3,977.10
Flaherty, Thomas Feb. 4, 1981 324.58 12,563.42 12,888.00
Flecca, Mary May 16, 1980 1,018.92 6,797.28 7,816.20
Fontano, John Jan. 26, 1959 36.72 7,812.36 77849.08
Fontano, Rocco Oct. 1, 1980 10333.92 8,493.96 9,827.88
Forte, Amelia Mar. 4, 1981 467.46 2,310.03 2,777.49
Forte, Anthony May 12, 1972 292.20 2,637.90 2,930.10
Forte, Pasquale Nov. 2, 1970 149.64 79374.24 7,523.88
Ford, Patrick July 1, 1981 124.86 392.22 517.08
67
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - 1981
Fournier, Philip Oct. 14, 1965 $ 366.84 $ 9,609.84 $ 9,976.68
Fratto, Frank Nov. 2, 1981 264.01 1,936.07 2,200.08
Frimmel, Stella July 2, 1980 1,269.96 5,287.92 6,557.88
Fundeklian, Antonio Aug. 1, 1969 273.84 3,009.12 3,282.96
Furdon, Thomas Nov. 6, 1974 778.32 8,100.36 8,878.68
Furey, Blanche Mar. 27, 1980 377.40 12994.64 2,372.04
Gagnon, Richard July 21, 1978 457.44 162405.08 162862.52
Gallagher, Marion Sept. 15, 1977 -- 3,440.94 3,440.94
Galligan, Lawrence Apr. 2, 1975 1,354.80 12,278.16 13,632.96
Gallo, Mae July 11, 1978 -- 6,096.18 6,096.18
Gannam, John Nov. 9, 1978 731.16 42550.16 5,281.32
Geraci, Anthony Sept. 1, 1976 342.12 13,151.16 13,493.28
Gildea, Robert Apr. 5, 1977 690.84 6,531.12 7,221.96
Gill, Katherine June 30, 1965 54.06 528.48 582.54
Gillis, F.Elizabeth Feb. 131 1970 236.76 2,162.16 2,398.92
Ginnetti, Carmella June 221 1972 -- 2,966.76 2,966.76
Glidden, William Jan. 25, 1980 1,684.56 13,540.20 15,224.76
Goolishian, Thomas July 11, 1974 322.08 10,753.92 11,076.00
Gorgone, Viola Oct. 31, 1978 150.84 772.62 923.46
Gulla, John Apr. 30, 1979 542.28 111355.64 1,897.92
Guy, Jennie June 30, 1971 218.40 3,016.80 3,235.20
Hafford, Marie Jan. 4, 1977 379.92 4,719.84 5,099.76
Hagopian, Robert July 31, 1967 403.68 4,125.06 4,528.74
Hall, Ruth Nov. 17, 1970 262.92 4,186.50 4,449.42
Hamilton, Fred July 26, 1977 1,290.60 5,099.70 6,390.30
Hanley, Walter Sept. 1, 1976 538.32 15,638.88 16,177.20
Hanlon, John Nov. 12, 1960 365.76 8,919.72 9,285.48
Hetherington, Nora Dec. 30, 1974 574.44 77548.96 8,123.40
Hickey, Eleanor Nov. 1, 1969 435.48 5,581.68 6,017.16
Hilley, Constance Sept. 23, 1967 -- 4,671.48 4,671.48
Hillier, Lillie June 17, 1981 314.46 2,470.94 2,785.40
Hogan, Anna Oct. 30, 1974 306.84 2,958.60 3,265.44
Holmes, Daisy Sept. 11, 1968 195.72 1,912.02 2,107.74
Hooban, John Jan. 6, 1972 344.16 2,934.18 33,278.34
Hopkins, John July 10, 1978 1,074.12 8,669.64 9,743.76
Horan, John Oct. 29, 1965 132.84 5,316.60 5,449.44
Howe, Herbert Oct. 1, 1972 1,414.80 13,528.70 14,943.50
Howley, Hazel Jan. 281 1953 -- 3,733.26 3,733.26
Hyde, Joseph July 1, 1964 612.48 9,616.92 10,229.40
Igoe, Marion Sept. 15, 1975 -- 9,913.08 9,913.08
Ingham, George Nov. 21, 1974 1,075.32 11,081.52 12,156.84
Iodice, Rudolph Dec. 11, 1980 652.40 14,720.80 159373.20
Izbicki, Rita Mar. 1, 1961 224.76 2,262.60 2,487.36
Jennings, Catherine Jan. 26, 1961 -- 7,602.48 7,602.48
Johnston, Arthur May 26, 1976 779.16 6,162.12 6,941.28
Jones, Eva May 27, 1981 333.64 32310.79 3,644.43
Jones, Marie July 10, 1979 129.48 556.26 685.74
Kasabian, Harry May 28, 1981 430.43 1,657.51 2,087.94
Kasper, John Dec. 31, 1976 164.52 11,609.16 11,773.68
Kazanjian, Louis Sept. 29, 1981 411.12 3,499.43 3,910.55
Keefe, Elizabeth July 31, 1970 556.08 4,813.32 5,369.40
Keenan, Margaret Sept. 15, 1954 112.44 2,639.22 2,751.66
Kelley, Edward Aug. 5, 1974 1,200.12 12,554.40 13,754.52
Kelley, Ralph Mar. 10, 1974 569.52 2,955.84 3,525.36
Kelley, Vincent June 6, 1966 124.92 8,087 04 8,211.96
Kelly, Anne Sept. 1, 1968 601.44 8,981.04 9,582.48
Kelly, Beatrice Feb. 29, 1980 -- 1,680.00 1,680.00
Kelly, George June 5, 1975 779.88 11,030.88 11,810.76
Kennedy, Alice July 19, 1975 3,207.96 3,995.28 7,203.24
68
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - 1981
Kenney, Margaret Aug. 30, 1970 $ 89.16 $ 1,264.02 $ 1,353.18
Kerivan, Helen Dec. 30, 1966 455.04 83,440.32 8,895.36
Kirwan, Mary Oct. 31, 1953 89.88 23,133.66 2,223.54
Kramer, Helen Aug. 1, 1978 222.48 1,09.92 12319.40
Krikorian, Sadie June 30, 1967 293.88 32657.90 3,951.78
Kyle, John Aug. 31, 1972 554.76 5,234.88 5,789.64
Lambert, Marion Apr. 11, 1963 -- 7,142.64 7,142.64
Lambert, Marion Sept. 26, 1979 621.00 4,299.36 4,920.36
LaMorticelli,Domenic Aug. 1, 1958 88.56 9,901.44 9,990.00
Lamprakis, Irene June 30, 1977 751.08 5,950.44 6,701.52
Langione, Louis Sept. 4, 1980 1,524.24 7,061.40 8,585.64
Larner, Ethel June 20, 1961 76.20 999.00 1,075.20
LaRoche, Josephine Nov. 4, 1980 495.64 5,124.64 5,620.28
LaRoche, Edward Oct. 2, 1980 -- 39.66 39.66
LaRose, Albert Aug. 6, 1974 449.04 37034.02 3,483.06
LeBlanc, Robert June 21, 1977 1,004.52 132263.72 14,268.24
Lenihan, Mary Jan. 121 1977 394.68 3,187.08 3,581.76
Levins, Richard June 17, 1971 364.20 5,798.88 6,163.08
Little, Janet Aug. 31, 1979 704.40 3,730.56 4,434.96
Lockwood, James Jan. 28, 1968 259.44 6,272.76 6,532.20
Long, Florence Aug. 31, 1980 -- 14,217.24 149217.24
Lord, Joseph Apr. 27, 1974 997.20 10,752.72 11,749.92
Lund, John May 7, 1977 340.80 1,617.84 1,958.64
Lupo, Jean July 21, 1974 152.76 2,075.52 2,228.28
Lyons, David Mar. 1351 1980 326.88 142402.04 14,728.92
MacDonald, Helen Sept. 12, 1979 587.28 3,180.00 3,767.28
MacDonald, Ruth Apr. 28, 1969 450.48 7,160.28 7,610.76
MacDonald, Walter Mar. 2, 1977 406.80 5,645.76 6,052.56
MacInnis, Mary Oct. 7, 1972 215.40 29202.90 2,418.30
MacLeod, Almon Sept. 30, 1958 32.16 2,519.64 2,551.80
MacLeod, Margaret May 27, 1960 47.88 725.88 773.76
Madden, Alice Feb. 9, 1977 379.08 29209.02 219588.10
Maguire, Agnes July 6, 1981 282.15 2,159.48 2,441.63
Maguire, Joseph Apr. 15, 1978 451.32 3,442.80 3,894.12
Magnarelli, Lawrence Jan. 319 1979 1,722.84 139372.92 15,095.76
Mahoney, Richard June 2319 1976 800.76 1179.00 2,591.76
Maloney, Helen July 131 1954 45.12 2,568.18 2,613.30
Maloney, John Feb. 25, 1981 1,746.21 9,765.83 11,512.04
Maloney, Sarah Dec. 1, 1966 -- 9,455.16 9,455.16
Maloney, William June 20, 1960 162.12 9,827.88 9,990.00
Mankiewicz, Gertrude Jan. 247 1972 -- 12,972.36 12,972.36
Manning, John July 12, 1977 411.00 12784.64 2,195.64
Manning, Katherine May 1, 1968 184.32 2,017.20 2,201.52
Manolian, Manuel July 14, 1957 29.40 10,940.28 10,969.68
Marchant, Raymond Aug. 2, 1978 1,105.20 8,638.56 9,743.76
Marshall, Dorothy May 18, 1953 166.80 1,468.20 1,635.00
Martin, William Dec. 31, 1969 993.24 8,996.76 9,990.00
Matherwiez, Peter Jan. 15, 1976 521.52 4.4143.66 4,665.18
Maurer, Edward Oct. 30, 1968 696.72 9,490.68 10,187.40
Maurer, Frances June 20, 1979 360.96 1,516.98 1,877.94
McCarthy, Irene July 17, 1960 -- 7,180.08 7,180.08
McCarthy, Francis Sept. 15, 1960 47.04 1,839.59 1,886.63
McCarthy, Joseph Aug. 10,..1977 1,333.80 10,714.08 12,047.88
McCarthy, Patricia July 30, 1980 -- 15,127.92 15127.92
McCarthy, Theresa Mar. 9, 1981 -- 7,798.82 7:798.82
McCleave, Patricia Jan. 23, 1976 181.80 3,860.70 4,042.50
69
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1981
McDermott, Bernadine May 16, 1980 $ 1,239.72 $ 37477.48 $ 4,717.20
McDermott, Henry Jan. 15, 1959 108.48 7,866.24 7,974.72
McDermott, Mary May 31, 1960 157.10 2,460.98 2,618.08
McDonald, Catherine Sept.28, 1981 -- 2,292.60 2,292.60
McDonald, Frank Dec. 5, 1957 53.64 6,428.71 62482.35
McDonnell, Julia July 1, 1971 457.68 3,525.54 3,983.22
McDonnell, Mary Oct. 22, 1970 479.52 4,012.39 4,491.90
McDonnell, Thomas July 19, 1973 1,060.56 7,456.80 8,517.36
McGloin, Francis Dec. 21, 1972 549.00 6,667.80 7,216.80
McHugh, Francis Sept. 1, 1976 1,010.76 12,863.16 13,873.92
McHugh, Shirley Dec. 1, 1969 -- 8,250.36 8,250.36
McKenney, June Mar. 7, 1968 376.20 2,865.24 3,241.44
McManus, Frank Aug. 2, 1980 1,449.50 11,012.84 123,462.34
McNally, Mary Sept. 2, 1978 1,691.16 11,714.40 13,405.46
McNamara, William Feb. 6, 1973 767.88 8,066.40 8,834.28
McStay, Kenneth Nov. 25, 1980 758.29 7,711.18 8,469.47
Meehan, Edna July 9, 1981 160.45 724.13 884.58
Melanson, Ernest July 10, 1980 1,849.08 11,523.48 13,372.56
Messina, John June 14, 1977 1,194.84 14,199.72 15,394.56
Miceli, Bruno Feb. 132 1980 1,004.64 5,199.48 6,204.12
Mihovan, Louise Nov. 24, 1979 254.64 1,146.60 1,401.24
Milmore, Frederick Mar. 1, 1974 1,130.04 9,664.32 10,794.36
Milmore, Helen Aug. 9, 1979 330.48 2,606.34 2,936.82
Minicleri, Servart Aug. 232 1974 631.56 2,774.22 3,405778
Miranda, Anthony May 5, 1976 249.16 19479.96 1,729.08
Miranda, Ethel May 3, 1981 -- 6,570.27 6,570.27
Montgomery, Joseph Nov. 10, 1976 194.76 13,247.16 13,441.92
Morgan, Leo Sept.14, 1962 223.80 7,894.56 8,118.36
Morrisey, Presentine Jan. 1, 1977 216.84 1,238.04 19454.88
Morrison, Vivian Mar. 31, 1968 213.72 2,348.04 2,561.76
Mosca, Anthony June 17, 1970 252.00 9,738.00 9,990.00
M osca, Rita Jan. 10, 1974 -- 10,201.92 10,20192
Mucci, Amelia Aug. 3, 1979 135.48 497.40 642.36
Muldoon, Marion Oct. 10, 1970 573.00 8,499.60 9,072.60
Mullin, Marion Oct. 23, 1980 507.60 4,763.52 5,271.12
Munhall, John Apr. 25, 1976 1,035.72 9,020.40 10,056.12
Murphy, Margaret Mar. 139 1963 209.16 2,723.40 2,932.56
Murphy, Sylvester Jan. 5, 1961 93.00 9,897.00 9,990.00
Myers, Agnes Jan. 8, 1975 181.92 1,266.96 1,448.88
Myers, Agnes Jan. 1, 1973 -- 2,626.98 2,626.98
Nardone, Carmella Sept. 8, 1967 -- 5,914.44 5,914.44
Najarian, Dorothy Oct. 1, 1980 1,713.24 12,325.32 14,038.56
Natale, Elena Aug. 31, 1978 174.24 628.38 802.62
Natale, Alfred Jan. 11, 1971 761.28 8,068.20 8,829.48
Nielsen, Katherine May 11, 1958 -- 6,884.46 6,884.46
Nigoghosian, Nishan June 30, 1960 234.12 3,358.44 3,592.56
Nixon, Eleanor Nov. 8, 1976 -- 14,523.24 14,523.24
Norbury, Ruth Jan. 21, 1960 35.88 581.40 617.28
O'Connor, John J. Feb. 28, 1974 891.60 6,452.52 7,344.12
O'Connor, John T. Sept. 1, 1976 1,615.68 8,543.88 10,159.56
O'Leary, Margaret Jan. 13, 1975 288.48 1,970.82 2,259.30
Pallone, Domenic Apr. 1, 1953 87.48 8,461.92 8,549.40
Pallotta, John Mar. 31, 1966 531.24 7,569.60 8,100.84
Pane, Philip May 6, 1980 1,420.92 8,217.36 9,638.28
Pantalone, Fiorindo Feb. 15, 1979 697.32 6,583.20 7,280.52
Pantalone, Philip Dec. 6, 1974 114.48 8,344.44 8,458.92
Papalia, Amelia Oct. 23, 1978 13,366.08 6,535.32 7,901.40
70
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID - 1981
Papalia, Dorothy Jan. 10, 1979 $ 71.16 $ 180.24 $ 251.40
Parrella, JOhn Apr. 8, 1981 881.04 4,005.02 4,886.06
Pellegrini, Joseph Sept. 7, 1981 130.16 598.19 728.35
Perimian, Roxie May 8, 1980 347.28 1,444.68 1,791.96
Petriello, Amerigo Mar. 279 1975 324.24 5,931.24 6,255.48
Petriello, Charles May 15, 1979 1,222.20 5,346.36 6,568.56
Piscatelli, James July 3, 1980 1,413.12 6,129.72 7,542.84
Pizzuto, Lucia July 2, 1981 302.35 1,046.50 1,348.85
Poirier, Robert A. July 14, 1980 1,765.32 11,965.80 139731.12
Posato, Laura Oct. 2, 1980 295.20 1,807.32 2,102.52
Pouliot, Wilfred June 2, 1976 1,378.56 12,269.88 132648.44
Pugliese, Daniele July 25, 1977 702.72 13,316.52 14,019.24
Quinn, Francis Feb. 1, 1978 730.08 7,854.00 8,584.08
Quinn, Mary Nov. 22, 1960 321.48 3,183.66 3,505.14
Quinn, Robert May 20, 1981 531.17 84772.67 9,303.84
Quintilliani; Carmen May 1, 1980 686.88 3,251.40 3,938.28
Quirk, Dorothy Apr. 26, 1981 360.08 778.60 1,138.68
Quirk, John Sept. 17, 1981 541.45 4,715.20 5,256.65
Radtke, Mary Nov. 30, 1974 316.68 2,121.36 2,438.04
Raneri, Gregory Sept. 15, 1962 48.48 8,131.08 8,179.56
Ricci, Charles May 23, 1980 568.44 6,066.42 6,634.86
Riley, Gerard Oct. 19, 1976 1,066.47 7,012.20 8,078.64
Robak, Walter July 21, 1978 440.76 14,314.32 14,755.08
Robertson, Martin Jan. 31, 1978 1,005.84 8,737.92 9,743.76
Robillard, Eileen Nov. 30, 1980 157.80 759.00 916.80
Roche, Robert Feb. 19, 1979 1,580.76 11,175.60 12,756.36
Rose, Gerald Jan. 31, 1977 291.24 9,804.36 10,095.60
Rufo, Susan Aug. 31 1962 114.72 3,022.32 3,137.04
Russell, Helen Sept. 1, 1968 54.24 610.02 664.26
Russo, Angelo Jan. 141 1981 1,545.24 12,089.99 13,635.23
Russo, Patricia Dec. 16, 1976 398.88 2,777.28 3,176.16
Ryan, Richard Oct. 1, 1952 117.96 9,872.04 9,990.00
Ryan, William Feb. 2, 1973. 881.52 6,953.52 7,835.04
Ryder, Ann Jan. 1, 1973 -- 2,626.98 2,626.98
Saccardo, Lucy Oct. 12, 1979 232.92 1,306.74 1,539.66
Sahatjian, Roxy June 2, 1976 652.92 5,922.66 63,575.58
Sallese, Anthony May 1, 1954 114.96 8,414.04 8,529.00
Sallese, Florence June 29, 1978 227.04 1,474.74 1,701.78
Santoro, Joseph Dec. 13, 1979 1,340.76 10,055.88 11,396.64
Sarao, John Oct. 1, 1959 81.00 1,446.71 1,527.71
Schultz, Frank Aug. 31, 1971 98.16 673.92 772.08
Schultz, Katherine Nov. 3, 1981 12.15 98.57 110.72
Selian, Verkin Apr. 1, 1974 497.76 4,792.86 5,290.62
Serio, Nicholas Nov. 11, 1966 183.24 9,806.76 9,990.00
Shea, Rosemary Aug. 3, 1966 144.72 1,741.32 1,886.04
Sheehan, Ida Sept. 28, 1979 641.40 4,035.60 42677.00
Sheehan, Joseph Jr. Oct. 1, 1972 855.00 13.9830.72 14,685.72
Sheehan, Maurice Aug. 2, 1974 1,214.40 119621.76 12,836.16
Sheridan, Gertrude Jan. 16, 1955 281.28 2,773.56 3,054.84
Shutt, Jane June 22, 1981 97.16 219.84 317.00
Shutt, Thomas Apr. 21, 1981 47.43 106.87 154.30
Silvio, Clement Mar. 3, 1972 121.20 645.96 767.16
Silvio, Clement Apr. 12, 1979 667.56 4,213.80 4,881.36
Sjostedt, Warren April 29, 1981 119.62 9,125.55 9,245.17
Skinner, Eleanor Mar. 1, 1979 197.04 1,107.78 1,304.82
Skuse, Donald July 42 1979 1,501.56 12,165.00 13,666.56
Smithers, Margaret May 189 1972 -- 2,228.40 2,228.40
71
NAMES AND AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE PAID -1981
Stewart, Ethel May 30, 1970 $ 163.80 $ 1,331.50 $ 1,995.30
Sullivan, James May 1, 1973 1,538.64 112,430.84 12,969.48
Sullivan, John Jan. 21, 1973 280.44 2,324.82 2,605.26
Sullivan, Michael Oct. 1, 1959 324.00 73558.32 7,882.32
Swift, George June 15, 1960 267.12 4,082.34 4,349.46
Swift, Vincent June 3, 1981 1,058.37 5,592.24 6,650.61
Syron, Dominick May 2, 1974 772.08 6,943.80 7,715.88
Tamburro, Ralph May 31, 1979 373.20 4,697.64 5,070.84
Tatten, John June 1, 1957 146.88 9,610.08 9,756.96
Taverna, Louis Mar. 12, 1975 398.28 8;919.36 9,317.64
Terrazano, George June 26, 1981 667.85 .9f479.64 10,147.49
Tocci, George July 21, 1978 363.84 15,123.34 152487.18
Tocci, Leo Feb. 11, 1965 99.36 9,890.64 10,190.00
Todd, Donald Nov. 1, 1966 414.12 9,575.88 9,990.00
Topjian, Leo Nov. 14, 1977 381.72 5,173.56 5.9555.28
Torres, John Sept. 30,1968 628.56 6,566.28 7,194.84
Trapasso, Caroline Jan. 1,1975 -- 2,626.98 . 2,626.98
Upit, Ralph Nov. 1, 1963 318.24 4,723.38 5,041.62
Vaughan, Edward Nov. 3, 1968 642.60 17,060.28 17,702.88
Veno, Harold May 27, 1963 328.92 47337.46 4,666.38
Viera, Joseph Nov. 23, 1967 281.88 9,708.12 9,990.00
Vogel, Sarah Sept. 1, 1968 100.32 1,051.74 13,152.06
Waitt, Mary July 8, 1976 706.68 7,385.76 8,092.41
Wallace, Anna Apr. 2, 1979 814.80 5,310.54 6,125.34
Wallace, Irving Apr. 1, 1972 551.64 5,207.76 5,759.40
Walsh, Catherine Sept. 30,1967 456.48 6,979.68 7,436.16
Walsh, Gladys Feb. 18,1981.. 654.20 5,281.40 5,935.60
Walsh, James July 31, 1975 1,467.40 7,912.40 9,380.40
Walsh, John July 30, 1959 236.28 9,753.72 9,990.00
Walton, Charles Oct. 31, 1977 1,728.36 12,440.16 14,168.52
Watson, Alice Jan. 9, 1965 375.96 2,870.94 3,246.90
Watson, Alice Arp. 30, 1974 411.48 4,093.02 4,504.50
Wellman, Helen Feb. 3, 1974 1,910.16 5,516.04 7,426.20
Welsh, Charles July 31, 1966 629.76 8,496.60 9,126.36
Whitacre, Robert Jan. 15, 1970 124.20 9,865.80 9,990.00
White, Phyliss Sept. 2, 1968 237.84 2,632.62 2,870.46
Whittemore, James Sept.17,..1981 429.51 4,239.27 4,668.78
Wilayto., Helen Apr. 23, 1979 359.52 1,733.64 2,093.16
Williams, Alfred Dec. 7, 1973 387.96 10,867.32 11,255.28
Williams, George Dec. 8, 1970 985.44 15,582.72 16,568.16
Williams, Florence Nov. 22, 1975 78.48 -434.76 513.24
Wiltshire, John July 31, 1979 1,350.36 10,304.76 11,655.12
Wormwood, George Apr. 6, 1961 110.52 8,063.88 8,174.40
Wright, Angela Jan 31, 1981 1,211.40 9,146.40 10.9357.80
Wormwood, Donald Oct. 29, 1981 245.65 1,443.48 1,689.13
Yerxa, Catherine Sept.30, 1963 761.64 10,994.40 11,756.04
York, Rita Jan. 1, 1973 -- 2,626.98 2,626.98
Zaino, Joseph June 6, 1979 1,098.24 7,524.96 8,623.20
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SCHEDULE OF BONDS - DECEMBER 31, 1981
PUBLIC UTILITIES RATE MATURITY COST AMORTIZED
Baltimore Gas & Elec. 8.375 2006 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
Bankers Trust N.Y.Corp. 8.125 1999 50,000.00 50,000.00
Bay State Gas 8.20 1998 25,000.00 25,000.00
Boston Edison Co. 4.625 1987 24,595.00 24,000.00
Boston Edison Co. 9 1999 272500.00 27,037.93
Cambridge Elec.Lt.Co. 6.25 1997 25,687.50 252500.79
Carolina Pwr. & Lt. Co. 6.875 1998 51,937.50 51,427.50
Cincinati Gas & Elec. 5.875 1997 34,825.00 34,880.33
Central Maine Power 4.875 1987 25,699.75 25,193.72
Cleveland Elec.Ill.Co. 8.75 20055 40,438.40 40,415.44
Commonwealth Edison Co. 8.125 2007 49,750.00 49,777.58
Consolidated Edison Co.Ny. 4.75 1991 25,199.75 25,089.75
Continental Ill.Corp. 8.50 1985 100,000.00 99,940.27
Detroit Edison Co. 2.875 1984 24,562.50 24,952.12
Duquesne Light Co. 3.75 1988 20,000.00 19,977.21
Florida Pwr. & Lt. Co. 7.75 2001 25,687.50 25,561.29
Florida Power Co. 4.75 1990 20,450.00 19,181.44
Gulf State Utilities 6.75 1998 25,000.00 25,358.95
Houston Lt. & Pwr. Co. 6.75 1997 25,406.25 25,320.46
Indianapolis Pwr. & Lt. 9.30 2006 -.50,000.00 50,000.00
Indianapolis Pwr. & Lt. 9.78 2005 50,000.00 50,000.00
Interstate Power Co. 5 1987 15,000.00 15,000.00
Iowa Elec.Lt. & Pwr. 8.625 1999 30,080.10 30,074.14
Jersey Central Pwr.&Lt. 3.50 1985 25,706.00 251111.18
Kentucky Utilities 7.625 2001 51,000.00 50,805.25
Long Island Lighting Co. 4.625 1994 202575.00 209322.45
Long Island Lighting Co. 4.75 1987 20,800.00 20,196.16
Louisiana Pwr. & Lt. Co. 7.50 2002 25,451.50 25,407.98
Mass. Electric Co. 4.375 1992 25,187.75 25,090.72
Mass. Electric Co. 3.25 1982 25,968.75 25,000.00
Metropolitan Edison Co. 4.625 1995 25,156.25 25,085.18
Metropolitan Edison Co. 7.625 1996 25,031.25 25,027.47
Nevada Power Co. 7.625 2002 25,073.25 25,000.00
N.Y.State E1cc.&Gas Co. 4.625 1991 25,062.50 259025.09
No.Indiana Pub.Service 6.875 1998 25,937.50 25,688.64
Northern State Pwr.Co. 4.375 1992 35,568.75 35,269.21
Orange & Rockland Util. 4.875 1991 26,250.00 25,594.61
Pacific Gas & Elec. 4.625 1997 25,250.00 25,169.77
Pacific Gas & Elec. 9.50 1985 52,250.00 51,687.50
Philadelphia Electric 7.50 1998 25,406.25 25,069.42
Philadelphia Electric 3.125 1985 25,343.75 25,256.99
�P.hiladelphia Electric 9.125 2006 100,000.00 102,640.00
Public Service Indiana 9.50 1985 74,831.25 74,976.17
Public Service N.H. 6.25 1997 25,340.25 25,257.11
Public Service Elec.&Gas 5.125 1989 20,386.20 20,161.24
SanDiego Gas & Elec. Co. 3.375 2004 499812.50 49,843.71
S6. California Edison Co. 4.50 1986 10,050.00 10,010.13
So. California Edison Co. 8 1996 25,906.25 25,477.68
So. California Edison Co. 7.250 1984 86,149.80 88,383.93
Tampa Electric Co. 4.50 1993 25,625.50 25,322.72
Tennessee Valley Auth. 7.40 1997 25,281.25 25,228.52
Texas Power & Lt. Co. 9.50 2005 129,875.00 129,671.87
Union Electric 7.625 2001 25,656.25 25,558.00
Union Electric 8.125 2001 52,375.00 51,988.38
73
SCHEDULE OF BONDS - DECEMBER 31, 1981
TELEPHONE RATE MATURITY COST AMORTIZED
American Tel. & Tel. Co. 3.25 1984 $ 24,843.75 $ 24,981.97
American Tel. & Tel. Co. 2.875 1987 24,375.00 24,873.23
Bell Tel. of Penn. 4.75 2001 25,375.00 25,246.66
Chesapeake & Potamac,W.Va. 9 2015 50,000.00 50,000.00
Chesapeake & Potamac,Mc. 6.625 2008 50,187.50 50,111.23
Gen.Telephone Illinois 8.25 2003 23,138.75 25,097.24
Gen. Telephone Calif. 4.50 1986 26,062.50 25,246.59
Illinois Bell Tel. 6 1998 35,787.50 35,553.83
Illinois Bell Tel. 4.375 1994 19,150.00 19,558.04
Mountain State Tel. 5 2000 20,900.00 20,589.67
Mountain State Tel. 4.50 2002 10,400.00 10,277.94
Mountain State Tel. 7.375 2011 25,080.25 25,072.65
Mountain State Tel. 11.250 2019 50,000.00 50,000.00
New England Tel. & Tel. 4.625 2005 15,112.50 15,095.35
New England Tel. & Tel. 4.625 1990 10,039.20 10,207.48
New England Tel. & Tel. 6.125 2006 25,242.00 25,219.30
New England Tel. & Tel. 7.375 2007 39,875.20 39,923.57
New York Telephone Co. 3.375 1996 25,250.00 25,123.92
New York Telephone Co. 9 2014 50,875.00 41,271.47
Northwestern Bell Tel. 4.375 1989 25,750.00 25,263.95
Pacific Northwest Bell 4.50 2003 25,750.00 25,539.70
Pacific Tel. & Tel. 3.125 1987 21,475.00 20,330.65
Southern Bell Tel.&Tel. 3.25 1995 20,718.75 22,568.06
Southern Bell Tel.& Tel. 7.60 2008 25,468.75 24,421.54
Southwestern Bell Tel. 4.50 1997 25,406.25 25,245.12
Southwestern Bell Tel. 5.375 2006 24,750.00 24,784.26
Southwestern Bell Tel. 8.50 2016 51,500.00 51,426.05
Wisconsin Tel. Co. 4.50 1992 25,156.25 25,082.43
Wisconsin Tel. Co. 8 2014 49,700.00 49,721.12
Wisconsin Tel. Co. 8.25 2016 99,420.00 99,436.57
INDUSTRIALS
Arco Pipeline 8 1982 103,500.00 100,000.00
First Penn.Bank & Trust 8.25 1999 50,000.00 50,000.00
Gen.Motors Accept.Corp. 9 1984 100,000.00 99,800.00
Gen.Motors Accept.Corp. 8.20 1988 100,000.00 100,000.00
Gen.Motors Accept.Corp. 11.900 1987 100,000.00 100,000.00
Ford Motor Credit 8.625 1983 97,800.00 92,125.00
Ford Motor Credit 9.75 1987 50,000.00 39,187.50
Gulf Oil Corp. 8.50 1995 50,187.50 32,812.50
International Bus.Mach. 9.50 1986 49,700.00 437250.00
KraftCo Corp. 4.375 1992 25,750.00 25,377.07
Manufacturs Hanover Trst. 8.50 1985 74,812.50 74,859.27
Minnesota Mining & mfg. 8.20 1985 75,000.00 75,000.00
Mobil Oil Co. 4.25 1993 25,125.00 25,063.20
Ont.Prov.Canada 9.75 2009 49,625.00 49,661.15
Sears Roebuck & Co. 4.75 1983 4,185.55 4,020.39
Standard Oil Co. ,Inc. 4.50 1983 20,237.50 20,021.81
U.S.Steel Corp. 4 1983 -9;275.00 33,156.54
U.S. Steel Corp. 4.50 1986 33,602.50 9,941.50
Wells Fargo Co. 9.550 1985 50,000.00 50,000.00
Wells Fargo Co. 10.625. 1985 49,850.00 50,344.29
Wells Fargo Co. 11.550 1983 100,000.00 100,000.00
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SCHEDULE OF BONDS - DECEMBER 31, 1981
RATE MATURITY COST AMORTIZED
GOVERNMENT
U. S. Treasury 8.25 2005 50,000.00 50,000.00
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
Bank America Corp. 8.75 2001 50,000.00 50,000.00
Federal Home Loan Bank 8.625 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00
Freedom Federal Say. 7.50 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00
Haymarket CoOp 7.75 1982 50,000.00 50,000.00
Reliance CoOp. 7.75 1982 100,000.00 100,000.00
Reliance CoOp. 7.75 1983 100,000.00 100,000.00
Worcester No.Say. 8 1986 150,000.00 150,000.00
Hydro Quebec 12.50 1985 98,662.90 99,468.15
So.Ry,Eq. 13.625 1984 24,900.25 25,103.81
GNMA #3680 8 2004 100,276.00 622299.07
GNMA #25058 8.50 2008 96,250.00 89,089.93
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BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1981
Annuity Reserve $ $2,502,303.86
Annuity Savings 5,214,090.76
Cash 120,294.64
Expense Fund 29,400.00
Interest Accured 119,374.79
Investment Bonds 5,146,746.23
Investment Stocks 324,810.00
Invest.Comm'l.Paper 131,599.67
Invest. C.D. 's 806,807.48
Due From Gov't.Unit 19462,405.76
Commerical Bank 128.47
M.M.D.T., 1,800,004.97
Pension Fund 2,1579137.88
Military Service 8,831.90
Tailings 407.61
$9,912,172.01 $9,912,172.01
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ADMINOBTOIATION /UILDINO
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WATERTOWN. MASS. 02172
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY. CHAIRMAN
RAYMOND J. MASSA. CL/KK
FISCAL 1981 TAX RATL'S
JOHN J. McCARTHY, JR.
Residential Rate - $36.95
Commercial Rate - 60.45
Industrial Rate - 60.45
Open Space Rate - 33.30
Personal. Property Rate - 60,45
Following is the Summary of the State and County Taxes for the Fiscal Year 1981:
Total 1ppropriaticns $30,399,393.70
Total Overlay 1,597,792.06
Amount Necessary to satisfy Court Judgments 72,790.08
total_ offsets 43,662.00
Mate and County Tax Assessments and Underestimates 3,31.0,028.10
Gross ::recant to be raised ,-35,422,665.94
7stima' ted Receipts and Available Funds 11,2071897.2.3
Net 6mount to be raised by Taxation on Property 24,21.4,768.71
FISCAL 1981 VALUATIONS
Real 7state Valuation „570,003,800.00
?Qrsonal Property Valuation 30,485,000.00
Total *ea.l and P prsonal Pronerti -$600,4880800.00
TOTAL REAL ;STATE TI1Y ABAT� IEITTS
Fcr the fiscal Year '1978 38 942.09
For the F iScal Year 3.979 1.47,671.15
For the Fiscal Year 1980 82,165,82
For the Fiscal Year 1981 819,191..09
TOTAL PERSONfi L PROPFPTY TAX ADATE T24TS
For the F i sca' Year 1980
For the Fiscal Year 1981. 4,0'0.2,E
TOTA1, BGr.T TAX ABATE?�:7dTS
For the Fi s ca:_ Year 1980 1,195.00
Assessor's records for the year 1828 (from Watertown Valuation and Tax Book
1825-1835)
TOTAL MOTOR EXCISE TAX ABATEMENTS
For the Fiscal Year 1978 $469769.30
For the Fiscal Year 1979 2,916.43
For the Fiscal Year 1980 58,860.93
For the Fiscal Year 1987 35,923.85
J. MALCOLM WHITNEY, Chairman
RAY?OND J. MASSA, Clerk
JOHN J. Mc C AR`i'HY, Jr.
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s_ss�" `_=w'r. TOWN OF WATERTOWN
4 Rubitor
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
JOHN J. SHEEHAN 924-2076
April 22, 1982
Peter F. Boyer, Town Manager,
Administration Building,
Watertown, Mass.. 02172
Dear Mr. Boyer,
Enclosed please find a Balance Sheet of the
Town of Watertown for the year ended June 30, 1981.
I also enclose several excerpts from the
audit report of Touche Ross & Co. , the firm which conducted
an audit of the accounts of the Town of Watertown.
Enclosed also is a Statement of Revenues, Ex-
penditures and Encumbrances of the General Fund for the year
ended June 30, 1981, along with Balance Sheets for all of the
various funds of the Town of Watertown for the year ended
June 30, 1981.
Please consider the attached as the Annual
Report of the Town Auditor for 1981.
If furthur information is desired, please
advise.
Very truly yours,
John J. Sheehan
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j ea .fY TOWN OF WATERTOWN
.� •,, .;�'� OFFICE OF COLLECTOR!TREASURER
WATERTOWN.MASSACHUSETTS 02172
.y 924-6830-924-7350
JOHN CONTE
COLLECTOR/TREASURER
I hereby submit my report for fiscal year 1981 .
Once again I must compliment the staff of the Treasurer/Collector's
office for the outstanding Job they have Performed in handling their day-
to-day duties.
Respectfully,
Jahn Conte
Treasurer./Collector
iECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
BALANCE JULY Is 1980 ( 618046.73)
RECEIPTS 128,570,424.60
127,9520077.87
LESS: EXPENDITURES 1280919,412.76
CASH BALANCE JULY 1s 1981 ( 967034.89)
INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 1, 1981 5,966,769.84
JULY Is 1981 $ 409990434.95
JOH`I J SHEERAN JOHN CWTE
AUDITOR TREASURER/COLLECTOR
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ANTI-RECESSION FISCAL ASSISTANCE
BALA14CE JULY 1, 1980 43,925.96
RECEIPTS 2, 130.79
46,056.75
DISBURSEMENTS 200000.00
BALANCE JULY 1 , 1981 26,056.75
REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT
BALANCE JULY 1, 1980 430,157.03
RECEIPTS 1,023,927.00
1,454,084.03
INTEREST 123,276.33
1,577,360.36
DISBURSEMENTS 1 ,080,846.77
496,513.59
INVESTMENTS 400,000.00
CASH 96,513.59 496,513.59 Balance 7-1-81
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REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES
I respectfully submit the following report relative to the collection
of taxes, assessments, motor vehicle excises and water charges for the Fiscal
Year 1981 .
1980-81 Real Estate Taxes
Commitment November 12, 1980 22,429,330.79
Refunds 193,474.72 22,622,805.51
Paid to Treasurer 21 ,307,777.72
Abatements 819, 191 .09
Credit by Tax Titles 53, 184.66
Paid to Treasurer in Advance 4,477.09 22, 184,630.56
Balance Jung: 30, 1981 $ 438, 174.95
1960-81 Personal Taxes
Commitment November 122 15,80 1 ,842,818.94
Refunds 854.01 1 ,843,672.95
Paid to Treasurer 1 ,813,822-73
Abatements 4,060.26 1 ,817,882.�;
Balance June 30, 1981 $ 25,790.36
1(;S1 motor Vehicle Excise
Commitment February 25, 1981 371 ,971 .00
Commitment March 27, 1981 81 ,334.75
Commitment March 31 , 1981 25,254.50
Co�enitment April 24, 1981 44,939.38
Commitment May 28, 1981 50,379.74
Commit.,,ent June 30, 1981 18,273.45
Refunds 1 ,997.50 594, 150.32
'aid to Treasurer 429,816.52
Abatements 35,923.85 465,740.37
Balance June 30, 1981 $ 128,409.95
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WATERTOWN CONTRIBUTORY RETIRERENT SYSTEM
Coolidge Bank
Balance July 1, 1980 103242.96
Receipts 5,920,476.97
5,930,719.93
Expenditures 5,929,414.83
Balance July 1, 1981 12305.10
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust
Balance July 1, 1980 807,740.88
Receipts 2,441,033.81
Dividends 59,017.35
3,307,792.04
Expenditures 2,019,000.00
Balance July 1, 1981 4 288,792.04
FUMDED DEBT TO BE RETIED - JULY 1 , 1981 to JULY 11 1982
'RINCIPAL INTEREST
URBAN RENEWAL 345,000.00 120,672.50
DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 70,000.00 5,720.00
ICE SK.ATINS RINK 50,000.00 11 ,687.50
SCHOOL PROJECT 030,000.00 343,46o.00
STREFT PLANNING 70,000.00 8,320.00
STREFT BONDS 35,000.00 204o.00
1 ,400,000.00 492,200.00
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1980 Boat Excise
Balance June 30, 1980 1,624.00 1 ,624.00
Paid to Treasurer 429.00
Abatements 1 ,195.00 1 ,624.00
$ .00
1979-80 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1980 303,212.09
Refunds 82,773.09 385,985.18
Paid to Treasurer 219,572.45
Abatements 82, 165.82
Credit by Tax Titles 82,817.02 384,555.29
Balance June 30, 1981 $ 1 ,429•89
1979-80 Personal Taxes
Balance June 30, 1980 20,126.40
Refunds 8.73 20,135.13
Paid to Treasurer 15,520•73
Abatements 3,192.00 18,712.73
Balance June 30, 1981 1,422.40
1980 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1980 334,344.12
Commitment July 25, 1980 76, 130.15
Commitment August 29, 1980 41 ,599.24
Commitment September 26, 1980 29,973.66
Commitment October 24, 1980 42,851 .48
Commitment November 21, 1980 21 ,813.06
Commitment December 22, 1980 13,693.75
Commitment January 23, 1981 11,372.56
Commitment February 27, 1931 8,493.94
Commitment June 10, 1981 2,485.02
Refunds 19,778.69 b07,535.67
Paid to Treasurer 463,215.35
Abatements 58,860.93 522,076.28
Balance June 30, 1981 $ 85,459.39
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1979 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1980 90, 192.63
Commitment January 22, 1981 277.20
Refunds 1 ,342.25 91,812.08
Paid to Treasurer 26,061 ,63
Abatements 2,916.43 28,978.06
Palance June 30, 1961 $ 62,834.02
1978 Motor Vehicle Excise
Balance June 30, 1980 47,461 .21
Refunds 69.58 47,530.79
Paid to Treasurer 761 .49
Abatements 46,769.30 47,530.79
Balance June 30, 1981 .00
197�-79 Real Estate Taxes
3alance June 30, 1920 3,454.96
Refunds 147,671 .15 151, 126.11
Abatements 147,671 .15 147,671 .15
Ral ance ,tune 30, 1981 $ 3,454.96
1978-1979 Personal Taxes
Balance June 30, 1980 181 .19 $ 181 .19
Paic to Treasurer 181 .19 181 .19
Balance June 30, 1981 .00
1977-78 Real Estate Taxes
Balance June 30, 1980 .00
Refunds 38,942.09 38,942.09
Abatements 38,942.09 38,942.09
Balance June 30, 1981 $ .00
Water Charges
Balance June 30, 1980 36, 122.70
Commitments 964, 136.36
Refunds 3,343.61 1 ,003,602.67
Paid to Treasurer 870, 183.36
Abaterrrents 28,329.46 898,512.82
Balance June 30, 1981 92 $ 105,089.85
Total Payments to Treasurer
by Collector of Taxes
1980-81 Real Estate Taxes 21 ,307,777.72
Interest 35,436.64
197E-80 Real Estate Taxes 219,572.45
Interest 18,011 .04
1980-81 Personal Taxes 1 ,813,822.33
Interest 448.47
1S79-80 Personal Taxes 15, 520.73
Interest 1 ,948.80
1981 Motor Vehicle Excise 429,815.52
1980 Motor Vehicle Excise 463,215.35
Interest 1 ,892.66
1979 Motor Vehicle Excise 26,061 .63
Interest 1 ,030.16
197E motor Vehicle Excise 761 .45
Interest 32.15
192-0 Boat Excise 429.00
Interest 15.26
197E-79 Personal Taxes 181 .19
24,277, 158.41
,'ecei its from Total Interest 58,815.13
Receipts from Total Costs 13,770.34
Receipts from Statement of Liens 7,016.00
Receipts from Unapportioned Sidewalk Assessment 817.81
paid in advance
Receipts from Apportioned Sidewalk Assessment 93.04
paid in advance
Recei?ts from Apportioned Street Assessment 12.80
paid in advance
Receipts fro.-,i Interest on Assessment 1 .68
paid in advance
Receipts from Motor Vehicle Excise 216.16
paid after Abatement
Receiots from Interest on "Motor Vehicle 10.52
paid after Abatement
Receipts from 'dater Charges 870, 133.36
Total paid to Treasurer during fiscal 1981 25,228,095.30
( approved: June 30, 1981
John J Sheehan John Conte
Auditor Collector of Taxes
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Tud w Ross & Co.
September 25 , 1981
TO THE TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Watertown, Massachusetts .
We have examined the financial statements of the various
funds of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts , for the year ended
June 30 , 1981 as listed in the foregoing table of contents. Our
examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting
records and such other auditing procedures as we considered neces-
sary in the circumstances .
Inasmuch as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not re-
quire the capitalization of fixed assets, the Town has not main-
tained complete historical cost records of its general fixed as-
sets. Accordingly, a statement of general fixed assets , required by
generally accepted accounting principles, is not included in the
financial statements.
As discussed in Note B, the Town records pension expense
for retired employees on the pay-as-you-go method in accordance with
the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . However , generally
accepted accounting principles require use of a method which con-
siders , at a minimum, normal cost, interest on unfunded prior ser-
vice cost and amortization of unfunded vested benefits for partici-
pants in the pension plans.
In our opinion, except for the effect on the financial
statements of the matter described in the preceding paragraph, the
financial statements listed in the aforementioned table of contents
present fairly the financial position of the various funds of the
Town of Watertown, Massachusetts, at June 30 , 1981, and the results
of its operations and changes in the fund balances for the year then
ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year .
Certified Public Accountants
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ONE FEDERAL STREET-BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02110-(617) 426-5151
Touche Ross & Co.
September 25 , 1981
TO THE TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Watertown, Massachusetts
We have examined the financial statements of the various
funds and account groups of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts ,
for the year ended June 30 , 1981, and have issued our report thereon
dated September 25, 1981. Our examination was made in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly, in-
cluded such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances .
In connection with our examination, we also (1) performed
tests of compliance with the Revenue Sharing and Antirecession Fis-
cal Assistance Acts and regulations as required by Section II .C. 3 .
of the Audit Guide and Standards for Revenue Sharing and Anti-
recession Fiscal Assistance Fund Recipients (Guide) issued by the
Office of Revenue Sharing, U.S . Department of the Treasury, and (2)
compared the data on Bureau of Census Form RS-8 with the audited
records of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts , as required by
Section II .C .4 . of the "Guide. "
Based on these procedures, we noted no instance of non-
compliance with the aforementioned regulations and no material
differences between the data on Bureau of Census Form RS-8 and the
records of the Town of Watertown, Massachusetts , for the year ended
June 30 , 1981.
Certified Public Accountants
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COUNCIL ON AGING MEMBERS:
John J. Mantenuto, Chairperson
Doris Daley, Vice-Chairperson
Joseph Hyde
Esther Rea
Edward Caruso
Sister Trinita McIsaac
Grayce Jamgochian
Sonja Brownson
Ruth Dunn
STAFF:
David M. Aronson, Elder Affairs Advisor
Nancy E. Smith, Clerk/Typist
Lorraine Mullahy, Hot Lunch Coordinator (St. James)
Tamar Hollisian, Handi-Van Driver (Part-time)
* Helen Smith, Assistant Site Manaqer (McSherry Gardens)
** Margaret Capron, Elder Service Corps Volunteer
* - CETA-funded
** - Department of Elder Affairs funding
The Council On Aging because of severe cutbacks forced by
the passage of Proposition 22 had a difficult but still success-
ful year in service the elderly. Two Council members, Rose
Harrington and Wilfred Pouliot left the Council and were replaced
by Sonja Brownson and Ruth Dunn.
The Council On Aging offered a number of services in the
areas of legal assistance, nutrition , transportation, and housing.
Beginning last spring, the Council On Aging brought Professor
Anthony DeVico of Suffolk University Law School and his students
to offer free legal advice and assistance to elders. Professor
DeVico handled many kinds of problems, from how to draw up wills ,
insurance questions, landlord-tenant problems , and consumer
issues. That program was and is very popular with an average of
25 persons per workshop for the 10 workshops and many others who
came for private legal assistance. The popularity has been so
great that the Council is starting up the program again in the
fall of 1982. The Council has also referred a number of problems ,
particularly over housing, to Boston College Legal Assistance
Bureau where questions and concerns were addressed by lawyers
there without charge.
Since the fall of 1979 , the Council On Aging has offered a
hot lunch program at McSherry Gardens and the St. James Armenian
Cultural Center in addition to the program funded by West Suburban
Elder Services at Woodland Towers. The two town-funded sites
Girls ' Basketball Team circa 1900
(Photo courtesy Mrs. E.L. Nicholson)
Council On Aging
Town Report
supply over 45 meals a day during the week. That is a total of
over 11, 700 meals a year. The town has made a commitment to
provide those meals to those senior citizens who wish them. The
site coordinator at St. James is Lorraine Mullahy, a veteran of
almost three years with the Hot Lunch Program in that place.
The meal site averages around 30 people per day. At McSherry
Gardens, Helen Smith, who has been working there since October,
has dom an excellent job and has seen the elderly population
served rise from 10 to 20 persons per day.
Following the cutbacks mandated by Proposition 22 , the Council
On Aging appeared in danger of losing its medical van service.
However, through an arrangement with the School Department to rent
the Senior Citizen bus , the Council did get enough monies to run
the van on two days per week - Mondays and Thursdays. The shopping
bus continues to make its scheduled rounds on Tuesdays and Fridays
taking senior citizens to the Watertown Mall. (Beginning in July
the Council hopes to have a new bus to replace its present worn-
out bus. ) The Council is presently working on setting up a taxi
subsidy program with Mt. Auburn Hospital with a planned starting
date by June 1.
Housing has been one of the most difficult problems for older
residents of the town. The Council On Aging has cooperated with
many agencies on the housing "crisis" including West Suburban
Elder Services on its share-a-home program, the Housing Authority
on new public elderly housing at Rosary Academy, and with other
local agencies helping elders find alternative housing or stemming
the rate of evictions for condominium conversions. This is a long-
term problem and the Council On Aging is joining with the town
government and the residents to address the concerns .
The Council continues with its very important work of providing
information to elders who need help with problems from taxes to
housing, senior citizen discounts to transportation for shopping
trips. The Council also has an extensive file of agencies and
groups to which it can refer elders including a hospice program,
mental health counseling, legal services, recreational activities ,
and many other areas. The Council handles over 6 , 500 calls a year
from people requesting assistance or referrals to appropriate agencies.
Among the other services provided by the Council On Aging are
fuel assistance (over 700 town residents served this winter) , senior
citizen discount cards (over 500 given to Watertown elders 65 and
over) , the shopping bus service (which serves over 5500 riders per
year) , the medical van (which provides over 500 rides to medical
appointments) , a part-time outreach worker (who visits home-bound
elders) , and volunteers (who help with everything from setting up
workshops to helping out at the office) .
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Council On Aging
Town Report
The Council also provided fun events and parties for elders
to enjoy. In the summer, the Council held a summer festival in
July and provided bus transportation to the Fifth Annual Senior
Citizens Day Festival in August. In December, the Council held
its traditional and extremely well-attended Christmas/Chanukah
party, and in February joined with the Sons of Italy to sponsor
a Valentines Party and with West Suburban Elder Services to pro-
vide a special Valentine' s luncheon for those participating in
the hot lunch program.
Despite the difficulties of budget cuts at all government
levels, the Council On Aging looks forward to the coming year to
expand its programs and to work more closely with the senior
citizens of Watertown.
Respectfully submitted,
ohn J. Mantenuto, Chairman
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FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
The Annual Independance Day Celebration for 1981 was held on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th
at Victory Field but this year Mother Nature failed to smile on the evening of the 4th
itself forcing the Miss Watertown Pageant to be held inside the Municipal Skating Arena
and all other activities at the Field to be cancelled.
The usual amusements and concessions were provided along with varied forms of enter-
tainment for all ages. The Field Events , Races, Doll Carriage and Costume Parades and
Pie Eating Contest with prizes and free popsickles for the youngsters were enjoyed by all
while on the adjoining ballfield the Semi-Finals of the Town Championship Little League
were being held.
The formal ceremonies on the "Night of the Fourth" were highlighted by the crowning
of "Miss Watertown - 1981" - Miss Veronica Noonan, 20 Morton St. , Watertown.
Keeping in mind the overlapping fiscal periods ending June 30th each year and the
necessity of paying late bills after that date, the Financial Report is as follows :
Balance of 1980-81 Appropriation-----------------------------$1 ,431 .58
(After deductions for late bill paid after June 30, 1980)
Expenditures for 1981---------------------------------------- 1 ,428.00
(Prior to June 30, 1981)
Balance returned to Town $ 3.58
Appropriated for 1981-82-------------------------------------$2 ,500.00
Bills paid after June 30, 1981------------------------------- 951 .56
Balance of 1981-82 Appropriation------------------$1 ,548.44
The Town's share of revenue from commissions on the Amusement Rides were much
lower this year due to the washout on the evening of the 4th - $732.66. A check for
this amount will be presented to the Town Manager with this report. A detailed break-
down of this revenue is available on request and kept with the records of the committee,
and likewise, a detailed record of all expenditures is available at the Town Auditor's
Office.
The bulk of the credit for the successful celebration should be given to the dedi-
cated members of the Committee and volunteers from the Watertown American Legion Post
#99 who donated their time and expertise on behalf of the Town.
The presence of our newly-elected town officials and the cooperation received from
the Department of Public Works, Recreation Department and various other departments is
gratefully acknowledged and appreciated.
On behalf of the 4th of July Committee, I would like to thank all of our "Town
Fathers" recommending and approving the appropriation and all the citizens of Water-
town for taking part and helping to carry on this tradition.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter T. Munger, Chairman
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
h Town of Watertown
Massachusetts
924-6960
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMORANDUM
April 9, 1982
TO: Town Manager
FROM: Health Department
SUBJECT: 1981 Annual Report
In compliance with your memorandum of March 10, 1982
please find attached 1981 Annual Town Report for the Health
Department.
/ 2 '
-�i Acting He�fi Agent
Encl .
JJD :hb
cc: Town Clerk
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health and the Acting Health Agent respectfully submit the
Annual Report of the Health Department for the year ending December 31 , 1981 .
The Board met at regular monthly meetings in accordance with Town By-laws
and held special meetings to address specific issues when necessary.
The Board is pleased to report the addition of our new Sanitary Inspector,
Cynthia P. Barnard to the Health Department staff.
A variety of tasks are performed by the Health Department in promoting and
protecting the health of the Watertown Community. Many of these functions are
mandated by State law, while others originate within the town itself. The duties
of the department fall into three general areas :
1 . Provide for Environmental Protection and Health.
2. Promote the Health of the Townspeople.
3. Provide Human Services.
Each of these general areas will be discussed in detail below.
1 . PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HEALTH
The Health Department is responsible for ensuring that the environmental
health of the Watertown Community is protected. We are mandated by state law
to enforce Regulations regarding Minimum Standards of Sanitation for Housing,
Restaurants and Food Establishments, and Swimming Pools. Staff members also
investigate a variety of complaints on public health nuisance and environmental
complaints such as insects and rodents, garbage, odors, air quality and water
quality. The Health Department provides environment reports to Board of Appeals,
Town Manager and other Town agencies as needed.
2. PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE TOWNSPEOPLE
A major aspect of our mission is to promote and protect the general health
of Town residents. The Department accomplished this through the services of
Acting Public Health Physician and Nurses, the Dental Hygienist and the Preschool
Vision Screener. Our staff promotes the health of the community in four ways.
First, every effort is made to control communicable diseases. This involves the
reporting, investigation and surveiliance of communicable diseases as deemed
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necessary by the Mass. Department of Public Health. Influenza immunizations are
also offered through this department to town employees, the elderly, the chronically
ill and the homebound. Finally to help control Tuberculosis, mantoux tests are
administered by this department to school and nursing home employees and contacts
to Class III Tuberculosis cases,
Second, the Health Department works to educate the public in the prevention
of chronic diseases. Regular senior citizen hypertension clinics are held at
McSherry Gardens. Participants are monitored for blood pressure, weight and diet
and are educated in the control of these. Also, area clinics are held to reach out
to town neighborhoods in the prevention of chronic diseases. Services such as
Hypertention, Glaucoma, Diabetes, Audiometric and Oral Cancer Screening are avail-
able to the public at these area clinics. Hospitals whose catchment area includes
Watertown, also work with the Health Department in providing screening to town
residents. The Health Department assisted the Watertown Health Center in sponsoring
their Senior Citizen Health Days. In addition, The Waltham Hospital and the Watertown
Health Center joined the Health Department in providing cancer screenings for town
residents. Finally, Mt. Auburn Hospital has offered to assist the Health Department
in developing several health programs for the town.
The third way the Health Department works to promote the health of the towns-
people is by supplying preventive health care for infants and children. All pre-
mature births and newborns which occur in Watertown and are reported to the Health
Department are followed by our nurses for the purposes of Maternal-Infant Assessment
and education. Testing of lead poisoning is performed through the Health Department.
Possible cases are followed, with inspection of the home and education of the family
in the prevention of lead paint poisoning. The school health program, conducted
through the Health Department in the St. Patrick, Rosary Academy and AGBU schools
provides for immunizations, physicals, visual, audiometric, emergency care and
Tuberculosis screening for these students. When necessary, the Health Department
works with other nurses in Town in solving particular school health problems.
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Finally, the Dental Program of the Watertown Health Department provides
preventive dentistry for town school children. The program provides examinations
and dental health education. The Health Department is pleased to be able to offer
this dental program to the school children through Grade 6 in Watertown.
3• PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES
Because the responsibilities of the Health Department bring our staff into
contact with townspeople who have many needs, the department becomes involved in
the area of human services. Again, some of these services are mandated by law,
while others are elective.
The department is mandated to inspect Day Care Centers, Nursing Homes,
Protestant Guild for the Blind and Perkins School for the Blind. These inspections
are conducted regularly, and the proper licenses are issued.
Health Department staff serve on the Emergency Energy/Housing Committee for
the Town. This committee provides housing and fuel assistance for the indigent
when an emergency arises.
Finally, the Health Department acts as an assessment and referral agency
in solving specific human services problems. In this capacity, the department
works closely with other agencies such as the Multi -Service Center, The Council
on Aging, The Housing Authority, The Welfare Department, The Police and Fire
Departments, Belmont-Watertown VNA, The Office for Children, and other agencies
who supply human services to Watertown residents,
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 Acting 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.
William G. Oates, Chairman
Joseph L.C. Santoro, Clerk
Marvin L. Mitchell, M.D.
REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
To the Board of Health:
The following is a breakdown of the functions of the Health Department
for the year ending December 31 , 1981 .
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
The following areas of Preventive Medicine were programed and conducted
during the year:
Poliomyelitis Immunization (Oral -Trivalent) 4
Tetanus-Diphtheria Clinics 136
MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) 4
TUBERCULIN TESTING PROGRAM
Grade I - Total - Tine 224
School Personnel & other contacts - Mantoux 193
ANTI-RABIES CLINIC - April 25, 1981
Total number of dogs inoculated 172
VISION SCREENING PROGRAM
1980-1981 School Year
Kindergarten and Pre-School Children �75
Referred for further evaluation 5
Glaucoma Clinics 33
Influenza Immunization Clinic
Number of doses administered in Watertown 720
Premature Infants
Number of premature infants (born alive) reported 8
Number of newborn referrals 6
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Public Health Nurses' Report
The role of the Health Department Nurse embraces the following areas
of nursing practice: Community Health, Public Health and School Health.
The underlying goals of these three branches of nursing are to preserve
and to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families and
groups in the community.
'The scope of nursing practice is broad due to the collaborative
working relationship with Dr. Hyman Shrand, Acting Public Health Physician.
It includes the areas of:
---Prevention
---Promotion
---Assessment, Evaluation and Referral
---Emergency and First .Aid Care
--Education.
A summary of nursing activities during 1981 is outlined according
to the branch of nursing practice.
Patricia A. Jackson
Anne To McKenna
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Community Nursing Public Health Nursing School Nursing
1. Home visits to conduct 1. Policies and procedures 1. Policies and procedures
health appraisals and pertaining to Public pertaining to school
to make referrals for Health Nursing practice health nursing practice
individuals and/or were reviewed and revised were reviewed and re-
families in need of in accordance with vised in accordance with
community health current Massachusetts Massachusetts General
services. General Laws and Common- Laws and the Common-
wealth Regulations. wealth Regulations.
2. The Health Education 2. To enhance immunity to 2. School nursing services
needs of the community infections, health educa- were provided on a
were identified and tion was promoted and part-time basis to the
provision plans were immunization clinics were private and parochial
established: provided for selected schools in cooperation
- Health education groups: with Dr. Hyman Shrand:
literature was distri- -Well child immunization -Development and mainte-
buted free of charge. clinics sponsored for nance of school health
public and private records and emergency
-health education school students in medical cards.
articles were written cooperation with
and published in the Dr. Shrand. -&iforcement of the
community newspapers. school immunization law.
Influenza clinics for
-Education was in- designated high risk -Audiovisual screening
corporated as an individuals with the services.
integral component of services of Dr. Shrand.
health clinics. itcosponsored by the Water- -Physical examination of
town Health Center in selected students.
-Participated in a meeting the needs of
two day health educa- ambulatory and homebound -Growth and development
tion fair sponsored elderly. assessment of sele cted
by the Health Depart- students.
ment. -Rabies clinic for un-
vaccinated or partially -Provision of emergency
vaccinated dogs in and first aid care in
cooperation with the cases of injury
Dr. Johansen, Tarn or sudden illness.
Veterinarian.
-Promotion of programs
3. Worked cooperatively 3. To keep the environment for the prevention and
with the Watertown safe and healthful; home control of disease.
Health Center and the visits were made to in-
Waltham Hospital in the vestigate selected communi- -Assistance in the
provision of nursing cable diseases; day care identification and edu-
services at the Health programs were inspected and cation of students with
Works Program. licensed; and recreational special health needs
camps for children and long which affect learning
term care facilities for the and total health.
elderly were inspected.
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Community Nursing Public Health Nursing School Nursing
4. Worked cooperatively These activities were -Respond to the following
with the community conducted in cooperation encountered health
health education staff with the Massachusetts problems through service
of Waltham Hospital in Department of Public and education:
establishing "A Young Health.
at Heart" Blood Pressure i a. child abuse and
Screening and control Ali. To nromot.e the control and neglect
program at the Life eradication of Tuberculosis b. substance use and
Center for the Elderly, ! a Procedure Manual was abuse
offered monthly. I developed in accordance with c. nutrition
current Massachusetts d. adolescent pregnancy
General Laws, Comr:onwealth
5. Continued a Blood Regulations and practices -Assess pertinent family
Pressure screening and recornended by the history and home
control program at Division of Tuberculosis ; situation factors.
r;cSherry Garden for the Control, MDPH. Tuberculin
elderly and adults with screening clinics for 13. Consultation on school
hypertension; offered selected groups were nursing services, and
weekly. offered: assistance with well-child
immunization and Tuberculin
-School employees screening programs were
6. Worked cooperatively -First grade students provided to the public
with the staff of the -contacts to a Class III schools as wells
Mt. Auburn Hospital in Tuberculosis index case.
cosponsoring a Health
Screening Clinic for 4. The preliminary work for
towm employees. 5. To promote the health and the implementation of
well-being of newborns, the postural screening
home visits were conducted program for students in
7. Worked cooperatively to offer the services of grades 5-9 was completed
with the Boston Guild maternal-infant assessment in cooperation with
for the Hard of Hearin; and health education. Mr. James Early, Special
in sronsoring a hearing Education Coordinator of
mobile clinic for the 11 the nub'ic schools and the
elderly. i6. To prevent the occurance of ! Division of the Family
undue lead absorption and Health Services, MDPH.
poisoning, lead screening ' A series of four articles
8. Sponsored a Glaucoma ' was available to children were written and published
screening clinic in from infancy to age 6 years, in the community news-
cooperation with the in cooperation with the papers to promote parent
Society for the Pre- State Childhood Lead education of this health
9ention of Blindness Poisoning Prevention Program. i program,
for adults.
7. In an effort to control
disease and infection, the
epidemiological data, vital
and demographic statistics
of the community were
monitored.
8. The medical record filing
system was reorganized.
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1981
PERMITS it LICE!ISES ISSUED
TYPE N:JMBER ISSUED
Burial Permits 76
Food Service Establishment 105
Frozen Dessert License:
Manufacture of 1
Sale of 64
Grease and Bones License 1
Milk License - Stores 108
Permits to remove or transport garbage and/or
offal in or through Watertown 11
Permits to Caterers and Bake Sales 104
Permits for Mobile Server 2
Permits for Swimming Pools 8
Permits to Funeral Directors 18
License for Massage 1
License for Purchase of Syringes 2
License to Conduct Day Care Agency 9
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FEES COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR
1981
Day Care Licenses $ 60.00
Rabies Clinic 344.00
Milk Licenses 222.00
Frozen Dessert Licenses 65.00
Manufacture of Frozen Dessert 5.00
Food Establishment Permits 1 ,533.00
Food Certificate 25.00
Swimming Pool Licenses 25.00
Funeral Director Licenses 54.00
Mobile Catering Licenses 9.00
Grease & Bone Permits 2.00
Rubbish and/offal permits 102.00
Syringe Licenses 1 .00
Massage License 1 .00
Catering 31 .00
Vending 3.00
Regulation Rules .55
Total fees collected $2,482.55
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1981
Biologicals, Culture Outfits, ETC.
Dispensed to Physicians & Clinics
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis 1410 doses
Tetanus-Diphtheria 210 "
Tetanus Toxoi d 240 "
Polio Vaccine 1382 "
MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) 209 "
Immune Serum Globulin 14 vials
Throat Culture Outfits 120
PPD Tuberculin Tests 430
Tine Tests 500
jDRUCJS
APOTHECARY.
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School Dental Clinics Program
Annual Report - 1980-81
The School Dental Clinics Program has on staff one dental hygienist who
implements the program. (We have, in previous years, had two hygienists) .
The goals of the program are to provide education, and certain services that
will enable children to have optimal oral health.
Children may have their teeth cleaned and inspected by the hygienist, with
parental permission. The parents of each child seen by the hygienist, receives
a follow-up report regarding the oral health and dental needs of their child.
The hygienist, in addition, provides chairside education about proper brushing
and flossing techniques, and overall oral health. Nutrition counseling is
also provided.
Children are very special people. Good oral health is important to the
well -being of each child, and makes a valuable contribution toward the optimal
health of our children.
9/80-6/81 1/l/81 -1/l/82
Inspections 803 Inspections 740
Prophylaxis (cleaning) 583 Prophylaxis (cleaning) 665
Referrals to Pvt. dentist 259 Referrals to Pvt. Dentist 277
Referrals to Orthodontist 229 Referrals to Orthodontist 236
9/81 -1/8 2
Inspections 357
Prophylaxis (cleaning) 226
Referrals to Pvt. dentist 94
Referrals to Orthodontist 92
Patricia Burdick, R.D.H.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SANITATION
1981
Eating and Food Establishments 220
Housing Inspections 101
Nursing Home and Day Care Inspections 12
Swimming Pool Inspections 6
Lead Paint Inspections 12
Catering Establishments Inspections 8
Trucks Inspections 10
TOTAL 369
NUISANCE COMPLAINTS
Dogs 31
Chickens 3
Food 13
Heat 23
Housing 65
Insects 19
Miscellaneous 30
Noise 4
Odors 38
Plumbing 2
Pigeons 1
Rodents 35
Rubbish & Garbage 83
Sewer & Water 5
Smoke 7
Insanitary conditions 3
TOTAL 362
Laboratory:
Water - 6 Pool - 6 Milk 4 16
Swabbing of Restaurant Utensils 44
Miscellaneous (letters, conferences, phone calls) 650
GRAND TOTAL 1441
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The Annual Report for the year September 1980 - June 1981 of the
Pre-School Vision Screening Program.
Number of Students Screened
Age 2 3 4 5 6
Male 6 39 44 35 5
Female 3 33 62 45 3
Total 9 72 106 80 8
Total Males screened 129
Total Females screened 146
275
Number of students screened with glasses 2
Number of students referred 5
Ceti
Mar, N. Shea
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MULTI-SER.VICE
TOWN OY WATERTOWN
127 NORTH BEACON STREET
WATERTOWN. MASSACHUSETTS 02172
026-3000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anne Bartley, President Joan Krevy
Robert Carter, Vice-President Mary McCauley
Barbara Barthel , Secretary Steve Pacifico
Mary Barry Beth Petrow
Don Higgins Fr. William Salmon
Joan O' Brien Bob Shay
Anne Selman Pat Turner
Tom Tuttle Steve Quintiliani
Irene Fowler Helene Whittaker
STAFF
J. Donald Schumacher, M.S. , Director
Marsha Lazar, M.S.W. , Clinical Coordinator
Ronnie Sanders, B. A. , Community Resource Specialist
Paul Warner, B.S . , -Youth Services Coordinator
Marie Battista, Secretary
Maureen Ryan, B.S. , Youth Program
Todd Harrison, Youth Program
*Paula Solomon, M.S.W. , Social Worker
*John Vogel, Rent-A-Kid Program
**Marian Ferro, Public Relations
6 Students
10 Volunteers
*On Loan Staff
**Volunteer
AFFILIATE AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS
Department of Mental Health
Department of Social Services
Boston University
Lesley College
Simmons College
Lasell Jr. College
McLean Hospital
Beaverbrook Guidance Center
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Town of Watertown 681,479.00
Department of Mental Health 37,897. 00
In Kind: 800083. 00
ANNE BARTLF.Y ROBERT CARTER BARBARA BARTHEL J. DONALD SCHUMACHER
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT 8RCRRTA1tV DIRRCTOR
ANNUAL STATISTICS - July 1, 1980 - June 301, 1981:
No. of different clients served:
Mental Health - Individual, Family, Group Services 267
Resource/Referral - Financial, Medical, Childcare
Tenants, Emergency, and Advocacy Services 731
Youth Programs - Activities, Outdoors, and Advocacy
Services 390
Support Groups - Separation and Divorce, Death and
Loss, Parents of Adolescents 80
TOTAL: 1468
Services to the Community:
Professional Training - Educational Services to
Local Agencies 85
Community Workshops - Tenants Rights, Financial
Assistance, Aging Parents 70
Rent-A-Kid - Odd Job Program for Youth 13-16 120
Jobs Filled 496
TOTAL: 217
Special Programs:
MSC Open House 70
Women ' s Fair 660
TOTAL: 730
Total Clients: 2473
Male 30% Children 6% Adults 69%
Female 70% Adolescents 2.1% Elderly 4%
6 Month Statistics: July 1, 1981 - December 31, 1981 :
Mental Health 87
Information & Referral 354
Youth Program 195
Support Groups 45
Services to Community
Training 45
Community Workshops
Rent-A-Kid 178 120
Total Served 846
Same Male Female
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1 1
3
ION
MSC - New Location - 127 North Beacon Street
The Watertown Multi-Service Center has experienced a year of con-
tinued growth highlighted by increased community involvement and
government support. With the purchase of a permanent site at 127
North Beacon Street, the agency further established itself as an in-
tegral part of the Watertown Community. Purchased with funds secured
through a community development block grant, the building features
enough office and meeting space to accomodate all of the Multi-Service
Center staff, students and community volunteers.
This reaffirmation of Multi-Service Center services by the new town
government coincides with the increasing need for Watertown to have
its own social service agency. Mandated by Town Meeting to coor-
dinate services for Watertown residents, the agency has increased its
access to social resources in an effort to provide residents with more
options for dealing with life stress.
The Center bases its activities on the belief that quality social
services can help individuals to clarify problems and make signifi-
cant changes in their lives. Agency staff are professionally trained
individuals who specialize in various modes of service provision.
These varied styles enable clients with different needs to choose from
a variety of resources to aide them in problem solving. Town residents
are offered a solid base of mental health, youth and information
services in an environment that is both community based and professional.
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In writing this report I want to highlight some specific areas of
growth that reflect the Agency' s continued response to community
needs. In addition, I would like to make a special point of mentioning
the Agency' s awareness of the fiscal constraints placed on the town
by Proposition 211 and federal and state budget cuts. With this in
mind, the institution of a fee for service in the Mental Health Com-
ponent and the increased use of volunteers reflects both our continued
commitment to service provision and awareness of fiscal restraints
placed on the town.
Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Component, under the direction of Marsha Lazar, MSW,
offers counseling services on a sliding fee scale to the Watertown
Community. This Component offers residents access to psychologists,
social workers, psychotherapists who are trained to help clients in
making changes to improve life situations. Individuals, families and
couples facing the difficult task of dealing with marital conflicts,
child rearing, career choices and loss and grief issues are seen in
weekly sessions. Support groups focussing on people sharing and
learning from each other are offered through out the year. The mental
health staff also coordinates bi-monthly professional development
workshops on topics relevant to the provision of counseling services.
This year the Component offered support groups around such topics as:
grief and loss, single parenting, agoraphobia, parenting of adolescents
and job seeking. In addition, professional training was offered in
such areas as : Family Life Education, Empathic Awareness, Incest and
Alcoholism and Termination.
This year a Volunteer Program was initiated that used trained mental
health professionals to provide increased counseling services to Agency
clients. This program was another vehicle for incorporating more high
quality professionals into agency programs without needing to increase
the town budget.
Several examples of the types of clients seen in this Component:
An 18 year old young woman referred by school for depression and con-
fusion because she was unable to concentrate and spent all of her time
in her room. She was seen individually and then referred for family
treatment. Both she and her family have recognized the difficulty
they've encountered in letting each other go, and allowing the woman
to grow up. Although there is a lot of painful work ahead, the issue
has been defined and the client will remain in therapy as she continues
to work on this issue.
A divorced woman of 50 called requesting help because she couldn' t
get along with her teenagers and was feeling depressed. She was seen
short-term (10 weeks ) and concentrated on building a new life for
herself now that she was single and no longer needed as a full-time
mother. In addition to individual counseling, she was referred to a
support group for mid-life women.
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Community Resource Component
The Community Resource Component, through its Coordinator Ronnie Sanders,
BA, provides information, referral and advocacy services for Watertown
residents. In a time where fewer and fewer resources are available,
this Component is increasingly important in cataloging and updating
information as resources change. The Component ' s professional con-
tacts and community advocacy program provide residents with assistance
in obtaining information about needed resources. This past year, 3
community volunteers were trained to assist clients to understand and
secure their rights within more bureaucratic systems.
An area of concern that has qrown this past year is that of the growing
number of low income families seeking answers to financial woes. While
increasing inflation, landlord-tenant conflicts and fuel costs are
problems that beset all of us, the low income families in town are es-
pecially vulnerable. This service offers support and information on
existing resources in the hopes of lessening the distance between the
low income individuals and available resources.
Advocacy Cases
An Armenian-speaking woman with 2 young children was referred to the
Multi-Service Center from a local church. Her husband had repeatedly
abused her and had been threatening to kidnap their children. Because
of the cultural and language barriers she did not know who to turn
to and what local agencies could help her. The MSC assigned one of
its Armenian -speaking community advocates to work with this woman
and together they were able to secure a restraining order to keep him
out of the house and away from the children, help her get food stamps
and assist her securing permanent citizenship.
A young woman suffering from a deteriorating eye condition, eventually
causing total loss of sight, was assisted in arranging transportation
and specific classes to enable her to finish her college education
without additional interruption.
This year the Component ran two series of successful community work-
shops designed to provide information and support to residents. The
first was a Leqal Series on: taxes, separation and divorce and land-
lord-tenant conflicts. The second, Survival Skills for Sitnale Parents,
was initially a 4 part workshop. Its goal was to supply information
and sun_ port to single parents. The participants involved have con-
tinued as an ongoing support group led by MSC staff.
A highlight of this Component, and indeed the entire Agency, was this
past years Women ' s Fair. Coordinated by Ms. Sanders, this fair pro-
vided information, exhibits, crafts and entertainment to over 600
participants.
This Component has played an integral part in assisting residents to
deal with the pressing fuel and emergency housing problems in Watertown.
Ms. Sanders assisted in the filing of numerous fuel assistance forms
through the Council on Aging as well as participating in the emergency
housing and fuel assistance committee of the Town of Watertown.
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The Youth Services Component under the direction of Paul Warner, BS ,
has continued its efforts to provide prevention and treatment services
to high risk adolescents. This Department of Mental Health supported
program employs extensive outreach, education and peer group activities
to help youth develop more effective leadership and communication skills.
The staff helps youth to develop the skills necessary to confront their
life problems and to engage in an active process of problem solving.
The program also works to encourage youth to develop the tools necessary
to advocate for their rights in social service and school systems.
The program' s primary modes of treatment are peer group activities,
structured outreach, a drop-in gym program and individual informal
counseling sessions. Program members participate in the planning and
coordinating of all activities. A major goal of the program is to
help youth make well thought out choices and then to take responsibility
for them.
In-School Tutorinct Program - MSC staff tutors 26 students per week
in the Resource and Self Contained classroom at the 3 secondary schools
in town. Many of the individuals seen are members of the Multi-Service
Center Youth Program.
Basketball Leaque - This year 12 youth representing the Multi-Service
Center, played in a league comprised of alternative schools and youth
programs in the greater Boston area, This year the team tied for first
place in their league.
Alcohol and Drug Education - Multi-Service Center peer groups are each
participating in 8 week alcohol education programs. MSC staff, in
conjunction with Jan Hoyt (on-loan from Mt. Auburn Center for Alcohol
Problems ) lead each group through discussions about the problems of
drugs and alcohol for teens.
In conclusion, I wish to say that my second year as Director has con-
tinued to be a growing experience. The building purchase and new
programs have been energizing and focusing.
I wish to thank the Board of Directors, the Town Council and the
Town Manager for their continued interest, support and dedication
to social service provision.
Since ly,
Donald Sc umacher, MS
✓Director
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4 WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL SKATING ARENA
' TOWN OF WATERTOWN
PARAMOUNT PLACE
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
923-0306
ROBERT J. WHITNEY MICHAEL J. DRISCOLL JR.
CHAIRMAN Manager
The Watertown Municipal Skating Arena' s operating season is
August 15 to April 15 . Public Skating sessions continue to be
held five times a week with music and refreshments available
during each two hour session. Skating lessons are offered twice
a week for every age level. The facility is available for group
rentals and private skating parties throughout the season.
Bentley College, Brookline, Newton North, Waltham, Winchester and
Watertown High Schools continue to. play all their home games at
the Arena between December and March 1. Admission is $2 . 50 for
adults and $1. 50 for students . Brookline High School won the
Suburban League Championship and Bentley College won their second
consecutive E.C.A.C. Division 3 Hockey Championship on February 28 ,
1981.
Belmont, Waltham, Metropolitan Boston and Watertown Youth Hockey
Programs rent ice time throughout the season as the Arena continues
to attract numerous youth hockey groups.
For the second consecutive year, the Arena was one of five facilities
in Massachusetts selected to host the Massachusetts Interscholastic
Athletic Association post season hockey games .
The twelve month financial report (July 1, 1980 - June 30 , 1981)
reflects a positive increase in ice rentals but total expenses
have increased $4 ,492 . 64 . The Net Income from the above mentioned
twelve months was $3, 504.79 .
In an effort to offset the ever increasing costs of operation,
especially electricity, we were forced to increase the Ice Rental
rates for the 1981-82 season. With no funding available due to
budget cutbacks, the Snack Bar operation was leased to a private
contractor for the first time since the Arena opened nine years ago.
At this writing, the new arrangement seems to be satisfactory to
both parties concerned.
2,i�/y, r l�
In the midst of our ninth operating season, our plant remains in
good condition, but a major overhaul of the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
and extensive work on the Dasher Boards will be done during the
Summer months.
On March 31, 1981, Albert "Red" Hutton, the only Assistant Rink
Manager ever to serve the town, will retire. We wish him the best
in his well-deserved retirement. His dedication and dependability
will be sorely missed.
We will continue to serve the people of Watertown and welcome
any suggestions which might improve our operation.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. DRISCOLL, JR.
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. :1,;:;iCIPAL SKATING AREIi A FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNINGJuly 1, 1980 ENDING June 30 , 1981 (12 months)
PRIOR SEASON THIS SEASON CHANGE + or -
I11ICOME,
ice Rentals 66 , 211. 03 69 , 922 . 58 3 , 711 . 55
Public Skating 8 , 035 . 50 5 , 999 . 50 (2 , 036 . 00)
Snack Bar 18, 294 . 19 16 , 743 . 57 (1, 550 . 62)
Middlesex League 4 958 . 00 3 , 894 . 00 (1, 064 . 00)
Group Lessons 5 , 364 . 00 4 , 427 . 50 ( 936 . 50)
Vending Machines 3 , 552 . 50 3 , 379 . 00 7 3 . 5 0)
Youth Hockey 28 . SS1 _ 10 30 ,_742 R1 . 189 .71
Figure Skating 614. 10 - (614 . 10)
School Department 13 , 812 . 50 13,4 0 5 . 00 (4 0 7 . 5 0)
Recreation Department - - -
Adult Hockey -, -, , -,r 8 , 51 2 5 1 , n n 7 _ 9 n
Hockey School 5,200 . 00 5 , 600 . 00 400 . 00
Miscellaneous 4 , 659 .38 3 , 255 . 44 (1403 . 94)
Vending Machine-Others 1, 983 . 81 1 , 850 . 52 (133 , 29)
TOTAL INCOME 168 ,761. 86 167 , 751 . 17 (1 , 010 . 69)
E)TENSES
'r1u11 Time Salaries 47,R65 . 58 56 , 890 . 91 (9 , 025 .33)
Snack Bar Salaries 5, 409 . 25 5 , 231 . 54 177 . 71
Part Time Salaries 1 1 , 2 9 6 _ 9 7 1 9 . S q q,. 7 9 ti g 7 _ 1 R
Electricity 53, 118 . 79 54 , 650 . 00 Y1, 531 . 21)
Gas 11 , 388 . 70 9 . 333 . 2.5U, . 4
Telephone 1 . 2 71 . 7 8 ., 1 . 3 01 6 _ (9g . 88)
Supplies (General) 13 , 906 . 45 14 .403 . 03 (496 ,58)
Supplies (Snack Bar) ' 10, 569 . 97 8 , 477 . 40 2 , 092 . 57
Supplies (Vending Machine) 2 , 926 . 25 1, 358 . 80 1, 567 .45
TOTAL EXPENSES 159 , 753 . 74 164 , 246 . 38 (4 , 492 . 64)
Net Income (Y,oss) for Period 9 , 008 . 12 3 , 504 . 79 (5 , 503 . 33)
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Walter T.Munger,Chairman FINAL REPORT
E.Joyce Munger,Co-Chairman
Elizabeth M.Robinson,Secretary
Charles T.Burke,Treasurer
Louis Allegro
Bernard E.Bradley,Jr.
Joseph E.Caouette Major festivities held in conjunction with the
Joanna R.Carey year-long celebration:
John J.Carver
James P.Clark
Carol Dennis Homecoming Ball November 3, 1979
Elaine V.Grey Family Skating Party April 21, 1980
Francis L.Guerin Reception for Descendants May 18, 1980
Margaret L.Holden of The Founders of Watertown
Stoughton B.Holden
Frank M.Lightbody Birthday Parade June 15, 1980
Joseph P.MacDonald Joint Celebration - Fourth July 4, 1980
Elizabeth M.Martin of July
Paul C.Menton Family Picnic and Concert August 17, 1980
Frederick J.Milmore
Thomas Perry p Rededication Founders September 6, 1980
James H.Sullivan Monument
Anna Maria Tambureno Ecumenical Services for all October 26, 1980
G.Jack Zollo Religions and Reception
Gary Brackett Anniversary Ball November 2, 1980
John Lucas Appreciation and Awards Night December 3, 1980
Mabel Murphy
The committee also participated jointly with other
organizations sponsoring their own celebrations or anni-
versaries--The Western Electric Co. , Unitarian Church
and the Watertown Historical Society -- to mention a few. Many souveniers and
gifts were distributed, either sold or donated and paid for or sponsored by out-
side groups. These included License Plates, "T" Shirts and other complimentary
gifts and momentos. Items distributed through the committee included Commemora-
tive Coins, Ornamental Flag Desk Sets, Lapel Buttons, Official Booklets and various
smaller gifts during the various events.
An official Commemorative Album with photographs, newspaper clippings and
other related items has been prepared and will be turned over to The Town Manager
and Town Council at their convenience with the recommendation that it be preserved
for future reference, possibly in custody of the Library or Historical Society
where it could be readily available or displayed.
All in all, Watertown can be proud of its involvement and presentations
during the entire celebration period. The cooperation of all Town Officials, the
various Town Departments for their assistance, practically all Fraternal and Vet-
erans Groups, many business organizations and merchants, and the citizens of Water-
town for their enthusiasm, attendance, participations and support of all the func-
tions -- this was the formula for such a successful undertaking.
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Financial Report:
Balance of 1978 Appropriation ($500. ) carried
over and added to 1979 Appropriation $ 225.00
Appropriation in 1979 5,000.00
Total e5,225.00
Total Payments and Disbursements
through warrants 33,969.62
Balance 1,255.38
Credits for monies turned in 10,522.69
Returned to Town by authority of Town Meeting, 1981 $11,778.07 "
It was the original intention of the committee to use part of this
balance to present a lasting gift or memorial to the Town in com-
memoration of the Celebration but in an "Austerity" move by Town
Officials the balance was turned in and accounts closed.
Payments and Disbursements were categorized as follows:
Trailer and Headquarters Expenses. . . . .. . • • . . • •. • . • . . • . . . . . $ 29408.03
Committee Expenses. . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 298.59
General Advertising Expenses. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1,693-51
School Programs. • •• • . • • •• • • • .• • . . . • • • • • • . . • • • • . . . • • . . • . . . . 984.43
Official Booklets (Income 79 Net Cost 1,264.11 . . . . . . 2,059.11
Commemorative Coins (Income $156 Net Cost $1,98 .14 . . . . . . 2,245.14
Homecoming Ball (Income $3,822 Net Cost $489.49�. . . . . . . . . . 4,311.49
Skating Party (Income $247 Net Cost 31.95). . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 278.95
Reception for Descendants (Historical Soc. pd excess). . . . . 842.50
Birthday Parade. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 6,196.25
Family Picnic. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,147.55
Rededication of Founders Monument. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 653.37
Ecumenical Services and Reception. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . • . . . . . . . . 1,076.04
Anniversary Ball (Income f5,730 Net Cost $4,317.73). . . . . . . 9,647.73
Appreciation and Awards Night. . . .. . . . • . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . 316.93
$33,969.62
In conclusion I would be remiss not to mention the persons directly
responsible for the tremendous success of this celebration - the committee
members. Their contributions of time, talents and untiring efforts to in-
sure a successful celebration speaks for itself. Each and every member is to
be commended for their unselfish sacrifices, expertise and cooperation with
each other as a group. As spokesman for this committee I believe their
feelings are best expressed in a comment made at one of the final meetings --
"It was worth it, we've had fun ourselves and we were very proud to have been
part of it."
Respectfully submitted,
P LC ( JJ_c ,Cv Chairman
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WATERTOWN RECREATION COMMISSION
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
(617)924-2074
COMMISSION
ROBERT B.McCARTHY,Chairman
MS.LORRAINE LaROSE,Secretary THOMAS J.SULLIVAN
JAMES P.CLARK Director of Recreation
JOSEPH P.KELLY RICHARD MALONEY
DR.DANIEL G.O'CONNOR Assistant Director
MRS.SIGRID REDDY
ARTHUR E.TODINO
The function of the Watertown Recreation Commission is
to provide a year-round recreation program to the end
that every child in Watertown shall have a place to
play in safety and that every person, young and old,
shall have the opportunity for the best and most sat-
isfying use of his leisure time.
The contributions of the members of the Recreation Com-
mission cannot be over emphasized. They perform a
dedicated community service while they serve without
pay. The members have aided the Director in an under-
standing of his duties , stood behind his recommendations
for changes and additions , and given wise counsel and
advice to the Director.
ORGANIZATION
The Recreation Commission is comprised of seven members,
four of whom are permanent. Three are appointed by the
Town Manager. The four permanent members are: Supt. of
the Department of Public Works; Supt. 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 Principal Account Clerk, are part-time
employees. Part-time employees are hired to instruct
and supervise the various programs during the four sea-
sons of the year.
Organized Recreation For All Ages
RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS 1980-81
During the winter the Recreation Department runs a very
comprehensive basketball program. The program included
play for boys and girls along with a men' s basketball
league. In the elementary school program alone there
were 26 teams that competed in four leagues. Other adult
programs included, golf , aerobic dancing , men' s basket-
ball league, tennis and ballroom dancing. The Friday
night and Saturday programs for the mentally handicapped
were well attended this past year.
With the arrival of spring came softball , baseball ,
baton twirling , and tennis for the youth of Watertown.
The students in our Saturday Day Camp competed in the
County and State Special Olympics again this year with
much success.
The summer of 1981 gave the Recreation Department its
first taste of life with Proposition 2%. While 215 caused
curtailments and cutbacks to our programs , we did still
supply a well rounded program to the citizens of Water-
town. The major effects of 2?: cut supervisors at Underwood
Playground , Charles River and Arlington Park. Only one
staff person was present this year at Parker , Lowell and
West. We did staff Arsenal Park and we also ran our
summer olmypic days at the park. We feel this helped to
give the park some very good and needed exposure.
Playground attendance this year was only fair , therefore ,
I feel a movement to specialty camps in such areas as
soccer , baseball , tennis , arts & crafts , drama, etc . would
better service the youngsters of our town. This could be
incorporated into our summer playgrounds , and if need be
supply us with a scource of additional revenue.
One tennis instructor was eliminated under 21z , but the
hard work of our two full-time and one part-time instruc-
tors made this , once again , a very successful program.
Because of a limited staff we gave lessons just at Victory
Field and Camp Pequossette.
Basketball was again a very successful program this summer.
The men' s league , ages 14 and up , reached its highest point
of attendance. `through registration fees the league turned
in $880. 00 to the Revolving Fund.
Attendance at Canp Pequossette increased this year. The
summer transportation was paid for out of the Revolving
Fund with a total receipts of $6 , 685 . The camp was held
at the Parker School but it is now imperative that we start
working to return the camp to Arsenal Park. The biggest
need is for an indoor facility.
A change was made in the swimming program which proved very
beneficial . The 9 a.m. class was for beginners and ad-
vanced beginners only. In previous years this class was
held at 8 a.m. when the air on many mornings still had a
chill in it .
The Strolling Players held their evening rehearsals at the
Parker School . Many outstanding performances were given
around the town.
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Our flag-football and physical conditioning programs sent
many tired bodies home from Victory Field each weekday
evening. These two programs continue to grow in popularity.
Proposition 2i is here, but hard work by many dedicated
young men and women helped the department to overcome many
of its effects this summer and made our programs a success.
The program for the mentally handicapped this summer work-
ed in conjunction with the Special Education Camp held at
the Senior High School.
The fall season included flag-tag football , soccer , baton
twirling and basketball. The department also ran a Friday
night social and a Saturday Day Camp for the mentally
handicapped citizens of Watertown.
In light of budget restraints and cutbacks because of Pro-
position 212 this department will continue to strive to run
a well-rounded program for the citizens of Watertown.
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Watcrtown, Massacbusctta 02172
During the period beginning July 1 , 1980 and ending
December 31 , 1981 the Veterans' Services Department continued
to operate effectively. Our policy of thorough investigation
of all cases was continued. Utilization of State and Federal
benefits helped keep our costs down to a minimum.
During the months of November and December, a large
volume of Veterans Administration Income Questionnaire cards
had to be completed. These forms must be filed by January 1st
in order to have benefits continue.
A considerable amount of time and effort was spent in
assisting veterans and their dependents file for Veterans'
pensions from the Federal Government . The end result was a
sizeable increase in benefits to eligible veterans and their
dependents in Watertown.
Respectfully submitted
Richard T. Johnson
Veterans ' Agent
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the waterwwn free public
Library ,,) Trustees
ryd,' `''r + " Mary J.Carver,Chairman
Helen Guest Perry.Vice-Chairman
Charles T.Burke.Comptroller
Gracemarie V.LeBlanc.Secretary
Donald J.MacDonald.Jr.
Sigrid R Reddy, Director Raya Stern
The Watertown Free Public Library had an unusually difficult year in its efforts
to provide complete library service to its many patrons. This was due entirely to the
passage of Prop. 2'1, which forced budgetary constraints and cutbacks in service. In
June of 1981 a special meeting of the Board of Library Trustees was called to discuss
the effects of Prop. 21. A decision was made to curtail the services at both branches
by shortening the hours at the North and East branches, with the Main Library continuing
to be open daily with evening hours until 9 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and
with no hours of opening at all on Sundays. The Trustees were saddened by these con-
straints but are hopeful that sometime in the future complete library service will be
restored.
The library received two grants in 1980-1981 to work on historical material , the
larger being a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to update the
library's History of Watertown. A series of articles appears each week in the Press
and Sun as "The Living History of Watertown," carefully prepared by Christine Harris
and enjoyably read by many of the townspeople. Also a grant was received from the
Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities to develop service to the Armenian-
American community.
After serving over twenty years as a trustee, Edmund Hickey resigned from the
board due to declining health. During his long tenure on the board his wise council
and sage advice was invaluable in meeting the multiple problems facing the administra-
tion of the library during a period of rapid growth and changing concepts in library
science. Helen Guest Perry succeeded Mr. Hickey as vice chairman of the board. In
November of 1981 a special meeting was held by the Trustees with the President of the
Council , Louis Andrews, participating to elect a new library trustee to replace Mr.
Hickey. Raya Stern, long active in the League of Women Voters, was unanimously chosen
to succeed Mr. Hickey.
Owing to the resignation of Linda Wright, Acting Assistant Director, Helene Tuchman
was appointed as Assistant Director to Mrs. Reddy. Her broad experience in library
affairs has contributed much to the growth and development of library service to the town.
The Trustees note with appreciation the many services provided for the children both
at the East and the North branches: the pre-school story hour, the toddler drop-in pro-
gram and the many reading clubs held in the spring, summer and at Hallowe'en. Foremost
among the activities is the "special story hour" at the end of the summer and the arts
and crafts programs, all very well attended and enjoyed.
Public Library Reading Room circa 1894
Under the capable supervision of our library director, Sigrid Reddy, the library
continued to offer service also to adults and young adults. We feel that Mrs. Reddy
and the staff exemplify the code that a library, much like a lighthouse, provides a
sense of direction, a sense of security. It is a source that affords to persons of
all ages, rich or poor, an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding, and an
educational impact above and beyond the school classroom.
I would like to thank the Trustees for the opportunity of serving as chairman
this year and to thank the entire library staff for the spirit of cooperation in these
difficult times. My praise and gratitude go also to the Friends of the Library who
have been our silent partner for so many years.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
?/ary . , a e , Chairman
LIBRARY STAFF
Director : Sigrid R. Reddy
Acting Assistant Director and Community Services Librarian : Helene Tuchman
Secretary: Helen Pando; Deborah Sellers, part-time office assistant
Departments
Adult Services : Jane Eastman, Supervisor and Head of Reference
Reference Department : Jeanne White, Librarian, Ellen Wendruff, Pre-Professional
Librarian, Mary McHugh, Assistant
Part-time: Jeanne Clancy, Dorothy Corriveau, Timothy Di Pace, Pamela Schofield,
Keith Stavely, Librarians
Circulation Department : Doris Anderson, Head ; Anne Diozzi , Karen Gill , Ruth Griffin ,
Assistants
Part-time : Barbara Flores , Carol Harris, Marilyn Micco, Helena Neylon , Mary Radtke,
Catherine Richmond, M. Angela Ward, Assistants
Young Adult Department : Cynthia Becker, Acting Supervisor
Part-time: Mary McNally, Nancy Tutunjian , Librarians
Children' s Department : Maureen Conners , Acting Supervisor
Lani Gerson, Deborah Mazzolini , Debra Saryan, Pre-Professional Librarians
Part-time: Marthe Forrester, Librarian ; Joan Wagman , Madeliene Marino, Catherine
Brannen , Pre-Professional Librarians ; Patricia Farrell , Assistant
Technical Services : Forrest Mack, Supervisor
Charlotte Murray, Pre-Professional Librarian ; Frances Mannix, Gayle Roberts-Cullen,
Assistants
Branch Librarians : Mary Harney, East Branch ; Debra Saryan , Acting North Branch
Catherine Brannen , Pre-Professional Librarian , West Branch/Browne School
Pages : Frank Destino, Susan Duncan, Catherine Furia, Aline Karageuzian, Janine LeBlanc,
Marybeth LeBlanc, Paulette Lyons , Elizabeth Morrissey, Carol Oates , Eleanor O' Dea,
Seta Ourfalian, Lora Wan
Custodians : William J . Mannix, Head Custodian, John C. Carey, Peter Gordon, Paul
Mannix, Junior Custodians ; Part-time: Mark Waldron, Custodial Assistant
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR CALENDAR 1981
Two events had an impact on the library during the calendar year 1981 , the
first being Proposition 21, and the second the change in the Charter. The changes
at the library during the second half of fiscal 1981 were felt when the Trustees,
requested by the Selectmen to turn back a minimum of $40,000 to help reduce the
impact on the town mandated by the cuts in the auto excise tax, were forced to cut
Sunday service, withdraw the public library' s participation in the West Branch/
Browne School Library, and freeze hiring for the remainder of the fiscal year.
These cuts extended into the budget for fiscal '82, and were represented by a
reduction of ten full-time positions throughout the system, as well as reductions
in funds for library materials and operating expenses. Coming at a time when CETA
staff was also being terminated, the burden was shouldered by the remaining staff,
as all part-time personnel (except library pages) had to be laid off, causing the
termination of a number of persons who, although their titles carried the word
"temporary," had in some cases worked for the library for many years. Whereas
the several departments and agencies had also had back-up staff which could be
called in during emergencies, no such remedy now existed, and it was necessary
to employ those who were retained by an intricate system of scheduling. The
staff, typically, responded without grumbling. Notable was the contribution of
Mary Harney and Anne Diozz: of the East Branch Library, who now were assigned
to work at the North Branch on Mondays and Tuesdays, facing each week an equi-
valent of two Monday mornings of books accumulated in the book drops, and carry-
ing new books back and forth to keep up with patrons' requests.
Although by extraordinary good luck (and the fact that several excellent
members of our staff were hired away by other libraries or institutions) we did
not have to fire any of our permanent staff, the threat of possible layoffs caused
a certain amount of unrest and manifested itself in the submission of grievances
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which demanded a great deal of time from Mrs. Tuchman, myself, and the Trustees.
After the completion of collective bargaining negotiations, ably conducted by
Peter Boyer with the help of Trustees Charles Burke and Donald MacDonald and Town
Attorney Gary Brackett, fear of termination has subsided at least for the present.
Cross-training , as described in the Assistant Director ' s report , is now a clearly
articulated policy of the system and one of the few beneficial side-effects of 22.
The changes caused by charter reform have been perhaps more far-reaching than
those caused by 22. The Board of Library Trustees remains , as does the School
Committee, one of the only two remaining boards left from the fourteen that pre-
viously existed, and sorting out the duties and responsibilities of the trustees
during the transition into a city form of government has proved to be a challenge.
Although town meeting was interesting to attend, 350 years of it proved sufficient
to persuade the voters that Watertown deserved the full -time attention and respon-
sibility of a town manager-council form of government. Working with a group of
councillors and a town manager- who assumed responsibility for decisions, asked
intelligent questions, and were not afraid to exert leadership was a refreshing
change.
The Library/Community Analysis, conducted by Jane Eastman and her staff,
revealed information which will be used by the Trustees in making plans for the
future of library service in Watertown. The limitations imposed by fiscal con-
straints forced the staff to confine library programming to activities directly
relating to books and reading; it is hoped that in the future, by judicious use
of library automation, we will be able to free staff to devote their time increas-
ingly to activities related to public service. With goals and objectives firmly
in mind and with the flexibility to plan for new services in respond to patrons '
needs, we look forward to a future full of promise.
Many individuals have been helpful in smoothing our path during this year
of transition. The staff thanks the volunteers who have given unstintingly of
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their time and talent, and the Friends who have generously supported our efforts.
We pay tribute to Edmund Hickey who retired after many years of helpful service
on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Hickey had a particular talent for understanding
personnel problems and was supportive in many ways to the director and staff. We
thank him for the time he took to listen to and counsel us. During the past year
we have come to know and admire Mary Carver, who assumed the chairmanship of the
trustees in 1981 and who, aided as usual by Charles Burke' s unfailing help, gave
us a great deal of help and support during a time of change and turmoil . It is
not a particularly edifying exercise to be forced to cut back in service when
people have shown that they need it, appreciate it, and use it.
During 1981 1 continued to serve on the Legislative Committee of the Public
Library Association (a section of the American Library Association) and with
financial help from the trustees, attended meetings in Washington and San Francisco.
The efforts to extend the Library Services and Construction Act and the National
Commission on Library and Information Services have met with support from many
quarters, but in the present administration's 1982 budget have met with a recom-
mendation for zero funding. This is distressing not only because this library
has benefited in many material ways. from LSCA, but because innovative developments
in library service have seldom been supported by appropriation from local tax
revenues. Watertown 's service to the handicapped and to ethnic groups such as
Armenian-Americans are examples of these federally-funded projects which have
served as models for other libraries. In other professional activities, I was
elected to the Board of Directors of Nelinet, the regional network which serves
as our broker for the Ohio-based database for online cataloging information.
Currently I am also serving as President of the Greater Boston Public Library
Administrators, and on the Board of Directors of the Watertown Center for the
Arts.
Although this past year has been one of regret for having to say good-
bye to cherished friends and established customs, it has also been one of
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deliberation and reevaluation. Reduced hours at the branches, a necessity when
one has to pare a budget by 20% that consists of over 75% for salaries, plus the
relinquishment of our involvement at the West Branch (perhaps our most cost-effective
operation, since the plant was maintained by the School Department) caused a severe
wrench in our pattern of service. The staff has, however, found itself to be
capable and versatile. My secretary, Helen Pando, has accomplished wonders and
never complains about new projects. The custodians have been loyal and supportive
of the staff and of each other. Our town manager, Peter Boyer, understands library
goals and has treated us with courtesy and consideration. The library' s department
heads have responded with equanimity both to patrons' needs and to my demands.
Helene Tuchman, after having worked for many years part-time in the Reference
Department, became North Branch Librarian and Assistant Director within a year,
and has quickly assumed a position of responsibility and leadership. To all
these people, to the library's public, and to the trustees, who have given unfail -
ingly of their support, I am grateful .
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Fiscal 1981 saw three librarians occupy the position of Assistant
Director and Community Services Librarian, and Proposition 2 1/2 force
the Library to curtail hours , reduce staff, reassess priorities and try
to maintain the quality of library service.
Stephen Bayle, Assistant Director since 197891eft the library to
enter private industry in December 1980. Linda Wright, Supervisor of
Children 's Services , became Acting Assistant Director in January 1981 ;
she left, however, in February to accept a consultant position at the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. I became Acting Assistant
Director in February 1981 and was appointed to the position in September
1981 .
In response to the conditions forced upon us by Proposition 2 1/2 and
the community' s reaction to there, a Volunteer Corps was formed. Maureen
Conners, Acting Supervisor of Children 's Services and I participated in
a United Way Seminar on Volunteers, prepared a volunteer program booklet,
including job descriptions, and publicized our needs through flyers and
newspaper publicity. The response was overwhelming in terms both of the
numbers who responded and the quality of skills these people brought to
the library. At present we have twenty volunteers working on special
projects in the Main Library and at the East and North Branches. Since
July 1981 a total of thirty volunteers has contributed their time and
expertise to the library.
Volunteers are classifying and cataloging our historic photograph
collection, preparing posters and signage, updating our geographic file,
inventorying our Young Adult record collection, helping branches cope
with the mountains of books awaiting them each weekly reopening day and
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performing many tasks to help us maintain and improve service.
The reduction in staff we have sustained has led to the formal
organization of a staff-rotation and orientation program on a voluntary
basis to assure us of having personnel familiar with work and services in
all departments . The committee, composed of representatives of each job
classification, agency and department, consisted of Doris Anderson, Debora
Bugbee, Lani Gerson, Mary Harney, Carol Harris, Charlotte Murray, Ellen
Wendruff and myself. The program is now launched on the first of three
planned cycles per year. _
Communication between the library and public continued to be main-
tained through intensive newspaper coverage of library programs and ser-
vices.
Our public image has been considerably enhanced by the materials
and events prepared as a result of the NEH grant, "'Avi,n� 11tstor�i".of Wa-
tertown" , Christine Harris , producer. These have included: an historic
photograph contest; a series of weekly local history articles and photo-
graphs in Watertown newspapers; an exhibit and accompanying pamphlet.,
A Woman's Place . . in history; an historic film series with a brochure
and bibliography and discussion session afterwards .
The Armenian Grant under the supervision of Debra (Musserian)
Saryan with Armine Saryan, translator, was brought to a successful _
conclusion. The purpose of this grant was to provide materials and
publicize library services in the Armenian language to recently-
arrived Armenian immigrants . Among the materials produced was a trans-
lated version of our Information and Referral Service, and numerous
subject bibliographies. Debra Saryan also prepared and presented
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materials about library services at several Armenian community events.
These materials, housed at the East Branch Library, have been widely
used.
The reduction in staff and the resultant reassignment of person-
nel have made the scheduling of meetings and internal communication
difficult. To increase awareness of events , changes, and problems an°"I to
stimulate dialogue, we began publishing a staff newsletter in October
1981 . Called the "Monday Morning Pink Sheet," it features memos, inter-
views , reviews , questions, anecdotes, and opinions, and a copy is dis-
tributed to each staff member.
Our community services continue to grow as we actively participate
with other town departments and organizations in programming and sup-
port services . The use of our audio-visual equipment by other organi-
zations has brought us into closer contact with these groups and the
sharing of resources and expertise has brought many benefits to the
library. We assisted the newly-founded Charles River Museum (in Waltham)
in preparing a major exhibit of historic materials , have worked closely
with the Watertown Center for the Arts in preparing an exhibit on Water-
town Industry and the Arsenal , and hosted displays by the Chamber of
Commerce and Boston Edison Company.
Our Audio-Visual services have continued to expand, with equipment
being loaned to private organizations, town agencies and for use within
the library itself. Use of our equipment has more than doubled in the
past year.
The slide and video presentations produced by our media staff have
continued to be popular, with many organizations and individuals borrowing
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them for use in programming. We regret the loss of our CETA media and
graphics personnel . Marilyn Lucey,our graphic artist and Pierre Garand,
our audio-visual specialist,were talented and valued members of our CETA
staff who have not been replaced. We were fortunate, however, to obtain
the services of BU dommuni cations major, Michael Lagatutta, as a media
intern. Mike has produced an audio-visual newsletter highlighting our
growing VHS videocassette movie collection and a brochure describing all
of our audio-visual services. He is producing a public service
announcement on videotape to help increase public awareness of our
overdue book problems and their consequences.
Because the library is a public service organization and is open
to all , we are sometimes called upon to deal with varieties of patron
behavior that may be out of the ordinary. bizarre or threatening. To
help us increase our capability and sensitivity in such situations , the
staff participated in a helpful series of two workshops led by Linda
Achher of the Metropolitan-Beaverbrook Mental Health Center.
We have continued to explore the introduction of automation into
the library on a regional basis. I was a member of a committee of East-
ern Region librarians who attempted to define regional needs and goals.
Our proposal for a LSCA Municipal Information Grant which would have
enabled us to offer commercial data-base searching service as well as
helping us to develop specialized data-bases of locally important infor-
mation was , to our disappointment, not funded by the Massachusetts Board
of Library Commissioners, but we have been fortunate in obtaining funding
for computerized time-sharing from the Friends of the Library who also
purchased for us a hard copy terminal . We hope to be able to computerize
many of our budgeting procedures and fund-accounting practices , as well as
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other library clerical procedures with the help of two of our volunteers,
Barbara Farquhar and Nancy Mardirosian, computer programmer-analysts.
This year has been a challenging one for me as we have tried to
develop new and positive responses to both public-service demands and
library staff needs in the face of severe budgetary cutbacks. It has
been exciting working with Mrs. Reddy, the Trustees, the staff and the
new town government in determining goals and priorities and devising new
ways to fulfill them.
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ADULT SERVICES
Reference Department
Despite the shadow of Proposition 2 1/2 cuts , the Reference Depart-
ment had a productive year which saw the completion of several pending
projects and the beginning of new services and activities . The Department
welcomed Lani Gerson, who transferred from the East Branch Children 's
Department, and said goodbye to Dorothy Del Rose Corriveau and Pam Schofield.
As a group the members of the Department responded to over 12,500 inquiries
which ranged in complexity from, "What is the history of the Cleveland
Symphony Orchestra?" to "Define existentialism in its German and French
manifestations. " The number of questions decreased somewhat from last
year's (particularly over the last half of the year when library hours
were changed and shortened) .
The final report of the Watertown Library/Community Analysis was
completed in August, 1981 . This project, funded by an LSCA Title I
grant surveyed town leaders , library staff and administration and citi-
zens at large and proposed seven recommendations for the town and seven-
teen for the library as ways of meeting the educational , recreational ,
information and cultural needs of Watertown. The report was widely
circulated to members of town government and agencies ; social , frater-
nal , and cultural groups ; the press ; local business ; churches ; and
schools.
The new budget constraints have necessitated cuts in periodical
subscriptions (44 have been discontinued) and a decrease in the pur-
chase of new adult materials including phonorecords , reference books,
fiction and non-fiction. Our volunteers, however, have made an impor-
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tant contribution to the continuation and enhancement of department services
in 1981 . Volunteer Linda Hirsch and Jane Eastman presented a three-part
program on library orientation and resources in October. Albert Whitte-
more volunteered to continue the delivery of books to the elderly housing
projects on a monthly basis and Lorelei Kolegue produced a new list of
periodicals which the library currently receives. Judy Holmberg and Amy
Queander staffed the library display at the Women's Fair in May; new signs
in the non-fiction stacks and the Browsing Room are the work of Mary
MacFadgen.
Staff member Keith Stavely inaugurated a book-discussion group in
the summer which brought together patrons from different neighborhoods,
different generations and different walks of life to talk about books
and ideas that interest them. Books chosen for the discussion, which
continues, range from best-sellers (The Key to Rebecca, Rage of Angels)
to classics (Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Jane Eyre) to current issues and
trends (Ten Days That Shook the World, Hand-Me-Down Dreams) - whatever
the participants think will be stimulating and in some way challenging.
All members of the Department have participated, giving the public a
chance to get to know the librarians as people who not only locate books,
but who read and discuss them too. Reports on the discussions in the
staff newsletter have developed into an informal book-review column.
Drawing on the library's collections and using graphic displays,
bibliographies and fact sheets, the department has prepared several
special exhibits. A contemporary poets exhibit highlighted the poetry
books, recordings and small-press materials. Watertown poets were inclu-
ded in this colorful display. A timely exhibit on U.S. relations with
Latin America was followed by a larger month-long exhibit on the U.S.
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Military Draft. The entire second-floor gallery was filled with posters ,
books and graphics detailing the history of the draft in the U.S. and
opposition to it. The staff has also maintained a small revolving dis-
play of books in the reading room focussing on issues in the news ,
aspects of community life, and themes of a se<l_�onal nature.
Other projects completed in 1981 include Lhe weeding and updating
of the vertical file, enlarging and updating the collection of graduate
university and college catalogs and the extensive reorganization of the
periodical files simplifying access to ap,.roximately 250 titles, some
going back over forty years.
Interlibrary loan service has increased by nearly one third over
last year. As libraries feel the financial pinch , cooperative networks
grow in number and importance. Watertown be'ongs to several informa-
tion networks : Eastern Regional Library System, Community Health Infor-
mation Network (CHIN) and most recently, the NELINET Interlibrary Loan
Code. NELINET (New England Library Information Network) has given us
on-line access through our OCLC computer terminal to library holdings
throughout the country. We have been able to get such diverse mater-
ials as Louisiana French folk songs and books on caocer therapy. high
school and college students have used the service to obtain books of
all kinds ranging from literary criticism to government reports on ed-
ucation. Artists and writers in the Watertown community draw on the
service for books vital to their work. Elderly patrons often use the
service to get old favorites difficult to find locally. Trade, tech-
nical and foreign language books are often requested. Increasingly,
academic researchers are using our inter-li`. -ary loan services .
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Our record collection has grown this year in several different
areas , and circulation has increased. Aside from strictly classical
music, acquisitions have been in ethnic music, jazz, musicals, spoken
sound, film scores , and bird and animal sounds. Little-used records
have been weeded to make room for the new. The music librarian has
attempted to be responsive to the community' s musical needs in light
of current trends, local performance, and patron requests for records
as well as musical scores.
Altogether 1981 should be characterized as a year of reevaluation
of library materials and services and the Reference Department met
this challenge with the help of an enthusiastic staff and several help-
ful and faithful volunteers.
Jane Eastman, Supervisor
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Circulation Department
The Circulation Department has had another busy year with a good circulation
of materials and many people coming in to enjoy the pleasant reading area. We
have been making a determined effort to get our overdue books back and have been
lucky to have three excellent volunteers, Anne Milmore, Isabel Divrigian and Marge
Connelly to help us. We have also been calling people and asking them to return
overdue materials and reminding them that library materials are for everyone!
The many new records and paperbacks, including a number in large type,
enjoy a large circulation. A good number of borrowers head first for a popular
feature, the Book Sale Truck. Mary MacFadgen, another excellent volunteer, has
been helping us make the Browsing Room easier to use and more attractive with
her professional -looking signs. With all the cooperation of staff from other
departments who have helped us when we needed it, we have had a successful year.
Doris Anderson, Head of Circulation
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CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
During 1981, the Children 's Department underwent several alterations, due to
Proposition 22. The year was to be a year of challenges and changes. Through all
the modifications, the Children 's Department attempted to maintain the quality
service and the continuous programming of activities for the enjoyment and enrich-
ment of children that their patrons had come to expect. Because of staffing and
budgetary constraints, reading and reading-incentive programs were the number one
priority.
Eight ten-week sessions of pre-school story hours were held throughout the
year. Librarians led over one hundred pre-schoolers through stories, songs, games,
and fingerplays each week, giving them the experience of group activity and intro-
ducing them to the pleasures of books and reading.
A Nighttime Story Time was held for eight nights during the summer months.
Over fifty children, ages 4-7,were led into slumber-land. Folk Tales,Spring Tales
and Children's Favorites were some of the other story sessions that were held at
the branches for children in grades K-6.
The summer reading club of 1981, entitled "The Summer Shopping Spree Reading
Club" was held at all the libraries. Two hundred and seventy-five enthusiastic
shoppers filled their bags with book reports throughout the summer. 2,189 books
were read by the children who participated. Those who completed ten books or more
received an iron-on decal and were given a special treat, thanks to the Friends
of the Library, who provided Eleanor Boylan, a puppeteer and story teller who
reenacted four Aesop Fables. In conjunction with the Club, the children were
invited to join and compete for Olympic-style medals awarded on the basis of the
number of books read in the March of Dimes Reading Olympics. Two other reading
clubs, the Spring Reading Club and the Spook-tac-ular Halloween Reading Club,
were conducted at all agencies during 1981.
Toddler Drop-In was popular with fifty sessions held attracting over 1,175
participants, at which the library provided toys for the young children and the
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parents were given the opportunity to explore the book and toy collection in a
relaxed atmosphere of conversation and child' s play.
Movies were shown at the Main and East Branch Libraries throughout the school
year to a total viewing audience of 1,025 persons. In addition to the regular
"Kids ' Flicks" program, a special ten-week after-school feature-length movie pro-
gram was held for children seven and over attended by over 270 children .
School visits were made to all the elementary school classrooms twice in 1981
and classes made 150 additional trips to the library for tours, book-talks and
library orientations.
During 1981 the Children ' s Department presented a four-week series of lecture/
workshops entitled "Who Will Educate Our Children?" The series, held with the hope
of offering parents an opportunity to meet other parents with similiar needs, con-
cerns and desires for their children ' s education and to perceive new ways of meeting
their needs, was attended by over 150 adults, and proved to be a great success.
A creative drama program, led by Jean Silver, was held every Tuesday in the
Children 's Room of the Main Library, at which children 7-12 years of age were
invited to participate. Each session was complete in itself so that a child could
start at any time. Pantomime, improvisation and theatrical games were some of the
activities planned with the goal of stimulating new ways of expressing feelings and
experiences. This program was part of a federally-funded Arts and Humanities Grant,
directed by Elsie Rowlands.
Jackson Gilmore, a mime and story teller, held a special summer story day
for the patrons of the North Branch Library.
The Friends of the Library sponsored a special "Love Your Library" week,
during which the Friends provided music, puppet shows, face painting, clowns and
sports figures for all the children in Watertown . Hundreds of children enjoyed
the fun.
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The staff of the North Branch Library became proud "parents" in 1981: the
librarians, acting as midwives, provided incubation and helped four beautiful baby
chicks to hatch. Guitar lessons were offered twenty times at the Main Library.
Several children received fundamental instruction on techniques and theories of
playing the guitar. A photography workshop was held for children ages eight and
over, at which they were taught how to photograph, print and develop pictures.
Arts-and-crafts programs and special contests were held at all the libraries
duing the holidays and school vacations.
The beautiful tradition of Christmas carolling was continued by the Children 's
Department. Librarians, accompanied by Santa and a hearty group of carolers, spent
a glorious evening singing with the elderly at Woodland Towers. Hot cocoa and
goodies warmed everyone who participated.
Considering the budgetary and staffing constraints that 1981 held for the
Children's Department, the staff are proud of their accomplishments for the year.
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TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
In 1981 the Technical Services Department continued most of the work which it
had performed in previous years. But as the year wore on, a reduced library budget,
loss of a staff position, and computerized cataloging changed the pattern of work
in the department.
In January, 1981 Margaret Marra resigned from her position as Catalog Assistant.
It was anticipated that her position could not be funded after June, 1981, and that
her duties would have to be absorbed by the remaining Technical Services staff. In
February, 1981, the library gained access to the OCLC Online Computer Library Center
and began cataloging and reclassifying adult books from a computer terminal . OCLC
controls the world's largest bibliographic data base, and using this data base
reduces the time formerly required to catalog new books. Work within the Technical
Services Department was redistributed accordingly, to absorb Mrs. Marra' s duties.
After July 1, 1981, Technical Services staff were often called on to fill in
at various public service locations throughout the system. The Supervisor of
Technical Services began working regular hours at the Main Reference Desk. Since
then, Technical Services has received a few hours' help each week for book preparation.
Reclassification of adult and young adult nonfiction from Cutter to Library of
Congress classification continues to be a major part of the work of the Technical
Services Department. Loss of our CETA Reclassification Aides, Annette Galdi and
Mary Chapian, along with Mrs. Marra's leaving, reduced our ability to reclassify
the collections as rapidly as we would wish. But by April, 1981 the adult reference
collection was finished,and by the end of 1981 the young adult reference collection
and much of the local history collection was reclassified, making a total of 7,838
volumes reclassified in fiscal 1981.
Three volunteers helped the Technical Services Department with work which would
have been otherwise impossible due to reduced staff. In July, Joan Gidopoulos began
reorganizing the local history photograph collection, which has outgrown its exist-
ing arrangement in looseleaf binders. Her work will make it possible to file
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photographs, negatives and contact sheets in a uniform system which facilitates
making prints from selected negatives as well as easing subject access to the
collection.
In November and December 1981, Rosemary Reese surveyed our genealogical book
collection. Her careful bibliographic groundwork made it possible to fill some
serious gaps which had developed in that collection over the years. After finishing
this, she began reclassifying 18th century town government manuscript documents.
From September through December 1981, John Reddy volunteered as a Conservation
Technician. He restored beautifully many pamphlets, maps, and other documents as
they passed through the Technical Services Department in the course of reclassifica-
tion. He also assisted with the reclassification of the young adult reference books.
Forrest Mack, Supervisor
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YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT
The year 1981 was another year of many changes for the Young Adult Department.
Acting Supervisor Cynthia Becker served through August 1981 and the new Supervisor
of Young Adult Services, Debora Bugbee, was appointed in September.
The impact of the funding cuts of Proposition 22 was felt heavily in the Young
Adult Department. The staff was cut to a minimal level at the Main Library with
Deborah Mazzolini serving as Young Adult Assistant beginning in October, and with
no young adult librarian assigned to the East Branch, reducing service to young
adults at the branches to the lowest level in many years .
The spring of 1981 saw the "Spring Festival of Fine Films" in the Young
Adult Department, in which ten vintage films were shown from March 5 to May 15 at
the Main Library and the East Branch. The films were, as usual , well attended
and a considerable success.
Several exhibits were produced for the Main Library gallery area, highlighted
by an exhibit on summer activities for young adults.
Class visits from the Watertown schools have been hosted by the Young Adult
Department in the past, but did not take place this year due to the staffing cuts.
Communications were, however, maintained with the schools in the hope that these
activities could be resumed when the library staffing situation improves . The
Young Adult Department continued to welcome frequent and regular visits from
students from Perkins School for the Blind and young adults from other residential
and day programs in Watertown.
The Young Adult room at the Main Library took on a new look in the fall with
the reorganization of books and furniture to provide better access to the collec-
tion . The hardcover fiction collection was integrated with the categories of
mysteries, science fiction, classics, historical fiction and realistic fiction
shelved by author, with each category retaining its distinctive marking. The non-
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fiction sections were also reorganized and several special collections were inte-
grated into the general young adult non-fiction collection. Non-fiction paperbacks,
especially biographies, were cataloged for easier access. Magazines were also
reorganized to provide quicker access and greater security. Circulating encyclo-
pedias and the young adult health subjects collection were moved to increase
access and visibility.
The rock music record collection has continued to grow in size and popularity,
and its increased size has demanded a larger indexing system and an inventory,
accomplished during the summer months. The rock music collection has Braille
markings to facilitate its use by students from Perkins School for the Blind, and
is popular with patrons of all ages.
The reduction in staffing necessitated by Proposition 21 has affected Young
Adult services, dictating closer cooperation with the other library departments,
especially the children's department, and a greater involvement of the library
staff as a whole in serving young adults. In response to the demand for careful
expenditure of book funds, the Young Adult staff has consulted with Adult Reference
in making book selection decisions. Greater emphasis has been placed on building
the Young Adult reference and non-fiction collections at the Main Library, placing
certain materials and staff together at the Main Library where young adult patrons
can best be assisted in using them. Recreational reading, primarily fiction, and
essential non-fiction materials for young adults have been emphasized at the East
Branch where staffing is minimal .
Debora Bugbee, Supervisor
THE EAST AND NORTH BRANCH LIBRARIES
Budget cuts forced reduction in service to branch libraries during fiscal 1981.
Helene Tuchman, after serving from September 1980 as North Branch Librarian, became
Acting Assistant Director following the resignation of Linda Wright. For two months
Mary Harney served in the capacity of Branch Librarian for both branches, and was
succeeded until July 1 by Debra Musserian Saryan, who served as Acting North Branch
Librarian during the hiring freeze. After the summer, during which the future of
the North Branch was in doubt, the Town Council appropriated sufficient funds to
keep the North Branch open for sixteen hours a week; no money for books was pro-
vided, and minimal funds for operating costs. Mary Harney and her staff took
charge of keeping both branches open on a part-time basis, the North Branch being
open on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the East Branch on Wednesdays through Fridays.
The services to adults and young adults at both branches continued to be
popular with working persons and students. The East Branch darkroom has been open
one evening a week when possible and is extremely popular with photographers. The
Armenian collection, under the directorship of Debra Saryan, was supported by a
federal grant and continued to grow both in print and non-print materials. New
records ,were added,including popular, classical , folk, and foreign-language. At
the North Branch Keith Stavely' s Book Discussion groups, meeting weekly to discuss
books, whether current best-sellers or classics, was so popular that it continued
during the winter at the Main Library on a regular basis. In order not to deprive
the North Branch of current books, the staff carried books to the North Branch from
the Main Library and the East Branch, and did its best to keep patrons satisfied.
Although shortened hours in both branch libraries were mandated by staffing
cuts, children in both neighborhoods continued to take advantage of library services;
for a description of these events and services I refer you to the report of the
Supervisor of Children's Services.
Mary V. Harney, Branch Librarian
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1980 - 1981 SELECTED DATA
Name of Library Watertown Free Public Library
Town Watertown, Massachusetts
Library Director Sigrid R. Reddy
Date of Founding 1868
Population served 34,384 U.S. Census, 1980
Assessed Valuation of Town $98,251,220
Appropriation, Town Percentage 2.9%
Appropriation, per capita $20.04
Circulation, per capita 6.14
Circulation, per registered borrower 15.27
Number of agencies Main library, 3 branches
Number of days open during year 33V3
Hours of Lending:
Main Library: 66•in winter; 57 in summer
East Branch: 55 in winter; 46 in summer
North Branch: 55 in winter; 46 in summer
WestBranch/Browne School: 20 in winter; closed December 18, 19
BOOK COLLECTION Adult Juvenile Total
Number of Books
1 July 1980 95,742 33,548 129,290
Acquisitions during year 6,603 3,396 91999
Withdrawals and lost books 6,263 3,283 9,546
Number of books
30 June 1981 96,082 33,361 129,743
PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Magazines 304
Newspapers 22
PHONO-RECORD COLLECTION
Number of record albums 1 July 1980 5,223
Albums added 1,121
Withdrawals and lost albums 358
Number of record albums 30 June 1981 5,986
CIRCULATION JULY 1980 - JUNE 1981
Main East North Total
Adult 83,914 19,703 13,908 117,525
Young Adult 12,456 6,295 5,322 24,073
Children 30,050 18,385 21,243 69,678
Department Totals 126,420 44,383 40,473 211,276
•69 until December 14, 1980, when the Sunday openings were terminated.
EXPENDITURES
Salaries $472,669.47
Longevity 9,115.39
Books and other library
materials 91,200.00
Administrative Expense 21,965.66
Contractual Services 46,480.98
Capital Outlay 6,934.92
BORROWERS REGISTERED
Fiscal year 1979
Main East North West
Adult 3,216 454 156 14
Juvenile 363 205 165 44
Total 3,579 659 321 58
GRAND TOTAL 4,617
Fiscal year 1980
Adult 3,845 522 173 0
Juvenile 156 137 114 28
Total 4,001 659 287 28
GRAND TOTAL 4,975
Fiscal year 1981
Adult 3,291 358 124 0
Juvenile 142 134 82 0
Total 3,433 492 206 0
GRAND TOTAL 4,131
TOTAL NUMBER OF BORROWERS REGISTERED
Adult Juvenile Totals
1979(J;ily 1978 - June 1979) 3,840 777 4,617
1980(July 1979 - June 1980) 4,540 435 4,975
1981(July 1980-June 1981) 3,773 358 4,131
TOTALS 12,153 1,680 13,833
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Events and meetings held at the Watertown Public Library during calendar 1981
Library programs: 44
Town agencies: 37
Community groups: 156
Total: 237
Audio-visual equipment loans to community groups, town agencies and by library
staff, calendar 1981
Library programs: 55
Town agencies: 48
Community groups: 99
Individual in-library use 270
(VCR, stereo record player,
filmstrips & loops)
Total: 472
TRUST FUNDS
Balance Balance
Name 1 July 1.980 Receipts Expenses 30 June 198'.
Barry $2,227.25 $1o8.76 $ 0 $2,336.ol
Charles 761.80 41.62 0 803.42
McGuire 1,595.93 117.38 98.95 1,614.36
Mead 6,174.60 5o4.75 0 6,679.35
B. Pierce 1,196.22 88.99 137.96 1,147.25
W. Pierce 16,926.45 1,158.55 1,322.96 16,762.04
Pratt 21,099.20 .1,543.77 650.00 21,992.97
Whitney 1,o85.31 56.30 0 1,141.61
$51,o66.76 53,620.12 $2,209.87 $52,477.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
July, 1980 - June, 1981
Town Appropriation (includes $18,037.50 in State Aid) $689,095.57
Receipts from Trust Funds (July 1, 1980 - June 30, 1981) $4,172.72
CASH TRANSFERS TO TOWN TREASURER
July 1, 1980-- January 1, 1981-
December 31, 1980 June 30, 1981
Fines $1,933.52 $2,ol6.91
Lost and damaged materials 169.67 255.43
Lost registration plates 93.75 101.75
Reserve postals 87.60 82.74
Totals $2,284.54 $2,456.83
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EMPLOYEES NOT PAID THROUGH TOWN APPROPRIATION:
CETA
Georgette Azar Conservation Technician
Mary Chapian Reclassification Clerk
Annette Galdi Reclassification Clerk
Pierre Garand Media Specialist
Berthe Kalayan Circulation Assistant
Marilyn Lucey Graphic Artist
Robby Taylor Page
Louis Whittemore Custodian
Grants-Funded
Arsine Aharonian Bilingual Library Technician
Susan Cohen Production Assistant
Christine Harris Producer
Armine Saryan Bilingual Translator
Volunteers
Kerina Bachrynowski Mark Murray
Susanne Bailey Zoya Omartian'
Marjorie Connelly Edward Phelan
Isabel Divrigian John Reddy'
Barbara Farquhar Robin Reenstra-Bryant*
Annette Galdi° Rosemary Reese
Joan Gidopoulos Rhonda Rodgers
Elaine Graves Karen Salvucci'
Marion Hand Lee R. Schiel
Katherine Harting' Anita Shamgochian
Linda Hirsch' Kristin Wells*
Elizabeth Horth Albert W. Whittemore
Natalie Johnson* Judy Zimmerman'
Lorelei Kolegue
Michael Lagattuta *currently inactive
Thelma Letteney
Mary MacFadgen
Nancy Mardirosian
Anne Milmore
TOTALS
CETA 8
Grants 4
Volunteers 32
Total 44
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TELEPHONES
OFFICE: 924.2800
1;/ieaa TOWN OF WATERTOWN RES. DIRECTOR: 924-2692
1� j~ BUS. DIRECTOR: 924-3832
Civil Defense Agency
Administration Building
Watertown, Massachusetts 02172
ROBERT L. SHUTT
DIRECTOR
Civil Defense is set up primarily as a means to insure the maximum sur-
vival of people and preservation of property in the Town of Watertown in the
event of natural or man-made disasters.
Of 41 ,328 shelter spaces located, 25,228 have been licensed and radio-
logical kits procured for same. An alternate mini-evacuation plan with route
and host area has been written.
The Auxiliary Fire Department has 28 active volunteers trained in fire-
fighting , rescue operations and radiological monitoring. They have responded
to 21 fire or rescue calls, 5 being multiple alarms. Pumped out 15 cellars,
dug out hydrants , assisted in traffic control during snow and ice storms and
flooding. 5 EMT's and 5 CPR's have been trained this year. 4 men completed
Fire Courses and 2 completed Fire Science Courses. The Auxiliary attended
parades and musters and participated in many civic projects. They have 3,221
volunteer man-hours to their credit.
The Auxiliary Police Department numbers 35 active members trained in
traffic control , rescue, first aid, riot control , radiological monitoring,
etc. 2 new members were sworn in. Auxiliaries patrol Watertown 6 nights a
week, assisting the Police Department and, also, help with traffic control .
They participated in many civic projects and contributed 1850 volunteer man-
hours.
Radio drills and "Checkerboard" tests are held mpnthly with State and
Federal authorities by the Communications Division. We have our own radio
frequency, 155.955, and base stations for Fire, Police, DPW, Health and
Schools. Plans for a Town-wide Emergency Communications System are being
implemented, using our new communications plan and updating radios , trans-
ceivers, walkie-talkies and base stations. Civil Defense received partial
reimbursement under Federal Contributions for Emergency Management Assis-
tance Program amounting to $4740.75. This Agency consistently screens
Surplus for needs of all departments in Watertown.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert L. Shutt
Director of Civil Defense
Police and Fire Headquarters circa 1905
WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
99 Main Street
WATERTOWN, MASS. 02172
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ROBERT C. O'REILLY
Chief of Department
Engine Two and Ladder Two stationed at 564 Mt. Auburn Street were completely
refurbished. A diesel engine was put into Engine Two, power steering into
Ladder Two and all body work repaired or replaced as needed, and both trucks
were repainted.
Engine Four stationed at 260 Orchard Street was refurbished with all
body work done, a new clutch installed, and completely repainted.
All three stations were painted, roofs repaired, floor tile installed
where needed.
The above projects were done in conjunction with the building and apparatus
committee recommendations. This committee consisting of Chairman John J.
Bartley, former Town Meeting Member of Precinct three and retired Firefighter
Francis J. Callan have done a tremendous job of updating buildings and apparatus .
Regarding Proposition 2-,'v : The Fire Department was ordered to cut its budget
for fiscal year 1982 by 20%. This resulted in the loss of twenty-nine jobs ,
eight through attrition and twenty-one young firefighters were laid off on June 30,
1981 . In October the new Town Council overrode the Town Manager's recommendations
and rehired seven men and recommended four civilians as dispatchers . Through a
number of retirements more of the laid-off men are now back on the job. The total
number of employees in the Fire Department now stands at one hundred and two
this being one less than the total in 1959• Since 1959 the firefighters have
had their hours reduced from 48 per week to 42 per week, the department has taken
over the responsibility of providing ambulance service, and also have taken over
the operation of the Fire Alarm system. How is this done, one may ask? The
Town still has four engines and two ladders in service but with fewer men on
each of these trucks . When the Department took over the ambulance and fire-
alarm operations there were thirty-one men assigned to each of the four groups .
1978 brought a reduction of eight men and group strength dropped to twenty-nine
men. On July 1 , 1981 the assigned manpower was drastically cut to twenty-two
men per group (a 29% reduction in three years) . Yet no stations have been
closed and we still operate the same number of trucks so on the surface things
seem to be working quite well . With the re-hires in October there are now
twenty-four men on each group. If civilians are hired as dispatchers each
group will have twenty-five personnel . The Department can operate with this
number of men but there is a problem when men are off duty for vacation , injured,
or sick; then the operating strength decreases as low as eighteen officers and
men. Trucks have to be put out of service when the manpower decreases. With
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Fire Prevention pays the greatest dividends — the saving of life and property
eighteen men on duty today that means that two pieces of apparatus are out of
service. This will be true during the ten-week summer vacation period.
From July 1 , 1981 through March 31 , 1982, Engine Three has been out of
service 59% of the time and Ladder Two has been out of service 34% of the time,
a gamble to say the least as the almighty dollar gains the upper hand on the
protection of lives and property.
Robert C. O'Reilly
Chief of Fire Department
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MEMBERS OF THE WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO RETIRED 1981
Date of Retirement Years of Service
Angelo D. Russo January 15 , 1981 29
Edward J. Carney January 29, 1981 29
John J. Maloney February 25, 1981 39
Lieutenant John P. Quirk September 16, 1981 33
James F. Whittemore September 17, 1981 20
Louis Kazanjian September 28, 1981 30
John W. Bower October 22, 1981 14
Frank J. Fratto November 2, 1981 30
Albert P. Arone December 2, 1981 22
Robert L. Malone December 2, 1981 22
MEMBERS LAID OFF ON JUNE 30 , 1981
Richard Garcia Edward O' Reilly
George Shutt William Hughes
Thomas lodice Gerard Caruso
David Parrella Philip Cook
Charles Garlisi John Wiltshire
William O' Connor Renato Barrila
Stephen Messina Patrick Martino
Eugene Merullo Jr. Edward Barrett
Michael Mosca Michael Nicholson
John Martin Daniel Walsh
Thomas English
APPOINTMENTS DURING 1981
September 3 , 1981 Richard Garcia
September 3 , 1981 George Shutt
September 3 , 1981 Thomas lodice
September 17, 1981 David Parella
September 24, 1981 Charles Garlisi
September 24 , 1981 William O' Connor
September 24, 1981 Eugene Merullo Jr.
September 24 , 1981 Michael Mosca
October 1 , 1981 John Martin
October 1 , 1981 Edward O' Reilly Resigned October 14, 1981
October 15, 1981 Stephen Messina Leave of Absence 10/22/81
October 22 , 1981 William Hughes
October 24, 1981 Gerard Caruso
October 24, 1981 Philip Cook
November 5 , 1981 John Wiltshire
December 10, 1981 Renato Barrila
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TOTAL RUNS FROM JANUARY 1st, 1981 TO DECEMBER 315t , 1981
HOUSE FIRES 143
BUILDING FIRES 32
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 226
BRUSH, RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS , ETC. 263
FALSE ALARMS 337
WATER RESCUES 5
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 1385
MUTUAL AID 108
MISCELLANEOUS RUNS 814
CARS , TRUCK FIRES 77
ACCIDENTAL ALARMS 171
TOTAL 3561
RESCUE SQUAD 1244
TOTAL FOR YEAR 4805
VALUE FIRE LOSS PAID
$7,632 ,827.00 $934 ,909.00 $501 ,596 .00
MULTIPLE ALARMS FROM JANUARY 1st, 1981 TO DECEMBER 31st , 1981
55 MAIN STREET AUGUST 25, 1981
38-40 BRIMMER STREET SEPTEMBER 26, 1981
91 HELENDY AVENUE OCTOBER 9, 1981
555 PLEASANT STREET NOVEMBER 17, 1981
PERMITS
FUEL 73 MISCELLANEOUS 43
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TOWN OF WATERTOWN
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JOSEPH P. KELLY
CHIEF OF POLICE
Watertown, Massachusetts
30 June 1981
Honorable Board of Selectmen
Administration Building
Watertown, MA
Gentlemen :
The Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending
30 June 1981 , is submitted herewith in compliance with the By-Laws of
the Town.
In conclusion, we wish to thank the justices of the Superior and
District Courts, the Clerks of same, the District Attorney and his
assistants, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, members of the Finance
Committee, other Town Officials and the many law enforcement agencies
and public-spirited citizens who cooperated with this Department during
the past year.
Respectfully Submitted,{
Joseph P. Kelly �-
Chief of Police
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MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES REPORTED IN WATERTOWN
WITH RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION BY INSPECTORS DIVISION
ACTUAL
CRIHE REPORTED UNFOUNDED OFFENSES SOLVED UNSOLVED
ASSAULT & BATTERY 160 0 160 120 40
ASSAULT it/D, NL,EROUS 'NEAPON 58 0 58 39 19
AUTO THEFT 228 3 225 12 �13
ATTEMPTED nUTO THEFT 74 0 74 9 65
A.W.O.L. - U.S. ARMY 2 0 2 2 0
BREAKING & ENTERING 124 0 124 11 113
BREAKING & ENTERING, ATTEHPT 82 0 82 5 77
BREAKING & ENTERING & LARCENY 306 4 302 17 285
KIDNAPPING 0 0 0 0 0
LARCENY UNDER $50.00 280 0 280 43 237
LARCENY $50.00 & OVER 004 0 004 67 537
LARCENY, ATTEMPT 45 0 45 10 35
LARCENY OF BICYCLE 136 0 136 9 1�7
LARCENY BY CHECK 18 0 18 2
LEWD & LASCIVIOUS 25 0 25 11 14
RAPE 5 0 5 2 3
RAPE, ATTEMPT 3 0 3 1 2
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 18 0 18 17 1
RINGJNG FALSE ALARti 193 0 193 5 t88
ROBBERY 19 0 19 3 16
ACCOSTIN:.] 5 1 4 0 4
ARSON 9 0 9 0 9
PLUS: Crimes committed in Drior
years and solved as result of
investiontion in current years:
BREAKING ENTERING 0 0 0 0 0
BREAKING r"x ENTERIN q :c LARCENY 0 0 0 0 0
GRAND TOTALS 2,394 8 2,386 399 1 ,987
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ARRESTS
Total Number ............... 4,359
Males 3,580
Females 779
* Includes Traffic Violations as covered in report of Traffic Division
Aiding Escape of a Prisoner . ........... . .. .I.. .... .. •• •• 1
Armed Assault Dwelling House ..... . . .... . .......... .I --.. ....... . .. ... 1
Arrests for Other Departments . ...... ...... ... ..... .. .... ... . ............ . 51
Assault and Battery ... .................. ............... ... .. .. .......... . 9
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer . .......a... .. .. .c. .. . I . .. .. .. .... 26
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon 17
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon ..... . ............. .. .0 ..... .. . . . .. ... . ... 5
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder . . .. .... ... .. . .. .. : . ... . . ...... . . . .. . 3
Assault with Intent to Rape .. ..... .......... .. ... .. . ... .. . . .. . . . ... ... 1 . . 1
Attempt Robbery - Armed . .... . . ..................... . .. ... .. . ..... ... . .. . 1
Attempt Robbery - Unarmed .. ...... ........... . . .. .. ..... .... . . . .. .. . .. . ..
• 1
Attempt Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle 1
Attempt Breaking and Entering (Day-Time) .. ......... ...... .......... . . .. . . 4
Attempt Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Misdemeanor __ . . . . 1
Attempt Larceny ........................... .........0......... .. . .. ... . . . . 3
Attempt Larceny of a Motor Vehicle ..... ............. ..... ..... .. .... . . .. . 6
AWOL ...... ..... ... ... . ..o .... ... . ......... . ............ .. . . ... ... . . . .... .
Breaking and Entering (Day-Time) . ............ . .. .... ....... . . . .... . .. .. . . 4
Breaking and Entering (Night-Time) ......... ..0....... ...... ..... .. . . ... . . 5
Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle (Night-Time) 3
Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle with Intent to Commit Misdemeanor . . 1
Breaking and Entering and Larceny (Day-Time) ............ ...... .. .0.-0 . . . 8
Breaking and Entering and Larceny (Night-Time) 9
Breaking Glass in a. Building .. . .............. .....0. ...0............ .. .. . 6
Breaking Glass on a Public Street ...... ...... . .. ....... ... .. ....... .. .. . . 2
Burglarious Tools in Possession ........... . .. ........... .. .. .......... . .. 20
Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Law 1
Default Warrant ................................................ ... .. .. . .0 33
Disorderly Person ...... .............................0....... ........... . . 68
Disturbing the Peac? .......................... . .. 0 ...... ..0...... ... .. .. . 73
Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in a Public Way 23
Drinking on Private Property without Consent of Owner 2
Extortion . ........................................0.. ...... ... ...... ... .. 1
Fail to Pay Weekly Wages ................ .. ................... ......... . .. 1
Fugitive From Justice .. .................. ........ .. . . . .. .. .. ... .... ...... 2
Illegal Sale of Alcohol .......... . ... ........9......0. .. .. ..... .. ... ..... 1
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Mentally Retarded Person . .... .. . .. ... .. 2
Indecent Exposure ............. ....... .............. .... .....o. .... .. .. . . . 1
Keeping a Disorderly House . .......... .......... ........o...... .. . .. . . .. . . 1
Larceny ..... ....... .. ................ ............ .. . . .... .. .. ... .. . . ... . . 74
Larceny by Check 3
................ ... ....... .. ....... ..... .. . ......... .. . . .
Larceny Of a Motor Vehicle ...... . ...... ............ .. .... .. . ..... .. . .. . . 24
Larceny From a Motor Vehicle .. ........... .. . .......... .... ......... ... . . . 5
Malicious Destruction of Property . .......... .. .... .... .... .. ... . . . .. ... . . 15
Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages 29
Minor Unlawfully Transporting Alcoholic Beverages 9
Open and Gross Lewdness ... ..... ................... . . ... .... . ... . .. .. . .. . . 4
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Participating in an Affray .. . ................ ............................. 1
Probation Warrant . ......... ......................................... ...... 26
Procuring a Felony . . .. ... ... ...0....... ....... .00...........0....0. ..... .. 1
Public Lodger ........ ........ .... ...............y..d0....: .. ..... .. . . ....... 19
Rape ... .... ..... ...........—..... .... ....... .............. ..0............ 1
Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle ............................................ 2
Receiving Stolen Property ......................................0.. ......... 29
Robbery - Armed ..... . ........................0....0 .. ..0.. ..0.. .. ... ... . 0. 5
Sexual Intercourse of a Feeble Minded Person . .. ..... ........ .... ... 1
Threatening ........... . . . ... ............. .................. ........ ... . ... 6
Tre spa s si ng ...... .. ...... .....................•,•.......... ......a ........ 6
Unlawful Attempt to Obtain Controlled Substance .......... ......... . ... .. .. 1
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 50
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute ... 2
Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon . .............. . ........ ......... 9
Unlawful Possession of Firearms ......... . .............. . . . ..... .. 2
Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Needle . . ... . ... .............. ... ..... . 2
Unlawful Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe . ......... .... ...... ..... . . ... . 4
Uttering . . .... .... ...... ............................0. .... .... ... ....... .. 11
Uttering a Forged Prescription ... ......................................... 1
Warrant of Apprehension . ............................. . .............. .. . . . . 2
TOTAL: 744
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VALUATION OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED
Valuation of Property Reported Stolen . . ... . .. . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . 1,937,328.76
Valuation of Property Recovered .............. ...... ...... . .......... . . .. 532,170.71
Valuation of Property Recovered for Other Departments . .. .. ..... .... .. ... 138,750.00
MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, REPORTS, SERVICES
Accidents, Automobile (Police at Scene) .............. ... ............. . .. 856
Accidents, Hit and Run ... ..... .... .... ... ........ ..... .. .... . ........ ... 200
Accidents Other than Auto ...... .... . . . ...... . ........ . .......,....... .... 28
Accidents to Police Vehicles .... ..... . ...... ..... . . . . .. .. . ......... . .... 9
Alarm of Fire (Police at Scene) . ...... .... .. . . .. . . ... . . . ......... . .... . . 591
Anonymous Telephone Calls Investigated ... .... . . . . . ..... .. .. ... .. .. ... . . . 110
Articles Confiscated by Police .. . .... . . ..... ...... ... .. .. ... . .... ... .. . . 24
Articles Found .......... . . . . . . . . .. . .. ........... . .. ..... ....... . . . . .. ... 74
Articles Reported Lost . .. ... . . .. .... .. ..... ...... . .. .... . ..... .... . .. .. 84
Assaults Minor .. ... .. . . ...... . ..... .. ...... ... .. .. ...... . . . . . ... ... . .. . . 53
Attempt Suicide ..... . ........ .. . ...... ..... ... . ... . . .. ..... .... .. .. . . . . . 14
Autos Miscellaneous Reports Concerning . ........... .. .. ... .. ... . . . .. .. . .. 630
Automobiles Recovered in Watertown (Stolen in other jurisdictions) .... .. . 69
Automobiles Repossessed . .. .. ...... . . . . .. . ............ .... . .... ... . ... .. 5
Bicycles Found ........ . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . ... . .. ... . .. . . ...... . . . .. .. .. 28
Burglar Alarms Answered . .. . .. .. . .. . ...... .... . ..... . . .. . . . ... .. . . . .. . . . . 2,205
Cases Investigated (Not otherwise classified) . ....... . . . . .. . .. . .. ... .. . . 1,781
Cats - Complaints Concerning . ... . ........... .. ........ . ....... .. . ... . .. . 26
Cats - Dead ............ . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .... . ... .. . ..... .. ... .. .. . . . . . . . .. 4
Cildren Causing Trouble . . ........ .. .... .. . . .. . . .. .... .. .. ....... ... .. .. 1,732
Children Found (Reported Lost by Parents) 1
Civil Matters ...... .... ........ . ......... . . . . . . . . . ...... . .. . .. . ... . ..... 94
Claims Against the Town .. .. .. . . .. ....... . .. . .. . ... .. . . . . .... . . . . .. . . .. .. 8
Closed House Checks ..... .. ... . .......... ..... . . ..I.. .. . . . .. . . . . . ........ 2,417
Deaths - Sudden ........ .............. ..... ... 26
Department and Other Summons Served or Sent to Other Departments for Service 409
Disturbance ... .................... ......................... ... ... ... .... 114
Disturbance in Diners, Restaurants, etc. ..... ... ...... .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .... 17
Dogs - Complaints concerning ...... ...... . . . .. . . . . . .. ...... .. . .. . ..... ... 286
Dogs - Dead .. ........ ............. .. .. .. . . . .. . .. .. .. ..... .... . .. .. . .. ... 1
Door to door Solicitors Investigated . 20
Doors and Windows Found Open by Police ....... . ......... . ...... ... . . . .... 221
Escaped Persons .. .. . .... ... .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .... .............. ..... . . . ... . . 14
Escorts Provided .... . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . ........ . .. .... .. .. .. .. . 94
Evasion of Cab Fare .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .... . . ..... . . .. .. .... . .. .. . . .. . .. .... 5
False Bomb Reports ... .. . .. . .... .. . . .......... .. . .... .. .. . . . .. . . . .. ..... . 9
Family Trouble ..... .. . .. . ..... . .. ............ . . ... . .. .. ...... . . . ... .... 354
Investigations - Areas of Trouble .. .......... . .. . . . . . . .. ... .. . . . . . .. . . 87
Investigations - Armed Forces . . . .. . . . .... . . . . . ... . . . .. .. ....... . . . . . . . . . 50
Investigations - Civil Service . .... .. . . . . . . .. . . .. ..... . ...... . . ..... . .. . 5
Investigations - District Attorney ... ... . .... . .. .............. ...... . . . . U
Investigations - Other Departments . .............. ..... ... .... . .. ... . . . . . 121
Investigations - Selectmen . .... . ............. .. . ... . ... . . . . ... . . .. . . � . , . 41
Investigations - Town Clerk ..... . .. . .. . ..... . . .. .......... .... .
. . . . . . . . a 1
Investigations - Town Counsel . .. . .. ........._ ... . .... ........ .... .. .. . 25
Labor Disputes ... . .. ..... .. .. .. . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . .. .. . ......... . .
� .. . . ... 0
171
Landlord and Tenant Trouble .. .... . . .... ...... . ... .. . . . . ..... ... .. .. ... .. 75
Lights Burning; in Closed Building . . . . ... . 10
Lockouts . .. . . . . . .... .... . .. .. . . . . ........ ..... . ... . 239
Lockup and Prisoners . . ... ... ..... . .. . . . ....... ... . .. .. .. . . . 7
MIalicious Destruction of Property . . .. .. .. . .... .. .. < ..... . .... . . . . .. , , 388
Mentally Sick Persons . . ........ ... ...... ....
72
Messar,es Delivered . . . ......... .... ... ......... ............... 33
Missing Persons Other Departments .. .. . . . .. . .. . . .... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .< . 6
Missing Persons — Watertown .. .... .. . . . . . . . . .. ...... .. . .. . . .. ...„ 66
Narcotics Cases Investigated ... .. ... . .< . .. .. . . .< .... .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Noisy Parties .... . . .. ...... . ..... ..< , ,... .. ... < . . .. , , ... . . u . , . . , ,z ,,. , , . .. 549
Patrol Requests or Inquiries .. .... .... ...... .. .. . . . . . .. .. 1,627
Persons Transported to Hospital . ........ ... 332
Police Take Notice ... .. . . . . .. . . .. ..... .. ... 71
Protective Custody ....... .... . . . ......< < ... <, .. . .. .. . 364
Prowlers .... ... ... ......... .. .. . ...... . . . .... .. . <. . . ,.. .. . .., < .. .. .. . . . . ..
13
Recommendations for Citizens . ..... .... ........ . . .. .. < . .. . .. .. . ... ... ... . .
37
Sick and Injured Assisted (.exclusive of Persons Transported to Hospital) . . . 1,344
Storm Damage ...• .. .. ............ .. ... .. . < . . . 64
Street Lights Out (Reported by Police) .. .. . .. ........_. . .. . . . . . ,, , . .,< . . . S50
Suicide ......... .............. ............... ............... ...... . . . .. .. .. 1
Summons and Subpoenas Served for Other Departments 186
Sunday or Holiday Work Permits Issued .... — 52
Suspicious Cars Investigated ..... .. ........ 217
Suspicious Persons Investigated ..................................< , — . .. 282
Trespassing ........ ............. . ............ . . ............—... .. ....... 45
Pruancy ........... ..... ................................. ..... . . ....... . . . 0
Trouble with Neighbors .. ...... . .... ........ ... ......,... .. ...—.,....... . ... 51
Vandalism ... ...... .............. ............... . .... _ ... ...—.. .. .... 253
Violation of Liquor Laws ......................... ........ . ..... .o..... ... 73
Windows Broken (Number of Incidents Reported to Police) ,.d...... ,.,fl... . .. 271
TOTAL CALLS answered for Miscellaneous Complaints, etc. 20,075
TOTAL Investigations made by Detective Division ....... .... ... .. ..... ... .. 2 ,394
TOTALInvestipat; .,;l made by License Bureau ... . . . .......... . ... .. .. ..... . .. 2.,271
GRAND TOTAL: 24 ,740
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Auctioneers 7 0 7
Auto Dealers Class I 12 0 12
Class TI 1 .1 2 20
:lass ITI 3 0 3
Auto Rental-LAasing agency 5 0 5
Auto Repair Shops 97 0 27
9eano Licensees 9 0 9
RovJling Alley 2 0 2
Certificate of Character-Constable 1 1 2
Ped-Iler 3 1 4
Christmas Tree 'ermit 5 0 5
COperated amusement device 52 6 5g
' omron Victualler 67 1 6`
Entertainment-Lords Day 19 2 20
Firearms-Ammunition nealer 3 D �
Carry 52 19 71
Gunsmith 5 0 5
Tdentification Cards 114 1 119
Machine Gun Permit 1 0 1 .
Izeller/nealer- 1 0
Hackney-Carraige 17 1 1�
Drivers 42 0 42
Stands 24 0 24
Livery 0 1 1
Innhol6er 1 0 1
Investigation For Selectmen
JChange of Manager 7 0 7
Change of Name 1 0 1
Change of Officer 1 0 1
Change of Ownership ' 14 3 17
Miscellaneous 147 0 147
Junk Collector 5 0 5
Liquor - Club 11 0 11
One Day Liquor Permits 707 3 710
Package - All Liquor 9 0 9
Package - Wines/Malt 4 1 5
Restaurant - .All Liauor 2P 0 2g
Restaurant - WinesAlalt 1 1 2
Innholder 1 0 1
Fntertai nm-nt 12 4 16
Special Closing Hours 175 0 375
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Lodging House 5 5
p 24
MuSiC pox 24 O 1
Paid nq t.ot-)pen Air Space � 1
Pool Roam 1 0
In-)Public Dance °^_rmits 147 2 -,
P1!1)lic '•leighmaster 7 0 ,
Raffle ` gazaar Permits 30 0 3n
Second Hans' npalers 4 0 4
.0olicitors q 1 9
Coecial Police "ricers 110 1 41
Sunday Licrnse 5 2 7
Tag Day Permits 3 0 3
Twenty-Four Hour ^oeration
Retail Stores 0 2 2
0 1
Service Ration l
Totals 221� 55 2271
cor the pur?ose of encouraging cooperation between the licensees and the Police
nenartment, and with a view to detecting possible violations of the laws or
regulations governing a particular lic^nse, m^mhers from this department inspected
various license establishments on numerous occasions during the past fiscal year.
Any irreqularities observed during this period of inspection or otherwise brought
to the attention of this department were investigated and the aparopriate action
taken. In most cases, this was done by reprimand and/or warning.
During the past fiscal year, the License Authority, as a result of complaints
filed by this department, suspended the liquor licenses of various liquor
establishments for a period of forty-five (45) days.
In adr'ition, this department found it necessary to revoke three (3) permits to
carry firearms.
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The following is a report fro- the Detective Division relative to
Gaming Activities within tlli5 co^7i:inity and surrounding comunities
during the past Fisc,-1 year ending 30 June 19°1
Of`icers from this department, along with Federal, State and other
Local Enforcement Agencies, conducte� numerous investigations during
this period. Many such investigations were terminated for lack of
sufricient evidence to warrant prosecution. However, those porsons
concerned were advised of the consequence should such activities
continue.
No arrests were made during this period.
In ad-'ition, members from this department continue to keep persons
known to he associated with such activities under surveillance.
The following is a report fron the Detective Division rel;�tive to
Narcotic Activities within this corm,inity during the past fiscal year
ending 30 .June 19`I1
Of`icers from this department did a fine job in the surveillance,
investigation and prosecution where necessary of complaints regar, ing
such activities. In adr4ition, cooper,!'ion wa7, received from F.�Hnral ,
'Tate and other Local Enforcement Agencies in the investigation and/or
prosecution and arrests of some of these compl?ints, many of which
resulted in the re-�7Prrals to medical and/or psychiatric cure.
As a result of the above, fifty-eight ( 5Q) persons were arrested
with the following complaint-, obtained.
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LICENSE AND PERMITS ISSUED BY CHIEF
166 Bicycle Registrations..... ...... ......... ..............$ 41.50
138 Firearms Identification Cards.. .. ...................... 276.oc.
3 Gunsmith License...... ...................... ........... 60.00
1. Gunsmith & Firearms Dealer License.. .. ..... ... ......... 20.00
1? Hackney Carriage Licenses................ o.......000000 170.00
44 Hackney Driver Licenses..............—...... o.000.... 220.00
24 Hackney Stand Licenses..........0.0............. ...... . 72.00
53 Permits to Carry Firearms.... ........ 530.00
2 Permits to Sell Ammunition.,..........o..... ....... . .. 2.00
TOTAL 1391.50
RECEIPTS FROM COPYING MACHINE
Copies of Police Reports for Insurance Companies, et al...$39.843.-00
'ZETURNS MADE TO `"OWN BY COiTRT RECEIPTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE FINES AND PARKING METER RECEIPTS
$134,208.81
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TRAFFIC DIVISION
CASES PROSECUTED IN COURT: During the year ending 30 June 19819 a total of 31615
violations of the traffic laws were prosecuted in the Second District Court of the
Eastern Middlesex at Waltham. Tabulation is as follows:
TYPE OF VIOLATICN ARRESTS THIS
Illegal speed... . . ................................ ......... ....1,448
Failed to yield right of way....... ........................ ........2
Drove wrong side or wrong way—...... .... ........... .0.... ...••• ••92
Illegal overtaking*......... .....00.0.....to......0 .0. .... ... ......1
Passed stoT sign.................... ....................... .0.0"655
Disregarded traffic signal. . ............ ....... ...... . .
••••••••••361
Followed too close....................... ...0......... .........0..05
Illegal turn.......... ............................................14
Failed to Signal...................................................4
Under Influence of Alcohols.•.•••••••-••••............
0......
•••••94
Other hazardous violations.............••••-•••••••••-••••••••••-120
TOT.AL HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS......................................2792
Illegal lights.....................................................0
Illegal brakes......... ............................................0
Other non—hazardous•••-••••••- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••823
TOTAL OF ALL VIOLATIONS.........................................3615
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WARNINGS: In addition to the above-cited cases prosecuted in court, this Department
issued 1,380 written warnings to motorists. The breakdown is as follows:
Fail to obey traffic signal....... .. .... ............ .. .. ... ..o ,00„ ... „. 202
Illegal turn..... .. .. . ............. ...... .......... ... .... ...— . .. .. ...a9. 26
Operating a motor vehicle on the wrong side of the street... ... . ... . .... . . . 46
Speeding....... . .... .. . . .. . . .. . ...... . .. .. .. — ... .. .. ..... .. .., .... .. . 26
Stop Sign. ..... . ... .... . . . . ............... .. ... . .1,.. .... . . . . .. ... . .. . . . _ — 671
Following too closely....... . .. ......... .. .. .. . . . .. . .. .. __ . . . ... . . .,, . 5
Other hazardous violations.. . ..... .. . . .. - „„ a „ .. .. .. . . . 32
Other non-hazardous violations.... .. . � . . .. .o ..� „ .. „„.. 132
Fail to yield right of way. . . . .. .. . . ... . .. . . : . < < . .. . .. ... .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 5
TOTAL. .. . . . .. . . . . . . .1,380
PARKING METER VIOLATIONS: A total of 21,022 parking violations were recorded
during the year ending 30 June 1981 and violation notices issued. Of this number,
6,036 were for parking meter violations and 14,986 for other parking violations.
ACCIDENTS: During the year ending 30 June 1981, there was a total of 738 reportable
accidents (accidents involving personal injury and/or property damage over $200.00)
in Watertown. The Breakdown of these 538 accidents is as follows:
Auto Vs. Bicycle.... .... ... .. .... ... ..... .. ... 7
Auto Vs. Fixed Object.s.. .. ...... . ..... ... .. .. 63
Auto Vs. Moving Motor Vehicle........... . .. ... 354
Auto Vs. Parked Motor Vehicle......... ........ 78
Auto Vs. Pedestrian... ....................... . 36
Three hundred and sixty seven (367) of these accidents resulted in Property Damage
only. One hundred seventy one (171) involved Personal Injury with a total of 188
persons being injured.
FATAL ACCIDENTS: The foregoing accident figures include five (5) fatal accidents
in which five (5) persons were killed.
DATE OF ACCIDENT NAME OF PERSON KILLED LOCATION OF ACCIDENT
7/4/80 Kenneth Tucceri Common St, at Columbia St.
Operator
10/26/80 Robert Paquette Main St. at Whitman Rd.
Operator
1/24/81 Lisa Pinnone 522 Mt. Auburn St.
Pedestrian
3/23/81 Matthew Sullivan Main St. at Whites Ave.
Pedestrian
5/05/81 Helen C. Robinson 281 Arsenal Si;,
Operator
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REPORT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION SECTION
DETECTIVE DIVISION
PICTURES TAKEN NEGATIVES PRINTS
DEVELOPED AND
ENLARGEMENTS
At Scenes of Accidents (Street Defects, etc. ) 200 3
At Scenes of Auto Accidents 360 150
For Evidence In Court (Various Crimes) 360 150
Miscellaneous 160 10
Of Fingerprints At Scenes Of Crimes 400 5
Of Prisoners (Black and White Pictures) 261 261
Of Prisoners (For Other Police Departments) 0 100
Polaroid Prints 0 350
TOTAL: 1741 1029
FINGERPRINTS TAKEN, CLASSIFIED, AND PROCESSED 1980-1981
AtCrime Scene... .. . . . .......... .... . .... .... . .. . . . .. .. .. . . .. . 35
For The Federal Bureau of Investigation.. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ...261
For Firearm Permits......... .. ............ ..... . . . .. .. . . . . . ... 52
For Massachusetts Department of Public Safety... . . .... .. .. . . ..322
For Private Citizens (Civil Service, Immigration, etc.... . ....302
For Watertown Police Records..... .... . .. .. ... .. .. .... . . o . . . . ..322
Prints Received From Other Departments.... .... .. .. .. . . . . . ... —100
Prints Classified and Filed......... ... ...... .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . . 0
TOTAL: 1394
It should be noted that we are now using a 35 mm camera. One roll of
film contains twenty negatives.
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ENGINEERING: In the year ending June 31, 1981, the Traffic Division conducted
fifteen (15) surveys at the following locations for the purposes indicated:
Adams Avenue. ... .... .. . .... ... ... .. . ....... .. ...... ... .. Restricted Parking Permit
Aldrich Road. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . . ... .. ... . . . . .. . ... . . Restricted Parking Permit
Belmont Street at Lexington Street... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Traffic Hazard
Belmont Street at Prospect Street... .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . Traffic Signal Permit
Cross Street at Winter Street. . . . .. .. . . . .. . — —. . . . .... Stop Sign
Desmond Avenue at Warren Street..... ..... .... . ... . I . . . . . Stop Sign
Heather Road at Warren Street.. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .... . . .. . . Stop Sign
130 Lexington Street. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . Traffic Hazard
Main Street at Whites Avenue.. . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . .... ... Traffic Signal Permit
398 Mt. Auburn Street.. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . ... . ... . . .. . . .... Move Bus Stop
Orchard Street at Barnard Avenue.... .. ..... .... .... . .. . . Stop Sign
Pierce Road at Grant Avenue. .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . . . .. . .... ... .. Stop Sign
Stanley Avenue... .... . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .... . .. . ... . ... ,, — . Traffic Hazard
Watertown Street... . . — . .. . .. . .. 4. .......... . .. ......... Restricted Parking Permit
Woodleigh Road. .. .. ... - - -. .. . .............. . >. ....... Restricted Travel Permit
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TRAINING
The Training Program at the Watertown Police Department for the period
from July 1, 1980 - June 30, 1981 is hereby submitted.
On September 15, 1980 to October 3, 1980, Sergeants John D. Jackson and
Stephen Doherty attended The Command Training Program at The New England
Institute, Babson College.
On September 8, 1980 to September 19, 1980, Officer Michael T. Munger and
Detective Harry E. Palmer attended a Drug Enforcement Administration Law
Enforcement Course at The Criminal Justice Training Center, Wellesley.
On September 8, 1980, to September 12, 1980, Sergeant Stephen Doherty
attended a Firearms Instructor's Training School at Camp Guild, Wakefield.
On October 6, 1980, to October 10, 1980, Detective Peter J. Seminara
attended The Firearms Investigation Techniques School at The Massachusetts
Criminal Justice Training Council, Topsfield.
On October 20, 1980, to November 7, 1980, Sergeant Daniel J. Martis
attended the Command Training Program at New England Institute, Babson College.
On October 30, 1980, Sergeants William P. O'Grady and Edmund J. Forbes
attended a one-day seminar in Background Investigation at The Criminal Justice
Training Council, Topsfield.
On January 6, 1981, to January 7, 1981, Officers Donald P. Higgins and
Christine A. Izzo attended The Criminal Justice Training_ Council for Sexual
Assault at the Pine Manor College, Brookline.
On January 26, 1981, Officers Donald P. Higgins and William J. Patterson
attended a two-week seminar on Crime Scene Search School at The Criminal Justice
Training Council, State Police Academy, Framingham.
On January 23, 1981, Lieutenant Richard Kelly and Sergeant John Whooley
attended a one-day seminar in Background Investigation at the Pine Manor College,
Brookline.
On January 26, 1981, Officers Christine A. Izzo and Francis W. Smith
attended a one-day LEAPS seminar at the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters..
On January 27, 1981, Officers Frederick S. Griffin and Joseph T. Murphy
attended a one-day LEAPS seminar at the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters.
On February 27, 1981 to March 1, 1981, Officer Charles W. Lenaghan attended
a Police Working Dogs Seminar at the State Police Academy, Framingham.
On March 3, 1981, to March 13, 1981, Officer John J. York and Detective
Robert G. Corazzini attended a Municipal Investigator's School at the Massachusetts
State Police Academy, Framingham.
On March 23, 1981, to April 10, 1981, Sergeants John J. Whooley and Edmund J.
Forbes attended Session #123, of The Command Training Program, at The New England
Institute, Babson College.
On April 27, 1981, to May 15, 1981, Sergeants Richard L. Shea and Robert G.
Kelland attended a three-week seminar Session ##124 of The Command Training Program
at The New England Institute, Babson College.
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On June 2, 1981, to June 4, 1981, Captain Robert M. Kelly attended
a three-day seminar on The Use of Deadly Force at the Massachusetts Criminal
Justice Training Council, Wellesley.
On June 1, 1981, to June 5, 1981, Sergeant Americo Parrella attended
a. seminar on Management at Babson College.
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PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENTS MADE IN 1980-81
PROVISIONAL CUSTODIAN DATE OF APPOINTMENT
Ralph DiGiacomo 16 October 1980
RETIREMENTS ORIGINALLY
NAME POSITION APPOINTED TERMINATED YEARS OF SERVICE
Joseph B. Connors Captain 07-11-46 02-02-8 0 34
CIVILIAN
Philomena L. Laurie Sr. Clerk Typist 11-01-73 04-08-81 8
ACCIDENTAL DISIBILITY
George A. Terrazzano Lieutenant 01-24-57 06-25-81 24
Robert P. Quinn Patrolman 05-01-64 05-21-81 17
Rudolph G. Iodice Patrolman 04-26-73 12-11-80 7
Thomas J. Flaherty Patrolman 01-23-75 02-05-81 6
Warren F. Sjostedt Patrolman 02-16-78 04-30-81 3
TERMINATED
Michael P. Gannon Patrolman 01-07-80 01-05-81 1
LAYOFF
DISPATCHERS
John Pannesi Dispatcher 03-31-80 06-30-81 1
Joseph Re Dispatcher 03-31-80 06-30-81 1
Robert Stoney Dispatcher 03-31-80 06-30-81 1
Robert M. Kelly Dispatcher 04-21-80 06-30-81 1
DOG OFFTCER
John F. Donovan Dog Officer 04-21-80 06-30-81 1
METER MAIDS
Arshalous Topjian Meter Maid 12-30-68 06-30-81 13
Ann Chambers Meter Maid 08-11-69 06-30-81 12
IN MEMORIAM
It is with a deep sense of personal loss that we record the passing of the following
named former members of the department, who during their period of service with the
department performed their duties faithfully and well:
NAME POSITION RETIRED YEARS OF SERVICE DECEASED
Richard W. Long; Patrolman Active 24 08-31-60
Francis J. McCarthy Patrolman 09-14-60 18 03-09-81
Joseph J.E. Maguire Patrolman' 04-15-78 24 07-06-81
*(Temporary Intermittent Patrolman-Permanent Ambulance Driver,Motor Equipment and Maintenance)
Thomas R. Shutt Sr. Clerk Typist 04-22-81 4 06-22-81
(Provisional)
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AUXILIARY POLICE
During the year ending 30 June 1981 , there were thirty-five (35)
active, uniformed members of the Auxiliary Police Force.
Throughout the year, on an average of five nights a week (and each
night during the Christmas Season) Auxiliary Officers, each in his turn,
reoorted for Traffic Duty and/or General Patrol Duty between 5:30 PM and
12:30 PH.
So, once again, we and the Town, are indebted to Auxiliary Police
Chief, Thomas Sherry, and the members of the Auxiliary Police Force for a
difficult job well done. Once again they have shown a devotion to duty
and a willingness to serve, far beyond that of which might reasonp.bly be
asked of them. Once again they are to be commended for the excellent
sairit with which they resoonded to their assigned duties and the suoerior
manner in which they carried them out.
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Submitted herewith is my report on the activities of the Engineering
Division for the year ending June 30, 1981 .
Berkley Street was reconstructed during this period including a complete
new drainage system.
Lines and Grades were established for the reconstruction of the parking
lot at Watertown High School .
A new section of sewer main was installed in Parker Street to resolve
a long standing problem.
Saltonstall Park Renovation - Complete survey, topography and utility
plans were provided the consultants .
Actual construction of Saltonstall Park was started in April of 1981.
This division has given lines and grades throughout the project. As 1981
drew to a close the construction was ongoing.
Perambulation with the Board of Selectmen was completed December 29 , 1980 .
Mount Auburn Street reconstruction started in the spring and has a com-
pletion of September 1982 .
MISCELLANEOUS DATA
1970-1981
Number of sewer connections in sewer system: 8307
Miles of sewer mains in sewer system: 75 . 36
Miles of drainage pipes in drainage system: 63 . 34
Number of catchbasins : 3040
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 or 4. 167 square miles
Extent of Watertown North & South 1 . 84 miles
Extent of Watertown East & West 3 . 81 miles
Area of Watertown Arsenal Park 13 . 68 acres
Area of public grounds approx. 137 acres
Area of Metropolitan Park land approx. 81 acres
Public Works employees laying water pipe circa 1915
(Photo courtesy Frank Proto)
Length of State Road - Main Street Bridge to
Waltham Line . 83 miles
Length of Metropolitan Park Roadways
Arsenal Street (Charles River Road to Bridge) . 17 miles
Charles River Road (Watertown line to Galen Street) .95 miles
Nonantum Road (Watertown line to Galen Street) . 34 miles
No. Beacon Street (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 for their
continued support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
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JOSEPH P. MC HUGH, P.E.
TOWN ENGINEER
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TOWN REPORT
BUILDING INSPECTOR SECTION
The following is the report of the Inspector of Buildings for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1981 :
NFW rnHSTRiirTtn
Residential .. . .. . . . . . ... . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .$ 3,448,100.00
Non-residential . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . ... 10,000.00
$ 3,458,100.00
EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS
Residential . . ... . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 392,830.00
Non-residential . . . > < . .. • . . . . . • . . . . . .. . . . .. .. 198, 70.00
1591 ,400.00
ABOVE GROUND POOLS
Two (2).. . . . . .. .. . . . . ... . . . . .. . ... . .. .. . . . . . . . $ 7,500.00
DWELLING UNITS
Six (6) two fam. . . . . .. . . ...12
Two (2) one fam. _ . .. . ... 2
Seven (7) Condominium
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Twenty garages
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One tool shed
One open porch
Two two family dwelling
One two (2) family public building
TEMPORY STRUCTURE
Teat-one (1 )
WOOD stoves....35 188
I wish to thank Fire Prevention, Inspector Robert Danforth; Plumbing
and Gas Inspector, Kenneth Holmes; Wire Inspector, Richard O'Neil ; and
Superintendent Department of Public Works, James P. Clark for their
cooperation given in the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
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TOWN REPORT - TREE SECTION 1981
Submitted herewith is my report of the Tree Section for the year ending
June 30, 1981 .
Removal of 161 Stumps
Topped off 115 Trees
Planting of 12 New trees . 6 Linden and 6 Locust .
Watering and feeding of new and old trees .
Trimming of trees in various parts of the town, according to work orders
and emergencies .
Chipping of Brush.
Installing of Christmas Lights .
Snow plowing and removal according to conditions .
Men utilized on various jobs throughout Department of Public Works .
Respectfully submitted,
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�RQB'ERT J . MC OY, ASS 'T. SUPEONTENDENT
PUBLIC WORKS EMETERY & GROUNDS
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WATER SECTION
The Annual Report of the Water Section of the Department of Public Works
for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1981 is herewith submitted.
No new hydrants were installed. 25 hydrants were repaired or replaced.
4 New gate valves were installed.
130 House services were repaired or renewed.
20 New services were installed by contractors .
462 Meters broken , stopped or replaced.
28 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 .
STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER
1 . Population , Town Census , 1975 , 36,075
2. Total consumption for the year 1981 - 1 ,088,413,000 gallons
3 . Daily average consumption - 4,628,000 gallons
4. Gallon per day to each inhabitant - 129 gallons
STATISTICS TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1 . Kind of pipe : cement lined, cast iron and transite
2. Sizes : 16 inch to 2 inches
3 . Extended 0 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
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7. Number of gate valves added during the year 4
8. Number of gate valves now in use 1756
9. Range of pressure on mains - 115 pounds to 40 pounds
SERVICES
1 . Kind of pipe: wrought iron, cement lined, cast iron and copper
tubing .
2. Sizes : 3/41' to 16"
3. Extended: 1200 '
4. Total now in use : 23 miles and 3510 feet
5 . Number of services taps added during the year - 20
6. Number of services now in use - 8; 11
7 . Remote meter controls installed - Discontinued
8. Services repaired - 130
9. Percentage of services metered - 100%
10. Water mains renewed - 0
In conjuction with the five phosphate feeders , an extensive flushing
program of the Town 's water mains was successfully completed for the
fourteenth consecutive year .
Two water samples are taken each month from different sections of the
Town and are sent to the State Chemist in Lawrence for analysis .
Fluoridation of the water supply started March 9, 1978 under the
direction of Metropolitan District Commission . At the present time
six (6 ) samples are taken weekly from various places throughout the
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Town and taken to Metropolitan District Commission Water Division
Laboratory, lA Capon Court, Somerville, MA for Bacteriological
results and analysis which in turn are sent to the Superintendent
of Public Works.
With the cooperation of the Tax Collector, the collection of water
bills for the year has been very satisfactory.
I wish to thank the Highway, Wire, Engineering and Tree Sections of
the Department of Public Works and the Police and Fire Departments
for their cooperations during the past year.
Thanking the members and the Superintendent to 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, ASS 'T. SUPERINTENDENT
PUBLIC WORKS — UTIL.ITIES
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TOWN REPORT - SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 1981
The following report is submitted for Fiscal Year July 1 , 1980 to June
30, 1981 .
Sealing Fees Collected - $2,524.40.
Scales Adjusted Sealed Not-Sealed Condemned
Over 10,000 3 5
5,000 - 10,000 1 4
100 - 5,000 28 74 9
Less 100 46 137 12
10 lbs. or Less 13 32
Weiqhts
Avoirdupois 142
Metric 95
Apothecary 61
Meters
Gasoline 52 245 18 8
Oil-Grease 40 12 1
Vehicle Tank 14 32 3
Bulk Meter 1 2
Taxi Meter 19
Fabric Measurinq
Cloth 7
158 895 54 9
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Inspections
Pedlers License 35
Fuel Certificates 100
Clinical Thermometers 50
Food Pkgs . & Bread 5400
Misc. Inspections 500
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Respectfully Submitted
CHARLES A. HEN ERSON
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
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FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/81
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY SECTION
14UNICIPAL CEMETERIES JAMES P. CLARK, SUPT.
PAID TO TREASURER FOR INTERMENTS AND CHARGES.... . .. ..... ..... .. ..$21,705.00
PAID TO TREASUER FOR SALE OF LOTS.. .. .... ......... .. .. .. .. .... ...$21 ,150.00
PAID TO TREASURER FOR PERPETUAL CARE.. .. ....... .. .. .... .. ...... ..$14,100.00
INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY.... ... ... ... ..... .. .... .. 115
INTERMENTS IN COMMON STREET CEMETERY..... ... ..... .. ... ... . 0
CREMATIONS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY.. .......... ..... .. ....... 12
CREMATIONS IN COMMON STREET CEMETERY................. ..... 0
DIS-INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY........ ...... ........ 5
RE-INTERMENTS IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY... .................. .. 0
LOTS SOLD IN RIDGELAWN CEMETERY..... ... .. ........ .... ..... 68
INFANTGRAVES..... .. ...... .. .. ............ .. ...... .... .... 0
SINGLEGRAVES.. .. ................ .. ............ ......... .. 15
2 GRAVE LOTS..... ... ..... .. .... ...... .. ........ ........ ... 40
3 GRAVE LOTS... .. .. ........ .. .. ... ...... ..... .... ...... .. . 9
4 GRAVE LOTS..... ...... .. .. ..... .. .... ... . ........ .. ..... . 1
5 GRAVE LOTS.. .. ..... ................ .o......... ........ .. 3
6 GRAVE LOTS.. ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....... ........... .... .. .. 0
8 GRAVE LOTS.. . .. ..... .. .. .. ... . .. .... .... .... ....... .... . 0
FOUNDATIONS PLACED FOR MONUMENTS AND MARKERS.............. 60
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TOWN REPORT - PARK SECTION 1981
Submitted herewith is my report for the year ending June 30, 1981 .
Rebuilt new baseball and softball diamonds and sodded same.
Cooperation with School Department and Recreation Department in all
their activities .
General Maintance of all fields throughout the town .
Cutting of grass in all areas and installing new benches .
Planting of flowers in Spring and Fall .
General maintance of borders throughout the Town ; Grading, seeding and
Fertilizing and same.
General maintance of all equipment and pertaining structures .
Res ectfully submitted,
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ROBERT J . MCI: ROY, ASS 'T. SUPER�JTENDENT
PUBLIC WORKS EMETERY & GROUNDS
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TOWN REPORT
WIRE INSPECTOR SECTION
The following is a report of the Wire Section of the Department of
Public Works for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1981 :
INSPECTIONS
Three hundred and fifty permits for wiring installations. Inspections
and reinspections occasioned by these permits, plus inspection of
buildings and business properties to be reoccupied, resulted in
approximately one thousand fifty (1050) calls.
MAINTENANCE
The regular maintenance of testing, repairing, cleaning, relamping
and painting of traffic lights, fire alarm and police telegraph were
performed. School flashers repaired, ticket meter dispensers
in shopping parking area. Wired lights at Victory Field for
baseball and football , wired Saltonstall Park for new lighting.
There were three (3) traffic lights and replaced three (3) traffic
light stanchions which were damaged due to accidents.
Repairs and additional wiring in all Town owned buildings with the
exception of schools.
Municipal Skating Arena consumed time in repairs to the scoreboard
and lighting ballasts also circuits.
Watertown Administration Buiding consumed time in repairs to intercom
system and all electrical repairs.
Temporary lighting of Victory Field for the July Fourth celebration .
and Christmas decorations at the Columbus Delta which are two (2)
maple trees.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Relocating fire and police pedestals on Mount Auburn Street during
construction.
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In early Larch 1981 , I recoaaended that the Wire Permit fees be updated.
For many years the fee has been onat ($1 .00) dollar for all types of
electrical work performed. I am pleased to report that after proper
approval the new fee schedule went into effect on April 27, 1981 .
Again, this Office wishes to express its appreciation to the,
Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company for their courtesies and cooperation extended to the Wire
Division during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
INSPECTOR OF WIRES
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TOWN REPORT
PLUMBING and GAS FITTING
I herewith submit the annual report of the Office of Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Inspector FY 1980-1981 .
Amount of fees received from Plumbing Permits.. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .$3,877.00
Number of Plumbing Permits issued.. . . . . . . . . .330
INSPECTIONS PLUMBING
Progress rough. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .126
Rough. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Progress final .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 97
Final . . . . . . . . . . . .
Layout and design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..102
Plans.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
Reinspections.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. .. 51
Illegal .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
GAS FITTING
Amount of fees received from Gas Permits. . ... . .. . . . . . . .$ 462.00
Number of Gas Permits issued.. . . .. . . . . .. .. .316
INSPECTIONS GAS FITTING
Mercury tests.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . .298
Appliance installations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..720
Meter fits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..174
Gas-fired water heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
Layout and design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Reinspections.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 76
Illegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. 11
200
In September of 1980, I recommended that the Plumbing and Gas fitting permit
fees be up dated. The fee schedule for plumbing Permits had not been
altered for some twenty years and no fees were being charged for gas
fitting permits. I am pleased to report that after proper Board approval
a new fee schedule went into effect on January 2, 1981 .
Besides the time spent in the executibn of the above report the usual daily
office hours were kept. Cooperation was given other Town Departments upon
request.
I wish to sincerely thank Fire Prevention, Inspector Robert Danforth,
Building Inspector, Philip M. Barrett, Wire Inspector,Richard O'Neil ,
Superintendent of Public Works, James P. Clark, and all other aanbers
of the Department of Public Works for their cooperation, help and interest
given in the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
• .e o ..... .• e• .• o• e e e• e• .e •e e s e• .
KENNETH M HOLMES
INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING & GAS FITTING
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}- herb of ,appeals
The Annual Report of the Board of Appeals is respectfully submitted for the year
ending December 31 , 1981 .
From July 1 , 1980 to December 31 , 1981 , the Board of Appeals heard and decided
on 54 petitions.
Due to the urgency to develop the Arsenal Site, the Board scheduled two meetings
in August and two in September.
In the matter of Joseph Greelish, Petitioner for the development of the former
Protestant Guild for the Blind site, the decision made by the Board to grant
with conditions was appealed by Oakley Country Club. Judge Andrew Gill Meyer of
the Middlesex Superior Court made a judgement in favor of the Board of Appeals and
dismissed the case.
During the past year, the Board has had several lengthy and controversial petitions,
which were determined by the Board, in their judgement, to be in the best interest
of the Town.
Present members of the Board are Messrs. Raymond P. Bailey, Chairman; Joseph C.
Leah, Clerk; George K. Walker, Jr. , Member. Alternate Members are Anthony
Cristello and Alexander Della P3olera.
As in the past, in rendering decision, the members of the Board give their full
consideration to the applicable laws and statutes, and the promotion of the
public health, safety, convenience and welfare of all the inhabitants of Watertown.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation to Messrs. Marquis and Almada of the
Planning Staff in providing informative reports and recommendations.
The Board also extends its appreciation to Mr. Barrett, Building Inspector for
his cooperation during this past year.
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MASSACHUSETTS 02172
TEL:924-0885
DIANA PROCTOR,Chairperson
BLANCHE KASPER,V.Chairperson
ROBERT COLLINI
ROBERT KREVY
MARYLOUISE McDERMOTT
ANTHONY MOSCA
STEVEN QUINTILIANI
"Trees , a Joy Forever"
The Conservation Commission is charged with the protection of the Town 's
natural resources : trees , water, air.
Under the Wetlands Protection Act , G.L. 131 Section 40, commissions are
required to hold hearings , impose conditions , and issue Order of Conditions .
The commission serves the community in a regulatory as well as an advi -
sory capacity to focus municipal concern on environmental matters .
The Commission regretfully accepted Maureen Oates ' resignation. Maureen,
an avid environmentalist , has been actively involved in the development of
the Arsenal property since the early 1970 's. She was chairperson of the Water-
town Arsenal Alternative Use Committee, a group responsible for the Public Use
Proposal for the Arsenal . At the same time she was chairperson of the Conser-
vation Commission, setting forth the ground work for the establishing of Arsen-
al Park. Her further activities have included working with the Youth Conserva-
tion Program and developing the Walse (Water, Air, Land and Solar Energy) Pro-
gram, an environmentally coordinated program for Junior High Students . She has
established the Walse Program in many communities of Massachusetts and is now
in the process of preparing a computerized text for national distribution.
The Conservation Commission wishes Maureen well in future endeavors and
expresses many thanks for her years of dedication to our Town.
DOMENIC FILIPPELLO PARK EXTENSION
The Conservation Commission is pleased to announce that Watertown has
been awarded a second grant from Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
(HCRS) in the amount of $395 ,000 for a recreational facility on the existing
twelve acre landfill area in East Watertown.
The landfill area proposal (called the Domenic Filippello Park Extension)
was presented and approved by the town meeting of 1979• The Town Council has
agreed to proceed with the project. In anticipation of a funding source for
the Town, the Commission recommended that the present four-acre Filippello
Playground be sold and that the money realized from the sale be used as the
Town 's share of the project. The date of the anticipated completion of this
project is the fall of 1983.
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TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM & TREE HEARINGS
The Commission continues to monitor the tree population and participates
in all Tree Hearings .
The Tree Inventory update will enable the commission to establish a
maintenance and planting program for the Town. The purpose is to insure
that the tree population of the Town is established and maintained.
The Tree Nursery under the able direction of Blanche Kasper continues
to flourish. Additional seedlings are added on a yearly basis according to
funding available.
ARSENAL PARK
Despite the problems of access, the park has successfully operated for
a full season. Rental fees for use of the facility by private groups genera-
ted $1 ,328 for the Town.
At a reception held at the Museum of Fine Arts ' site at the South Build-
ing of the Quincy Market Place on June 9, 1981 , an award from the Boston
Design Council was received by the Conservation Commission for their role in
creating and implementing the design of Arsenal Park.
In celebration of River Day sponsored by the Charles River Watershed on
May 16, 1981 , Arsenal Park was one of the places visited by Senator Tsongas.
A tree commemorating the Herltage Conservation and Recreation Service (HCRS) ,
the department responsible for funding, was planted by Senator Tsongas and
the Conservation Commission.
"Trees And People Need Each Other"
Diana Proctor, Chairperson
a: Blanche Kasper, vice Chairperson
Robert Collini
Robert Krevy
Marylouise McDermott
Anthony Mosca
Steven Quintiliani
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WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
55 WAVERLEY AVENUE
COMMISSIONERS
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
Adelard St. Onge, Chairman
Joan O'Brien, Vice-Chairman 924.0806 Office MILES MAHONEY
Mary McHugh, Treasurer 924.0809 Leased Housing Executive Director
E.Joyce Munger,Assistant Treasurer
Steven Tolman, Member
WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
ANNUAL REPORT
JANUARY 1, 1981 - DECEMBER 31, 1981
Commissioners
Adelard St. Onge, Chairman
Joan O'Brien, Vice-Chairman
Mary McHugh, Treasurer
E. Joyce Munger, Assistant Treasurer
John P. Moxley, Member
Administrative Staff
Miles Mahone, Executive Director
Paul Graziano, Deputy Executive Director
Patrick Moriarty, Director of Rehabilitation
and Maintenance
Marion Alberico, Financial Manager
Mario Mauriello, Director of Leased Housing
Margaret Breen, Leased Housing Coordinator
Michael Inemer, Tenant Services Manager
Sr. Mary Antonia Gallagher, Social Services/
Management Assistant
Ann Landry, Secretary/Receptionist
Maintenance Staff
Gennaro Barbato, Maintenance Mechanic
Wayne McDonald, Maintenance Laborer
John McFarland, Maintenance Laborer
Francis McFarlin, Maintenance Laborer
Fokion Rallis, Maintenance Laborer
Kenneth Woodland, Maintenance Laborer
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
PURPOSE AND MANDATE
The Watertown Housing Authority is responsible for providing decent, safe and sanitary
housing at an affordable cost to individuals and families who qualify for assistance.
It has a mandate to preserve, protect and upgrade existing public and private housing
townwide and to enhance the housing opportunities for all. This mandate is pursued
through the management of existing public housing and administration of the rental
assistance programs and through the provision of additional public housing units and
rent subsidies.
At the close of 1981, the Watertown Housing Authority had units in management and
development in seventeen different contracts in the following seven programs:
Type of Program Units
Ch. 707 State-assisted Leased Housing 68
Ch. 200 State-assisted Family Housing 228
Ch. 667 State-assisted Elderly Housing 276
Ch. 705 State-assisted Family Housing 20
HUD Assisted Family & Elderly Housing 75
Ch. 689 State-assisted Handicapped Housing 8
HUD Assisted Leased Housing 222
TOTAL 897
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WATERT014N HOUSING AUTHORITY
WATERTOWN 667-3 MASS
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1981
UNAUDITED
ASSETS
DEVELOPMENT FUND CASH 25,348.96
INVESTMENTS: MMDT 1,998,908.40
INVESTMENTS: C D DUE 1/24/82 953,980.31 2,952,888. 71
DEVELOPMENT COSTS (270,926.55)
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,707,311. 12
LIABILITIES
CONTRACT RETENTIONS 1,798.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: REVOLVING FUND (47,486.88)
GRANTS AUTHORIZED 2,753,000.00
LESS: GRANTS UNISSUED -0- 2,753,000.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 2,707,311. 12
EDWARD S. SCHWARTZ 209 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
WATERTOWN 705-1 MASS
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1981
UNAUDITED
ASSETS
CASH 30,279.03
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: TENANTS 54.00
INVESTMENTS: C D DUE 1/12/82 307,768. 10
DEVELOPMENT COSTS 364,822.00
TOTAL ASSETS $ 702,923. 13
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: OTHER 168.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: REVOLVING FUND 18.89 186.89
SECURITY DEPOSITS 500.00
GRANTS AUTHORIZED 700,000.00
RESIDUAL RECEIPTS (DEFICIT) 2,236.24
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS $ 702,923. 13
EDWARD S. SCHWARTZ 210 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
WATERTOWN 93-1,2 MASS
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1982
UNAUDITED
ASSETS
GENERAL FUND CASH 4,916.66
ADVANCE TO REVOLVING FUND 1,500.00
INVESTMENTS: C D DUE 1-4-82 200,000.00
INVESTMENTS: C D DUE 2-1-82 265,414.59 465,414.59
DEVELOPMENT COSTS: MA 93-2 10,608.72
DEVELOPMENT COSTS: MA 93-1 354,193. 18 364,801.90
INCOMPLETED CONTRACTS 2,726,528.00
TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,563, 161. 15
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
CONTRACT A14ARDS 2,726,528.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,043. 15
PROJECT NOTES: NON HUD 805,000.00
ACCRUED INTEREST: NON HUD 30,590.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND SURPLUS $ 3,563, 161. 15
EDWARD S. SCHWARTZ 211 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
WATERTOS,IN HOUSING AUTHORITY
WATERTOWN 689-1 MASS
BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 1981
UNAUDITED
ASSETS
DEVELOPMENT FUND CASH 2,990.88
DEVELOPMENT COST CONTROL 2,010. 12
TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,001.00
LIABILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: VENDORS 1.00
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: REVOLVING FUND - 0 - 1.00
GRANTS AUTHORIZED 160,000.00
LESS: GRANTS UNISSUED (155,000.00) 5,000.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 5,001.00
EDWARD S. SCHWARTZ 212 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
HUD-52682 213
M.,ch 106
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE
OPERATING STATEMENT (STATE CODE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM 25
_ SECTION 23❑ SECTION B 11J TYPE OF PROJECTIS) FY ENDING 19 _
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY(rnrludtnp,ZIP Code) (Check Otte) Ic-h-k nnr)
WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY EXISTING 01 1. C3 MAR.31
55 Waverly Ave. NEW 02 2.0 JUNE 30
Watertos,rrt, Mass. 02172 REHAB. 03 3. (] SEPT.30
4. 0 DEC.31 -
NUh•.BER OF DWELLING UNITS NUMBER OF UNIT MONTHS AC CONTRACT PROJECT NUMBER(S)
UNDER ACC UNDER LEASE NO.
122 1108 1274 fi-125�._ MA06-EO93-001 et al _
-� ACTUAL
UhE ACCT. ACCOUNT TITLE -- - -----
YO. NO. PUM AMOUNT
PAR"I OPERATING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OPERATING RECEIPTS
010 3610 Inicicst on general fund investments
020 3690 Other Income
030 Total Operating Income(Lines 010 and 020) I
I)40 7530 Receipts from nonexpendable equipment not replaced
U50 Total Operating Receipts,exclusive of annual contributions(Lines 030and 040) I
060 X025ur Annual Contribut ions Earned I 238.95 304,428.00
8026
070 Total Operating Receipts(Lines 030 and 060) I 238.95 304.428.00
CIPFRATING EXPENDITURES
Ilousmg Assistance Payments,Prelim. Admin.Exp.,and Nonexpendable Equip.
080 4715 H,.usfng Assistance Payments 206.33 262 859.00
090 4010 Preliminary administrative expense-Ptior to ACC _
100 4012 Pleliminar)•ad:ninistralivc expense-.After ACC I _
110 7520 Replacement of nonexpendable equipment
120 7540 I'ttipcily betterments and additions 1 .301 388.00
130 Total Housing Assistance Payments,Preliminary Admin.Exp.,and
Nuncxpcndable Equipment(Lines 080 thru 120) I 206.63I 263.247.00_
140 Total Operating Receipts Available for the Regular Costs of Admin.(Line
070 minus Line 1301 I 32.321 41.181_00__,
Administialive Expense:
ISO 4110 Adminktralivesalaries L 21.911 27,916.9)_
160 4130 Lcral expense I I
170 4150 Travel I .14I 183.33
1FO 4170 Acc'ounlinE and auditing fees I .77I 975.00'�
190 41PO Office rent
-100 4190 Sundry Administrative Expense h
6.05 7 709.39210 Total Administrative Expcnse(Lines 130 thru 2001 8.87 36,784.63
Other Expense:
?0 4400 Maintenance and Operation(for nnmvpendcble equipment only) _
-30 4510 Imulance I .77I 973.56-
'40 4530 Terminal leave payments
250 4540 F.ntployce benefit contributions �3.36 1285-55
'60 4590 Other General Expenses _
270 Total Other Expense(Lines 210 rhru 260) I 4.13 5.759.1)
280 Total Admin.and Other Expenses(Lines 210 plus Line 27n1 �33.00I 42.048_7
Prior Year Adjustments
290 (1010 Arfccling rrsidual receipts(m deficit)-debit(credit) _
300 Total Expenses for the Regular Cost of Admin.,including prior year
adjustments(Lint 280 plus the dehil or minus the rn-dit on Line 2901 7 L
310 NE INCOME tVR L)EF1C7TJ before provision for operating reserve
- _ (Line 140 minus Line 300) _ _ (,68� (862.74)
PART 11 ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESERVE(All Section 23 1L4PAoteets
All Sid w,8 HA 14-,Wecta
120 28'_4or Opetating Rmtve-Balance at heginnir.g of fiscal year covered by this statement 15,601.64
2h26 Interest on Operating Reserve 173.D
330 Cash Wilhdrauals frum Reserve during fiscal year covered b) this statement (15,564.40 1
340 Nei Operating Reserve after Cash Withdrawals(Line 320 minus Line 330) 210.45
350 Net Income for Deficir)before provision for operating reserve(net total
of Line 310,fur all HAP projerrs) I (862.74)
360 �cl Deficif brought fwward from preceding fiscal year(sec Line 410
of Analysis of Oprrcring Reserve for preceding fscal year)
370 Total Income for Deficit)(See irutrucrions) 1 I (862.74) 1
7014Or v I I
7016 Provision for Opcsaling Rmerve
3h0 Addition(the amount of income,ifan)-,on Line 370)
l)O D.A.1;m!the ra,wumo(deficir,ifon),onl.Irc=,hurnai to excredche amouN0nLine.350) i 210.45
400 2824or Operating Reserve-balance at end of fiscal yrar covered by this statement
2826 (Linr 340 plus Line 380 or minus Line 390.as applicable)
410 _ Def"st end of fiscal year coverod by this cutemcnt,if any(Line 370 minus Line 490)1. 652.29
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U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE
OPERATING STATEMENT STATE CODE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM 75
SECTION 23❑ SECTION 8® TYPE OF PROJECT(S) FY ENDING 19 81
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY(lncludIV ZIP Codrj (Check onel (Cheek one)
WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY EXISTING 01 O s. O MAR.31
55 Waverly Ave. NEW 02 2. ❑ JUNE 30
Watertown, MA 02172 REHAB: 03 ® 3. SEPT.30
I 4. ® DEC.31
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS NUMBER OF UNIT MONTHS AC CONTRACT PROJECT NUMBERISI
UNDER ACC UNDER LEASE NO.
50 0 0 B-12 4 —Q6JS093-002 _
ACTUAL
LINE ACCT, ACCOUNT TITLE PUM AMOUNT
NO. NO. __ __
PART 1 OPERATING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OPERATING RECEIPTS
010 3610 Interest on general fund investments ------ ---- --_
020 3h9O Other Income
030 Total Operating Income(Lines 010 and 020)
040 7530 Receipts from nonexpendable equipment not replaced
050 Total Operating Receipts,exclusive of annual contributions(Lines 030 and 040)
060 N025ur Annual Contributions Earned -0- 18,141.00
802G
070 'rota!Operating Receipts(Lines 050 and 060) -0- 18,141.00
U{'FRAYING EXPENDITURES
Housing Assistance Payments,Prelim.Admin.Exp.,and Nonexpendable Equip.
080 4715 IfousingAssisiance Payments __ —
090 4010 Preliminary administrative expense•Prior to ACC -0- 497.00
100 4012 Preliminary administrative expense-After ACC I _0- 17.644.00 _
110 7520 Replacement of nonexpendable equipment
120 7540 Property betterments and additions
130 Total Housing Assistance Payments,Preliminary Admin.Exp.,and
Nonexpendable Equipment(Lines 080 lhru 120) I n_ 1 8.14 1.00
140 Total Operating Receipts Available for the Regular Costs of Admin.(Line
070 minus Line 130) -0-
Administrative Expense:
150 4110 Administrative salaries
160 4130 Legal expense
170 4 I SO Travel
ISn 4170 Accounting and auditing fees _
190 4180 Office lent
200 4190 Sundry Administrative Expense
210 Total Administrative Expense(Lines 150 thru 200)
Other Expense:
220 4400 Maintenance and Operation(fur nonexpendable equipment only)
230 4510 Insurance
240 4530 Terminal leave payments
250 4540 Employee benefit contributions _
260 4590 Other General Expenses
270 Total Other Expense(Lines 210 ihru 260)
280 Total Admin.and Other Expenses(Lines 210 plus Line 27111
Prior Year Adjustments
290 6010 Affect ing residual receipts(or deficit)-debit(credit)
300 Total Expenses for the Regular Cost of Admin.,including prior year
adjustments(Line 280 plus the debit or minus the credit on Line 2901
310 NET INCOME(OR QF.'FICIT)before provision for operating reserve
_ (Line 140 minus Line 300) -0- -0- _
PART If ANALYSIS OF OPERATING RESERVE JAY Section 23 HAP Projrets
_- or dO Seolon 8 1L4P Projects -0-
320 2F24or Operating Reserve.Balance at beginning of fiscal year covered by this statement __
2826
330 Cash Wilhdrawals from Reserve during fiscal year covered by this statement
340 Net Operating Reserve after Cash Withdrawals(Line 320 minus Line 330)
350 Net Income(or Deficit)before provision for operating reserve(net total ,
of Line 31D for all HAP projects) -�-
360 Net Deficit brought forward(rum preceding fiscal year(see Line 410
of Analysis of Operating Reserve for preceding focal yea►)
370 Total Income(or Deficit)(Set instructions) -0-
7014or
7016 Provision for Operating Reserve -0-
380 Addition(the amount of income,ifany,on Line 370)
390 Veductiaa(thenmounrn(deficit,ifany,onLiar370.tulwstonceedtheamrwntonLine350)
400 2824or Operating Reserve-balance at end of fiscal year covered by this statement
2826 (Line 340 plus Line 390 or minor Line 390.as applicable) -0-
410 Deficit at end of fiscal year covered by this statement,if any(Line 370 minor Line 3p0)
PREPARED BY/Syrrotunl 11 A►rROVED•SY slj arult
TITLE OA TE TITL % / r ' DATE
ACCOUNTANT U-20-82 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I1-20-82
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�✓ �•l:. 05 1 �- 1 StaLemurt ,if OIx,ratin F TweeI to and Ex 1nnJlu:res !•ri.jc-c•c Nu:200-(
bf%. . Un:tS228.
age 1 of 4 WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY Un i r Months 273E
Period From 1-1-81 To 12-31-81 -'-
NUMBER 4CCOUNT TITLE BUDGET '' ACIIV,
- - ----,_.__ i-.-- -- c--------
OPERATING b3CEIPTS AMUUNT CUM i I U:c t L4UUP:"c
'1105 Shelter Pent --�92,800.-.._ _ -1D7.02__-_fl__103.'13 _282L176.95_
1110 Utility Charges to Tenons
1115 Nonduelliag Rentals -
3500 Interest on Investments _ 444 _16 � v 1.34 3,667.98
3555 Other Operating Receipts 1,400 .- _ _51 - .55 1,492.87
TOTAL OPEW TING RECEIPTS 107;69 _ __ -105.02 287,337.80_
OPERAIING '.XPEND11TRES
ADMl NfS ri ATION:
4;01 Salar_es 12.1.0_ __.. 17.53__! 47,962.26_
3102 Other Exe enses -�0,001. --3.65 4.49 12_,296.18_
4]03 Comlensa ion to A *hory Members-- . _1_71 4 684.22
'4104 Accountiig Services 189Q ,�6 :63 1t722.50
TOTAL'ADMU ISMITION OPERATING
EXPENSE 65_$Ql 24.0� 24_36 66,665.16_
TENANT SER•ICES:
4201 Salari•_s ------___-_-- '
4202 Recreation, Other Services - - -- - - ---- -
4?03 Contract Costs, Training, Other _ 684 .25 __I_ .25 684.00
TOTAL. TENA1'T SERVICES EXPENSE 684 - _- .25_ _25
UTILITIES:
4310 Water 15,148 _ 5.54 _ 5.42 14,834.71
.320 Electric..Ly -- -20,190 - _ 7.38 - 8.44 23-095.82
'330 Gas _ _-7,232r-__- _--2.44--_• •. 3_30- ,^ 9i279.22
5340 Fuel 6 H-.ating Supplies ___�6Q.048.. - _.,._-50J.1_ __- 66_03 180:664.63
'350 Heating '..aber
:390 Other --- -- - -----
TOTAL L'1IL:TIES EXPENSE. 2021668.• 74.07_ _ 83.28 227,874.38
ORDIN:.RY `VJNTENANCE b OPERATION:
tCOi Labor _ 67.436 _ 24.65.. -_24_06 65�812.67
4t.02 Material: b Supplies __ 35.568 _ _ 13.00 __ 13_44 36,786.38
_
4403 Contract Costs 9�850, - _ 3.60_ -� 4_83 13,205.22
TOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANCE S -
OPERATION _--112,854 __.._ . _ 41.25_. 42-33 115,804..27-
PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
I. 01 1_abu r
4'.02 .11aterial 6 Supplies -v- - _- - - --- - --- - '
4:-03 Contract Costs
TOTAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES - -- - "
GENERAL EXPENSE:
4711 Insurance _ 121130--- _ 4.43 _ 5.32 14�548.39
4715 Employee Benaftt Contribution -33,518_•__._ _ 12.25 _ 12.78 34,969.52
4i30 Collection Losses ____._--71265 _ 2.66 _ 2.66 _ 7,265_-30
4i40 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 3:00 _8�208:00
4780 Other Geieral Expenses - - - --
TOTAL cFNE:iu. EXPENSE .61,121. •- . _�22.34_ 23.76 64,991 21
RESERVES 6 DEBT SERVICES
4;90 Provisiol for Operating Reserve - -10,944___-__ = 4.00__ 4.00 10,944-.00
4794 Provision for Debt Service Reserve - - - ---"-
5100 Debt Semite Requirement _ - - -
TOTAL RESERVES S DEBT SERVICE 10 44 4.00 4.00 10�944.00 _
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES -_-154_-072 165.46_. _-17_7-.9$ _ .48Si,9fi3L02-
RESIDUAL R-;CEIPTS (or DEFICIT), prior to ,'-
M0101"WEEALTH CONTRIBUTION - 159.428).__- 58.27Z _( 2.96) (199,625.22)
C0F1T•1ONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION - ----
7100 Debt Service Contribution
7700 Reducticn for Debt Service Contribution - ------
7:100 Operating Subsidy Contribution 159,428 __ 58.27 _
TOTAL COMN')NWEALI'H CONTRIBUTION 159,428 58.2 -
RESIDUAL P3CEIPTS (or DEFICIT) - _0- �� 0 _ -(72.96) (199,625.22)-
;,�1(-i � 1-20_82 _.� /��/� 1-20-82
]'RF:1 1) T i E)A�'!: APPR',VFD !11' �/
evG
cnz Statement of op"rxu»g Receipt:, andx^p"oauor,° rn��,,� w,�o7_.
11
.J'e I u� ^ ��nurowm ��Uo|m� AUTHORITY
. Period From 1-1-81 To l2-3l-81_________ � /�"'��u �44'
14UmuoR ^ccmowz TITLE xuwoo xCIo^._
oPcmAzzwo nacozpzs Amnwz '----------�--'- - 'r''-----'
/Vw /ox
--|- --�J u---
'-
xxo--o-
w31ou Shelter reu� ��� ��g _-'-- uil,yu-
4
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1110 oci���� � arnem co r�*x,�u4-- F
3115 mvnuvwlziaV Rentals _
zn�er�v� u Investments - ��B-000 J__43_4 '----
��55 o�xor opore��"� Receipts . 1.24
zozxL orsn/rzmc uscczrzs 95
:i5 --�-�����1
opcxAono 1opcnoIxnxos '
ADM]won^zzow;
Salaries �
4j02 Other sx'rneca -----�� �- ��8�3. �
4103 oumr*nru ion to kL:xurity *e"uec ------� --�e � �- ����p
� �/04 xc,v"oci' g Services
znrxcAoys IsznuzInx orsnArImu ---- '- '- ---- -' - - '--
sxpcooc 50`2l0'-__---20.51 -__'-21.46 52z543.72
zsy»:z ucur-Ioss: |
.',201 so�ar�"o
us n",r"acm,, Other Services ------------' --''-'---- - ' ' � � --- -
oo3 c"ntract Costs, Training, n,x ----------'---' -- � - '-
u� mJ3-- '_ -- -J� | ' -�-- �m
TOTAL rrmu7 ucxvzcso cxpcwoE �l� ��---'-' ' � --'
_ -- �_ _-_---- - ' -_-�-po
uzILIzIcs,
4310 wot", . �_ _'1./55. _- _' . ,72-'_- 1'07
� ��*�`z»�.�no me.o�c.w I2�0V� ��.47-- s7'Z3 �43»u Gas '� 1g0`u1.
1
43'0 Fuel a �utio« Supplies �.2o3.-/2.4350 oeauog_':.,»or
�390 other
TOTAL czIL z�sa sxrsxxu --------''-- - ----'----� --
� '_--141�091 .'_- _.57,�� .��l9 1�7
-!39'78
onnIwAnx u.Ixn�xmcs u orcnxzIo:,
� o/ Labor
'' ----_'ua,36u --- ___�u'y�- '�o uu 46,077.12
L�oz Material-, u u"npz/es - _ -'Ja.usu '-�_ __a'sa'----- s'u3 - - zc^az� 1a
��u» Contract Costs --- - ' ^ `
zoz«L uxuc:Anx su/pzxw«wra a ----���su'-- --- -a'�«-�---' �'ya .� 1405*_68
oruxArIon __--�,*71. - 28.99 ----- .28'I8 ' 7o"�5V'93'
nnoTcurzvn ssxvzncs'
11.101 Labor
cuz Material uSupplies
4�03 o^utroo Costs . �- -' -'----- �
'------- ----'
TOTAL puoT'�.czzvo ScnvTnnn
- '-- '-'
GENERAL cxpEnss: �
4111 Insurance I.ROo- _ - -_3' »'h� Jl� �� 5r
4n5 smrz^»ee oon�nt coot'/b"ti"o _����� Do - '
x;» Collection L"oors - -- - - '�L ti'OV. - �Z?� m�J� 0a.
4-40 Payment in Lieu of Taxes
_--�-- `�- - -
4;80 Other oc-ieraz Expenses
zorAx xoxcxx� cyp�wsn ry4 Ja V��--
- �� ^ ' .� /4'74 86�J093,63
ucscnvus 6 osoz ncxvzCsx �
,-»u pr",ini*i for ovec;1,ing n""ur"e 8.2y� --4"0u'- | ��4V � ��'����
^�o4 Provision for Debt Service neser��._________�_______ � -
. nu ocbc nor/ice Requirement ______ '-- --- - - -'--- -'-
TOTAL xcocnvs^ & ocxT oonvIus _�����-- - �--- ����_-- -�''��' � ��,���n-
�T&T."L OPERvrING EXPENDITURES----'-----'-------- '---'----- - - �- '� '---- -
ocuIooxL n�ocInzu (or orr/czz). prior �3�`4�- � l»�,l7 s��D�y,pa�-
coxxuwwcxc,u cowzuIaozzom
oo,moomsxLru oumTnzourzow -���"�z/ (30.2 - 100,O��_§9l'
/100 Debt Service c^vc,ib"tiun
//no neuucticu for Debt Service Contribution ------ --
7,100 Operating Subsidy nnotxib"ti*^ 30.21
---------
znz�. nnu�3n�oLxn cowzuzanzzun
| --'----'-
xcsIouAL
, rsonIPrs (or ourz«Iz) -0- | 000,044.69)
�� 1`e0=82--- _ 1-20-82
217
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DCA RA -103
PAGE 1 of 2
STATEMENT OF OPERATING RF,CF.IPTS AND EXPENDITURES
_ —WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT NO.707 Existing
PERIOD FROM 1-1-_81_ -_-_ 1'q 12__1_82_—� NO, OF UNIT-
MONTHS UNDER
MGMT. 295
ACCT --- -- ACCOUNT T111.F --- BrDt:E1'Cn--- ACTUAL --
NUMBER FOR FISCA_ YEAR TU DATF
--------- -----------•-------•-._� AFkII'h'T - -I - - 1'UM pUM r AMOUNT —
3100 —- --- —
Projected Administrative
Uncome (from DCA only_ — _9,229 19.72 18.17 5,361.gC
T -- ----- ------- — -
3101 Miscellaneous Income .06 18.36
____ (Please exalain) Prorated Shire of Inter st on Rev.F_und Checking Account _
TOTAL OPERATIN(: RECEIPTS 9,229 19.72 18.23 �5,379.36
OPERATING EXPENDITUREti_ ADMINISTRATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE
4101 Salaries __--_•_1� 63-_ .- _ 19..35-_- 15.99
Adninistrative Fxpensys -
4102 _ Other than above_
4104 — Accounting Services 14D --____3D__ �45— —2Rn-nn_
Contract $erviC-s for Rental
4105 Assistance e
_ GENERAL EXPEpSES______ _ I -----
--
_47]1 Insurance
— 4715 _ EmmI)luyee Benefit Contrib��tiui layer_ ____3.OL_-j �.5Z --—1.332.55._.
Ot1ier General Expenses f 1---
478U Please ex .lain)
- 70T;.L GENERAL EXPENSE", __3A 1_-5.24 —_. I,%73,pQ _.
__— NON-ROUTINE EXPENSES F'OR RLN.TAL ASSISTANCE
— 4901 ___ Continvenpj_-_ - ---- —
_ — TOTAL NON-ROUT]NE EXPF»\SI'S — — - - --
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7 427 15.87 25.79 —7.608.y L._-
3.85 — (7.56) (2.229.11 —
Please submit a separntc statement for Development Period Expenses
(see Section IV, Ch. 707 Budget Instruct ions)
** Base this figure on 8% of subsidy expenditure for scattered-site units
plus 7% of subsidy expenditure for units governed by MHFA Fund Reservation(s).
Type of Program % Units
CH 707 Leased 7.6 68
200 Family 25.4 228
667 Elderly 30.8 276
705 Family 2.2 20
HUD Assisted 8.4 75
689 Handicapped .9 8
HUI) ASSISTED 24.7 222
100.00% 897
r5/78
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PAGE 1 of 2
STATEMENT OF OPERATING RF.(I:11'1'S AND EXPF.NDITIIRF.S
_- _-__•_- WATERTOWN HOUSTNG AUTHORTI'Y PROJECT ENO. 707 Rehab.
PEk10D FI(0:•1---1-1-81 --- - 1.0 12-01-82 _- NO. OF UNIT-
MONTHS ENDER
MGMT. 339
ACCT ---- -- - -
ACCoI'N'1' C171 E. I RI'D(:E'fi:D ACTUAL
FOR FIS "-- ---
KL'>11iFR CALYEAR TO DATI
--I - _
A?A?L'N1' PUhi I 3100 PUM i AMOUNT
Projected Admin.istrat ivc• I
_- Unrnme (from UCA only)- - 6,878 19.76 19.24 6,523.00
3101 Miscellaneous Income .02 7.65
(Please explain) Prorated shire of interfst on Rev.Ch king Acct
.
TOTAL OPERATIN(: REc:EIPTS-_I_6,878 1976 19.26 6,530._6_5_-_
OPERATINC EXPENDITURES - ADM NISTRATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE
4101 ___ Salaries -_ _ - 4,445 -12.77 13.01 4,411.16
Administrative Fxpeusus •-- -- - _ J - - ----- -----
4102_ Other than above_--- _527_ �- - 1.51 _ 1.68 569.25
4104 Accounting Services -
Ccmtract Services for Rectal -_ .83 -^280_00_
4105- Assistance I}
GENERAL EXPENSES
_--_---- ---I -•--- - ----------------
51112___.- - 14,68 __ _ 1_5.52 _ 5,260.41 _
_ 4711 insurance _ ___ 200- _ 58 '_ 65 - _220.34
_ 47]S�---Em I�j ee Benefit (ontributioi 1 289 --- -
- -J'- ---------_-. ___�_ 3.71 4.33 1 468.97
Other General -'----2-
_ 4780 _ (P]_eas,e explain) -
TOTAL GENERAL EXPI--NSEti --- --- -"- - ------ -----9-
----- --- ---- - --------- --1 489---....: ---- 4.291,68_3--
1 ..
NO_S-ROL'T_IRE EXPENSES FOR RENTAL ASS I S I'ANCE _
4901 _Cont in Uencv---- ----- - ---- -
__—_ - TOTAL NON-RUU'PI\F. EXI'IiNSI:S - 1"-----'-- ------
_fOTAI.-EXPFtii)1'fl_IIFS 18.97 20.50 6,949.72
or (Deficit) ` 277 .79 (1.24) (419.07)
Please submit a separate st."LUMCllt fur Development Period Expenses
(see Section IN, Ch. 707 IJu(ll;rt InstrtwL tons)
** Base this figure on 8% of subsidy expenditure for scattered-site units
plus 7% of subsidy expenditure for units governed by MAFA Fund Reservation(s).
Type of Program 2 Units
CH 707 Leased 7.6 68
200 Family 25.4 228
667 Elderly 30.8 276
705 Family 2 2 20
HUD Assisted 8.4 75
689 Handicapped •9 8
HUD Assisted 24.7 222
IOTI 897
~ ' WATERTOWN, MASS. 02172
During 1981, the Planning Board continued its efforts to foster positive econ-
omic development in Watertown, while remaining committed to preserving the
integrity of residential neighborhoods. Several projects have been undertaken
which reflect these concerns.
First, significant amendments to the Zoning By-Law have been approved by
the Board, and have been submitted to the Town Council for their approval.
These amendments include a new sign by-law, a reduction in the maximum height
of buildings in the Central Business District, a reduction in the size of
off-street parking stalls, and minor clarifications to definitions.
In response to the strong development pressures that are occurring in the East
End of Watertown, the Board also undertook a land use and zoning analysis of
the area. Board member Michael Meyer formed and chaired a citizen's advisory
committee, and staff members wrote a ocmprebEnsive analysis of existing conditions,
did extensive mapping, surveyed Watertown businesses in terms of their present
status and future plans, and wrote alternative scenarios for the area. This
will assist committee members in recommending preferred patterns of growth and
development, which will further the Planning Board's goal of directing growth
and change, rather than reacting to change as it occurs.
In addition to these activities, the Board continued in its advisory role to
the Board of Appeals on zoning matters. In 1981 a total of 37 requests for
variances and special permits were reviewed by the Board, and recommendations
on each were made to the Board of Appeals. Several site plan reviews were con-
ducted for major projects, such as the Arsenal Markets proposal, condominium
proposals at 50 Watertown Street and at 221 Coolidge Avenue, and for the conver-
sion to condominiums of the former Protestant Guild for the Blind.
The Planning Office, under the direction of Mr. Gerald Marquis, was asked to
prepare reports on matters which came before the Board. The staff inventoried
auto body shops in the town, and did an analysis of the traffic flow at three in-
tersections on Arsenal St. It also conducted a study comparing the regulation
of front yard and on-street parking in Watertown to that in surrounding commun-
ities.
In addition to strictly planning and zoning matters, the Planning Office contin-
ued to provide assistance to several other Taan agencies. It responded to
numerous requests from the Town Manager and the Town Council by researching and
reporting on issues such as solid waste disposal and condominium conversions.
The Office prepared a Developer's Kit containing information about the Parker
School, to be sold to developers interested in renovating the vacant school
building for residential or office purposes. A draft conservation plan was pre-
pared in conjunction with the Conservation Commission.
Renovation of S altonstall Park, funded by a grant from the Heritage Conservation
and Recreation Service for $280,000, continued under the joint administration
of the Town Manager and the Planning Office. Work on the park began early in
1981 and is virtually completed. A new plaza was constructed in the park, in
front of the relocated Civil War monument, new sidewalks were laid and extensive
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landscaping was performed. A new tot lot and a basketball court are still to
be constructed.
The membership of the Planning Board changed considerably during 1981. Mr.
Stephen Winnick was elected Chairman of the Planning Board in July, and Mr.
Michael Meyer was chosen to serve as Secretary. The Board regretfully accepted
the resignations of Mr. Timothy Churchill and Mr. Paul Fahey. Mr. Edward
Nilsson was chosen by the Town Manager to fill one of the vacancies created by
those resignations.
Communitv Development
In May of 1981, through the efforts of the Planning Office, the Town of Water-
town was awarded a comprehensive three-year Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) of $2.4 million. This grant is intended to assist low and moderate
income people living within a designated target area, which comprises nearly
60% of the Town. Eight new staff members were hired to administer the Commun-
ity Development programs, under the direction of Mr. Marquis.
The largest of the programs is Home Improvement. More than half of the total
grant funds have been earmarked for small outright grants or for low-interest
loans, which are given to low and moderate income homeowners for the purpose
of correcting Sanitary Code violations in the homes. An Energy Conservation
program is tied closely to the Home Improvement program. It provides small
grants for such items as insulation, new oil burners, storm windowq and weather-
stripping. The Energy Coordinator also conducted nine energy workshops to
instruct people on low cost/no cost conservation activities.
A Business Assistance program is a major component of the grant activities.
CDBG funds have been awarded to the Watertown Economic Development Corporation,
a non-profit organization created to assist small businesses. The CDBG funds
will be used to leverage direct low-interest loans under the Business Improve-
ment Loan Program, and for small grants to improve store facades, in Watertown
Square and in Coolidge Square, under the Storefront Improvement Grant Program.
Street and sidewalk improvements will be made using CDBG funds. A consultant
was hired to propose changes to the Baptist Walk/Spring Street/Merchants Row
area of Watertown Square, and money will be provided to upgrade the sidewalks
at the two public housing projects.
Grant funds were used to obtain a new home for the Multi-Service Center; a large
house on North Beacon Street was purchased and renovated to meet the Center's needs.
Finally, in conjunction with the Council on Aging and the Fire Department, grant
funds were used to purchase smoke detectors, which were distributed to low-income
elderly residents within the target area.
In its first year, the Community Development Block Grant has operated success-
fully, and is sure to have a positive impact on the Town over its three-year
duration. It is the hope of the Planning Board and staff that this grant, com-
bined with other activities now underway, will help to improve the quality of
life in Watertown for years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Watertown Planning Board
Authiaritu
,. 319 ARLINGTON STREET, WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02172
Area Code (617) 923-1929
LEONARD M.FRIsoLi,Chairman MICHAEL N.MATT,Executive Director
DENNis J. DUFF,Vice Chairman
ALBERT J.BAILLARCEOI4,Treasurer
Rreu"D E.M.isTRANcELO,Member
FRANcts X.O'LEARY,Member
The Annual Report of the Watertown redevelopment Authority for
the year 1981 is respectfully submitted .
At the close of 1980, Authority Chairman Leonard M. Frisoli
promised the citizens of Watertown that 1981 would be a year of
outstanding accomplishment and that construction equipment would
be at work on the Arsenal Site. That promise was kept as the con-
struction of 156 units of elderly housing was well underway early
in the year .
The Authority members believe that these apartments for the
elderly are among the finest in the entire country, and everyone
who has seen the apartments has been impressed with the superior
design features and comfortable living space .
Also in 1981 the Authority brought about the realization of
more than a decade of hope when in December an Agreement was signed
with Arsenal Markets ' Partnership for the purchase of the remaining
portion of the Arsenal Site for a financial package that amounted
to five million dollars for the Town of Watertown.
That Agreement required the Developer to purchase the site in
January and begin construction of a shopping mall retaining the
core of existing buildings . The Mall will contain specialty shops,
restaurants, and community activity space, with condominiums to be
built in a later phase . It is anticipated that the mall will be
completed by September 1983 , with a grand opening scheduled for
that time .
The Authority is proud of its record of accomplishment and is
once more promising the citizens of Watertown that the next year
will continue to provide evidence of that pride and accomplishment .
Respectfully yours,
Leonard M. Frisoli
Chairman
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1981
Louis P. Andrews
Anthony T. Dileso
Paul J . Fahey
Robert Jamgochian
Robert F. Kelly
Carolyn K. Kroll
John J. Mantenuto
Daniel G . O' Connor
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas E. Oates
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
This is the one hundred and €first Annual Report of the
Superintendent of Schools to the Town of Watertown . and it
relates to the 1980-81 school year.
The unprecedented impact of Proposition 2!� and its
resultant pressure on the school program and budget masked much
of what went well during this school year . Following on the heels
to two years with a 4% cap during a period when inflation reached
to a 12% annual rate, this newest tax mandate required long and
difficult periods of evening and weekend struggles on the part of
the administrative staff and the School Committee to deal with the
reality of less resources .
The first objective of planning focused on the class-
room unit and featured that unit as the central theme of all sub-
sequent budget decisions . Support staff , custodial , and clerical
assistance were reduced . Inadquate levels of funding for sup-
plies , substitutes , textbooks , curriculum leadership , and school
maintenance are part and parcel of this severe budgeting process .
The rate of current expenditures was reduced .
Grant School Class, 1892
There were , however , a number of benchmark decisions
made. The reorganization of the school system was approved and
arranged for the 1981-82 school year. A four-year high school ,
two K-8 units , and five K-6 units will operate next year . The
high school administration was reordered and strengthened . The
newer section of the East Junior High School will be utilized in
conjunction with the Hosmer School to provide a modern , flexible
facility for a K-8 program. The Marshall Spring School will be
closed , with the students of K-6 moving next door to the more
spacious and adaptable :Jest Junior High School faciliry . Both of
these moves were possible because of the movement of Grade 9 to
Watertown High School which has undergone the construction of an
addition and renovations .
Home Base School will close at the Parker School and its
students will move to Watertown High School where a special Inter-
departmental Studies Program has been planned to serve the needs
of the student population. This action causes mixed emotions due
to the long-standing success of Home Base School balanced against
the greater ability of our new high school program, its greater
opportunities , and increased ability to deal with a wider range of
interests .
The major construction and renovation efforts at Water-
town High School were all but completed except for a large number
of punch list items that exist before that facility can be finally
accepted as completed by the School Committee.
The budget pressure , the school reorganization , and
declining student enrollments created great pressure on staffing
patterns . We must give increasing attention to the fact that staff
morale has suffered as well as to the new phenomenon of a maturing
staff . Fresh outlooks , new ideas , and adaptability will be re-
quired of building administrators who seek to maintain the high
degree of staff excellence we have become accustomed to in this com-
munity .
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The School Department completed its first official
year of Basic Skills assessment with encouraging 'results . Stu-
dents tested in Grades 3 - 6 - 3 show above average growth in each
of the areas : Math , Reading , and Writing. Students with less than
minimum competencies have been identified for their next year ' s
teacher , as well as the specific areas which will require a remed-
iation program.
Efforts by the professional staff were successful in
obtaining federal and state grants which have helped strengthen the
curriculum. The following examples highlight a few of the suc-
cessful efforts :
1 . Phase IV of a Title VII Bilingual Grant , FROM ARARAT
TO AMERICA, completed the fourth year of 'assisting Armenian stu-
dents and their families .
2 . EDCO continued to provide excellent service to the
Watertown Public Schools in a variety of ways , including programs
for children, in-service for staff and general grant writing
assistance where needed .
3 . Commonwealth In-Service Grants provided funds for
a Reading In-Service Course , a Mathematics Problem-Solving Course ,
a Computer Assisted Instruction Program, and a program for assist-
ing gifted children in the regular program.
4 . Title IV-B funds were received to enrich the Library/
Media Program.
5 . Funds were awarded to Watertown to develop a co-
operative Occupational Education/Special Education Program of job
training .
6 . Occupational Education funds were obtained to expand
the Computer Technology Program at Watertown High School .
7 . Special Education funds were again awarded to pro-
vide for public information, speech therapist , transitional support
and physical adaptive assistance .
3 . Several summer programs were held .
Curriculum and instruction continued to experience growth
and development in a number of areas . Among them were:
1 . Full day Kindergarten completed its first year of
successfully providing the experience for the entire school communit
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2 . The Science Director piloted three. separate pro-
grams , completed their evaluation, and made recommendations for
the 1981-82 school year for elementary grades .
3 . Interdepartmental Studies were planned for Water-
town High School for the coming school year .
4 . The curriculum for the entire K-8 , 9-12 reorganiza-
tion is in place and ready for implementation.
5 . The Watertown High School Band returned from Summer
Camp with the finest group the Town has had in several years .
6 . The secondary Math curriculum has been modified and
reorganized to best suit our student needs .
7 . The Electricit•yProgram at Watertown High School has
become a solid offering for students .
8 . The Printing Program now provides modern equipment
and outstanding professional leadership .
9 . The Business subjects now reflect relevant experience
on modern equipment .
10 . A SPED Program was initiated at West Junior High
School which brought the return of several Watertown children .
Efforts to r6duce energy use were made in the face of
skyrocketing cost increases . Every unit in the school community
was able to contribute its own share of this conservation program.
The school plants have been brought into better condition
through a systematic maintenance program. This program will need
to be carefully monitored in light of custodial staff reductions
and budget limits .
Community cooperation continued in a number of areas :
1 . Mount Auburn Hospital provided experiences for staff
to become involved in a program of curriculum adaption and in-
structional methods for alcohol education.
2 . The Watertown High School Band performed in local
parades and activities .
3 . The Graphic Arts and Art Departments produced mater-
ials for several departments .
4 . WALSE, Watertown Redevelopment Authority , and Water-
town Center For The Arts were housed in the Coolidge School. .
5 . Council On Aging was housed in the Parker School .
6 . Meals were available at Watertown High School for
the elderly .
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Though the school lunch price was increased to avoid a
budget deficit caused by the reduction in state and federal funds ,
student participation in the program remained high .
Watertown High School ' s accreditation by the New England
Association of School and Colleges was extended five years - until
1985 . Further , new graduation requirements will strengthen the
academic program for students attending the school .
Plans were completed for the development of a wide range
of use-supported activities in the school system which will enable
those who can to particiapte in activities formerly supported
in whole or in part by the school system.
As previously stated , these and many other accomplish-
ments of the school system may have been overshadowed by the ex-
periences of Proposition 2!�. It was indeed unfortunate that a
School Committee with five new members out of a total of seven
members had to meet the complicated and unpleasant tasks it was pre-
sented with upon the initiation of its work in mid March . Un-
fortunately , unless there is some form of relief from the require-
ments of Proposition 211, the next two years will not see relief
from the rigors of the period March - July , 1981 . Nevertheless ,
there is much that is right with the Watertown Public Schools .
There are programs for students that are worthy and that will serve
them well ; and there is optimism that the 1981-82 school year will
be a profitable school year for students in our schools .
II . THE 1980-1981 GOALS :
A review of the goals attempted by the school system in
the past year is summarized below.
1 . Close liaison will be maintained with the
High School Building Committee and archi-
tect to coordinate the inclusion of the
renovated sections of the high school as
they become available . Most of the aca-
demic sections of the high school will be
affected in some way during this process .
Several short-term arrangements can be
anticipated before the renovation work is
substantially completed . Of immediate
concern is the opening of school planned
for September .
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Liaison was maintained with the High School Building
Committee . A rather late and difficult opening was actually ac-
complished by the efforts of the school custodial , maintenance , and
administrative staff who worked very hard one three-day period to get
the school approval by the Building and Fire Inspectors for pupil
occupancy. In addition , as the school year progressed , several
adjustments in student and teacher assignments were made. The pro-
cess continued up to the end of the school year when the library
finally became available.
2 . Architectural and engineering studies will
be completed for the Hosmer-East Junior
High School complex early in the fall of
1980 . Contingent upon School Committee
approval , a Special Town Meeting will be
requested in the late fall or early winter
to approve funds for a construction/renova-
tion project which should be initiated in
late spring or early summer of 1981 .
Korslund , LeNormand , and Quann accomplished the task of
developing and presenting plans for joining to the Hosmer the
newer part of the East Junior High School . With the advent of
Proposition 21, these efforts had to be discontinued.
3 . A report will be prepared for the School
Committee and recommendations will be
made on the matter of substitute teachers
for the school system.
A report was given to and accepted by the School Com-
mittee on the topic of the then shortage of substitute teachers .
A new policy and pay schedule measurably reduced the problem
principals had been experiencing in this matter.
4 . A special education self-contained class-
room for junior high school age special
needs students will be initiated at the
[Jest Junior High School in the 1980-81
school year. Students now in the school
system and presently in out-of-district
placements will be enrolled in this
class .
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A successful program was initiated at the West
Junior High School which has set the stage for expanded efforts
in this area of endeavor . School Committee , Superintendent , and
Parent Meetings were held which reinforced the confidence of
decision-makers that the parents of the children with special
needs wanted this kind of program for their children .
5 . Full day kindergartens will be expanded
to include the Coolidge , Browne , and
possibly Cunniff Schools .
Full day kindergartens were provided in all Watertown
Schools in the 1980-31 school year.
6. The elementary school Science curriculum
will be reviewed and a report will be made
to the School Committee early in 1981 .
Changes were introduced into the elementary schools .
7 . Consultant services will be obtained to
make a detailed energy conservation
review of the school system. This re-
view will be presented to the School
Committee before it completes its 1981-
82 budget sessions .
Consultant services were obtained , energy audits were
accomplished , and a technical energy audit was initiated . In
addition , plans for an automatic system for monitoring the heating
of all schools has been completed and was presented to the School
Committee during its budget sessions .
8. A report on need for released-time will
be prepared and presented by the Instruc-
tional Council in conjunction with the
curriculum changes anticipated by re-
organization of the school district . In-
service programs , curriculum development ,
and planning will be featured in this
report .
The Instructional Council was in the process of pre-
paring a report on the need for released-time in preparation
for the 1982-83 reorganization of the school system. The events
of November , 1980 , made the reorganization occur one year earlier
and , thus , the plan for the released-time ceased as did the
functioning of the Instructional Council .
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9 . An In-service Program for all adminis-
trative and supervisory personnel in
the area of staff evaluation will take
place in the 1980-81 school year . Grant
monies will be sought to carry on this
project .
Grant monies were obtained and the - in-service program
for administrators was held in the Fall of 1980 .
10 . In light of changing needs of the school
district , recommendations will be made to
realign some of the Central Office per-
sonnel assignments ; consideration of
changes in school level administrative
assignments (elementary and high school) ;
and staffing needs associated with the
anticipated school reorganization will be
presented to the School Committee at inter-
vals throughtout the 1980-81 school year .
This goal was reached and several changes occurred in
the staffing patterns and duties assigned throghout the school sys-
tem.
11 . The status of the Minimum Basic Skills
Policy of the State Department of Edu-
cation will be in full compliance by the
end of the 1980-81 school year by the
Watertown Public Schools .
The Watertown Public Schools was notified by the
Department of Education that it is in full compliance with the
state ' s Minimum Basic Skills Policy .
12 . A review of guidance services (K-12)
with particular emphasis on grades 9-12
will be completed and presented to School
Committee at its March, 1981 meeting.
This goal was reached in grades 9-12 but it was not
reached in grades K-8 . Several position reductions have occurred
and the intensity of services provided by guidance personnel will
not be present in the future .
13 . A comparative study of clerical
salaries will be completed and pre-
sented to the School Committee.
This goal was not reached due to the work load of per-
sonnel involved in the reorganization of the school system.
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14 . Contract negotiations with Local 540
and Watertown Teachers Association
Units B and C will be completed in
the 1980-81 school year.
Contracts with Units B and C were completed . Con-
tracts with Local 540 were not .
15 . A new reporting system for school
system expenditures will be in
place for the 1980-81 school system
which will provide information about
expenditures and encumbrances by
school , by program, and by function .
One of the features of this computer
accounting system will be a "red
flag report" which will indicate
areas where deficits are occurring.
A new system for reporting expenditures was well on the
way and a few of the "red flag reports" were obtained . However ,
a change in the staffing at the Computer Room broght this effort to
a standstill .
16. The Superintendent will. represent the
school system as : A member of the
Watertown Recreation Commission; a
member of the Board of Directors of
Massachusetts Occupational Information .
System; Chairman of the Board of
Directors• of EdCo .
This goal was accomplished .
This past difficult year was completed only through
much . cooperation and support by a number of parties . I wish to
thank the School Committee for their long hours and thoughtful
suggestions on choosing the best path for the schools to follow.
The teaching staff and the administrators performed at their
usual high level of excellence thoughout the most trying year this
Town has ever experienced . The value of the work performed by
the school clerical and custodial staff and the efforts of many
school volunteers cannot go unmentioned. In closing , I wish to
offer a special and most sincere thank you to all who have given
much to the children of our Town.
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BROWNE SCHOOL
During the 1980-1981 school year , Dr . O ' Connor , School
Superintendent , was very anxious to provide that our schools
assume the teaching of some of our Special Needs children .
Many details for this to occur were carefully planned and
followed through .
As a result , one SPED class of children , ages nine to
twelve , was housed at the Browne School .
As Principal of the Browne School , I am especially pleased
that our SPED youngsters are experiencing a very complete , a very
positive , and a very growing school experience . We look forward to
a continued program of important progress and important school
growth for our SPED students .
COOLIDGE SCHOOL
This year the Coolidge School had the honor of hosting
members of the Orton Society who came to Boston to attend the 31st
International Conference of the Orton Society . The Orton Society is
a non-profit , international organization focusing onlanguage pro-
blems , research , and publications related to persons with specific
language disabilities .
The Coolidge School is one of only six public schools in
Massachusetts to be selected for visitations by persons attending
the conference . During the visit , Mrs . Bernice Lewiton and Mrs .
Martha Jacoby , Resource Teachers at the Coolidge School , explained
and demonstrated the resource procedure employed by them to identify
and to assist children inreed of special services because of learn-
ing problems .
The visit to the Coolidge School was planned to tie in with
the subjects to be discussed at the three day Orton Society Confer-
ence which included : "The Significance of Sex Difference in
Dyslexia" , "Dyslexia and Language Communication" , and "Research
Theory and Practice Pertaining to Dyslexia" .
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Visitors to Watertown from the conference were greeted at
the Coolidge School for a briefing session by Dr . Dar_iel G . O ' Connor ,
Superintendent , and Mr . Thomas E. Oates , Asssistant Superintendent ,
after being welcomed to the school by the Principal , John Degnan.
Following the briefing , the visitors then proceeded to the Resource
P.00m where they observed procedures and methods employed in that unit .
They also observed several other facilities provided by the Water-
town School System for assisting students with varied learning dis-
abilities .
Following a luncheon at the Coolidge School , Mr . James B .
Earley , Administrator of Special Educatior. Services , presided over
a session devoted to questions and answers and exchanges of informa-
tion among the visitors , staff , and specialists .
CUNNIFF SCHOOL
The staff at Cunniff changed drastically due to declining
enrollments , retirements , and leaves of absence. Vacant classroom
space provided a central location for the lunch program and more
adequate work areas for the special subject teachers .
A full day Kindergarten was in operation . It had a large
enrollment but adequate space allowed for an expanded program.
Due to uneven registration at various grade levels , there
were _many combination classes in operation. The staff worked dili-
gently to include all the essentials of the curriculum despite these
conditions .
A close relationship existed between the school and local
universities . Student leachers and interns from Boston C011ege and
Lesley College had field experience in regular classrooms and the
Guidance Department .
Many programs were brought into the school . The American
Humane Education Society presented two mini-courses for several
classes . Dogs Throughout :History, and Endangered Species were high-
lights . The' Boston Edison Company presented electrical safety . The
Watertown Police and Fire Departments sponsored their annual general
safety programs . In conjunction with this , "Operation Blockhouse"
was reactivated in the Cunniff School district .
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HOSMER SCHOOL
The staff a-nd the PTA of the Hosmer School developed an
Outward Reach Program for the commu::ity . Activities were designed
to bring families together in a school environment . This was ac-
complished by initiating potluck suppers targeted towards specfic
grade levels . This activity provided an opportunity for entire fam-
ilies and' educators to involve themselves in amutual dialogue related
to family and school . A Christmao assembly and a. musicale were
also avenues used to demonstrate children ' s learned skills and in-
crease communication lines between home and school . Another compon-
ent of the program was the implementation of the Student Achievement
Fair . Children displayed their work is areas that they deemed note-
worthy . Displays , pictures , and television presentations were offered
to demonstrate children ' s skills . To culminate the Outward Reach
Program and the school year , grade level sporting and field events
were conducted at Victory Field and the East Junior High School play-
ground . The involvement of the educational staff , PTA , and pupils
exhibited the interest and enthusiasm produced by the activities of
the entire year .
The PTA implemented an After-School Program that extended
the school day . Happenings included cooking , art , karate , and
science. The programs were enthusiastically received by the children .
After an involved in-service program for teachers on
computer instruction , a number of the Hosmer School pupils were
introduced to the Apple II Computer . Individualized programs of in-
structions were provided to enhance the curriculum. Areas of social
studies , language arts , and math were adapted and programmed to meet
the needs of an ever-expanding curriculum. This pilot program has
been so successful t-hat plans are being formulated to increase both
available programs and student participation.
JAMES RUSSELL LG;:ELL SCHOOL
The James Russell Lowell School continued its strong em-
phasis or. writing , reading , and arithnietic instruction dur _ng the
1980-81 school year . nesults of this effort were borne out the
several testing procedures used by the school , including the first
State Policy on Basic Skills Improvement Assessment .
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Plans were made by parents and teachers to enter micro-
computer instruction for students . With no public funds available
for this purpose , projects were developed to raise money for the pur-
chase of an Apple II Plus Computer in the Fall of 1981 . Another
effort was undertaken to obtain a competitive grant for instructing
the faculty in computer usage . It is expected that by December of
1981 all goals will be met and the children will begin learning to
operate the school ' s computer .
Excitement was generated at the Lowell School when the
school ' s Principal , William Corbett , appeared as a guest on the
nationally televised Phil Donahue Show. The effect of standardized
testing on children and young adults was explored by Mr . Corbett and
Andy Strenio , author of "The Testing Trap. "
MARSHALL SPRING SCHOOL
After a series of public hearings regarding the closing
of the Marshall Spring School , the Watertown School Committee voted
unanimously to close the building. A variety of appropriate
activities accompanied the closing of the school .
Students from the Marshall Spring School were reassigned
to the West-Marshall School .
PHILLIPS SCHOOL
During the past year , the Phillips School continued to
provide a wide variety of learning experiences for the students .
In addition to the regular school programs , there were several activ-
ities of a cultural and enrichment nature.
The P . S . C. O. (Phillips School Community Organization) has
been actively raising funds to buy a micro-computer for the school .
It is also allocating funds for science and art enrichment activities .
Fund raising everts have included a pumpkin sale , calendar sale , and
a penny sale which is scheduled for March. The enthusiasm and spirit
generated has been most gratifying. The P . S.. C. O . is also continuing
to expand and run the after-school program.
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Excursions included field trips to Parker Brothers Company ;
the Science , Peabody , and Children ' s Museum; the Museum of Transporta-
tion ; a photographic exhibit at the Harvard Graduate School of Edu-
cation ; and the attendance at the Nutcracker Show. The holiday sea-
son was celebrated with a Hanukkah and Christmas Sing . The "Mini-
Singers" , led by Mrs . Darack, also presented a program at the luncheon
put on by the Council On Aging .
Phillips School continues to be an exciting place where
children are taught by a dedicated group of teachers . The cooperation
of school and community , combined with continued support from the
Central Office , allow for a variety of excellent experiences for the
children.
Mr . George Cornetta served as Acting Principal during the
sabbatical leave of Mr . Manzelli. We are indebted to Mr . Cornetta
for his professional contributions to the Phillips School .
EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The East Junior High School closed its doors for the last
time on June 24 , 1981 . The East was a school that refused to die
early . In virtually everyone of the numerous proposals to build or
renovate Watertown ' s school facilities , the East was scheduled for
phasing out . Whether it was the Harvard Survey , Marshall Report ,
Option 5 , or Option 105 , the school was always slated for closing .
Despite those circumstances the school , its staff , its students , and
its parent community worked to provide an up-to-date worthwhile edu-
cational program . The school thrived as an institution because of
the spirit of its people. Even up to its closing days , it continued
to provide not only in the day-to-day classroom activities but in its
athletics , dances , social events , and field trips . For instance ,
despite- the ravages of Proposition 211, a dedicated group of teachers
and parents were able to salvage the Annual Washington , D . C . Field
Trip . Awards Day was held just as in previous years . Even in the
midst of budget and staff reductions , students and staff worked in
numerous ways to ease the transition to the current K-8 , 9-12 structure .
Even with the passing of years , those associated with the
East Junior High School will remember its positive contributions to
the Watertown community .
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WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The 1980-81 school year was one of apprehension and emotion
as the School Committee voted a change in school structure for next
year . This will be the last year of the West Junior High School as
a 7-8-9 grade school . Next year this school will be a K-8 school to
be known as the West-Marshall School .
In spite of the apprehension and concern , the educational
process moved along smoothly for all students . The West Junior closed
out its year with Mary Barrett , Director of Athletics at State College
at Boston , addressing the Honor Society. President of the Honor
Society , Kim 1-1hynot , received the Principal ' s Award at the Awards
Assembly . Grade9 students enjoyed an outing at Rocky Point in Rhode
Island ; while Grade 8 students journeyed to Whalom Park in Fitchburg
for their day of fun .
Athletically , the year was a complete success for the teams
at the West . East-[lest trophies were won and retired by the foot-
ball , field hockey , hockey , boys ' basketball , and girls ' basketball
teams . Along with the baseball and softball trophies won the pre-
vious Spring , the trophy case at the West is certainly full . The
David Thompson Award in hockey was won by Jack Hauswirth . This
award will be transferred to the Senior High School for future
presentations . The year was capped by the Athletic Awards Ceremony ,
addressed by a former West Junior student , Bob Cappadonna .
Mr . Cappadonna had distinguished himself on the football field at
Northeastern University and with the Boston Patriots professional
team.
Students and staff are now looking forward to a smooth
charge-over for next year . All indications are for a favorable and
productive 1981-82 for the West-Marshall School .
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WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
During the course of the year , the renovation of the build-
ing was completed and , in fact , most of our programs were using
their new areas by May , 1981 . Much energy and time was spent by the
administrators and staff trying to understand the effects of
Massachusetts ' Law Proposition 211. The result was that morale of
students and staff dipped somewhat , as various programs appeared to
be cut back. Nevertheless , with all the pressures of working under
construction and under the threat of fiscal restraints , Watertown
High School completed a successful year .
Because it was long planned and because the enrollment has
been dropping each year (1029 students in 1980-81) , the School Com-
mittee voted to bring the ninth grades up to the high school a year
earlier than planned . A good deal of time and effort was made , there-
fore , to get ready for that move in September of 1981 . Meanwhile ,
additional committees met to plan for the closing of Home Base School
and the shift of these students to the high school and to plan for
a change of the internal arrangement of roles and responsibilities of
the administrators .
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ART
The following are statements offered of the progress -
or lack of same - of the Art Department during the 1980-81 school
year :
1 . The proposal threatening the total elimination
of priority money for the department became a
reality with the cancellation of the School
Department Two-Year Priority Program. Any hope
for upgrading facilities and inventories at
the elementary level remains in the distant
future .
2 . The Annual Art Exhibit at the Watertown Mall
was its usual complete success and extended
over a two week period .
3 . The final year of research for the collaborative
study with "Project Zero" , Harvard University ,
children, and the World of Television was com-
pleted and all the data compiled is in the
process of evaluation and preparation for publi-
cation .
4 . Due to Proposition 21�, the Art staff was
.reduced by 211 positions . With the elimin-
ation of K-12 Directors , supervision and
coordination with the elementary schools
has been non-existant since September from
the secondary level .
S . The Art Curriculum Advisory Committee
addressed the problem of scheduling at
the high school and presented its
recommendations to th.e administration .
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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
During the 1981-82 school year , the English/Language
Arts Program is adjusting to a reorganization plan. Under the new
plan a Department Head for English will direct the work at the
secondary level , grades 7 - 12 ; and Mr . William Corbett , Principal
of the Lowell School , will coordinate the Language Arts Program at
the elementary level , grades K - 6 . Every effort is being made to
establish good lines of communication between primary , intermediate ,
and secondary levels to insure continuity of program and a co-
hesive as well as sequentially structured curriculum.
The focus for the English Department is an ongoing attempt to
evaluate current curriculum with an eye to revision and re-
organization . A major department goal with this work is the
establishment of a core curriculum with department mandated
learning experiences in reading , writing , listening , and speaking
appropriate to student need and interest by grade and level.
The English/Language Arts Program continues to respond
to the state-mandated basic skills testing. Every effort during
this time of financial austerity is being made to provide
remedial assistance for those students not meeting minimum com-
petency standards . Work continues on the listening report due
in the Spring of 1982 .
Responding to community interest , the English teachers
remain intent on developing , refining , and improving student
communication skills . Proposals for elective courses in Composi-
tion and College Board Review will appear in the new Program of
Studies Booklet .
The Curriculum Advisory Committee for English/Language Arts
promises to be an active force in support of department work.
Acting as a community voice , this committee responds to curriculum
proposals , offers constructive criticism, and submits for dis-
cussion concerns of its own .
English educators continue their commitment to the students
of Watertown . They seek a cooperative effort with parents , students ,
and community leaders in the pursuit of quality educational experiences
for Watertown ' s children .
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FOREIGN LANCUAGE , BILINGUAL, AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Although most Foreign Language enrollments continue to
maintain the level of the past several years , we have had , with
regret , to drop our German program due to low enrollment . Due to
budget constraints we have also had to lay off three non-tenured
teachers . Mr . Edward Craig , French/Latin Teacher , has retired
after twenty-eight years of service to the children of Watertown.
The Armenian Bilingual Program, unique on the entire East
Coast , also experienced a satisfactory year of progress although
the enrollment has diminished .
The ESEA Title VII Armenian Project Grant has completed its
fourth year and , as we commence our fifth and final year of assistance ,
we face diminished aid due to federal cutbacks . We are now left only
with our much needed four Bilingual/ESL aides for the remainder of
the grant . No federal assistance will be forthcoming , as has been
enjoyed in the past , for summer workshops and family trips .
FInally , our English-As-A-Second Language Program is growing
in order to provide ESL to the ever increasing number of foreign
(Hispanic , Oriental , Russian , as well as Armenian) students who are
settling in Watertown.
LIBRARY/MEDIA
The Library/Media Services Department underwent- ma3or
changes during the 1981 calendar year . As a vital part of the
educational system of Watertown , department staff , under the
leadership of John G. Flores , strove to overcome the debilitating
effects of Proposition 211. The department continued to assist
students in the acquisition and strengthening of basic skills .
Programs focusing on reading , observation , listening , and com-
municating ideas reflected this commitment .
At all levels , kindergarten through grade twelve , library/
media staff intereacted with students , teachers , parents , and the
general community with the common goal being the best learning
environment for the children of Watertown.
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Concurrently , however , the Library/Media Department was
being severely testdd •by ' the ' impact of Proposit bn 2�2-. As a result
of the new law, the Library/Media Department lost 39% of its staff .
Likewise , monies for the purchase of books , non-print materials ,
and supplies were reduced by 75%.
Many new challenges have been created as a result of
2k ' s negative impact . Some programs have been curtailed and others
totally abolished due to an insufficient number of staff and in-
adequate budget . However , the department has attempted to continue
the offering of some town-wide services . For example , giving
assistance to the Fire Department , Police Department , Multi-Service
Center , Town Clerk' s Office and Town Holiday Committees in their
media related activities has been maintained .
With the support of the Superintendent ' s Office and
School Committee, the Library/Media Services Department has continued
to emphasize program quality and commitment to excellence . We
are constantly striving to overcome the impact of Proposition 21�
and look forward to a brighter future .
MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics Department offers a program geared to
meet the needs of all the students . The curriculum tries to meet
current technological needs with the inclusion of such skills as
estimating , problem-solving , interpreting data, measuring , pre-
dicting , and applying mathematics to everyday situations .
The Mathematics Department has developed a state-
mandated Basic Skills Plan for Minimal Competency . A remediation
program to help students who do not meet minimal standards has been
established .
At the secondary level teachers continue to update
present course offerings . Several teachers attended math confer-
ences in the spring and fall . These conferences focused on two
areas , based on a recommendation by the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics ; namely , ( 1 ) problem-solving and (2) programs that
take full advantage of calculators and computers .
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The four-year high school has helped the band enrollment
for the Red Raiders Marching Band. This past Fall season saw a total
of seventy (70) band and color guard members on the field - the
largest group at Watertown for more years than one can remember .
With the termination of the band director position at the
high school the present department head has absorbed that responsi-
bility . This situation is a result of Proposition 22 and reorganiza-
tion_. In addition to this , the Music Department staff has been cut
in half . Thus it is difficult to predict accurately to what extent
the present growth in the instrumental music department will be
effected . Only time will tell . The remaining staff will have to work
harder and longer hours and somehow become more efficient to make up
for what we have lost .
The feeling in the Music Department is to try to maintain
a positive attitude amongst students and teachers .
The music groups at West-Marshall and Hosmer-East Schools
are primarily 7th and 8th grade students only with the change to a
K through 3 structure . There is one elementary instrumental music
teacher covering four , five , and sixth grade students throughout the
towel.
The elementary vocal program is basically the same as in
previous years although there is a heavier load on the vocal teachers
this year . At the secondary level , the Vocal Program needs some
improvement . The programs are constantly evaluated and every effort
is being made to improve each program area. This becomes more
difficult with the many cutbacks that have been made due to
Proposition 2!- and the reorganization necessitated by it .
Thus we are in a period of change in our schools that has
negative and positive aspects . We must cope with the negative , learn
to live with it and teach with renewed effort , and make the most of
the positive side .
Perhaps it is even a better time , in reality , to realize
more fully the importance of the Arts in our lives while here on earth .
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OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
Occupational Education in the Watertown -Public Schools is
that area of education which provides opportunities for all students
from elementary through high school to develop an understanding about
the technical , consumer , occupational , recreational , organizational ,
managerial , social , historical , and cultural aspects of technology .
It is designed to assist individuals in making intelligent career
choices and preparing for enrollment in advanced or highly skilled
occupational and technical education programs . A broad scope of
Occupational Education is offered to the students who are college
bound as well as to students preparing for the world of work.
Furthermore , Occupational Education is a field wherein students
acquire technical knowledge and competencies through creative and
problem-solving learning experiences . These experiences can be
most effectively provided through the interrelationship of all
educational disciplines further emphasizing the interaction of man ,
society , and technology .
In the area of Occupational Education as it concerns the
Watertown Public Schools , the 1980-1981 school year was both challenging
and rewarding. Many of our objectives have been and continue to be
realized . Federal and state funds amounting to over $200 ,000 were
procured through the writing of competitive proposals . Financial
forms were prepared and submitted by the Occupational Educational
Department to the State Department of Occupational Education for
reimbursements amounting to $145 , 653 . Thus , the total funds re-
ceived by the Watertown School Department were over $345 ,000 .
Programs which have been initiated and successfully
implemented are as follows :
1 . C. E. T . A. Programs involving ninety local students in seven
programs during summer recess .
2 . Horticulture and Landscaping Program for special needs
students to introduce them to various opportunities of
landscaping careers .
3 . Coordinated Special Education Programs - prevocational
programs for children or special needs in our secondary
schools ; i . e . , Project Satellite and S . P . E.D.
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4 . The development of an additional computer laboratory
at Watertown High School utilizing students involved
in a federal grant program.
S . Promotion of vocational programs in conjunction with
C. E.T . A. to train citizens in the community who are in
need of various skills training ; i. e. , body and fender ,
carpentry and mill , and electronic technician .
6. Development of cluster approach to occupational education
to include Industrial Arts , Home Economics , Child
Development , Pre-Vocational Education , Business Education,
Work/Study , Distributive Education , Computer Technology ,
Family Living , Consumer Education , Out-of-District ,
Career Education , Food Service , and Special Education
Vocational Programs for preparation into the work of work.
7 . Sponsored and hosted workshops for Occupational
Education in conjunction with the State Department
of Education.
8 . The redesigning of the Child Development Laboratory
at Watertown High School.
Other Areas of Involvement :
1 . The development of an additional food laboratory to
accommodate the increased enrollment in this program
at Watertown High School with the support of federal
funds .
2 . The expansion of the Occupational Education Resource
Center at Watertown High School to include the
implementation of the Gould Career Resource Program.
3. Implementation of a Computer Graphics Communication
Program in the Graphic Arts Department at Watertown
High School ; i . e . , Itek Quadritex 1211 .
4 . Coordination of vocational programs for out-of-district
students and journeyman and apprenticeship programs .
S . Assistance and involvement with the Buildings and
Grounds Department of the school system.
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6 . Development of an Occupational ' Education proposal in
conjunction with the Home Base School to design and
implement a curriculum model to improve high school
Women ' s Career Awareness in the world of work.
7 . The revision and development of the Occupational
Education Curriculum utilizing the assistance of the
Commonwealth In-Service Institute.
8. Investigation and consideration of implementation of
Chapter 74 programs with the expansion of Occupational
Education offerings with the new additional Watertown
High School .
Staff and Student Recognition :
1 . Participation in regional and state competition by
students of the Distributive Education Program
resulting in the gleaning of many trophies .
2 . Recognition of the Career Education Program by the
Commonwealth Institute/University of Massachusetts
for dissemination and replication by other communities .
3 . Many community-related programs were sponsored by
the Department of Occupational Education of the Water-
town Public Schools which involved parents and students .
It is anticipated that such workshops and other similar
programs to enlighten those involved in areas of like
undertaking will continue.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
During the school year 1980-81 , with the new Physical
Education addition to the Watertown High School , Physical Education
and Health Programs were implemented . Both the staff and the students
made a concerted and significant effort in these areas . The important
accomplishment was the housing in the new quarters and getting pre-
ared for the four year high school . However , with the incapacitation
and illness of the Director , some situations became complicated .
In Athletics , the many teams displayed themselves to be in
good shape . The highlight of the year was the winning of the North
Division of Massachusetts Championship by the Watertown High School
Soccer Team.
READING
The Reading Department of the Watertown Public Schools
is staffed with six professionally trained reading specialists and
a Department Head in Reading for grades 7 - 12 . All members possess
advanced degrees in reading along with considerable teaching
experience .
There is a system-wide Reading Curriculum that is
structured and sequential . The curriculum focuses on the growth
areas in reading ; namely , word identification , meanings , study skills ,
and extended reading .
At the elementary level heavy emphasis is placed on the
decoding aspects of the Reading process as well as the sequential
development of comprehension skills and study skills .
There is a Diagnostic Reading Testing Program in all the
elementary grades . The results of these tests provide the teaching
staff with valuable information for the effective teaching of reading
skills .
This is the first year of the State Department of Edu-
cation mandated basic skills program in Reading. The Reading
Department of the Watertown Public Schools is complying with this
mandate . All students in grades three , six , and eight are administered
a standardized reading test . Those students whose scores are not
at or above the minimal levels are required to partake in an intensive
remedial reading program.
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This past year the Director of Reading was successful
in securing a federal grant for the purpose of providing an in-
service course in Reading for teachers in the Watertown Public Schools .
SCIENCE
The Science Department of the Watertown Public Schools had
a very successful year , utilizing newly renovated laboratory facilities
at the high school and combining forces at the Hosmer-East and West-
Marshall Schools to give new dimensions to the intermediate curricula.
Science Curriculums were reviewed and rewritten by the staff
with an eye to the future needs and expectations of the Science
Department and the students .
Staffing and supplies were adequate given the constraints
of Proposition 2'1. The future , however , gives cause for conern insofar
as Science for the 8O ' s is of necessity a laboratory intensive en-
deavor with resultant financial requirements .
The excellence of teaching and high motivational level in
Science courses has been acknowledged by awards won by the students ,
parental input , and student success at the collegiate Science level .
Of special note was the Florida Keys ecology trip taken by
the Biology Club and the garden and chicken coop area at the high
school which was developed by the staff and students .
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies Department conducted a ten session
in-service course , which was the third course of its type offered
by this department in recent years . Sessions included such topics
as "Working With A Text , " "Maps , Graphs , and Charts , " "Visual
Literacy , " "Evaluation Strategies , " etc .
Another highlight in the area of Social Studies was the
introduction of a Social Studies Skills Course for gifted students .
This course was designed and taught by the Director of Social. Studies
to grade six students at the Cunniff School . It proved to be a
successful learning experience for all concerned .
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The Director of Social Studies , Richard J . Najarian,
active in professional organizations , was elected to a two year term
as a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Council For
The Social Studies . He was also appointed to the state-wide Board
of Directors of the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts .
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
The Department provides a staff of specialists from many
disciplines who can provide a variety of direct and support services
to meet the needs of the school-age child :
1 . Services are being provided to approximately sixteen
percent of the population identified as requiring
Special Education Services .
2 . Annually , the Department provides pre-school
screening of children ages 3 and 4 years in
order to identify potential special needs
children. This past year seventeen pre-
schoolers were screened with three students
requiring further evaluation.
3. Each September the students entering kindergarten
are also screened for potential needs . There
were 208 students screened with four being
referred for evaluations .
4 . Health examination and vision and hearing tests
are provided to students when appropriate .
5 . This year three new programs were initiated
within the schools to allow students to return
to the system and prevent students from re-
quiring out-of-district placements
Approximatley ninety percent of the special needs students are
served within the school system on a daily basis . The remaining ten
percent are served in a variety of programs , support services , and
school placements outside Watertown.
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The utilization of P.L. 94-142 and P. L. 89-313 (Education for the
Handicapped) funds have enabled Watertown to expand the direct
services to special needs students . This year , in cooperation with
Occupational Education , a grant has been renewed that will provide
Graphic Arts Reproduction Training to developmentally disabled high
school students .
Special Education has evolved 'during the past ten years into a
complex and multi-faceted program of services for school-age children .
Inter-action with State Human Service Agencies , such as Departments
of Mental Health , Public Welfare , Division of Youth Serices , Massa-
chusetts Department of Education, and Rehabilitation Commission is
an ongoing activity in order to provide continued services to the
children . The Department of Special Education Services is providing
a wide range of services to support the students ' regular educational
programs , monitor their health needs , school records , and to insure
that the students entitled to Special EducationServices are served .
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SCHOOL PERSONNEL
CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL : TOTAL
Superintendent 1
Assistant Superintendent 1
General Administrative Assistant I
Administrative Assistant for Busines3 Services 1
Director of Personnel/Maintenance 1
Secretaries 9
Secretaries (part-time) 1
15
PRINCIPALS :
Senior High School I
Junior High School 2
Elamentary Schools 7
Lead Teacher/Home Base School 1
11
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS :
Secondary 4
Elementary (part-time) 7
Dean 1
12
ADMINISTRATORS AND DIRECTORS K-12 :
Art 1
English 1
Foreign. Language 1
Library/Iledia I
Mathematics 1
Music 1
Occupational Education 1
Physical Education and Athletics I
Reading I
Science 1
Special Education 1
Social Studies 1
Secretaries 1
16
DEPARTMENT HEADS :
Business Education 1
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SPECIALISTS :
Art 10
Bilingual 2
Drama . 6
English as Second Language 3 . 5
Guidance 14
Home Economics (Elementary) 1
Industrial Arts (Elementary) 1
Librarians/Media Specialists 8 . 6
Music 9
Physical Education (Elementary) 2
Reading 8
School Adjustment Counselors 2
School Psychologists 2
Speech 3
Resource 20 . 5
87 . 2
TEACHERS :
Senior High School 68
Junior High Schools 51
Home Base School 6
Elementary Schools 88
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AIDES :
6
HEALTH PERSONNEL :
Nurses 5
Hearing Tester 1
Doctors 2
8
SCHOOL SECRETARIES :
Senior High School 6
Junior High Schools 3
Home Base School 1
Elementary Schools 7
17
COMPUTER :
Programmer 1
Keypuncher 2
3
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July 1 , 1980 - June 30, 1981
APPOINTMENTS
Dennis Bannon English W.H.S.
Christine Browne Health West Jr.
Joan Coen Classroom Phillips
Nancy DerParseghian Classroom Hosmer
Diane DiMascio Classroom Phillips/Coolidge
Pamela Dupuis SPED Aide W.H.S.
Cheryl Fratto SPED Aide W.H.S.
Audrey Glassman Drama (3/5) W.H.S.
Anne Hardiman Speech Therapist SPED
Mary Keenan Principal Cunniff
Berjouhi Papazian-Arnason ESL (1) Phillips/Lowell
Louise Thompson Project Director W.H.S.
RESIGNATIONS
Paula Boyce Classroom Lowell
Christina Dennelly Pre-Vocational W.H.S.
John Hansen Custodian W.H.S.
Carol Kearney Cafeteria Worker W.H.S.
E. Gail Magin Itinerant Visual Specialist SPED
Kevin McLaughlin Science W.H.S.
Peter O'Connor Computer Programmer W.H.S.
Robert Palladino Foreign Language W.H.S.
Thomas Reilly Assistant Principal Browne
Kathleen Stark SPED Aide SPED
Sandra Tobin Classroom Phillips
James Wallace Custodian W.H.S.
RETIREMENTS
Charles Aubin Director/Food Services W.H.S.
Gerard Bloomer Custodian Browne
Dorothy Bowser Clerk Marshall Spring
Helen Callahan Business Ed W.H.S.
Lillian Hillier Janitress East Jr.
Arthur Hotin Custodian Hosmer
Harry Kasabian Custodian Hosmer
John McDonnell Classroom Cunniff
Arthur Shannon Physical Ed. System
Blanche Theurer Lunch Aide Hosmer
Edward Watts Director/English-Language Arts System
IN MEMORIAM
Dominic Amoruso Teacher of Music
January 2, 1981
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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT 1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS : 1978 1979 1980 1981
Kindergarten 280 231 211 233
Diagnostic Kindergarten 5 12 9 7
Grade I 281 303 247 193
Grade II 300 267 266 233
Grade III 342 300 265 244
Grade IV 348 334 294 254
Grade V 327 329 322 273
Grade VI 357 323 326 304
Ungraded 8 14
2240 2099 1948 1755
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS :
Grade VII 358 358 319 301
Grade VIII 353 338 356 298
Grade IX 468 345 311
Ungraded 7 16
1179 1041 993 615
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade IX 310
Grade X 363 403 355 304
Grade XI 364 398 382 330
Grade XII 400 350 351 363
Ungraded 14 21 15 22
1141 1172 1103 1329
TOTAL 4560 4312 4044 3699
Home Base School enrollment is included in junior and senior high schoo
figures for years 1978 , 1979 , and 1980 . On June 30 , 1981 , Home Base
School was closed .
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AGING, COUNCIL ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6370 KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP (POLICE) . . . . . . . . .923-1212
AMBULANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 LAW DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1658
APPEALS, BOARD OF (CDP). . . . . . . . . . . .924-6610 LIBRARY Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-5390
ASSESSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6570 Director, TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-3282
East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-3728
ATTORNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1658 North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6224
AUDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2076 MANAGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6890
BUILDING INSPECTOR (CDP) . . . . . . . . . . .924-1462 924-6891
CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE. . . . . . . .926-7780 MULTI-SERVICE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-3600
Francis Manzelli , PARKS (DPW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-8191
Phillips School PERSONNEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2340
CEMETERY, RIDGELAWN (DPW) . . . . . . . . . .924-4116 PLANNING BOARD (CDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6610
CIVIL DEFENSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2800 PLUMBING & GASFITTING, INSPECTOR OF
CLERK, TOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2078 (CDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .924-0921
COLLECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6830 POLICE DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-1212
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING. . .924-6610 PUBLIC WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1980
CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CDP) . . . . . .924-6610 PURCHASING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2072
924-4409 924-2073
CREDIT UNION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-0160 RECREATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-2074
DPW ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. . . . . . . . . .924-1980 924-2075
DOG OFFICER (POLICE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-1212 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-1929
EASTERN MIDDLESEX HUMAN RESOURCES RETIREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-0540
ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .492-0591 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES (CDP) . . . .924-0460
ELECTION COMMISSIONERS. . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6910 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-7700
EMERGENCY (FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCE). .911 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. . . . . . . .924-1980
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION (DPW) . . .924-1585 TREASURER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-7350
FIRE ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-3832 TREES (DPW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1980
FIRE DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-7300 VETERANS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-7352
FIRE EMERGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-4200 WELFARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-4620
924-4201 WATER REPAIR SHOP (DPW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-8346
HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-6960 WIRING, INSPECTOR OF (CDP) . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1236
HIGHWAY GARAGE (DPW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-1980 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (CDP) . . . . . . . . .924-6610
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CDP) . . . . .924-6058
HOUSING AUTHORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .924-0806
ICE SKATING ARENA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-0306
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