Watertown public meetings in 2021

School Site Council

The Hosmer School Site Council will discuss updates to the 2020-2021 School Improvement Plan goals. This update focuses specifically on the school move and building opening.

• Update on 2020-2021 School Improvement Plan goals regarding school move and building opening

Board of Assessors

The Watertown Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign the Fiscal Year 2022 actual real estate and personal property warrants. The agenda also includes reviewing a supplemental warrant from personal property audits.

• Review and sign FY2022 real estate and personal property warrants
• Review and sign supplemental warrant from personal property audits

Board of Health

The Board will consider approving minutes from October 20, 2021. The meeting includes the appointment of a tobacco control agent and a review of face covering mandates. Additionally, the Watertown Biosafety Committee will address several companies located on Arsenal Street and Dexter Avenue.

• Appointment of Rotem Aloni as a tobacco control agent
• Biosafety committee review for Inzen Therapeutics (500 Arsenal Street)
• Biosafety committee reviews for companies at 200 Dexter Avenue
• Review of the COVID-19 face covering mandate
• Acceptance of minutes from October 20, 2021

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will hear reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and regarding the Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss the status of several working groups, including Net Zero and Watertown Electricity Choice.

• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Status updates on working groups such as Net Zero and Transportation
• Discussion of council meeting invitations

School Site Council

The Lowell School Site Council is meeting to discuss progress on 2021-2022 goals. The agenda also includes an update regarding the school's relocation plan.

• Update on 2021-2022 Goals
• Update on Lowell’s Relocation Plan

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review the November 18, 2021 draft minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding CPA application evaluation structures and eligible project deferrals.

• Acceptance of November 18, 2021 draft minutes
• Discussion on CPA application evaluation structure
• Discussion on eligible project deferrals

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will continue a public hearing regarding the removal and replacement of siding with fiber-cement boards at 34 Marshall St. The commission will also review meeting and filing dates for 2022.

• Public hearing continued for 34 Marshall St. regarding siding replacement using fiber-cement boards
• Review of 2022 meeting and filing dates
• Acceptance of minutes from the November 18, 2021, meeting

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board will consider several license applications and 2022 renewals. This includes a manager change for Porcini’s and an alcohol package goods application for Hardy Spa. The board will also address a penalty reconsideration for Conley’s Pub & Grille.

• Change of Manager for Porcini’s at 68 School Street
• All Alcohol Package Goods application for Hardy Spa at 682 Belmont St
• Penalty reconsideration for Conley’s Pub & Grille at 160-168 Belmont Street
• Review of various 2022 license renewals
• Status update on Bar 'Cino at 47-51 Main Street

School Building Committee

The committee will review monthly invoices and Change Order No. 10 for the Three Elementary Schools Project. Members will also discuss updates regarding Cunniff Elementary School and Hosmer Elementary School's O’Connell Field. Additionally, there is a scheduled vote regarding the High School project submission to MSBA.

• Review and approval of monthly invoices for Three Elementary Schools Project
• Review and approval of Change Order No. 10 for Three Elementary Schools Project
• Proposal to reduce construction retainage for Brait Builders at Cunniff Elementary School
• Update on O’Connell Field at Hosmer Elementary School
• Vote to proceed with High School project submission to MSBA

Commission on Disability

The Watertown Commission on Disability is discussing sidewalk improvements and detectable warning updates. The meeting includes a vote on Braille inauguration programs and the acceptance of November minutes. Members will also review MAAB variance requests for Kingsbury Street and Galen Street.

• Sidewalk improvement updates for Riverside, Capitol, and Highland Streets
• Detectable warnings at the library path and Watertown Square/Delta
• Vote to support Braille inauguration programs and ASL accessibility
• MAAB Variance request review for 2 Kingsbury Street & 66 Galen Street
• Referral of Lexington & Main Streets detectable warnings to Mass Highway

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider permit requests for property modifications at 42 Oliver St and 115 Waverly Avenue. The board will also review a continued case regarding an access staircase at 133 School St. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Special Permit for roof and dormer changes at 42 Oliver St
• Variance for handicap-accessible additions at 115 Waverly Avenue
• Special Permit for an access staircase at 133 School St

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss and vote on supporting the High School Schematic Design as recommended by the School Building Committee. The meeting also includes a public forum and announcements regarding committee member inaugurations.

• Vote on support for High School Schematic Design
• Inauguration of Committee Members on January 3

Board of Assessors

The Board will discuss the certification of the tax rate and personal property audits billing. The meeting also includes votes on previous minutes and FY22 exemption applications.

• Review/vote on FY22 exemption applications
• Signing of Boat Warrant 2021-01 and Motor Vehicle Warrant 2021-05
• Update on Tax Classification and Certification of Tax Rate
• Discussion of Personal Property Audits billing

City Council

The City Council will consider orders for new easements at the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street, as well as at 580 Pleasant Street. The meeting includes discussions regarding a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees and the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan. Additionally, the council will review requests for audit services and appointments to local boards.

• Easement for highway purposes at North Beacon Street and Irving Street
• Pedestrian access easement at 580 Pleasant Street
• Consideration of the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
• Request to appoint MelansonHeath for the Fiscal 2021 audit
• Confirmations for Watertown Housing Authority and Conservation Commission appointments

City Council: Committee on Public Works

The Committee on Public Works will discuss the creation of a new Solid Water and Recycling Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes an update regarding an organic/food waste recycling program.

• Discussion on a New Solid Water and Recycling Advisory Committee
• Update on an Organic/Food Waste Recycling Program

City Council: Committee on Public Works

The Committee on Public Works is conducting interviews for appointments and re-appointments. These interviews concern the Stormwater Advisory Committee and the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee.

• Interviews for Stormwater Advisory Committee appointments
• Interviews for Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee appointments

School Site Council

The council will review the first objective of the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a principal's update and information regarding book clubs.

• Review of 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan (SIP) Objective #1
• Book Clubs update from Susanne Dunn
• Principal's Update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings regarding demolition applications for a house on Copeland Street and a garage on Riverside Street. The commission will also review the Demolition Delay Ordinance for potential updates and set meeting dates for 2022.

• Demolition application for a one-family house at 53 Copeland St.
• Demolition application for a 2 car garage at 119 Riverside St.
• Review of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for updates
• Acceptance of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2022 meeting and filing dates

Public Arts and Culture Committee

This meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the organization of the Public Arts and Culture Committee. The committee will swear in members, review the Public Arts Master Plan, and establish internal roles and a monthly meeting schedule.

• Swearing-in of committee members
• Review of the Public Arts Master Plan and committee responsibilities
• Selection of committee roles and operating procedures
• Determination of a monthly meeting day and time

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee Design Subcommittee will meet to review updated Schematic Design floor plans. The committee will also determine the date for its next meeting.

• Review of updated Schematic Design floor plans

School Building Committee

The Sustainability Subcommittee is discussing the process for achieving Platinum Certification. The meeting includes a review of the LEED Scorecard and an update on recent meetings with consultants.

• Review of LEED Scorecard
• Certification goals for WHS
• Update on December 1, 2021 meeting with consultants

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review past meeting minutes and receive an update from the Director regarding Senior Center activities. Marina Kirsanova will also provide a Program Advisory Group update.

• Director's Update on Senior Center Activities
• Program Advisory Group Update

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will review several updates regarding the High School Project, including schematic designs and a Phase 2 traffic study for WHS and Moxley. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 3 meeting and November 2021 invoices.

• Phase 2 Traffic Study review for WHS and Moxley
• Schematic Design Site Plan Update
• Review of gymnasium court sizes
• Schematic Design Cost Update
• Approval of November 2021 invoices

School Site Council

The Watertown Middle School Site Council is meeting to discuss the School Improvement Plan. The agenda includes a review of WIN Blocks and a presentation on the new math curriculum.

• Review of WIN Blocks within the School Improvement Plan
• Presentation on New Math Curriculum by Elizabeth Kaplan, K-7 Math/Science Coordinator

City Council: Committee on Climate and Energy

The Committee on Climate and Energy is holding a public meeting to present updates on the Climate and Energy Plan. The session includes a presentation on plan progress, draft goals, and strategies. The agenda also provides time for public comment and discussion.

• Presentation on Climate and Energy Plan progress, draft goals, and strategies
• Public comment and discussion

School Committee

This agenda consists of procedural information regarding where to access committee and subcommittee agendas and minutes. No substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will discuss in-person versus hybrid meeting formats and the Bike/Ped Implementation Plan. The agenda also includes a MassDOT public hearing letter regarding Mt. Auburn St. and notice of an upcoming DCR construction information meeting.

• MassDOT Mt. Auburn St. public hearing letter
• Bike/Ped Implementation Plan update
• DCR Watertown Riverfront Charles River Road Phase II Construction Public Information Meeting (Dec 9, 2021)

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will meet via Zoom to review registration applications from several biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting.

• Inzen Therapeutics registration (500 Arsenal Street)
• LIV Process, Inc., Souffle Therapeutics, and Strand Therapeutics, Inc. registrations (200 Dexter Avenue)
• Constellation Pharmaceutical registration (100 Talcott Avenue)
• FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas LLC registration (300 North Beacon Street 102)

City Council: Special Meetings

The City Council will meet to reconsider issues related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Buckingham, Brown & Nichols School. This discussion concerns the development of property at Grove Street.

• Reconsideration of Memorandum of Understanding regarding Grove Street property development

Conservation Commission

The Commission is conducting public hearings regarding land use requests at Gore Place, 0 Arlington St, and 551 Rear Arsenal St. Two of these items were continued to the January meeting. The agenda also includes reports on climate plans and pollinator initiatives.

• Request for Determination of Applicability: farmstead improvements at Gore Place
• Notice of Intent: 2-story commercial building at 0 Arlington St (Williams Pond Parcel)
• Notice of Intent: improved park facilities at 551 Rear Arsenal St (Arsenal Park)
• Review of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review financial reports, including the FY22 budget and Burke Fund. The agenda also includes updates on Red Leaf Café and proposed changes to meeting day and room policy.

• Red Leaf Café update
• FY22 Budget and financial reports
• Proposed change to meeting day
• Change to Meeting Room Policy
• Director Search

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will meet to discuss a recommendation concerning Transportation Network Company funds. The agenda also includes the call to order and adjournment.

• Recommendation on Transportation Network Company Funds

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $2,376,000 loan for town-wide radio infrastructure improvements. The agenda also includes the 2022 Local Road Construction Program and property tax allocations for fiscal year 2022. Additionally, the council will consider establishing a trust to support affordable housing.

• $2,376,000 loan for town-wide radio infrastructure improvements
• 2022 Local Road Construction Program including Boylston Street and Chapman Street
• Ordinance to establish a trust for affordable housing preservation
• Acceptance of $33,816 in donations to the Watertown Food Pantry
• Adoption of FY2023 Budget Policy Guidelines

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review minutes from September and October 2021 meetings. A public hearing is scheduled for 34 Marshall Street regarding a proposal to replace siding and windows. The commission will also receive an agent report.

• Public hearing for 34 Marshall Street siding and window replacement
• Acceptance of minutes from 9/23/2021 and 10/28/2021 meetings
• Agent report updates

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to accept minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. The committee will also receive a coordinator update regarding CPA applications and housing applications technical assistance.

• Acceptance of October 21, 2021, minutes
• Coordinator update on CPA applications
• Coordinator update on housing applications technical assistance

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several license applications, including a new common victualler license for 106 Main Street. The agenda also includes a show cause hearing for Conley’s Pub & Grille and the issuance of fees for 2022 renewals.

• New Common Victualler License application for Crown Café at 106 Main Street
• Transfer of Wine and Malt Package Goods License for Convenience Plus at 99 School Street
• Show Cause Hearing for Conley’s Pub & Grille at 164-168 Belmont Street
• Special license for Donohue’s Annual 5k Turkey Trot Road Race on November 25, 2021
• Issuance of fees for 2022 renewals

School Building Committee

This meeting agenda contains only a reference to where committee agendas and minutes are posted. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting and receive COVID-19 updates. The agenda includes a Watertown Biosafety Committee discussion regarding Leyden Labs and a discussion on a letter concerning 137 School Street.

• Biosafety Committee discussion regarding Leyden Labs at 191 Dexter Avenue
• Discussion on a letter from Melissa Manoogian regarding 137 School Street
• COVID-19 updates
• Staffing and department updates

Commission on Disability

The Commission will discuss variance requests for properties at 66 Galen Street and 2 Kingsbury Street. The meeting also includes updates on sidewalk improvements, crosswalks, and detectable warnings throughout the town.

• Variance request for 66 Galen Street
• Sidewalk improvement updates for Riverside, Capitol, and Highland Streets
• Detectable warnings at Lexington & Main Streets
• Lighted crosswalk at Paul and North Beacon Streets
• Plans review for 2 Kingsbury Street

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several requests for special permits and amendments. These include a staircase addition at 133 School St. and accessibility upgrades at 115 Waverley Ave. The board will also review site improvements for Galen Street Service Station Inc.

• Special permit for an access staircase at 133 School St.
• Accessibility additions and apartment improvements at 115 Waverley Ave.
• 765 sq. ft. addition and site improvements at 110 Galen St.
• Approval of October 27, 2021 meeting minutes

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will discuss a proposed affordable housing development at 1 Rosary Drive and a draft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, and elevator replacement funds for St. Joseph’s Hall/2 Rosary Drive.

• Proposed affordable housing development at 1 Rosary Drive
• Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance discussion
• Funds for elevator replacement at St. Joseph’s Hall/2 Rosary Drive
• Updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Nexus Study

City Council: Joint Committees

The Joint Committees on Public Works and Rules & Ordinances are meeting to make recommendations regarding a sidewalk snow shoveling ordinance.

• Recommendations on a sidewalk snow shoveling ordinance

City Council: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight will meet to discuss upcoming budget priorities. The committee is scheduled to make recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Priority Guidelines.

• Recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Priority Guidelines

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee will hear reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and regarding the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes status updates on several working groups and a discussion with Town Councilor Tony Palomba.

• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Discussion of working group status including Net Zero and Transportation
• Guest discussion with Town Councilor Tony Palomba

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review past meeting minutes and receive an update from the Program Advisory Group. The board will also continue discussions regarding My Active Center.

• Program Advisory Group Update
• Continued Discussion of My Active Center

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on creating new use categories for firearm sales and short-term rentals. There is also an update regarding the AOTC Master Plan and Site Plan review.

• Public hearing on separating firearms sales from general retail use
• Public hearing on establishing short-term rentals as a use category
• Update on AOTC Master Plan and Site Plan review modifications for Buildings 1 & 2

City Council

The Town Council will review a proposed ordinance to establish an affordable housing trust. The meeting includes a first reading on a $2,376,000 loan order for town-wide radio infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Public Arts & Culture Committee and engaging a firm for the Town Manager search.

• Proposed ordinance to establish an affordable housing trust
• $2,376,000 loan order for radio infrastructure improvements
• $108,484 transfer for a Senior Shuttle Bus purchase
• Engagement of Community Paradigm Associates LLC for the Town Manager search
• Appointments to the Public Arts & Culture Committee

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will discuss the FY22 Budget, Burke Fund Report, and Hatch Financials. The meeting also includes updates on the Red Leaf Café and consideration of the FY23 Action Plan.

• Red Leaf Café update
• FY22 Budget review
• Burke Fund and Hatch Financial reports
• Consideration of the FY23 Action Plan
• Acceptance of donations

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will discuss a letter to the School Committee and follow up on the MassDOT Mt. Auburn public hearing. Members will also address vacancies in the Complete Streets and Bike/Ped committees. Updates regarding the DPW Road Plan and Climate Action Plan are scheduled.

• Vote on a letter to the School Committee
• Vote on MassDOT Mt. Auburn public hearing follow-up
• Nomination and vote for a Complete Streets Committee vacancy
• Discussion of DCR Soldier’s Field Road road diet/bike path realignment
• Updates on the DPW Road Plan and Climate Action Plan

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will consider a registration application for Leyden Labs at 191 Dexter Avenue. The meeting includes a vote on a final draft of a procedural document. Additionally, the Health Department will provide an update on renewal and electronic applications.

• Registration application for Leyden Labs – 191 Dexter Avenue
• Vote on final draft of procedural document (ForVote_WBSC_procedure_Life_Science_9_2_21)
• Health Department update on renewal and electronic application submission

Historical Commission

The Watertown Historical Commission will hold public hearings to determine if properties at 166 Main St and 153 Robbins Rd should be preserved or subject to demolition delays. The meeting also includes a vote on a committee appointment and a review of the Demolition Delay Ordinance.

• Public hearing: potential demolition delay for retail store at 166 Main St
• Public hearing: potential demolition delay for one-family house at 153 Robbins Rd
• Vote to appoint Matthew Walter to the Community Preservation Committee
• Review of Town Hall's 1630 & 1930 Geographical Paintings
• Discussion regarding updates to the Demolition Delay Ordinance

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a request for farmstead improvements at Gore Place, including new barns and stormwater management. A public hearing regarding a commercial building at 0 Arlington St has been continued to December. The meeting also includes agent reports on topics such as Arsenal Park and the Climate and Energy Plan.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for Gore Place farmstead improvements
• Notice of Intent for a two-story commercial building at 0 Arlington St (Williams Pond Parcel)
• Agent reports regarding Arsenal Park, pollinators, and the Climate and Energy Plan
• Review and approval of October 6, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council: Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Town Manager Search will conduct interviews with two organizations. Following these sessions, the committee will hold a discussion and provide a recommendation.

• Interview with Community Paradigm Associates LLC
• Interview with Municipal Resources, Inc.
• Committee discussion and recommendation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the installation of new signage at 137 Mt. Auburn St. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting and an agent update.

• Public hearing for new signage at 137 Mt. Auburn St
• Review of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Watertown Traffic Commission will consider requests to amend parking regulations on Waverley Avenue and remove a handicap space on Arsenal Street. The agenda also includes proposed 'No Turn on Red' restrictions at the new 85 Walnut Street entrance.

• Amend parking regulations on Waverley Avenue from Orchard Street to Belmont Street
• Remove reserved Handicap Only parking space at 231/233 Arsenal Street
• No Turn on Red Restriction for Arsenal Street westbound at proposed 85 Walnut Street entrance
• No Turn on Red Restriction for Arsenal Street southbound at proposed 85 Walnut Street entrance

Zoning Board

The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals is considering new permit applications for residential and business properties. The board will also review a variance request for Molloy Street and approve previous meeting minutes. A hearing regarding 115 Waverley Ave. was postponed to November.

• Mudroom addition at 186 Common St.
• 765 sq. ft. addition and site improvements at 110 Galen St.
• Pervious driveway variance for 23-25 Molloy St.
• Approval of September 22, 2021, minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board will review minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting and sign Warrant MV 2021-04. The agenda includes updates on Department of Revenue approvals and personal property audits. The Board will also vote on FY22 exemption applications during an executive session.

• Signing of Warrant – MV 2021-04
• Review/vote on FY22 exemption applications
• Department of Revenue Approvals update
• Personal Property Audits update
• Approval of September 28, 2021 minutes

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning is conducting confirmation interviews for three candidates. These interviews concern appointments to the Public Arts and Culture Committee.

• Confirmation interview for Leah Craig
• Confirmation interview for Carole Katz
• Confirmation interview for Dawn Evans Scaltreto

City Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a proposed $4,733,900 loan order for new water meters and an amendment to the FY2022 budget. The Council will also consider action regarding expanding diversity in the town's workforce. Additionally, members will review the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan.

• $4,733,900 loan order for purchasing and installing new water meters
• Action to direct the Personnel Department to broaden job searches for workforce diversity
• Proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Consideration of the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
• Appointment of Cambria Ung to the Stormwater Advisory Committee

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will conduct confirmation interviews for three individuals to join the Public Arts and Culture Committee. The candidates are Roberta Miller, Erin Webb, and Archy LaSalle.

• Confirmation interview for Roberta Miller to the Public Arts and Culture Committee
• Confirmation interview for Erin Webb to the Public Arts and Culture Committee
• Confirmation interview for Archy LaSalle to the Public Arts and Culture Committee

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Committee will continue discussions regarding project eligibility and historic preservation. The committee will also consider the acceptance of minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting.

• Acceptance of October 7, 2021 minutes
• Discussion on project eligibility
• Discussion on historic preservation

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board will consider several special license applications for food and entertainment. This includes requests for Buttermilk & Bourbon Restaurant, Vitality Bowls, and a cheese festival. The board will also approve minutes from the September 16, 2021, meeting.

• Entertainment License for Buttermilk & Bourbon Restaurant at 1 Arsenal Yards Boulevard
• One Day Wine & Malt License for Roche Bros New England Cheese Festival
• Common Victualler License for Vitality Bowls at 310 Bond Street
• Acceptance of September 16, 2021, meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board will consider permit approvals for several biotechnology companies under the Watertown Biosafety Committee. The meeting also includes a review of the indoor mask mandate.

• Permit reviews for Vertex Cell & Genetic Therapies at 490 Arsenal Way
• Permit reviews for Corner Therapeutics at 300 North Beacon Street
• Permit reviews for Dyno Therapeutics at 343 Arsenal Street
• Permit reviews for Treeline Biosciences at 500 Arsenal Street
• Review of the indoor mask mandate

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will hear from Town Clerk Janet Murphy and review September meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on sidewalk improvements and accessibility issues at several intersections.

• Sidewalk improvement updates for Riverside, Capitol, and Highland Streets
• Construction discussion regarding the intersection of Dexter and Nichols Avenues
• Safety updates for detectable warnings at Lexington and Main Streets
• Accessibility review for the intersection at Lexington and Orchard

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will consider amending the FY22 Action Plan to use HOME funds for an elevator replacement at 2 Rosary Drive. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and a proposed project at 103 Nichols Avenue.

• Amendment of FY22 Action Plan for elevator replacement at St. Joseph’s Hall/2 Rosary Drive using HOME funds
• Proposed Housing Authority project at 103 Nichols Avenue
• Continued discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units
• Updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

City Council: Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will continue its discussion regarding the current operations and services provided by the Watertown Police Department. The meeting also includes an update on State Police reform.

• Discussion of Watertown Police Department operations and services
• Update on State Police reform

City Council: Committee on Public Works

The Committee on Public Works will review and make recommendations regarding the 2022 Local Road Construction Program. The meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2021.

• Review and recommendation of the 2022 Local Road Construction Program

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The committee is continuing plans to increase resident awareness of the Charter Review Committee results. This effort involves working with the IT Department, Town Clerk, and community organizations. The campaign aims to provide information that will appear on the November election ballot.

• Campaign to increase resident awareness of Charter Review Committee results
• Information regarding the November election ballot

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss the status of several working groups. A vote is scheduled regarding support for the Sierra Club Report on the MBTA.

• Vote on support of the Sierra Club Report on the MBTA
• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Status updates on working groups including Net Zero and School Building

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review minutes from two September 2021 meetings. The commission is also scheduled to discuss recommendations for updating the Demolition Delay Ordinance.

• Review of September 9, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of September 30, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding updates to the Demolition Delay Ordinance

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss the replacement of the senior shuttle bus and receive a presentation about the My Active Center component of My Senior Center. The meeting also includes updates from the Program Advisory Group and the Director’s Report.

• Discussion of replacement of Senior Shuttle Bus
• Presentation about the My Active Center component of My Senior Center
• Program Advisory Group Update
• Director’s Report

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will continue discussions with Department of Public Health staff to explore expanding the department's capacity. The committee aims to identify unmet needs and determine if they can be addressed within the existing budget or if additional resources are required.

• Discussion regarding expanding the capacity of the Health Department
• Evaluation of unmet health needs and potential resource requirements

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to special permits for 110 Galen St. The request by Galen Street Service Station Inc. includes a 765 sq. ft. addition and site improvements, including improved stormwater management systems.

• Proposed 765 sq. ft. addition and site improvements at 110 Galen St.

City Council

The Town Council will vote on a $1,250,000 loan for a new fire department ladder truck. The agenda also includes first readings for water meter funding and firearm business zoning amendments.

• $1,250,000 loan order for a new Fire Department ladder truck
• $4,733,900 loan order for new water meter installation
• Zoning amendment regarding firearm business regulations
• Proposal to hire a management consultant for the Personnel Department

Community Preservation

The committee will review the minutes from the September 16, 2021 meeting. Members will discuss improvements to eligibility forms and issues regarding CPA funding applications. The committee will also discuss using administrative funds for historic resources.

• Acceptance of September 16, 2021 minutes
• Discussion on eligibility forms and CPA funding applications
• Discussion on use of administrative funds for historic resources

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown BioSafety Committee will review biosafety permit applications for five different entities. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting.

• Biosafety permit application: Vertex Cell & Genetic Therapies at 490 Arsenal Way
• Biosafety permit application: Corner Therapeutics at 300 North Beacon Street
• Biosafety permit application: Dyno Therapeutics at 343 Arsenal Street
• Biosafety permit application: Treeline Biosciences at 500 Arsenal Street
• Biosafety permit application: Affini-T Therapeutics, Inc. at 343 Arsenal Street

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review a proposed policy change regarding patron misconduct and suspension lengths. The meeting also includes consideration of the FY23-FY25 Strategic Plan and applications for Community Preservation Funds.

• Proposed policy change regarding patron misconduct and length of suspensions
• Consideration of the FY23-FY25 Strategic Plan
• Application for Community Preservation Funds
• Red Leaf Café update
• Request for additional work on the outdoor locker project

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed two-story commercial building and parking lot at the Williams Pond parcel. The agenda also includes an informational briefing on MWRA wastewater siphon maintenance and a notice of intent for electric vehicle charging stations at 480 Pleasant Street.

• Public hearing for a two-story commercial building and parking lot at 0 Arlington St
• Notice of Intent for EV charging station installation at 480 Pleasant Street
• Informational briefing on MWRA wastewater siphon rehabilitation project
• Updates on Arsenal Park and the Mount Auburn Cemetery vernal pool project

Cultural Council

The Watertown Town Cultural Council will meet to discuss the formation of new committees. The council also plans to score 2021-22 grants using an evaluation sheet and schedule a time for grant evaluation. Additionally, members will discuss outstanding final reports from previous year's grants.

• Discussion of new Watertown Cultural Council committees
• Scoring 2021-22 grants using a grant evaluation sheet
• Scheduling a time for the 2021-22 Grant Evaluation
• Discussion of outstanding final reports for last year's grants

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee will review several project updates, including Faire on the Square and the Bike Ped Implementation Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on an online work order request system by Chief Information Officer Chris McClure.

• Presentation on online work order request system
• Approval of September 13, 2021 minutes
• Faire on the Square update
• Review of High School Planning Committee discussion
• Bike Ped Implementation Plan update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding 77 Riverside St. The commission will review a proposal to modify the rain gutter system and eave/cornice work using historically appropriate materials.

• Public hearing for modification of rain gutter system and cornice work at 77 Riverside St.

Traffic Commission

The Commission is reviewing multiple resident requests for changes to parking restrictions and traffic signage. Proposals include new crosswalks, stop signs, and speed limit signage on Maple and Hunt Streets. The meeting also includes a one-year review of town meter rates and time limits.

• Parking and signage proposals for Avon Road and Belmont Street
• Requests for new crosswalks, stop signs, and speed signage on Maple and Hunt Streets
• Request to convert two spaces at 218 Waverley Avenue to 15-minute parking
• Request for handicap-only parking at 22/24 Birch Road
• One-year review of town meter rates and time limits

Board of Assessors

The Board will review the August 24, 2021 minutes and receive updates on DOR submissions and property audits. The agenda also includes a policy discussion regarding the Residential Exemption Percentage and a review of FY22 exemption applications.

• Vote on August 24, 2021 minutes
• Policy discussion of Residential Exemption Percentage
• Review/vote on FY22 exemption applications
• Review of Appellate Tax Board Cases

City Council

The Watertown Town Council will vote on several loan orders for capital projects, including replacing the Town Hall chiller and purchasing new DPW equipment. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning amendments regarding firearm businesses and short-term rentals. Additionally, the council will review reports concerning affordable housing initiatives.

• $1,628,000 loan order for DPW equipment including a street sweeper and snow trucks
• $1,250,000 first reading for a new Fire Department ladder truck
• $423,826 loan order to replace the Town Hall chiller
• Zoning amendments for firearm businesses and short-term rentals
• $410,000 loan order for DPW sidewalk and utility duct projects

City Council: Committee on Personnel and City Organization

The Committee on Personnel and Town Organization will meet to discuss the results of an equity study provided by the Watertown Personnel Department. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Review and discussion of the Watertown Personnel Department's equity study results

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting. The commission will also discuss a driveway addition and fence replacement at 18 Palfrey St. An agent update is scheduled.

• Driveway addition and fence replacement at 18 Palfrey St
• Review of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Agent update

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss the FY22 budget, financial reports, and an update on the Red Leaf Café. The meeting also includes discussions regarding patron ban durations and the library's strategic plan.

• Red Leaf Café update
• FY22 budget and financial reports
• Acceptance of donations
• Patron ban duration maximum
• MLS requirement impact on candidate pool

Zoning Board

The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals will review a special permit request for a single-family dwelling at 200 Palfrey St. on a lot with less than required street frontage. Two other scheduled items regarding Waverley Ave. and Molloy St. were not heard because the petitioners requested continuances.

• Special Permit request for construction at 200 Palfrey St.
• Approval of July 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• Continuance requested for accessibility improvements at 115 Waverley Ave.
• Continuance requested for driveway variance at 23-25 Molloy St.

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The Committee on Media and Public Outreach is discussing the continuation of a campaign to increase resident awareness. This effort involves partnering with the IT Department, Town Clerk, and community organizations. The goal is to communicate Charter Review Committee results and information regarding the November election.

• Campaign to increase awareness of Charter Review Committee results and November election ballot information

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will discuss Accessory Dwelling Units and funding for an elevator replacement at St. Joseph’s Hall. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust.

• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units
• Funds for St. Joseph’s Hall elevator replacement
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program update
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust/CPA application update
• Nexus study and Local Preference Policy updates

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss a letter to the Town Council regarding inviting councilors to meetings. Additionally, the committee will discuss working group statuses, including Watertown Electricity Choice contract parameters.

• Vote on a letter to Town Council regarding Brian's proposal to invite councilors to meetings
• Discussion of bid and contract parameters for Watertown Electricity Choice
• Review of Climate Action Plan Report
• Planning for Faire in the Square on September 25
• Status updates on working groups including Net Zero, School Building, and Transportation

City Council: Joint Committees

The joint committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services will review various affordable housing proposals. These include establishing a municipal housing trust and reviewing a draft community preference policy. The meeting will also discuss potential ordinances for affordable dwelling units and a rental assistance program.

• Review of Municipal Affordable Housing Trust establishment
• Nexus Study for Linkage Fee Program feasibility
• Review of Draft Community Preference Policy
• Discussion on ordinance for Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion on a Permanent Rental Assistance Program

Community Preservation

The committee will hear a presentation on municipal bonding by Tom Tracy, the Town Auditor. Members will also review updated CPA financial information and receive an update from the Community Preservation Coordinator.

• Presentation on Watertown bonding by Tom Tracy
• Review of updated CPA financial information
• Acceptance of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Community Preservation Coordinator update

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board is reviewing several applications for special event licenses and business ownership changes. This includes an alcohol license transfer for Condesa Restaurant and a premise alteration for the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The board will also consider manager and owner changes for local businesses.

• Alcohol license transfer for Condesa Restaurant and Tequila Bar at 80 Arsenal Yards Blvd
• All-alcohol premise alteration for Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
• Change of owner for Direct Tire auto repair license at 126 Galen Street
• Manager change for Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana at 24 Eldridge Avenue
• Special event licenses for Arsenal Yards and Watertown Boys & Girls Club

Board of Health

The Board will consider permitting for Apellis, Kisbee Therapeutics, and Bakx Therapeutics, Inc. The meeting also includes a variance request for 137 School Street TAS and COVID-19 updates.

• Permitting consideration for Apellis, Kisbee Therapeutics, and Bakx Therapeutics, Inc
• Variance request for Melissa Manoogian at 137 School Street TAS
• COVID-19 updates
• Review of August 2021 meeting minutes

Commission on Disability

The Commission will discuss sidewalk improvements on Riverside, Capitol, and Highland Streets. The agenda also includes updates on the AOTC Butcher Box project and safety concerns at Lexington and Orchard. Additionally, members will discuss approving expenses for Fair on the Square.

• Sidewalk improvement updates for Riverside, Capitol, and Highland Streets
• AOTC Butcher Box project at 311 Arsenal Street
• Expense approval for Fair on the Square
• Safety and access discussion regarding Lexington and Main Streets
• Intersection concerns at Lexington and Orchard

City Council

The Town Council will review several first-reading loan orders for capital projects, including equipment purchases and chiller replacement. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Eversource Energy utility work and an executive session on real property negotiations.

• $423,826 loan order to replace the Town Hall chiller
• $1,628,000 loan order for DPW equipment including trucks and a street sweeper
• $410,000 loan order for DPW sidewalk and utility duct improvements
• Public hearings for Eversource Energy conduit installations on Main Street and Coolidge Hill Road
• $5,000 gift from Watertown Savings Bank for Faire on the Square 2021

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Community Path Arsenal/Taylor St. section and preparations for Faire in the Square. Members will also review action steps for Resilient Watertown and updates regarding a 311 system for issue reporting.

• Progress report on the Community Path Arsenal/Taylor St. section
• Planning for Faire in the Square on September 25
• Selection of three action steps from the Bike-Ped Plan for Resilient Watertown
• Update on a 311 system for request and issue reporting
• Update on Little Greenough Blvd

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting and discuss updates to the Demolition Delay Ordinance. The agenda includes a project review for ADA and fire protection improvements at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Members will also discuss the process for requesting historical significance findings for Community Preservation Act applications.

• Project Review: ADA and Fire Protection Improvements at Mt. Auburn Cemetery-Story Chapel/Administration Building
• Review of Demolition Delay Ordinance updates and recommendations
• Discussion on finding historical significance for Community Preservation Act applications
• Update on Historical Research Training with David Russo

Council on Aging

The Watertown Council on Aging Board meeting consists of procedural items and updates. The agenda includes a review of past minutes and reports regarding Senior Center activities.

• Director’s update on Senior Center activities
• Program Advisory Committee update

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The Committee on Media and Public Outreach is discussing a campaign to increase resident awareness of the Charter Review Committee results. This effort involves partnering with the IT Department, Town Clerk, and community organizations regarding information appearing on the November ballot.

• Campaign planning for Charter Review Committee results
• Coordination with the IT Department, Town Clerk, and community organizations
• Information dissemination for the November election

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special permit request from the Watertown Housing Authority regarding 115 Waverly Avenue. The proposal includes adding three one-story additions for common facilities and upgrading two apartments to be handicap-accessible. The plan also involves converting two parking spaces into accessible spots.

• Special permit request for accessibility at 115 Waverly Avenue
• Review of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Cultural Council

The Watertown Cultural Council will review reports on a community survey and the creation of board subcommittees. The meeting also includes training regarding the upcoming grants cycle and drop box.

• Report on Community Survey
• Training for upcoming grants cycle and drop box
• Report on grant tracking sheet
• Report on creation of Board Subcommittees

City Council: Special Meetings

The Watertown Town Council will discuss feedback from the Attorney General’s Office regarding the City Charter. The Council may vote on proposed changes and decide how to present amendments to voters for the November 2, 2021, election.

• Discussion of Attorney General's Office feedback on the Charter
• Potential vote to approve Charter changes
• Decision on presenting amendments via G.L. c.43B or Home Rule process
• Authorization for Town Manager regarding voter mailings

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will review registration applications for Apellis, Kisbee Therapeutics, and Bakx Therapeutics, Inc. The committee will also approve minutes from meetings held in December 2020, January 2021, and August 2021.

• Registration application: Apellis
• Registration application: Kisbee Therapeutics
• Registration application: Bakx Therapeutics, Inc
• Approval of minutes from Dec 3, 2020, Jan 7, 2021, and Aug 5, 2021

Conservation Commission

The commission will discuss vernal pool updates and EV charging station installation at 480 Pleasant Street. A public hearing for a commercial building at 0 Arlington St has been requested to continue until October.

• Notice of Intent: 2-story commercial building and parking lot at 0 Arlington St (requested continuance)
• Abbreviated Notice of Intent: EV charging stations at 480 Pleasant Street
• Informational Update: Vernal pool at Mount Auburn Cemetery
• Public Hearing: DCR Charles River Lower Basin Aquatic Management Program

Board of Assessors

The Watertown Board of Assessors will meet to approve July 27 minutes and sign warrants. The agenda includes updates on personal property audits and cyclical reinspections. The Board will also enter executive session to review FY22 exemption applications and Appellate Tax Board cases.

• Approval of July 27, 2021 minutes
• Signing of warrants
• Updates on personal property audits and cyclical reinspections
• Review of FY22 exemption applications
• Review of Appellate Tax Board cases

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning is conducting interviews for two individuals seeking reappointment to the Planning Board. The terms for these positions expire on February 15, 2024.

• Interview with Jeffrey W. Brown for Planning Board reappointment
• Interview with Jason D. Cohen for Planning Board reappointment

Board of Health

The Watertown Board of Health will hold a remote meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes an order regarding wearing face coverings indoors for August 2021.

• Order on wearing face coverings indoors

Community Preservation

The committee will hear a presentation regarding bonding for CPA projects. Members will also discuss 'Faire on the Square – CPA Table' and review updated financial information.

• Presentation on Bonding CPA Projects by Stuart Saginor
• Updated CPA Financial Information
• Discussion: Faire on the Square – CPA Table
• Acceptance of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board is reviewing various special licenses for upcoming events at 465 Mt Auburn Street and 47 Nichols Ave. The board will also consider applications for new common victualler licenses and transfers of all-alcohol licenses.

• Special event licenses for St James Armenian Church and AEC
• All Alcohol Common Victualler license for Nzuko at 60 Howard Street
• Common Victualler License applications for 93 School Street, 1 Crawford Street, and 100 Bond Square
• All-alcohol license transfers for Bar ‘Cino, Cha Yen Thai, and Condesa Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Board of Health

The Watertown Board of Health will review meeting minutes from July 21, 2021. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 community status and masking in public buildings. The Board will also consider biosafety permitting for Selecta Biosciences.

• Permit approval for Selecta Biosciences at 65 Grove Street
• Review of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• COVID-19 community status update and masking in public buildings

Commission on Disability

The Commission will discuss street accessibility issues, including detectable warnings at Lexington and Main Streets. The meeting also features a guest speaker from Veterans Services.

• Guest speaker Patrick George, Veterans Services Officer
• Detectable warnings at Lexington & Main Streets
• Intersection safety at Lexington and Orchard
• Watertown Faire on the Square update

Historical Commission

The commission is scheduled to discuss recommendations for updating the Demolition Delay Ordinance. The meeting also includes updates on the Historic Plaque Program and a discussion regarding historic significance within the Community Preservation Act Plan.

• Review of Demolition Delay Ordinance updates
• Updates on Historic Plaque Program and Historical Research Training
• Discussion on historic significance for the Community Preservation Act Plan
• Review of June 10, 2021, meeting minutes

Cultural Council

The Watertown Cultural Council will meet to discuss its plans for the 2021-22 year. The discussion will include priorities, grants, surveys, and future planning.

• Discussion of 2021-22 priorities
• Discussion of grants
• Discussion of surveys
• Discussion of future plans

City Council

The Town Council will consider proposed charter amendments and hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the Town Manager’s compensation. The agenda also includes reviewing pedestrian easements and accepting gifts for local programs.

• Vote on proposed charter amendments to be sent to the Attorney General
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Town Manager compensation
• Acceptance of a $5,000 gift for the Pequossette Summer Program
• Order accepting pedestrian and bicycle easements at 330, 340, and 350 Pleasant Street
• Resolution to accept a $150 gift for 'Faire on the Square 2021'

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will discuss municipal practices regarding zoning and licensing regulations for firearms businesses. The committee will also consider recommendations for Watertown.

• Discussion of municipal practices on zoning and licensing regulations for firearms businesses
• Consideration of recommendations for Watertown

BioSafety Committee

The committee will review a registration application for Apellis Bio. Members will also discuss draft procedural documents regarding how biotechnology regulations apply to different types of life science work.

• Registration application for Apellis Bio
• Review of draft biotechnology regulation procedural document
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 2020, January 2021, June 2021, and July 2021

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will discuss feedback from KP Law and the Collins Center regarding proposed charter changes. The committee is scheduled to vote on recommended changes to send to the Council and on a final report. Members will also review and edit the text of the final report.

• Vote on recommended charter changes to send to Council
• Vote on the final report
• Discussion of feedback from KP Law and the Collins Center
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from April, June, and July 2021

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will review July meeting minutes and receive updates on several projects, including the Bike Ped Implementation Plan and Little Greenough Blvd. The committee will also discuss preparations for Faire in the Square and a Farmers' Market transportation table.

• Purchasing bike racks for Faire in the Square
• Bike Ped Implementation Plan update
• Resilient Watertown and Little Greenough Blvd updates
• Farmers’ Market Transportation Table on September 8

Zoning Board

The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a request for a three-story research and development laboratory building at 23-29 Elm Street. The board also reviewed minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. Two other petitions regarding School Street and Molloy Street were continued without being heard.

• Special Permit for a three-story research & development laboratory at 23-29 Elm St
• Request to increase floor-area ratio at 133 School St (continued)
• Variance request for driveway and parking at 23-25 Molloy St (continued to Sept 22, 2021)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider the minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the conversion of 50 apartments to Limited Liability Company status.

• Vote on acceptance of June 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Watertown Housing Authority presentation on converting 50 apartments to LLC status

City Council: Special Meetings

The Town Council will discuss and take action on a citizens' petition concerning a Memorandum of Understanding with Buckingham, Browne and Nichols. The Council will also consider referring a public awareness campaign for the November election to the Committee on Media and Public Outreach.

• Discussion and action on Citizens’ Petition regarding MOU with Buckingham, Browne and Nichols
• Referral of Charter Review awareness campaign to the Committee on Media and Public Outreach

Board of Health

The Board will review minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting and hear public comments on health matters. The agenda includes consideration of permit approvals for various biosafety committee entities. Staffing and department updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Permit approvals for Sai Life Sciences, Addgene, Kymera Therapeutics, Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics, Inc, KeyBio Systems LLC, and Exo Therapeutics

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will hold a presentation and discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, and Local Preference Policy.

• Presentation/discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program update
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust update
• Local Preference Policy update
• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council: Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Town Manager Search will meet to discuss developing a Request for Proposal. This action is intended to begin the process of searching for a new Town Manager.

• Development of a Request for Proposal to begin the Town Manager search process

City Council: Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will continue discussions regarding the current operations and services provided by the Watertown Police Department. The agenda includes reviews of police reform proposals, use of force policies, and community advisory board proposals.

• Discussion of Watertown Police Department operations and services
• Review of police reform proposals from Watertown Citizens for Black Lives
• Proposals for a Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB)
• Review of WPD use of force policy changes
• Discussion of Kingian Response Team training and community pledge proposals

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and regarding the Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss the status of several working groups, including school outreach and electricity choice.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting
• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Status discussion of working groups including Net Zero and Electricity Choice

Community Preservation

The Committee will discuss the CPA Project Evaluation Matrix and address Community Preservation Coalition membership renewal. The agenda also includes the acceptance of meeting minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2021.

• Discussion regarding the CPA Project Evaluation Matrix
• Community Preservation Coalition membership renewal
• Acceptance of June 3, 2021, and June 17, 2021, meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider applications for one-day wine and malt licenses at 440 Talcott St for upcoming summer events. The board will also review the minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting.

• One Day Wine & Malt License for opera concerts at Commanders Mansion
• One Day Wine & Malt License for a concert, comedy, and literary series at Commanders Mansion
• Acceptance of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Town Council will consider a $1.5 million loan order for reconstructing Waverley Avenue, including sidewalks and bike lanes. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2022. Additionally, the council will review several fund transfers and appointments to local boards.

• $1,500,000 loan order for Waverley Avenue reconstruction
• Public hearing and vote on FY2022 water and sewer rates
• $2,000,000 transfer to Land/Open Space Stabilization Fund
• $30,000 transfer for a new '311' Customer Service System contract
• First reading of ordinance amending Town Manager compensation

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will introduce new members and approve June 7 minutes. Members will discuss future meeting formats and plans for the September 25 Faire in the Square. The committee will also receive updates on the Bike Ped Implementation Plan, Bluebikes data, and Little Greenough Blvd.

• Introductions of new members Hannah Rakoff and Dan McKinley
• Planning for bike access at Faire in the Square on September 25
• Updates on Bike Ped Implementation Plan and Bluebikes data
• Updates on Little Greenough Blvd and New School Buildings

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will review biosafety permit applications for multiple companies. The committee also plans to schedule a special meeting to continue discussing WBSC procedures.

• Permit application: Sai Life Sciences
• Permit application: Addgene
• Permit application: Kymera Therapeutics
• Permit application: Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics, Inc
• Permit application: KeyBio Systems LLC

Charter Review Committee

The committee will discuss remaining priority items including the Preamble, City/Town Designation, and Manager powers. Members will also continue discussions on definitions, transition provisions, and various charter articles. The meeting includes a review of the final report text.

• Discussion of Preamble, City/Town Designation, and Manager powers
• Continuation of discussion on Definitions and Transition Provisions
• Review of Articles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Review and editing of the Final Report text
• Communications Committee update

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board will hold a special hearing regarding two special license applications. The items include a cultural event at St. James Armenian Church and a fundraiser at 47 Nichols Ave.

• Special license for cultural event at 465 Mt Auburn Street
• Special license for fundraiser at 47 Nichols Ave
• Comments by Board Clerk and Police Department

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss how to share the Final Charter Report with voters. The committee will consider options such as cable, website, and social media. They will also discuss a timeline for these efforts.

• Expectations for disseminating information on the Final Charter Report
• Options for providing information via cable, website, and social media
• Discussion of a communications timeline

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet remotely to continue discussions on Article 2 and Article 3 topics. Members will also begin discussing Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The agenda includes an initial discussion of a draft preamble and an update from the Preamble Committee.

• Approval of June 1, 2021 minutes
• Completion of Article 2 discussions
• Completion of Article 3 discussions
• Initial discussion of draft preamble
• Discussion of Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will conduct an interview with Abigail Hammett. The interview is to consider her appointment to the Planning Board for an unexpired term ending February 15, 2022.

• Interview with Abigail Hammett for appointment to the Planning Board

City Council: Committee on Personnel and City Organization

The Committee on Personnel and Town Organization will meet to consider issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Watertown government. The meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2021, via remote access.

• Consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Watertown government

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will meet remotely to discuss policy guidance regarding potential regulations and zoning rules for firearms businesses. The meeting will be held via remote access with public participation opportunities through Zoom, television, or phone.

• Discussion of possible regulations and zoning rules for firearms businesses

Zoning Board

The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding several property requests. These include a special permit for a laboratory building at 23-29 Elm Street and residential additions at 47 Waltham Street. The board will also review a variance request for parking at 23-25 Molloy Street.

• Special Permit for a three-story research & development laboratory at 23-29 Elm St.
• Special Permit Finding for a new roof, dormer, and addition at 47 Waltham St.
• Variance request for a pervious driveway and parking at 23-25 Molloy St.

Board of Assessors

The Board will vote on the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes and sign warrants for FY22 preliminary real estate and personal property taxes. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Watertown Housing Authority conversion of 50 apartments to LLC status.

• Vote on acceptance of May 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Signing of FY22 preliminary real estate and personal property tax warrants
• Motor Vehicle commitments for 2020 and 2021
• Discussion on Watertown Housing Authority conversion of 50 apartments to LLC status
• Update on 1st Quarter Bill and Department of Revenue submissions

City Council

The Town Council will review a $1.5 million loan order for Waverley Avenue improvements and several large fund transfers for streets and schools. The agenda also includes discussions on short-term rental zoning amendments and the implementation of a '311' response system.

• $1,500,000 loan order for Waverley Avenue reconstruction including sidewalks and bike lanes
• Proposed 3% community impact fee on short-term rentals
• $1,955,000 transfer to town streets, sidewalks, and elementary school projects
• $28,500 transfer for police vehicle replacement
• Public hearings for utility installations at 101 North Beacon Street

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss and consider a preamble to the Town Charter. This meeting is scheduled for remote public access only.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and Climate Action Plan. Members will also discuss a letter to KLA concerning proposed Net-Zero Goals and review the status of several working groups.

• Vote on letter to KLA regarding proposed Watertown Net-Zero Goals
• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Status updates on working groups including Electricity Choice and School Building

Community Preservation

The committee will discuss the evaluation of CPA projects and a proposed application process schedule. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from June 3, 2021.

• Acceptance of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on CPA Project Evaluation
• Proposed CPA Application Process Schedule

Licensing Board

The board is reviewing May 2021 minutes and several applications for one-day special licenses. The agenda also includes reviews of alcohol license transfers and new liquor licenses for various local businesses.

• One-day special licenses for events at 25 Langdon Ave, 465 Mt Auburn Street, 480 Arsenal Street, and 440 Talcott Avenue
• Common Victualler License revision for VR Las Amigas at 218 Arsenal Street
• All Alcohol Common Victualler License for Nzuko – Chikama Phase 2 at 6 Howard Street
• Transfer of All Alcohol and Common Victualler License to Condesa Watertown LLC at 80 Arsenal Yards Blvd
• Transfer of alcohol and common victualler licenses to Broilerplate DBA Branchline at 321 Arsenal Street

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will review a draft Local Preference Policy and the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The meeting also includes information regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

• Draft Local Preference Policy
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust draft and WHP order
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates
• Approval of May 18, 2021 meeting minutes

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review minutes from several previous meetings and continue discussing items from the last four meetings. Members will also begin reviewing specific articles, including Preamble 1 and Articles 4 through 9.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 4, May 18, May 24, and June 7, 2021
• Discussion and vote on remaining items from the last four meetings
• Review of Articles 2 and 3 for items raised by committee members
• Discussion of Preamble 1 and Articles 4 through 9
• Update from the Preamble Committee

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will discuss the process for re-opening the Senior Center. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports and a director's report.

• Discussion of Senior Center Re-Opening Process
• Program Advisory Committee report
• Nominating Committee report

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a public hearing regarding requested amendments to the Campus Master Plan at 311 Arsenal St. The proposal includes plans for two new life science R&D buildings and changes to Phase One site improvements.

• Amendments to Campus Master Plan Special Permit (PB-2016-01) at 311 Arsenal St.
• Proposal for two new life science R&D buildings and increased open space
• Replacement of a three-story, 30,000+ SF building with a single-story building connected to the West Garage

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The Committee on Media and Public Outreach is scheduled to meet remotely on June 10, 2021. The meeting agenda includes a discussion regarding a 311 system.

• Discussion of a 311 System

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if the multi-flat house at 23 Conant Rd. should be preserved and if a demolition delay is warranted. The commission will also review recommendations for updates to the Demolition Delay Ordinance.

• Public hearing for 23 Conant Rd. regarding preservation and demolition delay
• Review of recommendations for Demolition Delay Ordinance updates
• Presentation of the 2021 MHA STAR Award to David J. Russo, Esq.
• Community Preservation Committee update

Council on Aging

The Watertown Council on Aging Board will meet via remote access to review subcommittee reports and past meeting minutes. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the Senior Center re-opening process.

• Discussion of Senior Center re-opening process
• Program Advisory Committee report
• Nominating Committee report

Board of Health

The Board will review the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting and discuss COVID-19 regulations. The agenda also includes consideration for biosafety permits for several pharmaceutical companies.

• Approval of biosafety permits for Arkuda Therapeutics, Riparian Pharmaceuticals, Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Xibus Systems Inc., Explora Biolabs, and Enanta Pharmaceuticals
• Review of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding COVID-19 regulations

Planning Board

The Watertown Planning Board is reviewing proposals for two development projects. One request involves a new athletic complex at 165 Grove St., while another seeks to amend the master plan at 311 Arsenal St. to include life science R&D buildings.

• Site Plan Review for an athletic complex at 165 Grove St.
• Amendments to Campus Master Plan Special Permit at 311 Arsenal St.
• Proposal for two new four-story life science R&D buildings at 311 Arsenal St.

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will conduct an interview with Dr. Barbara Beck concerning her reappointment to the Board of Health. The proposed term for this position expires on February 5, 2024. This meeting is being held remotely.

• Interview with Dr. Barbara Beck regarding Board of Health reappointment

City Council: Special Meetings

The Watertown Town Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding retiree health insurance appropriations and expenditure limits for revolving funds. Additionally, the council will consider appropriating Community Preservation Act funds.

• Public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Resolution for FY2022 retiree health insurance appropriation and OPEB Trust Fund expenditures
• Resolution establishing FY2022 expenditure limits for revolving funds
• Motion to appropriate Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council

The Town Council will consider confirming Kathleen Colleary to the Board of Assessors. The council will also discuss a referral regarding expanding sidewalk snow removal ordinances for non-commercial properties.

• Confirmation of Kathleen Colleary to the Board of Assessors
• Referral to explore expanding sidewalk snow removal ordinances
• Parks and Recreation Committee report on Howe Dog Park
• Proclamation honoring Mary Walkowska Cicconi's 100th birthday

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss a preamble for the Town Charter. The meeting will be held via remote public access only.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will review the Bike Ped Implementation Plan and Bluebikes statistics. Members will also receive updates on Knowles Rd., Greenough Blvd., and the 94 Pleasant St development project. Discussions include the School St./Arsenal St. intersection and bike training.

• Bike Ped Implementation Plan update
• Bluebikes statistics review
• Knowles Rd. update
• 94 Pleasant St development project discussion
• School St./Arsenal St. intersection discussion

City Council: Budget Hearings

The Town Council will hold a series of public hearings regarding the Town Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget. These sessions cover various departments, including Public Safety, DPW, and the School Department. A vote on the proposed budget is scheduled for June 8.

• Proposed $164,430,000 General Fund Budget
• Proposed $19,689,313 Water and Sewer Enterprise Budgets
• Public hearings for School Department and Library
• Public hearings for Public Safety and DPW

Community Preservation

The committee will consider adopting the 2021 Community Preservation Plan and allocating CPA funds for the FY2022 budget. The agenda also includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and discussing graphic designer fees.

• Acceptance of April 15 and May 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Allocation and transfer of CPA funds for FY2022 budget
• Additional graphic designer fees
• Adoption of Community Preservation Plan - 2021

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will review registration applications for six biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April and May 2021.

• Registration application: Arkuda Therapeutics
• Registration application: Riparian Pharmaceuticals
• Registration application: Eloxx Pharmaceuticals
• Registration application: Xibus Systems Inc.
• Registration application: Explora Biolabs

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding several development proposals, including a new two-story commercial building at the Williams Pond parcel. The meeting also includes requests for order extensions and notices of intent for utility pole equipment and renovations at 64 Pleasant Street.

• Extension request for Watertown Riverfront Park Restoration Project
• Proposed equipment attachment at North Beacon St. and Charles River Rd.
• Notice of intent for a 2-story commercial building at 0 Arlington St.
• Notice of intent for renovations at 64 Pleasant Street
• Agent report updates on Arsenal Park phase B and the Climate and Energy Plan

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review language from previous meetings and vote on specific items. The committee also plans to proceed through Articles 2 and 3 and begin discussions on several preamble articles. Additionally, the committee will review minutes from May 2021 Preamble Committee meetings.

• Approval of May 3 and May 24, 2021, Preamble Committee meeting minutes
• Review and vote on language for remaining items from the last three meetings
• Chronological review of Articles 2 and 3
• Discussion of preamble articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding facade repairs at 120 Mt. Auburn St. The commission will also discuss driveway and fence changes at 18 Palfrey St and siding work at 34 Marshall St.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Public hearing for facade repair at 120 Mt. Auburn St
• Discussion of driveway and fence changes at 18 Palfrey St
• Discussion of siding removal and repair at 34 Marshall St

Traffic Commission

The Watertown Traffic Commission will meet to review April 2021 minutes and discuss two parking requests. These include a request for handicap-only parking at 9 Goldie Street and new signage on Dexter Avenue.

• Request for handicap-only parking at 9 Goldie Street
• Request for 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign on east side of Dexter Avenue
• Approval of April 2021 meeting minutes

City Council: Committee on Personnel and City Organization

The Committee on Personnel and Town Organization will conduct an interview with Kathleen Colleary. The interview is regarding her reappointment to the Board of Assessors for a term ending May 15, 2024.

• Interview of Kathleen Colleary for Board of Assessors reappointment

Zoning Board

The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several property applications. These include requests for a new laboratory building, residential additions, and driveway variances.

• Special Permit for a three-story research & development laboratory at 23-29 Elm St.
• Special Permit Finding for a two and a half story addition at 47 Waltham St.
• Variance request for a pervious driveway at 23-25 Molloy St.

Board of Assessors

The Board will review April 20, 2021 minutes and discuss WHA Conversion regarding PILOT and Chapter 59. Updates on personal property audits and staffing will be provided. The meeting will move to executive session for votes on FY21 exemptions and abatement application #42, after which the public meeting will not reconvene.

• Review/vote on April 20, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of WHA Conversion (PILOT, Chapter 59)
• Update on personal property audits
• Vote on FY21 exemptions
• Vote on abatement application #42

City Council

The Town Council will discuss collective bargaining strategies with several municipal unions and review a process to fill the District D vacancy. The agenda also includes approving various gift acceptances and discussing firearms restrictions in zoning.

• Resolution to accept $187,253 in donations for the Watertown Food Pantry
• Acceptance of $1,400 for the Saltonstall Park Concert Series from local entities
• Temporary construction easement agreement for property at 204 Arsenal Street
• Adoption of a process to fill the District D Councilor vacancy
• Ordinance establishing a Research Analyst position

City Council: Budget Hearings

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the Town Attorney and Health and Human Services departments. These sessions are part of a series reviewing the proposed $164,430,000 Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget. Remote participation is the only option provided for these meetings.

• Public hearing for Town Attorney budget
• Public hearing for Health and Human Services Departments budget

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet remotely on May 24, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to discuss a preamble for the Town Charter.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

City Council: Budget Hearings

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the Town Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022. This session focuses on Public Safety, Department of Public Works, and Water & Sewer Enterprise Budgets. These hearings are part of a series preceding a final budget vote scheduled for June 8.

• Public Safety Departments budget hearing
• Department of Public Works budget hearing
• Water & Sewer Enterprise Budgets hearing
• Proposed $164,430,000 General Fund Budget
• Proposed $19,689,313 Water and Sewer Enterprise Budgets

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Watertown Community Preservation Plan. The plan outlines the process for requesting funds for community housing, historic preservation, open space, and outdoor recreation projects.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Community Preservation Plan
• Presentation of Community Preservation Plan highlights

BioSafety Committee

The committee will discuss which types of life science work fall under the Watertown Biotechnology Regulation. Members aim to craft recommendations regarding BSL-2 and rDNA work exemptions. The meeting also includes a discussion on procedures for experiments requiring Health Department review.

• Crafting recommendations for BSL-2 and rDNA work not subject to regulation
• Defining requirements for exempt rDNA work using BSL-2 materials
• Discussing procedures for experiments requiring Health Department review of IBC minutes

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several one-day special licenses for Arsenal Yards and a wedding reception at St. James Armenian Church. The agenda also includes business license transfers, renewals, and name changes.

• One-day entertainment and alcohol licenses for Arsenal Yards
• One-day all alcohol license for St. James Armenian Church wedding reception
• Name change on flammable storage at 39 Watertown Street
• License transfer for Branch Line at 321 Arsenal Street
• All alcohol common victualer license for PHO-SHA at 356 Arsenal Street

Board of Health

The Board will review minutes from the April 21 meeting and discuss COVID-19 regulations. Agenda items include a review of the Watertown Farmers’ Market and Wellness programs. The Board will also consider permits for biosafety committee items involving biotechnology companies.

• Permitting for Forma Therapeutics at 500 Arsenal Way
• Permitting for Forma Therapeutics at 300 North Beacon Street
• Permitting for SQZ Biotechnologies Company
• Review of Watertown Farmers’ Market and Wellness programs
• Discussion of COVID-19 regulations

Commission on Disability

The Commission will hear from guest speakers regarding AudioEyes and the Arsenal Garden Project. The meeting also includes discussions on parking complaints, park updates, and street accessibility.

• Stop & Shop AAB parking complaint
• Audible signal for Church and Summer Streets
• Pedestrian crossings at North Beacon and Charles River Road
• Detectable warnings at Lexington and Main Streets
• Intersection improvements at Lexington and Orchard

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will discuss local preference policies, including minority participation in home ownership lotteries. The meeting also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust.

• Approval of April 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of local preference and minority participation in home ownership lotteries
• Information regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and federal COVID relief
• Update on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is scheduled to continue discussions regarding Town Council composition and potential votes on amended Article 2 text. The committee also plans to begin discussing Article 3 topics and receive updates from the Communications and Preamble subcommittees.

• Discussion of Town Council composition and vote
• Review of potential new and amended Article 2 text
• Initial discussion of Article 3 topics
• Communications Subcommittee update
• Preamble Subcommittee update

City Council: Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc Committee on District D Councilor Vacancy will meet to continue discussions regarding the process for filling a vacant seat. The meeting is being held remotely in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Discussion of the process to fill the District D Councilor vacancy

City Council: Budget Hearings

The Town Council will hold a series of public hearings regarding the Town Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget. These sessions cover various departments, including Public Safety, Schools, and Public Works. A vote on the proposed budget is scheduled for June 8.

• Proposed $164,430,000 General Fund Budget
• Proposed $19,689,313 Water and Sewer Enterprise Budgets
• Public hearings for Public Safety and Department of Public Works
• Public hearings for School Department and Library

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner. Members will also receive an update on MBTA plans for electric buses and discuss the status of several working groups.

• Update on MBTA plans for electric buses
• Climate Action Plan Report
• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Discussion of working groups including Net Zero and Electricity Choice

City Council: Joint Committees

The Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Public Works will meet to discuss next steps for the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan. This meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.

• Discussion of next steps for the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings to determine if buildings at 104 Arlington Street and 580 Pleasant Street should be preserved. The commission will also discuss updates to the Demolition Delay Review and the Historic Plaque Program.

• Public hearing for 104 Arlington Street regarding preservation and demolition delay
• Public hearing for 580 Pleasant Street regarding preservation and demolition delay
• Update on Demolition Delay Review and Recommendations
• Update on Historic Plaque Program research duties

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plan requests for two projects. This includes a request for a five-story light industry, office, and lab building at 57-105 Coolidge Ave. The board will also consider an amendment to allow lab and R&D use at 617 Arsenal St.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 255,000 gross square feet of light industry, office, and lab space at 57-105 Coolidge Ave
• Site plan review for a six-level parking structure at 57-105 Coolidge Ave
• Amendment to Master Plan Special Permit at 617 Arsenal St to allow lab and R&D use

City Council

The Town Council will consider several public hearings regarding utility installations at 101 North Beacon Street. The meeting includes proposed orders to authorize funding for sewer, water, and lead pipe replacement projects. Additionally, the council will discuss recycling programs and sidewalk replacements on Belmont Street.

• $1,050,000 for sewer system improvements
• $500,000 for water system improvements
• $600,000 for replacing lead pipes
• Utility installations at 101 North Beacon Street by Eversource and Verizon
• Sidewalk replacement agreement with Cambridge for Belmont Street

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will meet to discuss expanding the capacity of the Health Department. The discussion aims to identify unmet needs and determine if existing budgets can cover them or if additional resources are required.

• Discussion with Department of Public Health staff regarding department capacity and budget needs

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee will review progress on brochure delivery, website updates, and Q&A efforts. The committee will also discuss next steps and schedule their next meeting.

• Review of brochure delivery, website, and Q&A efforts
• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of next steps

City Council: Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Watertown Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold a remote meeting to continue discussions regarding the Howe Dog Park. The meeting is being conducted via remote access in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Continued discussion on Howe Dog Park

Parks and Recreation Open Forum

The Watertown Committee on Parks and Recreation is holding a remote meeting. The agenda includes a continuation of discussion regarding the Howe Dog Park.

• Discussion on Howe Dog Park

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee is reviewing registration applications for five biotechnology companies. These include Forma Therapeutics, Arkuda Therapeutics, SQZ Biotechnologies Company, and Riparian Pharmaceuticals. The committee will also approve minutes from meetings held between December 2020 and April 2021.

• Registration application: Forma Therapeutics (500 Arsenal Way)
• Registration application: Forma Therapeutics (300 North Beacon Street)
• Registration application: Arkuda Therapeutics
• Registration application: SQZ Biotechnologies Company
• Registration application: Riparian Pharmaceuticals

Cultural Council

The Watertown Town Cultural Council will hold a remote meeting to conduct elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The agenda also includes a presentation on the council membership process and an update on current grants.

• Nominations and voting for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Presentation on the process for becoming a council member
• Check-in on current grants
• Farewell to outgoing members

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will continue discussions regarding Town Council composition from a previous meeting. The committee will also review proposed language for council staffing, policy-setting authority, and the creation of an annual public forum.

• Discussion of Town Council composition changes
• Proposed language for determining Town Council staffing needs
• Proposed language on Town Council's policy-setting role and authority
• Proposal for a State of the Town and/or an Annual Public Forum
• Updates from the Communications and Preamble Committees

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss, consider, and act on the preamble to the Town Charter. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom or television.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from DPW Superintendent Greg St. Louis. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Bike-Ped Implementation Plan and updates on Greenough Blvd and Birmingham Parkway. Members will also discuss bike training and an Allston collaboration.

• Presentation by DPW Superintendent Greg St. Louis
• Bike-Ped Implementation Plan discussion
• Updates on Greenough Blvd and Birmingham Parkway
• Representative selection for Climate and Energy Action Plan Advisory Group
• Discussion of bike training and Allston collaboration

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will hold a discussion with Planning Director Steve Magoon regarding processes for permitting laboratory and biotechnology facilities prior to Board of Health permitting. The meeting also includes a discussion on the future of the biotechnology industry in Watertown.

• Discussion with Planning Director Steve Magoon on lab/biotechnology facility permitting processes
• Discussion on the future of the Biotechnology industry in Watertown

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The Committee on Media and Public Outreach is continuing discussions regarding town communications. This includes reviewing a Town Council Newsletter, updates to the Town Council web pages, and priorities from the October 23, 2019 Kitchen Table Conversations.

• Discussion of a Town Council Newsletter
• Updates to the Town Council pages on the Town's website
• Review of recommendations and priorities from the October 23, 2019 Kitchen Table Conversations

Traffic Commission

The commission will consider requests for handicap parking on Spruce Street and new regulations for EV charging spaces behind the library. The meeting also includes updates on pedestrian safety improvements and solar-powered driver feedback signs.

• Request for handicap-only parking at 130 Spruce Street
• Parking regulations for four metered EV charging spaces behind the library
• Pedestrian safety presentations for three intersections
• Update on solar-powered driver feedback signs on North Beacon Street

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding several property requests. The agenda includes a special permit for an R&D laboratory and additions to existing structures. The board will also review minutes from February and March 2021.

• Special Permit for a three-story research & development laboratory at 23-29 Elm St.
• Request for a new roof, dormer, and two and a half story addition at 47 Waltham St.
• Variance request for a pervious driveway and parking at 23-25 Molloy St.
• Approval of February 24th and March 24th, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Town Council will review proposed orders to borrow funds for sewer, water, and lead pipe replacements. The agenda also includes first readings on salary amendments and budget updates. Additionally, the council will discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session.

• $1,050,000 order for sewer system improvements
• $500,000 order for water system improvements
• $600,000 order for replacing lead pipes
• Resolution to fund agreement with Watertown Police Association
• First reading on amendments to Town Auditor and Council Clerk salaries

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner. Members will vote on three letters regarding Alexandria Development addressed to the Planning Board. They will also discuss a proposal for WE3C representation at biweekly climate action plan meetings.

• Votes on letters regarding Alexandria Development from Trees, Net Zero, and Transportation Working Groups
• Proposal for a WE3C representative to attend biweekly climate action plan meetings
• Status updates on Watertown Electricity Choice, school outreach, and composting
• Reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner

City Council: Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will continue its discussion of the Watertown Police Department. The meeting focuses on current operations and services provided by the department.

• Discussion of Watertown Police Department operations and services

Board of Health

The Board will review minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting and discuss COVID-19 updates. The agenda includes permit considerations for Arranta Bio, MA LLC, Pandion Therapeutics, Platelet BioGenesis, Inc., and C4 Therapeutics. Additionally, the board will receive a social services report and introduce new staff.

• Permit approvals for Arranta Bio, MA LLC, Pandion Therapeutics, Platelet BioGenesis, Inc., and C4 Therapeutics
• Review of March 17, 2021 minutes
• Introduction of Carly Foster, ACO
• COVID-19 updates

Commission on Disability

The meeting includes presentations from the DPW Superintendent and Arsenal Garden Project. Members will discuss audible signals, pedestrian crossings, and sidewalk issues at several intersections. The agenda also covers a parking complaint and special education updates.

• Audible signal for Church & Summer Streets
• Pedestrian crossings at North Beacon & Charles River Road
• Detectable warnings at Lexington & Main Streets
• Intersection accessibility at Lexington and Orchard
• Stop & Shop AAB handicapped parking complaint

Board of Assessors

The board will discuss a conversion involving the Watertown Housing Authority regarding PILOT and Chapter 59. Members will also receive updates on personal property audits and exemptions. An executive session is scheduled to review abatement applications and litigation strategies.

• Watertown Housing Authority conversion discussion (PILOT, Chapter 59)
• Review and vote on specific abatement applications
• Litigation review for Bridge Street Owner LLC
• Litigation review for 71 Arlington Street Trust
• Potential settlement review for VIP Tire and Service

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will discuss local preference in affordable housing selection and proposed short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes updates on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and a linkage fee/nexus study. Additionally, members will review the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

• Local preference in affordable housing selection
• Overview of proposed short-term rental regulations
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust updates
• Linkage fee/nexus study updates

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review minutes from several March 2021 meetings and subcommittee sessions. The committee is also scheduled to discuss potential changes to Article 2, which covers the legislative branch.

• Review and approval of minutes from March 2, March 16, and March 22, 2021
• Review of potential changes in Article 2, the Legislative Branch
• Communications Committee update
• Preamble Committee update

Community Preservation

The committee will review a presentation for a public hearing and discuss its promotion. The agenda also includes the acceptance of minutes from March 25, 2021. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in this agenda.

• Acceptance of March 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of presentation for public hearing
• Promotion of public hearing

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider a new Common Victualer License for The Hibernian Club. The meeting also includes the renewal of several livery and limousine licenses. Additionally, the board will review minutes from March 18, 2021.

• New Common Victualer License for The Hibernian Club (151 Watertown Street)
• Renewals for J-M Limousine Service, Hadi Coach, and Lamazi Limousine
• Non-renewals for D & G Sedan Service, Luxury and Comfort Transport, and City Wide Livery, LLC
• Acceptance of March 18, 2021 minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet remotely to review past meeting minutes and subcommittee reports. The agenda includes a discussion about the Senior Shuttle Bus and updates from the Director's report.

• Senior Shuttle Bus discussion
• Program Advisory Committee report
• WCA-TV programs update
• "Notify Me" update
• Discussion of Vice Chair Role membership

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a special permit request for a new light industry, office, and lab building at 57-105 Coolidge Ave. The project proposes a five-story structure with approximately 2 acres of public open space. The board will also discuss residential projects moving to the ZBA.

• Special Permit Master Plan and Final Site Plan Review for 57-105 Coolidge Ave.
• Proposed 255,000 gross square foot light industry/office/lab/R&D building
• Notice that 47 Waltham Street and 23-25 Molloy Street will proceed to the ZBA without a Planning Board Report

City Council

The Town Council will consider amendments to allow light industry and research in the CB District. The meeting also includes resolutions for fund transfers to the IT Department and Middle School air conditioning project. Additionally, the council will discuss creating a Public Arts and Culture Committee.

• Zoning amendment for light industry and research in the CB District
• $559,100 transfer to the IT Department
• $101,000 transfer for Middle School air conditioning design
• Resolution to establish a Public Arts and Culture Committee
• Salary increases for Town Council Clerk and Town Auditor

City Council: Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government

The Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government will conduct an interview with Jonathan Hecht. The interview is regarding his appointment to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term expiring April 1, 2025.

• Interview of Jonathan Hecht for appointment to the Board of Election Commissioners

City Council: Joint Committees

The Joint Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services will continue discussing recommendations for the Housing Plan. The committees will also consider Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Funds.

• Discussion of Housing Plan recommendations
• Consideration of Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Funds

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee met to discuss and consider the "Steps Forward" brochure. This meeting was held via remote access due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Review of Brochure Steps Forward

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting. The commission will discuss the Vice Chair position and recommendations for demolition delay updates. Members will also address the continuation of the Historic Plaque Program.

• Review of March 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the Historical Commission Vice Chair position
• Review and recommendations for demolition delay updates
• Discussion on the continuation of the Historic Plaque Program
• Community Preservation Committee update

City Council: Committee on Public Works

The Committee on Public Works will introduce the new Superintendent of Public Works. The committee will discuss cost/benefit analyses for organic and inorganic waste recycling and potential policy guidance. Members will also address unfinished business regarding recycling surveys and programs.

• Introduction of Gregory St. Louis, New Superintendent of Public Works
• Consideration of 'Simple Recycling' or similar programs
• Consideration of a recycling survey with Republic Services
• Cost/benefit analysis on organic and inorganic waste recycling
• Discussion regarding the reestablishment of the Recycling Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several new construction and renovation proposals. These include a commercial building at 0 Arlington St and lab renovations at 580 Pleasant St. The meeting also includes updates on the Climate and Energy Plan and Arsenal Park phase B.

• Notice of Intent for a 2-story commercial building at 0 Arlington St
• Certificate of Compliance for riverbank plantings at 580 Pleasant St
• Notice of Intent for lab and R&D renovations at 580 Pleasant St
• Amendment to Charles River Basin vegetation management plan
• Notice of Intent for life sciences redevelopment at 57 Coolidge Ave

City Council: Committee on Personnel and City Organization

The Committee on Personnel and Town Organization will hold a remote meeting. The committee is scheduled to consider compensation for the Town Council Clerk and the Town Auditor.

• Consideration of compensation for the Town Council Clerk and Town Auditor

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review minutes from several recent subcommittee and committee meetings. The committee is scheduled to discuss and vote on the Mayor or Manager form of government. Members will also receive an update regarding communications flyers and funding requests.

• Vote on Mayor or Manager form of government
• Review of February and March meeting minutes
• Funding request for a Charter Review Committee flyer

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will review minutes from March 1, 2021, and hear a presentation from the DPW Superintendent. Updates are scheduled for the Community Path, Greenough Blvd, and Birmingham Parkway. The agenda also includes discussions on development projects at 99 Coolidge Ave and Arsenal on the Charles.

• Presentation by DPW Superintendent Greg St. Louis
• Updates on Community Path, Greenough Blvd, and Birmingham Parkway
• Discussion of development projects at 99 Coolidge Ave and Arsenal on the Charles

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee is meeting to review registration applications from four biotech firms. The agenda also includes approving minutes from previous meetings and a period for public comment.

• Registration application: Arranta Bio, MA LLC
• Registration application: Pandion Therapeutics
• Registration application: Platelet BioGenesis, Inc.
• Registration application: C4 Therapeutics

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will hold a remote meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding Wayfinder Grant designs and the Public Arts Master Plan.

• Discussion of the Wayfinder Grant Designs
• Discussion of the Public Arts Master Plan

Board of Assessors

The Board will review and vote on specific abatement applications in executive session. Members will also discuss a settlement strategy for the Athenahealth v. Board of Assessors litigation. The agenda includes updates on personal property audits and the board's website.

• Review and vote on abatement applications
• Vote on settlement for Athenahealth v. Board of Assessors litigation
• Discussion regarding Overlay Account surplus vote
• Discussion on personal property audits
• Update on Board of Assessor’s website page

City Council: Special Meetings

The Watertown Town Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on a proposed update to the town's noise ordinance. This special meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Public hearing and vote on a proposed updated noise ordinance

City Council: Committee on Rules and Ordinances

The Committee on Rules and Ordinances is continuing a discussion regarding short-term rental local options and related legislative issues. This meeting was held remotely in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Continuation of discussion regarding short-term rental local options and related legislation

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet to review and approve minutes. The subcommittee will also discuss flyers and other communication methods for the April 6, 2021, Charter Review Committee meeting.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Discussion of flyer and other communication for the April 6, 2021 meeting

City Council: Joint Committees

The Economic Development and Planning and Public Works committees are meeting to hold discussions on town matters. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Community Path and a resolution for a climate emergency declaration.

• Discussion on the Community Path
• Discussion on a resolution endorsing a climate emergency declaration

Community Preservation

The Watertown Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to the CP Plan from March 20, 2021. The committee will also engage in planning for an upcoming public hearing. The agenda includes the acceptance of minutes from the March 18, 2021, meeting.

• Acceptance of March 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding CP Plan Revision
• Planning for a public hearing

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee is holding a special meeting. The committee will discuss how to best permit unique incubator spaces.

• Discussion on how to best permit unique incubator spaces

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several special permit applications for industrial and commercial uses. Items include a new request for a marijuana facility and construction plans for a research laboratory. One applicant has requested to withdraw their case.

• Special Permit for adult-use and medical marijuana at 390 Arsenal St.
• Construction of a light industrial bay at 46 Kondazian St.
• Site Plan Review for a three-story research & development laboratory at 23-29 Elm St.
• One-year extension request for 85 Walnut St.

City Council

The Town Council will consider adopting the Watertown Housing Plan and reviewing capital improvement recommendations. The agenda includes public hearings for utility conduit installations by Eversource Energy on Arsenal Street and North Beacon Street. Additionally, the Council may vote on changing operating hours for the Administration Building and Senior Center.

• Adoption of the Watertown Housing Plan
• Capital Improvement Program recommendations and spending limits
• Utility conduit installation grants from Eversource Energy
• Ordinance to modify hours for the Administration Building and Senior Center
• Naming a private way as Arsenal Place

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss the preamble to the Town Charter. This meeting is being held via remote access only due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

Community Preservation

The committee will discuss a public hearing for the CP Plan and consider changing the meeting start time. The agenda also includes the acceptance of minutes from the February 18, 2021, meeting.

• Discussion about CP Plan Public Hearing
• Consideration of change to meeting start time
• Acceptance of February 18, 2021, meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board will review minutes from January 21, 2021. The board will also consider special entertainment licenses for 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd and a manager change for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC.

• Special Entertainment License for 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd (April 4 to October 3)
• Change of Manager for Shake Shack Massachusetts, LLC at 106 Arsenal Yards Blvd

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 and reports from the Watertown Biosafety Committee regarding several organizations.

• Review of February 17, 2021 minutes
• Biosafety Committee reviews for Werewolf Therapeutics, ALS Therapy Development Institute, Root Path, and Prolacta Bioscience
• COVID-19 updates
• Staffing and department updates

Commission on Disability

The Commission will hear from guest speaker Laurence Field regarding the Watertown Housing Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of pedestrian-bicycle plans and ongoing accessibility issues at several intersections.

• Audible signal for Church and Summer Streets
• Pedestrian crossings at North Beacon and Charles River Road
• Detectable warnings at Lexington and Main Streets
• Sidewalk and signal repairs at Lexington and Orchard

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will review the WestMetro HOME Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The meeting includes discussion regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and federal COVID relief information. Members will also receive updates on the Housing Plan, Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, and local preference selection.

• Approval of February 16, 2021 minutes
• WestMetro HOME Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program and federal COVID relief information
• Updates on the Housing Plan and Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
• Local Preference in Affordable Housing Selection updates

Charter Review Committee

The committee will consider a memo from Collins Center proposing a two-track charter review concept. Depending on the vote, members may discuss implementation recommendations or begin direct discussions regarding the form of government. The agenda also includes updates from the Communication and Preamble committees.

• Vote on Collins Center Memo proposing Two-Track Charter Review Concept
• Review of Charter Review Committee timeline
• Review and approval of website FAQs
• Communication Committee updates regarding recent meeting minutes
• Preamble Committee update regarding February 22 meeting minutes

City Council: Committee on Rules and Ordinances

The Committee on Rules and Ordinances will continue consideration of special legislation regarding package store licenses. The proposed act aims to enable local control over transitioning from beer and wine licenses to all alcohol licenses.

• Special legislation for transitioning beer and wine package store licenses to all alcohol licenses

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will review reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner. Members will also discuss updates for the Trees and Climate Change Symposium and various working group statuses.

• Vote on letter to DOT Board and MBTA boards regarding buses
• Update on Trees and Climate Change Symposium scheduled for March 20
• Status discussions for working groups including Net Zero, Composting, and Electricity Choice

City Council: Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold a discussion regarding the current operations and services provided by the Watertown Police Department. The meeting also includes a discussion of next steps.

• Discussion of Watertown Police Department operations and services

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss public information materials. The agenda includes reviewing a flyer, an FAQ, and a distribution plan for these documents. The committee will also review proposed changes to their website.

• Review Flyer and FAQ
• Review Flyer/FAQ Distribution Plan
• Review Website Changes

Historical Commission

The Watertown Historical Commission will meet to determine if various local properties should be preserved and if demolition delays should be imposed. The agenda also includes a vote on a committee re-appointment.

• Demolition delay determinations for 85 Walnut St., 33 Flint Rd., and 47 Maple St.
• Preservation review for three buildings at 23 Elm St.
• Vote on the re-appointment of Susan Steele to the Community Preservation Act Committee
• Demolition delay determination for a house and accessory structure at 87 Common St.
• Preservation review for a 2-family house and two structures at 41 French St.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss COVID-19 vaccine updates and future Grab-n-Go meal events. The meeting also includes nominations for Vice Chairperson and an update on the New High School Building Project.

• Nominations for Vice Chairperson
• Future Grab-n-Go Meal Events
• COVID-19 Vaccine Update & Discussion
• Update on New High School Building Project
• Program Advisory Committee Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review proposed changes to the Table of Use Regulations to allow light industry, manufacturing, and research in certain zones. The meeting also includes reviews for marijuana facility permits, site alterations at 580 Pleasant St., and building additions at 311 Arsenal St.

• Zoning amendments to allow Light Industry, Non-nuisance Manufacturing, and Research in 'CB' zones
• Special Permit for an adult-use retail marijuana and medical marijuana facility at 390 Arsenal St.
• Special Permit for site alterations and parking reconstruction at 580 Pleasant St.
• Final Site Plan Review for a two-story addition at 100 Talcott Avenue (311 Arsenal St.)

City Council

The Watertown Town Council will consider a resolution endorsing a climate emergency and an ordinance to modify building hours. The council will also review recommendations for the Upper Waverley Avenue design. Additionally, reports regarding Howe Dog Park and housing authority reappointments are on the agenda.

• Resolution endorsing a declaration of a climate emergency
• Ordinance to modify hours for the Administration Building and Senior Center
• Reappointment of Allan Gallagher to the Watertown Housing Authority
• Upper Waverley Avenue Conceptual Design Option 2 recommendation
• Report on issues at Howe Dog Park

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss and consider a preamble to the Watertown Town Charter. The session will be conducted via remote public access only.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

City Council: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight will meet to make recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. This meeting is scheduled to be held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss various public information materials. The agenda includes reviewing versions of flyer and FAQ content, planning distribution, and receiving updates on advertisements and sandwich boards.

• Discussion of flyer/FAQ content versions
• Planning for flyer/FAQ distribution
• Review of last request submittal
• Update on ads and sandwich boards

City Council: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight will meet remotely to consider recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting is being held via remote access in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will review registration applications from Werewolf Therapeutics, ALS Therapy Development Institute, Root Path, and Prolacta Bioscience. The committee will also discuss FAQ clarifications and other permitting concerns.

• Registration application: Werewolf Therapeutics
• Registration application: ALS Therapy Development Institute
• Registration application: Root Path
• Registration application: Prolacta Bioscience
• Discussion on FAQ and permitting concerns

Conservation Commission

The Watertown Conservation Commission will review a notice of intent regarding renovations to a building at 580 Pleasant St. The meeting also includes presentations on the Whitney Hill Park Annual Report and Arsenal Park Phase B. Additionally, the commission will receive updates on climate, energy, and pollinator plans.

• Notice of Intent: Renovating 2-story building at 580 Pleasant St for lab and R&D space
• Presentation of Whitney Hill Park Annual Report 2020
• Informational update on Arsenal Park Phase B
• Review of January 6 and February 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Agent reports regarding Climate and Energy Plan and Pollinator updates

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will conduct an interview with Dr. John Straus. The discussion concerns his reappointment to the Board of Health for a term expiring February 6, 2023.

• Interview Dr. John Straus regarding his reappointment to the Board of Health

City Council: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The committee is scheduled to make recommendations regarding this program.

• Recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program

City Council: Committee on Public Works

The Committee on Public Works will meet to discuss design options for Upper Waverley Avenue. This meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.

• Upper Waverley Avenue design options

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will review the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and discuss the status of the Permanent Rental Assistance Program. The committee will also discuss progress on creating a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and review the Watertown Housing Partnership's Housing Production Plan.

• Review of Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Discussion of Permanent Rental Assistance Program status
• Progress on Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
• Review of Housing Production Plan from Watertown Housing Partnership

City Council: Joint Committees

The Joint Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Human Services will meet to discuss the Watertown Housing Plan. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Discussion of the Watertown Housing Plan

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding three properties. The public hearing includes several special permit requests for residential expansions and new laboratory or R&D facilities. Some items are continuances from previous meetings.

• Litigation strategy regarding 195 Mt. Auburn St., 36-38 Hillcrest Circle, and 202 Arsenal St.
• Special Permit for a second-story expansion at 25 Sparkill St.
• Special Permit for an addition at 47 Maple St to increase FAR to approximately 0.59.
• Site plan review for lab/R&D use at 705 Mt. Auburn St and 64 Grove St.
• Special Permit for a three-story R&D laboratory building at 23-29 Elm St.

City Council

The Town Council will consider loan orders for street and sidewalk repairs and middle school air conditioning. The agenda also includes discussions regarding collective bargaining strategy and the Public Arts Master Plan.

• $2,500,000 loan order for street and sidewalk improvements
• $548,000 loan order for Middle School Cafeteria air conditioning
• Salary adjustment transfers for four non-union employees
• Adoption of the Public Arts Master Plan
• Collective bargaining strategy for municipal unions

Charter Review Committee

The Preamble Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss a preamble for the Watertown Town Charter. This meeting will be held via remote public access only.

• Discussion of a Preamble to the Town Charter

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will discuss chair and membership planning and review reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner. Members will also vote on forwarding a letter to Buckingham, Browne and Nichols School concerning artificial turf planned for the Grove St site.

• Vote on forwarding a letter to Buckingham, Browne and Nichols School regarding artificial turf at Grove St site
• Update on Trees and Climate Change Symposium scheduled for March 20
• Reports from the Energy Manager and Environmental Planner
• Working group reports including Net Zero, Composting, and Transportation

Community Preservation

The committee will review draft sections of the Community Preservation Plan regarding Open Space and Recreation, Housing, and Historic Preservation. The agenda also includes electing a new CPC Chair and approving cost of living adjustments for the CP Coordinator.

• Election of CPC Chair
• Approval of CP Coordinator Cost of Living Adjustments for FY20 and FY21
• Review of draft Community Preservation Plan sections for Open Space, Recreation, Housing, and Historic Preservation

Board of Health

The Watertown Board of Health will discuss biosafety permit applications for RootPath and Aldatu Biosciences. The meeting also includes an application for six hens at 137 School Street and updates on COVID-19 and department staffing.

• Permit/registration applications for RootPath and Aldatu Biosciences
• Application for six hens at 137 School Street
• COVID-19 updates
• Staffing and department updates

Board of Assessors

The Board will receive status updates on motor vehicle excise tax bills and various tax forms. Members will also vote to enter an executive session to act on several abatement applications.

• Action on abatement applications #5, #8, #28, #30, #32, #41, and #43
• Status update on Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bills
• Status updates on Forms of List, 3ABCs, and Income and Expense Questionnaires
• Status update on exemptions/local options

Watertown Housing Partnership

The partnership will discuss the HOME Annual Action Plan and the WestMetro HOME Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The agenda also includes updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, and local housing plans.

• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• HOME Annual Action Plan review
• WestMetro HOME Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program updates
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust updates

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review minutes from three meetings held in late 2020. Members will also consider a funding request for the Communications Subcommittee and receive an update from that group. Additionally, the Collins Center will review the current Charter to identify areas for potential change.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, December 1, and December 15, 2020
• Approval of a funding request by the Communications Subcommittee
• Review of the current Charter by Collins Center to identify potential changes
• Communications Subcommittee update

City Council: Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation will meet to discuss a citizen petition concerning Howe Park. This meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.

• Citizen petition on Howe Park

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss the Demolition Delay Ordinance and specific sites currently under delay. The meeting also includes a review of January 14, 2021, minutes and an update on the Community Preservation Committee.

• Review of January 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the Demolition Delay Ordinance
• Discussion regarding sites under Demolition Delay
• Community Preservation Committee update from Susan Steele

Parks and Recreation Open Forum

The Committee on Parks and Recreation will hold a remote meeting to discuss a citizen petition concerning Howe Park. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Citizen petition on Howe Park

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will discuss COVID-19 vaccine updates and review information regarding the February 18, 2021, Grab-n-Go Meal Event. The meeting also includes a report from the Program Advisory Committee.

• Program Advisory Committee Report
• February 18, 2021 Grab-n-Go Meal Event
• COVID-19 Vaccine Update & Discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for several special permit applications involving research and development laboratories. The agenda includes site plan reviews for properties on Elm Street, Mt. Auburn Street, and Grove Street. The board will also discuss residential projects moving directly to the ZBA.

• Special Permit for a three-story R&D lab at 23 Elm St.
• Proposed 27,000-sf addition and change of use at 705 Mt. Auburn St.
• Site Plan Review for office/lab conversion at 64 Grove St.
• Update on 25 Sparkill Street and 47 Maple Street projects going to the ZBA

City Council

The Town Council will discuss collective bargaining strategies with several municipal unions in executive session. The agenda includes public hearings and first readings on loan orders for street repairs and school facility upgrades. The council will also review the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report.

• Public hearing on a $921,800 loan order to replace two Middle School boilers
• First reading of a $2,500,000 loan order for street and sidewalk improvements
• First reading of a $548,000 loan order for air conditioning in the Middle School cafeteria
• Resolution to transfer $4,640,000 for the construction of Hosmer and Cunniff Elementary Schools
• Action item regarding the acceptance of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report

City Council: Committee on Human Services

The Committee on Human Services will meet with Department of Public Health staff to explore expanding department capacity. The discussion will focus on identifying unmet needs and determining if the existing budget is sufficient or if additional resources are required.

• Discussion regarding expansion of Health Department capacity
• Identification of unmet health department needs
• Evaluation of existing budget versus need for additional resources

City Council: Committee on Media and Public Outreach

The Committee on Media and Public Outreach will continue discussions regarding a Town Council Newsletter. The committee will also begin discussions about updating the Town Council's website.

• Continued discussion of a Town Council Newsletter
• Discussion of updating the Town Council’s Website

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will hold a public meeting to discuss the Public Arts Master Plan. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Discussion of the Public Arts Master Plan

BioSafety Committee

The Watertown Biosafety Committee will meet to review a registration application from Aldatu Biosciences and a permit application from RootPath. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely via Zoom.

• Registration application of Aldatu Biosciences
• Permit application from RootPath

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will review updates on the Bike-Ped Plan and "culture change" follow-ups. Members will also receive updates regarding Greenough Blvd, the Board of Health, and DPW Director contact. Discussion includes new development projects at 390 Arsenal Street, 99 Coolidge Road, and One Arsenal Marketplace.

• Bike-Ped Plan update
• Greenough Blvd. update
• 390 Arsenal Street (Natural Selections) development
• 99 Coolidge Road development
• One Arsenal Marketplace (617 Arsenal St) development

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review minutes and receive an update on Arsenal Park Phase B. The meeting includes a discussion regarding proposed artificial turf fields at BB&N and preparations for the Whitney Hill annual meeting.

• Amendment to Order of Conditions for One Arsenal Marketplace (617 Arsenal St)
• Letter regarding proposed artificial turf fields at BB&N
• Informational update on Arsenal Park Phase B
• Agent reports on Climate and Energy Plan and Pollinator update

Charter Review Committee

The committee will continue discussions on themes such as vision and react to previous panel discussions. Members will also begin a general discussion regarding Mayor versus Manager forms of government.

• Review and approval of October 20, 2020 minutes
• Discussion of 'Vision' themes
• Discussion of Mayor vs. Manager forms of government
• Communications Committee update

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the Bike-Ped Plan and several new development projects. Agenda items include Greenough Blvd and the Board of Health. Discussions also cover 390 Arsenal Street, 99 Coolidge Road, and One Arsenal Marketplace.

• Bike-Ped Plan update
• Greenough Blvd. update
• 390 Arsenal Street development
• 99 Coolidge Road development
• One Arsenal Marketplace (617 Arsenal St) development

City Council: Committee on Rules and Ordinances

The Committee on Rules and Ordinances is considering special legislation regarding package store licenses. This item addresses enabling local control over the transition from beer and wine licenses to all alcohol licenses.

• Consideration of special legislation for transitioning beer and wine package store licenses to all alcohol licenses

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss its campaign rollout, including cable ads, banner ads, and sidewalk signs. The committee will also review flyer copy and distribution plans. Additionally, members will discuss engaging Town Councilors in information distribution.

• Review of campaign rollout (cable ads, banner ads, sidewalk signs, speakers)
• Review of flyer copy and distribution
• Discussion on engaging Town Councilors in distribution

Community Preservation

The committee will hold an election for the CPC Chair. Members will also review and discuss the design layout for the CPA Application Manual and the first section of the Community Preservation Plan.

• Election of CPC Chair
• Review and discussion of CPA Application Manual design layout
• Review and discussion of the first section of the CP Plan
• Acceptance of November 19, 2020 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider changing the one-way traffic direction on Cross Street Extension to accommodate a shared use path. The agenda also includes requests to add several stop signs and formalize new parking areas on Common Street.

• Change one-way traffic on Cross Street Extension from easterly to westerly
• Add stop signs at Alden Road, Sheldon Road, Gertrude Street, Goldie Street, and Elmwood Avenue
• Formalize new parking areas on the east side of Common Street between Columbia Street and Orchard Street

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing special permit requests for new construction and building modifications. This includes a large-scale research development on Galen Street and an addition at 190-196 Summer Street. Several other pending cases were continued to February.

• New two-level rear addition at 190-196 Summer St.
• 199,537 sq. ft. laboratory/research building at 66 Galen St.
• Light industrial bay construction at 46 Kondazian St.
• Second story addition at 174 Boylston St.

Board of Assessors

The Board will review meeting minutes from October 20, 2020, and sign various tax-related warrants. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss confidential tax abatement and exemption applications.

• Signing of FY21 Real Estate and Personal Property warrants
• Review of Water & Sewer Lien Accounts for FY21
• Approval of MV commitments for CY2020 and CY2021
• Executive session regarding tax abatement and exemption applications

City Council

The Town Council is reviewing several items including a loan order for middle school boiler replacements and a zoning amendment for the Central Business District. The council will also consider transferring $100,000 to the Fire Department Indemnification Account and supporting a plan for public housing conversion.

• First reading on a $921,800 loan order to replace two Middle School boilers
• Proposed zoning amendment for the Central Business (CB) District
• Transfer of $100,000 from the Town Council Reserve Account to the Fire Department Indemnification Account
• Support for converting 50 units at E. Joyce Munger Housing to Section 8 vouchers
• Acceptance of a gift of 151 pairs of sneakers from Rob Marra

City Council: Committee on Economic Development and Planning

The Committee on Economic Development and Planning will meet to discuss the designs for the Wayfinder Grant. This meeting is being held remotely in accordance with COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Discussion of the Wayfinder Grant designs

City Council: Joint Committees

The Committees on Economic Development and Planning and Public Works will meet to review the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Consideration of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Report

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board will consider several alcohol-related license requests, including a transfer for the Hampton Inn & Suites at 25 Bond Street. The board will also review common victualer license applications for businesses in Arsenal Yards and continue discussion on a change of premise for Molana Restaurant & Molana Market.

• Transfer of All Alcohol Restaurant License for Hampton Inn & Suites, 25 Bond Street
• All Alcohol Common Victualer License for Tori Jiro, 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Unit F123
• All Alcohol Common Victualer and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Buttermilk & Bourbon, 1 Arsenal Yards Blvd
• Change of Premise and Sale of Food for Molana Restaurant & Molana Market, 5 Spring Street

Licensing Board

The Watertown Licensing Board is reviewing multiple business license requests, including transfers and new common victualer licenses. The meeting also includes the acceptance of December 17, 2020 minutes and reports from the Board Clerk and Police Department.

• Transfer of all alcohol restaurant license for Hampton Inn & Suites at 25 Bond Street
• All alcohol common victualer license for Tori Jiro at 130 Arsenal Yards BLVD, Unit F123
• All alcohol common victualer and Sunday entertainment licenses for Buttermilk & Bourbon at 1 Arsenal Yards BLVD
• Change of premise and sale of food for Molana Restaurant & Molana Market at 5 Spring Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the meeting minutes from December 16, 2020. The agenda also includes a permit application for Tectonic Therapeutic Inc. and updates regarding COVID-19 and department staffing.

• Tectonic Therapeutic Inc. permit application
• Review of December 16, 2020, minutes
• COVID-19 updates
• Staffing and Department updates

Commission on Disability

The Commission will hear from the Watertown Public Schools Director of Student Services. Members will discuss updates to the Pedestrian-Bicycle Plan and various street accessibility issues.

• Pedestrian-Bicycle Plan Update
• Audible signal for Church & Summer Streets
• Pedestrian crossings at North Beacon and Charles River Road
• Detectable warnings at Lexington and Main Streets
• Accessibility features for Common Street Roundabout

Watertown Housing Partnership

The Watertown Housing Partnership will discuss the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and local preference in affordable housing selection. The meeting also includes an update on the emergency rental assistance program and the implementation timeline for the Housing Plan.

• Approval of December 15, 2020 meeting minutes
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust discussion
• Local preference in affordable housing selection
• Emergency rental assistance program update
• Housing Plan implementation timeline

Charter Review Committee

The committee will continue discussions on emerging themes such as vision, transparency, and accountability. A panel featuring municipal officials from Gloucester, Melrose, Beverly, and Amherst is also scheduled.

• Discussion of themes including legislative capacity and balance of power
• Panel of officials from Gloucester, Melrose, Beverly, and Amherst
• Acceptance of meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings to determine if specific properties should be preserved and if demolition delays should be imposed. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and updates from the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing for preservation of 256 School Street house and garage
• Public hearing for preservation of 190-196 Summer Street garage/barn
• Public hearing for preservation of 183 Grove Street Shick House
• Public hearing for preservation of 705 Mt. Auburn Street building portion
• Community Preservation Committee updates

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will review financial statements and the FY2022 budget process. The meeting also includes updates on Zoom programs and Grab-n-Go meal events.

• Review of Financial Statements & FY2022 Budget Process
• Program Advisory Committee Report – Zoom Programs
• 2021 Grab-n-Go Meal Events

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review continued and pending special permit applications for laboratory and industrial buildings. The meeting also includes updates on residential projects moving to the ZBA.

• Continued: 199,537 sq. ft. lab/R&D building at 66 Galen St.
• Continued: Two light industrial bays at 46 Kondazian St.
• Pending: Three-story R&D laboratory at 23-29 Elm St.
• Update: 190-196 Summer Street will proceed to the ZBA without a Planning Board Report

City Council

The Town Council will vote on a $1,771,000 loan order for town-wide radio infrastructure upgrades. The agenda also includes the potential relocation of NS AJO Holdings to 390 Arsenal Street. Additionally, the council will discuss rental assistance programs and dog park expansions.

• $1,771,000 loan order for radio infrastructure improvements
• Relocation of NS AJO Holdings from 23 Elm Street to 390 Arsenal Street
• Acceptance of a public use park and pathway at Pleasant and Waltham Streets
• Proposal to hire a consultant to update the Comprehensive Plan in FY 2022
• Review of petition to expand an off-leash fenced area

WE3C - Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee

The committee will vote on a letter to the Town Council concerning artificial turf and an MOU with Buckingham, Browne and Nichols School. The meeting also includes reports from the Energy Manager, Environmental Planner, and five working groups.

• Vote on letter regarding artificial turf and school MOU
• Energy Manager Report
• Environmental Planner Report
• Working group updates
• Committee chair and membership planning

BioSafety Committee

The committee will meet to elect a chair and discuss procedures for taking meeting minutes. The agenda also includes reviews of biotechnology-related items and potential updates to the town's biotechnology webpage.

• Election of a Chair
• Tectonic Therapeutic, 490 Arsenal Way
• Selecta Biosciences registration at 65 Grove Street, 1st Floor
• Updates to Biotechnology webpage and FAQ documents

Conservation Commission

The Watertown Conservation Commission will discuss updates regarding Arsenal Park Phase B and proposed fields on Grove Street. The agenda includes a Notice of Intent for 23 Elm Street and a Request for Certificate of Compliance for 650 Pleasant Street. The commission will also receive reports on the town's climate and energy plan.

• Arsenal Park Phase B informational update
• Notice of Intent for 23 Elm Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 650 Pleasant Street
• Discussion of proposed BB&N’s fields on Grove Street
• Update on Watertown climate and energy plan

Charter Review Committee

The committee will continue discussing themes such as vision, accountability, and the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches. The agenda also includes updates on research and a communications subcommittee.

• Discussion of emerging themes including legislative capacity and accountability
• Review of a panel of municipal officials from other Massachusetts cities
• Update on research in response to committee requests
• Communications subcommittee update
• Approval of October minutes

Parks and Recreation Open Forum

The Watertown Recreation Department is hosting a virtual meeting to provide updates and collect resident feedback. Discussion topics include winter session reviews, park improvements, and COVID-19 protocols. Residents may also ask questions regarding permit applications and field usage.

• Arsenal Park Phase A progress and Phase B planning
• Filippello (Grove) light installation
• Capital Improvement Plan recommendations
• 2021 permit applications for fields, courts, tracks, and picnics
• Winter Session I review and registration opportunities

Charter Review Committee

The Communications Subcommittee of the Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss content and design for a website, flyer, and cable ads. The committee will also consider a strategic plan for outreach and distribution.

• Vote on previous minutes
• Discussion of website, flyer, and cable ad designs
• Strategic plan for outreach and distribution

Bike & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will review December 2020 minutes and discuss recruiting new members. Agenda items include updates on the Bike-Ped Plan, Greenough Blvd, and the Climate Summit.

• Recruitment of new committee members
• Bike-Ped Plan update
• Greenough Blvd update
• Climate Summit update
• 'Culture change' follow-up