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Here’s a quick update of what went down during Tuesday’s meeting

Watertown Tab and Press
Watertown, MA
Watertown Town Council in 60 seconds
By Jillian Fennimore, Staff Writer
Wednesday April 23, 2008

WATERTOWN – Here’s a quick update of what went down during Tuesday’s meeting

· The Council honored this month’s Armenian Genocide commemoration by
presenting Newton resident David Boyajian with a
proclamation. Boyajian was instrumental in bringing the
Anti-Defamation League’s stance toward the Armenian Genocide to light
with a letter to the TAB & Press last year. Since then, many
communities have severed ties with the ADL and their `No Place for
Hate’ program.

· John Bartley and John Airasianwere re-appointed to the Traffic
Commission. Stuart Bailey was reappointed to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.

· Planning Director Greg Watson and representatives from the
Massachusetts Office of Business Development and Mass Development made
an informal presentation on planning for Pleasant Street, including an
`economic target area’ and an expedited permitting plan slated for the
redevelopment of Boston Scientific, which is currently vacant and up
for sale.

· Councilors accepted a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day.

· Reports were given to update the Council on work done with the
Personnel and Town Organization Committee, Public Safety Committee,
and Economic Development and Planning Committee.

· A resolution was voted on authorizing the acceptance and expenditure
of a cash settlement of at least $300 received by the Watertown Free
Public Library.

· Town Manager Michael Driscoll submitted the fiscal 2009 budget.

· Council President Clyde Younger announced the fiscal 2009 budget
hearing dates inside the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. The Council
will take a final vote of the budget on Tuesday, June 10.

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