I also serve as the City Council member to the Commission on Disability, appointed by City Manager.
Public Safety: J Airasian, chair; E Izzo, vice-chair; V Piccirilli, secretary. Considers matters pertaining to the Police, Fire, and Civil Defense departments of the City.
Rules & Ordinances: J Gannon, chair; J Airasian, vice-chair; L Feltner, secretary. Considers the advisability and merit of proposed new ordinances or amendments to current ordinances, including the form and legality thereof, and all related legal matters (Council Rules), together with the City Attorney [KP Law].
Economic Development & Planning: Feltner, chair; J Gannon, vice-chair; V Piccirilli, secretary. Considers matters pertaining to planning, development, redevelopment, zoning, and land use.
State, Federal, & Regional Government: N Gardner, chair; A Palomba, vice-chair; E Izzo, secretary. Considers matters involving the Election Commission and City Clerk, and to serve as a liaison between the City and Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its authorities, regional bodies, and political subdivisions.
Climate & Energy: A Palomba, chair; C Bays, vice-chair; J Airasian, secretary (created January 2022). Monitor and consider policy guidance on the implementation of Watertown’s Climate & Energy Plan. (Note: Also see “Resilient Watertown” online at https://resilient.watertown-ma.gov/home )
Public Works: V Piccirilli, chair; L Feltner, vice-chair; A Palomba, secretary. Considers matters pertaining to the Department of Public Works, and the Conservation Commission.
Budget & Fiscal Oversight: V Piccirilli, chair; E Izzo, vice-chair; N Gardner, secretary. Considers matters pertaining to the City Budget and any other fiscal matters referred to it by Council.
Human Services: A Palomba, chair; C Bays, vice-chair; J Gannon, secretary. Considers matters pertaining to the Council on Aging, Social Service programs, Veterans Services, Public Health, Affordable Housing, and Library.
Education & School System Matters: E Izzo, chair; N Gardner, vice-chair; J Airasian, secretary. Considers matters involving the School Department and education generally.
Personnel & City Organization: C Bays, chair; J Gannon, vice-chair; N Gardner, secretary. Considers matters involving City personnel, including Civil Service, and proposals for organization or reorganization of the city’s departments and agencies.
Parks & Recreation: A Palomba, chair; L Feltner, vice-chair; C Bays, secretary. Consider matters pertaining to Recreation, Parks, and the Ryan Skating Arena (created March 2020).
Committee of the Whole: M Sideris, chair; V Piccirilli, vice-chair. Consists of all members of Council.