Students & Seniors Can Sign Up for Snow Shoveling Program, Pizza Party for Last Year’s Participants

The Watertown Recreation Department announced that signups for the 2022-23 Watertown Snow Shoveling Program. Students can sign up to help an older resident, and Watertown seniors can sign up to have their property shoveled. The Rec Department will throw a pizza party for last year’s participants. The Recreation Department provided the following information:

Snow Shoveling Program

In coordination with the Watertown Middle School, Watertown High School, Recreation Department, Council on Aging/Senior Center, and the Marshall Home Fund, we are offering a snow-shoveling program specifically for our senior residents over age 60, and those who are disabled.  

Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School students are matched with senior residents in their neighborhood and assigned to be responsible for shoveling snow from the sidewalks, steps, and driveways for the duration of the winter season.

Bruins, Celtics Tickets Available from Recreation Department, Including B’s Opening Night

The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Watertown Recreation Department has Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics Tickets available for sale for the 2022-2023. 

The first game is tomorrow night for the Boston Bruins home opener. Bruins Games

Saturday, October 15th 7:00pm vs. Arizona $ 100

Saturday, October 22nd 1:00pm vs. Minnesota $ 75

Sunday, November 13th 6:00pm vs. Vancouver $ 65

Monday, December 5th 7:00pm vs.

Facilities at Watertown’s Casey Park Closed for Renovations

Charlie BreitroseThe basketball courts at Casey Park will be closed for renovations. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Casey Park baseball diamond, basketball courts, tennis courts and multi-purpose rink will be closed from August 22 thru August 28 for renovation. The dates might be fluid depending on the weather and other other such items.

The department will update as needed. Please reach out to the department at 617-972-6494 or recreation@watertown-ma.gov if you have questions, comments or concerns. Please consider sharing to you family, friends or coworkers

Victory Field Turf Will be Closed Over the Weekend

Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s Victory Field will be closed on the weekend of Aug. 13 and 14, 2022. The Watertown Recreation Department announced that part of the Victory Field complex will be closed over the weekend. The Rec. Department provided the following announcement:

The Victory Artificial Turf Field is closed this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14, because of field line painting in preparation for the fall season. The field hockey, football and soccer game fields will be completed and hopefully the logo if time allows.  Thanks to the Parks Department of the DPW for scheduling and coordinating this event.

Farewell for Two Recreation Employees to be Held at City Hall

The Watertown Recreation Department will say good bye to two employees who will be leaving the department. They will be honored at a celebration to be held on Friday, June 17 in City Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Recreation Director Peter Centola sent out the following announcement:

After close to 5 years as Recreation Supervisor, Jim Coutoumas will be moving on to greener pastures as Assistant Director of Recreation in Canton. We are grateful for Jim’s outstanding service to our department and our Watertown Community.

Recreation Dept. Offers Youth Tennis, PreK Sports Programs, Spots Available in Pequossette Program

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The Recreation Department announced registration is open for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program. Also, openings remain for the Pequossette Summer Program. The Pequossette Summer Program begins on June 27 and ends on August 12. Participants can register by the week and sign up for multiple weeks. Registration for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program opened on Tuesday, June 6.

Registration for Pequossette & Kindergarten Summer Programs Opens Wednesday

The Watertown Recreation Department provided the following information:

The Watertown Recreation Department Pequossette Summer Program Packet is now available for viewing. Online registration will begin Wednesday, March 23 at 12:00pm by selecting the Online Registration link on the Recreation website. The website is: https://recreation.watertown-ma.gov and then select Online Registration at the top. In addition to registering online, you must fill out all the forms completely which are now fillable. Remember to use your child’s grade that he/she will in the fall of 2022.

Watertown Recreation Taking Applications for Part-Time, Seasonal Staff

The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2022 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during different seasons of the year. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2022) or older to be considered. Positions Available: Program Directors, Program Supervisors, Program Staff, Program Counselors, Counselor in Training, Nurse, Specialists, Pequossette Staff, Park Instructors, Park Rangers, Tennis Supervisor, Coaches and Scorekeepers. If you are looking for employment to begin before the summer season, please complete your application and an interview will be scheduled with the Director of Recreation as soon as your application is completed.