Government

Recreation Dept. Seeks Summer Jobs Applicants ; Apply to Use Fields, Have a Picnic

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The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2016 calendar year. This includes, but is not limited to: Program Directors, Program Supervisors, Program Staff, Program Counselors, Counselor in Training, Specialists, Pequossette Staff, Park Instructors, and Park Rangers. For all new applicants, the following documentation must be completed and returned to the Watertown Recreation Department on or before Friday, March 11, 2016

Cover Letter (Word Document)
Current Resume (Word Document)
Letter of Reference
Application for Employment – Recreation Section Included
All new candidates will be interviewed by the Director of Recreation
All returning seasonal employees must provide documentation for First Aid, AED and CPR
New hires will have 6 months from their date of employment to complete First Aid, AED and CPR Certification
All applicants will also complete CORI and SORI forms, and other documents as part of the application process. Applications will not be considered until all documents are completely filled out. All new applicants will be interviewed by the Director of Recreation, Peter Centola once your application packet is complete.

Around Town

Rec Dept. Hosts Community Sports and Games Sunday, Youth Ski Trip

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Finish out the winter vacation with the Recreation Department’s Community Sports and Games Program, plus get ready for the ski trip to Mount Wachusett. 

The Community Sports and Games Program begins Sunday, Jan. 3 at Watertown High School between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

There are times for different age groups:

Elementary Families, Pre-K to 5th grade: 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Middle School: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
High School: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Adults: 5:45 to 7 p.m.

 

 

You may register in person at the sight for this program
Wachusett Ski Trip
Snow is finally here, and the Wachusett Mountain Ski/Board Program is just around the corner. The trip is for grades 6-12, and will be held Jan. 9 from 4-11 p.m.

“If your child is interested and you have not signed up, please do so this week so we can plan accordingly,” the Recreation Department announcement said. Please remember to register for the bus with the recreation department and Wachusett for the skiing.

Moxley Field

New Fitness Equipment at Moxley Field Has Kids Sliding to Fitness

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A new set of stairs now stands on Moxley Field that appear to go no where, but Watertown School and Recreation officials hope they will lead to fun and fitness for the town’s children and adults, alike. The multi-fitness apparatus made by Colliseum is much more than a set of stairs. It also has a slide to shoot down after running a set of steps, and on other sides users can do pull ups, dips and push ups. The stairs appeared the week of Thanksgiving, and on Monday, creator Collis Brown came out for a grand opening celebration with some students from Watertown Middle School and the Watertown Boys and Girls Club. The equipment was purchased by the town with funds from the Carol White Physical Education Program Grant, or PEP Grant. Brown taught physical education teacher at Norwell High School, and coached high school football teams there and at Brookline High School first created the stairs with a slide when he was looking for a way to improve his players’ speed.

Entertainment

Find Out What’s Planned for the Next Watertown Family Movie Night

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The first Watertown Family Movie night drew about 300 people, and the second one has even more fun planned! Hosted by the Watertown Police Department and the Recreation Department, the movie night will be held behind the Watertown Police Station, 552 Main St., on Friday, Aug. 7. The schedule includes games, sports, food and – of course – a movie. Here is the schedule:

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Dodgeball (Court)
Soccer (Baseball outfield)
Bean bag toss
Face Painting

7-8:15 p.m.

Refreshments – Pizza, Popcorn, Snow Cone

7:15-8 p.m.

Basketball Shoot Out (Court)
Parachute Games (Baseball Outfield)
Kickball/Whiffleball Game (Baseball Field)

8:20 p.m.

Movie: “Home”

Find out more about the animated movie voiced by Jim Parsons, Rihanna and Steve Martin by clicking here.

Around Town

Watertown Holding Fourth of July Celebration on Friday!

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The Watertown Recreation Department will host a free Independence Day celebration at Victory Field. The Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Friday, July 3 at Victory Field on Orchard Street. There will be hot dogs, burgers and refreshments served free of charge. Please park in the Department of Public Works lot at 124 Orchard St. Schedule of Events
10-10:50 a.m.: Soccer Game: (ages 7 and under)

Obstacle Corse: (ages 8-10)

Baseball Game Bring Your Glove: (ages 11 and older)

Wet and Wild Waterslide: (all ages)

11 a.m.-12 p.m.:

Obstacle Corse: (ages 7 and under)
Dodgeball: (ages 8-10)
Softball Game – Bring Your Glove: (ages 11 and older)
Wet and Wild Waterslide: (all ages)

12:30-1:30 p.m.:

Parachute Game (ages 7 and under)
Obstacle Corse: (ages 8-10)
Three-on-Three Basketball: (ages 11 and older)
Wet and Wild Waterslide: (all ages)

1:30-2 p.m.:

Water Balloon Toss: (all ages)
Group Games: (all ages)
Wiffleball Homerun Derby: (all ages)
Wet and Wild Waterslide: (all ages)
All Day Activities: Face Painting, Arts & Crafts and Waterslides

The Watertown Recreation Department has a Facebook and Twitter page.

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Summer Camp Openings Still Available for Watertown Residents

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Space is still available for Watertown residents in summer programs run by the Watertown Recreation Department and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. Watertown Recreation Camps
Parents can still sign up their children for summer programs run by the Watertown Recreation Department. All paperwork is due by Tuesday, June 30 for all participants regardless of the week your child is attending. The Recreation Office in Town hall is open Monday until 5 p.m. and Tuesday until 7 p.m.

Full payment for week one is today and 10 days before the day your child starts the program. For more information and to register for the following programs click here. Camp Pequosette

The Pequossette Summer program will be offering your children a variety of activities that will help promote physical well being as well as a good sense of self esteem.

Entertainment

Police Teaming With Rec Department for Movie Nights, Street Hockey

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The Watertown Police Department will work with the Recreation Department to put on some fun activities for youngsters and families this summer. 

Two free family movie nights will be held behind the Watertown Police Station. Aimed at elementary school students and their families, the events will be held on Friday, July 17 and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 6:30-10 p.m.

The evening begins with games, face painting, pizza, popcorn and refreshments. The movie begins at 8 p.m.

Parking is available in front of the Police Station. Cops & Rec Street Hockey
On Sundays beginning in July, the police and Recreation Department will host street hockey for girls and boys in grades 2 to 12.

Government

Recreation Director Discusses Possible Improvements, New Programs

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Watertown Recreation Director Peter Centola shared some of his ideas for how to improve the Recreation facilities and programs when he appeared before the Town Council for his budget hearing. The redevelopment of the Grove Street entrance at Filippello Park is one of the bigger projects coming up. Centola said he planned to hold public meetings on the project soon. Other park improvements include:

Court resurfacing and improve batting cages at Bemis Park and O’Connell Park
Court resurfacing at Lowell School Playground and Arsenal Park

The town’s artificial turf field at Victory Field has been very popular with youth and high school sports teams. So much so, that it been difficulty getting teams on the field when they want time. Councilor Aaron Dushku said that he is part of Watertown Youth Soccer, and coaches have complained that they cannot get time on town fields in the spring time.