Around Town

Time to Sign Up for the Recreation Department’s Vacation Programs

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The Watertown Recreation Department will host programs for children over both February and April school vacation weeks. 

You can register your child now for either or both of the programs.

The February Vacation Program will be held at Watertown Middle School and students will participate in activities such as basketball, whiffle ball, floor hockey and indoor soccer. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, board games, movies and various special events. Participants should bring a bag lunch, snack and drink. The program runs from Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday Feb.

Government

Council Wants to Discuss How to Handle Future Park Projects

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With the recent controversy over how the Victory Field Phase 2 renovation was handled, a Town Council subcommittee will discuss whether a new policy should be developed for handling park projects. Last week, the Council voted to create an ad hoc committee to oversee the design of the renovations of the track and tennis court area at Victory Field. Councilor Aaron Dushku said he wanted to consider having a policy for park rehabilitations and enhancements. Councilor Cecilia Lenk said she is not sure such oversight is needed for all projects. “I understand people are frustrated with what happened,” Lenk said.

Around Town

Watertown Has a Second Dog Park!

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Dogs now have a second place to run and play off leash in Watertown, the Recreation Department announced. Watertown residents can take their dogs to the dog park at the Alta at the Estate residential complex on the Westside. The complex is located at 100 Woodview Way, off Waltham Street, in Watertown. It is located across from the Gore Estate. In the spring, Watertown opened its first dog park at Howe Park on Pleasant Street, less than a mile west of Watertown Square.