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Register for Summer Basketball, Summer Recreation Programs

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The Watertown Recreation Department is holding sign ups for the men’s Summer Basketball Leagues and summer youth programs.

In addition, it is not too late to sign up for some spring programs. See mor information on the Recreation website: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments. Men’s Basketball Leagues
The Watertown Recreation Department Men’s Basketball League begins on May 26 and teams are asked to sign up this week. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. This is a mandatory meeting to attend. In addition to some discussion of rules and regulations, the deposit must be provided. The League will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

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Watertown Residents Invited to Gore Place for Some Snowshoeing

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The Watertown Recreation Department invites residents to do some snowshoeing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Gore Place. Recreation Director Peter Centola writes: All are welcome, snowshoes and instruction provided. We are filling up fast so email stephaniev@livewellwatertown.org to reserve your snowshoes. The event is co-sponsored by Live Well Watertown, Watertown Recreation Department, and Watertown Public Schools. “Thank you to Ernie Thebado for taking the lead for the recreation department in this collaborative effort with other town agencies,” Centola said.

Government

Recreation Department Seeks Ideas for Improving Facilities, Programs

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Recreation Director Peter Centola and his staff have begun putting together requests for next year’s budget and the capital budget and they seek ideas for ways to improve parks and programs.

Centola put out a request for input and ideas from residents this week. “Please feel free to send the department thoughts and recommendations for improvements in our recreational facilities or our programming,” Centola wrote. Messages may be sent directly to Peter Centola at pcentola@watertown-ma.gov, or call the Recreation Department at 617-972-6494.

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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.

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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.