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City Seeks Your Help on Design Improvements to Bemis Playground

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

How to get involved: Come to an Event! Bemis Playground Improvements is by the Watertown Recreation Department, the Watertown Department of Public Works, and CBA Landscape Architects

Conversations at Bemis Playground: Chat with the designers and City staff about design options & your priorities. Tuesday, October 24th, 2023Bemis Playground, 4 PM – 6 PM

and

Saturday, November 4th, 2023Bemis Playground, 11 AM – 2 PM

Review the Final Design Proposal:

To be scheduled. Follow Us Online! https://www.watertown-ma.gov/948/Parks

Coming Soon: Online Survey!

Sports

Watertown Summer Basketball League Trophy Awarded, A 60-Year Tradition

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Donohue’s Kaos Club and New Day faced on in Game 3 of the Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)

Members of the Donohue’s Kaos Club posed triumphantly with the championship trophy Tuesday night after capturing the Watertown Summer Basketball League championship, defeating the squad that won the title last year. The league has been operating in Watertown for six decades, most of which were played in the outdoor court in Saltonstall Park next to the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Donohue’s Kaos Club defeated New Day 67-49 in Game 3 of the Papas Elite League Finals. New Day forced the deciding third game by winning Game 2 in overtime on Aug.

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Watertown Rec: Beat the Heat on Waterslides, Family Movie Night, Street Hockey & Tennis

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Watertown Recreation has plenty going on for kids this summer, including a waterslide event at Victory Field on July 7, a Family Movie Night on the 14th, and the Cops N Rec Street Hockey program begins July 10. Register Online: www.recreation.watertown-ma.gov go to “Online Registration.” The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

Special Events coming soon! We are hosting a waterslide event this Friday 7/7

Location: Victory Field Oval

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Play video games on the Mobile Video Bus on Thur. 7/13

Location: Victory Field

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

See Puss and Boots: The Last Wish on Friday Night 7/14 – I have attached the flier for the movie night above!

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Former Recreation Director Tom Sullivan Has Left His Mark on Watertown’s Parks and Youth

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Charlie BreitroseRecreation Department staff current and past: (from left) current Director Peter Centola, Assistant Director Ernie Thebado and former Director Tom Sullivan. From a young age, Tom Sullivan had an interest in parks, athletic fields and gyms. He even took detours on trips to get a closer look at something at a park in another community that caught his eye. On May 3, 1973, Sullivan walked into his office on the top floor of Town Hall (where the Planning Department is now), to start his career as Watertown Recreation Director. He served in that position for 36 years, and continues to lend a hand and provide advice 50 years later. Sullivan had worked for three years at what was known as the Waltham Boys Club prior to taking the job in Watertown.

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Registration Available for Recreation Dept.’s Winter II Session

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Sports, robots, adult programs and more are available during the Watertown Recreation Department’s Winter II session. Registration has opened for the session, which runs from Feb. 27 to April 16. Sports for kids include basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, wrestling, whiffleball, and all-sports, which includes several different sports. Science focused activities include Chemical Creations, robots, and Bridges & Buildings.

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Watertown Recreation Accepting Applications for Part-Time & Seasonal Positions

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 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 2023) 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.

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Watertown Rec Offers Pickleball, Community Sports & Games, Open Forum

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The Watertown Recreation Department sent out the following announcements:

Happy New Year:

Well wishes to you and your family for a prosperous, healthy, and happy 2023

Pickleball

Based on demand, the Recreation Department has added two more sessions of pickleball beginning Thursday, January 5 at the Hosmer School.  If interested, please registered today. Here are the details. Program:       

Adult Pickleball

Who:              

Adults 18+

When:

Thursday

January 5 to February 9

Time:            

Session I: 6:30 to 7:45

Session II: 7:45 to 9:00

Where:          

Hosmer School

Fee:               

$35.00        

Description: 

The adult pickleball program is designed to provide exercise and fun for participants 18 years and older. Players will have the chance to build agility and hand eye coordination while still getting a good workout. The program offers indoor court time to enjoy both leisurely and competitive play in a recreational setting.

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Registration Open for Watertown Recreation Winter Session

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The Watertown Recreation Department opened registration for the Winter I Session, and has programs for kids, teens, and adults. PreK Indoor Sports is available for ages 3-5, and for children in grades K-2 there is Jr All Sports. For students in grades 3-5 there is All Sports. The Recreation Department also has No Bake Bonanza for youngsters in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Junior Creative Crafts is available for grades K-2, and Creative Crafts for grades 3-5.