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Mark S.Sideris, Ad Hoc Committee On Victory Field, Phase 2
Council President Approved Minutes for Meeting July 10, 2017
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,
Vice President To: John Flynn, Town Clerk
From: Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., Chair
Michael F.Dattoli, Cc: Members of the Ad Hoc Committee On Victory Field, Phase 2
Councilor At Large
Town Council
Aaron P.Dushku, School Committee
Councilor At Large Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Susan G.Falkoff, Dr. Deanne Galdston, School Superintendent
Councilor At Large
Anthony P A Large
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District A Councilor
Lisa J.Feltner,
District B Councilor
Kenneth M.Woodland,
District D Councilor
Victory Field Phase 2 ad hoc Committee—Meeting Minutes July 10,2017
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON VICTORY FIELD PHASE 2
PHILIP PANE LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM,GROUND FLOOR
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
JULY 10,2017,7:00 PM
MINUTES APPROVED JULY 25,2017
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Chair,District C Councilor Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,called to order the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee
on Victory Field,Phase 2,at 7:00 pm in the Lower Conference Room,Ground Floor,Administration Building.
Committee members present: Councilors Anthony Palomba(Vice-Chair)and Vincent Piccirilli;Neighborhood/Key
Stakeholder Representatives Elliot Friedman,Anne Korte,Elodia Thomas,Mark Leonard;and Michael Lahiff,
Athletic Director; Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning;and Peter Centola,
Recreation Director. No absences.
Also in attendance: Joanne Killackey-Hogan(taking minutes),Glenn Howard,Project Manager with CDM
Smith. Please see attached sign-in sheet for other attendees. The meeting was recorded by Watertown Cable
Access.
Mr.Piccirilli welcomed members of committee and general public,and stated:
• Finding the right balance of conflicting demands requires teamwork,compromise,and respect for others'
opinion. Will work together for what is best for town. Procedural point,please raise hand to be
recognized,also asks public to do same.Will ask to have everyone(on committee)speak once,and
additional comments will then be heard. Asks members of public to please identify yourself,be brief in
comments,and stay on topic to allow everyone who wants to be heard to have opportunity to speak.
• We will try to reach a compromise on each element,but democracy can be messy business,so if we can't
reach consensus,we will bring to vote. Those voting"no"will have opportunity to make a statement.
• All recommendations will be incorporate into a draft report for a comprehensive view—will place it on
website for public to review and comment. Committee will have opportunity to make changes before the
final report tis submitted.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF JUNE 20,2017
Mr.Freedman requested revision on page 4 to read"safe pedestrian access". Mr.Magoon requested revision on
page 10 minutes to reflect"permeable pavement"rather than"pavers". Motion made to approve minutes. Mr.
Magoon seconded the motion,all in favor.
Mr.Piccirilli advised:
a) Distributed all comments received from the last meeting up to this morning and sent out to committee
members(attachment 1).Received great comments for entire committee to review as part of deliberative
process. Extra copies for public to access here.
b) Questions raised on Open Space Plan-copies distributed of Victory Field excerpt 5 pages long—also on is
website(attachment 2).
c) Questions raised on accessibility on website.Had requested Mr.Centola create folders.Mr.Piccirilli asked
to create subcommittee to help with goal to have folders with relevant information,and accessibility.Asked
if Ms. Thomas and Mr.Centola to work together,and asked feedback from the Committee on this.
4 Mr.Piccirilli:Action item,consensus that Ms. Thomas will prepare memo providing outline/suggestions
for website,Mr.Leonard will assist.Mr.Centola will have website updated with the information so
members of committee and public and locate documents in folders on website. They will let Mr.Piccirilli
know so that he can place documents in folders.
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Ms.Thomas read common principles from the Open Space Plan(available online)to provide context(all should
have access to facilities,integration with other services,facilities should be adaptable,feasibility with maintenance,
citizens should be involved in planning process throughout all stages,continuing process,local,regional and state
plans should be integrated).
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM THE MEETING OF JUNE 20,2017
a.)FURTHER DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION SHOT-PUT
Mr.Piccirilli:Asked Mr.Howard to look at keeping shot-put where it currently is and potentially combining with
landing zone and bocce. A memo was prepared by CDM Smith with addition information requested at the June 20
meeting(attachment 3).Additional sketches provided by CDM Smith(attachment 4).Thoughts on committee to
make double use?
Mr. Centrola:Have not seen bocce court and shot-put on same venue.Don't think it is a good idea. Doesn't work.
Mr.Lahif£ Concerned about shot-put being used in same area.
Mr.Piccirilli:When used for shot-put,public wouldn't be allowed.
Mr.Magoon:Like the idea of being creative to make most use of space,but don't think this is a good idea. Need a
smooth consistent service in bocce—not conducive.Other bocce courts in town. Lose more grass space.
Mr.Leonard: Interesting-this supposes that we have already used one of the tennis courts?
Mr.Piccirilli: Glenn took existing plan—if we vote to put shot-put where it is we can't shift tennis courts.
Ms.Korte:Like idea of trying to be creative don't know enough about bocce.Might not be convenience for older
people who use bocce,bit of a way to go.Fine with shot-put being there.
Ms.Thomas:Agree with everyone. Don't think bocce court belongs there.
Mr.Friedman: Incompatible use.
Mr.Piccirilli:Asking for consensus,leave shot-put,move launch pad to what sketch shows,and not do the bocce
court,or stone dust launching pad?
Mr. Centola:Not in favor of shot-put there at all.Mr.Piccirilli: Suggestion on where it would go?Mr. Centola: I
don't have answer right now.
Tom Wittenhagen,WHS Track Coach: OK with leaving shot-put as shown,with grass surface.
4 Mr.Piccirilli: On a vote to leave the shot-put in its current location,and move launch pad to what the
sketch shows,and not do the bocce court or stone dust launching pad but leave as grass:vote was 8-1 with
Mr. Centola votina"no".
b.)FURTHER DISCUSSION&RECOMMENDATION ON STORAGE UNITS&ASSOCIATED PAVING
4 Mr.Piccirilli:Action item:will leave as open item for next meeting,CDM Smith was not able to get
information to allow review prior to this meeting.
c.)FURTHER DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY NETS
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Mr.Piccirilli:Last meeting asked for information to be provided,distributed datasheets(attachment 5)and drawings
with 10' safety net(attachment 6). Asked Mr.Howard to walk through proposal.
Mr.Howard: CDM Smith researched,talked to vendors.
• Lacrosse: 10 foot high,entire end zone and return,60'return on the corner,one each side,on each end like
2 brackets about, 1/3 of field with net.
• Soccer:20'net behind the goal,then drops down to 10' on sideline
• Could install sleeves for net poles to be installed at a future date.
Mr.Piccirilli: Community feedback indicates public does not want net around entire field.Compromise—net
around ends. Potentially 20'behind goals and 10' on sides. Smaller post sizes than posts used on football field.
Jim Helie,Hazel St.,President,Youth Lacrosse: There are fields with netting all along—side pieces important.
Shots 80-90 MPH.,safety concern. Shouldn't skimp on side piece(60 foot returns).
Mr.Piccirilli:Members of committee—thoughts about what was shown on this plan?
Mr.Lahif£ Safety concern—multiple uses,shared space. Concern for safety impact on public.
Mr.Palomba:Asked for clarification on design. Issue with safety,also have heard from community on concerns
about how many poles are placed.If there is a lacrosse game,maybe we need better enforcement on oval during
game.Maybe public should be asked to leave track during field use.
Mr.Friedman: Netting as proposed looks like a prison facility.Noticed lacrosse available at Mt.Auburn(Hosmer).
Jim Helie,Hazel St.,President,Youth Lacrosse:Hosmer Field is not long enough at 70 yds.Minimum requirement
is 110 yds. for lacrosse.
Mr.Centola: Thinks there is a little misconception.Isn't just for JV lacrosse.Would be used for 99.9%games.
Looking at impacts when schools get out 35 minutes later.Teams could rotate on fields.Wouldn't go all the way up
sides. Town has responsibility on safety aspect as this is the space for athletic.
Mr.Lahiff: On use of field,at lacrosse games on Victory turf because of seating for spectators. We are really
maxed out on scheduling—just gave Mr. Centola fall schedule trying to fit so many things in. Major issue on school
8:30 start—this will have an impact on scheduling.
Ms.Thomas: We have turf over on the stadium,having trouble understanding why lacrosse can't be contained in
that area.Wide range of age groups. Can we be creative in thinking this through seems like a done deal.Would like
us to think about this it is our community's living room.We graduated 168 kids. We do an enormous amount for
our kids. 200 kids in Spring,200 kids in fall. Raising these points to consider in fairness to entire community—
commitment to open space and recreation.
Mr.Magoon:Take exception to done deal.Purpose on conversation about fencing is to protect people walking on
track,not to benefit sports-it is to protect people.Either you have fencing so people can use track while game or
practice-or not.
Mr.Leonard:Decision made by Town Council on grass/no turf,so when we look at field,we don't have nets lined
for multiple sports interesting thing from soccer perspective is slower game on grass in some respects it plays to our
benefits. Under umbrella it is for children,it is for safety it is going to be different for lacrosse. Unless there is a list
of injuries from playing there—I am with Ms.Thomas. I think lacrosse and football should always play on turf.
Will defer to Mr.Lahif£Would happily give up our turf time for varsity lacrosse. Strike the balance how youth
groups work out schedule. Mentioned Mr.Friedman's point about"prison"net.Looking at 180' gap for getting in
and out.Would not subscribe to this.
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Ms.Korte: If those sports are going to be played on that field,I think there should be some protection—as walker,I
do not want to be told I can't walk when practice or game going on—and I don't want to be hurt or hit.I would be in
favor of netting. If lacrosse balls hit cars passing by,legal impact for Town.Want people to enjoy field,and be
safe.
Bill Oates,Standish Rd:Watched 5 'h hours on cable.Impressed with thoughtfulness of committee.This is all about
compromise.I heard a lot of compromise in last meetings—neighborhood has hosted sports. Track upgrades
positive—everyone is willing to support.Football team wants artificial turf.Concern on netting and poles.Multiuse
of park. When I think we already made decision at Town Council to keep as natural grass field-big deal.Why are
we going to put poles up for sports that do not want to be on natural turf.Understand challenging for scheduling.
We have to look holistically—biggest mixed use,Victory Field is a beautiful asset we have in this town
Mr.Piccirilli:would like to hear from soccer coaches to provide their insights.Important that we hear from coaches
and from the people who use as walkers. The reason the net would be put up would be to protect casual users don't
want to preclude use when sports are being played
Mike Collins,Boyd St,Youth Soccer Coach:We will play soccer on any surface,prefer artificial turf. Too difficult
to get matches and training in with weather—happy to play on grass will make it work would seem some modest
precautions for safety should be made balls can go awry—we haven't had any injuries we cooperate with other
users.
Mr.Leonard: Middle approach.When you look at numbers.Maybe look at usage,think about how we go to a
certain level youth sport,next level.Mt.Auburn,younger kids.Maybe look who would use it instead of high water
mark.
John Labadini,Main St: Is there a way to distribute practice do drills inside,share half fields,eliminate the number
of hours—lower the risk.
Jill Reurs,Marion Rd: Asked for more background information on lacrosse how is it use. School start time change
will be significant.
Mr.Lahiff: Difficulties with scheduling-needs of varsity and junior varsity student athletes.
Clyde Younger,Acton Rd: Came here to listen.Want to go on record to support what Elodia and Billy stated.We
have teams coming from outside the community and playing sports nothing that dictates that we can't look outside
Victory Field.
Susan Flint,Bradford Rd:How often if netting put up is it put for practice and game? Also, 15-20 years ago,when
DPW moved to area,thought the DPW area would have been great location for athletic fields.
Mr. Centola:MIT has netting in sleeves,you wouldn't take out everyday,and you could do by season.Designed to
go into sleeve,if there is special event or season it could come out.If(ball)hits car(on Orchard Street),and car
veers,in favor of netting.
Russ Arico,Fayette St:Making sports complex at Victory Field-tax burden to maintain,other priorities than a
sports complex.Why not table it and can do these things at other places not Victory Field.
Dick O'Connor,Charming Rd:Against netting—accessibility greenness and openness of field. Victory Field has
been in community for 90 years....these plans threaten greenness and openness.Poles/netting make it grim instead
of congenial place.Why can't we close for practices and games? Post schedule. Field be closed. Second Steve
Kennedy's comments from last meeting on lacrosse,if dangerous maybe it shouldn't be played on oval.
Debbie Helie,Hazel St: 13 years here,always recognized Victory Field as High School athletic field-associated it
with that—wants students to be able to participate and compete at every level. Sports scholarship opportunities.
Suggest looking at Arsenal and Filippello Park.
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Mr.Piccirilli: Victory Field is primary High School athletic complex.— 1/3 of parks are used for athletics.
Rita Moss,Marion Rd:I walk on track,would happy to have a sign that says"walking around track at your own
risk",with a picture. I would then be responsible;town would not be responsible.
Catherine Reurs,Marion Rd:One thing about nets for 20',Victory Field is below Whitney Hill,the only wild place
for thousands of migrating birds.If you have 20'nets,unlikely to take down,you risk killing birds. Potential to
harm wildlife,and look like a prison.
Mr.Piccirilli: Going to bring discussion back to committee,unlikely consensus what do people want to do?Options:
• Doing nothing as is today
• Doing what Glenn suggested,20 ft high level behind goals,then 10 ft high with 60 ft returns
• Netting as originally shown at 10 ft instead of 20 ft
Mr.Friedman: Should we be looking at options as suggested of another turf field for lacrosse?
Mr.Piccirilli:Right now looking in our 5-year capital improvement,we aren't looking at another turf field,not to
say we can't,but we are looking at this to our recommendation by fall,not to say that we won't explore CPA funds,
or seek eminent domain.Whatever is decided tonight,can be vetted again in the fall.
Mr. Centola: Suggestion: extend nets to soccer line, 10'. Soccer line,to go 60' a bit much,extend to corner of
soccer field net would be 10' once side,curved extend a little more.
Mr.Palomba:I don't have solution;I think I wouldn't be in favor of no nets unless we clearly limit people from
using. I also think Peter's idea might work to limit fencing to oval but take to soccer end nothing on the returns
(60')then maybe don't need closing of walkers using field—if no netting,we have to close—minimum of fence-
nothing down sides and 10'.
Mr.Leonard:To go back to no nets,Committee needs to determine best use,make sure when I hear no lacrosse in
oval,there is a use for it in its present form we have to place net for High School use. One is youth sports.We can
play lacrosse to certain age,we can play soccer at certain age. Smaller kids.
Mr.Piccirilli: show of hands would be comfortable no nets,with a caveat of adding signs.
Mr.Palomba: On your proposal,no net,minimum caveat(sign)would be comfortable.No netting,close track
during games,include and practice.High School track meets and during soccer,lacrosse games and practice,oval
closed to public use.
Mr.Piccirilli:How many comfortable with this? 7 yes,Mr.Centola,No.
Mr. Centola: Public wouldn't be able to walk track.
Mr.Leonard:Caveat,we don't use for lacrosse,we don't have JV lacrosse.When we say it is going to closed we
can figure out schedule.
Susan Folino-Bryant,Orchard St:Have you ever talked to other athletic towns sharing their space with Watertown
to have their people students to Belmont or Newton for compromise?
Mr.Lahiff: We have responsibility in league to have athletic facilities.We have shared in past(Waltham and
Woburn)but other towns have same issues with complexes being extremely busy.
4 Mr.Piccirilli: On a vote to not install nets on the field,and to lock the track for use by the general public
when the fields is in use by HS sports for practice and games(track,soccer lacrosse):vote was 8-1 with
Mr. Centola votine"no".
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d.)FURTHER DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION ON BLEACHERS AT THE FIELD
Mr.Piccirilli:Let's first look at the bleachers on the north side,for filed use. Currently,bleachers for 90 people,the
2014 proposal was to add bleachers for 300 people. Sketches were provided by CDM Smith showing bleachers
(attachment 7),accessible access(attachment 8)and porous paving(attachment 9). Also refer back to the CDM
Smith memo attachment 3.
Mr. Centola suggested the bleachers could remain with a capacity of 90.
Mr.Magoon suggested four sections of 30 seats each,at the center line,and leave the gap between them for
accessibility.
4 Mr.Piccirilli: On bleachers on the north side,change to four sections of 30 seats each,at the center line
with the gap between them to remain,and the paving to be reduced accordingly—is the committee in
agreement?Committee aereed.unanimous consensus.
Mr.Piccirilli:Let's look at south side of track right now,where it shows adding four sections of 30 seats each,for
120 people along the track.
Tom Wittenhagen,WHS Track Coach: The bleachers in this area are used by the track team during practice for the
students to stack their backpacks and clothes so they don't get wet by putting them on the ground. When it rains
they pile them in the storage container. Could we have boxlike containers installed for use for students to put their
bags and clothing?
Mr. Centola:We wanted seats at the finish line for spectators,probably only need 60 not 120.
Mr.Palomba:Can we keep half the seats—60-and make the other half storage lockers?
Ms. Thomas: Can the track bleachers be flipped or rotated so they can also be used for tennis?
Mr.Leonard:Based on usage,can we go back to original bleacher concept and just add storage?
Mr.Magoon: They should be outside lockers/cubbies.
4 Mr.Piccirilli:On bleachers on the south side at the track,change to two sections of 30 seats each,at the
finish line,and area just to the west where the other two sections of bleachers were shown,provide locker
storage units for students to store bags and clothing to keep them out of the rain-is the committee in
agreement?Committee aereed.unanimous consensus.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mr.Piccirilli: Considering the lateness of the evening,suggest moving the discussion of the parking/driveway,and
tennis/basketball courts to next meeting,along with the previously noted discussion of the storage units.
Motion to adjourn,all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:33 pm.
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ITEMS TO CARRY OVER TO NEXT MEETING
1. Further discussion and recommendation on storage units and associated paving.
2. Discussion and recommendation on Parking Area and Driveway
3. Discussion and recommendation on Tennis and Basketball Courts
LIST OF DOCUMENTS USED DURING THE MEETING
1. Emails received from the public as of July 10,2017
2. Excerpt on Victory Field from the 2015-2022 Open Space Plan
3. Memo by CDM Smith on action items from the June 20 meeting.
4. CDM Smith sketch of the shot-put area with bocce courts
5. Manufacturer's data on netting
6. CDM Smith sketch of netting
7. CDM Smith sketch of bleachers
8. CDM Smith sketch of accessible walking routes to stands
9. CDM Smith sketch of porous pavement types
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OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris, MEETING NOTICE
Council President
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON VICTORY FIELD PHASE 2
Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr.,Vice President MONDAY,JULY 10,2017, 7:00 PM
PHILIP PANE LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM, GROUND FLOOR
Michael F.Dattoli, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Councilor At Large
Aaron P.Dushku, AGENDA
Councilor At Large
Susan G.Falko[r, 1. Call to Order
Councilor At Large
2. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of June 20, 2017
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
3. Unfinished Business from the Meeting of June 20, 2017
Angeline B.Kounclis, a) Further Discussion and Recortnnendation on Shot-Put
District A Councilor b) Further Discussion and Recommendation on Storage Units and Associated
Lisa J.Feltner, Paving
District B Councilor c) Further Discussion and Recommendation on Safety Nets
Kennett M.woodland. d) Discussion and Recommendation on Bleachers at the Field
District D Councilor
4. Key Element Review: Parking Area and Driveway
a) Define Existing Deficiencies— Input by Key Stakeholders and Public
b) Review Range of Requested Improvements — Input by Key Stakeholders and
Public
c) Discussion and Recommendations—Ad Hoc Committee
5. Key Element Review: Tennis and Basketball Courts
a) Define Existing Deficiencies—Input by Key Stakeholders and Public
b) Review Range of Requested Improvements — Input by Key Stakeholders and
Public
c) Discussion and Recommendations—Ad Hoc Committee
6. Adjournment
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., Chair
cc: Town Council
Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
School Committee
John Brackett, School Superintendent
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Members of the ad hoc Committee on Victory Field Phase 2:
Attached are all the emails that I received since our last meeting on June 20through today from
the public, or that were forwarded to me from other members of the Committee, and are for
our consideration as we develop our recommendations.
Please note that I did receive several emails that were entirely for or against artificial turf, and I
have chosen not to include those because they are outside the mandate of this committee.
Thanks
Vincent Piccirilli
Chair
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Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 4:19 PM
From: Ashok Modak, Standish Rd.
To: "Piccirilli, Vincent X <vincent.piccirilli@gmail.com>, Tony Palomba <councilorpalomba@gmail.com>
Cc: Elodia Thomas <elodia.h2otown@gmail.com>
Re:The tenor of VF-Phase 2
Dear Vincent,
You have a difficult job ahead balancing VF-Phase 2 needs of our community. You are doing a
tough job well. Thank you.
One of the sub-committee members said yesterday that a strong athletic program makes
Watertown more attractive.
While I admit that this is possible, I submit that a strong scholastic program will be even better
for our town even if it means reduced emphasis on athletic programs. The tenor of these
meetings has overemphasized school athletics at the expense of the general community. We
hope that changes in future meetings on Phase 2.
Based on yesterday's handouts, I've estimated that the Proposed Plan has reduced the grass
area (inside the track) by about 20%.
We, the community, should urge the builder (CDM?) to provide an accurate square footage of
the grass areas in the current state vs the Proposed Plan.
Replacing 20% of the grass area with artificial (brown) surface is surely not what the Town
Council had in mind when it stipulated that the grass remain as is.
Best regards,
Ashok Modak
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Date: Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 12:44 PM
From: Tom Wittenhagen, WHS Track Coach
To: Vincent Piccirilli <vincent.piccirilli@gmail.com>, Mike Lahiff Y
<michael.lahiff@watertown.kl2.ma.us>
Re: Phase 2 of victory field
Below are three pictures I took at Burlington athletic facility. At victory field the three views
would be taken from the current discus circle by the tot lot.
View#1 in the background is a view of Burlington's high jump area. This would correspond to
the proposed high jump area at victory field.
View#2 is the double landing pit. The victory field proposal would have the pole vault pits in
this area but I thought a view of these pits might interest you are they are proposed at victory.
View#3 in the foreground are the landing pits at Burlington high school. Off to the right is the
poles and netting between the long jump run way and the soccer/football playing surface.
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Date: Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 3:39 PM
From: Stephen Kennedy, Marion Rd.
To: Vincent Piccirilli <vincent.piccirilli@gmail.com>
Re: Second Victory Field Committe Meeting
Dear Vinnie,
A couple of comments on the second meeting, if I may.
First, let me say how much I appreciate your patience and persistence in chairing this
committee. There is a lot to discuss and a number of areas where different people have very
different desires. I suspect that it will not be possible to reconcile these differences in every
case. Even so, the opportunity to discuss and understand the different viewpoints is, I think,
enormously useful. As the meeting demonstrated, there are many areas where agreement is
possible. In other cases, disagreements may be narrowed or alternative options developed.
Even where different needs are irreconcilable, it still helps, I think, to understand the differing
needs and desires. This is a laborious process, and I very much appreciate your efforts to move
us along while providing a full opportunity for discussion.
Second, with respect to the proposed nets, as I understand it, the trade-off is between
aesthetic concerns and the need to use the oval for a possible future JV men's lacrosse team.
The idea of taking down (or is it rolling up?) the nets when not needed for lacrosse would
certainly help. But this may be a case where different needs are not completely reconcilable, I
admit that I am startled by the idea that there is no other Watertown field that could be used
for JV lacrosse. I don't know whether the desire to use the oval is more a matter of
convenience than necessity. This may be worth exploring in the next meeting's discussion.
Third, the discussion of nets touched on what I think is going to be a recurring issue — the need
to consider alternatives to Victory Field in weighing conflicting needs. I know that Victory Field
is important for the high school, but it seems to me that important doesn't need to mean that it
has the only high school fields. I know that teams have used Filippello in the past. It seems to
me that one important question is the extent to which some of the demand for Victory Field
could be met by using other fields and by using funds to develop additional playing fields or
enhance existing ones. For example, the tennis and basketball area behind the mall at Arsenal
Park offers a location that is away from residences with plenty of nearby parking. So, I think,
does the part of Filippello Park near Grove Street. It seems to me critical that these alternatives
be considered in weighing conflicting needs.
Finally, the committee agreed, I think, to keep the shot put where it now is. Mention was made
of putting in a stone dust area for the shot put. I'd suggest that this should be as small as
possible in the interest of preserving as much grass as possible.
Thank you again.
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Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 1:53 PM
From: Katherine Kopp, Barnard Ave.
To: vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov
Cc: Elodia Thomas
Re: Proposed Work for Victory Field - some thoughts
Hi Vinnie,
I attended one of the June meetings. As with many projects, it is difficult to organize the
"general public" to attend. And it is natural that those whose work is directly affected (sports
directors from high school, recreation dept and youth) are an integral part of this project, and
will speak in favor of their needs. But in the effort to accommodate their needs, we can lose the
identity of this open space, which has served the general public for decades, improving health
and building community, in an informal way. By adding many fixed physical objects to the field
for organized sports, we may make the field uninviting for casual play, and we may lose
flexibility to use this space for future needs.
I would encourage the Committee to define or acknowledge- upfront - how much of this
Field will be allotted for organized athletics (high school, recreation dept., sports, etc. ) vs. left
as a "park".
I would also encourage the Committee to recommend that some organized activities be
designated for other fields in town. It is not appropriate to compare Watertown High to
schools in more landed towns such as Belmont or Needham. Moreover, as in academic areas,
some regional sharing opportunities may evolve.
And, I would encourage the Committee to consider the growing importance of parks and
open space in this time of increased density for our Town. The need for
spontaneous/unorganized play and open, natural spaces is greater than ever before.
I have quoted (below) from several sources, which describe the many benefits that a park
serves, especially regarding health and community building:
1. Sharing School Facilities - How Collaboration can Increase Physical Activity in Communities
(Kentucky Cancer Consortium and Kentucky Youth Advocates)
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/sites/default/files/odf/Lib of Res/JU ST KY shared us
e survev.pdf
Increased physical activity opportunities for adults
Increased opportunities for family time activities
Increased physical activity opportunities for youth
Improved partnerships with community organizations
Improved community relationships
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2. https://www.pittsburghparks.org/rx (Pittsburgh Conservancy)
Parks Rx
Too often we underestimate the impact that nature and play have on children's health.
In fact, studies show that one of the best ways to stay healthy is to simply step outside.
Parks and green spaces improve health and well being, strengthen communities, and
make neighborhoods better places to live, work, and play. Pittsburgh Parks
Conservancy, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and others have teamed up to
create Pittsburgh Parks Prescription, or Parks Rx, inviting children (and adults) in every
neighborhood to explore and enjoy their local parks.
3. https://www.r)lanning.org/citvr)arks/ (American Planning Association)
We are facing a new era of defining what constitutes a park. No longer seen as simply
grass and trees, parks provide a multitude of benefits to their users. In the past, parks
brought an element of the country into the city. They provided relief from overcrowded
housing conditions and congestion. They later evolved into recreation centers and
facilities. These park functions all continue to have value today. Parks, however, have
begun to play a more integrated role in our urban environments.
They provide formal and informal gathering places for building community. They help to
positively influence property values. They give city dwellers a place to connect to the
natural world. They make our urban areas more inviting for living, working, and relaxing.
To understand what the urban parks of the future — and the cities in which they exist —
will be, urban leaders need a venue for addressing the challenges of creating and
enhancing parks in their cities. The City Parks Forum provided this venue.
4. https://www.fastcompanv.com/3048647/park-chops ( Fast Company)
A well-designed park allows for change. "As a society, we're not static," says Nielsen.
"We want different things over time." That's why the firm is wary of dedicating square
footage to any single use. "People ask for everything: a dog run, a playground for two-
year-olds, somewhere to fly kites," says Nielsen. "If you try to accommodate each of
those very specific requirements, there will be no room for flexibility."
"People ask for everything," says Nielsen. "A dog run, a playground for two-year-olds,
somewhere to fly kites."
PARKS ARE FOR PEOPLE
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Humans are creatures of habit, so it's important to design spaces that complement
people's daily rhythms. When the firm built a park adjacent to the University of
Pennsylvania's hospital, it took into account how foot traffic would actually function.
"We created three types of circulation: a fast lane along the street curb, a slow lane that
skirts the interior of the park, and a meandering path that's a stopping lane," says
Mathews. The different routes allow one person to dash to class, another to stroll while
talking on her cell phone, and a third to stop and take in the space during a work break,
all without getting in each other's way.
SELFIES ARE A GOOD SIGN
In New York—a city full of tourists, traffic, and tall buildings that block sight lines—views
and space are at a premium. That's why Mathews and Nielsen try to maximize both.
"One of the most remarkable comments we got in a community outreach," says
Mathews of one project located next to the Bronx River, "was from a kid who said he
wanted us to design a space where he could 'make memories and have his picture taken
with a friend.'" So the firm did just that, creating an amphitheater of stone seats that
offered a perfect backdrop for social media documentation. It's further proof that in the
same way parks must evolve to reflect changing needs and mores, so must their
designers.
Thank you, Vinnie, as always, for all the hard work you do for the Town.
Sincerely,
Kathy Kopp
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Date: Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 12:27 PM
From: Patrick Fairbairn, Marcia Rd.
To: vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov
Re: Victory Field Phase 2
Vinnie, Please distribute the attached commentary of mine among your usual recipients. It's
intended for as wide a circulation as possible! My commendations on your well-run ad hoc
committee. Please allow plenty of time in final session for the synthesis of all findings and the
reconsideration of previous committee opinions in the light of subsequent debate.
-- Patrick
Victory Field Phase 2
Remarks on the discourse so far
Having sat in on the first two meetings of the Victory Field Renovations Ad Hoc Committee and
participated in the intervening site inspection, I'd like to contribute to the discussion as follows.
1. Our current debate over the public open space associated with the track oval and tennis courts
exemplifies a fundamental economic law—the more demand for a commodity increases,the
more the commodity increases in value. Highly valued already by its present users, our Phase 2
area stands to attract increasing conflict with the addition of yet more users, as proposed.
Undoubtedly, some compromises can be effected as a result of this committee's good work.
However, as an ecologist I feel obliged to remind all stakeholders that any area has a carrying
capacity, or ability to support and effectively sustain its constituent life activities. Our debate so
far makes it clear to me that Phase 2 Victory Field is already at or very near its carrying capacity.
Given the drive to concentrate as many organized school sports as possible at Victory Field, our
one size simply cannot fit all.
2. It's understandable that school sports activities should indeed make the Victory Field complex a
priority location. I support that argument, subject to the recognition that already there's not
enough room for every school stakeholder, and that there are other stakeholders to
accommodate as well. In view of the strong demand for use of this strategically located open
space by Watertown residents, I recommend that whatever sports organizations get to use it
should serve exclusively our Watertown citizens.
3. Alternative open space exists in Watertown. The capacity of this resource to provide additional
organized sports services should be considered along with current planning for the Victory Field
complex. Alternatives are the stuff of necessary compromise—and compromise is needed here.
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4. In contemplating the current Phase 2 plan, we would be remiss to disregard the fourth
dimension, time. I think that this plan does not adequately stand alone, isolated as it is by fiscal
constraints from Phase 3 considerations. For example, discussion of Phase 2 parking should be
conducted together with Phase 3 parking concepts in order to ensure the best reconfiguration
of field house and environs, especially a parking area to serve both phases.
Another example of time's importance to this debate is the fact that we all grow old. At any one
time only about a quarter of our households have school-age children. Not all grow up and
move away. The Town teems with people in ripe old age. They thrive on unprogrammed
outdoor recreation. Adult lives matter!
On a somewhat longer timeline, consider that Watertown has just adopted the Community
Preservation Act, which requires us to invest part of our annual CPA contribution in the
acquisition and development or redevelopment of new public open spaces for active as well as
passive recreation. What we plan for Phase 2 and Phase 3 is surely intended to hold good for at
least fifty years. Long before we get there, Watertown will have new open-space assets to offer.
Let's not act now out of some sense of desperation to impose on Victory Field a demand that
can be more sensibly accommodated at some other part of Town in the ensuing decade.
5. Finally, a word on parking, through ecological eyes. Everyone loves the convenience of moving
comfortably and quickly as close as possible to one's destination; in proof of which, make
more parking space available at Victory Field, and it will quickly fill, and still not be enough.
We are already contemplating a Phase 2 plan that reduces green parkland by a considerable
amount. If anything, parking space should be reduced in compensation,for the sake of those
unsung but very real public benefits that come to us from the natural world. Our precious ten-
acre forest adjoining Phase 2, Whitney Hill Park, serves as an outdoor laboratory for long-term
ecological studies by Watertown High School. The green open space of Phase 2 Victory Field
serves as a marginal support and buffer system for the forest itself. The greener the better, as
far as forest species (and many people) are concerned. Parks Before Parking!
I previously mentioned the importance of time in the world of planning. Nowhere does this
consideration apply more forcefully than in the sphere of automotive engineering. With the
advent of self-driving, self-parking cars that can be called up on-line for pick-ups and drop-offs
at a moment's notice, the need for large open-space surface areas to station unused vehicles
will soon be manifestly much reduced. The Phase 2 planning exercise should be conscious of a
future that will become reality long before Phase 2 reaches the end of its notional life span.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Patrick Fairbairn, Marcia Road
6 July 2017
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Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 2:34 PM
From: Jill Reurs, Marion Rd.
To: Vincent Piccirilli' <vincent.piccirilli@gmail.com>
Cc: Elodia Thomas, sfalkoff@watertown-ma.gov, msideris@watertown-ma.gov, Catherine
Reurs
Re: Victory Field is a gift
Dear Vinnie,
Thank you for chairing the subcommittee on the Victory Field renovations. You are bravely
navigating a complicated issue! I've been following the meetings and communications with
great interest. While not a direct abutter, my house is well within earshot and eyeshot (so to
speak) of Victory Field. For 24 years my sister and I have seen and heard firsthand all that's
gone on at the field and surrounding area. Victory Field is one of the best attributes of our
town. It serves as a gathering place for young and old, athletes and non-athletes alike. It's a
beautiful open space and brings joy to all. Being able walk there with ease and seeing so many
townspeople and groups using it is wonderful but lets not love it to death.
I support the Watertown children, athletes, teams, and coaches who use the track and field.
They deserve good facilities and I think everyone agrees the track and field needs a facelift.
However, as someone who's lived alongside Victory Field for over twenty years I can tell you
firsthand that the volume of use has grown substantially and it is a far different place than it
was in 1994 when my sister and I bought our 2-family.
There's been significant growth in the use of Victory Field by outside groups at night and on
weekends. The result: a lot more traffic, noise, and activity at the field. Also as you know, the
revamp of the football field introduced new lighting which can be seen from our house and
throughout the neighborhood. Those lights are often on when the field is not being used and/or
during bad weather. This is intrusive and a big waste of money and energy. I am greatly
concerned that the forces who pushed through that lighting want to do the same at the track
and field. I respectfully urge the Committee not to let that happen.
With regard to the plan to upgrade the track and field, I support reseeding and leveling the field
oval and resurfacing the track. I would like to see an enhanced park area near the tennis courts
and parking design such that people will be required park at the DPW lot. We do not need more
cars! Additionally I was glad the Town Council wisely voted not to allow artificial turf. More and
more schools are discovering it is not a stable suface, has serious health concerns for children,
is expenseive to replace, and cannot be used in hot weather. Over the last three summers
we've had numerous hot days where the football field could not be used. I was pleased to see
people using and enjoying the cool grass of the oval. Let's keep it that way.
Recently I reviewed the proposal to install very high poles and nets. I find this deeply troubling.
Is this something our schools truly need or is this a 'tip of the hat' to attract outside sports
groups who want to rent the field? I do not know the answer to this but in speaking with town
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officials I've been told repeatedly that the priority for Victory Field is access and use by
Watertown schools, Watertown teams and the citizens of Watertown. In addition I'd like to
point out that this part of Watertown attracts a lot of birds including numerous songbirds and
migrant birds. Higher nets would be deadly for birds. I know this may seem a minor issue for
some people but one of the things I treasure about living here is waking up to sounds of our
beautiful songbirds and living within walking distance of Whitney Hill which has become an
important stopover for a variety of birds as they migrate every year. Please rethink the higher
poles and nets or can they be placed elsewhere (Arsenal Park or Filippello?) where bird traffic is
not so prevalent.
As I said earlier, I support our youth and athletes but I respectfully ask you and the Committee
to remember that Victory Field is home to a longstanding and vibrant neighborhood. As such
the Committee is duly bound to address the needs of everyone affected.
In that regard I would like to have information about how the fields and athletic spaces
elsewhere in Watertown are utilized. I support our kids but it's unfair to have everything take
place at Victory Field and ignore the impact it has on the neighborhood. I've spoken with
children who live in houses on the hill of surrounding streets like Bradford Street and they
comment that the lights and noise coming off the football field are disruptive when they're
trying to sleep or do homework. I can only imagine what the impact would be if a similar
approach were taken with the track and field. This is equally true for the elderly people who live
in this neighborhood including my 86 year old mother who recently moved to Watertown. In
that vein I respectfully ask that the Committee request the Town Council to allocate funding so
places like Arensel Park can be refreshed so it can serve as an additional home for Watertown
athletics rather than loading everything at Victory Field. And/or ask the developers who are so
keen to develop the Arsenal Project to assist with the cost of revamping Aresenal Park.
Finally I was told that an online folder would be set up on the town website to house all the
Minutes, plans and related information and communication of the Victory Field Sub Committee.
I do not know who is supposed to do this but can you tell me when this will be done, by whom,
and where will it be located? I respectfully request that the folder be set up before Labor Day.
Transparency is critical to this process and sadly that was not my experience with the football
field redesign. I am encouraged by your approach and trust it will continue.
Watertown is a great community and I love living here. I love Victory Field and hope that it will
always be open and available to everyone in our town and will be revamped in a thoughtful
way that helps our kids but maintains its beauty and does not become an ugly sports complex.
My thanks to you and everyone on the Committee for your time and consideration. I look
forward to attending upcoming meetings.
Thanks,Jill
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Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 4:56 PM
From: Catherine Reurs, Marion Rd.
To: Vincent Piccirilli' <vincent.piccirilli@gmail.com>
Cc: Elodia Thomas, sfalkoff@watertown-ma.gov, msideris@watertown-ma.gov, Jill Reurs
Re: Victory Field concerns
Dear Vinnie,
I am writing as a 24-year resident of Watertown. My sister Jill and I (and now our 86-year-old
mother) share a 2-family house located just behind Victory Field.
We feel lucky to live here, as the Victory Field Track &field serves as a welcoming open space
for young & old, athletes & non-athletes alike. It's a beautiful open, grassy space (a very rare
commodity in Watertown) that we treasure.
I've been following the plans to upgrade the Victory Field track &field, and have the following
concerns:
Local Users: I support the use of the track &field primarily by local Watertown users (children,
athletes, teams, coaches and local residents & abutters), who deserve good facilities.
However, as there's a significant shortage of open, usable space in Watertown, I respectfully
submit that regarding the spaces we do have (including Victory Field) - use of the track & field
should be strongly prioritized for local residents, not outside users.
Plan to upgrade the track&field: I support a 'facelift' via re-seeding and levelling the existing
field oval and resurfacing the existing track. However I am strongly against either reducing the
area currently covered with grass or increased parking. We do not need another 'heat dome'
in our area (such as what we experience each summer via the ill-advised artificial turf currently
on the football field). Out of respect for our neighborhood and the existing abutters, it is
absolutely unfair to expect all athletic activities for Watertown kids to take place on Victory
Field at its track &field. Athletic activities should be spread out to other areas of Watertown,
such as Arsenal Park and Filippello—those facilities should be improved so that they can be
used too.
Issues re Adding very high poles and nets: This proposal is extremely troubling. Is this
something our schools truly need or is this merely aimed to attract non-local outside sports
groups who want to rent the field? Again, we do not need more NON-local users. In addition,
I'd like to point out that this part of Watertown, particularly nearby Whitney Hill (a rare
undeveloped tract of land), attracts many songbirds and migrant birds -- and high nets would
be absolutely deadly for them. Since the 1970's North America has seen a staggering decline of
30-70% of songbirds (depending on the species, source— National Geographic) due to man-
made obstacles and habitat interference. Nearby Whitney Hill is an extremely important
stopover for a wide variety of birds as they migrate every year. It would be tragic for those
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songbirds to travel many hundreds and some thousands of miles, only to be killed by high nets
in Watertown! I strongly advocate for placement of any very high poles and nets to be done
elsewhere in Watertown (Arsenal Park or Filippello?) where bird traffic is not so prevalent.
Lights: Victory Field has huge floodlights which are often left on for HOURS on end —even
when the field is NOT being used and/or during bad weather. This is very intrusive to the
abutters and a big waste of money from the town's already strained budget.
I am greatly concerned that the forces who pushed through that very intrusive lighting now
want to do the same thing at the track &field. I respectfully urge the Committee NOT to let
that happen.
Please respect the desire of all the many abutters (who are very negatively affected by the
constant light pollution from those floodlights) by thoughtful consideration and sourcing of
less-intrusive light solutions.
Noise & Pollution: Those of us who live near Victory Field already deal with considerably
increased noise and pollution, due to the increased use of these facilities. The lights blaze into
our houses at night, the noise can be very disruptive, and the noise/pollution from team buses
and cars idling on our streets (which they are not supposed to do, but they do it anyway) can be
noxious. I would ask the Committee to PLEASE take these facts into account, and don't over-
expand the use of the Victory Field track &field.
Watertown is a great community and I appreciate living here. Victory Field is a great asset, and
I hope that it will always remain an open expanse of real, green grass, available to everyone in
our town.
My hope is that the Victory Field track &field will be revamped in a thoughtful way that helps
our local kids but maintains its beauty and does NOT become yet another ugly, overcrowded
sports complex.
Thanks to you and everyone on the Committee for your time and consideration. I look forward
to attending upcoming meetings.
Thank you.
Catherine Reurs
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Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017, at 9:13 PM
From: Will Clifford, Riverside St.
To: Elodia Thomas
Re: Re: Victory Field & Park Phase 2: Patrick Fairbairn's Remarks
Greetings Elodia: Thank you for forwarding Patrick's wonderful exposition/essay on the
challenges presented by the various phases up for consideration pertaining to Victory Field. He
made some very salient points that were, to me, quite gratifying, in particular the ever changing
demographic make up of the Town. Parking concerns can be reduced by designated pick up
points for elders, and the remaining citizens can easily walk from any point in Watertown to
reach Victory Field. As a high school student, I walked from the semi-far reaches of East
Watertown to the hight school on Columbia Road without any difficulty and with "todays" cult
of physical fitness it should not be all that difficult for 19 and beyond. Parking shouldn't be an
issue; it should be prohibited. Smirk.
Will Clifford
Sent: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 8:02 pm
Subject: Fwd: Victory Field & Park Phase 2: Patrick Fairbairn's Remarks
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Date: Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 9:47 AM
From: Katherine Kopp, Barnard Ave.
To: "Piccirilli, Vincent J" <vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov>
Cc: Elodia Thomas
Re: Proposed Work for Victory Field - some thoughts
Vinnie,
Thank you for your reply. I have a few specific suggestions, most of them related to giving
the community easy and timely access to information on the hearings; also, they might make
the public feel comfortable about voicing their interests.
Community input is critical to balancing the different needs of the Town regarding this
particular parcel of land - which represents 10% of Watertown's "Open Space".
You indicated that this project is intended to upgrade existing uses of the field, rather than
introduce new uses. The only problem, tho, is that sports today have become much more
sophisticated and intensive in their use of physical structures (nets, lights, etc.). As modern
equipment and "standards" require us to make changes to the land itself, we should definitely
consider looking at alternative, and more appropriate, sites.
Here are some concrete suggestions:
Documents
Make the documents for this committee/project easy to find on the Town Website. This could
be done by using the Search Box on the Town Home Page.
Anyone should be able to type in the project name, e.g., Victory Field Phase 2, in the Search
Box. This should bring them to the Document Folder where you would maintain hearing
information. When you organize the information here, clear headings would be a big help. I
would suggest that you have a "Background" section to start, which would Link to earlier
related projects. (In this case, it would include the Open Space Plan and Victory Field Phase 1.)
This project folder should include a separate section for Letters from Residents.
Community Representatives
The Committee has 3 residents who represent the "Community". We are always fortunate to
have residents who dedicate their time. I would hope that part of their mission is to make
outreach to the public, either individually or together. With 3 members of the Committee
representing organized sports activities, it is very important to involve unaffiliated folks,
especially with these hearings going on during the summer .
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Who Speaks for the "Park"
Should we have some input from the Conservation Commission? Victory Field is a park as well
as an organized recreation area. The Open Space plan lists the Commission as a concerned
party, given the dual purpose as park and recreation. Any diminishment of this area as a park
by the this projects's recommendation should be made totally clear to all residents and should
not be buried within the final report.
Affiliations
When members of the public identify themselves as they speak at meetings, they should
indicate if they are employed by the sports and related activities.
I hope that these ideas might help the path of this project.
Thank you.
Kathy Kopp
Barnard Avenue
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Date: Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 10:54 AM
From: Thera Meehan, Marion Rd.
To: vpiccirilli@watertown-ma.gov, apalomba@watertown-ma.gov
Re:July 10 2017 Ad Hoc Committee on Victory Field Phase 2 meeting
Councilor Paloma and Councilor Piccirilli -
I am not able to attend the July 10, 2017 meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Victory Field
Phase 2 and would like to share my thoughts on some of the agenda items. I want to thank you
both again for facilitating these community meetings. Community input is essential to the
decision making process and will be beneficial to the Town Council when they are ready to
approve a plan for Victory Field.
Shot-Put Area:
At the last meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee there was substantial discussion concerning
moving the shot-put area for the high sch000l track team to inside of the track. Almost every
one of the high school track coaches were in attendance and disagreed with this option. The
coaches wish to keep the shot-put area where it is currently, and also to make it an "actual"
shot-put area with the correct dimensions and ground materials. It was clear at the meeting it
is best to not throw the shot-put on grass or on artificial turf. As has been mentioned several
times, part of the reason for the Victory Field upgrade is for high school sports - listen to the
coaches on this one.
Parking
In June of 2014 when the Town first began conversations concerning renovations to Victory
Field, several Marion Road abbutters (including myself) presented our thoughts on increasing
the number of parking spaces in Victory Field, which I will reiterate here as well as provide an
update. The Town has somehow misconstrued abutters wishes concerning parking. It is not
that we want more parking at Victory Field or don't want parking on the street during events -
the street parking should not be so haphazard. We have no sidewalks and no one-side of the
road parking restrictions, so cars are essentially parked on our front lawns. (If there is a medical
or fire emergency at the end of Marion Road during an event at Victory Field -first responders
would have a tough time getting through.). The update: in 2014 signs were put up instructing
folks to park in the (large) DPW parking lot when there are no spaces left at the Field. This
seems to be working (this is my thought only, I have not discussed with my neighbors). Why
not utilize an already large parking area! There are still a few events when the street is
crowded any crazy- but this amounts to about four nights a year. Upgrading and clearly
defining the existing parking spaces (and perhaps designating a few to cars carrying small
children for the tot lot so they do not have to park on Orchard Street) is needed. Athletes or
individuals coming to work-out at the Field should be able to walk from the DPW parking lot.
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Tennis and Basketball Courts
Mr. Michael Lahiff and others noted at a previous meeting that in order for the Watertown
High School to maintain its accreditation with the NEASC (New England Association of Schools
and Colleges) the tennis courts need upgrades (see my email from June 13, 2017). The courts
should be upgraded. The courts should also stay where they are. Back to the point concerning
the shot- put area: upgrade the shot put area to the correct dimensions and ground material
and upgrade the tennis courts in the current placement.
I also mentioned in that email that the basketball court is a nice option for community use but
it is not integral to Watertown High School athletic programming (there are nine community
basketball courts in Watertown in other parks/fields). Should space needed to allocated for
storm water drainage requirements, locker rooms, trainer's rooms (the last two are part of
Phase 3), the basketball court area should be considered.
I am unclear from the agenda if the lighting for the tennis courts and the entire field is up for
discussion. The current timing on the lighting system seems to work- although sometimes the
lights go off at 9:30pm, sometimes they go off at 10:15pm. Will part of the upgrade include an
electronic or automated system so they consistently go off at 10:00pm? Any proposed upgrade
to the lights themselves needs careful consideration and input from abutters on all sides of the
field. Any new lighting should be focused on the actual field/playing area, not the abutter's
windows. Examination of other lighting systems for brightness, "spread" of lighting (lit
coverage area) and energy efficiency should be considered. I would suggest this include a time
for the Ad Hoc Committee to visit other fields with systems under consideration for Victory
Field to experience the actual lightening. I understand the need for need for lights during
certain months of the year, but would like the Committee to take into account the potential for
additional in-home disturbance with any upgrades.
Thank you.
Thera Meehan
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VICTORY FIELD
Address: Orchard Street at Marion Road
Owner: Town
I Managed By: Recreation Department, DPW
Public Grants: None
A.D.A.Accessibility: See Appendix A
S Zoning: OSC
Level of Protection: Zoning
Description:
This large, centrally located multi use complex is the Town's most extensive sports and recreation
facility and is the home of the Watertown High School Athletic Program. Youth and adult formal
and informal recreational and athletic activities are conducted at Victory Field in addition to
community events such as the Watertown High School graduation. The facility is also used by
outside groups for a fee, when not in use by our residents.
Main Stadium Facility
The main component of Victory Field, which is adjacent to Whitney Hill Park, was renovated in
2013 and includes a 160,000 square foot artificial surface that is utilized by residents and outside
groups in many ways. Amenities include the artificial surface, lighting, baseball dugouts, bullpens,
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batting cage, stands for the multi-purpose field and baseball field, a press box, three score boards,
storage, and ticket booths. A World War I cannon was renovated and relocated adjacent to the
facility.
The field house is located in this section of the facility and includes locker rooms, coaches office,
sports medicine room, snack shack and public bathrooms. This along with the multipurpose
stands,stands, press box were renovated in 2003. The field house was renovated and is ADA compliant.
The facility is designed for optimal playability in all weather conditions for competitive athletic
events in the sports of baseball, field hockey, football, lacrosse and soccer as well as open
recreational play for our residents
Track, Field and Court Facility
The track and field side of the Victory Field Complex includes a multi-purpose grass field, a 400
meter track, one discus pad, a long jump area, high jump area, pole vault area, shot put area,
several bleachers, five tennis courts, one basketball court, and one tot lot (renovated 2003). The
tennis and basketball courts are lighted.
This facility is also used for active, recreational and community events and is the home for the
high school and middle school track and field program, the tennis program and provides a
secondary field for sub varsity competition and practice as well as youth soccer and lacrosse.
The track is used extensively by residents of all ages and interests. Community events such as the
"Relay for Life" have been held there on a regular basis.
Activitv:
School Department baseball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field
High school physical education classes
Recreation summer parks program and programming throughout the year
Formal and informal adult and youth athletic and recreational activities
Community events
Conditions and Kev Issues:
The central location and good condition of the facilities makes this site very popular with Town
residents. Indeed, on any given night during seasonable months it is likely that there will be
several residents exercising on the track and multiple games or practices take place.
The main stadium section of the complex is an excellent condition and has been an enormous
success and well worth the $3,000,000 investment. $300,000 was raised through private
fundraising efforts. The playability and flexibility of the artificial surface has improved the quantity
and quality of play for all users and lowered maintenance costs for the Town.
The track has become extremely popular among seniors who congregate during the day and early
evenings to walk. The track and field side of Victory Field, along with the tennis, and basketball
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courts are in need of major renovation. Upgrades and new features should include: a natural or
artificial surface, field, court track and parking lighting, track, and field amenities, upgraded tennis
and basketball courts, additional parking, spectator seating, benches, tot lot resurfacing,
appropriate storage units, and multiple accessibility adjustments.
The multi-purpose stands were replaced along with the press box. Unfortunately, the press box is
not accessible to the disabled since the elevator is not in working condition.
Victory Field is irrigated. Fertilization needs are based on the results of annual soil fertility tests.
Practice and game use should be monitored closely on this field in order to protect turf quality
and reduce weed infestation.
However, this may be difficult to do so as this grass field is utilized by high school, youth and adult
practices and games on a regular and scheduled basis. Consideration of installing an artificial
surface with field lights would satisfy use requirements and would allow for multiple uses of the
facility per day as needed as this field is integral part of the Town's main athletic and recreational
complex.
Characteristic Rating Comments
Turf Density/Quality 8 Very Good
Thatch <1/2 inch Optimum
Weeds 7 Center Field-clover/crabgrass/chickweed
Compaction 5 Optimum for athletic fields
Tensile 5 Optimum for athletic fields
Disease None observed
Insects None Observed
Additional Recommendations:
1. New track and field facility
2. New surface for the Mary Williams Shea tennis courts
3. New surface for the basketball court
4. Add new lighting
5. New tot lot surface
6. Install shade trees
7. Install bleachers and benches
8. Install signs to alert users of game and event schedules
9. Park needs storage building
10. Pave area from beginning of track straight to Marion Road
11. Additional parking spots including turn around opportunity
12. Consider synthetic grass in field lighting for inside the track
13. Internet Connection
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ADA Minimum Compliance Recommendations:
Minimum Compliance
Restrooms in field house • Establish an accessible route between the facilities.
Note the following areas of concern: • Add a concrete pad under the bleachers and extend it 4'on
Minimum Compliance all sides of the bleachers.
• Sink pipes should be uniformly laid out as well as wrapped. Entry into nlav structure from track
• Entry doors weight exceeds tolerances and do not meet The sloped walkway does not provide a 5'level landing at
ADAAG. the pull side of the gate.A person using a wheelchair will
Rama into rear of field house get their foot rests caught in gate mesh.
The ramp has a vertical lip at the bottom and is a hazard. Minimum Compliance
Minimum Compliance • Remove gate OR make gate accessible and
• Remove vertical lip. establish a 5'level landing.
Slone to access road via double Bate Plav structure
If this is a pedestrian entrance,the existing slope is too The structure is,in general,accessible;however,there is
steep to be easily traversed. only one transfer entrance/platform.
Minimum Compliance Minimum Compliance
• Either replace existing slope with a ramp(or a 5% • Add a transfer entrance.
walkway)OR ensure an alternate accessible route is Accessible walkwav around nlav structure
nearby. The Play structure,unlike others,has a wide walkway
Sloped walkwav to lot adiacent to field house around it.The structure is fortunate to have trees around
This walkway has a slope of approximately 10.7%but half of it to provide shade that could also shade future
could be fairly easily re-graded and made into a ramp. benches and picnic tables.
Minimum Compliance Minimum Compliance
• Either replace existing slope with a ramp(or a 5% • Head up trees to at least 8'so that when wet,
walkway)OR ensure an alternate accessible route is they do not hang below 80".
nearby. Plav structure entry Bate and fencine alone,
Refreshment stands servine window Orchard Street
The window is 37"high which works for people standing For scooter users or parents with double strollers,the
however it is too high for a person seated in a wheelchair entry is awkward because of its narrowness.A person
or scooter to utilize. using a wheelchair will get foot rests caught in mesh.
Minimum Compliance Minimum Compliance
• Either provide a lower counter OR raise the exterior grade • Make gate accessible.
approximately 4"so that the counter would then be no Orchard Street sidewalks
more than 34"high. The existing sidewalks have a variety of tripping hazards
Pathwav alone basketball and tennis courts including vertical displacements,holes and patches.The
There is an informal pathway but it is not accessible. sidewalks are 54"wide but do not have passing locations
Seating options are limited. (5'X 5').From a practical standpoint,the sidewalks are
Minimum Compliance not wide enough for two people to walk side by side
• All features must be connected by an accessible route. comfortably and allow someone to pass.The planting
Gate to courts strip is not level with the sidewalk-creating a tripping or
A person using a wheelchair will get their foot rests caught twisted ankle hazard.Where the strip is compacted dirt,
in mesh.The gate does not open a fully because of the pedestrians are likely crossing Orchard Street despite the
adjacent landscape grade and there is no connecting absence of a crosswalk.
accessible route. Minimum Compliance
Minimum Compliance • Establishing 5'x 5'passing locations along the
• Make gate accessible. sidewalk at reasonable intervals not to exceed
Gate to track from narkine area 200'.
The path is not paved and obviously puddles. Repair sidewalks accordingly.
Minimum Compliance Track entrance alone Orchard Street sidewalk
• Establish an accessible route from the parking lot to the This entrance is used frequently however there is no
track. accessible route from the sidewalk to the track,despite a
Bleachers and Late in between track and tennis gentle slope.The gate is not accessible
courts Minimum Compliance
There is no accessible route connecting the courts to the • Establish an accessible route from the sidewalk
track and the bleachers are not located on an accessible to the field.
route.
• Make gate accessible.
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Track entrance at yarkiniz lot 2.Install shade trees
The existing walkway is 11%.There is no level landing at 3.Install benches
the gate entrance. 4.Add new lighting
Minimum Compliance 5.Install new irrigation system
• Establish an accessible route from the sidewalk 6.Install signs to alert users of game and event schedules
to the track. 7.New surface for the Mary Williams Shea tennis courts
• Establish an accessible route to the bench and 8•New surface for the basketball court
trash can. 9.Park needs storage building
• If gate is kept,make accessible including a level 10.Put up signs to alert of games and events
landing and 18"clear space on latch side. 11.Pave area from beginning of track straight to Marion
Road
U.Consider synthetic grass on football/baseball
Additional Recommendations: field/soccer/lacrosse
1.New track and field facility
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Bleacher Comparison:
Existing Bleachers=
Track= (1) 15'x 5' =30 people
(2) 15' x 5' moveable bleachers = 60 People
Total: 90 People
Tennis Courts = (1) 15'x 5' = 30 people
Total: 30 People
Proposed Bleachers=
Track= (10) 3 row bleachers at 15'x 5' =300 people
(4) 3 row bleachers at 15'x 5' = 120 people
Total: 420 People
Tennis Courts = (2) 3 row bleachers= 60 people
Total: 60 People
Basketball = (1) 3 row bleacher at 15'x 5' = 30 people
Total: 30 People
Existing vs. Proposed Grass Area inside Track
Existing Grass Area in Track= 114,000 sf
Proposed Grass Area in Track=92,071 sf
Reduction in Grass Area =$22,000 sf.
Proposed Field Size=330'x 210'
NFHS Minimum Field Size
Soccer Min. Size= 300' x 165'
Field Hockey Min. Size = 300' x 120'
Men's Lacrosse Min. Size= 330'x 180'
Women's Lacrosse Min. Size = 330'x 180'
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