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Neighbors press Watertown commission to repair Adams Road Park; commissioners add it to top priorities
Summary
A resident described a broken fence, overgrown trees and a recent dog injury at Adams Road Park and urged immediate maintenance. The commission moved Adams Road to the top three priorities for Staver Fund spending and asked the director for pricing and a plan.
A Watertown resident told the Park and Recreation Commission the fence at Adams Road Park is “completely falling apart,” described overgrown landscaping and said a dog was hurt there last week, urging the commission to prioritize maintenance and modest safety repairs.
The resident, who gave a street address and identified herself during public comment, also said she has applied for a $100,000 Lowe’s community grant and offered to help organize volunteers. "The fence is completely falling apart... a dog got hurt there last week," she told the commission, urging immediate action to prevent injury to small children and pets.
Commissioners discussed the site in detail, noting there are access driveways and that some park areas are overgrown; they agreed Adams Road Park requires “bare‑bones” repairs first (fence repair, cleanup, removal of hazardous trees) before any expansion. Director Michael was directed to visit the site, prepare a short list of safety repairs and return with contractor estimates; commissioners discussed rough cost ranges and said a basic repair package could be in the low five‑figure range depending on scope.
The Adams Road request informed the commission’s motion to reprioritize the Staver Fund; commissioners moved Adams Road into the commission’s top three priorities so staff could scope immediate safety work while larger projects (like the tennis courts) move through procurement and possible financing discussions.
Next steps: Director Michael will produce a brief estimate and scope options for Adams Road Park that the commission can vet and include in its recommendation to the town council. The commission also encouraged community volunteers to assist with non‑hazardous cleanup under staff supervision.
