Government · BioSafety Committee
Committee recommends approval of three biotech lab permits
Watertown BioSafety Committee recommended three biotech lab permits to the Board of Health.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Commission Approves Bike Path Compliance and Knotweed Management Plan
The Watertown Conservation Commission unanimously approved a bike path compliance certificate and a knotweed herbicide plan for 99 Coolidge Avenue. Conservation Agent Katie Swan confirmed soil stabilization during a site walk.
Government · City Council_ Committee on Rules and Ordinances
Rules Committee Recommends Revised Noise Ordinance to Council
Committee on Rules and Ordinances voted to recommend a revised Noise Ordinance to the City Council for first reading. Councilor John G. Gannon moved for approval, seconded by Councilor Lisa J. Feltner, and the motion passed unanimously.
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Trustees Extend Hours for World Cup Watch Party, Update Policy
Watertown library trustees voted unanimously to extend hours for World Cup watch party. The Board of Library Trustees voted on June 2 to extend hours until 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 for an outdoor World Cup Watch Party in Saltonstall Park, maintaining restroom access with one staff member on duty.
Government · Bike & Pedestrian Committee
Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Addresses Trail and Construction Safety
Watertown's Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee voted to ask Chair Jamie Burke to contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation about safety concerns at the Mass Central Rail Trail entrance on Beaver Street.
Government · Stormwater Advisory Committee
Committee discusses administrative code and plans education outreach
Stormwater committee discussed administrative requirements and future outreach at May 28 meeting.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning board approves two special permits
Watertown Zoning Board approved two special permits unanimously.
Government · City Council
City Council Approves $1.9 Million Debt Reduction Transfer
Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $1,887,000 transfer to reduce existing debt.
Government · Licensing Board
Licensing Board approves event permits, suspends Las Amigas
The Licensing Board approved four special event permits and four license renewals on May 21, while finding Las Amigas in violation and imposing a one-day suspension. Permits were approved for the Hellenic Cultural Center's Greek Festival in June and three St James Armenian Church events.
Government · Community Preservation
Community Preservation Committee approves $990,000 for Walker Pond Phase II
The Community Preservation Committee unanimously recommended $990,000 for Walker Pond Phase II design work.
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