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Town Schedules Public Hearing on Proposal to Remove Four Trees

WATERTOWN — Town officials have scheduled a public hearing on a proposal to remove four trees near Orchard Street, giving residents a formal chance to weigh in before any work proceeds. The town's Forestry Division, headquartered at 124 Orchard St. and reachable at 617-972-6420, is acce…

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Government · City Council

City Council approves revised noise ordinance

Watertown City Council approved a revised noise ordinance restricting commercial lawn and grounds maintenance equipment to 7:00 am to 5:00 pm hours, rejecting an attempt by Council member Caroline Bays to move the start time to 8:00 am.

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Watertown Marks CPA's 10th Year With Public Hearing

Watertown's Community Preservation Act is marking its tenth year with a public hearing for residents. The town-funded program, which supports open space, historic preservation, community housing and recreation projects through a dedicated tax surcharge, reaches the milestone as official…

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