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Watertown Plants Miyawaki Forest to Boost Urban Biodiversity and Environmental Education
WATERTOWN, MA – In a collaborative effort, local residents, city leaders, and environmental volunteers have transformed a portion of the lawn at Watertown’s Lowell Elementary School into a Miyawaki Forest. Using a method pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this forest will serve as a green oasis in the city, designed to foster rapid growth,…
Read MoreFree Health and Wellness Fair for Senior Citizens Happening This Week
Watertown – The City of Watertown’s Department of Senior Services is offering a free Health & Wellness Fair to all senior citizens on Wednesday, November 15th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue in Watertown. Schedule of Presentations12pm Watertown Senior Services – Welcome Intro ~ 12:10p12:15pm Watertown Council on…
Read MoreLawmakers & Activists Hope to “Make Polluters Pay” During Kickoff Event at Watertown Arsenal
WATERTOWN – State lawmakers, local activists, congressional representatives, and members of the community were among those in attendance for an event announcing new legislation that would charge fossil fuel companies to create a Superfund. The superfund could generate as much as $10 million in the first ten years. The money would be used for environmental…
Read MoreCity Council Approves Funds to Resurface Victory Field with New Turf
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council approved a $1.5 million order to resurface the Victory Field turf with a new type of artificial turf material. The motion passed 6-3 following over two hours of impassioned statements from residents and city officials who spoke for an against the continuous use of artificial turf. Watch the full…
Read MoreA Running List of Watertown’s Environmental Milestones
Watertown resident Jolly Tager has compiled this list of various environmental and development milestones achieved by the City of Watertown over the years. Watch WCN’s story on Jolly’s efforts below:
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