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Residents being offered the opportunity to enhance their neighborhoods with a variety of tree species
WATERTOWN — As spring approaches, the Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is gearing up for its annual boulevard tree planting initiative. The Forestry Department anticipates the arrival of 1”+ caliper trees during the week of April 15, offering residents the opportunity to enhance their neighborhoods with a variety of tree species.
Watertown Residents Invited to Participate in Earth Day Park Clean-Up Drive
The City of Watertown Park, Rec, & Forestry Department has initiated a clean-up drive for its parks, bike trails, and city-owned land. The initiative, scheduled from April 22 to April 27, 2024, is open to all community members.
Watertown Residents: Claim Your 2 Free Tons of Compost Annually with Municipal Utility Bill
The Public Service Announcement Solid Waste, a part of Public Works, has stated that each Watertown city residence is eligible for 2 free tons of compost annually with a Municipal Utility bill. To claim the free compost at the Watertown Regional Landfill, residents must present their Watertown Municipal Utility bill.
Join the Annual Spring Tree Planting Program in Watertown: Improve Your Neighborhood and Quality of Life
The Watertown Park, Rec, and Forestry Department is planning its annual spring boulevard tree planting program. The program, starting in mid-April, allows residents to plant various tree species in their neighborhoods. Parks and Forestry Superintendent, Matt Brandsrud, mentioned the program's benefits such as cleaner air and shade, and invited residents to join.
Local Law Student, Justin Larson, Gains Practical Experience with Watertown Law Firm Externship
Justin Larson, a law student at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, completed an externship at Austin, Strait, Benson, Thole & Koehn LLP in Watertown. Larson, a South Dakota State University graduate, had prior connections with some partners at the firm. His externship, following his first year of law school, involved various tasks including assisting with mediations and jury trials, conducting research, and drafting documents.
Watertown's Annual Clean-Up Week: Important Information for Residents
The City of Watertown is bringing back its Annual City Wide Clean-Up Week, starting on Monday, April 22, and ending on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Residents are encouraged to place items on their boulevards from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21 for collection. Timely placement is crucial as the city will not revisit areas for collection.
Watertown Residents: Purchase Your Green 95 Gallon Yard Waste Containers Now
The City of Watertown is selling yard waste containers. The Solid Waste Division of Public Works provides these containers for yard waste storage and disposal. They have wheels and lids, similar to the blue 95 gallon garbage containers.
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