Word: watertown
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...effort to address the questions of Watertown residents raised by the University’s recent purchase of the Arsenal complex and the effects that the purchase will have on the city’s revenue, Harvard’s Office of Government, Community and Public Affairs this week mailed a letter to all the city’s property owners...
Power said in an interview yesterday that Harvard understands there are many members of the Watertown community who are very concerned about the effect that Harvard’s purchase will have—especially given the importance that Watertown had placed upon the property for future revenue...
However, Power said that through this letter and other efforts of her office, Harvard is trying to show members of the Watertown community, who have had no prior direct relations with the University, that Harvard does care about the communities it is located within...
However some leaders of the Watertown community questioned the University’s decision to send such a letter...
...Harvard paying for a direct mailing to all residents instead of paying the full taxes [owed if exemption existed]?” said State Representative Rachel Kaprielian, a Democrat who represents Watertown...