(CORRECTION: The story has been updated to include two areas where trees will be removed. The previous story only referenced Keith Street).

A total of 17 shade trees off in East Watertown will be removed as part of the construction projects after City Manager George Proakis gave his approval.

The trees to be removed include nine along Mt. Auburn Street as part of the reconstruction of the street and eight on Keith Street located on a property where a home is planned to be built.

The trees on Mt. Auburn Street include five Honeylocust, a Red Maple, a King Crimson Norway Maple, a Kwanzan Cherry, and a Callery Pear. On Keith, six Norway Maples, an Ailanthus and an American Elm will be removed.

Proakis’ decision was made using an assessment provided by Department of Public Works Director T

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