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(Town of Brookline)
BROOKLINE, MA If you ever walked around Brookline and lamented the loss of trees near one of the many gas leaks around town or wondered what the town could do to save the trees as the climate changes, now s your chance to weigh in.
The town is developing an Urban Forest Climate Resiliency Master Plan and is presenting its latest drafted plan and asking for residents to weigh in once again.
The goal of the Master Plan is to proactively and equitably prepare for and protect against the impacts of climate change on Brookline s public and private trees, and in turn prepare for and mitigate impacts to the community and environment overall.
Kaplan Construction completes renovations at Greater Lowell YMCA
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Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across greater Boston, recently completed interior and exterior renovations and an addition to the Greater Lowell YMCA, 35 YMCA Drive.
Kaplan gutted approximately a third of the existing 45,000 square-foot building to update the YMCA for members, children and staff and increase capacity by 50%. New floors, walls, windows and lighting frame the modernized space, which features three preschool classrooms with dedicated toilet rooms, serving 60 children ages 2.9 to 5 years. A second entrance with separate access controls was built, offering families and staff increased security. Kaplan also fit out a 26-station computer lab, active science room and a common room with individual boys’ and girls’ bathrooms for school-age children. In addition, administrative areas received a faceli