For the Aspen Times Weekly
Well, it’s been rough. The last 10 months of pandemic disruptions have fundamentally shifted our lives. And, though summer and fall offered the chance to socialize, dine, and attend events outdoors, we’re back inside again as the pandemic stretches into a dark winter and the beginning of 2021. As we wade through the dark months, it’s more important than ever to find ways to recommit to the safety of our community while finding daily inspiration and levity.
Up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, people are finding unique ways to keep us connected, bring creativity into our home and make the best of this challenging time.
Can Boston become a âwinter cityâ?
How a âwinter placemakingâ plan could help communities and businesses get through the dark season ahead.
By Janelle Nanos Globe Staff,Updated December 18, 2020, 9:43 a.m.
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In the Seaport, holiday lights are all around a curling ice sheet that is open for use by the public.Jim Davis/Globe Staff
With temperatures dropping, COVID-19 cases surging, and a vaccine still months away from the public at large, thereâs little doubt that a dark winter is ahead for the Commonwealth. But in a series of new efforts, cities like Worcester, Salem, and North Adams are trying to counter that darkness with light.