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Spend New Yearâs Eve day with a dozen or so ice sculptures
By Diti Kohli Globe Correspondent,Updated December 30, 2020, 2:22 p.m.
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An ice sculpture with an encased heart at the end of Fan Pier as it slowly melts in the warm temperature Thursday morning.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
This New Yearâs Eve, big parties with champagne toasts are out â thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But at least there will be ice sculptures.
Boston Harbor Now is setting up the cold-weather creations in more than a dozen spots on the morning of Dec. 31. There, they will live from 1 p.m. to dusk for families to enjoy outdoors, while wearing masks and social distancing, of course. Previous years have brought sculptures of mermaids, squirrels, rams, sailboats, and more to the walking trail.
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.