Fiberglass livestock has been spotted “grazing” in front of local civic and commercial buildings in Webster, Dudley, and Oxford. But before you say “Eww!” — or even more appropriately “Ewe!” — rest assured that no one is trying to pull the wool over one’s eyes with this faux flock popping up in front of banks, municipal buildings, and storefronts. In fact, “Slater’s Sheep,” as they have been called, is a community art project supporting the …
Rabbits hopped into Dedham, cows grazed around Boston, and foxes will trot through Foxboro this summer as part of a public art project. The Foxboro Cultural Council is seeking five local artists to participate in the public art, tourism, and charitable event that will place five decorated, four-foot-tall foxes around the uptown area for its Fox-in-the-Boro art walk. A map will lead folks around uptown Foxboro to find each fox and recognize the participating artists …
At Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice, a few yards away from U.S. Highway 136, there are a group of graves marking the final resting place for local infants and babies. The only thing noting this area’s importance is a plot marker, and instead of a number a sign reads “Babyland.” Robin Butler said she noticed the marker in 2019 while she was teaching her grandson to drive. She made him stop so she could get …
YORK – It is official: the much-anticipated Towers of York tour is now open and going strong. Late last week all 15 of the large water tower replicas were installed at York locations where everyone – residents and visitors alike – can easily find and enjoy them. To best way accomplish the latter – obtain full enjoyment and appreciation – folks are advised to stroll up for a close look. Those who do so will …