On this day in 1776, a weary Colonel Henry Knox and his band of men arrived in Cambridge after hauling 60 tons of artillery 300 miles all the way from Fort Ticonderoga in New York. With few roads along the way, it was a daring and brutal journey over snow and ice, and across lakes, rivers, and mountains. Read the full article → from On this day in history: The journey of General Henry Knox
My birdfeeders have been hubs of activity this past week. At one point today I counted eight blue jays all vying for a spot. Much squabbling ensued. Read the full article → from Photos: Busy birdfeeders
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently approved a handful of buildings to be nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and Southborough’s South Union School made the list. Read the full article → from State nominates Southborough’s South Union School as historic place
One of my favorite things about this blog is the opportunity to share photos of the events and happenings around town — whether they’re ones I’ve taken myself or (better yet!) ones you’ve sent in. Here’s a look back at some of the big stories of 2010 as told through pictures. Read the full article → from A look back: The year in photos
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
It’s a cute house. It’s in a good location. It’s priced at the bottom of the market. But the town-owned affordable home at 209 Parkerville Road has been on the market now for six months. Read the full article → from Affordable house on Parkerville Road still on the market
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week