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The North End’s Senior Playground

Posted on Author Matt ContiComments Off on The North End’s Senior Playground

3829669-5768828-thumbnailSam Allis opines in the Globe:

“Senior playgrounds apparently are popular in Europe and Asia, but not here. The closest thing to a senior sandbox in Boston are the boccie courts in the North End. They’re fine as far as they go, and they’re located near good cannoli, but boccie’s a guy thing. The city has beaucoup senior centers for both sexes, but not a dedicated outdoor exercise area just for them. I say, bring them on.”

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