The City of Boston is having a contest called, Deck the Rooftops, where residents can enter into six categories, including balcony or porch, apartment building and best street. Photos can be submitted at www.cityofboston.gov/deckthecity. The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 16th and there will be public voting starting Tuesday, December 19, 2012. More details in the flyer below and here in pdf form. Business owners can also enter the separate Deck the Windows contest.
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