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Boston reveals that its snow has finally melted | Boston reveals that its snow has finally melted |
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So, finally it has gone. | So, finally it has gone. |
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has announced that the city’s once-vast pile of filthy snow and ice has melted away. Not bad given that it’s mid July and the temperature is in the upper 30s. | Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has announced that the city’s once-vast pile of filthy snow and ice has melted away. Not bad given that it’s mid July and the temperature is in the upper 30s. |
The snow and ice had been piled up into a tower more than 75 feet high after a winter that saw more than 110 inches dumped on to the city, the Associated Press said. | The snow and ice had been piled up into a tower more than 75 feet high after a winter that saw more than 110 inches dumped on to the city, the Associated Press said. |
The persistent pile prompted Mr Walsh to hold a contest for who could guess when it would melt. He has said he will announce the winners at some point on Wednesday. | The persistent pile prompted Mr Walsh to hold a contest for who could guess when it would melt. He has said he will announce the winners at some point on Wednesday. |
Gov Charlie Baker captured the mood on Tuesday, tweeting: “Our nightmare is officially over!” | Gov Charlie Baker captured the mood on Tuesday, tweeting: “Our nightmare is officially over!” |
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