FOUND: Found holiday decorations near Boston City Hall Plaza.
Description
FOUND: I found a tote full of holiday decorations by the edge of Boston City Hall Plaza around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, December 2. A string of warm-white lights glowed softly under the streetlight, and a red velvet garland peeked out from beneath torn tissue. A small Santa figurine rested on top. I placed the tote on a nearby bench and left a note so the owner might recognize it. The bundle includes several strings of lights, a garland, and a few ornaments. It felt like a piece of someone’s holiday season had slipped away in the evening breeze, and I wanted to help bring it back to its rightful home.
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