What’s Hiding in Backyards?
Unearthing New England’s Forgotten Underground Garbage Cans A few weeks ago, a friend called me over to check out something weird in their backyard. Tucked under some leaves and surrounded by dried grass was a rusted metal hatch. It looked solid—heavy-duty—and was stamped with “Somerville, Mass.” We couldn’t figure out what it was. A water … Read more