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Eyes On the Street: Days After the Storm, Boston’s Sidewalks Are An Inaccessible Mess

Thousands of different property owners are responsible for clearing the city's sidewalks, and there's considerable variation in sidewalk accessibility after winter storms.

Christian MilNeil

January 29, 2026

Eyes On the Street: Days After the Storm, Boston’s Sidewalks Are An Inaccessible Mess