Tanya Jackson+FollowCharles River dries up: Walk across it!The Charles River in West Roxbury has shrunk so much that even tiny shorebirds are strolling across the riverbed—and some locals are following suit, boots and all. The water is now so low between the kayak launch and Saw Mill Brook at Millennium Park that people are exploring the exposed riverbed, finding shells, water lilies, and even the mysterious Chinese mystery snail. Land plants are starting to reclaim what used to be underwater. This dramatic change is even more extreme than the 2022 drought. How do you feel seeing a river so transformed in your own backyard? #Pets #CharlesRiver #WestRoxbury00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowStrange glowing sky over West Roxbury explainedLast night, folks in West Roxbury and even as far as Truro spotted a mysterious glowing shape drifting across the sky. Social media buzzed with wild theories, but it turns out the spectacle was actually the result of a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. As the rocket climbed, it released excess fuel that froze into ice crystals, catching sunlight and creating that surreal, plasma-like glow. It’s amazing how something so otherworldly can have such a down-to-earth explanation! Anyone else catch the show, or have a theory before the real story came out? #Science #WestRoxbury #RocketLaunch00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowAdorable baby owl surprises West RoxburyA baby owl made an unexpected appearance right on Centre Street in West Roxbury, catching the attention of neighbors and passersby. It’s not every day you see wildlife up close in the city! If you spot an owlet like this, experts say it’s best to admire from a distance—don’t try to pick it up. If the little one looks hurt, call animal control for help. Have you ever seen wild animals in your neighborhood? Let’s share our stories and tips for keeping both animals and people safe! #Science #WestRoxbury #Wildlife40Share
russellolson+FollowWest Roxbury luxury apartments up for grabsA brand-new 70-unit luxury apartment building in West Roxbury is hitting the auction block this August, and it’s turning heads. The Linden, packed with modern amenities like a fitness center, EV charging, and even a dog wash, is being sold off in a foreclosure auction—something you almost never see for a property this size and quality in Boston. For neighbors and local renters, this could mean big changes: new owners, new management, maybe even new rental prices. What do you think—could this shake up the West Roxbury housing scene for better or worse? #RealEstate #WestRoxbury #BostonRealEstate30Share
