As Boylston prepares for the traditional “perambulating of the bounds,” as required under state laws dating back to the 1600s, it is one of very few towns regularly undertaking the process.

This act is called perambulating and was handed down from ancient traditions in England. Perambulating involves locating and inspecting old granite markers or other landmarks that define town lines.

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Gentles and ladies! Upon the occasion of this fine Summer Day, let us please take our evening constitutional to the town Sitting Out Area to bask in and enjoy this unusually fine weather. But do ...

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Sounding like the scientist he is, Alan Streater stands along Main Street in Bethlehem, turns to a reporter and says with a sly grin: “Let’s do an experiment.” He is standing on a sidewalk ...

But Logan, never big on feelings, didn’t update his will, leaving in doubt his thoughts on a worthy successor and leaving his friends, family and associates to do “Sticker Perambulating ...

SINGAPORE — Candidates will be able to apply for police permits to use perambulating vehicles fitted with loudspeakers to deliver pre-recorded campaign messages in the run up to the General ...