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Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In New England Park Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In New England Park
Matt Damon Lobbies For 'Beautiful' Statue Of Robin Williams In New England Park Robin Williams died 10 years ago, but he lives on in the movies, shows, and comedy specials he created during his long and impressive career. Now one artist wants to bring him back into the real world to comfort anyone who needs it.  Cambridge native Matt Damon hopes it will happen.  During an interview for his new movie "The Instigators," Damon said he'd heard of a proposal to honor the late actor that he called "beautiful." The idea is to cast a bronze statue of Robin Williams and place it on the bench in the Boston Public Garden, where the two had an iconic scene in the fi…
$32M Listing: Former College Dorms For Sale On Picturesque New England Street $32M Listing: Former College Dorms For Sale On Picturesque New England Street
$32M Listing: Former College Dorms For Sale On Picturesque New England Street A set of brownstones, which used to be college dorms, are being sold on a scenic Massachusetts street. Just three blocks away from the Boston Public Garden, 125-127 Commonwealth Avenue is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” according to its listing – but it’ll cost you a pretty penny. The $32.5 million property is comprised of two contiguous brownstones standing five stories tall with Gilded Age details and a combined 16,500 square feet of space. The property has plenty of Gilded Age details and carvings.  Zillow/Paul Gleason, Fairfield Realty Though the building is currently l…