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Massachusetts Town Using COVID Relief Money To Pay For 10 Turkey Statues

Turkeys are known to take over sidewalks, front yards and even fall out of trees in Brookline. Yes, that's a thing.

(CBS Boston)

February 23, 2024

BROOKLINE - There is no hiding the fact that one Massachusetts town has faced its fair share of turkey troubles.

Find out what's happening in Brooklinefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

They are known to take over sidewalks, front yards and even fall out of trees in Brookline. Yes, that's a thing.

"I didn't realize that they slept in trees sometimes, so I have been walking home at night and they have just sort of fallen out. 2 a.m. when you're walking home after a long shift, it's terrifying. The turkeys own Brookline. We are just living in it," said Meaghan Murphy.

Find out what's happening in Brooklinefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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