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Waves breached a wall in Winthrop Saturday. Getty Images

    Mass. digs out from massive snowstorm

    At Boston Public Garden, Jack Boyce, 2, enjoyed a New England winter rite of passage: tasting some winter snow.

    At Boston Public Garden, Jack Boyce, 2, enjoyed a New England winter rite of passage: tasting some winter snow.
    Aram Boghosian |
    Joe Ciolino and his son, John, sat in a small snow fort in Boston Common.

    Joe Ciolino and his son, John, sat in a small snow fort in Boston Common.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Nareisa Niedl helped her daughter, Olivia, build a snowman in Boston Common.

    Nareisa Niedl helped her daughter, Olivia, build a snowman in Boston Common.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Residents on N Street in South Boston  shoveled out on Sunday afternoon.

    Residents on N Street in South Boston shoveled out on Sunday afternoon.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    MBTA passengers boarded a Green Line train at Kenmore Square as service restarted shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday.

    MBTA passengers boarded a Green Line train at Kenmore Square as service restarted shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday.
    Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff |
    William Curdo got a roof's-eye view of the snowfall as he cleaned off his car on  M Street in South Boston.

    William Curdo got a roof's-eye view of the snowfall as he cleaned off his car on M Street in South Boston.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    An umbrella and a chair served as a parking spot saver in South Boston on Sunday.

    An umbrella and a chair served as a parking spot saver in South Boston on Sunday.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    About 50 people participated in a planned snowball fight in Boston Common Sunday afternoon.

    About 50 people participated in a planned snowball fight in Boston Common Sunday afternoon.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Emerson student Mick Jacobs (left) hurled a snowball.

    Emerson student Mick Jacobs (left) hurled a snowball.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Thomas Appleton and his 4-year-old son, Nalu, rode a sled down a small hill in Boston Common.

    Thomas Appleton and his 4-year-old son, Nalu, rode a sled down a small hill in Boston Common.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Two dogs played in the snow in Boston Common.

    Two dogs played in the snow in Boston Common.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    After seeing a family member off, the Villamil family of Boston paused to watch planes out a window at Logan Airport.

    After seeing a family member off, the Villamil family of Boston paused to watch planes out a window at Logan Airport.
    Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff |
    A coat hung on a shovel as South Boston residents dug out from the snowstorm Sunday.

    A coat hung on a shovel as South Boston residents dug out from the snowstorm Sunday.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    A tree fall on a home on Main Street in Hanover.

    A tree fell on a home on Main Street in Hanover.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    While the walkways were clear in Hull, ice still covered the facades of business storefronts on Nantasket Avenue.

    While the walkways were clear in Hull, ice still covered the facades of business storefronts on Nantasket Avenue.
    Barry Chin/Globe Staff |
    Joe Laspada, owner of Bridgeman's Restaurant in Hull, cleared the ice from the front of his restaurant.  This is the worst I've seen since we've been here in the 11 years we've owned Bridgeman's.

    Joe Laspada, owner of Bridgeman's Restaurant in Hull, cleared the ice from the front of his restaurant.
    Barry Chin/Globe Staff |
    The parking lot of the Hanover Mall served as a staging area for up to 100 utility trucks on Sunday afternoon.

    The parking lot of the Hanover Mall served as a staging area for up to 100 utility trucks on Sunday afternoon.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    Snow removal continued Sunday at Logan Airport as flights resumed for the first full day since the storm.

    Snow removal continued Sunday at Logan Airport as flights resumed for the first full day since the storm.
    Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff |
    People lined up to go through security in Terminal A at Logan Airport.

    People lined up to go through security in Terminal A at Logan Airport.
    Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff |
    Leo Verrochi leaned out a window to clean off the roof of his front porch in Quincy.

    Leo Verrochi leaned out a window to clean off the roof of his front porch in Quincy.
    Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff |
    A utility worker checked out ice-covered power lines in Hull.

    A utility worker checked out ice-covered power lines in Hull.
    Barry Chin/Globe Staff |
    Snow was piled high at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Pacific Street in South Boston.

    Snow was piled high at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Pacific Street in South Boston.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    Jessica Mercaldi took a break as Sean Ledwidge shoveled out a car on Marine Road in South Boston.

    Jessica Mercaldi took a break as Sean Ledwidge shoveled out a car on Marine Road in South Boston.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    A vehicle was partly submerged in ice and water near Adduci Way in Hull.

    A vehicle was partly submerged in ice and water near Adduci Way in Hull.
    Barry chin/globe staff |
    A woman walked past a man with a snowblower in Boston’s Back Bay on Sunday.

    A woman walked past a man with a snowblower in Boston’s Back Bay on Sunday.
    Mario Tama/Getty Images |
    The storm surge tossed large rocks and other debris onto Rebecca Road in Scituate.

    The storm surge tossed large rocks and other debris onto Rebecca Road in Scituate.
    jonathan wiggs/globe staff |
    National Grid employees met with utility workers from South Carolina for a planning session in Hanover Sunday morning.

    National Grid employees met with utility workers from South Carolina for a planning session in Hanover Sunday morning.
    Charles Krupa/Associate d Press |
    Ron Lund made his way with propane tanks on Otis Road in Scituate.

    Ron Lund made his way with propane tanks on Otis Road in Scituate.
    jonathan wiggs/globe staff |
    Vehicles lined up at a gas station on Route 3A in Scituate.

    Vehicles lined up at a gas station on Route 3A in Scituate.
    Jonathan Wiggs/globe staff |
    Residents on Shawmut Avenue in Boston dug out after the storm.

    Residents on Shawmut Avenue in Boston dug out after the storm.
    John Tlumacki/Globe Staff |
    Water closed in on Andrea Giacomozti and her daughter Gavin of Turner Road in Scituate.

    Water closed in on Andrea Giacomozti and her daughter Gavin of Turner Road in Scituate.
    DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF |
    PFC Juan Jimens with the 11 82nd National Guard looked over a flooded Turner Road in Scituate.

    PFC Juan Jimens with the 11 82nd National Guard looked over a flooded Turner Road in Scituate.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff |
    A snowboarder caught some air on Boston Common.

    A snowboarder caught some air on Boston Common.
    Charles Krupa/AP |
    Quincy, MA--2/9/2013 A National Grid utility worker works on a power line on Washington Steet on Saturday February 9 2013. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) Topic: 10storm Reporter:

    A National Grid utility worker worked on a power line.
    Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff |

    A snowblower sprayed as winds gusted.
    Stan Grossfeld/ Globe Staff |
    Frank Baldwin crested a hill of snow in Salisbury.

    Frank Baldwin crested a hill of snow in Salisbury.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |
    Zachary Lavalley, 4, relaxed at the Salisbury senior center, where many sought refuge.

    Zachary Lavalley, 4, relaxed at the Salisbury senior center, where many sought refuge.
    ARAM BOGHOSIAN FOR THE GLOBE |
    Boylston Street was a pedestrian walkway at midday Saturday.

    Boylston Street was a pedestrian walkway at midday Saturday.
    John Tlumacki/globe staff |
    Waves crashed over sand barriers and destroyed the decks of shorefront houses on Plum Island.

    Waves crashed over sand barriers and destroyed the decks of shorefront houses on Plum Island.
    Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe |

    Waves breached a wall in Winthrop Saturday.
    Getty Images |
    Aengus Mcallister emerged with his snow brush from his vehicle on Beacon Hill.

    Aengus Mcallister emerged with his snow brush from his vehicle on Beacon Hill.
    JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF |

    A Winthrop resident shoveled as the waves crashed nearby.
    Getty Images |

    Snowdrifts completely covered cars in South Boston.
    David L. Ryan / Globe Staff |

    In South Boston, residents began to dig out their cars.
    David L. Ryan / Globe Staff |

    One person strapped on a snowboard to navigate the wintry streets.
    David L. Ryan / Globe Staff |

    Snow covered the steps of homes in South Boston.
    David L. Ryan / Globe Staff |
    A Needham resident shoveled his driveway.

    A Needham resident shoveled his driveway.
    Bill Greene/Globe Staff |
    Danny Gray, 6, took a rest from shoveling in Newton.

    Danny Gray, 6, took a rest from shoveling in Newton.
    Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff |
    Nicole Lacoursiere of North Andover made a snow angel.

    Nicole Lacoursiere of North Andover made a snow angel.
    Elise Amendola/associated press |
    Shea, 6 and Sienna, 4, Brearley slid down their grandparents' front steps in Lexington.

    Shea, 6 and Sienna, 4, Brearley slid down their grandparents' front steps in Lexington.
    Joanne Rathe/ Globe Staff |