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Matthew Dickey on Instagram: "The opening shot is taken from the balcony of the Massachusetts State House. What a view! Now, how did I get up there? I was lucky to be invited by @massgovernor to attend the official State House tree lighting. The wild part of the evening was talking urbanism with @kimdriscollma! (Yes, I absolutely want to explore Salem more). Now it wouldn’t be a proper post without some history. So, did you know that Christmas trees were outlawed and punished in Massachusetts!?