On Jan. 25, 1969, residents assembled at the State House to protest the extension of I-95 through greater Boston and ask that Gov. Sargent rethink his decision to support the highway. They were successful, saving thousands of homes and small businesses from being divided by the highway.
On Jan. 25, 2019, 50 years later, residents once again gathered at the State House to celebrate the anniversary of their victory. They held posters and signs to show support for the work that was done, and though there were several new faces, many of the original protestors came back for the anniversary with smiles on their faces.
