Brave locals take the Polar Bear Plunge

Marina Tomao, 17, of Bedford High School who came with about seven more members of the school's swimming team, and Carol Band, right, of Arlington, who came with the Bratlett Babes of Arlington, were among those who took the frigid plunge.
Marina Tomao, 17, of Bedford High School who came with about seven more members of the school's swimming team, and Carol Band, right, of Arlington, who came with the Bratlett Babes of Arlington, were among those who took the frigid plunge.
(Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff)