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I’m a single parent interested in moving with my soon to be 7 yo child. I’m interested in areas with good school systems. Where we are currently living is ok for now, but would like to move between this and next year.

Currently interested in Beverly, Lexington, and Belmont. Open to other areas, as well. Thank you!

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My boyfriend is a transplant from Texas but has been living here for 6 years, and I’m a recent transplant from Cali. It started out as a little bit between us, to try to sound more like the people around us on the North Shore. Now I’ve fucked up the way I say “sauce” permanently. 😭 Anyone else have this experience? Is it nigh-universal?

Title says it all.

I’ve never played, but I’m wanting to learn and start playing. Any advice how to start, and where to start would be great. Thanks!

Hello fellow Bostonians! This weekend i had my first ever skiing experience and I absolutely loved it. Despite all the negative reviews I received from a lot of people, besides the dressing up for it part, everything else was so much fun!

I fell several times on the bunny slope but I managed to complete it and even got off the ski lift without falling, on my third attempt haha.

I grew up in a country that gets next to no snow, but as soon as I experienced my first in the US, I was in love! Given the recent political scenario, who knows, I might be asked to leave soon, but I really do want to learn how to ski before that could happen!!

Now for the real question, I do not have a car since I live in the city, so whats my best option? I also feel that I should get 1 or 2 lessons to begin with. Also, I’m not sure if every ski lodge has rentals, the one I went to definitely did! (I got there this weekend as a couple friends drove me up and taught me the basics)

Given these three considerations (no car, lessons, rentals), does anyone have any suggestions as to what my best option would be??

Appreciate any suggestions, thank you!!

First good snow in a dedicated backyard, siblings made their first

Just drive home from Malden to Waltham and a good 80% of the roads hadn’t been touched at all. Not highways, but certainly main surface streets. We didn’t see a single salt truck or plow until the last mile or so and half of those weren’t even operating, just casually rolling down the block.

You’d think they coulda, idk, preemptively salted things, but I guess lanes are made up anyways, and who needs traction when you have gumption?

Any suggestions for some place someone can teach me “Intro to Basic Gardening”?

I’m hoping to create a victory garden this upcoming year. BUT I also have a history of killing every plant I’ve ever touched, and I don’t know what I don’t know, so I don’t think YouTube will actually teach me successfully.

Are there any local classes or spots which teach beginners how to garden? Preference to suburbs or North Shore if it matters.

Thanks!

Hi everyone. I'd love to get your advice on this. I plan to propose to my girlfriend in early April. I am looking to host a "surprise" engagement party, likely the first or second Saturday of April. I've written out a prelim invite list and am realizing that it might be 70-80 people, which puts me at a full buyout. Does anyone have any suggestions for where are good spots to do this? I was hoping to spend ~$10K at most but could be convinced to go higher.

We live in the South End, so I'd like to go somewhere in the neighborhood but would consider going elsewhere for a good venue at a good price. Thank you!

Taking my gf to Boston for Valentine's Day. Need romantic dinner recommendations + an activity. I don't have a huge budget, but am more willing to splurge on a nicer dinner than the activity. I've looked into sunset cruises and shows and want to know what's the best deal out there. Lmk if there's any other entertainment that would be nice or if you have a nice boat you would like to take us around in ;)

Looking for insurance based rehab facilities that’s not overly preachy or commercialized. First choice is McLean but I was told their Naukeag program is only for two weeks which is less than ideal. I’m looking for 4 weeks program. Thanks in advance.

Sad to say, it's been far too long for a visit to the MFA. Always loved that place from my college days. I would highly recommend checking out the latest exhibit, Art and Democracy. It was strangely comforting/unnerving knowing that even today, we've been through this before. Check it out. https://www.mfa.org/exhibition/power-of-the-people-art-and-democracy

does anyone in this group have experience with legal actions against a condominium building for neglect? Or if you know of a lawyer I can connect with that has experience working against a property management group that would be really helpful. Thank you in advance.

Update: tickets have found a home

Got 2 floor seat tickets to the Jay & Silent Bob live event at 7pm. Wife got sick, so free to whoever DMs me first. Will transfer through Ticketmaster, just need your name and email address.

Need some control arms and don't have the garage space to do it myself. Anyone have good recs or places to avoid? Thanks in advance.

-Guy who never uses blinkah

Anyone else have power cutting on and off for a few seconds at a time Happen twice last night and happened just now.

Hey all, I’m trying to find some good running paths or roads that aren’t snowy/icy to be able to set some new PRs. Is Memorial drive usually cleared out during the daytime? Also open to any suggestions around Brookline/Newton or Cambridge. Thanks in advance!

I am taking my son to the baseball hall of fame and then to Boston and then to the basketball hall of fame on a road trip. In between the two we will have 2 days/nights in Boston. We are planning on going to a Red Sox game one of the nights. Other than that what would you guys recommend? Places to eat? Any famous pizza, chicken finger, ice cream, kid places? I have looked into freedom trail, Harvard square, back bay (is a runner and was going to stop by tracksmith), duckpin bowling. Any recommendations for must see things?

... photo, not camera. I know it is a huuuuuge longshot, but that photo means a lot to me and I'm devastated I lost it (I'd rather have lost the camera) 🫠.

I dropped it between the Whole Foods on Cambridge St. and New Chardon St/Canal st yesterday, and has two people in it (not like you find Polaroids on the ground every day). I'm willing to offer some sort of reward for it of course!

Thank you in advance!!!

On a short trip to Boston and I haven’t ever been before. I can stay at any Hilton owned hotel, I am a solo woman travel who loves art, music, and really authentic experiences. I want the best Boston has to offer. I keep seeing good things about Hilton Park plaza and Hilton Back Bay. Also, any local foods I should check it that you need to experience in Boston would be great appreciated!

Any help is greatly appreciated

Just saw this while driving, wanted to know if anyone saw it / has any news or info about it.

Was a two engine passenger airliner on landing approach to Logan.

Edit: It was close to the ground, dark gray coming from one engine.