Hello Friends!! I am a 34 y/o in Long Beach, CA :) After my visit to Boston/Salem, MA a few years ago - I've been OBSESSED with New England!! The history, landscapes, book shops, friendly people, and sights. My partner's family is actually from Springfield, MA and we're planning to visit them next summer! I am truly so excited to see western Mass.

For the past year, we've been talking about the idea of movig to New England with our goldendoodle when we finish our schooling (me- elementary school teacher, him - nurse) Ideally, in the next couple of years! It's a scary thought of leaving our families here in Southern California, but the places that align with our adventurous lifestyles out here are JUST SO EXPENSIVE? Truly outrageous to the say the least! Also - he has lots of family in western Mass, so we wouldn't be entirely alone!

Was wondering where are good places for young couples right now? We'd love a house near cozy coffee shops/cafes, antiquing, spooky history, hiking, and birding. Peaceful outdoor spaces are a must!

Thanks for reading :) Where are you from? What are your favorite things about New England?

I feel like I've had these headaches on and off for like a week now. I'm not dehydrated and I only get allergies in spring. So I'm curious if anyone else is getting them? I'm guessing it's the weather change? It's like right at the top of my head, sinus/temple area. They sort of feel like tension headaches but not where they would usually be. It's annoying me now. I feel fine other than this lingering headache 😂

Anyone ever have any issues with fertility centers of New England? Formerly known as fertility solutions. I was a patient at FS and now back again to be one but they were bought out by FCNE. Im honestly extremely disappointed by it so far. Just looking to hear other stories

Hey New Englanders!

Thanks for the positive vibes on the podcast earlier this week and to all those who listened!

I’m back looking for some stories/experiences/lore around the NH Wood Devil!

If you have any creepy, unexplained, weird experience in New England that you think could have been a Wood Devil. I’d love to hear it and potentially interview you!

Wood Devil Description:

7-9 foot tall Bigfoot like but rail thin Horse like face Grey hair/fur Awful odor Incredibly quick footed Moves perfectly silent Let’s out a loud scream of seen

Even if you don’t have an experience, any lore/leads/interesting stories are welcome.

Feel free to check the profile and follow the pod if this sounds like something up your alley!

TL;DR: Can anyone recommend a town or a B&B that has some actual activity ON Christmas Eve/Day?

My dad died a few years ago a week before Christmas, and my partner was beside himself with how to make the pain go away, but he knows I'm a huge Christmas person, and that the holiday was the one I used to spend with my dad growing up. So he whisks me away to this adorable B&B in Freeport, ME, where it snowed on Christmas Eve, we went ice skating at the LL Bean, drove around looking at lights, and day after Christmas did outlet shopping. The B&B was the best too: piano in the lobby, stockings on the doors, fireplaces in the rooms, the whole nine yards of holiday hubbub. Since then, we've gone to a different New England town seeking "The Christmas Spirit" from Dec 24-26.

All of the other posts I've found in this sub and others have given great recs of towns that have good Christmas fanfare in the weeks leading up to Christmas, but we tried one in the past and on the actual holiday, everything was just dead, it felt like Ghosttown Christmas, and I really need there to be something going on, at least where we are staying, to feel less alone at the holidays.

It could be as simple as a great neighborhood for a lights show, an amazing Christmas brunch, a holiday train display on 24/7 in the window of a local toy store, etc. I just need a little slice of something to hold onto to feel my dad still in the air each year.

Within 3 hours of Boston would be ideal.

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A video popped up on my feed about a guy who moved into a ghost town out west back in 2020, and never left. He found peace and solitude. Wondering if there's anything similar here in New England. Are there places that are minimally populated or semi-deserted wehre a person can find solitude? Doesn't necessarily have to be completely abandoned, but perhaps a partially deserted or a very low population town.

Looking for New Friends Near Concord, MA: Let’s Light Up and Hang Out!

Hey everyone! I’m reposting because I’ve been working on myself and feel way more ready to put myself out there. For now, you can call me Ella. I’m a copywriter living near Concord, MA, and I’m looking to build real friendships—bonus points if you’re also into 420-friendly vibes!

A Bit About Me:

•	Personality Vibes: Introverted, low-maintenance, and a slow texter (thanks, ADHD). That said, I love quality time when we hang out!
•	Hobbies I’ll Say Yes To: Shopping, spa days, travel, hiking, horseback riding, reading, watching horror/Disney/Marvel movies, and even dabbling in witchy stuff.
•	420 Friendly: I’m all about Coast chocolate bars or tinctures for my usual vibe, but I’m definitely down to smoke with friends. Maybe we can hit up a consumption lounge, check out a local cannabis event, or just chill with some snacks and a good movie.

Entertainment Loves:

•	Currently rewatching Parks and Rec, but also obsessed with 90 Day Fiancé and true crime (any fellow True Crime Obsessed podcast fans out there?).
•	Love memes, laughing over random stuff, or getting stoned and watching something hilarious.

Night-Out Ideas:

•	I work in Seaport, so I’m totally down for post-work drinks, cannabis-friendly hangouts, or just exploring fun spots together.
•	I don’t have a driver’s license, but Uber and public transit keep me mobile, so don’t worry about logistics!

The Essentials:

•	I’m bisexual and currently dating around, but this post is 100% about finding friends—so please, no hookups or dating vibes (seriously, puke emoji).
•	Queer and progressive-minded people are my kind of crew! I’m live-and-let-live—whether you’re a poly vegan or a gun-slinging sheriff, just be kind and open-minded, and I’ll return the favor.
•	I’m introspective, a great communicator, and love meaningful conversations. Let’s skip the surface-level stuff and really connect!

A Couple of Quick Notes:

•	I adore animals (I have a cat!) and grew up with dogs. Bonus points if you have pets or kids I can meet, but no pressure!
•	I’m not looking for penpals—let’s meet up IRL!
•	Please don’t message me with just “hi.” I’d love to hear about you, what caught your eye, or something fun we might bond over.

Finding adult friends can be tricky, but I’m hoping this post makes it easier—especially if you’re into cannabis-friendly hangouts, good vibes, and chill conversations. Let’s build a friendship that’s fun, laid-back, and full of laughs!

Drop me a message—can’t wait to hear from you. 😊

I need to get a bit more exercise and do something stress relieving after work. I live in a small city and don't mind walking after dark, but running for some reason just feels a bit less safe. I think getting a reflective safety vest would be good, but what should I do in terms of light? Headlamps seem to either fall off or give me a headache, so I don't want to use one.

What do y'all do?

Looking out the balcony on a lovely morning

I also posted this in r/boston, but figured I’d post it here as well to get more feedback:

“Hello! I (30M) have always dreamed of living in New England and recently I’ve been giving it more and more consideration. Boston is probably my top choice, but really I’m open to anywhere in New England/the north east. I currently live out west so I don’t have a ton of personal connections out there, so I figured I’d come to Reddit to see if anyone has any recommendations for civil/structural engineering firms in the area that are reputable. I’m specifically looking for a role as a bridge engineer. The two most important things that I’m looking for are the size of the company (ideally somewhere in the 50-200 range, I don’t want to work for one of the nation-wide firms) and office culture (along the same lines as company size, I really value working in-person and being somewhere where the employees enjoy working with each other). If anyone has any recommendation I’d love to hear them!

I don't begrudge the employees having the day off, but I thought MB was opened half day today. Christmas was the only closed, with Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve was half day.

Do I misremember ?

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Love being the 2024 NBA CHAMPS!

We hired this company to replace two exterior doors on our house. After signing a contract and paying the deposit in July, it was agreed and confirmed in writing that the estimate reflected the purchase of two doors which had a combined retail price of $2200 and would be ordered to custom specifications. I was informed that the installation would be carried out as soon as the materials were available. I received an email on Monday (November 4th) that the materials were ready and the installation would be carried out on Wednesday (November 6th). The work crew arrived on the 6th, removed my old doors, and began ripping out the frames. The supervisor or foreman person (not sure what they call it) told me he would be right back because he had to go pick up the doors. I believed that these doors he was referring to were the ones that were supposed to have been custom ordered, but once I saw them, I realized they were not the right ones. I called the office, and "B." (the manager/individual who signed the contract with me and confirmed that I would be receiving the doors I chose) soon arrived at the site and started giving me excuses about how they discussed this amongst themselves and decided I would be better off with these cheaper doors, etc. I told them to put back one of my original doors, board up the other opening with plywood, and come back with the correct doors. "B." said they couldn't do that because reasons. At this point it was obvious to me that they never ordered the custom doors I chose and made a conscious decision to deceive me in the hopes that I wouldn't notice until the job was completed, if ever. I knew they were trying to get me to "agree" to accept the cheaper doors and that this put me in a compromised position. "B." tried to corner me by asking for my consent and "approval" of the lower-quality products, and I told him that I no longer trusted him or believed anything he said, and that I did not accept these doors. Nevertheless, the holes in the house had to be closed somehow, and the only way they were willing to do that was by using the doors they had provided. They didn't even bother to paint one of the doors that needed it like the contract said they would, but it probably doesn't matter at this point because that door does not meet my needs for energy efficiency and security and will need to be replaced (in fact, both of these doors will need to be replaced, but the second one is a sliding door and didn't need to be painted).

Furthermore, these are not appropriate exterior doors for New England winter weather. These are not Energy Star qualified, and the ones I chose are ES qualified.

I almost forgot to mention the following: This company did not secure a building permit before starting the demolition, and right in the middle of everything, the city building inspector showed up and asked to see the permit. Since they didn't have one, the building inspector stopped the work and made them go downtown and get the permit. So not only is this company actively trying to scam hard-working, ordinary people in the community, they also don't even have their act together enough to know they need to secure a permit BEFORE they start the job.

Anyway, this company is now demanding that I pay the entire original balance on the contract, which was based on the higher price of the doors I chose (the doors they ended up installing retailed for less than $900 for both of them, while the ones I chose retailed for approximately $2200 for both), and threatening to put a lien on my house and to sic their collection agencies on me if I don't pay them the entire balance because I supposedly "unequivocally agreed" to the el-cheapo doors by "allowing" them to be installed (as if I am the one trying to stiff them).

I want other local homeowners to be aware of the dishonest and unethical business practices that Greater Boston Roofing uses so they can make a better choice than I did when it comes to choosing a contractor for their home improvement projects.

I would like to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Why are people in Connecticut so rude.

Hey everyone! We started a new weekly podcast that drops today on all things New England strange called Weirder After Dark! We are three cousins, born and raised in the North East, who mix humor with facts to take you on a journey into all things New England weird—our first episode, which drops today on The Haunted S.K. Pierce House. To give you a taste, we have future episodes on the Berkshire abductions, Jane Toppan (Serial Killer from MA), The Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone, Bridgewater Triangle, Smuttynose murders, Coos County Wood Devils, etc! We'd love to hear ideas on other local New England mysteries for us to go after! If you know/have anything spooky, share it here! Feel free to reach out if you've had any strange experiences with the paranormal, aliens, weird events, unknown artifacts, cryptids, or urban legends!

Also, if this sounds like your vibe, feel free to follow/subscribe/listen on the following platforms:

YouTube - u/WeirderAfterDark

Instagram - Weirder After Dark

Spotify - Weirder After Dark

Apple Podcasts - Weirder After Dark

Amazon Podcasts

Or anywhere you get your Podcasts!