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imustachelemeaning t1_j58vwha wrote

Reply to comment by thehuntforrednov in What kind of salary to make this [AL to MA] move equal? by thehuntforrednov

we have good mexican, run by mexicans and goods bbq run by geniuses. we just don’t post it or talk about it because we like to eat there unencumbered. source: former manager at a mexican restaurant where ex mexican presidents dine when they visit boston and former bartender at a bbq place where we don’t talk about it. bostonians rarely talk about things they truly love. we don’t ruin our places.

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topshotta617 t1_j58ugpw wrote

Reply to Got jumped by a driver trying to run a red by hoorayquestionmark

Hope you are good and BPD can help you out. I’m glad it didn’t end with bloodshed . Take it From someone that grew up in the inner city in Boston. Do not engage in traffic disputes if you value your life and safety, it’s not worth it. Crosswalks mean nothing to most Bostonian drivers never mind some tough guy wanna be . You could’ve been ran over and he probably wouldn’t have stopped. Be street smart and let these lowlifes go on their way without engaging.

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AnyRound5042 t1_j58ig59 wrote

Reply to How far outside of the city do you have to be for rental broker fees become less prevalent? by typicalfanofsports

Four apartments in Brighton, one in Allston, and two in Cambridge and I never paid a brokers fee. It takes extra work hunting but it's not like they're required. The landlord is supposed to pay it but they try to pass it off on you and you can say no. The landlord can then say no to you but they don't always. My general rule is too try to get at least one viewing a day (average, I'll do like four in one day and then none for a few days) knowing some of those will fall through and start four months before my intended move in date. I'll usually start looking before that but much more relaxed about it. If I get to crunch time (the month before the month of my intended move in date) without signing anything I start looking for three or four hours a day. Sometimes I'll be in the process to sign four or five apartments (I'm obviously not going to follow through on that many) and still be looking. If you're gonna be broke you gotta put in the work. Being lazy is for rich folk.

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biffNicholson t1_j58grbg wrote

Reply to comment by Fun_Aerie5234 in Creep on fire escape in Brighton by Fun_Aerie5234

No worries, if anyone says screw your window shut, dont do that, Would be bad news in a fire.

also when you buy that stick to wedge your window shut. save the 3 foot section and put it next to your bed. if anyone does come through the window hit them with it. one stick, two jobs.

I wouldn;t worry too much , folks like this have been around allston /brighton for ever and usually target the easiest places. since so many drunk college kids leave doors and windows open. An ounce of prevention goes a long way in this situation.

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RoliePolieCannoli_ t1_j58drf2 wrote

Reply to comment by Btrex in Got jumped by a driver trying to run a red by hoorayquestionmark

To add to this, it may get stalled by the Records Access Officer if an investigation is open if you go the Public Records Route. Under Exemption (f), law enforcement can redact or withhold records subject to an ongoing investigation. The public records law does not give anyone a superior right of access to a public record even if you’re the person who would be the beneficiary of the investigation. So exemption (f) still would apply to OP. Just something to be aware of

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MrPap t1_j58dgk5 wrote

Reply to Seaport area restaurants by Unimaginativename9

Row 34 and yankee lobster have already been mentioned but also don’t skip out on Sportello for a great Italian dinner. Head downstairs to drink for a cocktail (or two) before and/or after dinner.

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