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Icy_Arachnid_260 t1_j6303v5 wrote
Have you looked in Gloucester, Beverly or Saugus?
Waggmans t1_j62wiqc wrote
Reply to comment by VibrantSunsets in PSA: Your MassHealth covers dental as well by DesiOtaku
I don’t have a lot of faith in CCA. I just signed up and needed an escort (a service which they supposedly provide) for an inpatient medical procedure where I’d be sedated. I asked a month in advance, said they’d get back to me- didn’t. I called back, spoke to my care Mgr and then her boss, neither of which could get the escort for me. I have yet to have had the procedure.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_j62vz1f wrote
Reply to Confidential corner: Sandwich library creates private space, materials on sensitive topics by danmur15
I think you need to say “library in the town of Sandwich” not “sandwich library”
WikiSummarizerBot t1_j62ug9i wrote
Reply to comment by ekac in I’m house hunting - are there decent neighborhoods in Lawrence? by mushank3r
>William Lantigua (born February 19, 1955) is a politician in Massachusetts. He became Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts in January 2010 following his November 2009 defeat of Lawrence City Councilor David Abdoo. Upon taking office, Lantigua became the first elected and second serving Hispanic mayor in Massachusetts history.
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ekac t1_j62uewr wrote
I grew up in Methuen for about 30 years, spent a few more living in Andover.
The problem with Lawrence is the municipality. They had a really bad Mayor some time ago, and he really fucked the place up. He's gone, and some recovery has happened; but it's digging out of a deep hole. I remember fire and police departments from neighboring cities had to help out when their nightclubs were having all kinds of fights and closing late. Here's an older article about the nightclubs. Check out the Eagle Tribune, it's the local paper in Lawrence.
Neighboring Methuen also has huge issues with corrupt police.
Lawrence spent a lot on a highschool, but it's a nice new high school in what is essentially a demilitarized zone. They expanded their hospital, but mostly to serve victims of violence (domestic, gun, etc). They've repurposed old mill buildings to appeal to businesses, but those buildings were remodeled by a slumlord who doesn't maintain them. I know, I had to work in that building - the elevators never worked and the windows were filled with live bugs. Fucking gross.
I honestly don't feel comfortable eating at most restaurants in Lawrence. I'll go well into Andover for food. The Merrimack river has it's own reputation. Also you'll be downstream from the Lowell water treatment plant.
Exeter Street is near what is fondly referred to as "the stadium projects". Part of the Lawrence Housing authority. It is a State Family funded development. It is basically the demilitarized zone near the highschool I mentioned. It is low-income housing. Are you comfortable with that kind of neighbor? This is NOT the "good" part of Lawrence.
So it's a decay from corruption, crime, and poverty. You won't see much benefit for your taxes.
newestJourney t1_j62tvtf wrote
Reply to Between North Shore, South Shore, or MetroWest, what would you consider the most moneyed area? by EconomySeaweed7693
There are actually good resources for this.
Here's an interactive map showing income by zip code. Purple is the highest. It is no contest among the areas you listed - MetroWest is by far the most widespread wealth in the state.
https://bestneighborhood.org/household-income-boston-ma/
Here's a ranking showing the best places to live in MA in terms of towns (so, not including cities). Metrowest has a huge cluster of A+ rated towns. https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-places-to-live/s/massachusetts/?type=town&map=true
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VibrantSunsets t1_j62qmr4 wrote
Reply to comment by Waggmans in PSA: Your MassHealth covers dental as well by DesiOtaku
Do you work with a case manager at CCA? They may be able to help find a dentist/oral surgeon. Back when Fallon had a one care I worked in partnership with them and the case managers at Fallon were great at helping their clients find providers and worked directly with the providers to help schedule appointments. My understanding was that the other one cares also did this. Fallons One Care died quite a few years back so things obviously may have changed, or I could be repeating something you already know, but so many of my clients were unaware of all the benefits we/Fallon offered through their onecare until the team reached out so felt it was worth mentioning.
Maronita2020 t1_j62qgv0 wrote
Reply to comment by Waggmans in PSA: Your MassHealth covers dental as well by DesiOtaku
IF you have to pay for it yourself you might consider looking into Delta Dental Discount plan. You pay a small one time membership fee, and then you pay a small amount every month to have it. You get up to 50% off any dental work at contracted providers. They do have a lot of providers. When I joined membership fee was $20.00 and then I pay just under $8 a month.
Maronita2020 t1_j62q8cb wrote
Reply to comment by Clownsinmypantz in PSA: Your MassHealth covers dental as well by DesiOtaku
Mass Health approved for me to get a mouth guard (to wear at night) even before they realized I also have Medicare. I had no out-of-pocket costs. Maybe and this is just a maybe you are requesting a night guard rather than a mouth guard. If you need to find a dentist that will do it for you and your in the Boston area let me know via private message.
cheribom t1_j62irnv wrote
Reply to comment by Clownsinmypantz in PSA: Your MassHealth covers dental as well by DesiOtaku
After I chewed through my expensive dentist-made mouthguard, I bought the drugstore ones but they are expensive for how bad they are. Then I found these and they work great. Last pretty long and way more comfy than the kind with plastic plates in them. (I fit them to the bottom even though it’s supposed to fo on the top teeth).
daisy5688 t1_j62ikjg wrote
Reply to Looking for old local commercial by DCharizard
I know exactly what commercial you are referring to. I believe it was for a pawn shop in Worcester.
Edit: The Cash Exchange?
Selfuntitled t1_j62ihs7 wrote
Reply to comment by PHD_Memer in Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
From the article - they are cutting 13% of their workforce.
InevitableOne8421 t1_j62ibs1 wrote
Reply to comment by iwanttobehappy2022 in Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
Lmao thanks lil bud
OriginalObscurity t1_j62hz2q wrote
UsedCollection5830 t1_j62fqwe wrote
Reply to Buddy checking in by Buckwheatking67
I know that look it's the y'all have any froot role ups look lol
sporky211 t1_j62ciub wrote
Reply to Buddy checking in by Buckwheatking67
hope hes having a great day!!
Cost_Additional t1_j62caty wrote
Any way you can pick any other town?
nightshade448 t1_j629mek wrote
Exeter St runs from near the high school to a big strip mall. I wouldn’t want to deal with that traffic or teens daily. Mt Vernon, as others have mentioned, is a really nice, safe neighborhood. Tower Hill has some amazing old mansions but is surrounded by more run down houses and is closer to downtown. Wouldn’t recommend.
iwanttobehappy2022 t1_j629cpx wrote
Reply to comment by InevitableOne8421 in Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
That’s awesome. Hard work and smart moves pays off!! Hopefully it motivates you too work harder, save more and apply to Yankee candle. You just need to check your attitude.
n8loller t1_j628aiq wrote
Reply to Buddy checking in by Buckwheatking67
10-4 good buddy
G2KY t1_j627irc wrote
Reply to Between North Shore, South Shore, or MetroWest, what would you consider the most moneyed area? by EconomySeaweed7693
MetroWest is the king.
InevitableOne8421 t1_j627cq1 wrote
Reply to Yankee Candle owner announces plan to close corporate headquarters in Massachusetts by NotSoPrudence
The founder's and now son's house in Leverett is an incredible display of wealth
Hoosac_Love t1_j630zl9 wrote
Reply to comment by Electronic_Context65 in Chicopee has a death rate from traffic violence that's 2-3 times higher than the rest of Massachusetts, and drivers there have killed 8 victims – most of them pedestrians – since September: by streetsblogmass
LoL