Recent comments in /f/providence
Voyager977 t1_j3xxfav wrote
Reply to Providence to Needham daily commute, working 2-11p outside of traditional rush-hour hours? by Training-Seat-
As a former Rhody native who commuted from Providence to Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Westborough and Framingham I can say with certainty the commute is do able. Not via public transit, but by car np. My only suggestion would be to have/get a car that you are very comfortable in and make use of any occasional “trapped” time in your commute by filling it with audiobooks, etc.
It’ll likely take 50 - 70 minutes on an average day and depending on deep into Prov you start and how deep into Needham off 128 you need to go. Welcome to the Ocean State! Over 410 miles of coastline, coffee milk and hot weiners!!!
PetalPerfection OP t1_j3xx82w wrote
Reply to comment by theovertalker in Looking for advice on dealing with a claim with the Providence city law department. by PetalPerfection
We thought the same thing. Unfortunately it’s near impossible to sue a city. Wish I was joking. We met with a lawyer and it turns out the only way we could sue here is via negligence and we thought we had a good case for that but nope. Turns out that we would have needed to prove that the city knew this situation could happen. And because this was likely caused by a fat berg it was even less likely to be deemed negligence by the city. because it’s homeowners who pour cooking oil down the drain and flush tampons and other things like that, that cause fat bergs to form.
As I noted to the other person who mentioned a lawyer below, we talked with lawyers and no one wanted to deal with this. The claim is approved at this point so hiring a lawyer, again, at this stage means paying out of our own pocket.
brick1972 t1_j3xvme1 wrote
Reply to comment by Training-Seat- in Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
I had a friend who lived off of Pearl St. in Newton for a reasonable price. Of course that reason came with he needed to take the bus or drive into town, compared to being close to a light rail line (which is great but pricey)
PetalPerfection OP t1_j3xv7v5 wrote
Reply to comment by babsonnexus in Looking for advice on dealing with a claim with the Providence city law department. by PetalPerfection
I appreciate the advice but we did get a lawyer involved at the start. Dealing with the city is not at all the same with dealing contractors.
First off, most lawyers didn’t want to touch this issue with a 10ft pole because it’s near impossible to challenge a city on these matters. We had to call the Rhode Island bar association to even get someone to talk to us about what our rights were and what we can do. If the city had refused to take responsibility that would have been different but they admitted responsibility from Day 1.
Secondly, we were basically told that the insurance company is under no obligation to chase the city on our behalf. Our policy allowed for $5k in sewer damages, and as noted, we were lucky we even got that. They denied us twice. Could we have kept fighting them? Maybe, but that would have slowed down this process even more. No one wants to deal with city claims because cities are slow to pay out.
And for the record, if we don’t get an answer from the city lawyer soon we will go the legal route again but that means losing money again and we don’t get to recoup those fees.
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j3xu6q1 wrote
Reply to Best apartment hunting method? by purpleonionz
Sort by new, pray, cry, repeat with tomorrow's listings.
Training-Seat- OP t1_j3xu1jh wrote
Reply to comment by MonicaPVD in Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
I’ll be working 2-11p shifts
Training-Seat- OP t1_j3xtmow wrote
Reply to comment by brick1972 in Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
I’ve actually thought about Watertown. I just haven’t really looked at much rental listings in the area yet. Thank you so much for the recommendations though from a local perspective.
waninggib t1_j3xrkv3 wrote
Reply to Best apartment hunting method? by purpleonionz
I would check Zillow, Apartments.com and Craigslist. A lot of them have the same listings. I found my apartment listing on Zillow and my apartment was rented through Samson Realty. They list the properties they’re renting in the city and elsewhere on their site.
Training-Seat- OP t1_j3xrg7m wrote
Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
I’d be working 2-11p shifts so I wouldn’t have to worry about getting caught up in rush hour - does this make any difference?
Proof-Variation7005 t1_j3xr8ky wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
kinda weird to comment this and ignore that a dozen people with firsthand experience gave some fair and accurate assessment of the commute. You steamrolled past a bunch of people giving honest, informed answers just to insult everyone and claim that only you would do that.
Megs0226 t1_j3xhc5l wrote
Reply to comment by misterpeanutsman in Sad news — Missing Brown University Student Found Dead by lestermagnum
I looked around for other sources and can’t find any.
Kelruss t1_j3xh1j5 wrote
Reply to comment by rowdysailor in Looking for advice on dealing with a claim with the Providence city law department. by PetalPerfection
Just want to note that there are two constituent services associates who serve the entire council; you won’t really be going through an individual councilor’s office.
AltruisticBowl4 t1_j3xf63r wrote
Reply to comment by glump1 in Apartment Hunting Advice by [deleted]
Thayer being considered cool? Maybe in 2007...
Jtownusa t1_j3xdx7u wrote
Reply to comment by radioflea in Sad news — Missing Brown University Student Found Dead by lestermagnum
I've made the mistake of losing track of time and riding it back (Providence to Bristol) at night. Some areas are pitch black. At one point I flew by another guy going the opposite direction and didn't see him until we were about a foot apart. If we collided it would have been a disaster. I always ride with lights at light now.
Guyincognito4269 t1_j3xdw8y wrote
Reply to Best apartment hunting method? by purpleonionz
Make sure you use the right bait.
hurricanetruther t1_j3xa1w8 wrote
Reply to Looking for advice on dealing with a claim with the Providence city law department. by PetalPerfection
Councilperson's a good option as others have said. Also you can try the Mayor's Office. There's a new mayor and his administration may be inclined to assist.
BlushesandGushes OP t1_j3x9wc3 wrote
Reply to comment by myS_ in What's going into the spot where the 7-11 was that recently closed on Weybosset Street? by BlushesandGushes
it is across from JWU. I'm not familiar with Gabe.
Business-Impress4792 t1_j3x9mv9 wrote
Reply to Best apartment hunting method? by purpleonionz
I just used Zillow and it worked for me :)
brick1972 t1_j3x5z6k wrote
Reply to Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
It's doable in that you can do it.
Your tolerance for sitting in a car is going to be the question. There is no public transportation or even a good option. I guess if you didn't need a car in Providence you could take on the expense of leaving a car at the 128 station in Westwood take the train there then drive the last 10 miles but that seems...well silly.
I would personally not do it but I get not wanting to live in the burbs and also not paying for Boston prices. But if you think the commute isn't doable from here after all, one area you might want to look is the area of Newton north of I-90 or even in Watertown.
theovertalker t1_j3x30mt wrote
Reply to Pool for Lap Swimming by BrotherLary247
AFAIK Providence is much better for lap dances. Lap swimming not so much.
nodumbunny t1_j3x2wke wrote
Reply to comment by misterpeanutsman in Sad news — Missing Brown University Student Found Dead by lestermagnum
No because there is nothing to report and GoLocal knows it.
theovertalker t1_j3x2rp3 wrote
Reply to Looking for advice on dealing with a claim with the Providence city law department. by PetalPerfection
You need a lawyer. The only way to get your issue settled is with a lawsuit or the threat of one. That’s just how it is.
Life_Alternative_130 t1_j3x2mab wrote
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[deleted] t1_j3x2gb3 wrote
Reply to Providence to Needham daily commute? by Training-Seat-
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cheddercaves t1_j3xxjzh wrote
Reply to Tattoo Shop Recommendations by JackpotJooser
Cool Tatto Shop In North Providence
Hope Street Tattoo in Providence
Wild Card Tattoo on Gano Street
NOT in providence but where I also go is. Red Elk Tattoo in Abington MA
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Depending on what type of work you are trying to get. All of the places above are pretty heavily aimed at doing american traditional style tattoos