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legalpretzel t1_je76cur wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Death with dignity by Avocadoexpresss
Because adults in pain would be able to resolve their suffering? There are some serious issues in the family in that story. That the mom immediately started nonsense on FB when she found out instead of talking to her son raises all sorts of red flags.
legalpretzel t1_je25vfp wrote
Reply to comment by bemest in "A Coastal Massachusetts Gem" by graemeknows
*that is sometimes used for storage
legalpretzel t1_je25qdn wrote
Reply to comment by graemeknows in "A Coastal Massachusetts Gem" by graemeknows
Leominsterport
legalpretzel t1_je23d05 wrote
Reply to Polar Park lacks transit options by GlobeOpinion
As a former resident of Boston, I miss the excitement of taking the D line to Fenway on game days. I would love to hop on a bus and head to a game instead of driving 3 miles to park there.
legalpretzel t1_je0dy07 wrote
Reply to comment by heyricochet in Best Spots for Rollerblading by DeanKollier
It’s very hilly for a bike path, so make sure you’re in good shape or you’ll be miserable.
legalpretzel t1_jdkfbdw wrote
Reply to comment by HyruleJedi in Transgender couple considering moving to Boston by pinkrosxen
My partner and I make just over $120/year and we live quite comfortably in Worcester. Our mortgage is about equal to what we were paying for rent in Boston in 2013.
legalpretzel t1_jdke4j5 wrote
You’ll be fine in most MA cities:
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-top-25-cities-for-lgbtq-singles/
legalpretzel t1_jdjsv57 wrote
Im convinced it’s a mix of drugs, elderly drivers, and cell phones.
legalpretzel t1_jddr5l8 wrote
Reply to comment by Kirbyoto in The Kiln, 111-apartment complex, has opened in Worcester. How much do units cost? by moisheah
Seriously. Our mortgage on our 4BR house (it’s small, ancient and came with tons of issues) is less than a studio apartment.
This is why we left Boston 7 years ago - because rent was out of control ridiculous - but the ridiculous prices have spread everywhere.
It has to stop somewhere, and the newer buildings should be more expensive. But the idea that increasing supply will lower costs is going to hit a barrier because all those overpriced 3-families that sold in the last 3 years aren’t going to magically drop their rent prices because those owners have mortgages to pay on buildings that are probably underwater now.
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legalpretzel t1_jd9bw26 wrote
Reply to comment by stebuu in Got 2-4 hours to kill?? Then have I got a place for you! by ericyankusfranco
Mine was working fine and they came out and replaced the line from the pole. Apparently those lines degrade and your speed suffers. You may not notice it until it’s an actual issue and then you’ll have to wait for them to fix it.
legalpretzel t1_jd0cwve wrote
Reply to comment by bemest in Shortfall projected in Worcester Public Schools budget for upcoming year by HRJafael
She didn’t really. They just reassigned the way the quadrants are managed to help increase communication and clarify roles.
legalpretzel t1_jd0a6ir wrote
Reply to comment by humanzee70 in Is it possible to move to Mass? by GolfingDad81
Makes more than me and my partner and we own a nice house in one of the best neighborhoods in Worcester.
OP you’ll be fine
legalpretzel t1_jcud4v6 wrote
Reply to Cultural sections by MOTOMOMMA
The west side historically has been home to most of the city’s Jewish population due to proximity to the synagogues. Growing up in the 80’s I went to school on the west side for several years and I was often the only kid in my class on Jewish holidays. And today I have several Jewish neighbors on my small street.
But based on my kid’s school population, the west side is now also home to a large number of Albanians.
legalpretzel t1_jcn8kld wrote
I expect they will find ways to resist as long as they can the same way they fought Mobil over the awnings at the gas station in the center of town.
Edit: the only subsidized housing is a tiny elderly/disabled complex, so the selectmen fighting this really only screws those residents and the Worcester Housing Authority. I would LOVE to see the state and WHA sue Holden to force compliance. Stupid Holden.
legalpretzel t1_jcdgl03 wrote
Dick hurts from holding
legalpretzel t1_jcc7lbe wrote
Reply to comment by its-a-crisis in Is anybody familiar with the Wachusett school district financial situation? by its-a-crisis
Was it in wachuchat? That group is a hive of gossip and nonsense.
legalpretzel t1_jcc7g7b wrote
Reply to comment by dpceee in Is anybody familiar with the Wachusett school district financial situation? by its-a-crisis
Yes. The district is Holden, sterling, Princeton, Paxton and Rutland. Paxton and Rutland have very conservative voter bases (Paxton is chock full of elderly people), and the other 3 towns tend to vote in favor of funding the schools.
legalpretzel t1_jc8yi70 wrote
Reply to realtor recommendations? by 2muchV4IT
Krystal holt
legalpretzel t1_jbxinkt wrote
Reply to Is anybody familiar with the Wachusett school district financial situation? by its-a-crisis
I don’t have any inside info, but historically that district has always been financially held back by Paxton and Rutland who vote against tax increases to fund the schools.
legalpretzel t1_jbbnfxh wrote
Reply to comment by yennijb in Some of our recycling trucks have an arm lifter by KadenKraw
Thank you Yenni. Clearly larger, denser cities manage this just fine.
legalpretzel t1_jbbn4m0 wrote
Reply to comment by sunshinepills in Some of our recycling trucks have an arm lifter by KadenKraw
Lived in several different neighborhoods in Boston (JP, A/B and Roslindale) and the wheeled bins were not an issue. I have no idea why Worcester is so special that we think we can’t possibly manage wheeled bins. It’s incredibly provincial thinking.
legalpretzel t1_jal2boo wrote
Reply to Looking for recommendations for affordable, quality daycares in the city or one of the border towns. by Virtual_Announcer
We used first friends on Park Ave. highly recommend. Also looked at Shrewsbury children’s center and liked it. This was several years ago.
When looking I avoided kindercare based on stories from staff in other locations but maybe the Shrewsbury one is that bad.
legalpretzel t1_jaiultn wrote
Reply to comment by WhiteHawk928 in To the guy that picks up my recycling/trash- by Business_Fly_5746
And if your lid isn’t attached they just dump it with the recycling.
legalpretzel t1_jaiu920 wrote
Reply to comment by outb0undflight in To the guy that picks up my recycling/trash- by Business_Fly_5746
It’s Stockholm syndrome.
legalpretzel t1_jeab26u wrote
Reply to Looking for someone to clean my 85-year-old mom's house in Worcester by wlavallee
Is she on Medicare? She likely qualifies for a homemaker. I would check with her insurance and contact elder services for info. They will get someone in who can do her laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning, whatever she needs.