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Any parents with infants at a daycare center in Boston (Seaport, South End, Back Bay) have a sense of how long waitlists are to get an infant into a center? Husband and I are still going thru the deci… more

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Looking for a 2 bedroom apartment. DM if you are subleasing one or leasing one.

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Recs of mountains close by to the city for adult ski lessons?

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Menton was one of our go-to spots for dinner in the city (alongside No. 9); any recommendations from this bowl for a similarly situated substitute?

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Good place to watch the college football championship game tonight? Not rooting for anyone in particular. Prefer South End or Back Bay.

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Based on the number of cars I’ve seen on the highway today (not even counting the SUVs and trucks who feel the need to tailgate me in the middle lane instead of just passing) here’s a PSA to remind anyone:<… more

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Odds this snow storm is just a rain storm ?

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Are any Boston law firms hiring or will be hiring for a construction law attorney?

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Does anyone have recommendations for a good house cleaner (and quotes)? Monthly cadence for a 1b1b in the Seaport area. I keep my place relatively clean, no shoes in the house, but struggle to keep up… more

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Anyone looking to move to Boston/relocate this spring- renting a 1bed 1bath unit in East Boston, close to Maverick, starting 4/1/24. DM me if interested.

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Anyone an avid skier or snowboarder? Looks like we’ll finally get some snow this weekend and wanted to see if anyone is going to be at Okemo or Stowe.

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Those who are renting apartments/homes with personal garages: has your lease ever stated you cannot store personal items in the garage?! That was the biggest selling point for us because we have many … more

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I'm sure the novelty will wear off, but I'm glad they finally got Alamo open! First time there and it seems like they take their no talking/screens policy seriously.

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If you’re looking for facials in the Boston area, check out Razelles in Newton! She’s fantastic and I’ve been going to her for years.

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Are there any home insurance companies to stay away from? Any you would recommend? Purchasing a new home and currently shopping around.

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Where is the best place to get fitted for golf clubs in or around boston?

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Does anyone have a house painter they recommend that services the south end?
Want to have the interior of my condo repainted and some small carpentry work to allow us to mount a TV where we cannot curr… more

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Birthday dinner for a big group of friends? There would be at least 10 of us, seaport/downtown/south end ideally. TIA!

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Anyone a landlord in here? Thinking of renting out our place in Somerville (locked in a low mortgage rate). Talk me out of it 😂

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Our property taxes went up 7k. Anyone have a property tax appeal service they are happy with?

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Affordable haircut (men's) recommendations in Boston? Around Back Bay/West End/Downtown

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Just moved to this city a month ago. Any recommendations to visit on New Year's Eve?

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Is it possible to live in Boston while making $180k/year in a 1 bedroom apartment 700+ sq feet while actually being able to save money? I feel like $4000/mo rent you need to be making more of you want… more

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Any recommendations for a reputable home improvement contractor?

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Why have we as a people collectively decided that Boston is worth paying almost as much as New York? Why?

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Does anyone have a place/person they'd rec for corporate headshots?

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Best Back Bay ish moderately priced restaurant for a teenager date night.?

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My tax accountant is no longer supporting tax filings, does anyone have someone they recommend? I have used free services before, I would rather pay someone and get it over with in 15 min. My taxes do… more

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Alvarez & Marsal Hey there! I’ve recently settled in the US, specifically in Boston, got all my paperwork sorted, and I’m exploring opportunities in the accounting advisory landscape. Wondering if anyone from Alvarez & Marsal, RSM, CBIZ, Inc. or Marcum LLPmore

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Which is the best internet services provider? I’d like to switch from xfinity.

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Any recommendations for transitioning from working in valuations to corporate development?

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Anyone live in East Boston? Considering it for next year.. how is the noise from being so close to Logan? Thanks

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Curious what folks are paying for a house cleaner in the Boston area. I’m on the south shore. 3 b, 2 bath home, 3 floors

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Anyone ever successfully negotiated rent (anywhere, not just Boston)? How'd you do it?
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Any fulltime or part time babysitting/nannying gigs in boston/cambridge/newton/seaport area? Just graduated from SU waiting for my full time role to begin in the summer.
Able to provide references as … more

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Who would pay $6k+ per month of rent in Seaport or Back Bay? That doesn’t make sense to me, why not buy a condo at that point?

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If my partner and I both work in Boston/Cambridge and want to have 2 kids, would it be easiest to do that while living in the city close to work? Then is there an optimal age for your first kid when i… more

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Can anyone please recommend contractors? I’d like to remodel my bathroom (remove a tub and install a shower). My budget is low but I plan on doing it this year

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Any recommendations for hiring a executive search recruiter or firm?

Looking for an exit into c-suite/VP of a smaller to medium size business. Currently, I manage growth strategy team for a $26B business. I am ti… more

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