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Any good places around town to donate a car?

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Thoughts on living in the alewife area? What apts to avoid or things to consider?

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Anyone have recommendations for a good day spa around Boston that has actual amenities (locker rooms, showers, steam room/sauna) and ideally takes Spafinder gift cards? Unfortunately my go-to is closi… more

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Any recommendations for a good Travel Medicine Clinic in/around Boston? BI's closed last year and it seems like (but could totally be wrong) that MGH's requires a MGH PCP?

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Has anyone done a lead paint inspection? Just rented a new apartment in beacon hill and some of the paint on the pipes and window sills look very suspicious….

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Guys what’s up with housing here? I feel like housing will keep getting expensive and we”ll never ever be able to own what we can’t afford now cause when we can afford it later it’ll just be more expe… more

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In Seaport for a conference this week (Tues-Fri). And it looks like nasty weather. Any suggestions for things to do in the evening?
Never been to Boston before.

38m.

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My son will be in 5th grade this fall, and I’m thinking of moving intra-state in MA next year post-5th grade for his middle and high schools. We’re currently living in Arlington, which is a good schoo… more

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Best omakase in the city? Taking someone who hasn’t been before for a celebration. Uni and Oishii have the most availability for when we are looking, but could make O Ya work. No relation, 311, wa shi… more

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Would you relocate away from Boston to South Florida for more pay but onsite role instead of Hybrid?

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Just moved back to Boston - dating apps feel dead and no one seems to approach anyone out anymore. Where/how are people meeting these days?

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Will be in Boston (Seaport) area for a conference in mid-May. I'm trying to catch a RedSox game but are there any other must haves for 1st time in the city?

Roughly 3.5-4 days unless I stay through… more

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Any recommendations for car insurance agents? Moving in town from out of state and I just found out my insurance company doesn’t have coverage in Massachusetts.

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Looking for fun place for casual dinner late 40s social crowd in the city. Any suggestions?

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Can anyone suggest place to get bra fitting. My older body needs @more structure

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Best bar for a single girl to kill a few hour and meet my future husband at 5pm on a workday in seaport?

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Moving to Boston and need doctor (specifically GP, gyno, dermatologist) and dentist recommendations. Do you go to one hospital system for your doctors? Any experiences with OneMedical or similar?

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Hey Boston folks — relocating, so my North End 1BR (600 sqft, $2,200/mo) will be free May 1. Lease ends 5/31/27. Street parking nearby, no pets. DM for pics, details, or a tour!

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Need recommendations for a good accountant. Someone who is savvy. Thank you in advance.

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Any recommendations for leg/quad Ortho doctors in Boston that might have speedy appointments?

My PCP's office connected me to two PAs that weren't great

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What’s a fair rent/utilities split for a 2.5 bed apartment in Somerville MA where: (1) Bedroom 1 has a full floor plus garage parking plus private full bath; (2) Bedroom 2 has a shared full bath plus … more

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CPA/EA recommendations for high-income folks? Namely looking for professionals who are experienced with RSUs, mega backdoor Roth, etc. Appreciate an estimate of fees as well!

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Where can buy these fruit-shaped crunchy desserts I keep seeing on social media?

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Between my wife and I our household income is $400k. Thinking of a second child but barely surviving with just one in daycare. How are people doing it with two kids in daycare?

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Can anyone recommend a city landscape design firm that is used to working in small city spaces? I’m looking for full design for a space that is somewhat visible in my neighborhood so I’m willing to i… more

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Any recommendations for a nice sit-down lunch spot in Back Bay? The kind you'd take a client to?

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Has anyone interviewed at investor group services (IGs) for the summer consultant role recently? If so, how long did it take for you to hear back from Hr?

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Random Anyone have any idea how to go about selling a Franklin Mint silver coin set? I inherited two. I assume there is some value. Full sets with beautiful wood cases. But I just don’t want them!

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Anyone go to a psychic in Massachusetts they really like?…. Looking for a new one.

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Go Pats !!

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So apparently Ruberto Israel and Weiner, a Boston law firm, had some kind of connection with Epstein!? They're in the files!??

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Hey everyone! I’m moving to Boston in early April for work. 33F. Can anyone recommend good areas and/or buildings to live? My work will be near the Ruggles and Northeaster T stops, so ideally somethin… more

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Long shot but unfortunately have two lift tickets to Gunstock Mountain this Saturday that I won’t be able to use! Open to all offers, feel free to DM and can coordinate a handoff tomorrow (1/23)

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Any Catholic Churches that have a strong young adult presence or good YA groups? New to the city and want to build community!

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Has anyone heard of “Table for 12” a social online community that seems to be a way to connect people 35-55/around food etc. sounds interesting. I’m specifically interested in Boston.

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Any Lego employees here? Looking to book a legoland ny trip for a family Xmas gift. Doubt there are friends and family discounts but figured I’d ask

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How much holiday tip to give to doormen?

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Wayfair: do they negotiate on comp?

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Anyone get divorced in MA and can recommend a lawyer for an uncontested divorce where one party has a lot more to lose?

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Has anyone successfully pivoted from industry to executive recruitment for your former field. If so, how did you go about it? Networking with recruiters you know currently?

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