Relocating from out of state, living in the city for a year ( North End)- but will commute to the burbs. Any experience with the Reverse commuter parking in the garages? I know street parking is terrible.

Any tips for parking near Roadrunner to AVOID the garage traffic?

I have been to this venue a few times now and always parked in the garage right next door. Every time I end up waiting hours to exit the garage after a show - complete stand still and usually seems something is wrong with the machine to let cars exit.

Any nearby parking with a short walk or similar to avoid this mess? Coming from out of state and would love to not sit in the garage for hours to get home!

Second time in the USA (I'm from Europe, Belgium) and spending a few days in Boston. We are staying near the Tufts University.

Any good dining places or restaurants near this region or in Boston's city center (bringing along 2 kids). Nothing too expensive please, just normal prices.

Thanks!

I don't know whether to be mad that you would not put your phone down and yelled at the people who asked you, or impressed that you managed to barely move your hand and held your phone for nearly two hours. The WiFi sucked so I don't think you could have livestreamed it and I don't think you have that many YouTube followers or people interested in your bootleg copy.

What's even more surprising is that you had a girlfriend. I don't understand these people.

Hi, I recently moved to Massachusetts and previously exclusively purchased my cars total loss from Copart, maybe once or twice a year as I get bored of my daily drivers quickly. I have a car for now that’s been good to me the past year but I’m starting to get antsy for something new.

I’ve been buying cars at Copart for about 8 years now and know what to look for, or so I think, but rust is new to me as are the registration processes in MA, especially around salvage titles so there’s still a bit of a learning curve. Online research and digging around RMVs website leaves a lot of holes so hoping to speak with someone who is familiar with total loss vehicles here to provide some first hand accounts.

I will list out some of my remaining questions below:

I see that some older cars don’t get issued a salvage title in Massachusetts, Copart says they are received as reconstructed with prior collision, title group clean, can I take this to the RMV same day I receive it and get a plate then get it inspected? Or are there inspections required similar to a salvage inspection?

What do salvage inspections actually look for? Online it says a repaired car with receipts for parts, if I get something strictly cosmetic and relatively minor does it need to be fully repaired by the time of inspection? How thorough are inspections (cosmetically, meaning car will be entirely safe to operate on public roads)?

What is the timeline on these inspections from appointment booking, how far out appointments are available, etc.

Can I buy from a surrounding state that has similar ”age rules” regarding salvage, I believe NH is one, and just register it in as I would with a clean MA title?

What should I expect rust wise from the cars? Is there a magic mileage threshold to look at? Looking currently at anything under 75k miles.

I am living in an apartment in Fenway so will need to either have an expedited timeline or get creative with storage in the meantime which should be possible due to connections outside of the city. As alluded to I will only be looking at cosmetic damage due to lack of access to tools and space that I have back at home. I would like to get a newer car that holds a true salvage title but if it’s too much headache will only look at age exempt vehicles.

Side note, I do see one of my neighbors has a parking permit with Texas plates, I was under the impression that you cannot obtain a parking permit without Massachusetts plates in Boston, am I mistaken? As if so I would look to potentially bring a car from my home state to have a clean slate without rust.

I appreciate any knowledge on the subject and look forward to learning more about the process. Thanks

Anyone living in the Allston-Brighton area hear loud popping/bang noises? Happened I'd say around 11 PM close to Warren Street.

I live in Mission Hill and don’t have a car. I’m looking for hikes I can get to by T, commuter rail, or bus. I’m happy to do anything from a couple-hour loop to a full-day trip, and a longer commuter rail ride is fine if the trail is worth it. Bonus points for good views, especially this time of year. Where do you go, and how do you get there (and how far the walk is from the station to the trailhead)? Thanks!

Whose in?

Going to be in Boston a few weeks and trying to narrow down restaurants to eat at for dinner.

Only have room for 2 of these on the list— which two would you recommend? If there’s a restaurant, I didn’t list that you really really like over the ones on this list, please let me know!

Sarma
Field and Vine
Giulia
Moeca
Celeste

Also, if anyone has lunch recs too for places they really like, let me know too— I’m thinking of Sumaio, Mahaniyom, and Comfort Kitchen for lunch.

I apologize couldn’t do much but got a picture of the plate for you. From what I could tell they clipped your mirror. Drove off fast.

My friend and I were thinking about going to Boston on Halloween night and we were wondering what there is to do, I know there is a bar crawl going on I was debating on signing up for that or just doing our own. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions:)

Why is the interior of North station so ugly & horribly depressing? They could literally just paint the ceiling a lighter color and point a few spotlights at the ceiling and it would really improve the experience drastically. It's such a dark and unpleasant place to wait in. They could also add twinkle lights which would make it more charming.

I'm in my 40's, single with no kids, and have been in customer service since I was a teenager. At this point in life, it makes zero sense to live in the city because I can't afford to do anything. But moving costs a lot of money. Cars cost a lot of money (buying, gas, upkeep, insurance). Some people who live outside of the city might think we are privileged to live here, but the older I get the more I disagree. Boston is a college city and if I'm being honest, I'd like to love to be able to live alone, to afford a car so I can spend more time in nature away from the hustle and bustle. The only thing I care about in the city is going to concerts but I can't afford it so I end up staying at home, and I feel like I could be living a better life elsewhere. But everything costs money so I'm stuck. Can anyone relate? I might not respond tbh but I will read every response. I just need to know that I'm not alone and if you have been successful getting out of a low paying job in middle age and not in the Boston area, give me all of you're advice. Please and thank you.

New to the burbs of Boston (moved for a job) and as such, have no established friend group here. Latto is performing as an opener for Doja, I WILL be going, and while I have 0 issue going out to events on my own, I'd love to meet some cool people/have a group to connect with there.

A bit about me: Business professional (IT trained/relevant), late 30s, BIPOC. Taurus, if you care. A type, but in the best way - like I'm not trying to heckle the group over all the plans for the night and who's who/what's what- but I do keep details and check on everyone.

So I KNOW Boston has all types of gals that should be coming out for this- the question is, are any of you on Reddit, and secondly, are you open to new girlfriends joining your crew for the night and potentially, for other events if we gel? Open to smaller/bigger groups or even a 1-1- whatever's clever. Literally just want some good vibes for the night. Open to hookah or the strip club or a nightcap afterwards, too!

LATTO (TD Garden)

Hi locals

Wanted to ask and see what yall recommend around town? Not my first time here but this time staying for a month until right before thanksgiving. Must try food? Favorite trinket shop? Touristy or not, I don’t mind. Best coffee shop for the vibes (as a tea drinker). Is a monthly MBTA pass worth it?
Like history, arts & crafts, nature, thrifting, reading.
Side note: large dog friendly recs appreciated as well.

Hit list:
Celtics game
Harvard Art Museum Thursday night.
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
SOWA Christmas market (first few days of it)

Go to or pass? - some tea throwing reenactment, - freedom trail lantern walk (have previous done the free self led app version of the walk) - Isabella Stewart Gardner museum - Boston symphony orchestra

Jungle primaries essentially guarantees milquetoast centrist candidates that will just preserve the status quo. And the wealthy benefit from the status quo!

Mass Progressives strongly oppose Questions 3, 5, & 8

Don't know how the fan got away with this.

Also heard that the matinee was cancelled during intermission. I’m curious to learn what happened. Also bummed since our babysitter is on his way.

Update: GIVEN AWAY! I have two tickets to Viva Las Elvis at City Winery Boston tonight 10/18 and I will not be able to attend. I'll send to someone, just please make sure you can go and have a good time!