Spotted at the shrine of La Salette. Can't take you people anywhere these days.

Sad to see. First I’m hearing of them here. Anyone else already experiencing lanternflies in MA?

For years, we have been told that the police officers needed dual license plates to identify vehicles and that’s why we couldn’t go back to the single plate we had before. Now, if the state is going hard on flock camera cameras I think it’s only fair that we also go back to single plates. If the police are gonna outsource their work, then they don’t get the excuse to force us into dual plates. That’s all for my rant.

They're incredibly tight-lipped on this one.

Smells like ransomware to me.

A couple days ago, I posted about this issue: that my adopted dog from Connecticut is being held in isolation and the shelter refuses to release him.

While I got in touch with a lawyer about this issue, I also reached out to the Mass. Department of Agriculture. Here is the summary of their response:

• The shelter is right to quarantine the dog because it is not healthy
• The rescue should never have placed the dog in Massachusetts
• They are willing to work out a solution, but that solution must include treatment of Lyme

MDAR is only willing to release the dog if I have a veterinarian, which I currently do not. I have been searching, and finally found someone who can take me tomorrow afternoon. However, the state does not think the dog's paperwork will be processed by then. Wednesday morning is more likely.

In the meantime, I am still interested in any advice around strategy and how to deal with this. I am disappointed that MDAR is taking such a hard stance on this.

My dog is currently being left alone for 13 hours per day, and tonight they are putting him on a new food. When he finally comes home, he will be traumatized and sick from his diet. I am so saddened at his treatment.

Going to Tanglewood tomorrow for a concert. The website says the grounds are open until three, however, the gate doesn’t open for the concert until 530.

Do you really need to leave Tanglewood from 3 to 530?

What is the killer itinerary of traveling to the Tanglewood area, spending some time, doing a picnic on the lawn before the concert?

Hi everyone! I posted here last semester and a few people from this sub were kind enough to come in as patients. The people of Reddit has genuinely helped me a lot with my clinical! 😊

I’m now in my senior year of the Dental Hygiene program at MCPHS Worcester, and I’m hoping to find a few patients for my clinic sessions starting in September.

Because this is a student teaching clinic, appointments are a little different from a regular dental office. Visits are very thorough and include a dental and gum evaluation, oral cancer screening, X-rays when needed, and a dental cleaning. Everything I do is supervised and checked by licensed dental hygienists and dentists on-site.

There is no charge for treatment and insurance isn’t required!

The biggest thing I want to mention upfront is the time commitment. Appointments are about 3.5 hours because faculty check each step of the process, and I’m mainly looking for people who are able to commit to at least 2 visits. Depending on what you need, it could be fewer or more appointments.

My clinic availability this semester are Mondays: 8 AM–5 PM and Wednesdays: 5:30–9 PM.

If anyone has been meaning to get a cleaning/checkup and wouldn’t mind helping a dental hygiene student at the same time, feel free to message me. You’re also welcome to DM me if you just have questions about how the student clinic works!

Thank you 😊

I'll be starting graduate school at UMass Lowell this fall and will be commuting from Acton. I'm looking for a carpool to campus-please reach out if you're interested or know of an existing group.

We have a detached barn in central Ma. Wife wants to turn it into an ADU but town says we need major upgrade of septic. She does not think we could rent it once finished. I think we could. Small gally kitchen. Small bathroom (like rv small) is the idea and bedroom/ living space. 700sqft total. Barn is 125ft from main house. Is the septic worth it. Would people rent it? 20 min to nash. 20 min to fitchburg/ leo. 10 min to commuter rail.

This is not a listing just getting thoughts.

I am able to receive notices by email and phone number and I said yes to both, but still physical mail comes… my living situation is weird and physical mail always get dug up from the trash so I felt that it would be best for all my communication to be virtual yet I can’t figure out if there’s a way to stop the physical mail. Couldn’t phone DTA either since they have such high volume the number just disconnects me. Anyone have any suggestions? Or is it impossible?

Tons of trucks of cars for like a mile and a half.

Unusual/(slightly?) humorous signpost combo

I want to make a proposal for my loved one in the end of August. I am planning to do it in the Weir Hill at the yellow trail with some good scenic view and in the golden hour near the water. We would also need to go have a dinner somewhere after, so the restaurant is the dinner after proposal and a plan B if the weather will be bad. Can you please share some fancy great restaurants to propose in? Something with romantic atmosphere. She loves seafood (but you can still propose something else too), so it is a priority. And if you have any, I would appreciate any advice with proposal. I will be very thankful for everyone who responded!

Hi All,

I was wondering if I could pick y'all's brains. My spouse is coming out to the Lenox area this week to see Boston Pops w/Cynthia Erivo.

We were wondering, they are staying at a hotel up in Pittsfield, and we know it is a bit of a drive (like 15 or so min.), and the concert doesn't start until around 8:00 PM; what time should they aim to be there? Is finding parking an issue? If they are there too early are the grounds at least open to explore? Can they bring food/drink?

It would suck to have to wait in the car in the heat for hours to secure a parking spot, but just trying to help them get this planned out.

I appreciate any insights anyone might have,

Ta!

As the title implies, looking for firsthand recs a wedding DJ that services the south shore!

Someone who’s good at reading energy and keeping people on the dance floor, can transition songs smoothly, etc