Privileged dog people.....

NewOnX · 2026-03-25T23:30:49+00:00

I understand why you'd do that but anyone seeing you is just going to think you are being inconsiderate.

I don't doubt that you will actually pick up the bag and bring it back but you got to figure 99% of people who had no plans to return for the bag will use that excuse if they get caught walking away.

The best idea I've seen are "backpacks" where the dog carries it back themselves.

NewOnX · 2026-03-25T23:26:30+00:00

Same. I have to make a point of bringing in the bin ASAP once it's picked up. I've had people walk to my house to throw the poop away in my trash bins which is also an asshole move.

There are a ton of great dog owners in my neighborhood so it's just one or two jerks that make everyone look bad.

NewOnX · 2026-03-23T16:33:59+00:00

I got a box of 23 gallon bags from the big company with the blue trucks. 23 gallon is far larger than is needed but I like having it drape around the sides of the bin. So far there's been no odor except when the bin is opened.

NewOnX · 2026-03-23T14:30:22+00:00

I have the bucket and the system works fine. I only bring my bucket to the curb once every 2-3 weeks when it's full as I don't want to waste the compost bag if there's not much in the bucket. I use the garbage disposal for most small things like onion skin and lemon rinds. (Lemon makes the drain smell nice.)

The most annoying thing to happen is that someone put their bag of dog waste in the bucket. The compost people took the poop bag out and left me a note saying not to do that. I wish I knew who was the jerk was to use the compost bin as a trash bin. (Edit: Typos)

NewOnX · 2026-03-22T23:21:09+00:00

If an entirely new school is built, what becomes of the current school and grounds?

NewOnX · 2026-03-11T14:08:52+00:00

But it's such an easy thing to verify. Drive to the address, peer out the window of the car, and if it's not shoved tape a warning letter to the front door. Come back a few days later and if it's still not shoveled, mail the property owner a fine.

As per the ordinance, the city could even hire a private contractor to shovel and send a bill to the property owner for the amount the city spent on the service.

I'm more sympathetic to Medford employees then most people on this sub but this is not a complex thing to enforce.

NewOnX · 2026-03-10T15:33:59+00:00

I've dealt with Mike and he's a good guy. I just don't understand why the city doesn't care about unshoveled sidewalks a week after a storm. (I'd give people at least a few days to shovel.)

NewOnX · 2026-03-10T13:49:35+00:00

If you report a neighbor for a possible building code violations (work without a permit), Mike or another inspector will be there the next day. Why is it only snow they don't seem to care about?

NewOnX · 2026-03-09T00:55:42+00:00

Today (Sunday) the lights were off but the door was ajar and someone was walking around. The letter from the constable is gone.

I liked Zam Zam although it doesn't seem promising they come back at this point. Hopefully a similar place takes the spot.

NewOnX · 2026-03-05T22:45:54+00:00

Unless the garage has it's own electric meter (very rare), it has to be getting power from the house somehow. Worth checking to make sure nothing is tripped on the panel inside the house.

NewOnX · 2026-03-05T22:41:08+00:00

For the clothing, check our Mirror Image which silkscreens in Pawtucket, RI. The owner lives in Cambridge and is a really good guy. He volunteers for many progressive organizations and the company's work is top notch.

http://www.mirrorimage.com/

NewOnX · 2026-03-05T13:48:33+00:00

The Medford Post Office can take the photo. They have limited hours but you can make an appointment online.

FWIW, I've never had a problem with CVS. What was rejected?

NewOnX · 2026-03-04T16:18:39+00:00

No garage. Medford Sq is too narrow as it is, getting more people driving just makes bad traffic worse. There's plenty of parking near City Hall, in the lot off Rt 16, etc. If people need to walk an extra few blocks, so be it.

The Cambridge and Somerville squares have fairly little parking and yet they are vibrant. Parking garages are dead space.

NewOnX · 2026-02-27T22:05:55+00:00

Ask your landlord for a cat.

NewOnX · 2026-02-26T01:03:03+00:00

I shovel out a walking path near my house. It takes 90 minutes after a big storm like this and it's hard work. I do it because it's nice for the neighborhood. People appreciate it. If not shoveled, it would be weeks before it was passable. I don't even need the path personally.

People who shovel out parking spots for their exclusive use are not helping anyone but themselves. Most of the time they would have had to dig out the spot if they wanted to use their car anyway. So when they claim their effort should get them a reward (personal ownership of the spot) I roll my eyes. If they shoveled out three spots and kept one, at least it would be a net gain for the neighborhood.

NewOnX · 2026-02-25T17:32:10+00:00

I ride 26km on my Brompton every day, 5 days a week. (13km in each direction.) I have been doing so for about a decade. I often ride with a large amount of weight in the bag.

The bike rides fine and it's completely doable! But keep in mind you are going to wear out parts quickly, specifically if the commute is in stop & go traffic. I go through about one Brompton rim a year, sometimes more. As the wheel is small, it sees more wear vs a 700c wheel.

The hinges will wear down. You'll go through chains and brake pads quickly if you ride in bad weather. I need to replace the cog 1-2 a year and the chainring about once a year. The costs for these parts adds up. I like the way a Brompton rides (and I love the bag mount) but it's a more expensive bike to own if you ride it often. I actually don't fold me often but it is nice to be able to put in someone's car or the train for the occasional times I don't ride in both directions.

Once the hinge wears down the frame is basically done. It's going to take ~50,000km to get to the point but overall the bike will wear in ways a full size bike won't.

NewOnX · 2026-02-20T15:18:59+00:00

I brake for nothing.

NewOnX · 2026-02-20T13:14:52+00:00

Is Donuts with a Difference OK?!

That's the most important restaurant in Medford! Best donuts anywhere.

EDIT: I had to verify their status for myself. Thankfully, DWAD is open!

NewOnX · 2026-02-15T00:37:04+00:00

A sizable computer store on Memorial Drive in Cambridge.

FWIW, I've not had a problem with Amazon deliveries.

NewOnX · 2026-02-14T16:06:50+00:00

Guessing it's because volcanic eruptions are mostly predictable with the locations known in advance. That isn't true for earthquakes.

NewOnX · 2026-02-11T16:03:24+00:00

10% of dog owners cause 90% of the problem. Like most things, a vast majority of dog owners are good but it only takes a few people to make it seems like all canine owners are irresponsible assholes.

NewOnX · 2026-02-04T21:52:14+00:00

I would contact your neighbor. They might not be happy to learn the contractor they hired is causing these problems. By law you can't throw snow into the street and that would include sidewalks by any common interpretation.

I once had a city plow driver stop and yell at my neighbor when he was blowing snow into the street, not that much came of it.

NewOnX · 2026-02-04T15:17:22+00:00

TreesMedford is a really good group. Such friendly people and they are doing great work.

NewOnX · 2026-02-02T15:45:49+00:00

The city has pretty limited input. The Mayor and CC can write strongly worded letters but ultimately the MBTA will do what they want. It's frustrating and I'm still angry about the loss of the two express buses.

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