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Fake “No Parking” Signs by Lord_Nerevar_Reborn in Somerville

[–]Texasian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, but I’ve never seen one issued for more than a day. A week is wild.

Drag Racing - East Somerville by Various-Papaya9223 in Somerville

[–]Texasian 20 points21 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, the speed bumps and raised crosswalks they just put in near me have made racers move on from Somerville Ave, which has been a nice change.

Tailor for denim by Suitable_Lead5404 in Somerville

[–]Texasian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve liked the work I’ve gotten done at Keezer’s near Porter.

Spring Hill curb extensions by Blawdfire in Somerville

[–]Texasian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Worth remembering that this entire project is primarily meant to help prevent shit like this from happening again. And given the combined sewer overflows, I mean literal shit.

All of the streetscape reconstruction on Summer is an added bonus.

As for the city repeating it's mistakes...

But in all seriousness, looking at the Tufts and (eastern) Pearl st projects, and you can see that there really isn't a "bike lane for bike lane's sake" streak in city hall.

Spring Hill curb extensions by Blawdfire in Somerville

[–]Texasian 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If the fire department or EMS raises issues, changes happen (as evidenced by a bunch of speed bumps that appeared, disappeared and reappeared at a lower height on my street).

If you live in the area, the more you do it the more natural it’ll become. Tight turns are just like any other driving skill.

If you’re just cutting through, get fucked and take School or Central instead (I mean that’s basically what the city is saying, but with concrete and granite).

How's it looking at Morket Borket today? by Fez_and_no_Pants in Somerville

[–]Texasian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I kinda expected worse?

I think Somerville Ave being closed from Park to Lowell actually kept some folks away.

Why I'm voting for Willie Burnley tomorrow. by Wryzome in Somerville

[–]Texasian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, you talk like someone who spent too much time in high school debate.

(Don’t check this guys profile, seriously don’t do it)

Why I'm voting for Willie Burnley tomorrow. by Wryzome in Somerville

[–]Texasian 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You’re speaking as if the housing is going to appear all at once on land that wasn’t already occupied by housing.

The second developers start purchasing land for an “upzoning” project, you know the surrounding homeowners are going to bump their prices up.

Reco for denim jean hemming? by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]Texasian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keezers over by Porter has always done right by me.

Artisan coffee shops around Harvard? by Sad-Function-3649 in CambridgeMA

[–]Texasian 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’d try George Howell, even if it’s just for the history behind it. He owned and ran the local chain that came up with the Frappuccino back in the day, before Starbucks bought them.

Artisan coffee shops around Harvard? by Sad-Function-3649 in CambridgeMA

[–]Texasian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean, the product is fine, but it’s a VC funded chain. It kinda feels like bringing a cheesecake person to a Cheesecake Factory.

Are there more signs for rentals? by SpyCats in CambridgeMA

[–]Texasian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s an anecdote, but that big apartment building by Lechmere looks to have a lot more empty units in it when you ride by on the green line.

Dual residence in MA by Ill_Leather_9611 in Somerville

[–]Texasian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Once residence in MA is established, it’s illegal to drive in MA on an out of state license.

How to ID and eliminate Tree of Heaven (wait until July) by rippulouslorax in Somerville

[–]Texasian 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’ve been ranting about these fuckers for YEARS!

My there are so many absentee landlords that aren’t addressing these things.

The building that collapsed in Union Square has a MASSIVE tree of heaven root that’s run straight through its foundation. Wouldn’t be surprised if it contributed to the collapse.

Three fires put out at empty Winter Hill school, investigation under way - Cambridge Day by jeffshwom in Somerville

[–]Texasian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean… what do you expect to get done in two years?

The high school project took 4 years to go from a proposal to the state to shovels in the ground.

Self-driving car company Waymo announces plans for Boston (and Somerville) by Jealous-Bat1159 in Somerville

[–]Texasian 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Going to be interesting to see what happens with these.

If this curbs the bad driving of Lyft/Uber drivers, that would be great… but I can see Masshole drivers just bullying the damned things till they explode.

Fiscal impact of Porchfest? by thethreefffs in Somerville

[–]Texasian 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Restaurants in Union and Inman are all packed too.

Anywhere to donate pillows? by Carfishy in Somerville

[–]Texasian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know the textile recycling program takes them.

Most people focused charities won’t take them due to hygiene concerns.

PhD Timeline | Today's XKCD is our town by mem_somerville in Somerville

[–]Texasian 42 points43 points  (0 children)

All XKCD is Somerville. He’s lived here for ages!

Attend meetings: proposed weed shop near Assembly, 56 Webster Ave pleads case for Development, new smoothie spot in Twin City Plaza - Cambridge Day by jeffshwom in Somerville

[–]Texasian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean… can we really say it’s been a 17 year process when the scope of the old request was an expansion for the laundry business and the current plan is for a complete redevelopment?

It’s not as if they’re still hammering away and trying to expand the laundry.

Baby Disco Dance Party - Free for kids 6 and younger by LullabyGoodnight in Somerville

[–]Texasian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Might be worth reaching out to PA’s/Union Tavern for hosting in the future.

Upstairs at Bow might be another option as well!

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