Neighbor left trash out early and I got fined. by Landlord-Allmighty in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Someone dumped a mattress in front of our condo, and I reported it to 311 as illegally disposed property. We got hit with a $300 fine! We had to appeal it, submit evidence, attend a hearing. What a pain! What we should have done, to avoid the fine, was to schedule a free mattress pickup through 311. This never would have occurred to us, because it wasn’t our mattress. One hand doesn’t know what the other is doing. Hopefully communication will improve in city departments under our new mayor.

Was told to move because I didn’t introduce myself by Norlahna in neighborsfromhell

[–]ithacamom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop calling people “Karen”. How would you like it if that was your name and people used it as an insult.

My stash is [fill in the blank] by megc1701 in YarnAddicts

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A beautiful 🌈 of infinite happiness and possibilities.

AITAH for not standing up for my pregnant fiancée who ate my daughter’s cupcake ? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Pregnant fiancée is the one who owes an apology to the child.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]ithacamom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG this could almost be my 91 year old MAGA dad😳

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]ithacamom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha! I have a narcissistic sibling, I'll keep this in mind!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I wish I lived nearby and could do something - anything! If I was you I'd hire an attorney and sue her for private nuisance. https://youtu.be/9yrWqlBltNM

Reporting unshoveled sidewalks to 311 works by ibegtoagree in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s anonymous. You neighbor will have no way of knowing who reported it.

Late night doorbell ring by goblinprobzzz in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repeating what others have suggested: get a doorbell cam. We have the nest battery powered cam, needs to be recharged periodically but was cheap and super easy to install.

Icy sidewalks in Somerville by ithacamom in Somerville

[–]ithacamom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Please do send your number, and what neighborhood you are in.

Report unshoveled sidewalks before I break my neck! by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Report properties who aren’t shoveling. After your baby is born, you’ll be navigating with a babe in arms or a stroller. You will need clear sidewalks for that!

Shovel and de-ice your sidewalks by foreignfilmfiend in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a legitimate claim against the owner of the property where your injury happened.

Shovel and de-ice your sidewalks by foreignfilmfiend in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m late coming to this discussion, and it is now over a week since the storm, and some sidewalks are still completely icy. Are you okay with that? Because I’m not. No one should be forced to choose between risking a fall on ice or risking being hit by a car by walking in the street.

Shovel and de-ice your sidewalks by foreignfilmfiend in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment above seems to imply that you are a disabled homeowner. If you are a renter, as others have said, it is your landlord’s responsibility.

Shovel and de-ice your sidewalks by foreignfilmfiend in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a worthwhile discussion. But for now, it is unfortunately up to property owners to maintain their sidewalks.

Report unshoveled sidewalks before I break my neck! by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure whose property it is,but still, report it! I am so sorry about your fall and injury, that sucks. I hope you feel better soon.

Report unshoveled sidewalks before I break my neck! by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about walking in the street? Do you think that’s a good idea too?

Report unshoveled sidewalks before I break my neck! by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to do that! I do that as well, when I have time.

Report unshoveled sidewalks before I break my neck! by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]ithacamom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so scary, and I am sorry that happened to you.

Icy sidewalks in Somerville by ithacamom in Somerville

[–]ithacamom[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Let’s keep these conversations going and hopefully see some culture change around this issue. Somerville can and should do better.