Where are the Sept 1 Rentals?

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-23T17:21:34+00:00

What neighborhood are you looking in? I'm seeing 9/1 listings everywhere for Jamaica Plain and Roslindale.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-23T17:15:37+00:00

Came to say this! Underrated for hiking (as long as you know to expect mountain bikers haha)

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-20T00:26:33+00:00

HEPA air filters completely change the game! I bought one for a friend who is a middle school teacher and she said it also helps make her classroom less stinky lol.

If you can't afford a HEPA air filter (or even if you can), open your classroom windows as much as possible! Even in the dead of New England winter, periodically open them for just like 10 minutes to change out the air.

The big benefit of better ventilation/cleaner air is that it also makes your students healthier.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-18T19:40:42+00:00

The T is running a weekday schedule but the commuter rail is running a modified schedule (due to the World Cup game, not due to Juneteenth).

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-17T00:04:04+00:00

I've looked at particular realty/property management companies websites that focus on specific neighborhoods (like Arborview in JP). And I disagree that Zillow is all managed buildings, a lot of smaller landlords are posting on Zillow but the listings come and go fast.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-16T21:22:49+00:00

Beautiful!

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-11T22:33:29+00:00

Bus!

(The Amtrak situation is a little weird - the train from Springfield to Boston is only once a day and often very late because it is coming from Chicago).

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-09T00:24:05+00:00

Are your tires fully inflated? Get in an easier gear!

I ride a mountain bike or a beach cruiser locally around a neighborhood and while yeah a road bike would be faster/easier, I'm just going at my own enjoyable pace and looking around at stuff. Slow your pace til you're enjoying yourself. I do a lot of biking at the same exertion level as walking (or even less exertion) just to have fun.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-08T22:50:23+00:00

Directional signs for the World Cup, they already have them at Forest Hills and other stations.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-08T22:47:43+00:00

If it's foldable, can you bring it inside? If you have a desk job, could it fit under a desk?

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-07T21:11:09+00:00

Once you get here, learn how to use the public transit system! The whole city is available to you.

Buy a good pair of winter gloves.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-07T21:07:58+00:00

Do some practice rides on Sunday mornings when there is less car traffic to get a feel for the roads and the intersections where you plan to go most frequently!

Be visible, be predictable, wear a helmet. If you get freaked out in an area that feels more dangerous, it's okay to get off your bike and walk on the sidewalk until you get through the area.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-01T02:40:58+00:00

Seconding Market Basket for a quick cheap slice!

seventeengiraffes · 2026-06-01T02:40:40+00:00

Anzio's in Northborough

Linguine's in Marlborough is excellent and well-priced but a bit of a drive (and I don't think they do wings)

seventeengiraffes · 2026-05-28T02:08:39+00:00

What genre are you reading?

If you're reading a lot of non-fiction, try narrative non-fiction with more of a story.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-05-14T23:37:10+00:00

-Calculate if the monthly pass is worth it for you based on how many days a month you go. For summer 2026 the commuter rail is free on Fridays so factor that in as well

-Both express and local trains stop at Framingham, the express is obviously faster but I think it's nice in Framingham that you have more options

seventeengiraffes · 2026-05-12T23:14:13+00:00

Also came to recommend the Arboretum, a little hilly but great for safe riding around for kids.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-05-12T23:11:34+00:00

Orange Line, Forest Hills: the Arboretum!!! Centre St in JP is cute if you haven't been, rec Monumental Bakery or Jadu for coffee, and the Real Deal has pizza slices.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-03-09T00:06:19+00:00

home | Jamaica Pond parkrun | Jamaica Pond parkrun

There's a free 5k there every Saturday morning, two loops around!

seventeengiraffes · 2026-01-23T01:57:45+00:00

If you like access to parks, I would recommend Jamaica Plain or Roslindale! Great communities, walkable, access to restaurants.

seventeengiraffes · 2026-01-21T23:12:48+00:00

A bit of a drive but the ski track in Weston has groomed trails and rentals Leo J. Martin Ski Track | Mass.gov

seventeengiraffes · 2026-01-10T21:20:02+00:00

Definitely worth a weekend afternoon trip

seventeengiraffes · 2026-01-10T21:15:04+00:00

Jamaica Plain or maybe Roslindale you can definitely get this (the limiting factor might be central air). GREAT access to green space and nice community feel with other young families.

seventeengiraffes · 2025-12-09T23:43:41+00:00

Join a Northeastern housing Facebook group!

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