LaraApr 15, 2018Cambridge & Somerville consider drastic steps to address affordable housingIf you are distressed with the state of democracy on a national level, I highly encourage you to delve into your local politics. It’s mes...
LaraJan 10, 2018Snow: Cambridge v. SomervilleI’m not one to take sides — I really do love Cambridge & Somerville equally — but I have to say that when it comes to handling snow, Some...
LaraJan 12, 2017Taxes, taxes everywhere…The good news is that both Cambridge and Somerville once again lowered their tax rates for fiscal year 2017 while also increasing their r...
LaraJun 27, 2013Fun & (Mostly) Free Outdoor Summer EntertainmentLast weekend when it was so gorgeous out, I was looking for something to do *outside* and realized there’s no one place that lists all th...
LaraAug 15, 2012Cambridge Residents: Is Your Home Up to Fire Safety Code?Last month, my condo association received the following letter from the City of Cambridge, notifying us that we were required to schedule...
LaraJul 13, 2012HOW TO: Find a Rental in Cambridge or SomervilleWith September 1 looming in the not-so-distant future, I am beginning to field a lot of calls from friends, acquaintances and friends-of-...
LaraJun 3, 2012Boiler Rebates Offered by Mass Save — Plan Ahead!I know it’s June, and we’re all thinking about air conditioning, not heating, but if you’ve got an old boiler (from 1983 or older), it mi...
LaraMar 25, 2012Street Sweeping Resumes!I’m sure that for most of us urban dwellers, *street sweeping* brings to mind seriously reduced available parking, last minute scrambles ...
LaraFeb 10, 2012Cambridge Affordable Housing Programs InfoThe City of Cambridge is sponsoring a series of information sessions on the city’s affordable housing programs — the next of which is Mon...
LaraFeb 4, 2012More Great Press for Kendall Square / Area Four RestaurantsAm making my way through all the great new restaurants in my neighborhood… Where to Eat in Boston in 2012: Success, Squared – How Kendall...
LaraJan 15, 2012Now That It Finally Feels Like Winter…Just wanted to remind everyone that we are fortunate to now have TWO winter farmer’s markets. New this year, Cambridge’s Winter Farmer’s ...
LaraOct 21, 2011Save $$$ on Your Energy Bills This Winter!No one looks forward to the higher energy bills we New Englanders face every winter. But there is a way to bring those costs down: The Ca...
LaraSep 19, 2011Public Health Alert: West Nile Virus Found in Local MosquitosFor those of us who like to spend as much time as possible outside while the weather is still mild… be alert! Mosquitos with West Nile Vi...
LaraSep 11, 2011If You're 40 or Older in Cambridge, You're a Rare BreedI received a Google alert this morning with some interesting demographic data for Cambridge — and if you’ve ever felt like the oldest per...
LaraSep 8, 2011Are You Covered? What Homeowner's Insurance Will Pay ForShortly after Hurricane Irene, real estate attorney Rich Vetstein put together a little summary on what types of damage are typically cov...
LaraAug 26, 2011Here She Comes! Get Ready for IreneSent the following email to my clients this morning and thought it might be useful to some of you others who haven’t yet experienced a hu...
LaraJul 26, 2011Cambridge Recycling NewsForwarded from the City of Cambridge… In this issue: Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! Why No Electronics In My Recycling Bin? $...
LaraJun 13, 2011Renters Beware: Cambridge Police Issue Warning on Craig's List ScamsCOMMUNTY INFO: CPD Warns Residents about Craigslist Rental Property Scams June 11, 2011 – The Cambridge Police Department Criminal Invest...
LaraApr 22, 2011Cambridge Residents: Water AlertFire Hydrant Testing through mid June May Cause Water Discoloration Cambridge Water and Fire departments will be conducting annual fire h...
LaraApr 9, 2011Street Sweeping v. Snow Parking Bans… Which is Worse?Thought this was interesting… if you received one of the nearly 3,000 snow violation parking tickets this winter, you can take comfort in...
