“Almost every property I own was built in 1910 and has these exact door and window frames, which aren’t cheap to upkeep!” said one Cambridge landlord, who bought 5 dilapidated triple deckers in 1989 for $20,000. “Sure, I pocket about $2,500 per month pure profit per rental, but the paint on these suckers isn’t free! And neither is hiring my cousin to take pictures of the … [Read more...] about Boston Area Landlord Admits Most Of $3000 Rent Goes Toward Maintaining Ornate Door Frames
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Finally Free To Be Himself: Charlie Baker Attends Maura Healey’s Inauguration Wearing Lip Ring, Guyliner, Blink-182 Shirt
“Massachusetts, get ready to meet the real Charlie!” yelled the former Governor, blaring “Adam’s Song” from a handheld speaker as he skateboarded away from the TD Garden celebration. “Good luck Governor Healey—I’ll miss yewwwwww (miss yewwwwww)!” … [Read more...] about Finally Free To Be Himself: Charlie Baker Attends Maura Healey’s Inauguration Wearing Lip Ring, Guyliner, Blink-182 Shirt
Green Line Extension FINALLY Bringing Shitty, Sporadic T Service To Somerville And Medford
MEDFORD—The long-anticipated Somerville/Medford Green Line Extension opened on Monday, fulfilling a decades-old promise to finally bring shitty, sporadic T service to East Somerville, Medford, and Tufts University. The project suffered several years of construction delays and cost overruns before it was able to eventually deliver on the MBTA’s long-term goal of bringing … [Read more...] about Green Line Extension FINALLY Bringing Shitty, Sporadic T Service To Somerville And Medford
Circles Of Hell In Dante’s Inferno Translated Into Orange Line Train Wait Times
1st Circle: Limbo Hey guy, I know these circles. I’ve been riding the Orange Line alone since I was a kid. What’s ya name? Oh, Virgil, that had to be tough growing up. I’m fine. I don’t need a guide down here. How long could limbo be? Nice red shirt though. Go find someone else with a question. 2nd Circle: Lust Whoa that new train has some nice looking cars. I … [Read more...] about Circles Of Hell In Dante’s Inferno Translated Into Orange Line Train Wait Times
Fourth Bartender In A Row Pours Royals’ Drink Orders Directly Into Boston Harbor
“Ha, quite humorous indeed, thank you for the chuckle,” said the Princess of Wales, who still hasn’t been served since she arrived in Boston. … [Read more...] about Fourth Bartender In A Row Pours Royals’ Drink Orders Directly Into Boston Harbor