Broken benches in Union Sq that are taped off. Cannabis dispensary in the background. Only one person in frame.

38th coolest neighborhood in the world.

do you think the 37th coolest has working benches.

It will surprise nobody that this survey, reviled at length by the whole city council last week, is still merrily online and open for responses this morning.

Woof

Let’s leave puff sleeves in 2024.

Given all the urbanism discourse about walkability in cities, I’m surprised there’s so little talk about sidewalk clearing during the winter. Most US cities (including Boston, where I live) leave this up to property owners. It’s a really bad policy that leads to more people falling and getting hurt.

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Is it irrational to be upset that Williams Sonoma charges $19 for shipping?

Signed, a somerville resident trying to stay informed with limited time/investment but understanding there’s nuance

Please keep writing!