It’s getting cold out there… Posted on: Thursday, October 15, 2009

Filed Under: Boston in General, Heating laws

It’s starting to get cold out there! The City of Boston has a tip sheet for tenants and landlords regarding home heating during the winter. Here’s an excerpt:
 
 
In accordance with the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code residential dwellings must be provided with heat from September 15th until June 15th each year. Heating systems must be
capable of [...]

New Commuter Rail stop coming to Lower Allston?? Posted on: Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Filed Under: Boston Rental Market, Boston in General, News

According to several media outlets, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reached a deal at the end of September with CSX Transportation that would, among other things, clear the way for a new MBTA Commuter Rail stop in Allston.  According to reports, the deal transferred control of some CSX rail lines to the MBTA.  The new Allston [...]

Boston Shines 365 Posted on: Friday, November 7, 2008

Filed Under: Boston in General

Join The Clean-up
“Mayor Menino’s year-round neighborhood clean up and community service program, Boston Shines 365, provides the tools and materials to help volunteers successfully complete projects in every neighborhood in Boston. “
From litter clean up and block sponsorship to neighborhood beautification through landscaping and painting, this initiaive seeks to clean up our fair city while [...]