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Beach Weather

Trying to beat the heat?

Here are a few beaches you can go to close to Cambridge and Somerville. Shannon Beach at Mystic Lakes (Medford/Winchester) This is a 15 minute drive or a 30-40 minute ride via MBTA bus route. Carson Beach and Pleasure Bay 20 minute drive… …

Museums and Exhibitions you HAVE to see

Happy April! The sun is shining and the days are getting longer. With spring and summer just around the corner, you might be wondering, “Where should I go? What should I do?” We highly recommend visiting local museums and… …

Boston Area Cultural Links

Residents, New and Old, Will Enjoy Exploring these Local Treasures

Cultural Sites of Interest American Repertory Theatre Boston Symphony Boston Pops Boston Ballet Boston Lyric Opera Celebrity Series Children's Museum Gardner Museum Harvard Museums MIT Museums Museum Of Fine Arts Museum of Science New England… …

Community Resources

Helpful Links for Cambridge and Somerville Residents

All website links will open in a new browser window. City Government City of Cambridge website City of Somerville website Chamber of Commerce Cambridge of Commerce website Somerville Chamber of Commerce website School Systems Cambridge Somerville… …

Our Favorite Contractors

For over twenty-five years we have developed relationships with contractors who have provided honest and quality services, i.e. good work at good prices. Here are some of the contractors that we feel privileged to recommend: Around Town Appliance… …

Carbon Monoxide Detector Law

Understandably, there seems to be a great deal of confusion on the ideal placement of these detectors, since they shouldn't be too close to carbon monoxidee producing sources, such as a gas stove, water heater, fireplace, etc. I have been… …

Interest on a Last Month Rent

Interest of 5% must be paid to the tenant either on the anniversary date of the tenancy or on a pro-rata basis, even if the tenancy ends before one year if the account has not been established in a local bank. If the account has been… …

What is an Appraiser?

An appraiser is one who compiles and analyzes voluminous data of problematical accuracy from sources of dubious veracity and derives therefrom a numerical quantification of unquestionable necessity, analogous to a nebulous and euphemistic concept… …

Deductions From Security Deposit

Upon termination of the tenancy, a Landlord must return the security deposit or adjusted balance within thirty (30) days of the tenant’s vacating the apartment, and deductions can only be made for unpaid rent not lawfully withheld, or any… …

Heating Season Tips and Reminders

Here are some helpful tips and reminders that might insure you will enjoy a warm and comfortable home this winter.

Not only might some of these pointers spare you from the incovenience associated with a "NO HEAT" service call, but it might also spare the landlord from paying for an avoidable expense. Air Conditioners should be removed from windows or properly… …