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Watermills never finished the ceilings so we can see the moldy wood they used. Is this safe? It is the ceiling above my shower, freaks me out when I take long hot showers. Notice shallow breathing unless I keep the doors opened. Any suggestions of an expert to test this and is this actually really bad to be breathing in? The units get very dusty because they never finished the ceilings, thinking about all that we are breathing in too.

DON’T MOVE HERE

Charlesgate is a useless satellite management company. Recycle bins filled with trash. Mice everywhere. Moldy, stinky lobby carpet… lobby is also connected to the trash room, only entrance to 330 and the garage. Start and end your day walking through a trash room filled with mold. Pictured, the entrance and the trash room. Garage door is to the left.

Why doesn’t the market stock the shelves? The restaurant has had a coming soon sign for over two years now.

Anyone else got anything to share about this place?

Charlesgate has taken over this building and got their sign up in the elevator but forgot to check that the elevator is past due inspection. Expires: 10.31.2025

always a feeding frenzy by the dam

Walking Talking Men Boston

Matt here. I organize Walking Talking Men Boston. This is a walk to make friendships in community, get outside, and for men to talk about what's really going on for us.

Every Friday, 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the Chestnut Hill Reservation

Full details
partiful.com/u/8WoBVCsulVPNQAF9FOSva7t61n42

Seeking Walk Leader for the new Blue Hills Chapter

We're bringing Walking Talking Men to the Blue Hills, and we're looking for a local man to step into the Walk Leader role. I'll get things off the ground, but this chapter needs someone who believes in what we're building and wants to help carry it forward for the community.

If that's you, reach out: walkingtalkingmenboston@gmail.com

First Saturday of each month | Houghton's Pond, 840 Hillside Street Milton, MA

Event details:
events.timely.fun/7xxcckvv/event/78348426

Special thanks to John Harrell of Friends of the Blue Hills for the collaboration possible. Info on John's work: https://friendsofthebluehills.org/john-harrell/

Thank you,
Matt

Russell Cooperative Preschool’s annual Spring Ramble is happening this Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00pm at 35 Church Street (aka First Parish of Watertown).

There will be a free public performance of Sleeping Beauty by Tanglewood Marionettes at 11:00am. This nationally recognized puppet company creates beautiful handcrafted marionette productions that are perfect for children and families. The show runs about 40 minutes and is open to everyone.

There will also be games, crafts, treats, and family activities on the lawn of First Parish from noon to 2:00pm.

In addition to the Ramble, First Parish of Watertown has pulled together a full slate of live musical acts as part of Watertown Porchfest:

12:00 to 1:00pm - Our Neighborhood ROCKS!! (for children and their families)

1:00 to 2:00pm - Boston Arabic Music Ensemble

2:00 to 3:30pm - The Mighty Silverbacks (5-piece classic rock band)

3:30 to 4:30pm - Eastern Souvenirs (psychedelic folk)

4:30 to 5:00pm - Tainted Horizon (classic rock)

5:00 to 6:00pm - Weird Frenz (indie rock)

Bring a blanket or grab a chair, and stop by to celebrate spring, music, creativity, and community with friends and neighbors!

Russell Cooperative Preschool’s 2026 Spring Ramble is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. This program is also supported by Watertown Savings Bank.

while walking back from the river this little tiger popped out of the bushes near 9 Church Hill St. Cat had no collar but was extremely friendly.