parking meters

[schpahky.livejournal.com]

The parking meters are going back to 25 cents per half hour.

On the semi-downside, off-street parking lots will now be metered until 8pm.

Apparently the change will happen on a meter by meter basis and be finished by July 1st. And the one hour meters on Broadway will be recalibrated to two hours. The link above has all the news, including that of prepaid meter cards if you don't have quarters on hand.

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[folktraveler.livejournal.com]

I don't know if anyone has posted this before but it's just too hilarious:

( I think I'm going bananas )

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[folktraveler.livejournal.com]

I have jet-lagged used sturdy moving boxes to give away. So if anyone is interested:

height/width/depth

18x17.5x13.5 - 9 boxes
18x27x13.5 - 5 boxes
16.5x13.5x13 - 2 boxes

I'm located on Church College Ave. Just so that you know.

Roommate needed

[sonofabish.livejournal.com]

Due to a medical condition, one of my roommates needs to move out and we need a replacement for 3/1.
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Seeking recommendation for health-care providers, (needed quickly!)

[numbersnletters.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I'm a lifelong Boston resident, new to Davis, and seeking several new doctors. Please pardon this dummy account; this is a sensitive subject. My insurance is going to run out very soon... so if you know a good doctor, I would really, really appreciate it if you'd take a moment to recommend them now.

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NSTAR report

[mattlistener.livejournal.com]

Called customer service this morning. Was on hold for a very short time -- I was impressed. Someone who seemed fairly knowledgeable answered, and explained to my satisfaction that the "Basic Svc Fixed" was a pass-through of what NSTAR paid the generation facility for the electricity. She confirmed that my numbers for December and January were correct.

She did say that NSTAR provides information about other power suppliers on their website. That appears to be here. If you're around Davis Square your rate code is probably A1, but you can find it on your bill. The above link has a pointer to an "understanding your bill" page that will show you where to find it.

They don't show current rates, just contact info for various providers. Start with those closest to you, of course.

She also said that NSTAR tries to get the lowest rate for its customers. I'm going to call back to find out whether they change sources once a year, or once a day, or is it more of a basket of supply that shifts according to need. I'm not clear yet whether attaching to a specific supplier would be good or bad in terms of my bottom line. Though of course attaching to a Massachusetts supplier would be a social good.

NSTAR Customer Service: 800-592-2000, 8:30am - 4:40pm.

Actor Needed

[bex77]

We need one more actor for our show!

If you'd like to play a fun role with a fun group of folks, join us this Sunday, February 12th from 1pm to 2:30pm at the First Congregational Church of Somerville, 89 College Ave., just 4 short blocks from the Davis Square T stop.

We'll be holding open auditions for the part of Mr. Kirby in "You Can't Take It With You." It will consist of cold readings as Mr. Kirby - no monologues. The look and feel that is being sought is:
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For more info, check out our web site at theatreatfirst.org

Please encourage anyone you know that might suit the part to come audition.

Thanks!