"Uncovered trashcan" fine at 3AM during high winds.

[boywonder.livejournal.com]

So how hard up is the City of Somerville for cash? So hard-up, it appears, that they issued an "uncovered trashcan" ticket at 3:00AM (yes, that's right, in the middle of the night) DURING a storm in which Somerville was experiencing high winds and rain. You all remember the one from a few nights ago.

My dad/landlord got a ticket in the mail yesterday, including a photograph of a trashcan on the ground with the lid off on the side of the house. Normally, our trashcans are locked tight with their covers, except, apparently, when high winds and rain knock them over. We are going to appeal the ticket. I just think it is outrageous that this was even issued. Trashcans were down all over the neighborhood, as well as roof shingles everywhere, and small to medium branches on the sidewalks and streets, etc.

Did anyone else get this fine or know of anyone else who had? I mean, if the trashcans weren't picked up and it was, say, 11AM, there may be some merit to the ticket. But since it was issued during the middle of the night and during an ongoing storm, it seems really bizarre.

I found a credit card on Willow Ave.

[pearlythebunny.livejournal.com]

I found a credit card on Willow Ave. I've googled, and the owner appears to live in Somerville, but I have not yet found contact info.

The owner's last name is Miller. I have never heard of the bank, but its address is in Marblehead.

Contact me if you think this is your card. I'm going to call the bank on Monday.

Upholstery Cleaner Vacuum Rental

[ethanfield.livejournal.com]

I have an old La-Z-Boy that needs its upholstery cleaned. Does anyone know where I might rent nearby a wet-vac or similar device I could use to do the job myself?