td bank: a story

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i was in fresh pond anyway, so i took a bucket of change to the td bank there.

they do have a (very cute, animated) coin counter. it is free if you have an account, 6% otherwise. i asked about accounts, and was able to open a "savings club" account (no fee, no minimum balance) right away with the help of a nice person named moe.

i tossed all my coins in the counter. i was expecting them to put them into the savings account, but they just handed me bills (and three quarters :) apparently if i go back i just have to tell the teller i have an account, presumably now they can look me up by name.

i guessed my total within $1.99, so i also got a prize! (a deck of cards, to be precise.)

thanks to everyone for your great suggestions, hope my anecdote proves informative to others :)

De-paving

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I heard a rumor about an organization here in the 'ville that will help you de-pave your yard, as in help with labor to break up asphalt or cement and help to haul it away. I'm researching the cost involved with turning our pavement into green yard. We're talkin' pretty standard Somerville yard. Any suggestions welcome!  (one possible catch is a drain right in the middle of the current 2 parking spots.) Thanks!