New "community" discussion forum

[lmermaid501.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing many of you also got a postcard in the mail advertising a new discussion forum (ourcommonplace.com). While attempting to be "local" and making it seem like it was started up by Somerville residents ("a couple of neighbors and I were talking..."), it's hard to do that when you forget to change the name of the city in your form letter ("an online community newsletter and bulletin board just for Sudbury residents.") It seems dishonest to try to make it seem like it's locally driven. Does anyone have more info than is available on their web site? Seems like an interesting startup tech effort by some Harvard students but it's unclear from the site whether they actually work with local communities, or just have manufactured "local-looking" spam mail.

Dumb question: "certified copy" around here?

[tealegirle.livejournal.com]

How do I get a certified copy of something around here? I know it's not the same as notarized but don't know where to get one. . .

apartment rental

[phpanda.livejournal.com]

Our apartment building is going condo in the spring so we are currently month-to-month and can move as soon as we find a place.   We are  looking for a 1-2 bedroom that allows 2 indoor cats in Somerville- Cambridge area,  We both work, are in our mid-20s and are also grad students so the budget is tight. We would rather not pay a full month's fee to locate an apartment.  My boyfriend and I have good credit and good references from two landlords.  Any suggestions on how to find an apartment or agencies you recommend?  Thanks!