Packing Service for a move

[gscoobs.livejournal.com]

I have a local move coming up and am thinking of using a full service mover or packing service. There is nothing I dread more than packing and unpacking a kitchen, never mind the rest of my stuff (2 bed, 2 bath).

There are a lot of great moving recommendations on here, but I haven't seen anything about packing. Has anyone had success without paying an arm and a leg?

I wonder if it makes sense to leverage a full service mover or have someone pack separately from task rabbit or something similar. All ideas and recommendations are very appreciated!

Medford Shaw's closing - Locust St across from Meadow Glen Mall

[ron_newman]

The Shaw's supermarket on Locust Street in Medford, across from Meadow Glen Mall, is closing by February 20.
ETA 2/12: today the store has a LAST 5 DAYS sign, so the real clsoing day may be February 16.

When I stopped by this store early on a Friday evening a week and a half ago, the place was deserted and the liquidation-sale prices weren't especially great. But the sale may be better now. Has anyone shopped there lately?

RIP Amy Lee Berkowitz, who formerly owned and ran Artifaktori on College Ave

[ron_newman]

Amy Lee Berkowitz, who until a year ago owned and ran Artifaktori at 22 College Avenue, died two weeks ago of breast cancer. She was only 46 years old.

There will be a memorial service at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House on March 1 at 2 pm. More information will be posted soon on Artifaktori's Facebook page.

Longer obituary, from the Newark NJ Star-Ledger.
Shorter obituary, from the Boston Globe.