Moving Sept. 1 vs. Oct. 1?

[idealforcolors.livejournal.com]

Good morning. I'm looking forward to moving back to the area after 5 years out of state, although since rents are so high now, I'm expanding the search for an apartment for two people* pretty broadly beyond Davis this time. I'd love some advice on move-in dates if you have any thoughts.

The move is for a job in Cambridge starting in mid-October, so I'd prefer to move at the beginning of October, since rent and transportation costs would be much higher if we both moved earlier and commuted back to where we live now. But I've been watching Craigslist for a while, and I'm seeing a LOT of ads for September 1, compared to very little for July or August. This makes me think there may not be many open apartments available for October either. (Also, I'm looking in a below-median price range, which means we have pretty limited options.)

Based on your experience, do you think it's possible to find something for October, or do we need to soak up the substantial extra cost of moving in September just to make sure we can get a place? Thanks in advance!

*Unfortunately, sharing one room in an apartment with roommates is probably not a good option right now.

Kitchen cart to give away O

[justphoenix.livejournal.com]

Hello again:

I've moved and no longer have space for my kitchen cart. It's 12 years old, has a drawer, two hooks, and a wine rack. The top has some nicks and light stains but it's still a nice cart for a microwave or even extra counter space. Dimensions are 3' high and 2' square. Pick up in West Somerville.

EDIT: Cart is taken!

Boston Fireworks Now July 3

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

We in Cambridge just got a robocall saying that Boston had moved its Esplanade fireworks and concert event to tomorrow, Thursday July 3, and that parking, etc., would be affected accordingly. More info to come here, I imagine.

Sharing this info here because I expect this will affect a lot of people's commutes and so forth!

7-Eleven (Mass Ave & Day St) wants to sell beer and wine

[ron_newman]

The cashier's counter at the Mass Ave & Day St 7-Eleven has a petition asking people to support their application for a license to sell beer and wine.

This would put them in direct competition with Pemberton Farms across the street. I wonder if Pemberton would feel compelled to stay open until 11 pm in response? (They now close at 10 pm most days, 8 pm on Sundays.)