Anwar Faisal of Alpha Mgmt just bought 100 units in Somerville

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Controversial landlord expands empire into Somerville... Renters beware.

http://somerville.wickedlocal.com/news/20160216/landlord-blasted-in-spotlight-series-buys-100-units-in-city

Reupholstery Recommendations?

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We've got a huge couch that's got some tears, is generally showing it's 20-something age, and definitely needs to be reupholstered. It's a huge couch that I don't want to have to transport out of the house. I know that there are services that will come to your house and do all the work right there in your living room. Has anyone used such a reupholstery service (or know of one) that they would recommend? DIY is not an option for us.

"Dog products" and grooming service proposed for former Stellabella Toys storefront

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The front window of 196 Elm Street, formerly Stellabella Toys, has a Cambridge "Notice of Public Hearing" sign. It says that the Board of Zoning Appeal will hear a petition from Sharon Cerny for a "Variance to allow a dog grooming service as an additional use to retail store selling dog products."

The public hearing will occur on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 8:15 pm at the Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave. in Central Square.

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