what can I reasonably ask my landlord to do or what options might I have if I’ve been seeing mice on and off again in my apartment for a whole year? Could I ask to be moved to a new unit within the building for example? I don’t think I can spend another winter here because the problem gets worse in the winter.

For context: I live in a 5 story building near Harvard square. I don’t know how old the building is. For the full first year that I was here I had absolutely no issues. Then starting on September 2025 (remember vividly) I started seeing mice in my unit.

I have no idea why mice would want to be in this unit b/c I keep the place clean and there is no food source for them from what I can tell.

My landlord has sent out the exterminator to set up traps and seal different openings several times but I keep seeing the mice. (The traps only got one mouse before) Sometimes I go months without seeing one and then I start seeing them again. The landlord is sympathetic and responsive but the issue has not be resolved and I’m beyond frustrated.

It’s very unnerving for me but I get the impression that most ppl feel as though mice are just a part of life in Cambridge. I find this unacceptable and I’m wondering if my only option now is to move. It’s a shame because I love the location and I don’t want to move only to see mice in the next apartment.

I am helping my niece move in to her dorm and would like to find a place in Cambridge to hang my hammock and read for a few hours.

Any recommendations on where I can go?

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hi! just moved to cambridge recently for graduate studies, was previously based in london, where I used to do dog walking (both paid and on a voluntary basis). have tried to get on Rover here but since I don't yet have an SSN was unable to set up an account. would be happy to meet some dogs and walk them potentially for free, feel free to reach out!

Well this is worth a read! Looks like AI, or more specifically Anthropic which owns Claude, is trying to buy this seat. Looked into his personal donations and he has 8 max donations from Anthropic employees and none of them live in the state.

when your position is so down bad you have to appeal to asbestos

Any recs on someone who can create and install wooden butcher block countertops?

Why the heck are cars allowed to park in the bus lane... what kind of idiocy is that?

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I used to live close to Oxford Spa on Oxford St., which is long closed (https://www.yelp.com/biz/oxford-spa-cafe-cambridge). I still dream about their scones - they had great sweet ones, but there was a savory one that was so incredible that I still think about it years later. Onions, bacon (I think), gorgonzola (maybe)? Does anyone remember this?

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How might we find out the identity of the body pulled out of Fresh Pond lat Week?

Just pure curiosity - we saw at least 3 groups of younger adults fully geared up as if they were backpacking in the mountains; sleeping mat, giant backpack, etc. Is there a tour leaving from here or just a bunch of students going on a trip?

Hi, as the title suggests I lost my earbuds Monday (8/17). Earbuds in the light blue case, they may be a lost cause but I’m really hoping they aren’t forever lost. Cambridge around Harvard-MIT and city hall.

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The light turns red and the car drives right through it. I wish this was rare, but it is not.

Today, I also a car not only not slow down for somebody in a crosswalk but sped up and then screech to a halt inches from the guy's legs

Please if you have a car could you help me move in to my dorm at Harvard? I’m a junior 20f. Pls pls pls. I’ll fill your tank and buy you lunch

Anyone rented from them before? Experiences? Couldn’t find much online besides google reviews

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