The airport is the only spot I would recommend taking a cab over a rideshare from. It's quicker and cheaper. The only caveat is that if you're going to a residential address, you'll probably need to pay attention to what they're doing because for some reason, cab drivers are still not using GPS and oftentimes asking you where to go.

The broker would be the one to request the fee. Maybe they are just confused?

Go see Dr. Kanter at UMASS in Worcester if you’re high risk. He was excellent.

I totally forgot about this golden age.

I was fully remote before covid, but it was seen as taboo and we weren’t supposed to tell anyone that we worked remotely. My whole team had offices on-site, but we were never there.

Free popcorn

As someone who had Mexican on their wedding night…I will tell you this is a bad idea.

I think it’s worth noting that Pressley actually voted AGAINST the infrastructure bill. So not only did we replace the guy getting the transportation grants, we replaced him with someone who actually voted with Republicans against the infrastructure bill. And even worse, we’re likely stuck with her because no one in their right mind would vote for a Republican and there hasn’t been a whisper of a potential primary candidate since she was elected.

Sorry, it's called Flight Club!

It is pretty fun, actually. I'm not sure they have darts, but I know they have cornhole and shuffleboard. You might be thinking of Flight Deck.

Right near the axe throwing place, there is a SkyZone, a casino, and Assembly Square (which has a movie theatre, a crap ton of shopping and restaurants, etc.).

PKL in Southie

lol no

What makes you think I’m unaware of the history of the pledge? God shouldn’t be involved in that either.

Why was there a prayer to begin with? What happened to separation of church and state?

KG was the only good part of that.

Mike’s Pastry, IMO. I don’t get why people get so upset over it. Half of the time, there’s not even a line, just a bunch of people taking up space.

Dude we are all burnt out. I don’t find that people bond over work here.

Everywhere

A bartender there is claiming it’s not true and just a rumor.

The Boynton usually opens early for them.

I have many friends who have made the opposite move and they’re shocked by how easy it is to make friends down where you are. My greatest advice to you for making friends in MA is to join a sports league, a CrossFit gym, or frequent a bar.

Smoke Shop BBQ had a pretty nice selection. At least the one on Congress.

Well, I think you’re on the right track with Worcester. Keep in mind - the thing people love about Worcester is that you’re 45 minutes from everywhere - Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Boston. Worcester itself has a great food scene. I’m a foodie myself and often miss Worcester’s restaurant scene. Worcester is also very diverse and prides itself on its immigrant community; they host a “Worcester World Cup” every year where soccer teams are formed based on country of origin and it’s a great celebration of what the city is all about. If you have any specific questions on areas of the city or what not, feel free to ask.

I grew up in Worcester and I think, based on the info you provided in your original post, it would be the perfect spot for you (Shrewsbury too). I'm not sure where you're from, but I'm not sure that New England falls into your >1 hour theory. IMO, if you aren't in one of the neighboring towns of Boston, you will lose the "city" feeling. That was something that was shocking to me, moving closer to Boston from Worcester and realizing it was less of a city vibe than Worcester unless I got very close to the city. Generally, however, New England itself has its own culture that you won't lose moving about the region.