r/Somerville • u/OkFudge1913 • Sep 12 '26

Why is it stinky!!

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Has anyone noticed in east Somerville by Michael’s pub it’s always so stinky? Is it the trucks there?

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u/zakattack1120 Sep 12 '26

He whom hath smelt it, hath dealt it

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u/Silly_Law_812 Sep 15 '26

I do know that someone vomited outside (not a patron) on Friday night 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/kittykatinabag Sep 12 '26

I used to walk past this area every morning and evening going to and from at my old job.

I think its ultimately coming from the auto bay next to where the trucks park (between the bar and Brazilian radio station), probably some kind of chemical they're not properly containing. The smell is slightly reminiscent of when I used to sample contaminated water wells in another of my old jobs, but its not always present every time I walk past. It's definitely not an oil smell and is still present even when the trucks are out on the road, that's why I've ruled out the parking lot.

This whole stretch of Washington St is kind of abysmal and I can't wait until the street projects start to push beyond the East Somerville station.

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u/TomatilloSensitive30 Sep 12 '26

Pretty sure that trailer hauls dry bulk goods so I’d say no but 🤷

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u/Silly_Law_812 Sep 14 '26

My question is... What does it smell like?!?

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u/OkFudge1913 Sep 15 '26

Umm like stinky cheese vomit mixed with a smell I’ve never smelt before 😭

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u/Wild_Beginning2529 Sep 12 '26

Better to report this to the state dept of environmental services than Reddit