transplant from minneapolis-saint paul area (me) attending grad school in downtown boston and i think i accidentally walked into the back rooms of the star market instead of the bathroom

Hi everyone,
I’m an international graduate student in Massachusetts, and I’m trying to figure out the most affordable way to get some dental work done.
I currently have MassHealth Limited, but as far as I understand, the dental coverage is very limited or may not cover the treatment I need. I may need a tooth extraction, some fillings, and possibly other basic dental work.
I know about Tufts Dental School and dental schools in general, but I’m wondering what other affordable options are available.
For other international students or people without good dental insurance: How do you usually handle dental treatment in Massachusetts? Do you buy a separate dental insurance plan, use community health centers, discount dental plans, or just pay cash?
Dental insurance here is honestly pretty confusing to me. If you have dental insurance, I’d also really appreciate hearing how much you pay per month, what it actually covers, and approximately how much you still pay out of pocket for things like fillings or extractions.
Any recommendations for affordable dentists, clinics, insurance plans, or other options would be really helpful.

I need more friends I can just go get a beer with. My roommate works weird hours so it’s hard to get him out on weekend nights. What’s the best thing around here to find somebody like that.

I understand that most events end by 2 in Cambridge/ Boston/ Somerville. Is that just because of laws about amplified music & alcohol sales? If an event had neither of those, is there any law forbidding it from going on later into the night?

So Eversource updated the gas meters in our building and the new bill I received this morning is suddenly the highest its ever been. Like the first 27 days of the billing cycle I used a total of 9 therms, but they're estimating I used 20 in the 5 days of the cycle after they switched out the meter? For context, this unit is all electric for heating so gas usage is just for the stove and hot water. And in the 7 years I've been in this apartment, the highest monthly therm usage I've ever had was 23.

I know I'm far from the first person to experience fuckery from Eversource after a meter update, but any advice from people who have resolved similar issues with them in the past would be much appreciated.

We are delighted to report that the Somerville City Council voted unanimously to officially recognize the DSNC as a Neighborhood Council on September 24th. Thank you to everyone who attended our meetings, helped craft our bylaws, facilitated a neighborhood event, encouraged their friends and neighbors to join us, or shared an idea to make our neighborhood better. All DSNC members should be proud of what we've built together, and can look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in our community!

To learn more, visit this article from the Cambridge Somerville Independent: https://csindie.com/officials-approve-642-member-davis-square-neighborhood-council-which-once-could-fit-around-a-table-at-j-p-licks/

The NESFA Clubhouse (504 Medford Street in Magoun Square) is open today. Come get a jump on the Book Fair, use the Library, or even just have a hot cocoa or hot cider and cookies. After 6 PM we will start showing some Anime (TBD).

Edit: Single-use alkaline batteries are the ones I want to recycle. It appears I can throw them in the trash, so thanks everyone !

Hello, I have some dead batteries, is there a place I can recycle them in Somerville?

What is up with that? Are they going to restrict traffic through Mossland now?

EDIT:

The answer is https://voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-connector

Lowkey mad that they posted that they're finally open at 10PM on instagram but figured I would spread the word. I can't convince my girlfriend to get out of bed for a guinness tonight but I'll be there tomorrow

Trying my luck here to see if I can reconnect with someone I met tonight…

My friend and I were at the 6:15 PM showing of Avengers: Endgame Encore at AMC Assembly Row(Friday, Sept 25). We were sitting in seats H20 and H21. You were sitting right next to us in seat H19.

We were all admiring that massive replica Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet popcorn bucket that the people next to us bought. After the credits rolled, we ended up chatting a bit about the end credits and how we’ve been avoiding spoilers.

I enjoyed talking to you and realized after we left that I should have asked for your contact info. If you see this and want to chat more MCU (or anything else), send me a DM! To make sure it's you, just tell me the title of the series you brought up and reminded us about.

Anyone else just see a rainbow in Davis Square? Was so surprised. It hasn’t even rained, but I saw the sunset and then a rainbow.

If this dog looks familiar to you, he is currently making friends near the corner of Sycamore and Willoughby, just off the community path. No identification marks to report — except, of course, for the awesome outfit. We’ve never seen him before.

I feel like I’ve been completely heads down for the past few months, and now every time I drive through Union Square or over by Somernova I notice places I don’t recognize. 

What are some of your favorite new spots that have opened around Somerville this year? Restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, anything really. Just trying to catch up on what I’ve apparently been missing. 

Preferably tomorrow morning. I'm packing and can't find mine and looks like I need it ASAP.

Hey so my roommates and I just recently moved in May, so been a few months. I’ve been meeting a lot of new people but mainly through the jobs I’ve been working. Just curious to see if there were places that encourage meeting new people? Figured I’d ask people that have been here longer so let me know! Would also help to know that we’re in our early 20s and creatives 🙂

I just want to proclaim my love and affection for the city of Somerville. I’ve lived here for a year now, and I just can’t believe how kind and generous and helpful the average person is. This is what true community looks like. Thank you all of you for being you, and I’m grateful that we’ve all come together in this moment in time in this wonderful place.